Venus in the Blind Spot
by Junji Ito
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Pub Date Aug 18 2020 | Archive Date Sep 30 2021
VIZ Media | VIZ Media LLC
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Description
This striking collection presents the most remarkable short works of Junji Ito’s career, featuring an adaptation of Rampo Edogawa’s classic horror story “Human Chair” and fan favorite “The Enigma of Amigara Fault.” With a deluxe presentation—including special color pages, and showcasing illustrations from his acclaimed long-form manga No Longer Human—each chilling tale invites readers to revel in a world of terror.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781974715473 |
| PRICE | CA$32.00 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
Featured Reviews
Marcy T, Librarian
Never underestimate Junji Ito’s power to scare the pants off you in a single panel. They don’t call him a legend in the horror genre for nothing.
In a collection of short stories, Ito displays new chilling tales that will leave you disgusted and horrified. My favourite ones have to be “Billions Alone”, “The Human Chair”, “Venus in the Blind Spot”, and “The Enigma of Amigara Vault”. They had the most suspense, but Billions Alone provided more in how horrific it was. The Human Chair made me paranoid to sit down! The weakest stories would have to be “The Sad Tale of Principal Post” and “How Love Came to Professor Kirida”. The former was too short to provide any scares, and the latter wasn’t that impactful.
If you are a fan of horror manga, then Ito will never disappoint. If you enjoy this then give Uzamaki a go next. His art style can be just as unsettling as his stories. Prepare to be shocked and engrossed, because this will haunt the imagination.
Ashley H, Librarian
This is yet another amazing work by Junji Ito. His anthologies are always a great taster of his work, and the wide range of tales in this anthology conveys why he is the master of horror manga. Highly, highly recommended for adults.
Lizzy W, Librarian
I've been a Junji Ito fan for a long time. This book is beautifully gruesome. Ito's storytelling and art style are incredible, as always.
Gerardine B, Bookseller
I've been trying for months to get Junji Ito books but whenever I find them they are very expensive. When Viz media accepted my request on Netgalley for this book I felt it was Christmas day. I read the entire book on the same day.
Venus in the Blind Spot includes a collection of 10 creepy horror stories.
The illustrations are terrifying, and some are a bit disturbing. I admit that after finishing reading the book I even had nightmares but
Overall I really enjoy it because the stories leave you thinking even when you finish them. If you are a fan of Junji Ito or you love to read or see horror things, you are going to love this collection.
Trigger warnings: necrophilia, animal death, torture, murder, sexual assault, violence
5 stars for me
Thanks to Netgalley and Viz Media for this amazing arc copy.
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