Last Gasp Books

  Tank Tankuro is one of the first robots ever to appear in Japanese comics and may be the first manga “superhero.” First published in 1934, Tank Tankuro was one of the most famous manga characters at the time.  The comic by Gajo Sakamoto is famous for its innovative and captivating adventure stories full of [...]

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One of Japan’s most infamous artists, Toshio Saeki, will soon have his work on display at San Francisco’s 111 Minna Gallery. Called “the godfather of Japanese erotica,” Toshio Saeki has cultivated a unique and shocking style – blending traditional Japanese technique with his own twisted imagination. Saeki’s artwork is a synthesis of depraved vision and [...]

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The books will be here in a few weeks!

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Our man on the ground in Tokyo found this amazing promotion for Windows 7. (full size) For a limited time only! And of course, the proof of the Whopper is in the eating.

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The October issue of Juxtapoz is guest curated by Pushead and features a great array of artists. Here’s our full page ad as it appears in the magazine. The preview for this book, Onikage: Toshio Saeki, is up on our site now. By the way, Onikage means demon shadow.

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Tokyo Zombie has been nominated for Best Manga – Comedy by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation.  Voting is open, so please give us your vote!  You’ll find Tokyo Zombie in Category 20. Here’s part of the press release: SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF JAPANESE ANIMATION ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE 2009 SPJA INDUSTRY AWARDS Public [...]

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