X/1999, Vol. 6: Duet [Paperback]

CLAMP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2000

Apocalyptic, complex, and infused with magic, X/1999 follows Kamui, a young psychic, as he wrestles with his destiny - and the world's. Forced into cosmic battle, Kamui must contend with science's latest creation, a genetically engineered psychic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569314748
• ISBN-13: 978-1569314746
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,175,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Clamp, stylized as CLAMP, is an all-female Japanese manga artist group that formed in the mid 1980s. Many of the group's manga series are often adapted into anime after release. It consists of their leader Nanase Ohkawa, who provides much of the storyline and screenplay for all their works and adaptations of those works respectively, and three artists whose roles shift for each series: Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi. Almost 100 million Clamp tankōbon copies have been sold worldwide as of October 2007.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Correct Information, December 7, 2001

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"frenzska" (Arlington, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X/1999, Vol. 6: Duet (Paperback)

Ok, here is the correct order of the books, atleast to book 6. There is allot of confusion concerning this, so I hope this helps. Book 1 is Prelude, followed by Overture, Sonata, Intermezzo, Serenade, and Duet. The first two that I have read have been wonderful, but the main purpose of this post was to help those confused by the titles.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Plot thickens, June 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: X/1999, Vol. 6: Duet (Paperback)

"Duet" is the 6th book in the manga (Japanese comic) X/1999 (or simply X, as it is in Japan.) The book is written and illustrated by CLAMP, a group of 4 women who have created some of the most popular manga-Magic Knight Rayearth, RG Veda, Clover, and Tokyo Babylon.

"Duet" is a must have for anyone following the series. My only warning is that some may find Kotori's dream sequence a bit too long, it's about a chapter long, and quite gory.

The book starts out with main character and protagonist Kamui revealing some memories to the reader, and then trying to protect Kotori from Seichiro, a dragon of earth. One also learns abou the past of Nataku, another dragon of earth, and there is a flashback as Fuma is talking to Kamui, about a promice that explains Fuma's loyalty. Meanwhile, Sora and Arashi meet with Grandmother Sumeragi.

Overall, this book spends most time explaining things, such as pasts, what's going on-important, but not necessarily the most exciting. You might no feel as compelled to go back to it once you're done, but if you're into the series, definately get it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars X: Greatest CLAMP Manga of all time, September 24, 2000

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"tenshinox" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X/1999, Vol. 6: Duet (Paperback)

X, known as X/1999, is my personal favorite. I've read _all_ ofthem, 1-15 (8-15 have yet to come out in English), and I must say,CLAMP has spoiled me. Their art is exceptional, story lines arecomplex and meaningful, and their characters made to love or hate.
This book is my favorite in english, because it introduces SeishirouSakurazuka, the SAKURAZUKAMORI, a heartless, cold, charming andhandsome assasin who has a secret past and bloodstained hands. ((He'smy favorite X character, along with Fuuma Monou))
I'd recommendthis book to anybody over 14, as there are lots of shonen-aireferences (guy on guy schtuff) and lots and lots of gore. Be preparedto love it or hate it. CLAMP really has a winner here.
((and ifthe story seems to be going slow now, wait until the 8th book..thatswhen it REALLY picks up ^///^))
If you buy this, you REALLY won'tbe wasting your money!...