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Dr. STONE, Vol. 1

Series: Dr. STONE
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Dr. STONE, Vol. 1 introduces a unique blend of science fiction and adventure where two high school students, Taiju and Senku, find themselves in a world where humanity has been petrified for thousands of years. With Senku's keen scientific mind and Taiju's physical strength, they embark on a mission to rebuild civilisation from the ground up, relying on knowledge and science to navigate through challenges in a stone age world. This first volume sets the stage for their ambitious quest to reignite the spark of human progress.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're fascinated by survival stories with a scientific twist. It explores the adventure of rebuilding civilisation from scratch after a mysterious phenomenon petrifies humanity. The blend of science, humour, and adventure makes it an exciting read for fans of inventive problem-solving and dynamic characters.

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Imagine waking to a world where every last human has been mysteriously turned to stone...

One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim—until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilisation with the power of science!

One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues. However, he’s not alone! His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he's got a grand plan in mind—to kickstart civilisation with the power of science!

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dr. STONE, Vol. 1 by Riichiro Inagaki generally receives positive feedback for its unique blend of science fiction and adventure. Readers appreciate the intriguing premise of humanity being petrified for millennia and the protagonist's quest to rebuild civilization through scientific ingenuity. The book's art style is often praised for its detail and dynamics, enhancing the engaging storyline and character development.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974702619

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

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  • Illustrated by Boichi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 200

About the Author

Boichi is a Korean-born artist currently living and working in Japan. His previous works include Sun-Ken Rock and Terra Formars Asimov.

Riichiro Inagaki is a Japanese manga writer from Tokyo. He is the writer for the sports manga series Eyeshield 21, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump.

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