The Rose of Versailles 1972-73 [Deluxe Limited Edition] 3

Special Edition Celebrating Riyoko Ikeda's 50th Anniversary and 45th Anniversary of the Beginning of the Series! The brilliant masterpiece in the history of Japanese manga, "The Rose of Versailles," is now available in a luxurious, dreamlike edition!!

The magazine features a stunning, first-ever B5 size, the same format as when it first appeared in magazines. Beautifully bound in hardcover. The frontispieces of each chapter are included within the manga text for the first time in their original serialization size. A new interview with Ikeda-sensei is planned, and more—the ultimate version fans have long dreamed of has finally come true! This first edition is completely limited, so don't miss this opportunity!

The brilliant masterpiece in the history of Japanese shojo manga, "The Rose of Versailles," was serialized in Weekly Margaret (Shueisha) from 1972 to 1973. Set in 18th century France, this historical epic tale of love and struggle centers on Queen Marie Antoinette and Oscar, the youngest daughter of an aristocratic family but raised as a boy, alongside a cast of fascinating characters like André and Fersen, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous times leading up to the French Revolution. Its grand scale and splendid, romantic content, unlike anything seen in shojo manga up until that point, earned it enthusiastic support from readers and made it a huge hit. Not only was it adapted into a stage play by the Takarazuka Revue in 1974, enjoying an unprecedented run, but in 1979 it was also made into a live-action film directed by renowned director Jacques Demy and filmed on location in France. The TV anime version, also produced in 1979, was hugely popular overseas. The work transcended gender and age barriers, sparking a nationwide social phenomenon known as the "Rose of Versailles," and remains beloved by countless fans even in the 21st century as an enduring classic.

This beautifully bound and bound hardcover features gold foil embossing. All frontispieces are included for the first time within each issue's main text in their original serialization size, and all color pages are reprinted. This edition faithfully reproduces the original serialization page layout. Each volume will include a new interview with Riyoko Ikeda, and a comprehensive gallery featuring original cover art, previews, and related illustrations. "I wish there was a book like this..." - the ultimate deluxe book that every Rose of Versailles fan has dreamed of at least once - is now finally here.

Ikeda herself describes The Rose of Versailles as "a monument to my youth." It's an irreplaceable memory... And a gift for yourself or someone special... Discover the true value of The Rose of Versailles, as never before experienced!

◆Three Major Features of This Series [1] High-definition, full-size B5 pages for the first time since the magazine serialization. [2] Made with high-quality, fade-resistant paper, featuring a heavy, beautiful binding and binding. [3] All title pages are included within the text for the first time in their original size, and all color pages are reproduced. An author interview is also planned.

First B5 full-size hardcover edition, approximately 270 pages per volume, gold foil embossed covers, floral prints, and a spine (string). All title pages are included within the text for the first time, all color pages are reproduced, and the pagination from the original serialization is reproduced. Made with high-quality, fade-resistant paper. Bonus features at the end of each volume: a new interview with Ikeda Riyoko (planned for each volume); a gallery featuring the original title pages, cover art, previews, and related illustrations; original data, commentary, illustrations, and more.

*The above specifications and information are current as of September 2016 and are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

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