Venus in the blind spot / [story and art by] Junji Ito ; translation for "The enigma of Amigara Fault" and "The sad tale of Principal Post," Yuji Oniki ; all other translation & adaptation, Jocelyne Allen ; touch-up art & lettering, Eric Erbes.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781974715473
- ISBN: 1974715477
- Physical Description: 266 pages (some color) : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, [2019]
Content descriptions
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. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Billions alone -- Human chair / original story by Edogawa Ranpo -- An unearthly love / original story by Edogawa Ranpo -- Venus in the blind spot -- Licking woman -- Master Umezz and me -- How love came to Professor Kirida / original story by Robert Hichens -- Enigma of Amigara Fault -- Sad tale of Principal Post -- Keepsake. |
Target Audience Note: | Rated: T+, for Older teen. |
Language Note: | In English, translated from the Japanese. |
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Subject: | Horror tales, Japanese > Comic books, strips, etc. Horror tales > Comic books, strips, etc. Comic books, strips, etc. > Japan > Translations into English. Terror > Comic books, strips, etc. |
Genre: | Short stories. Graphic novels. Comics (Graphic works) Horror comics. |
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BookList Review
Venus in the Blind Spot
Booklist
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Junji Ito is a recognizable name in horror manga, and this collection of 10 short stories will not disappoint his many fans. While most are Ito's creations, a few stories are adaptations of works by Japanese mystery author Edogawa Ranpo and British author Robert Hichens. The most notable entries, reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe, include groups of humans sewn together ("Billions Alone"), a chair that houses a human ("The Human Chair"), a woman with a poisonous tongue who wreaks havoc by licking people ("The Licking Woman"), a fault that opens with human-shaped holes ("The Enigma of Amigara Fault"), and a dead woman who gives birth to a live baby nine months after her death ("Keepsake"). "Venus in the Blind Spot" has a distinct sf element, with a mad scientist trying to protect his daughter, which should be pleasing to fans of The Twilight Zone. Many inferences can be made by observing the expressions on characters' faces--disappointment, sadness, excitement, fear--and overall, the illustrations are finely drawn and elaborately detailed, making the stories feel more legitimate. While some readers may assume that because this is manga it is light reading, they should be warned that this title is not for the faint of heart. It may even be able to convert a horror fan into a horror manga fan.