The Beguiling

The cover of Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli

A inside spread of layouts set in a forest.

Layouts of some shops in a city.

The back of the book, with a signed bookplate attached.

Normally it is $230, but while the show is on the book has a special price of $200. The first 20 books come with an autographed bookplate by Ghibli Art Director and Background Designer, Yoji Takeshige! Not only that, but you can also claim one of the gallery pieces for your own.

The definitive collection of background art from all of Studio Ghibli's theatrical releases. A pile of art books can be seen in the backgrounf, up against a wall with some art hanging.

A look at several gallery pieces featuring art from Ghibli films.

A look at several gallery pieces featuring art from Ghibli films.

A look at several gallery pieces featuring art from Ghibli films.

To celebrate the release of "Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli", we have collaborated with Pie International to have a special gallery show featuring layouts from some of your favourite Ghibli films. During October you can check out the lovely landscapes in our gallery space.

Hey comics folk from Toronto!! Mollie Cronin and I are having a joint book launch at the end of the month!! With our latest @conundrumpress.bsky.social releases!! Definitely come by @thebeguiling.bsky.social and we’ll have a grand ol’ time!!

Thanks for coming in!! :)

Land by Kazumi Yamashita

DUR AN KI produced by Kentaro Miura, the creator of Berserk

Brain Damage by Shintaro Kago

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! has a new edition with a brand new cover

More books from our New Manga Shelf

A hand holds up Miss Ruki by Fumiko Takano in front of a bookcase.

A hand holds up Cat's Eye by Tsukasa Hojo in front of a bookcase.

A hand holds up City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo in front of a bookcase.

A hand holds up Baki the Grappler 1 and 2 in front of a bookcase.

New(???) manga out now! The 80s are back!

TONIGHT!

We still have a few copies in store of the surprise first and last issue of Red Hood.

The Beguiling Books & Art Inc Webstore for The Beguiling Books & Art

The new titles can be shipped anywhere in Canada or internationally, EXCLUDING the USA. Pre order your copies by Sept 29th!
You can find all the new Futekiya titles here, along with the other books they have released:
beguilingbooks.com/lists/Lx2Rd9...

Old Man Yaoi is coming to Canada! Preorders open now!

New Futekiya BL coming to Canada! Preorders open now!

The new Futekiya titles lined up. They cannot be shipped to the USA.

🧵Happy Fujoshi Friday! Pre-orders are now open on our webstore for @futekiya.bsky.social 's new BL titles, including the famous old man yaoi "Koh-Boku" by Sonoo Michiru, and "Here and There and Us" by Thanat!

Glacier Bay Books Fall 2025 Program Presenting five incredible new books from Glacier Bay, ranging from political works & dramas to new collections from alt-manga stars.

Hello! We're running a @kickstarter.com campaign for 5 new titles: BAKU CHAN / CURSED BODY / BALCONY / BEETLE / TRUE BLUE

kickstarter.com/projects/gla...

NEW GIVEAWAY ✂️🔍📢
- follow @glacierbaybooks.com
- like+repost this post
- comment which books you're most excited for

Closes SEP 10 11:59pm PST

The cover of Johnny Ryan's Fuck My Son. An old lady smoking a cigar points a gun at the reader.

Friday Sept 12 at 6:30pm, Johnny Ryan will be in conversation (with special tba guest) at The Beguiling for his book "Fuck My Son"! The film will be screening at TIFF on Sept 10 - 11. Whether you see it beforehand or not, join us to hear how this book made it to the big screen.

Nice to see the hanging and blaze beyond the pale in good company. @thebeguiling.bsky.social

the original is at least three times bigger than this; it's not for ants

did not expect to run into a massive noel sickles original drawing this morning, and only had enough time to do a few double takes, but @thebeguiling.bsky.social now has a massive noel sickles original drawing up above the register and i'll have to clear out a whole day sometime to ogle it properly

Some more books out now

The Witch Hat Atelier box set by Kamome Shirahama

A hand holds up Tower Dungeon 1 by Tsutomu Nihei

A hand holds up Rai Rai Rai 1 by Yoshiaki

A hand holds up The Legend of Kamui 2 by Shirato Sanpei

Another great month for manga

Pre-orders are now live on our site for Stop!! Hibari-Kun 01 !
www.beguilingbooks.com/item/IOCJxKF...

A comic panel of a man eating something from a bowl. The sound effects say "Nomf Nomf Nomf"

A hand holds up "The Solitary Gourmet"

A comic page showing a man being overwhelmed by the food options presented to him

A hand holds open a spread from "The Solitary Gourmet"

For fans of middle aged men walking around and doing stuff, the long awaited "Solitary Gourmet" by Jiro Taniguchi & Masayuki Kusumi is now available!
Published by Fanfare and Ponent Mon.

