Edogawa Ranpo

Edogawa (江戸川) family name, Ranpo (乱歩) first name (1894-1965)

Ranpo Edogawa is a famous mystery writer whose later works trended toward the bizarre.

Ranpo Edogawa

Activities

Writer

Alternate Names

江戸川乱歩(Japanese),

Biography

1894: Born in Nabari on October 21st.

1930: Begins serial stories "Magician" in Kodan Club and "Vampire" in Hochi News. Both stories are illustrated by Sentarō Iwata.

1952: Publishes "About 'Thoughts on Homosexuality in Our Country'" in the June issue of Human Exploration Magazine.

Interesting Points

Edogawa's name is a transliteration of "Edgar Allen Poe."

First issue of Aka to Kuro lists and essay by Edogawa Ranpo.

Selected Works

• D Street Murder Case (1925)

• The Idol (1926)

• The Demon of the Lonely Isle (Asahi, 1929-30)

• The Devouring Insects (1929)

• World Classics - Man in the Iron Mask (1948)

Connections

Sentaro Iwata・Toshiyuki Suma