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[Hardcover] Uzumaki Manga 3 In 1 Edition

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Author: Junji Ito
ISBN: 9781421590561

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"Uzumaki" is a manga series written and illustrated by Junji Ito. The story is set in the small town of Kurôzu-cho, located on the coast of Japan, which is cursed by a mysterious and malevolent force known as "uzumaki," meaning spiral. The series is compiled in a 3-in-1 deluxe edition, containing volumes 1 to 3.

The protagonist of the story is Kirie Goshima, a teenager who becomes entangled in the bizarre events of her town after her boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, reveals to her the haunting truth about the curse. According to Shuichi, uzumaki is not a physical entity but a pattern or shape that appears in various forms in the town, including seashells, ferns, whirlpools, and whirlwinds.

As the story unfolds, the malevolent influence of the spiral starts to manifest itself in disturbing and grotesque ways. People in the town begin to develop spiral marks on their bodies, and the curse leads to a series of inexplicable and horrifying events. Shuichi's father, in particular, becomes obsessed with the spiral and succumbs to madness.

The inhabitants of Kurôzu-cho find themselves trapped in the grasp of the curse, and it becomes increasingly difficult for them to escape its clutches. The spiral's influence spreads like a whirlpool, pulling everyone deeper into its darkness, with seemingly no way to break free from its grip.

Junji Ito's "Uzumaki" is known for its surreal and nightmarish imagery, exploring themes of psychological horror, obsession, and the inescapable nature of fate. The manga has garnered critical acclaim for its unique storytelling and chilling illustrations, making it a must-read for fans of horror and dark fantasy genres.

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Publisher ‏

‎ Viz Media

Language ‏

‎ English

Hardcover ‏

‎ 752 pages (may vary)

ISBN-10 ‏

‎ 1421590565

ISBN-13 ‏

‎ 978-1421590561

Junji Ito

Junji Ito (Japanese: 伊藤潤二, Hepburn: Itō Junji; born July 31, 1963) is a Japanese horror manga artist. Some of his most notable works include Tomie, a series chronicling an immortal girl who drives her stricken admirers to madness; Uzumaki, a three-volume series about a town cursed by spirals; and Gyo, a two-volume story in which fish are controlled by a strain of sentient bacteria called "the death stench." His other works include The Junji Ito Horror Comic Collection, a collection of his many short stories, and Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu, a self-parody about him and his wife living in a house with two cats. Ito's work has developed a substantial cult following, and Ito has been called an iconic horror manga artist. His manga has been adapted to both film and anime television series, including the Tomie film series and both the Junji Ito Collection and Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre anime anthology series.