From ForeWord Magazine
In this superb offering, first in a trilogy, the author has combined elements from classic manga with Gothic art and architecture to create a style all her own—full of detail and feeling to match the pathos of her truly Gothic tale. Manga-style big-eyed characters in magnificent Victorian costume populate the pages as Dinah and her friend Vincent try to free the souls of the dead who linger everywhere, it seems...
The author, born in Germany, holds a BFA in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design; she was featured in the publisher's Rising Stars of Manga anthology. Her artwork here is truly extraordinary. Delicate lines, bold black accents, and incredible detail convey magic, emotion, and the ethereal. LeGrow's settings are magnificent, whether ruined, crumbling mansions, woodland glens, underwater grottoes, thin church spires, or weeping angels and tombstones. Costumes are inventive and beautiful, whether lace or brocade or elegant and simple. LeGrow's storytelling is just as inventive and enticing. Readers will be eager for future installments, as much for their eye appeal as for the continuation of the tale.
~Marlene Y. Satter
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I love this series, mainly cause i know some of her experiances with reality. i also hope the 6th one comes out soon also! i can't wait, i'll be the first one to buy it here when it comes out! I don't care what anyone says! O.o!
SINNETDEMARIOUS
01.10.2008 08:00 AM
it was a very good vol. I hope the 6th come out soon ^_^
CAPICIS
20.09.2008 08:00 AM
Neat--Found two sites worth checkin'. LeGrow's site: http://sadwonderland.deviantart.com/ The Bizenghast novel writer's site: http://thechronicd.deviantart.com/ (has cool trivia about book)
BIZNUT
08.09.2008 08:00 AM
whens the 6 Vol. coming out? gossh i want to read it soooo bad
DA1HOMIE
04.09.2008 08:00 AM
whens the 6 Vol. coming out? gossh i want to read it soooo bad
DA1HOMIE
04.09.2008 08:00 AM
I luv this series!!! I loved vincent, that dude rocked my sox!!
BLEEDINGSOUL453
31.08.2008 08:00 AM
YUS!!! >_<
HAWKINSKIARAFAIRYTALE900
25.08.2008 08:00 AM
I wonder how the apples are going to be important in the story... And I understand why this happened, Im not down playing grief at all, but it kinda bugged how Dinah kept getting dooped by the spirits... in EVERY chapter. That crap was getting kinda old. Other than that, it was pretty good. Cover work is AMAZING! I
BOOMKITTIE
12.08.2008 08:00 AM
This chapter was so sweet but so sad, I wanted to read the rest of it but it only has one chapter! '=D I love this manga so much!!! ^^
SAPHIRAGRANGER9
06.08.2008 08:00 AM
i am so excited to get this!!!!!!!!
REIGNXOFXTOMORROW
02.08.2008 08:00 AM
even tho dinah was mostly all sad during this book i think it was good for a whole book to be on her getting better.
MANGALOVER411
30.07.2008 08:00 AM
man that was a good one but i think dinah's going down an emo lane... then again i'd be in the state if one of my friends died...
YOJIMBO12323
20.07.2008 08:00 AM
this is the best cover yet its soo good!! this volume wasnt the best but i still loved it ^_^ hehe
DA1HOMIE
18.07.2008 08:00 AM
Is this it or is there more since I had been expecting so much and hopefully this is not all of the book
MUFFINETTE
16.07.2008 08:00 AM
. . .Okay it's midnight now. . . more like one a.m. for me.
HOTTSPORTZBABE
15.07.2008 08:00 AM
rawr Where is it?
SADIEBABY202
15.07.2008 08:00 AM
I hate waiting, but I am really looking forward to reading this one too!!! Come on Tokyopop, please post it soon.
LESHAKRISH
15.07.2008 08:00 AM
Gah I have to wait until the evening because of the time zones >_< lol. But thanks for posting it tokyopop when you do, because I can't wait to read it ^^
CHLOE1234
15.07.2008 08:00 AM
Yay it is up!! And it is wonderful.
LESHAKRISH
15.07.2008 08:00 AM
Oh yeah, it's a great volume and I cannot wait for volume 6 - the final one ? - anymore.
