{"product_id":"berserk-deluxe-volume-1-isbn-9781506711980","title":"Berserk Deluxe Volume 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning deluxe edition collecting volumes 1–3 of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling adult fantasy horror manga—now presented in the original oversized serialization format!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e as never before in this collector’s item featuring a leatherette hardcover, red foiling, a ribbon bookmark, and larger-than-life art.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave you got the Guts?\u003c\/i\u003e Kentaro Miura's \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e has outraged, horrified, and delighted manga and anime fanatics since 1989, creating an international legion of hardcore devotees and inspiring a plethora of TV series, feature films, and video games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow the badass champion of adult fantasy manga is presented as it was originally intended—in an oversized serialization format! This high-quality deluxe edition includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e Volumes 1–3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\" x 10\" leatherette hardcover and binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed foiling details and ribbon bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized art by Kentaro Miura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith nearly 700 pages, this is the ultimate collector’s item for new and longtime fans. Complete your manga set of \u003ci\u003eBerserk Deluxe Editions\u003c\/i\u003e and immerse yourself in the \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e universe as never before. \u003ci\u003eNo Guts, no glory!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor mature audiences.\u003c\/b\u003eWhile attending college at Nihon University, in 1988, Kentaro Miura debuted a 48-page manga known as \u003ci\u003eBerserk Prototype\u003c\/i\u003e, an introduction to the current \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e fantasy world. It went on to win Miura a prize from the Comi Manga School. In 1989, after receiving a doctorate degree, Kentarou started a project titled King of Wolves based on a script by Buronson, writer of \u003ci\u003eHokuto no Ken\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eFist Of The North Star\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1990, the first volume \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e was released with a relatively limited success. Miura again collaborated with Buronson on manga entitled \u003ci\u003eJapan\u003c\/i\u003e. Miura's fame grew after \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e began \"The Golden Age\" story arc and the huge success of this masterpiece made of him one of the most prominent contemporary manga artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1997, Miura supervised the production of 25 anime episodes of \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e that aired in the same year on NTV. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe series has also spawned a whole host of merchandise, both official and fan made, ranging from statues and action figures, to key rings, video games, and a trading card game. In 2002, Kentaro Miura received the second place in the Tezuka Osamu (Astro Boy) Cultural Prize of Excellence for \u003ci\u003eBerserk\u003c\/i\u003e. The author lives in Tokyo, Japan.","brand":"Dark Horse Manga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300362113253,"sku":"NP9781506711980","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506711980.jpg?v=1767722449","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/berserk-deluxe-volume-1-isbn-9781506711980","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}