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/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 to immerse themselves completely in the world of Junji Ito.
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Very On Writing—half a very gentle biography, half a very personalized how-to. No incredibly revelatory glimpses into Ito’s mind, but fun to see him reflect on and discuss his path and process. He remains polite and humble, as always. Would have loved more process art, but what we got was fascinating to see.
