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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Fairy Dance: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito plunges into a suspicious new VRMMORPG called ALfheim Online to rescue Asuna, who never returned from Sword Art Online. ALO offers many features to entertain players in the wake of SAO: ultra high-end graphics, action-heavy gameplay, and a choice of fairy races, complete with a next-generation flight engine. Playing as a Spriggan, Kirito heads for the location of Asuna's prison - the top of the World Tree, the final destination of every player in the game! Along the way, Kirito nearly falls to a plot hatched by the enemy Salamanders, just barely surviving the ordeal with the help of a Sylph named Leafa and his Navigation Pixie, Yui. But just as Kirito and Leafa make it to the foot of the World Tree, the end of their quest in sight, both Kirito and Leafa each realize the other has a very big secret!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Phantom Bullet: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito reenters the world of VRMMOs, this time logging in to Gun Gale Online in order to investigate the Death Gun, an in-game item rumored to be responsible for real-world deaths. He immediately runs into trouble when, after transferring his old avatar into the new game, he discovers that he looks a bit more feminine than he'd anticipated! With the help of Sinon the sniper, he enters the Bullet of Bullets tournament and tries to adapt his old skills to the new gun-based combat of Gun Gale Online. He'll need every friend he can get and every trick in the book, though, to crack the mystery of the Phantom Bullet and learn the truth about the Death Gun!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Phantom Bullet: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

In an effort to discover the truth behind Death Gun, Kirito has entered the Bullet of Bullets tournament in Gun Gale Online, and both he and Sinon the sniper girl have made it to the finals, and the reality of what they discover is stranger than anything they could've prepared for. Lives are on the line once again as Sinon is forced to face her own past - but can Death Gun's bizarre rampage be stopped in time?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Mother's Rosary!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito and Sinon's battle with Death Gun is over, but mere weeks later, something strange is afoot in the next-generation VRMMO ALfheim Online. A new dualist with a custom sword skill is defeating all comers, including Kirito! But when Asuna goes to face this dualist, she receives something she never expected: An invitation to an exclusive guild! But what is their aim? The "Mother's Rosario" arc begins!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Early and Late!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The saga of Sword Art Online continues with three side stories set during the Aincrad and Alfheim eras. The game of death took its toll on every player in a different way--when one turns up dead on the fifty-seventh floor, the game's afoot, and it's up to Asuna and Kirito to crack the case. There's also the story of how Kirito got his Excalibur sword in Alfheim (with a little help from his friends). And when the game of death first began, Kirito learned a difficult lesson - one he would never forget!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Alicization Beginning!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito awakens in a vast, fantastical forest filled with towering trees. In his search for clues to the truth of his surroundings, he encounters a young boy who seems to know him. He ought to be a simple NPC, but the depth of his emotions seem no different than a human. As they search for the boy's parents, Kirito finds a peculiar memory returning to him. A memory from his own childhood, of this boy and a girl, too, with golden hair, and a name he should have never forgotten - Alice.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Alicization Running: Part 1!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito has wound up in another mysterious fantasy world again. In this VRMMO-ish place, the first person he meets is the young boy Eugeo. Kirito can hardly believe Eugeo's an NPC when seeing his rich emotions and thoughts and ends up heading to the capital, Centria. Two years later, Kirito and Eugeo have become First Order initiates of the North Centria Imperial Discipline Sword Academy and have been taken under the wing of their seniors, Soltirina and Golgoth. Aiming to reach the center of the Axiom Church that controls the capital, the two break past numerous obstacles to try and become one of the elite Greater Master Swordsmen, a title that only twelve people lay claim to in the whole academy!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Alicization Running: Part 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been two years since Kirito entered another mysterious fantasy world and met the boy named Eugeo. At the Northern Centoria Master Swordsmanship Academy, the two of them have advanced to become upper rank trainee swordsmen. Now they spend their days training, aiming to one day earn the rank of Integrity Knight, the greatest peacekeepers in the human world. Soon, appropriate for their new ranks, both Kirito and Eugeo are assigned apprentices and they all deepen their bonds while perfecting their bodies and minds. But suddenly, an evil rears its head and threatens their peaceful lives. Eugeo tries to draw his sword to fight but he finds himself helpless as a message appears in words he can't read. They say--SYSTEM ALERT.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Alicization Rising: Part 3!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! Eugeo has finally met Alice again, but she's no longer the same girl he once knew, now calling herself an Integrity Knight. Even worse, the reason for Alice's unexpected return is to capture Kirito and Eugeo! .