TATSUMISAIGA
15.07.2008 08:00 AM
I must say I'm slightly disapointed. . .Nothing from volume four was even explained in the slightest. . .Well, I guess volume six is going to be pretty intense then. . .
HOTTSPORTZBABE
15.07.2008 08:00 AM
never mind i figured it out ^.^
BLUEMOON942
14.07.2008 08:00 AM
my friend has all the bizenghast vol ther sooooooooo kool!!!
BLUEMOON942
14.07.2008 08:00 AM
Gahhh!! It's 12:26. . .when are they posting it??????
HOTTSPORTZBABE
14.07.2008 08:00 AM
oh. well that's gay. that time says 11:26. Must be time zones
HOTTSPORTZBABE
14.07.2008 08:00 AM
just fyi they are located in California so they go by PCT time
SAKURATENSHI
14.07.2008 08:00 AM
Oh. Well thank you.
HOTTSPORTZBABE
14.07.2008 08:00 AM
how do you change your avatar....(i fell stupid not knowing how to change it.. T-T HELP ME!!!)
BLUEMOON942
13.07.2008 08:00 AM
i cant find this one...i have looked all over
WOLVEBLADE
13.07.2008 08:00 AM
i cant find this one...i have looked all over
WOLVEBLADE
13.07.2008 08:00 AM
hello help please WITH MY AVATAR!!!
BLUEMOON942
13.07.2008 08:00 AM
aggg i won't get it until the 24th TT.TT thats what i get for pre-ordering......
MANGALOVER411
10.07.2008 08:00 AM
Hey! Why does it say it comes out on the first here, but some place else 'round here it says on the 15th? That totally bums me out, man~ My friend from Italy was goin' to buy here in America while she was here, but she's already left... I guess she'll have to wait 'till she's in the US again... (she doesn't trust the mail).
FISHSTICKDEMON
08.07.2008 08:00 AM
volume 5 was kind of good, i just did like how Dinah throw out must of the book was depressed
TRINITYBLOOD7
05.07.2008 08:00 AM
i want to get it so bad i could die!!!!! I wish Vincent was not killed by Erzebet. i know it was her!!!!!
SASSYBEAN
03.07.2008 08:00 AM
i love BZG its just rly cool. Dinah's like one of the most messed up characters ive seen but she makes it look cool. i cant wait to read Vol. 5 i feel rly bad that vincent died :/ ~ Pink Note
PINKNOTE
03.07.2008 08:00 AM
Why is volume five available today? the email update I recieved read that volume 2 whould be up now and five would only be up july 15th. I would like to read these in order and really can't stand spoilers.
WINFRYTH
03.07.2008 08:00 AM
I agree, why is volume 5 up! Well, I've just read it anyway! very good, now I'll have to wiat for volume 6!
HIMENOMISHA87
03.07.2008 08:00 AM
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a sixtk one! YEA!!!!!!!!!!
YOJIMBO12323
01.07.2008 08:00 AM
6th 1! the 5th 1 isnt in my book store!
CHRISSFAN
01.07.2008 08:00 AM
I Can't Wait To Read It
ANIMEDIVA27
01.07.2008 08:00 AM
@annaliese10994: it's not just you. Guess the site goes down sometimes. occasionally it will work, so just keep trying. it worked yesterday, but today it's down.
ICHIGOXRINGO
29.06.2008 08:00 AM
iam glad that i pre order this i alrady have 1-4 so i cant wh until it comes out, now i jest need v6.
ISIS
27.06.2008 08:00 AM
ooo its almost here
WOLVEBLADE
26.06.2008 08:00 AM
YAY!!! I want it!!!
MERC
25.06.2008 08:00 AM
hey, is it just my computer or does it block everybody from going to www.bizenghast.com saying that you need a password???
ANNALIESE10994
25.06.2008 08:00 AM
I'll be in California! D: I've only bought manga here in Florida...Well, California's america, too. It's not like Italy, where they only had mangas no ones ever heard of! >:] Huff, I'mma get it!!!! :DDDD
ICHIGOXRINGO
24.06.2008 08:00 AM
can't wait!!
ANNALIESE10994
23.06.2008 08:00 AM
whens this out? i want it
ANIMEMANIAC1991
23.06.2008 08:00 AM
warms your heart to have a series like this doesn't it?
DAYNA1994
21.06.2008 08:00 AM