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Ryo Tatsuki, たつき諒, 竜樹諒

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　　●「完全版」收錄作者珍貴「夢日記」手稿
　　● 中文版特典——竜樹諒夢日記中文對照手冊
　
　　【傳奇預言漫畫引發話題！】
 
　　日本漫畫家竜樹諒自1998年封筆退隱後，少有人知，但她於1999年底出版的漫畫《我所看見的未來》卻數度成為媒體和網路新聞話題之作。因為作者擁有預知夢的能力，且長年有記錄夢境的習慣。更特別的是，她做夢的日期經常和之後事件實際發生的日期相吻合！這些預知夢境包含：皇后合唱團主唱佛萊迪（Freddie Mercury）病逝、英國黛安娜王妃過世、居家附近的兇殺案、舅舅的葬禮......等。
 
　　2011年3月11日，東日本發生大地震，以及後續造成慘重傷亡的大海嘯。不少人才驚訝發現，這本十二年前出版的漫畫，封面竟然直接畫出「大災害是在2011年3月」的預言，此一發現迅速讓此書成為預言神書，在日本引起大轟動，台灣的媒體也多所報導。2020年Covid-19疫情爆發，有網友假藉此書捏造預言，有人甚至冒名頂替作者接受雜誌訪談，也有網紅對書中的預言加上自己的見解，連日本電視的黃金檔節目都介紹了這本書，風潮延燒到台灣和華人世界，許多以預言和神祕話題為主的知名YouTuber如「老高與小茉」、「馬臉姐」⋯⋯等，也都特別製作節目講解介紹此書，引發好奇和熱潮。
　
　　【絕版多年重出江湖！夢日記手稿首度公開！】
 
　　然而，此書絕版已久，入手極為困難。在日本網路上拍賣價甚至炒作到一本16萬日圓。
 
　　2021年秋，日本出版社飛鳥新社宣告已連繫上消失在檯面上許久的作者，十月將重新出版《我所看見的未來》的消息，而且這次將是「完全版」！不僅復刻原書內容，並首度收錄作者珍貴的「夢日記」手稿圖——包括初版漫畫中未描述的夢境、封面畫作的由來，及富士山大爆發的夢境⋯⋯等。書中同時附加作者解說內容以及針對各方疑問如：「為什麼會開始寫夢日記？」、「封面描繪的預知夢真相」⋯以及最驚悚的——「漫畫中描繪的大海嘯並非2011年3月的那個」⋯⋯都首度公開說明。
 
　　由於「夢日記」手稿筆跡雜亂、圖文訊息複雜，台灣版特別精心製作中文對照手冊，以手寫字重新謄寫譯稿，讓讀者可以同時擁有作者原始手稿圖以及中文翻譯對照。
 
　　【全新預言首度公開！——台灣首當其衝？！】
 
　　除上述精彩內容之外，作者還在「完全版」中做出了最新的預言，警告「真正的大災難將在2025年7月到來！」屆時整個環太平洋西側——沖繩、台灣、香港、菲律賓將遭遇巨大的大自然災禍！（詳情請見內文）書出版後，隨即登上日本Amazon排行榜冠軍。
 
　　【百萬訂閱YT老高加持，台灣群眾敲碗中文版！】
 
　　由於預言之準確，不少人將此書與印度神童、盲眼龍婆相比。台灣和華文世界因為人氣YouTuber「老高與小茉」在影片上介紹，也引起了許多人對該書的興趣。許多書店趁熱潮引進日文版也一樣熱賣，有許多不識日文卻誤買的讀者紛紛留言敲碗：「怎麼還沒出中文版？」「不小心買了這本『日文』漫畫書，看不懂日文，只好純收藏，什麼時候才有中文翻譯版本啊？」「看著庫存一本一本減少，覺得有搶到真好～」「怎麽還沒有台灣出版社翻譯成中文版呢？！！」
 
　　【夢境預言的意義】
 
　　作者竜樹諒十分低調，會選擇重新出版此書並提供新素材，一來是杜絕有人冒名、散播假訊息，二來是她思索後對於自己接收到預言的意義有了深刻體認，她在本書後記中表示——
 
　　「『預知』，是警告。因為『能夠避免』，所以『〔被〕看到』。
　　我想是有『防止災難』、『讓災難縮小規模』的方法的。
　　夢境如果會變成現實的話，下一次來臨的大災難，日期就是『2025年7月5號上午』。
　　我期待這本書能成為一個契機，讓大家做好心理準備。」
     
