{"product_id":"kuronami-nicols-francis-9798300401016","title":"Kuronami: 9 Japanese Horror Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKuronami: 9 Japanese Horror Stories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 243 years, an ancient force awakens from the depths: a black wave known as \u003ci\u003eKuronami\u003c\/i\u003e, rising mercilessly, sweeping away and devouring all who dare to challenge its power...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking collection of 9 stories, Nicol?s Francis-acclaimed for his unparalleled style-masterfully blends Japanese horror with a personal perspective, opening a door to the darkest and most secret corners of the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a tormented ronin confronting a millennia-old curse to a videoblogger awakening a terrifying paranormal force, \u003ci\u003eKuronami\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the hidden horror in every shadow, every mountain shrouded in dark mysteries, and every dream turned into a nightmare. Fans of Junji Ito will find an equally disturbing and captivating exploration of the supernatural and grotesque within these pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach story includes an original illustration that captures the essence of the psychological terror and deep mystery of each tale, immersing readers in a unique visual and literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of the most unsettling horror, \u003ci\u003eKuronami\u003c\/i\u003e not only inaugurates a new genre but also redefines what fear truly means. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*****\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicol?s Francis (Buenos Aires, 1988)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJournalist and graphic designer. His horror stories are deeply influenced by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Clive Barker, Stephen King, and Ray Bradbury, as well as the films of John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and Sergio Leone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicol?s Francis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798300401016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/18\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Nicol?s Francis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46489574015231,"sku":"9798300401016","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5496c96e-80df-43f5-8106-de50e6082ecd.jpg?v=1736953951","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kuronami-nicols-francis-9798300401016","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}