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Junji Ito's Dissolving Classroom

By Junji Ito
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Junji Ito's Dissolving Classroom is a graphic novel that delves into the unsettling journey of a brother and sister with dark, eerie influences. The story follows their interactions with unsuspecting communities, bringing chaos and bizarre occurrences in their wake. As tension builds, a sinister mystery entwines their continued path of strange disruptions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of spine-chilling horror with a unique twist. It combines eerie storytelling and grotesque yet captivating artwork, sure to appeal to those who appreciate psychological horror and imaginative graphic novels.

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A new collection of terrifying tales from the master of Japanese horror manga.

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Teenager Yuma Azawa transfers to a new high school, but something strange seems to have followed him there. Is it a curse? Or is he cursing those who have been putting him down?

Dissolving Classroom collects seven new short horror stories from Japan's master of horror comics, Junji Ito.

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Dissolving Classroom by Junji Ito has been praised for its unique and unsettling storytelling, characteristic of Ito's signature style. Reviewers appreciate the eerie atmosphere created by the art and narrative, noting the blend of horror with darkly comedic elements. The book's disturbing themes and grotesque illustrations have resonated well with fans of horror and graphic novels, often described as both unsettling and compelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781942993858

Publisher: Vertical, Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Vertical, Inc.

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 178

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About the Author

Born in 1963 in Gifu, Junji Ito is the face of Japanese horror. While others came before him, providing well received and recognized inspiration such as Kazuo Umezzu and Hideshi Hino, it was not until Ito broke into the scene that the world truly took notice of the visual and comedic terror that is J-Horror. Most of Ito's works feature grotesque imagery of human fetishes and obsessions. Since his debut, Ito has penned more than 20 properties, most of them being short story anthologies commonly read within Japan's horror fandom.

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