Fullmetal Alchemist 20th Anniversary Book (Hardcover). Celebrate 20 years of Fullmetal Alchemist with this stunning tribute to the genre-defining classic!
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.
Celebrate the legacy of Fullmetal Alchemist with this tribute to the iconic manga about two brothers’ quest to reclaim their bodies torn apart by alchemy. This collection contains all of author Hiromu Arakawa’s companion manga drawn to commemorate the series’ adaptation to other media, as well as extensive reflections from Arakawa and the talented individuals who brought Fullmetal Alchemist vividly to life in anime, film, video games, novels, and more.
Biographical Notes:
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 80 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.
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