Okay so I was really excited because I loved Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. And in a lot of ways, this book is a continuation of the themes he explored on the show, of mocking the rich and the wanton and seeing the beauty of little known myths and under-appreciated customs. Built around the premise of an ancient Japanese game of nerves, each player takes a turn telling a horrifying story leading to the climatic ending. It’s not the best illustrated comic, nor the most original stories, but it’s entertaining & packs a few good recipes too.