VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
FRANKENSTEIN: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION
Beautiful
Hardcover Edition Reimagines Mary Shelley’s Classic Monster Story And
Includes Six Short Stories And More From Junji Ito
San Francisco, CA, September 19, 2018 — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a
premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution,
and global entertainment licensing, proudly announces the release of
FRANKENSTEIN: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION on October 16th.
The
latest release from the famed horror manga creator will receive a
hardcover print release under the VIZ Signature imprint and will carry
an MSRP of $22.99 U.S. / $32.00 CAN. Digital editions of FRANKENSTEIN will also be available for $15.99 via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores.
Junji
Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill
into bringing the anguished and solitary monster—and the fouler beast
who created him—to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is
known for. Also included are six tales of Oshikiri—a high school student
who lives in a decaying mansion connected to a haunted parallel world.
Uncanny doppelgangers, unfortunately murdered friends, and a whole lot
more are in store for him. Bonus: The Ito family dog! Thrill to the
adventures of Non-non Ito, an adorable Maltese!
“Junji Ito’s bold graphics blend with prose from Shelley’s original novel to present the Frankenstein
story in a way that has never been done before,” says Masumi
Washington, Sr. Director, Publishing Production. “Junji Ito also
displays his humorous and whimsical side with the inclusion of a variety
of bonus stories. We look forward to fans discovering the latest from
the master of horror, just in time for the 200th anniversary of the
publication of Frankenstein!”
Manga
creator Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and has
since gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary
artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films; GYO, which was adapted into an animated film; and his short story collections Fragments of Horror and Shiver,
all of which are available from VIZ Media. Ito’s influences include
classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezu and Hideshi Hino, as well as
authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.
For additional information on FRANKENSTEIN: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION and other anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE
TOKYO GHOUL COMPLETE BOX SET
The Complete Collection Of The Acclaimed Manga Series Includes All 14 Volumes of TOKYO GHOUL And An Exclusive
Double-Sided Poster
San Francisco, CA, September 19, 2018 — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a
premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution,
and global entertainment licensing, delivers the grotesque horror/action
story about a reluctant monster with the release of the TOKYO GHOUL
COMPLETE BOX SET on October 16th.
The
definitive collection of Sui Ishida’s bestselling manga, which has
since spawned spin-off novels and the sequel series TOKYO GHOUL: RE,
features all 14 volumes of the original series and includes an exclusive
double-sided poster. The TOKYO GHOUL COMPLETE BOX SET is rated ‘T+’ for
Older Teens and will carry an MSRP of $149.99 U.S. / $199.99 CAN.
Ken
Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns
him into the first half-human, half-Ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two
worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society
and master his new powers.
“Since the 2015 U.S. release of volume 1, Kaneki’s journey has haunted and resonated with the TOKYO GHOUL readers,” says Joel
Enos, Senior Editor. “The TOKYO GHOUL COMPLETE BOX SET vividly
showcases Sui Ishida’s artwork on the box itself and is a nice way to
get the full original series in one package—whether you’re starting the
series as a new reader or a looking for a collector’s item for a series
you already love.”
Sui Ishida was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He is the author of TOKYO GHOUL and several TOKYO GHOUL one-shots, including one that won him second place in the Weekly Young Jump 113th Grand Prix award in 2010. TOKYO GHOUL began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in 2011 and was adapted into an anime series in 2014.
VIZ
Media is the official North American publisher of the English edition
of TOKYO GHOUL as well as the series sequel, TOKYO GHOUL: RE and also
publishes an artbook, TOKYO GHOUL ILLUSTRATIONS: ZAKKI, and a variety of
original novels inspired by the smash hit manga series.
For additional information on TOKYO GHOUL and other anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.
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