{"product_id":"uncanny-the-origins-of-fear-by-junji-ito","title":"Uncanny - The Origins of Fear -  by Junji Ito","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor the first time since his debut 35 years ago, horror master Junji Ito reveals exactly how he creates his unique worlds.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhy are we drawn to fear?\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nHorror manga legend Junji Ito has fascinated the world with his beautiful and strange tales, from his debut story \"Tomie\" to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUzumaki,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eGyo\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other famous works.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nIn 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eJunji 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTomie\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUzumaki\u003c\/i\u003e, which have been adapted into live-action films;\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGyo\u003c\/i\u003e, which was adapted into an animated film; and his books\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlley,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeserter\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFragments of Horror\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLovesickness\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo Longer Human\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRemina\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSensor\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShiver\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmashed\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoichi,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Liminal Zone\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTombs\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVenus in the Blind Spot\u003c\/i\u003e, all of which are available from VIZ Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is a four-time Eisner Award winner. In 2019 his collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrankenstein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewon in the \"Best Adaptation from Another Medium\" category, and in 2021 he was awarded \"Best Writer\/Artist,\" while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eRemina\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereceived the award for \"Best U.S. Edition of International Material (Asia).\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLovesickness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e won \"Best U.S. Edition\" in 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49389501251874,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/6032\/6744\/files\/616q_Bbj-uL._SL1500.jpg?v=1733184461","url":"https:\/\/www.heroicgoodsandgames.com\/products\/uncanny-the-origins-of-fear-by-junji-ito","provider":"Heroic Goods and Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}