Shintaro Kago – The Twelve Sisters of Never-Ending Castle Story Pg 14

Hollow Press (2021) - Beyond the Branched Castle, further branches will occur-Guro manga artist Shintaro Kago's surreal architecture fractures reality, an impossible cityscape endlessly multiplying in grotesque, hypnotic precision.

Over the past year I have been trying to ‘branch’ out and pick up some more eclectic pieces that might not really go with the bulk of my collection. I have occasionally picked up a piece here or there that had some nice architecture (like a haunted house) or maybe a piece with Asian themes. When I saw this one, I was just so fascinated by it and knew I should probably try and get it. I have not read the book, which isn’t unusual as that has never been a prerequisite for me to make an art purchase. I have to admit though, I would like to get a copy, in part to know what is going on, but more so to see if the other images are as unique as this.

Additional: Since I do not speak/read Japanese I contacted a friend that does. Here are his comments on the text from the page: It’s talking about castles divergences. One castle juncture and another one juncture again. It’s like blood runs through veins that have infinite possibilities in your life.