This is the series that got me into Ito's work. I'd passed this manga by countless times before finally picking it up & I'm glad that I did. Ito's haunting artwork & storylines will stay with you for days! 
 The story of Uzumaki concerns a small town called Kurozu-cho where a young girl named Kirie lives & goes to school. The tale starts off with her concern over her boyfriend's father's obsession with spirals, but then goes off full tilt towards a fantastical end! Initially the stories are all stand alones (with Kirie as a witness & sometimes reluctant participant), but they tie together wonderfully. 
 Would I recommend this to a friend? YES! The storytelling in this series is wonderful & I'd recommend it to anyone that likes great manga, especially horror manga.