Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost 1

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Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost 1 by Kaori Yuki is a dark reimagining of the classic fairy tale. It follows the journey of Belle, who ventures into a cursed castle and encounters a mysterious prince trapped in the form of a beast. As secrets of the past unravel, Belle must confront hidden truths to break the castle's ominous spell.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you love intricate storytelling and dark, fantastical reimaginings of classic tales. The artwork is stunning, and the plot weaves elements of romance and mystery, capturing the tension between beauty and darkness within a fairy tale setting.

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Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost 1

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The story of Belle and her beast as you've never seen it before, with sinister, creeping shadows suffusing a door to a wider, magical world. This dark, fairytale adventure is the latest sumptuous masterpiece from the creator of Angel Sanctuary and Alice in Murderland, perfect for fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride!

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Young and rambunctious Belle insists on going out to play in the forbidden woods, but her adventurous streak abruptly ends when her mother is spirited away by a beast known to kidnap beautiful women. Twisted by the loss of his wife, Belle's father keeps his daughter and her unusual violet hair locked away in an effort to "protect" her from prying eyes.

Years later, news of the beast's reappearance coaxes Belle back to the woods where it all beganβ€”but her desperate search for the truth may be more perilous than she could have ever imagined...

Series: Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost

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Kaori Yuki presents a gothic, ornate retelling of the classic fairy tale with unique twists, filled with dark, mysterious elements. Readers appreciate the captivating and intriguing characters, and the story's dark fantasy appeal is recommended for those seeking something fresh and compelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646512508

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 51g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Kaori Yuki is a household name in Japan as a gothic manga specialist, having been in the business since 1987 and penning bestsellers like Angel Sanctuary, The Cain Saga, and Godchild. Beauty and the Beast of the Lost Paradise is Yuki's second foray into the world of twisted fairytales, having wrapped on Alice in Murderland in 2018.

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