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. Several of Edogawa's stories included subjects of sadomasochism and alternative sexuality.

Ranpo Edogawa

Activities

Writer

Alternate Names

江戸川乱歩(Japanese), Tarō Hirai (real name)

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