Gin Tama, Vol. 12

Biographical Note:
Hideaki Sorachi was born on May 25, 1979, and grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. His ongoing series, Gin Tama, became a huge hit when it began running in the pages of Japan's Weekly Shonen Jump in 2004. A Gin Tama animated series followed soon after, premiering on Japanese TV in April 2006. Sorachi made his manga debut with the one-shot story "Dandelion," which is included in volume 1 of the Gin Tama graphic novels.

Marc Notes:
Translation of: Gintama.; First published in Japan in 2003 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo--T.p. verso.; This book reads from right to left--P. [4] of cover.; Things I've learned while living with Gin (by Kagura) 1. Buildings get destroyed because they are in the way 2. If you're going to stalk someone, watch out for pit-traps! 3. People who say Santa doesn't really exist actually want to believe in him 4. Some people (Shinpachi) are always the butt of the joke 5. No matter what Gin says, ice cream is a great prize for winning a snowball fight, uh-huh! --P. [4] of cover.; 8; Ages 16 and up.; 8; Rated T+ for older teen--P. [4] of cover.; Translated from the Japanese.