The Official xxxHOLiC Guide [Paperback]

Clamp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2009

xxxHOLIC: DELVE INTO MYSTERY

Join Yûko, Kimihiro, Dômeki, and all your favorite characters on a journey deep inside the thrilling world of xxxHOLiC! Learn more about the folklore behind the story and the various connections to the other works in the CLAMP universe. Filled with fascinating story details, creator interviews, fashion highlights, glossaries, lavish illustrations, and much more, The Official xxxHOLiC Guide is your ultimate companion piece to the beloved series.

Includes special extras at the end of the book!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 10 Up—A largely female group of manga creators has crafted an informative and enjoyable guide to its popular "xxxHOLiC" series (Del Rey). Major characters, connections to Japanese legend, mysterious encounters, various spirits, connections to other CLAMP works, and explorations of physical environments are among some of the topics examined, while results from readers' polls, trivia questions, and favorite quotes provide an extra element of fun. Of particular note is an interesting conversation between manga artist Hirohiko Araki, the creator of "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure" (Viz Media), and CLAMP's Tsubaki Nekoi, which includes a discussion on the drawing style of "xxxHOLiC" and how CLAMP works together as a team, as well as an essay by Japanese mystery and supernatural novelist Nanami Kamon, who provides insight into philosophies found in the series. Most pages feature beautiful black-and-white reproductions of characters, cover art, panels, and scenes as found in the original volumes, as well as preliminary character sketches and various artists' interpretations of characters. Pages devoted to Yuko's fashion and favorite things stand out with purple hues replacing the black ink, while colorful glossy poster pages that preface the volume are especially attractive. As this title was originally published in Japan in 2006, more recent information is not included; however, there is plenty in this book to keep fans happy.—Lara McAllister, Halifax Public Libraries, Nova Scotia
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345510003
• ISBN-13: 978-0345510006
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #634,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty darn comprehensive, October 29, 2009

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Tim Lasiuta "Comic Fan 42" (Red Deer, Alberta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Official xxxHOLiC Guide (Paperback)

Fans of xxxHOLIC have been waiting for this. The Young Magazine Editorial Department has produced an indepth reference guide to the CLAMP classic series. Both long term and ocassional readers will derive benefit and learn from this book.

The guide is broken down into

Story Digest
Character Introduction
Corrections
Spirit Index
Glossary
Tour of the Environs
Yuko's Best Quotes
Yuko's Wardrobe
Readers Poll
Domekis Tale of Friendship
Eatanukis Menu
COnversation
COrrections to Tsubasa
Treasure Compatibility
xxxHOLIC Quiz
Special Contributions
Many Faces of Mokona
Hidden Materials
Serialized Covers

As an ocassional reader of xxxHOLIC, I enjoyed this very much. It filled in gaps in my understanding of the storylines and characters. The color art in the first few pages is terrific. I can imagine what kind of posters these would be 14 x 25!

Highly recommended.

Tim Lasiuta

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Will be adored by CLAMP fans, August 11, 2011

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Cinnamon (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Official xxxHOLiC Guide (Paperback)

Since the worlds that CLAMP has created are all incredibly complex, this guide is helpful in filling in the blanks that users might have about the manga series. The Official xxxHolic Guide starts out with six full-color mini posters depicting the main characters of the manga -- namely Yuko and Watanuki. It then continues to go in depth about the characters, connections to other CLAMP works, and Yuko's best quotes, wardrobe, and favorite things. At the end are various readers' poll results, compatibility tests, and quizzes.

I have not read the xxxHolic manga series before, and this definitely piqued my interest. Having read other CLAMP works, it was fascinating to see the intricate plot threads and parallels that bind various CLAMP mangas together. Coupled with the gorgeous artwork, complex storyline, and explanations on Japanese legends and culture that were integrated into the manga, "The Official xxxHolic Guide" would be perfect for any CLAMP fan.

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, October 2, 2011

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Julia - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Official xxxHOLiC Guide (Paperback)

Very detailed with tons of beautiful artwork. I'm glad to own this and think anyone who read xxxholic and fell in love with the series like I did should buy this guide. Hours of fun. Its not a thin little book. There's a lot there.