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Poetry Noir in 31 Characters Inspired by Horror Films: 'THE THING' Released Today, May 29 (Fri)

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Published May 29, 2026 5:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:53 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kenelephant's publishing label, KENELE BOOKS, released 'THE THING,' a collection of Tanka poems inspired by 21 horror films, on May 29, 2026.
Based on a web series and a ZINE, the book features Tanka by CALO and illustrations by Thelonious Inuyo, capturing the dark and pop essence of the films.

Kenelephant's publishing label, KENELE BOOKS, released 'THE THING,' a collection of Tanka poems inspired by 21 horror films, on May 29, 2026. Based on a web series and a ZINE, the book features Tanka by CALO and illustrations by Thelonious Inuyo, capturing the dark and pop essence of the films.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000166988.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 29, 2026

KENELE BOOKS, a publishing label operated by art goods manufacturer Kenelephant Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenzo Ishiyama), released 'THE THING,' a collection of Tanka poems inspired by 21 horror films, on Friday, May 29, 2026.

This work was adapted into a book following a series on the media site 'NeWORLD,' operated by KENELE BOOKS. It is based on the ZINE 'TELLER THRILLER SUFFERIG BODY,' which was originally sold at the literary event 'Bungaku Furima.' 'THE THING' includes remakes and re-recordings of several Tanka titles from the original ZINE.

This collection features Tanka written from the 'inside perspective' of characters in horror, thriller, and suspense films. It expresses 21 diverse films, ranging from timeless masterpieces to recent hits and cult classics, through a series of poems. Illustrations depicting scenes from the movies in a dark yet pop style enhance the Tanka. It is a recommended read for Tanka enthusiasts, movie lovers, and beginners alike.

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Announced　May 29, 2026 5:30 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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Is this type of book popular in Taiwan?

There is a high interest in Japanese culture in Taiwan, and books that fuse unique Japanese elements like horror films and Tanka are likely to be well-received by niche, culturally-engaged audiences.

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Kenelephant's publishing label, KENELE BOOKS, released 'THE THING,' a collection of Tanka poems inspired by 21 horror films, on May 29, 2026. Based on a web series and a ZINE, the book features Tanka by CALO and illustrations by Thelonious Inuyo, capturing the dark and pop essence of the films.

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PR TIMES: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000166988.html

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