{"title":"Series: MARS 30th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMARS 30th Anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e collection offers a diverse journey through imagination and insight, blending rich narratives from \u003cem\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e with thoughtful explorations in \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers can expect titles that challenge the mind, inspire creativity, and open new perspectives across genres including \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRomance\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eChildren’s Books\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the artistry captured in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e to the depth of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e accounts and practical wisdom in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, this series commemorates a wide-ranging literary celebration. Each title invites readers to engage with unique themes and compelling stories, marking a rich anniversary milestone in storytelling and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mars-30th-anniversary-edition-1-by-fuyumi-soryo-9798888777848","title":"MARS 30th Anniversary Edition 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unforgettable classic shojo manga about two young people against the world who overcome their pain by relying on each other returns, in a glittering metallic hardcover with all-new cover illustrations and translation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKira's life has been marked by pain. Gang violence took her father when she was young, and her mother's remarriage only inflicted even more appalling scars. She has no trust left to offer the world, so when a ravishingly handsome boy asks her for directions one day, she draws a map and hands it to him without a word. On the other side of the map is one of her drawings, which catches the eye of the boy, a motorcyclist named Rei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the two end up in the same class, an outrageous incident will bind them together—Rei promising to model for Kira in exchange for more of her art. But Rei has also suffered a family tragedy that has worn down his temper to a short, flashing fuse. Can these two damaged souls with nowhere else to turn heal each other, or will they burn themselves out first?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpon its release in English in 2002, \u003cem\u003eMARS\u003c\/em\u003e quickly became one of the best-selling shojo manga of all time, on par with \u003cem\u003eNana\u003c\/em\u003e. But this beloved classic has been out of print for decades—until now. Kodansha is bringing \u003cem\u003eMARS\u003c\/em\u003e back for its 30th anniversary with an all-new translation in collectible, 2-in-1 hardcovers featuring glittering metallic covers and new cover illustrations from creator Fuyumi Soryo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new edition will be complete in 8 volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47754166075628,"sku":"9798888777848","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798888777848-mars-30th-anniversary-edition-1.jpg?v=1781658586"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-mars-30th-anniversary.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}