Lovesickness
Junji Ito Story Collection
(Author) Junji ItoAn innocent love becomes a bloody hell in another superb collection by master of horror Junji Ito. 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, but… 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.”
Junji Ito
Junji Ito is a Japanese horror manga artist known for his intricate and unsettling works. He is most famous for his manga series "Uzumaki," which follows a town plagued by a supernatural curse involving spirals. Ito's works often feature disturbing and surreal imagery, exploring themes of body horror and psychological terror. His detailed artwork and unique storytelling style have made him a prominent figure in the horror genre. Ito's contributions to literature have been praised for their originality and ability to evoke a sense of unease in readers.
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