Horror story printed on toilet paper in Japan.

Saskatoonistan · May 24, 2009

Here's the link.

But is it a legitimate publishing credit? One thing's for certain, whether a good or bad story, it's going to be used for only one thing.

Soccer Mom · May 24, 2009

It's a gimmick. Nothing more.

Saskatoonistan · May 24, 2009

Soccer Mom said:
It's a gimmick. Nothing more.

Yeah but check out the cover art!

dpaterso · May 24, 2009

The author must be feeling flushed with success.

Oh come on, someone had to say it.

But seriously, who hasn't made jokes about printing stories on toilet paper? So someone's actually gone ahead and done it, eh, okay, more power to their wiping finger, but the idea isn't new.

I meant typing finger! Typing!

-Derek

Saskatoonistan · May 24, 2009

dpaterso said:
So someone's actually gone ahead and done it, eh, okay, more power to their wiping finger, but the idea isn't new.

I meant typing finger! Typing!

-Derek

Okay... ew.

Haggis · May 24, 2009

At least the pubs are recycling my rejections.

C.bronco · May 24, 2009

I bet my brother Andy buys a roll! I'll ask.

Bobster · May 24, 2009

The writer's on a roll.

CACTUSWENDY · May 24, 2009

But...but.....(no pun intended....) I see a place for all the short stories that have merit but no place to pub. I think this is a cool idea. What a neat concept, plus it will give the ah....sitter something to do while ...well, you know.

I think the price might be right on too. Not bad for a couple of stories. What folks do with my stories after they have paid and read them....who cares?

<<<<<<wonders away....

NeuroFizz · May 24, 2009

It was done on single-ply and agents and editors specifically state they want double-ply...

Sage · May 24, 2009

If it's a bathroom based horror story (seems like it is), that's actually really clever. Where better to scare yourself with that particular story?

AnneMarble · May 24, 2009

Saskatoonistan said:
Here's the link.

But is it a legitimate publishing credit? One thing's for certain, whether a good or bad story, it's going to be used for only one thing.

For Koji Suzuki, yes, I'd say it's a legitimate credit. He's already well known in Japan. (His novels are available in the U.S. as well.) I think it's cool they used a story by a really well known author for this instead of just hiring someone to ghostwrite (bwah hah hah) a ~~crappy~~ (won't go there) horror story.

For Joe Author -- or for Koji Author for that matter -- that might depend on the story and why they hired him.

Saskatoonistan · May 24, 2009

You guys are terrible

willietheshakes · May 24, 2009

I read it. In chunks.

My professional opinion? Shitty.

MissKris · May 24, 2009

I love this. It's a great idea (I mean, why not?). And I was already giggling from Derek's post when I happened upon Haggis' newest ugly dog and I bust out laughing. That thing is an eyesore.

Matera the Mad · May 24, 2009

I've seen a lot of horror stories on TP. Just short stuff though. Flush fiction.

dodges thrown objects

srsly I'd have loved that back when I did a lot of reading on the throne

Saskatoonistan · May 24, 2009

Matera the Mad said:
I've seen a lot of horror stories on TP. Just short stuff though. Flush fiction.

Oh man...

bsolah · May 24, 2009

I like it, think it's cool and appropriate given the story is about a ghost from the toilet.

Haggis · May 24, 2009

MissKris said:
I love this. It's a great idea (I mean, why not?). And I was already giggling from Derek's post when I happened upon Haggis' newest ugly dog and I bust out laughing. That thing has a sore eye.

Fixed it for you.

C.bronco · May 24, 2009

I still have to email my brother. When I saw the thread title, I suspected he was the culprit!

Wayne K · May 25, 2009

How did he get it in the typewriter?

thethinker42 · May 25, 2009

Okay, if I find this when I go to the mainland, I am SO buying a few rolls. Hell, they might even sell them here.

Either way, I'm buying some. Just because. Y200 is a small price to pay for something like that...it's the shit.

Anybody want one? I'll mail 'em.

seun · May 25, 2009

Man, I'd hate to tell you what I could write on my toilet paper.

Especially after a few lagers and a curry.

Saskatoonistan · May 25, 2009

seun said:
Man, I'd hate to tell you what I could write on my toilet paper.

Especially after a few lagers and a curry.

That is so wrong.

frisco · May 25, 2009

I think it might be a good medium for that person writing the "Twilight" book--Nutters mood or whatever the hell its called.

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