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All 12 volumes of Death Note in one monstrously large edition!

Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But when criminals begin dropping dead, the authorities send the legendary detective L to track down the killer. With L hot on his heels, will Light lose sight of his noble goal…or his life?

All 12 volumes of Death Note in one monstrously large edition!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ VIZ Media LLC; Box edition (September 5, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 2400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1421597713
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1421597713
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.13 x 3.3 x 4.63 inches
Reviewer: Charlene
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great deal!
Review: This is a purchase I honestly don't regret. A lot of people were skeptical of this because of how many pages the book has, and the poor spine, but let me tell you this: if you honestly want to have a compact, all in one, "I just want to read the story" book, get this. There are many pros and little cons.PROS:1. All-in-one feature (Cost-efficient)The main feature of this book is it has all the volumes in one. Compared to the boxset and the black book editions, you are paying for less. The boxset ranges from 50-70 dollars (depending on if you buy it used or new), while the black book editions are 10-15 dollars per book (there's six in total.) These are just based on the prices on Amazon. If you wanted to, you could literally take this book on a flight and binge-read Death Note.2. Page qualityBecause this is such a big book, there's going to be a difference in page quality. The pages are actually like a magazine, glossy and nice to touch. The 1st manga volume of Death Note I have has a rough and dry paper feel. These, however, allow your fingers to glide smoothly. I actually enjoy this paper a lot more, and the pages are thinner.3. Box coverThe book comes with a box cover to hold your book. It is a great display piece, but also, it gives protection to this big book. The art on the front and the back is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The grey, black, white, and red color scheme is fantastic.4. Includes Near epilogueTowards the end of the book, you are able to read a Near epilogue which takes place 3 years after the story. This has been translated from Japanese to English. From my understanding, this is the first time it was officially published in English.5. Collector's pieceCome on, this is so cool to have. Sure, it's a bit on the top, but you got to admit, it's a real conversation piece.CONS:1. Uncomfortable reading positionsYou definitely have to be creative when reading this. I find the best way to read this is to read it at a desk. I wouldn't advise to read it laying down... because if it falls.... well...2. Being carefulThe spine is definitely strong, but if you're a perfectionist, you should do all you can to prevent creasing the spine. So far, my spine is in tip-top shape, but it's because I don't force it beyond its capacity nor force it to be wide open. This is how I've always preferred to hold books anyways, but this can be a con for some.3. It can get heavyIf you're holding this for a while, your arms might hurt. Again, it really depends on how you hold it.Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase! The cons themselves do not bother me nor have I run into them. These are just what I have considered for those who might want to purchase the book. This is a fun gift for a friend, for a first-time reader, or for a longtime fan who just loves the story. All in all, I am content with the packaging, feel, and book. The story is truly a masterpiece!

Reviewer: Kyle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: High quality, great value
Review: This book is obviously quite large, so if you have tiny hands it would be difficult to read, but I found reading it by placing it on a table in front of you is the best way to read it without straining your hands. Pages are kinda thin (expected for 2400 pages) but the print is high quality.I was also worried about breaking the spine while reading but the spine seems to have a natural bend to it, which kept it from breaking throughout my entire read. The front and back covers got a little worn, but again is to be expected when you're reading such a large book. The sleeve is great to keep the book protected when not in use.Definitely recommend this if you want Death Note Manga in your collection for a good price.

Reviewer: R.G.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Masterpiece
Review: A few months ago, some friends introduced me to the Death Note anime, and I immediately fell in love. Remembering the adage that the book is almost always better than the movie/TV show, I bought this all-in-one edition, and it did not disappoint! I won't reiterate the plot summaries provided by other reviewers, but suffice it to say that Death Note's fascinating premise, numerous plot twists, and intriguing characters will have you hooked from the first panel.This edition is definitely the way to go if you want the entire series in a compact paperback form at a reasonable price. If I remember correctly, I only paid about $28 when I bought this from a seller on Amazon, which was much more cost-effective than buying a boxed set or purchasing each of the twelve books separately. Though this book is thick and heavy, it still takes up appreciably less space than the individual volumes would have. Although the text and illustrations are a bit small at times, everything is generally legible. Due to my ignorance of Japanese, I can't attest to the accuracy of the translation, though the dialogue seems to flow normally. I did spot a couple of minor editorial errors (for instance, "Ide" became "Ida" on one page, and Rem was sometimes incorrectly referred to as "he"), but these did not significantly detract from the quality of Ohba's brilliant story.In addition to the twelve books included in the original series, there is also a "bonus chapter" that picks up three years after Light's death and concerns the appearance of a new Kira. Though this snippet was relatively brief, I enjoyed having a chance to catch up with Aizawa, Matsuda, Near, the surviving SPK members, and other characters involved in the epic battle against Kira.Given the excellent content, convenient format, and accessible prize, the all-in-one edition of Death Note is indisputably worthy of a five-star rating!

Reviewer: AJ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love it
Review: Love it! Got the book for my son and it looks so cool it's so big and thick. Can't wait for my son to read it

Reviewer: Eiji Kou
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: quality is far superior than one would think.
Review: This book is surprisingly well crafted for what it is, it doesnt have a loose fit binding and still somehow manages to hold up after several read throughs by multiple people. you would first think such a large and compact book printed on ultra thin paper with a simple glue binding would break or fall apart but it just doesnt, and this is something i noticed with other reviews too, people are genuinely surprised at how well this thing holds up for what it is. highly recommend it, definitely worth the money and it doesnt seem like itle fall apart anytime soon.

Reviewer: RyRy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book is definitely a steal. Very good price and quality!!

Reviewer: Excelente
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Pesado, mas mto bem feito

Reviewer: Good quality
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Unfortunately the packaging is a bit wrinkled, the pages are a bit translucent

Reviewer: Louise Patterson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good set, but pricy but well worth the price

Reviewer: Mariana Coutinho
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: O produto veio em perfeito estado! É muito bonita essa edição, só é bem grossa e pequena (realmente parece um tijolinho kkkkk). Mas dá para ler e já estou começando. Estou doida para iniciar, pois “Death Note” é um dos meus animes favoritos! ❤️