　　【同時收錄九篇懸疑漫畫作品＆作者新寫後記】
 
　　本書第三部分收錄作者九篇精選「靈異／懸疑」漫畫，驚悚氣氛十足，帶有復古風味的畫風，描繪一般人從小到大出遊或聚會也可能遇到的靈異事件，其中數則的故事來源為作者本身或是友人、雜誌徵稿等親身體驗，非常生動切身，膽小者請勿在晚上閱讀。此外書末也收入作者為此「完全版」新寫的後記，誠懇闡述她對這些外界紛擾以及自己夢境的思考，切莫錯過。
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目錄

寫在「完全版」發刊前

第一部      預知夢篇

夢境訊息（初刊於1995年SUKORA週刊誌《恐怖體驗》VOL.9）
我所看見的未來（初刊於1996朝日SONORAMA《真正發生過的恐怖故事》9月號）

「夢日記」解說

●    為什麼我會開始寫夢日記
●    夢日記裡都寫些什麼？
●    封面描繪的預知夢真相1：寫下「大災害是在2011年3月」的理由
●    封面描繪的預知夢真相2 ：黛安娜王妃之死
●    封面描繪的預知夢真相3： 富士山大爆發
●    封面描繪的預知夢真相4 ：殘破損壞的大地
●    封面描繪的預知夢真相5 ：我的喪禮穿白色的衣服就可以了
●    漫畫家時代的事
●    小時候的不可思議體驗
●    不當漫畫家的理由
●    印度旅行成了巨大轉捩點
●    漫畫中描繪的大海嘯並非2011年3月發生的那個
●    2025年7月將發生的事
●    大海嘯後的新世界
 
第二部      懸疑漫畫篇

●    緣的前方（初刊於1997朝日SONORAMA《真正發生過的恐怖故事》11月號）
●    小小的殼裡（初刊於1983東京三世社《SF漫畫競作大全集》17）
●    浮遊靈（初刊於1995年SUKORA週刊誌《恐怖體驗》VOL.12）
●    地下街（初刊於1992年講談社《月刊少女Friend特別編輯》9月號增刊）
●    冥界之壁（初刊於1995年SUKORA週刊誌《恐怖體驗》VOL.19）
●    另一個自己（初刊於1995年SUKORA週刊誌《恐怖體驗》VOL.14）
●    前往黑暗之中……（初刊於1995年SUKORA週刊誌《恐怖體驗》VOL.5）
●    這也太離譜（初刊於1989年漫畫盒子《月刊潘朵拉》7月號）
●    雨月物語（初刊於1989年漫畫盒子《月刊潘朵拉》8月號）
 
作者後記
 

 

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竜樹諒 (たつき諒／Tatsuki Ryo)

　　1954年12月2日出生，日本神奈川縣人，現居橫濱，1975年於漫畫雜誌《月刊公主》（秋田書店）出道。著有《人偶物語》、《時間中的少女》、《水藍色的航空信》、《泰姬瑪哈陵的城鎮》等。1999年，《我所看見的未來》初版由朝日SONOMARA發行，集結了竜樹諒1994～1998年間在雜誌《真正發生過的恐怖故事》和《恐怖體驗》刊登的作品。同年，竜樹諒引退離開漫畫界。然而因為《我所看見的未來》封面上明確寫著「大災害是在2011年3月」，被讀者網友視為成功預言了東日本大震災，引起社會矚目。    

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譯者簡介

高彩雯

　　臺灣大學中文系、中文所畢業，東京大學亞洲文化専攻博士課程修畢。現為中日文譯者。近期譯作有《臺南日式建築紀行》（鯨嶼文化）、《日本民藝與手工藝》（日出）、《先養狗⋯⋯然後，養了貓。》＆《平家物語　犬王之卷》（大塊），共著《水水蘭陽，百年電火》等書。

