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title: "The Book of Human Insects"
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# The Book of Human Insects

**Price:** S/.42
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- **What is this?** The Book of Human Insects
- **How much does it cost?** S/.42 with free shipping
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## Description

Toshiko Tomura is a genius; the darling of the intelligentsia. A modern-day Michelangelo, this twenty year-old is already an established international stage actress, an up-and-coming architect, and the next recipient of the prestigious Akutagawa Prize as Japan's best new writer. Her actions make headlines in the papers, and inspire radio and television programming. And like many great talents, her troubled past is what motivates her to greatness. She has the amazing ability to emulate the talents of others. Toshiko is also the mastermind behind a series of murders. The ultimate mimic, she has plagiarized, blackmailed, stolen and replicated the works of scores of talents. And now as her star is rising within the world of the elites and powerful she has amassed a long list of enemies frustrated by the fact that she has built critical and financial acclaim for nothing more than copying others' work. Neglected as a child, she is challenging the concepts of gender inequality while unleashing her loneliness upon the world as she climbs the social ladder one body at a time. One of Osamu Tezuka's most wicked tales, The Book of Human Insects renders the 70's as a brutal and often polarizing bug-eat-bug world, where only those willing to sell their soul to the masses and become something less than human are capable of achieving their wildest dreams

Review: Superb - Amazing..
Review: Five Stars - Another great from the master

## Features

- Vertical

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #270,992 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,477 in Mangas #8,420 in Comics #20,298 in Reference (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 363 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb
*by R***. on 28 April 2023*

Amazing..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by C***L on 3 December 2017*

Another great from the master

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Darkly Hypnotic Portrait of Ambition and Identity
*by L***X on 1 November 2025*

Osamu Tezuka’s The Book of Human Insects is a chilling, noir-infused psychological thriller that explores the parasitic nature of talent and ambition. At its center is Toshiko Tomura, a woman who mimics the brilliance of others—stealing their skills, ideas, and even lives to climb Japan’s elite cultural ladder. Tezuka’s storytelling is razor-sharp, exposing the rot beneath postwar Japan’s polished surface. The art style, deceptively cartoonish, heightens the grotesque contrast between Toshiko’s innocent appearance and her ruthless manipulation. This isn’t a tale of redemption—it’s a study in moral decay, where every character is compromised and the world is devoid of heroes. What makes this graphic novel so compelling is its unflinching critique of society’s obsession with genius and success. Toshiko is not a feminist icon, nor a tragic victim—she’s a mirror held up to a world that rewards exploitation and performance over authenticity. Tezuka, known for his humanist works, takes a darker turn here, crafting a narrative that feels both timeless and eerily prescient. The supporting cast—journalists, executives, anarchists—are equally jaded, creating a dense web of intrigue and betrayal. For readers who appreciate psychological depth, social commentary, and a touch of noir horror, The Book of Human Insects is a disturbing masterpiece that refuses to offer easy answer

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*Last updated: 2026-09-29*