Fragments of horror: Vol. 1

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Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Publication Date
2015.
Language
English

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A new collection of delightfully macabre tales from a master of horror manga.An old wooden mansion that turns on its inhabitants. A dissection class with a most unusual subject. A funeral where the dead are definitely not laid to rest. Ranging from the terrifying to the comedic, from the erotic to the loathsome, these stories showcase Junji Ito’s long-awaited return to the world of horror.

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Contributors
Allen, Jocelyne,1974- translator., trl
ISBN
9781421580791

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Visceral horror dominates this mature-audiences short story collection that makes up for what it lacks in variety and quality of storytelling with creepy visuals. Though Ito (Uzumaki) is best known for his inhuman creatures, "Gentle Goodbye," about a family who wills their loved ones into a shadow life after death, shows that he can be just as effective when restrained-focusing on facial emotions, for instance. Like all good horror, the realistic depictions becomes nightmarish (there are no visual exaggerations common to manga); Ito can create images that might make the most unflappable reader flinch. But the heavy use of the "evil woman" trope is a major problem, and more than a bit sexist. Seeing the powerful images only Ito can draw-a lifeless face surrounded by eyes all over the page, a possessed girl dripping blood-should trump the outdated plot devices for forgiving readers. (June) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Visceral horror dominates this mature-audiences short story collection that makes up for what it lacks in variety and quality of storytelling with creepy visuals. Though Ito (Uzumaki) is best known for his inhuman creatures, "Gentle Goodbye," about a family who wills their loved ones into a shadow life after death, shows that he can be just as effective when restrained—focusing on facial emotions, for instance. Like all good horror, the realistic depictions becomes nightmarish (there are no visual exaggerations common to manga); Ito can create images that might make the most unflappable reader flinch. But the heavy use of the "evil woman" trope is a major problem, and more than a bit sexist. Seeing the powerful images only Ito can draw—a lifeless face surrounded by eyes all over the page, a possessed girl dripping blood—should trump the outdated plot devices for forgiving readers. (June)

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