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Grotesque World is a collection of colored + B&W artwork by world renowned horror manga artist Junji Ito. Illustrations in this 150 paged softcover includes artwork from his comics like Uzumaki, Gyo, Tomie and more.
(above right) A tribute art work featuring the renowned horror fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft ( Cthulhu Mythos ), of whom Junji Ito cites as a big influence on his work.
I have to admit I’m not familiar with Junji Ito’s body of work although I’m definitely aware of his presence and reputation in the manga world; perhaps this art book is a good primer for me to start discovering his comics.
Grotesque World – Junji Ito Art Book 伊藤潤二画集 異形世界 details :
– Dimensions – 29.7 x 21 x 1.3 cm
– soft cover, 148 pages
– full color/B&W, in Japanese
Note : There is also an English edition of the art book published under the title Twisted Visions. Besides the language, the contents should be identical.
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April 11th, 2020 at 2:14 pm
I am the same way. I am not overly familiar with his work, but very aware of his presence. I don’t do well with horror, but I have to say I am drawn to the art style.
April 12th, 2020 at 3:12 am
Junji Ito is one of the best artist/ writers to do it imo.
cannot wait for Hiroshi Nagahama’s adaptation of “Uzumaki.”
this book is well worth the money if you are a fan of Ito’s work.
April 13th, 2020 at 3:14 pm
Chris – Some of his drawings makes me rather uncomfortable…perhaps that’s one of the reasons why I’ve been slow to warm to his work. Then again, maybe that is the intention of his works…
Kauf-Chat – Is this adaptation you mentioned a manga, or perhaps a film ?
April 13th, 2020 at 11:52 pm
yonghow — it’s a 3 episode anime that is going to air on cartoon network.
the trailer is very beautiful and atmospheric. b&w work done in the style of the manga.
April 14th, 2020 at 5:59 am
This is getting an English release next week.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1974713008/
April 14th, 2020 at 7:47 am
jc – Great, and in hardcover too ! Thanks for the heads up.
April 16th, 2020 at 9:42 am
Kauf-Chat – Nice ! I’ll be sure to check it out, thank you !