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Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition)

Series: Junji Ito
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Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition) by Junji Ito is a horror manga that delves into the eerie occurrences in a small town plagued by a mysterious spiral curse. The story follows high school student Kirie Goshima and her boyfriend Shuichi Saito as they encounter bizarre and terrifying phenomena related to spirals, leading to increasingly disturbing events that consume the residents.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intensely eerie and visually captivating horror stories. Experience a gripping tale where an ordinary town is haunted by bizarre and sinister spirals, crafted by a master of the genre.

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Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition) by Junji Ito is a renowned masterpiece of horror manga, now encapsulated in a deluxe hardcover edition that combines all three volumes into one. This chilling tale transports readers to Kurouzu-cho, a small, fogbound town on the coast of Japan, where a sinister curse has gripped the community.

In this eerie town, teenager Kirie Goshima and her withdrawn boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, begin to notice that something is terrifyingly wrong. The town is not haunted by a person or a being, but by a pattern: the spiral. This hypnotic and omnipresent shape, UZUMAKI, starts manifesting in increasingly bizarre and disturbing ways, infusing the mundane with a growing sense of dread and madness.

Junji Ito masterfully weaves a story that delves deep into the psychological and supernatural, creating a compelling narrative that is as fascinating as it is frightening. The unique and haunting artwork adds another layer of horror, making each page turn an experience filled with anticipation and terror.

This deluxe edition not only compiles the full story into a single volume but also features an array of additional content, including colour pages and illustrations that enhance the overall reading experience. The high-quality hardcover design ensures this edition is a must-have for both collectors and newcomers to the horror manga genre.

Prepare to be drawn into a whirlpool of terror as the townspeople of Kurouzu-cho spiral into madness. Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition) is a timeless work that continues to captivate and horrify readers with its genius blend of artistry and storytelling, making it a definitive collection for horror aficionados.

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Uzumaki (3-in-1 Deluxe Edition) by Junji Ito is lauded for its masterful storytelling and eerie, captivating artwork. Reviewers praise its unique and unsettling plot, highlighting the way it delves into psychological horror. Fans appreciate the deluxe edition’s quality print and presentation, making it a must-have for horror manga enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421561325

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 November 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 1089g

Pages: 648

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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 Umezu and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.

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