Emma, Vol. 1 (EMMA HC GN) Hardcover – 19 May 2015

A great first volume, packed with loveable characters, great stories, and delightful art. Victorian London is gorgeously detailed and the characters are done justice, a stand-out has to be Hakim, a great representation!Must read for fans of romance, fans of London, and fans of Manga.

This is a gorgeously detailed historical manga, set in Victorian England and telling the story of a cross-class romance. Mori has exhaustively researched the details of life and work during the period, and it shows. But the characters are what really stand out - Emma in particular is a wonderful heroine and beautifully drawn throughout. If you don't think you like manga, but love classic novels, give this a try. My only complaint is that the translation contains too many Americanisms, which I found jarring. However, this may be balanced out by the fact that the story is complete in 7 volumes - no padding, and no waiting! The anime is lovely too.

This book sets up the story of Emma , helps if you can read backwards.????

great item thanks

It's very rare that I read manga with writing or artwork as good as this. Instead of hitting you with all the emotional subtlety of a brick, as most manga does, this volume teases out reactions through unspoken expression. Even in its sillier moments, I found myself breathless with empathy for the characters. I was equally awed by the effort that the mangaka has put into the background artwork; it doesn't have the horribly generic locations and buildings that a great deal of manga suffers from, and the setting really does feel like London.This isn't a series for younger or impatient readers, but it's truly fantastic stuff for anyone who wants a story with depth and beauty.