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. "Alicization Dividing: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! After Kirito and Eugeo are separated in the Central Cathedral, Eugeo continues his quest alone-until he encounters a legendary hero he's admired since childhood. Can Eugeo defeat him alone...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "Alicization Dividing: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

After getting separated, Kirito and Eugeo have continued their struggle to reach the 100th floor of Central Cathedral -- Eugeo in hopes of restoring Alice to her true self, and Kirito for the sake of the Underworld. But on the 99th floor, Kirito must first face a heartrendingly familiar Integrity Knight.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Alicization Invading!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Adminstrator's defeat has come at a heavy cost: The death of Eugeo as well as the mental decline of Kirito. Six months after the epic battle, Kirito spends his days in the Underworld wheelchair-bound; bereft of emotion or a will to live. Although Alice and Bercouli do what they can to help him, it isn't long before the armies of the dark territory start to move in earnest.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "Alicization Exploding!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Fifty-thousand troops led by Gabriel Miller, aka Emperor Vecta prepare to invade the human lands defended by Bercouli and his army of five thousand. Kirito, still out of commission, is left in the care of Ronie and Tiese. Chancellor of the dark mages guild Dee Eye Ell also threatens to vanquish the army by launching a large-scale magical attack of her own. And in the midst of chaos, the one who appears to turn the tide of battle is none other than...Asuna?!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. "Alicization Awakening!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The Priestess of Light, Alice. If we sacrifice all members of the army of darkness, she will be within our grasp...

It is the second day of the final stress test. The army of darkness, driven to desperation by the coordinated onslaught at the hands of the Integrity Knights, has begun to retaliate with incredibly reckless tactics. Critter, who had been observing the events of the Underworld from the outside, has successfully created a gateway for the masses under the guise of an invitation for "A limited-time beta test for a new VRMMO in production." This digital invite has bolstered the forces of the army of darkness by over fifty thousand people.

Asuna, unable to compete with such a level reinforcement, begins to sink into depair. But all is not lost! Two new deities of the Underworld will descend to lend their aid: The Blazing White Solus and the Earthmother Terraria. And the ones in possession of these super-accounts are none other than Sinon and Leafa!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Alicization Lasting!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The second day of the Final Stress Test rages on. Having defeated Sinon and Leafa--even with the added might of their godly super-accounts--Gabriel drives Alice into a corner.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the battlefield, Asuna is pushed to her limits as she defends Kirito from the army of Darkness. But just when all seems lost, a voice cries out in Kirito's heart, urging him back into the world. Grabbing hold of that light in the darkness, the black swordsman awakens...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Fine $8.30

Volume 19 - 1st printing. "Moon Cradle: Part 1 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

After three-hundred years of turmoil, a new era begins for the Underworld. A lost child of Vecta, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, has defeated the Dark God and cemented peace for all the realm. But at the heart of human lands, atop Central Cathedral, Ronie Arabel, newly promoted to Integrity Knight apprentice, receives foreboding words from Kirito.

"War will come again."

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. "Moon Cradle: Part 2 of 2!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The Taboo Index and the Law of Power have both been breached by a single murder. The shadowy culprit's intentions are clear as day: the human realm and the dark territory must go to war again. With the help of Iskahn, commander of the Dark Army, Kirito seeks to bring the criminal to justice. But as they conduct an investigation with Asuna's help, disaster strikes again! Ronie and Tiese have been poisoned!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

Volume 21 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring I!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been a month since Kirito and Asuna returned from the Underworld. Together again with Alice, who managed to secure a life in the real world, it should've been happily ever after... But, as luck would have it, the three find themselves involved in a VRMMO by the name of Unital Ring, and all their stats have been reset to level one! It's time for Kirito to put his experience to the test in a genuine Survival MMO!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 22 - 1st printing. "Kiss and Fly"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Everyone knows that any good MMO has an abundance of side quests to complement the main storyline. With that in mind, join Kirito and friends for a peek behind the scenes across four all-new side stories!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 23 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring II!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMO "Unital Ring," Shinon was also thrust into the online world. After numerous setbacks, she finds herself without friends or equipment, and only a few "Thirst Points" left to her name. Backed against a wall, she'll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster to survive.

Meanwhile, Kirito's group splits in order to both search for Shinon and defend their home, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies in wait...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 24 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring III!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art by Tsubasa Hazuki. Cover by abec. Translated by Stephen Paul.

A reunion with Seijirou leads Kirito, Asuna, and Alice back to a version of the Underworld where 200 years have passed since the Great War. There, they find not only the descendants of Ronie and Tiese, but also a man claiming to be the leader of the Integrity Knights, whose eyes resemble his eyes-the one Kirito lost.

