Magus Of The Library 1

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Magus of the Library 1 by Mitsu Izumi, belonging to the Graphic Novels category, follows the story of a young boy named Theo who lives in a remote village where stories and libraries are treasures. Theo is drawn to the mysterious magic of books despite being stigmatized for his heritage. When he encounters a travelling librarian, his fate changes, setting him on a captivating adventure into the world of knowledge and magic.
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If you have a passion for tales that celebrate the magic of books and the adventure of storytelling, you may find this graphic novel captivating. Its beautifully illustrated pages and enchanting story will appeal to those who appreciate the transformative power of literature and the journeys it can inspire.

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Magus Of The Library 1

The story of a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading. A beautifully drawn, spirited fantasy adventure, like a Fullmetal Alchemist for all ages.

A story about a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading, Magus of the Library is a beautifully-drawn, spirited fantasy adventure, like a Fullmetal Alchemist for all ages!

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A story about a poor boy swept away by a kind library mage and the (literal) magic of reading, Magus of the Library is a beautifully-drawn, spirited fantasy adventure, like a Fullmetal Alchemist for all ages!

Ages 13 and up.

The Magic of the Written Word

In the small village of Amun lives a poor boy named Theo. Theo adores books, but because of his pointed ears and impoverished life, he isn't allowed to use the village library. As he endures the prejudice and hatred of the village, he dreams of going where such things don't exist - Aftzaak, City of Books. But one day, Theo chances to meet a Kafnaβ€” a librarian who works for the great library of Aftzaakβ€” and his life changes forever...

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Magus of the Library has been praised for its appeal to book lovers and is considered a standout manga, worthy of being part of any collection. It has been highlighted as one of the best in its genre for the year.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781632368232

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

The creator of many short manga stories, Mitsu Izumi's first serialized manga was an adaptation of the hit anime anohana- The Flower We Saw That Day in 2012, followed by the original series 7th Garden, which was published in English by Viz Media. Magus of the Library is her latest series, now being released in English by Kodansha Comics.

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