New Manga Horror Anthology Shiver, Selected Stories By Junji Ito, From Viz
by Hannah Means Shannon
Shortly before the holidays, Viz Media brought a new and interesting anthology series to shops in Shiver: Junji Ito Selected Stories.
The anthology features the work of a master of Japanese horror, and arrived as a hardcover edition with 9 of the author’s favorite stories, including notes and commentary that he has provided.
Shiver is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and retails at $22.99 U.S. / $32.00 CAN.
Here’s an idea of what you’ll find in this volume:
An arm peppered with tiny holes dangles from a sick girl’s window… After an idol hangs herself, balloons bearing the faces of their destined victims appear in the sky… An amateur film crew hires an extremely individualistic fashion model and faces a real bloody ending… SHIVER offers nine fresh nightmares for the delectation of horror fans.
Masumi Washington, the book’s editor, says:
Junji Ito has redefined the horror genre with his unique stories, which are equally chilling and surreal. SHIVER will thrill fans already familiar with Junji Ito and also introduce new readers to this renowned creator’s work.
Look out for Shiver in shops from Viz Media now.