Meanwhile, in the world of Unital Ring, the ultimate malice targeting Kirito and his friends finally reveals itself!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring IV!"

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Kirito's chance encounter with Eolyne, a man with the same eyes and voice as his deceased friend, shakes him to the core. But with the possibility of an interworld war breaking out in the Underworld growing higher by the day, Kirito has no time to be sentimental. Meanwhile, the decisive battle against Mutasina of the Virtual Research Society looms, and she's used her powers to force a battalion of one hundred mages under her command. Can Kirito and company devise a strategy to defy their overwhelming disadvantage in time, or will it all be for naught?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 26 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring V!" Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and Cover by abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. On the 80th floor of the Central Cathedral, Kirito, Asuna, and Alice have a reunion with dear friends, but Kirito is pulled away to Planet Admina to investigate the approaching threat to the Underworld. Meanwhile, in Unital Ring, Sinon, Silica, and company are putting up a good fight against the field bosses, but the conflict intensifies in a way few could have predicted... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. "Unital Ring VI!" Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and Cover by abec. Translated by Stephen Paul. After two hundred years, Kirito is finally reunited with Selka, Ronie and Tiese, but the girls are shocked to see Eolyne, who bears a striking resemblance to their fallen comrade. Then, with no time to process their feelings, the three Integrity Knights are thrown into battle alongside Eolyne and the Integrity Pilots. The old defenders of the Underworld join the new as the next chapter of the Unital Ring arc commences! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $15.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012!

One month after Akihiko Kayaba's game of death began, the death toll continues to rise, two thousand players having already lost their lives to the ultra-difficult VRMMO world of Sword Art Online. On the day of the strategy meeting to plan out the first-floor boss battle, Kirito, a solo player who vows to fight alone to get stronger, runs into a rare, high-level female player. She gracefully dispatches powerful monsters with a single rapier that flashes like a shooting star in the night. This volume contains three stories, including "Aria of a Starless Night," which details how Kirito came to be called the Black Swordsman, and "Rondo of a Fragile Blade," the tragic tale of a young blacksmith that takes place before the second-floor boss fight.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! Having cleared the first and second levels of Aincrad at great cost, Kirito, Asuna, and the rest of the players ascend to Level Three. New challenges await them even as tenuous new allies appear, in the vast forest that encompasses the entire level. Meanwhile, the first player-wide strategy meeting on the new level forces Asuna and Kirito to make a difficult choice.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

The runaway best-selling fantasy light novel franchise that topped the charts in 2012! Having cleared the first and second levels of Aincrad at great cost, Kirito, Asuna, and the rest of the players ascend to Level Three. New challenges await them even as tenuous new allies appear, in the vast forest that encompasses the entire level. Meanwhile, the first player-wide strategy meeting on the new level forces Asuna and Kirito to make a difficult choice.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 300 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

Having reached the second floor of Aincrad, Asuna decides to have a player-controlled blacksmith upgrade her beloved sword, a rare Wind Fleuret - but when the unimaginable happens and the sword is shattered in the attempt, Kirito suspects foul play. Did the blacksmith really just happen to destroy an incredibly valuable item? And if not, is there any way to get it back? If there is a conspiracy of thieves, how can they be stopped before they spread too much mistrust? The game of death is bad enough already!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it's time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis - but here begins Asuna's discontent, for in doing so they will have to face her least favorite monster ever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

It's been just two months since they were trapped in the game of death that is Sword Art Online, and Kirito and Asuna continue their struggle at the vanguard of progress through the game. The fifth floor of Aincrad is a mazelike ruin, and the two dare to take pleasure in raiding it for the treasure it contains. Upon returning to the fourth floor, it's time to do some questing on behalf of the Elf Lord Yofilis - but here begins Asuna's discontent, for in doing so they will have to face her least favorite monster ever!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

After successfully untangling themselves from a dangerous encounter with the Black Poncho Man and clearing the fifth floor of Aincrad, Kirito and Asuna head to the next challenge, an area filled with...puzzles? What's more, because of the precarious balance of power between two large guilds aiming for the same item, 'The Flag of Valor', there's also a murderous PK group to be wary of. As the problems seem to pile up, Kirito and Asuna face the sixth floor of Aincrad completely unaware of the malicious trap awaiting them!!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki.

