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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.
"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.
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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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff - Main Library | OW GRAPHIC ITO (Text) | 38420101779797 | COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS | Available | - |
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.
