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The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist Hardcover – November 8, 2005

by Hiromu Arakawa (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 177 ratings
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Original art from series creator, Hiromu Arakawa; Somewhere between science, magic and art lies Fullmetal Alchemist!

Translated faithfully from the Japanese edition, this coffee table book contains all the Fullmetal Alchemist color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2003. The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist contains over 90 pages of gorgeous painted illustrations, including all the title pages as printed in color in the Japanese magazine Shonen Gangan; Japanese tankobon (graphic novel) and promotional artwork, with source listings; portraits of the main characters; and character designs from the PS2 game Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel.

Includes a special two-page message from Hiromu Arakawa.
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    VIZ Media LLC
  4. Publication date
    November 8, 2005
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.75 x 12 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1421501589
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1421501581
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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ VIZ Media LLC; Illustrated edition (November 8, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1421501589
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1421501581
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 177 ratings

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Hiromu Arakawa

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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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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
177 global ratings
nice illustrations and got a good chuckle out of it; packaging of the books could've been better though
5 Stars
nice illustrations and got a good chuckle out of it; packaging of the books could've been better though
After reading the various reviews about the three artbooks, I decided to go with buying the first two artbooks. As some other reviews have already said, you can even see the brushstrokes of the illustrations in the book (I like to see that kind of detail and Arakawa's comments on her paintings made me laugh) and the afterword at the end of the book gave me a good chuckle. I knew the books were going to be tall, so I had set aside some space on my bookshelf for them and they're a little over an inch taller than the Nausicaa box set I have.The only problem I had was in the packaging of the books when they were delivered from Amazon as a corner of the book was squished as you can see from my photo (would've been great if they had padded around the books instead of tightly wrapping it in a cardboard like envelope package).
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setsuko2389
5.0 out of 5 stars nice illustrations and got a good chuckle out of it; packaging of the books could've been better though
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016
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After reading the various reviews about the three artbooks, I decided to go with buying the first two artbooks. As some other reviews have already said, you can even see the brushstrokes of the illustrations in the book (I like to see that kind of detail and Arakawa's comments on her paintings made me laugh) and the afterword at the end of the book gave me a good chuckle. I knew the books were going to be tall, so I had set aside some space on my bookshelf for them and they're a little over an inch taller than the Nausicaa box set I have.

The only problem I had was in the packaging of the books when they were delivered from Amazon as a corner of the book was squished as you can see from my photo (would've been great if they had padded around the books instead of tightly wrapping it in a cardboard like envelope package).
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setsuko2389
5.0 out of 5 stars nice illustrations and got a good chuckle out of it; packaging of the books could've been better though
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016
After reading the various reviews about the three artbooks, I decided to go with buying the first two artbooks. As some other reviews have already said, you can even see the brushstrokes of the illustrations in the book (I like to see that kind of detail and Arakawa's comments on her paintings made me laugh) and the afterword at the end of the book gave me a good chuckle. I knew the books were going to be tall, so I had set aside some space on my bookshelf for them and they're a little over an inch taller than the Nausicaa box set I have.

The only problem I had was in the packaging of the books when they were delivered from Amazon as a corner of the book was squished as you can see from my photo (would've been great if they had padded around the books instead of tightly wrapping it in a cardboard like envelope package).
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5.0 out of 5 stars :)
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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Huge fan of FMA. The best part of the book was the little snippets she includes about what she was doing while she was making a certain piece. Personally I wished it was more behind the scenes, like explaining her thoughts and her process when she was making the series, but it's an art book so can't expect much from there. Still a great addition to any collection.
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Wishbone
5.0 out of 5 stars Most have for fans of the series
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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I got this as a gift for my weaboo of a girlfriend. The footnotes turn an otherwise shallow page flipping experience into a nice insightful look at the artist's thought process. Print quality is nice, and it's great that it's a hardcover with a nice finish on the cover. If you or someone you know like FMA, this book is an easy recommendation.
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Mackenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
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Bought as a gift set for my sister who is a big fan, she loved it very much
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Bucky K
4.0 out of 5 stars Do you need to buy it? Yes of course if you are FMA-crazy
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2012
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Should you buy these "art of FMA" books? Is it worth the money? Well, I was wondering the same thing. I bought the following 3 books:

1. The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist
2. The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist 2, and
3. The Art of Fullmetal Alchemist: The Anime

They're all the same publisher and size and look nice together on the shelf. The contents, as everyone here has noted, are 99.99% full color illustrations. However, for items 1 and 2, you also get small footnotes from Hiromu Arakawa. Her comments are very brief but revealing. I felt I learned something about what it's like to be a manga author after reading about her feelings about each piece. If you are a fan, an artist, or considering becoming a manga writer, you should read it! Item 2 has a hilarious afterword by her in the form of a comic strip. For Item 3, there is an interview with Yoshiyuki Ito, the character designer for the anime (which Arakawa worked on only minimally). Personally, I much prefer Arakawa's comments, she is just such a character! What must it be like to create the world's most loved boy and robot? She must be on cloud nine. Roll over, JK Rowling. I'd rather be Arakawa any day! Ahem. End of review.
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Yolanda Gaines
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for FMA fans
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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In this book, Arawaka shows some beautiful illustrations from magazine spreads, book covers, and even a few sketches from PS2 game! Honestly, this book is a necessity for any FMA fan.
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kindlemom1 (My Guilty Obsession Blog)
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2018
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Gorgeous illustrations. Seriously so worth it whether you have a fan of the series or someone who just really appreciates all the beautiful artwork and colors.
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Kayla
5.0 out of 5 stars Boyfriend loves it.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021
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Came in great condition.
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emma
2.0 out of 5 stars Damage report
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2022
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It's got scratches on the top. I'm unhappy that I paid full price for a damaged item, it should have been discounted.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Damage report
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2022
It's got scratches on the top. I'm unhappy that I paid full price for a damaged item, it should have been discounted.
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Georgina Lyell
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2022
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Bought as a gift for my partner who collects concept art books. There are some really beautiful illustrations
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Gabriele Strano
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool and Humble
Reviewed in Italy on December 3, 2021
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The first artbook of Arakawa Is very good and the mangaka comment everything and that's so helpful.
Just buy It because It deserve It!
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Gema
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonito
Reviewed in Spain on October 2, 2021
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Es un buen libro de arte, ojo, no guía de arte.
Cuenta con ilustraciones del anime preciosas.
Es la edición inglesa pero no hay mucho texto.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in Germany on August 12, 2021
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good book
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