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Lovesickness / story & art by Junji Ito ; translation & adaptation, Jocelyne Allen ; touch-up art & lettering, Eric Erbes ; editor, Masumi Washington.

Itō, Junji, 1963- (author,, artist.). Allen, Jocelyne, 1974- (translator,, adapter.). Erbes, Eric, (letterer,, illustrator.). Washington, Masumi, (editor.). Itō, Junji, 1963- Container of (expression): Shibito no koi wazurai. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Ryusuke returns to the town he once lived in because rumors are swirling about girls killing themselves after encountering a bewitchingly handsome young man. Harboring his own secret from time spent in this town, Ryusuke attempts to capture the beautiful boy and close the case... Starting with the strikingly bloody 'Lovesickness,' this volume collects ten stories showcasing horror master Junji Ito in peak form, including 'The Strange Hikizuri Siblings' and 'The Rib Woman.'"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781974719846
ISBN: 1974719847
Physical Description: 402 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 22 cm.
Publisher: San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Translated from the Japanese. Translation of: Ito Junji Kessakushu 4: Shibito no koi wazurai. "Originally published in Japan in 2011 by Asahi Shimbun"--Colophon. Reads from right to left. Parental advisory: "[R]ecommended for ages 16 and up. This volume contains graphic violence and mature themes"--Colophon.
Formatted Contents Note:	Lovesickness. Beautiful boy at the crossroads ; A woman in distress ; Shadow ; Screams in the night ; Boy in white -- Strange Hikizuri siblings. Narumi's boyfriend ; Séance -- Mansion of phantom pain -- Rib woman -- Memories of real poop.
Target Audience Note:	Rated: T+, for Older teens.