Hunter X Hunter, Vol. 8

Brief Description:
"First published in Japan in 1999, 2000 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p.

Biographical Note:
Yoshihiro Togashi's manga career began in 1986 at the age of 20, when he won the coveted Osamu Tezuka Award for new manga artists. He debuted in the Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1989 with the romantic comedy Tende Shôwaru Cupid. From 1990 to 1994 he wrote and drew the hit manga YuYu Hakusho, which was followed by the dark comedy science-fiction series Level E and the adventure series Hunter x Hunter. In 1999 he married the manga artist Naoko Takeuchi.

Marc Notes:
Translated from the Japanese.; First published in Japan in 1999, 2000 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo--P. facing t.p.; This book reads from right to left--Cover p. [4].; When Gon returns home to share his success with his Aunt Mito, he finds a message from his father: Come and find me. The only clues lie in a rare and mysterious video game, Greed Island. Gon must raise money to bid on the game, but the evil Phantom Troupe also have plans for the auction.; 8; Rating: T+, for older teen.

Publisher Marketing:
Plucky Gon's quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure.