The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame: Master of Gay Erotic Manga: Vols. 1 & 2

The often violent, visceral, and always provocative style of Japanese manga legend Gengoroh Tagame, one of the originators of Japanese bear culture, comes to life like never before in our two-volume The Passion of Gengoroh Tagame series. These are the only English-language collections of Tagame's erotic work, celebrated around the world for their groundbreaking subject matter, masterfully crafted imagery, and unbridled exploration of bondage, lust, passion, and romance.

Vol. 1 includes ten short stories dating from the late 1990s to the early 2010s, with an introduction by celebrated novelist and biographer Edmund White. It also features an essay and jacket design by acclaimed novelist and graphic designer Chip Kidd.

In Vol. 2, Tagame serves up what his fans love best: elaborate, sensational, beautifully rendered erotica and BDSM. Kings, monks, cops, athletes—no manly man is safe from the deliciously depraved fantasies within this treasure trove of long and short stories previously unpublished in English. This volume is accompanied by original essays and an exclusive new interview with the internationally renowned cartoonist.

Our new two-volume slipcased edition is a must-have for Tagame fans and for admirers of bear culture in general. Please note: This book is a traditional work of manga and reads back to front and right to left.