It's potent stuff, delving into pornography, incest, murder and mutilation in the company of alienated men and unhappy, sometimes cruel women.
80
EmpireDavid Hughes
EmpireDavid Hughes
A eye-popping visual treat and a journey into the creative spirit.
80
Total Film
Total Film
A touching tribute interweaves with tough storytelling.
80
Village Voice
Village Voice
If the structure sometimes disrupts the story of his life, the strong lines and melancholy sensibility of the illustration form an anchor that keep the power of Tatsumi's work firmly in view.
The slightly slushy tone of celebration rather obtusely fails to engage with the nihilist, pessimist nature of Tatsumi's work. Anyway, an intriguing event.