FULLMETAL Alchemist Volume 1. Illustrated Magazine is read from Left to Right. In English. 181 pages plus Extras. 'Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world; something between magic, art, and science. When 2 brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in this power to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg... and the other became nothing but a soul locked into a body of living steel. Now Edward is an agent of the government, a slave of the military-alchemical complex, using his unique powers to obey orders... even to kill. Except his powers aren't unique. The world has been ravaged by the abuse of alchemy. And in pursuit of the ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their enemies are even more ruthless than they are...' Hardbound book is in very good condition. Send email for more details. Shipping is $3.95 to anywhere in the USA. International shipping rates apply. Please visit this store for other Manga publications often. Thank you for checking us out!