Translation of: Bukimi no ana : kyofu ga umare izurutokoro

Horror manga legend Junji Ito has fascinated the world with his beautiful and strange tales. In this memoir and analysis of the horror manga genre, he shares influences from his childhood, thoughts on manga, idea-generation techniques, character design, craftmanship, and more. Full of insider anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, this book fully immerses readers in the world of Junji Ito

"Originally published in Japan in 2023 by Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc., Tokyo."

In English, translated from the Japanese

Who cares what other people think? -- Indecision, anxiety, frustration : you don't do it because it's meaningful -- Ideas : when fantastical stories come into being -- General remarks: Idea and story creation -- Creation : when a lovable character is born -- General remarks: A character's first cry -- Production : creating an instantly traumatizing picture -- General remarks: How to burn terror onto the page --

Afterword