Cathexis [Paperback]

Patrick Conion (Author), Michael Manning (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001

A collection of erotic stories and images where reality is transcended through sexual excess. An enchanting dominatrix reshapes a beautiful boy into her female plaything; A mysterious metal box creates organic hallucinations; A young woman becomes sexually obsessed with the creature left in her care.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Amerotica (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561631744
• ISBN-13: 978-1561631742
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,027,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Manning is an illustrator, animator, tattoo designer and comix artist/writer. His best known works include THE SPIDER GARDEN and TRANCEPTOR graphic novel series and the art collection INAMORATA. His artwork has been featured in galleries and museum exhibits in the US and internationally. While he is primarily known for his erotic sf/fantasy work, his comix adaptations of horror/suspense stories can be seen in Graphic Classics' HORROR & ADVENTURE CLASSICS anthologies. To see more of Michael's artwork, please visit his web site: http://www.thespidergarden.net. His LiveJournal has the latest updates on new projects and events: http://metalweb.livejournal.com/

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Collection of Manning shorts, February 18, 2001

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SH in Tampa "SPH" (Tampa FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cathexis (Paperback)

Cathexis is collection of Manning's work that had previously been self published from 1987 to 1992. It contains short features, poetry and a few individual sketches. Some of the longer pieces include:

Red Time - a short story about a young man, Gehenna, who is possessed by hallucinations caused by a seemingly harmless metal box Stunner - a tales of lesbian domination Circes House - the feminization of a young man Brahma - a woman can't stay away from a genetically modified dog left in her care Vague Terrain - a sexual encounter where everyone has a different orientation

This book is executed in Manning's heavy, black line illustration that is very reminiscent of Japanese wood cuts. His story lines are either very simple (straight sex) or very convoluted (SF mixed with SM). I prefer his longer works (Spider Garden or Hydrophybian), which allow the plot to develop more meaningfully.

Overall, both the illustration and writing style are uniquely Manning. If you are not offended by the pan sexual or bestiality themes, these books are extremely interesting

9 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not what I thought it was...., June 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cathexis (Paperback)

Seems this one, by Manning, is obsessed with crossdressers/TV themes. The art isn't as good as others, the stories shorter. Wasn't to happy with this one in general. If you're not into boys dressed as girls taking it um.... .... ... run and hide....