| The Legend of Zelda, Volume 1 | 
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Sales Rank: 13062
Category: Book
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Studio: VIZ Media LLC
Manufacturer: VIZ Media LLC
Label: VIZ Media LLC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 200
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5 x 0.7
ISBN: 1421523272
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5952
EAN: 9781421523279
ASIN: 1421523272
Publication Date: October 7, 2008
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 great for fans December 15, 2008
this book is very good for manga lovers and zelda lovers some people may say this book is defective but please look at the your reading the wrong way ,so if you can read that warning you will love this book
legend of zelda volume one November 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I absolutely loved this manga. It was so funny. I can't wait for the next one.
The Legend of Zelda: Manga of Time November 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like all good things in the world, Zelda has finally become a manga, and a great one by two very insightful artists!
Of course, first thing's first, if you have a problem reading right-to-left, manga isn't your thing :(
Nextly, this manga was beautifully drawn and well-written! In the first part, with Link as a child, the attitude is carefree and light. I love the talkative and naive Link (with dialogue!) as I can now actually see and almost feel his reactions to certain situations. Although it doesn't stay true to the video game except for the plotline (then again, what movie stays really true to the book?), it doesn't matter to me as I prefer to have a different spin on the manga then the video game. After all, I know the videogame by heart. The manga doesn't elaborate on boss battles but that's fine.
I'd say the best part about the "Child Saga" would be when Link first meets Zelda incogneto. It shows how mature yet playful she really is. We realize that Zelda is only a princess at birth, but Sage by choice when she accepts her dreams.
When finally getting to the "Adult Saga," the tone is still carefree but a lot more darker and serious. The grown enigmatic Link we knew in the OoT video game is actually a grown child who's struggling to survive in order to destroy Ganon.
Again, the manga is well-written and beautifully made! It is a MUST for all true Zelda fans!
The only beef I have with the manga actually involves the translation. In Japan, manga is aimed towards young adults and older, but VIZ always dumbs down the language. I would have liked mild swearing and deeper dialogue as some conversations in the book are a bit shallow (it's rated A for all ages) but VIZ always dumbs down the language (like in Kingdom Hearts).
But, nonetheless, it's still deserves a spot on your shelf!
Worth a look for Link fans October 24, 2008
Great for all ages of Link fans, however if you aren't familiar with the game, it won't make much sense and the story will look like it is skipping around a lot. Granted, there is a LOT of story to cram into 2 volumes, so I think the writers/artists did very well! There are some surprising changes, but nothing that will affect the plot and it's great to see some actual character development.
A must-have for Zelda collectors!
A Classic Based on a Classic October 20, 2008
Let me say right off, I do NOT like anime, manga, or most japanese culture in the least, however, I am a HUGE Zelda fan, and that's all you need to be to enjoy this book.
This book takes the epic scope of Ocarina of Time's story and truly makes it work as a fantasy tale. While remaining true to the game with both it's plot and visuals, it adds extra twists and fleshes out characters in a way that only serves to improve the experience, and better give you a glimpse into the world of Link and Zelda.
You DO have to read it from right to left, which is something that you have to get used to, but it's no major issue at all. The book is action packed, funny at times, dramatic at others, but always kid friendly.
If you liked the classic N64 game, this book is a must.
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