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Oda, Eiichiro, 1975- author.

One piece. Vol. 1, Romance dawn / story and art by Eiichiro Oda ; [English adaptation by Lance Caselman].

Shonen Jump graphic novel edition.

San Francisco, CA : Viz, LLC, [2003]

207 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm

"As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets off in search of the “One Piece,” said to be the greatest treasure in the world... As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure...one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world..."-- Amazon.

Rated T for Teen.

Adventure and adventurers -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Pirates -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Caselman, Lance.

Romance dawn

Graphic novels.

Manga.

"This graphic novel contains material that was originally published in English in Shonen Jump #1-4, plus the first One piece episode in Shonen Jump #5"--Title page verso.

"First published in Japan in 1997 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo"--Title page verso.

In keeping with the original Japanese format, this book reads from back to front and from right to left.

In English, translated from the Japanese.

9781569319017 (trade pbk.)

1569319014 (trade pbk.)

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