The Art of Hana-Kimi [Hardcover]

hisaya Nakajo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2006

The Prettiest Boy In School...Isn't A Boy!:

Japanese-American track-and-field star Mizuki has gotten herself to transfer to a high school in Japan...but not just any school! To be close to her idol, high jumper Izumi Sano, she's going to an all-guys' high school...and disguising herself as a boy! But as fate would have it, they're more than classmates...they're roommates! Now, Mizuki must keep her secret in the classroom, the locker room, and her own bedroom. And her classmates--and the school nurse--must cope with a new transfer student who may make them question their own orientation...

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About the Author

Hisaya Nakajo's manga series Hanazakari no Kimitachi he ("For You in Full Blossom", casually known as Hana-Kimi) has been a hit since it first appeared in 1997 in the shojo manga magazine Hana to Yume ("Flowers and Dreams"). In Japan, a Hana-Kimi art book and several "drama CDs" have been released. Her other manga series include Missing Piece (2 volumes) and Yumemiru Happa ("The Dreaming Leaf", 1 volume).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 90 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (November 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421507293
• ISBN-13: 978-1421507293
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,476,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best artbooks ever!!, November 22, 2006

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HatsumiShinogu "Anime Addict" (Orange County, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Hana-Kimi (Hardcover)

I have been a fan of Hana Kimi for a year or so now, so when I knew that an artbook is going to be released in the U.S., I was so happy and I decided to buy it without giving it a second thought. It is one of the most beautiful artbooks with beautiful art of Hana Kimi characters and some of Hisaya Nakajo's other works.

I have got both the Japanese and the American version of this artbook and there is no difference except for the language and the cover. The American version is a hardcover and it is a good thing that you will understand what is written since it is in English unlike the Japanese one.

This artbook is a must for all Hana Kimi fans. I just hope that other works of Hisaya Nakajo will be published in North America.

We need more of these artbooks in North America. They are just so beautiful and they will make a good collection for any anime or manga fan. We need to see Mayu Shinjo, and Miki Aihara's artbooks in the U.S.

For those of you who love beautiful art, go and get this one and believe me, you will never regret it. It is worth every penny.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hana Kimi fans will love it!, February 7, 2008

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wedy (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Hana-Kimi (Hardcover)

I bought volume 1 of Hana Kimi back in early 2006 on impulse and instantly loved the series. One of the things I really loved about Hana Kimi other than the story and the characters was the art. The art shown in this art book is awesome, and all of your favorite pictures can be seen in color! The first section of the book is primarily pictures of Mizuki, Izumi, and Shuichi, although the other characters do make an appearance. The second part is art from Nakajo's Yumemiru Happa and Missing Piece. The thrid section shows some of Nakajo's other work. The fourth section consists of some of Nakajo's favorite black and white cover illustrations from the Hana Kimi series. Basically, if you love Hana Kimi, you'll want this art book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful! :D, July 30, 2007

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Queenie (USA baby!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Hana-Kimi (Hardcover)

I am a humongous fan of Hisaya Nakajo's Hana Kimi manga series, so I decided to purchase this art book. I told myself not to look at until I was on vacation, but I had to sneak a peek. Let me just tell you, the art is AMAZING. Very beautiful. If you are a fan of Hana Kimi, you MUST have this book. All of the drawings you've seen in the manga are IN COLOR! Even if you are not a fan of Hana Kimi, I would recommend purchasing this book. You will love it.