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Brief Description:
"First published in Japan ... by Square Enix Co., Ltd."--Colophon.
Biographical Note:
Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Hiromu Arakawa first attracted attention in 1999 with her award-winning manga
Stray Dog. Her series
Fullmetal Alchemist was serialized from 2001 to 2010 with a story that spanned 27 volumes and became an international critical and commercial success, receiving both the Shogakukan Manga Award and Seiun Award and selling over 70 million copies worldwide.
Fullmetal Alchemist has been adapted into anime twice, first as
Fullmetal Alchemist in 2003 and again as
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in 2009. The series has also inspired numerous films, video games and novels.
Marc Notes:
First published in Japan in 2002 by Square Enix Co., Ltd.--P. facing t.p.;The original manga behind the hit anime and video game series--P. [4] of cover.;This book reads from right to left--P. [4] of cover.;As young boys, Edward & Alphonse Elric dabbled in alchemy to try to resurrect their dead mother. As a result, Ed lost one arm and one leg, while Al lost his entire body and had his spirit sealed into a suit of armor. Now, they are searching for the fabled Philosopher's Stone to restore what they've lost.;Recommended for ages 13 and up--P. facing t.p.;Rated T for teen--P. [4] of cover.;Translated from the Japanese.
Publisher Marketing:
Breaking the laws of nature is a serious crime!
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world; something between magic, art and science. When two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in this power to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg...and the other became nothing but a soul locked into a body of living steel. Now Edward is an agent of the government, a slave of the military-alchemical complex, using his unique powers to obey orders...even to kill. Except his powers aren't unique. The world has been ravaged by the abuse of alchemy. And in pursuit of the ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their enemies are even more ruthless than they are...
Review Citations:
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Publishers Weekly 05/02/2005 pg. 178 (EAN 9781591169208, Paperback)
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Ingram Advance 04/01/2005 pg. 34 (EAN 9781591169208, Paperback)
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Library Journal 01/01/2006 pg. 86 (EAN 9781591169208, Paperback)
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Library Journal 01/15/2006 (EAN 9781591169208, Paperback)
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ALA Recmd for Reluctant YA's 03/01/2006 pg. 30 (EAN 9781591169208, Paperback) - *Starred Review
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Wilson Graphic Novels Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9781591169208, Paperback)
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Wilson Senior High Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9781591169208, Paperback)
Contributor Bio:Arakawa, Hiromu
"Born in Hokkaido (northern Japan), Hiromu Arakawa first attracted national attention in 1999 with her award-winning manga Stray Dog. Her series Fullmetal Alchemist debuted in 2001 in Square Enix's monthly manga anthology Shonen Gangan. "
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