The Life of Namazuko (Hardcover) by Daisuke Ichiba is a surreal, darkly humorous manga that tells the story of Jesuido Namazuko, a singer at a demon-frequented pub called The Pool Of Blood. Originally self-published in 2006 and reissued in a striking black UV hardcover by Hollow Press, this limited English, Italian, and Japanese edition features 136 pages of dreamlike horror, absurd poetry, and grotesque imagery. A singular underground gem from one of Japan's most enigmatic artists.
Daisuke Ichiba (b. 1963, Japan) is a self-taught Japanese artist known for his surreal, grotesque, and psychologically charged drawings. His work explores themes of violence, eroticism, and the subconscious, blending manga aesthetics with outsider art sensibilities. Ichiba’s books have been published by avant-garde publishers like Le Dernier Cri and Hollow Press and have earned him a cult following in Europe and Japan alike.
