{"product_id":"9788418809651","title":"THE CORPSE MAN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE CORPSE MAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of psychological horror by Hideshi Hino, one of the most unusual and influential authors of Japanese horror comics. The reader delves into the story of a man who, despite exhibiting all the clinical signs of a decomposing corpse, retains the ability to move, speak, and think. Through a disturbing and poetic visual narrative, the work explores the boundaries between life and death, identity and decay, offering a unique experience for fans of horror manga and cult graphic novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlesh rots, bones crumble, and the soul dissipates like mist. The protagonist of this story is a being who, from a medical and scientific point of view, leaves no room for doubt: he is a corpse. His heart does not beat, there are no brain waves, and his body shows the typical appearance of prolonged decomposition underwater. However, this man can move, speak—though his half-rotted tongue makes him difficult to understand—and, above all, he can think coherently. Through his eyes, the reader witnesses an existential reflection on physical decomposition and the persistence of consciousness, in a tale that combines body horror with a deep melancholy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe border between life and death, and the persistence of consciousness in a decomposing body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical decomposition as a metaphor for the fragility of identity and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBody horror and the grotesque as a vehicle for philosophical reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe existential loneliness of a being trapped between two states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe unique style of Hideshi Hino, combining horror manga aesthetics with influences from ultra-gore cult cinema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at adult readers and fans of horror manga, cult comics, and graphic novels that explore psychological and body horror. It is especially recommended for followers of Hideshi Hino, those familiar with works such as \u003cem\u003eRed Snake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHell Baby\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003ePanorama of Hell\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as those seeking a disturbing, poetic narrative experience far removed from genre conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and disturbing vision of existential horror, far from conventional horror.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover one of the most influential living authors of Japanese horror comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on identity and consciousness in extreme situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and narrative experience that combines the grotesque with the poetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA must-have cult piece for collectors and lovers of auteur manga.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hideshi Hino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones La Cupula, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic novels, Graphic novels: Manga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 273 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Corpse Man\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that confirms Hideshi Hino's mastery in the exploration of psychological and body horror. His proposal, far from resorting to easy jump scares, delves into a philosophical reflection on decomposition and the persistence of consciousness, wrapped in an unmistakable visual aesthetic. For the reader who seeks more than just entertainment, this manga offers a cult literary and graphic experience, essential for those who value horror as a vehicle for introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES LA CÚPULA, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407037522267,"sku":"9788418809651","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841880965.jpg?v=1781845386","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418809651","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}