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The manga was serialized in Square Enix's Monthly Shōnen Gangan magazine (starting August 2001 and ending June 2010) and was collected in 27 tankōbon volumes. It was adapted into an animated television series of 51 episodes by Bones from October 4, 2003, to October 2, 2004, later followed by a film sequel that concluded the story of the anime. Fullmetal Alchemist would later spawn a second series called Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, which first premiered in Japan on April 5, 2009, spanning 64 episodes. Another feature film will follow the end of Brotherhood. A multitude of spin-off novels, original video animations (OVAs), drama CDs, soundtracks, and video games have been adapted from the series. A collectible card game, multiple supplementary books, and a variety of action figures and other merchandise based on the characters of the series have also been released.
Featuring full color illustrations by Hiromu Arakawa, this second art book of Fullmetal Alchemist offers vivid full color illustrative content from magazine ads, cover art, manga and novelizations, as well as the PS2 games, and promotional art for the Fullmetal Alchemist movie: Conqueror of Shamballa. This art collection includes never before seen illustrations complete with commentary from the artist himself, and a list of where each of the art pieces first appeared in, all translated into English in this handsome hard cover book.
Fullmetal Alchemist fans will be delighted with this impressive collection of paintings by Hiromu Arakawa. Containing full color illustrations from the manga series, novels, PS2 games, promotional art work, cover illustrations, splash pages and more, this book holds art detailing from 2003 to 2005 covering the genesis of the story and incarnations of FMA during that time period. It also holds character designs in full color art complete with the artist rs"s comments and notes for the characters for the PS2 games for both FMA: Curse of the Crimson Elixir and FMA: The Girl Who Surpasses God. There is even art work for promotional telephone cards. At the end, the book has a special message from Hiromu Arakawa to the fans. He shows a sincere affection for the characters of FMA and displays an engaging sense of humor in his comments throughout this art book.
1st printing. By Hiromu Arakawa. Can't get enough alchemy in your life? Problem solved! The Fullmetal Alchemist profile book presents new and original art (including rare preliminary sketches), character bios, interviews - even jokes and games! Here, in one handy volume, is everything a Fullmetal maniac needs! Softcover, 184 pages, PC/PBkW. Cover price $14.99.
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