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Venus in the Blind Spot
Series: Junji Ito
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A “best of” collection of creepy tales from Eisner award winner and legendary horror master Junji Ito.
This striking collection presents the most remarkable short works of Junji Ito’s career, featuring an adaptation of Rampo Edogawa’s classic horror story “Human Chair” and fan favourite “The Enigma of Amigara Fault.”
With a deluxe presentation—including special colour pages, and showcasing illustrations from his acclaimed long-form manga No Longer Human—each chilling tale invites readers to revel in a world of terror.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Venus in the Blind Spot by Junji Ito is acclaimed for its stunning and detailed illustrations, chilling atmospheres, and engagingly eerie stories. Reviewers often praise the author's unique ability to blend horror with beauty, creating tales that are both unsettling and captivating. This collection showcases Ito's range and creativity, making it a standout work in the horror graphic novel genre.
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ISBN: 9781974715473
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films; Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his short story collections Fragments of Horror, Shiver and Frankenstein, all of which are available from VIZ Media. Ito’s influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezz and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft. His collection Frankenstein won the 2019 Eisner Award in the Best Adaptation from Another Medium category and his latest long-form manga, No Longer Human, has received critical acclaim.
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