{"product_id":"blood-on-the-tracks-1-paperback","title":"Blood on the Tracks 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShuzo Oshimi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator who brought you notable works such as\u003ci\u003e The Flowers of Evil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHappiness\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInside Mari\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a new suspense drama centering on the theme of a toxic parent. \u003cbr\u003eDive into this latest thriller by master storyteller, Shuzo Oshimi.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Seiichi's mother loves him very much, and his days pass with placid regularity. School, friends, even the attention of his attractive classmate Fukiishi.\u003cbr\u003e Until one terrible summer day, that all changes... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShuzo Oshimi (\u003ci\u003eThe Flowers of Evil\u003c\/i\u003e) delivers his most unsettling work yet, the tale of a seemingly normal family suddenly swallowed up by the creeping horror of everyday life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGorgeous art and an understated script only serve to heighten the tension as we watch Seiichi Osabe's life spiral into nightmare.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly in his late-thirties, Shuzo Oshimi is already considered a seasoned veteran of the Japanese comics community. Winner of the most important comics awards for newcomers, the Tetsuya Chiba Award in 2001, Oshimi has been penning quirky slice-of-life dramas now for over a decade for major manga publishers including Kodansha. After drawing nine series, Oshimi's star began to rise in 2008 with the release of his first hit, \u003ci\u003eDrifting Net Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e. This horror-themed homage to the legendary Kazu Umezzo work, \u003ci\u003eDrifting Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e, was adapted into a live-action series, and propelled Oshimi onto an international stage. He would soon reach new heights in 2009 with \u003ci\u003eThe Flowers of Evil.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs to date he has over 13 works which include serializations and art contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 25, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752836694304,"sku":"9781949980134","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/eeca5f0f91696c10200bd4fb1f0ec082.webp?v=1780005546","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/blood-on-the-tracks-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}