{"product_id":"the-crater-9781569703557","title":"The Crater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Crater is a collection of short stories by Osamu Tezuka, including horror, mystery, and science fiction, that explore themes of sin and regret. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 576 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Digital Manga\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA man from the slums faces his doppelganger from the other side of the tracks; three guests visiting a hot spring are reminded of their past sins by a magical ringing bell only they can hear; stranded on the moon, an astronaut is stuck within a crater, sustained for a century by a mysterious life-giving gaseous fume the moon crater expels.\u003c\/p\u003eThe Crater is a collection of self-contained short stories, ranging from horror, mystery, to science fiction. World-renowned author Osamu Tezuka introduces you to an ominous world of sin and regret—you don't want to miss this one!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA man from the slums stumbles upon his doppelganger, living a life of luxury on the other side of the tracks. As they confront each other, the man is forced to confront the stark differences between their lives and the choices that have led them to this point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree guests visit a hot spring, hoping to unwind and escape the stresses of everyday life. However, as they soak in the healing waters, they are suddenly reminded of their past sins by a magical ringing bell that only they can hear. The bell seems to be calling out to them, reminding them of the consequences of their actions and the pain they have caused others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStranded on the moon, an astronaut is trapped within a crater, sustained for a century by a mysterious life-giving gaseous fume that the moon crater expels. The astronaut has no way to communicate with Earth, and as time passes, he begins to lose hope of ever being rescued. However, the fume continues to sustain him, and he begins to wonder if there is more to this life than he ever imagined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Crater is a haunting and thought-provoking collection of short stories that explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of our actions. Tezuka's writing is masterful, and his characters are complex and relatable, making the stories all the more compelling. Whether you are a fan of horror, mystery, or science fiction, The Crater is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 640g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 x 210 x 48 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781569703557\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osamu Tezuka","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44096092963066,"sku":"9781569703557","price":19.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1647341541395_book.jpg?v=1647359744","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-crater-9781569703557","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}