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Fullmetal alchemist / story and art by Hiromu Arakawa.
Record details
- ISBN: 1591169208 (v. 1 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781591169208 (v. 1 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1591169232 (v. 2 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781591169239 (v. 2 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1591169259 (v. 3 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781591169253 (v. 3 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1591169291 (v. 4 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781591169291 (v. 4 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421501759 (v. 5 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421501758 (v. 5 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421503190 (v. 6 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421503196 (v. 6 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421504588 (v. 7 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421504582 (v. 7 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421504596 (v. 8 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421504599 (v. 8 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 142150460X (v. 9 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421504605 (v. 9 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421504618 (v. 10 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421504612 (v. 10 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421508389 (v. 11 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421508382 (v. 11 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421508397 (v. 12 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421508399 (v. 12 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421511584 (v. 13 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421511580 (v. 13 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 142151379X (v. 14 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421513799 (v. 14 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421513803 (v. 15 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421513805 (v. 15 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421513811 (v. 16 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421513812 (v. 16 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421521619 (v. 17 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 142152161X (v. 17 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421525365 (v. 18 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421525364 (v. 18 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421525686 (v. 19 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421525682 (v. 19 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421530345 (v. 20 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421530341 (v. 20 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421532325 (v. 21 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421532328 (v. 21 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421534138 (v. 22 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421534134 (v. 22 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421536309 (v. 23 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421536307 (v. 23 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421538129 (v. 24 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421538121 (v. 24 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421539249 (v. 25 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421539241 (v. 25 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421539621 (v. 26 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421539624 (v. 26 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781421539843 (v. 27 : pbk.)
- ISBN: 1421539845 (v. 27 : pbk.)
- Physical Description: 27 v. : chiefly ill. ; 19 cm.
- Edition: VIZ Media ed.
- Publisher: San Francisco : Viz, 2005-2011
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This book reads right to left"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | V. 1: Ch. 1. Two Alchemists -- Ch. 2. Price of life -- Ch. 3. Mining town -- Ch. 4. Battle on the train -- V. 2: Ch. 5. Alchemist's suffering -- Ch. 6. Right hand of destruction -- Ch. 7. After the rain -- Ch. 8. Road of hope -- V. 3: Ch. 9. Home with a family waiting -- Ch. 10. Philosopher's stone -- Ch. 11. Two guardians -- Ch. 12. Definition of human -- Side story: Military festival -- V. 4: Ch. 13. Fullmetal body -- Ch. 14. An only child's feelings -- Ch. 15. Fullmetal heart -- Ch. 16. Separate paths -- Side story: Dog of the military? -- V. 6: Ch. 22. Masked man -- Ch. 23. Knocking on Heaven's door -- Ch. 24. Fullmetal alchemist -- Ch. 25. Master and apprentice -- V. 7: Ch. 26. To meet the master -- Ch. 27. Beasts of Dublith -- Ch. 28. Fool's courage -- Ch. 29. Eye of the king -- Side story: Second Lieutenant goes to battle! -- V. 8: Ch. 30. Truth inside the armor -- Ch. 31. Snake that eats its own tail -- Ch. 32 Emissary from the East -- Ch. 33. Showdown in Rush Valley -- PS2 game prologue: Fullmetal alchemist and the broken angel -- V. 9: Ch. 34. Footsteps of a war comrade -- Ch. 35. Sacrificial lamb -- Ch. 36. Alchemist in distress -- Ch. 37. Body of a criminal. -- V. 10: Ch. 38. Signal to strike -- Ch. 39. Complications at Central -- Ch. 40. Philosopher from the West -- Ch. 41. On the palm of an arrogant human being -- V. 11: Ch. 42. The father standing before a grave -- Ch. 43. River of mud -- Ch. 44. The unnamed grave -- Ch. 45. Scar's return -- V. 12: Ch. 46. The distant image of their backs -- Ch. 47. A girl in the grip of battles past and present -- Ch. 48. A promise made by those who wait -- Ch. 49. A monster among men -- V. 13: Ch. 50. In the belly of the beast -- Ch. 51. A portal in the darkness -- Ch. 52. Lord of the demon's lair -- Ch. 53. Signpost of the soul -- V. 14: Ch. 54. The fool's struggle -- Ch. 55. The avarice of two -- Ch. 56. The lion of the round table -- Ch. 57. Scars of Ishbal. |
| Summary, etc.: | 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. |
| Target Audience Note: | "Rated T for Teen"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Language Note: | Translation from the Japanese. |
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| Genre: | Fantasy comic books, strips, etc. Graphic novels. |
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Available copies
- 216 of 245 copies available at Bibliomation.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 245 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Library - Ashford | GN Ino Full #1 (Text) | 33110150611687 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - | |
| Babcock Library - Ashford | GN Ino Full #2 (Text) | 33110150611695 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - | |
| Babcock Library - Ashford | GN Ino Full #3 (Text) | 33110150611703 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - | |
| Beardsley & Memorial Library - Winsted | YA 741.5 ARAKAWA v.1 (Text) | v. 01 | 33750000084349 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beardsley & Memorial Library - Winsted | YA 741.5 ARAKAWA v.2 (Text) | v. 02 | 33750000084546 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | YA COMIX ARAKAWA v.07 (Text) | v. 07 | 34000075023036 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Burroughs-Saden Main - Bridgeport | YA COMIX ARAKAWA v.12 (Text) | v. 12 | 34000075023028 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | YA GRA FUL v. 01 (Text) | v. 01 | 34014150727882 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | YA GRA FUL v. 02 (Text) | v. 02 | 34014129040425 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| C.H. Booth Library - Newtown | YA GRA FUL v. 03 (Text) | v. 03 | 34014129040458 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
Library Journal Review
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1
Library Journal
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In this series' science-fantasy world, alchemy's rule of "equivalent exchange" states that for something to be created, something of equal value must be sacrificed. When the prodigiously talented young alchemists Edward and Alphonse Elric attempted a forbidden alchemical procedure to resurrect their mother, the results were disastrous. Not only did they fail, but Edward lost an arm and a leg and Alphonse's soul was trapped inside a suit of armor. Now Edward, with cybernetic replacement limbs, is a State Alchemist working for the military government, traveling with his brother in search of the Philosopher's Stone that may be able to help them become whole again. Along the way, they find themselves fighting corrupt leaders and righting wrongs. The anime TV show based on this manga, shown on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, has made quite a splash among fans. The more formative manga is, so far, less emotionally compelling than the anime, and closer to a typical shonen (boys') quest adventure story, with cartoony artwork and exaggerated action scenes to match. But both versions are entertaining, with moments of comedy among the fights and the drama, and the manga is recommended for teens and adults. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Publishers Weekly Review
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1
Publishers Weekly
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This manga inspired the popular series now airing on the Cartoon Network and captures the show's brand of mystical, action-packed adventure. Set in a steam-powered locale that isn't necessarily in our world, the series follows two teenage brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric-one bearing two cybernetic replacement limbs while the other's soul animates a cumbersome suit of armor. The two are government agents wielding prodigious abilities in alchemy who carry out the hazardous assignments issued by their handlers. Their exploits range from thwarting the machinations of a fraudulent and ambitious priest who abuses the faith of his oblivious flock to cunningly extracting an impoverished mining community from the exorbitant clutches of a corrupt official and dealing with a train-hijack situation that owes a serious debt to the film Under Siege. In a market glutted with too many like-minded efforts, Arakawa's work grabs readers and shakes them with simple yet eloquent visuals and a bizarre concept. To give away more would ruin the story, but the snippets of the brothers' origin hint at much darker things to come, and such portents herald fun in upcoming installments. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
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