At long last, Kirito and Asuna have reunited with Kizmel the dark elf. But the happy reunion doesn't last for long. With remaining keys to collect, the appearance of AI that seem a little too lifelike, and a "secret quest" to deal with, Kirito and Asuna will have their hands full as they attempt to clear the sixth floor in one piece!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki. The seventh floor of Aincrad—a massive casino where over half the games beta testers dropped out before launch. Kirito was among the many who lost everything in its Battle Arena back then. When an informant named Argo the Rat entices Kirito and Asuna with knowledge that could aid in their investigation, the pair soon plunge into the casinos dark underbelly once more. Meanwhile, the Elf War quest also reaches a sudden turning point when a flurry of crises rock the dark elves home!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Reki Kawahara. Art and cover by Tsubasa Hazuki. The secret feud between the Nachtoy and the Korloy families, who control the Volupta Grand Casino on the seventh floor, takes an unprecedented turn when Kirito and Asuna intervene. But when Kirito attempts to expose the Korloy familys misdeeds, he ends up stumbling into a trap. Now he has just two days to unravel a mystery, put an end to an unscrupulous conspiracy, and defeat the floor boss. Its all leading up to a showdown in the arena where everythings on the line! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 236 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 1 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. In the Edo era, young Jinta and his sister must flee their home, finding refuge in a mountain village. Years later, Jinta has grown into a skilled swordsman, sworn to protect the priestess of the village shrine. Charged with slaying a demon that threatens the shrine, Jinta confronts the malevolent creature in the forest, only to learn a shocking truth. The demon speaks of events one hundred and seventy years hence, when Jinta must confront the demon in the future. Thus begins an epic fantasy journey that spans multiple eras as Jinta hunts a demon through time and must come to terms with his own dark nature. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Fine $5.99

