Uzumaki (Spiral)

Author: Junji Ito
Publisher: Shogakukan Inc. Tokyo

When it comes to Japanese horror culture, I am always tempted to make connection. Why is that?
I remember some years ago, having read an interview of Shinji Mikami, the creator of the Resident Evil videogame series, and he was telling that he was really inspired by the work of a middle of the 20th century writer, Edogawa Rampo. (more…)

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Junji Ito

Born in Gifu, Japan in 1963, Junji Ito is a popular Japanese Horror manga artist / writer. His passion for Manga was inspired partly by his older sister who is also a drawing artist. He initially had a dental technician career and manga was only a hobby. Thanks to the success he encountered, he progressively dropped in 90’s his dental activity. (more…)

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