The Legend of Zelda, Volume 1 (Legend of Zelda) | 
| Creator: Akira Himekawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 17578
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 200
Number Of Items: 1
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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Condition: Clean text, tight binding. Moderate shelfwear. pw13b
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legend of zelda volume one November 12, 2008
Jennifer M. Smith
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
Chelle Rey (Atlanta, GA USA)
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
Ms. Kitty (NH USA)
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
Alan J. Desmarais
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.
Well Done October 20, 2008
Mechelle A. Buis (Ft. Myers, FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I remember being introduced to the Japanese edition of this manga at the early part of this decade, and at that time fans all over the world wondered if it would be released elsewhere. Nearly ten years later, that speculation finally proved to be true.
"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Volume 1" is a charming take on the story that took place within the award-winning videogame by Nintendo. It covers the first half of the story, ending shortly after the completion of the Fire Temple; the rest, obviously, will be covered in the next volume. There are some liberties taken with the story -- it's not exactly a straight-on translation of the game -- but I feel the additions are refreshing, and enhance the storyline already established by the game, making it a worthwhile read that stands on its own, even for those who are already intimate with the game's storyline.
Those who like heavy action and lots of blood will probably be a little disappointed, but that isn't to say there isn't any at all in the book. There's enough to make things interesting, without making it unsuitable for children -- I wouldn't be shy about letting my kids read it. There are a few pages where cropping issues make it difficult to read some of the speech bubbles, but those pages are few, and don't detract very much from one's overall enjoyment of the book.
It is, of course, a book that is supposed to be read from right to left (or back to front), to preserve the original orientation of the art, which can be confusing at first. But one gets used to it fairly quickly. The art, by the way, is beautiful and expressive; the two misses who make up Akira Himekawa are definitely skilled in their craft. And, while I'm relying on third-party translations of the Japanese edition to make the comparison (since I can't read Japanese, myself), the translation of dialogue seems pretty faithful to the original dialogue of the Japanese manga.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the game, or the Zelda franchise in general, who isn't a slave to pure, 100% translation of the elements of the game. Children and young adults who like a good sword-and-armor tale, with moderate fantasy elements, might like this manga, too. The printing does have its flaws, but everything else, I feel, more than outweighs them.
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