Title:
Venus in the blind spot
Author:
Itō, Junji, 1963- author, artist.
ISBN:
9781974715473
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
266 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Series:
Viz signature
Viz signature.
General Note:
Translated from the Japanese.
Translation of Ito Junji tanpenshu best of best.
Reads from right to left.
"Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan."--Colophon.
Parental advisory: "[R]ecommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains graphic violence and mature themes."--Colophon.
Contents:
Billions alone -- The human chair / An unearthly love / Venus in the blind spot -- The licking woman -- Master Umezz and me -- How love came to Professor Kirida / The enigma if Amigara Fault -- The sad tale of Principal Post -- Keepsake.
Abstract:
"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 favorite 'The Enigma of Amigara Fault'. With a deluxe presentation--including special color 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."--Provided by publisher.
Reading Level:
Rated: T+, for Older teen.
