Uncanny: The Origins of Fear

Uncanny: The Origins of Fear - Hardcover

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Uncanny: The Origins of Fear - Hardcover

Uncanny: The Origins of Fear - Hardcover

by Junji Ito
$28.00
$28.00

Book Overview

For the first time since his debut 35 years ago, horror master Junji Ito reveals exactly how he creates his unique worlds.

Why are we drawn to fear?

Horror manga legend Junji Ito has fascinated the world with his beautiful and strange tales, from his debut story "Tomie" to Uzumaki, Gyo, and many other famous works.

In this professional memoir and horror manga analysis, he tells all and digs into dark recesses--reflections on influences from his childhood, thoughts on manga, next-level idea-generation techniques, character design, craftmanship, and more. Full of never-before-told insider anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, this is a must-have book for fans who want to immerse themselves completely in the world of Junji Ito.
ISBN9781974747306
Author Junji Ito
PublisherViz Media
GenreBiography, Comics & graphic novels, and Other
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages304
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Uncanny: The Origins of Fear

Uncanny: The Origins of Fear - Hardcover

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By Junji Ito

About Junji Ito

Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films; Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his short story collections Fragments of Horror, Shiver and Frankenstein, all of which are available from VIZ Media. Ito's influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezz and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.

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