A staff member stands in the middle of a big selection of manga sets and box sets at a convention. Big signs for Lord of Mysteries and Solo Leveling can be seen hanging behind him.

A bunch of artbooks are on display. We can see gridwall and posters for Kaiju No 8, Green Yuri, and Gushing Over Magical Girls in the background

A Marcille cosplayer poses next to a display for Daydream Hour: Doodles by Ryoko Kui

A Hikaru cosplayer holds up a "The Summer Hikaru Died" tote bag, making a piece sign just like the illustration

Thanks for coming out to Otakuthon this past weekend! We had a great time in Montreal selling manga and seeing all the cosplayers! A huge thank you to @yenpress.com for all their support!

I’ll be joining all these beautiful people on the 2025 Corpse Tour for Exquisite Corpses from @readtinyonion.bsky.social at @thebeguiling.bsky.social on August 20th for a signing and Q&A!!

Hey Toronto! August 20 my issue of EXQUISITE CORPSES goes on sale. To mark the occasion, I’ll be joining @michaelwalsh.bsky.social @jamesthefourth.bsky.social @beccasee.bsky.social & @tatebrombal.bsky.social at @thebeguiling.bsky.social for a special signing & Q/A!

A map of the Otakuthon Exhibitor's Hall. The Beguiling's area is circled in pink. Booths 1046-1052, near aisle 1100.

You'll be able to find us in the Exhibitor's Room at Otakuthon in aisle 1100, across from the artist alley. Booths 1046-1052!\
Stay tuned for more information!

A hand holds up the front and back of a "Wine & Gun" bookmark.

We will also have these exclusive Wine & Gun bookmarks available from @rosmei.bsky.social that will be free with purchase of any of their books!

A hand holds up a clear pouch with a cute mousepad visible inside.

A spread of various Via Lactea merch that will be available at Otakuthon.

And for danmei fans- Via Lactea has given us some special goodie bags available with purchase, including washi tape, stickers, mouse pads, etc. (And very cute branded paper bags!)

A hand holds up two free samplers of manga. One is "Kingdom" and the other is "Kamudo"

An inside shot of "Kamudo". A character looks out over a fantastical landscape from a tree.

The inside of "Kingdom". Two young boys with war face paint on proclaim that their names will resound across all of China.

You can get a sneak peek at "Kingdom" and "Kamudo", two highly anticipated titles coming out this fall, with free samplers from @viz.com !

A hand holds up a blue "The Summer Hikaru Died" tote bag

A hand holds up some "A Witch's Life in Mongol" notebooks

A hand holds up some "Delicious in Dungeon" recipe cards, a "Lord of Mysteries" tarot card, and a "Neighborhood Craftsmen" bookmark

A batch of "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint goodies, including a totebag, bookmark, postcard and button

🧵A sneak peek at some of the special goodies we will have at
Otakuthon in Montreal this weekend! (Booths 1046-1052!)

We will have lots of cool freebies to give out, courtesy of
@yenpress.com ! Stop by our booth and get bookmarks, posters, bags, and more!

A selection of various boy's love manga and manhwa. Pictured are: Haberdashery Ginmokusei, Boss & Yasu, His Favorite, The Gardener's Favorite Poisonous Flower, Eat, Candy, Mask Danshi, Punch Drunk Love, and Twilight Out of Focus

Happy yaoi day! :)

A hand fans out three books in front of a bookshelf. The background is edited in black and white, while the books are bright and colourful. Zigoku's Foreman, Bonds, and Alternative Self Liner Note are the three books being held up.

A hand holds up Zigoku's Foreman Volume 1 in front of a blurred out background.

A hand holds up Bonds in front of a blurred out background.

A hand holds up Alternative Self Liner Note in front of a blurred out background.

🎸🔥☁The first of new independent manga publisher Manga Mavericks books have arrived! We've partnered with @mangamavericks.bsky.social and will be carrying their titles in store and online.

Purchases from the Beguiling!

Artmic Fan Book by Zimmerit

Comics from @thebeguiling.bsky.social (short game by Adachi and artmic Fan book by @sean.zimmerit.moe), and got to catch up with @sanyaanwar.bsky.social, @megacarter.bsky.social and the lovable @jasonloo.bsky.social!

I got my copy in the mail! #guideonhowtofailatonlinedating The merch edition was worth it, especially for the acrylic stand. Thank you @thebeguiling.bsky.social and @haitangbooks.bsky.social for bringing me this gorgeous novel. I can't wait for the rest! #danmei #danmeinovels #boyslovenovels