Volume 2 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. For generations, a shrine has stood in the mountain village of Kadono, and for each generation the shrine has had an Itsukihime-its shrine maiden-and the maiden has had her guardian. During the Edo period, a young man named Jinta protects the town and the Itsukihime. When he confronts a strange demon in the nearby forest, it tells him that in the distant future a Demon God will threaten all people, everywhere, and it claims that the the Demon God's rise to power springs from this very time and place, in the village of Kadono. So begins the centuries-spanning journey of a man tainted by demons, hunting through time to seek justice for what he's lost, and to find a reason to keep on fighting. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. HAZY DREAMS, HONEYED SNOW. Edo, the winter of 1856. The city is abuzz over a liquor known as Snows Memory. The craze sparks an incident, and demon hunter Jinya finds himself embroiled in intoxicating affairs. Amid the intrigue and rumor, he uncovers signs that point to his long-lost younger sister. But does Jinya want to find her, when their future looms and their past is inescapable? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 264 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 4 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. AN UNLIKELY PACT. It is year two of the Bunkyu era. Six years have passed since the alcohol craze that stole yet more loved ones from Jinyas life, but as time marches forward, so must he. The new era keeps Edo on edge as the anti-shogunate movement gains momentum with each passing day. Meanwhile, Jinya investigates rumors of a demonic sword and meets Hatakeyama Yasuhide—a samurai who serves the feudal lord of Aizu and has sworn loyalty to the shogunate. But just how far will this samurai go to prevent the shogunate from becoming just another relic of the past? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 328 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 5 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. MODERN WORLD, ANCIENT PROBLEMS. Its 1872, year five of the Meiji era, and the world is rapidly changing, long leaving the samurai behind—but some things arent content to remain a memory of the past. Now in Kyoto with his daughter Nomari, Jinya runs a soba restaurant by day and patrols the streets at night hunting demons, which have strangely been increasing in number. As Jinya investigates the cause, it seems someone known as Magatsume is secretly responsible, but who could they be? And what do they want? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 6 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. A PARADE OF DEMONS. Its 1877, and both the Meiji era and Jinyas daughter, Nomari, are coming into adolescence—and all the growing pains that entails. Meanwhile, Somegorou brings Jinya a rumor of a nightly procession of demons parading the streets of Kyoto, and it seems that they are being led by the chain-manipulating demon that gave Jinya and Kaneomi so much grief in the past. To make a bad situation worse, Magatsume, the harbinger of calamity, has something in store for them as well… Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 7 -1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. FAMILY REUNION. It is now year 16 of the Meiji era (1883 AD). 43 years have passed since Jinya left all he knew in Kadono and set off on a journey to grow stronger. In that time, hes forged a somewhat peaceful life for himself at Demon Soba with his daughter and friends. But if Jinyas many years have taught him anything, its that nothing lasts forever—a lesson made all too clear as he once again crosses paths with Suzune, his sister who is determined to become the Demon God. As their reunion threatens to change not only the trajectory of his own fate, but of those around him as well, Jinya will finally give his answer to the question posed long ago: Human, for what purpose do you wield your blade? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. BRIGHTER LIGHTS, DARKER SHADOWS. As time marches on, relics of the past are cast away and the people of Japan turn their attention to the marvels of modern technology. In year eleven of the Taisho era, Akitsu Somegorou the Fourth visits Tokyo to partake in a party hosted by the Nagumo, a famous spirit-hunting family. Like Akitsu, the Nagumo family slay demons for a living, but with the fear of demons slowly fading from the hearts of man, theyve joined hands with their foes in a bid for survival. As the Taisho arc unfolds, the Imperial Capital will become the stage for a battle between the humans of Tokyo and the demons scheming behind the scenes. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. SHOWDOWN IN THE CAPITAL. Its been 39 years since Jinyas defeat at the hands of Magatsume. Time marches on, the world continues to change, and friends and enemies alike continue to slip in and out of Jinyas life, but his determination to gain strength and fight evil continues to grow. As tensions between Jinya and the Nagumo family come to a head, Jinya and Somegorou make their way to rescue Kimiko and Ryuuna. The Nagumo family and their demon underlings push Jinya and Somegorou to their limits, but when an unexpected face from the demon hunters past joins the fray, will the scales tip in favor of their victory, or their defeat? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. SHOWDOWN IN THE CAPITAL. Its been 39 years since Jinyas defeat at the hands of Magatsume. A POWER FROM THE PAST. With his allies by his side, Jinya manages to bring an end to Nagumo Eizens schemes. But while the lives of those dear to him are safe, the demonic sword he sought, Demon Wail, is taken by Yonabari amid the chaos. Yonabari is secretly after a power hidden in the blade—a power with deep ties to Jinyas memory of Kadono… Is the sword lost to Jinya forever? And as the sun sets on the Taisho era, can Jinya hold those dear to him close despite the march of time? Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. SHOWDOWN IN THE CAPITAL. Its been 39 years since Jinyas defeat at the hands of Magatsume. SEARCHING IN THE SHADOWS. The year is Showa 34 (1959 AD). Rising from the ashes of the great war, Tokyo is rebuilding and changing rapidly all around Jinya. As the demon hunter searches for his place in this new world, a rumor reaches his ear—a prostitute with a flower name reminiscent of Magatsumes daughters is working in the Dove District, a flourishing red-light district of downtown Tokyo. But when Jinya goes to investigate, he gets caught up in a strange case that is more than he bargained for. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 344 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. SHOWDOWN IN THE CAPITAL. Its been 39 years since Jinyas defeat at the hands of Magatsume. THE DEMON COMES HOME. In year 21 of the Heisei era (2009 AD), Jinya returns to his hometown Kadono. Only a year remains until the foretold arrival of the Demon God—his sister, Suzune. To prepare for their fated confrontation, Jinya enrolls in the high school located on the former grounds of the Itsukihime shrine, and among his classmates is the Itsukihime of the Heisei era, Himekawa Miyaka. And if finding his place in this old-yet-new environment isnt enough to keep him busy, Jinya finds himself discovering not only what new dangers the night holds, but the final secret of the Yatonomori Kaneomi blades as well. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 288 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Written by Motoo Nakanishi. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka. Adapted by Athena Michaels. OLD FACES IN FAMILIAR PLACES. Less than a year remains until the advent of the Demon God, and Jinya is enjoying high school life with Miyaka and his other new friends. Like his classmates, his days are filled with school bells, outings with friends, and study woes, but unlike them, he is constantly on the alert for anything supernatural. When Jinya begins investigating strange urban legends that begin cropping up, he discovers an old enemy—Yonabari—is behind them. Determined to bring down the devious demon, Jinya teams up with the Heisei-era Somegorou to fight Yonabari—and this time, itll be a battle to the death. Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 344 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Mature Readers Cover price $15.99.

1st Printing. Written by Murasaki Shikibu. Adapted by Yoshitaka Amano. Considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W.

2nd or later printing. Written by Murasaki Shikibu. Adapted by Yoshitaka Amano. Considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W.

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1st Printing - Written by Jose Saramago, illustrated by Peter Sis. This is the story of how the two bravest people in a kingdom of cowards manage to find, inspire, and, finally, love one another. In this richly imagined tale, illustrated with the beautiful drawings of Peter Sis, Nobel laureate Saramago shows that sometimes, dreaming is the true path to happiness. Softcover, 5" x 6.5", 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.00.