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Never open it : the taboo trilogy / Ken Niimura.

Niimura, J. M. Ken, (author.). Blanford, Stephen, (translator.). Tierney, Josh, 1984- (author.). Sánchez, Antonio Núñez, (author.). Blackman, Abigail, (letterer.). Yen Press, (publisher.).

Summary:
"Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is a collection of three stories from Ken Niimura that are rooted in well-known Japanese folk tales, such as Urashima Taro and The Crane Wife. Each story delves into the concept of the taboo, asking questions such as 'Why are these rules meant to be followed?' and 'Who sets these rules in the first place?' Taking inspiration from the tales told to Ken Niimura as a child and combining them with his unique and captivating art style, Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is a must read graphic novel for fans of beautiful literary comics.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781975325831
  • ISBN: 1975325834
  • Physical Description: 396 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
  • Edition: First Yen Press edition
  • Publisher: New York : Yen Press, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Translated from the Japanese.
Formatted Contents Note:
Never open it -- Empty -- The promise.
Subject: Taboo > Comic books, strips, etc.
Japan > Folklore > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre: Comics (Graphic works)
Short stories.
Manga.
Graphic novels.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Cambria County Library ADULT GRAPHIC Nii (Text) 85131001812990 CACM Adult Graphic Novel Available -
Emmaus Public Library YA FIC NIIMURA (Text) 36446002087776 New Young Adult Fiction Available -
North Pocono Public Library YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NEVER (Text) 50691010970270 Young Adult Fiction Available -
Pottsville Free Public Library FIC Rotating NEV 1 R32 (Text) 30003009149707 Rotating Graphic Novels Available -

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