　　譯稿賜教及工作聯繫：looky.kao@gmail.com

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  • Publication

    大塊文化

  • Genre

    靈異漫畫

  • Author

    Ryo Tatsuki, たつき諒, 竜樹諒

  • Language

    Traditional Chinese 繁體中文

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  • Pages

    236

  • ISBN-13

    9786267118634

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我不是專業食評家，但我是個離開香港後，依然靠味覺記憶撐下去的人。這本書，對我來說不只是一本寫食物的書，而是一道回家的路。 香港奶茶的醇厚、海南雞飯的滑嫩、一盅兩件的點心香氣……這些我熟悉的味道，早已成為回憶裡最柔軟的角落。而福建麵，更是我每次想家的時候，腦海裡第一個浮現的味道——濃濃的蝦湯，吸滿湯汁的麵條，還有那一口吞下去時的滿足感。 現在，身在海外，這些味道已經不是每天觸手可及的幸福，而是一種遙不可及的鄉愁。這本書就像一封寫給遊子的情書，一頁一頁翻過去，都是熟悉的氣味和記憶。我彷彿聽見街邊檔口師傅熟練的吆喝，感受到茶餐廳裡熱氣騰騰的喧囂，甚至聞到那碗福建麵剛端上桌時的香氣。 這不只是一本關於食物的書，而是一場記憶的盛宴，讓人邊讀邊懷念，甚至忍不住想立刻動手煮一碗福建麵，彷彿這樣就能離家近一點。如果你也曾為了一口家鄉味而輾轉難眠，那麼這本書，你一定要讀。
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Feb 18, 2025
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Amanda Bok
《野鄰居 – 香港兩棲》｜讓孩子認識香港的野生動物 身為住在美國的香港媽媽，我一直想讓孩子了解家鄉的自然生態。但他們對香港的印象只有高樓大廈，完全不知道那裡也有豐富的野生動物，直到我們讀了 《野鄰居 – 香港兩棲》！ 這本中英雙語繪本介紹了24 種香港的青蛙和蠑螈，有精美插畫和有趣的小知識，讓孩子邊學中文邊認識這些可愛的「野鄰居」。 孩子們發現，原來香港有會爬樹的小棕樹蛙，還有像迷你恐龍的香港瘰螈，真的很驚喜！這本書不只帶來知識，也讓我們更珍惜香港的大自然。 如果你也想讓孩子更認識香港，不只是點心和迪士尼，而是真正的本土野生動物。
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Feb 12, 2025
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送給我的婆婆
喺閱讀陳靜宜嘅《我說福建麵，你說蝦麵》之後，我不禁回想起童年嘅美好回憶。每逢放學，原籍福建的婆婆總會準備熱騰騰嘅福建麵，嗰股熟悉嘅香味，好似時光倒流咁，令我又重新感受到當時嘅溫暖同幸福。 呢本書唔單止係講述福建麵同蝦麵嘅歷史同文化，佢深入探討咗馬來西亞獨特嘅飲食文化，尤其係呢兩種麵嘅起源同演變。對我嚟講，好像係一段旅程，帶領我穿越咗過去，重新認識自己嘅家鄉味。 陳靜宜以細膩又生動嘅筆觸，描寫咗馬來西亞多元文化嘅飲食特色，仲透過比較台灣同周邊國家嘅相似食物，讓我更加深刻咁理解咗唔同地區嘅美食風味。 雖然我婆婆而家已經唔喺度, 但係透過閱讀完呢本書，我不單止重溫咗婆婆嘅味道，更加對馬來西亞嘅飲食文化有咗更深入嘅認識。每一口福建麵同蝦麵，唔單止係滋味，更係背後嘅故事同情感，呢本書帶俾我嘅係親切的回憶。
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Feb 7, 2025
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惠銘
我從來不知道，比爾・蓋茲的童年故事竟然這麼有趣又有共鳴。這本自傳完全聚焦在他的早年人生，從小男孩到少年程式狂熱者，讓我看見一個截然不同的蓋茲。他不是一開始就注定成功，而是一點一滴靠著對編程的熱愛和不服輸的個性，走到今天。 我最喜歡的一幕是蓋茲十三歲時第一次接觸電腦。他形容寫程式像解謎，讓他的大腦無時無刻都在轉動，甚至為了能多用一點電腦，他半夜偷偷溜出家門，錯過最後一班公車也毫不在意，直接走路回家。這種對編程的執著，真的讓人佩服。 還有很多場景特別生動，像是他和外婆玩牌，每次都輸卻從不放棄，或者在學校裝作隨意，其實回家拼命讀書，努力維持「輕鬆學霸」的形象。這些細節讓我覺得，比爾・蓋茲真的很「人性化」，不是我們想像中冷酷的科技大佬。 讀完這本書，我終於明白，家人、老師、同學在他成長過程中的影響有多深遠。也正因如此，他才有勇氣在不到二十歲時創業，開啟屬於自己的時代，並最終改變了整個世界。
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Feb 5, 2025
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Ellen
had no idea Marguerite de la Rocque’s story was real—a noblewoman abandoned on an island in 16th-century New France. The writing pulled me in immediately, with vivid descriptions and a heroine fighting for survival and independence. This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a harsh, historically accurate look at life for women in the 1500s—where superstition and religion ruled, and even noblewomen had little power. The depiction of the New World feels raw and wild, adding to the intensity. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, especially those who loved The Marriage Portrait or Barkskins for their focus on survival and early colonization.
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Feb 5, 2025
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Sara
Isola is a beautifully crafted tale based on the true story of Marguerite de la Rocque. Set in the 16th century, it follows Marguerite, a noblewoman orphaned as a child and placed under the care of the cruel Roberval. He squanders her inheritance and forces her on an expedition to New France, where her forbidden love leads to abandonment on a desolate island with little hope of survival. Goodman’s lyrical writing vividly captures the island’s harshness and Marguerite’s transformation from a sheltered noblewoman to a fierce survivor. The story is both heartbreaking and inspiring, balancing themes of loss, resilience, and strength in the face of overwhelming odds. Fans of historical fiction will find Isola a powerful and haunting tale of survival and self-discovery.
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Feb 5, 2025
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Jodi
