Frankenstein : Junji Ito story collection / story & art by Junji Ito ; translation, Jocelyne Allen ; English adaptation, Nick Mamatas ; other stories translation & adaptation, Jocelyne Allen ; touch-up art & lettering, James Dashiell ; cover & graphic design, Adam Grano.
Translation of: Furankenshutain. Originally published in Japan in 2013 by Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc., Tokyo, through Tohan Corporation, Tokyo. Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left. Based on Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, published in 1831.
Contents:
Frankenstein -- Neck Specter -- Bog of living spirits -- Pen pal -- Intruder -- The strange tale of Oshikiri -- The strange tale of Oshikiri: the walls -- The hell of the doll funeral -- Face firmly in place -- Boss non-non -- Hide-and-seek with Boss non-non.
Summary:
"Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster--and the fouler beast who created him--to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is known for. Also included are six tales of Oshikiri--a high school student who lives in a decaying mansion connected to a haunted parallel world. Uncanny doppelgangers, unfortunately murdered friends, and a whole lot more are in store for him. Bonus: The Ito family dog! Thrill to the adventures of Non-non Ito, an adorable Maltese!"-- Page [4] of cover.
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