This volume includes nine of Junji Ito’s best short stories, as selected by the author himself and presented with accompanying notes and commentary. Stories: 1) Used Record (Chuuko Record, 中古レコ�...

In spite of his youth, the painter Kim Hong-do has been recognized as the greatest painter in Joseon (Korea). In the midst of wallowing in the pleasures of wine and women, he received an important mission fr...

1-2. Junjou Bitch, Hatsukoi-kei Haruya goes to an art college while working as a popular gay prostitute. He doesn't realize it, but he's in love with his best friend since junior high and classmate Kazushi! ...

In the old and cheap boarding house, Fukujyu, Fine Arts student Haru finds himself rooming with the quietly unconventional Natsu. A shy and reserved young man, Natsu is often the butt of jokes for his classm...

Vulcan glanced at his painting, then at the others lying against the wall. "As soon as this one is engraved," he said, "I shall take them all to Paris. Are you coming with me?" Astara simply stared, feeling...