Isola is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that immerses readers in the raw beauty and brutality of survival. Allegra Goodman masterfully brings to life the tragic yet empowering story of Marguerite de la Rocque, a young woman cast away on a desolate island in the 16th century. The story follows Marguerite, a noblewoman thrust into a harsh reality when her guardian, Roberval, gambles away her inheritance and drags her on a dangerous expedition to New France. What begins as a tale of loss and betrayal transforms into an intense fight for survival after Marguerite’s love affair with Roberval’s secretary is discovered. Marguerite and her loyal servant, Damienne, are abandoned on a rocky island with minimal supplies and forced to battle hunger, freezing weather, and despair. Goodman’s writing is both lyrical and haunting, capturing the stark contrast between Marguerite’s former life of privilege and the unrelenting wilderness she must now endure. The relationship between Marguerite and Damienne is tender and complex, offering a glimpse of love and resilience amid overwhelming hardship. The survival scenes are particularly powerful—each moment brimming with tension, grief, and fleeting hope. What sets Isola apart is its foundation in historical events. Knowing that Marguerite de la Rocque’s story is inspired by true history makes her journey even more poignant. Goodman breathes new life into this nearly forgotten figure, turning Marguerite into a symbol of defiance, strength, and rebirth. Fans of historical fiction and survival stories will find Isola utterly captivating. It’s a novel about survival in its most literal sense, but also about finding one’s faith, identity, and inner strength when everything else is stripped away. This beautifully written tale will linger in your mind long after you turn the last page. Highly recommended!
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Jan 8, 2025
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Cheryl Chen
I’m not someone who collects books—I usually pass them along. But this one is staying with me. I know I’ll read it again because each time, it will reveal something new about myself. As someone with sisters, the relationships in this story stirred deep emotions and brought back so many memories. This isn’t just a book I enjoyed—it’s one I’ll treasure, along with the beautifully brought-to-life characters who now feel like old friends.
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Jan 8, 2025
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Charlotte
When I first picked up March by Geraldine Brooks, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Like many, I grew up loving Little Women, but I never gave much thought to Mr. March’s life away from home. Brooks changed that for me. The story dives into what Robert March experienced during the Civil War, a time when he left his wife and four daughters behind to serve as a Union chaplain. Through his eyes, we see the brutal realities of war, the weight of his ideals, and the constant tug-of-war between his duty to his country and his family. What struck me most was how Brooks captured his humanity—his flaws, his hopes, and his heartbreak. She doesn’t sugarcoat the sacrifices or shy away from the complexities of his choices. By the end, I felt like I truly understood what it means to carry the burden of both love and duty. This book is more than a companion to Little Women—it’s a powerful, stand-alone story that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page.
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Jan 8, 2025
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Barbara O’Connor
I think the Pulitzer committee made a wise choice.
Jan 8, 2025
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The Winds
A Compelling Biography of a Billionaire Dissident Mark Clifford’s account of Jimmy Lai’s extraordinary life offers more than just the story of a man—it’s also a vivid exploration of Hong Kong’s history and struggles. From Lai’s arrival in the 1960s as a 12-year-old refugee from mainland China, working in a clothing factory, to his current status as Hong Kong’s most prominent political prisoner, the book captures a journey marked by resilience, faith, and an unyielding fight for freedom. As Western media often overlooks Hong Kong’s plight, this book is essential reading. Pick up a copy, and share it widely to shed light on a story that deserves greater attention.
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Dec 29, 2024
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Claire
讀完《力》，我的內心久久無法平靜。這本書不只是講述暴力，而是透過角色的經歷，探討暴力如何影響人性，以及人們如何找到力量與希望。 周郁芬的故事特別觸動我。她逃離不幸婚姻，卻因此傷害了孩子，讓我不禁思考自由與責任的平衡。還有洪安安，渴望父親認同卻深陷家庭暴力陰影，那種矛盾感讓人心疼。 故事背景橫跨政界、黑幫、學院和家庭，看似複雜，卻環環相扣。作者寫得真實，讓我感受到暴力不僅是外在行為，也是一種內在掙扎。然而，即使困境重重，角色們仍努力尋找出路，有人選擇離開，有人選擇和解，這讓我看到了希望。
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Dec 8, 2024
欣
欣
水深之處是一本很真摯的作品。當中的情節和情感很動人，讓我想起自己與情緒病鬥爭的日子，亦讓我想到家人和朋友對我的支持和鼓勵。