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Book

Venus in the blind spot

Call Number

  • GRAPHIC NOVEL ITO (CEN)

Languages

Translated from the Japanese.

Publication Information

San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, [2020]

Physical Description

266 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.

Audience

Rated: T+, for older teen; recommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains graphic violence and mature themes.

Summary

"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.

Notes

This book reads from right to left.

"Original Japanese edition published by Shogakukan."--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 of Amigara Fault
  • The sad tale of Principal Post
  • Keepsake.

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