Bride's Story HC (2011- Yen Press) comic books 1980 or later

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

In the 19th-century, Amira is twenty years old when she marries her husband, a boy named Karluk from a neighboring village. Adjusting to life in a new household can be trying for any young bride, but Amira's husband is eight years her junior! Amira was a strong, sophisticated hunter and horsewoman in her village, but though their villages were next to each other, their customs are very different. As Amira introduces Karluk to the foods and pastimes that were popular among her comrades back home, the warmth she feels for her young husband grows.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Though it was only a short time ago that Amir came to the Eihon family to wed her young husband, already she feels like a member of the family. But her happiness with Karluk means little to her family over the mountains. They wish to recall Amir and marry her to another family as part of a land negotiation. Amir's father is willing to go to great lengths to bring her back, but Karluk's love for his bride is a force to be reckoned with. Will Amir and Karluk's happiness be shattered, or will their love prevail?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Mr. Smith leaves the Eihon family to continue his research in a distant town. There, he meets a young widow names Tarasu who offers to let the Englishman stay with her small family. But Smith is not met with the same hospitality he enjoyed at the Eihons' home, and the suspicions of Tarasu's uncle soon land Smith in prison. Far from his friends and even farther from home, Smith's outlook seems grim.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

As he journeys to India, Mr. Smith is snapped out of his melancholic reverie by a tumble from his camel into a river and by the pair of identical twin girls who dive in to pull him out. Leili and Laila have reached marrying age, but their minds are more on mischief than romance. Meanwhile, back in the Eihons' village, Pariya has finally caught the interest of a suitor. But now that the moment has finally arrived, will Pariya's outspoken personality draw him in or drive him away?

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $16.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

At long last, Laila and Leily's wedding day has arrived. But the marriage ceremony may be even more taxing than their search for a pair of grooms! Sitting still and silent as their guests celebrate and eat is a trial that will push the girls' patience to its limit, not to mention that of their new husbands! As the twins finally make their vows and commit themselves to their husbands, the gravity of the moment finally sets in. Though Laila and Leily have dreamed of marriage for years, only now do they realize that everything in their lives is about to change.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

In the year since his marriage, Karluk has grown a good deal, but Amir can't help but feel overprotective of her much younger husband. Karluk wants nothing more than to prove that he can be a strong and competent man - and he may soon have the opportunity to prove just that. Desperate for land to feed their flocks, Amir's former tribe prepares to attack the village with a fearsome arsenal of cannons and guns provided by their new allies. This time the Halgals are not interested in capturing Amir - no one is safe from their terrible assault!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

A slice-of-life tale about a twenty-year old bride who marries a twelve-year old boy in 19th-century Asia. As Mr. Smith continues his journey to India, he is welcomed into the home of a wealthy tradesman and his wife, Anis. Custom dictates that, as a woman, Anis is not permitted to meet their visitor face-to-face, but even so, she counts herself blessed to live in such a beautiful estate and be married to a man who devotes himself solely to her. Still, one cannot help but long for the companionship of another person when one's closest friend is a reluctant Persian cat. In her loneliness, Anis visits the public bath house and discovers a place where she feels immediately free among her fellow sisters.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

As Anis and Sherine settle into a new life built on love and friendship, tragedy and destruction have thrown the Eihons' village into turmoil. Conflict with neighboring tribes has taken its toll, leaving Pariya's family home in ruins. Though no one was hurt, little survived the assault, including the fabrics meant for Pariya's dowry. Despite her anxieties, staying with the Eihons during the reconstruction gives Pariya the opportunity to learn from Amir and her family and build up her self-confidence as she prepares for a hopeful future.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori's tale of life on the 19th-century Silk Road continues. Pariya's budding romance with Umar is off to a rough start due to her brash personality and lack of confidence. But if she can't figure out how to say what she wants with words, then perhaps the old adage is true, that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori's pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Karluk has left home to become a man! For four months, he's off to learn falconry from Amir's brothers, living with them at their winter camp. As his training commences, what will Karluk learn about himself, and Amir, in the process? Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori's pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 228 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Karluk has left home to become a man! For four months, he's off to learn falconry from Amir's brothers, living with them at their winter camp. As his training commences, what will Karluk learn about himself, and Amir, in the process? Crafted in painstaking detail, Ms. Mori's pen breathes life into the scenery and architecture of the period in this heart-warming, slice-of-life tale that is at once wholly exotic, yet familiar and accessible through the everyday lives of the characters she has created.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 228 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Having reached his destination in Ankara, Smith is not only reunited with his old friend, but also Talas, the woman he briefly stayed with on his journey. An agreement was made, and now Smith must travel back to Amir and Karluk with his new companions and newly acquired camera. However, the roads back are perilous as war approaches...

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

Mr. Smith and his companions begin their journey back, returning the way they came, but with a treasured new addition - or two. Camera in hand, each stop provides new subjects to photograph and cherish, but they must be careful to avoid the moving Russian troops and whispered talk of war...

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan.

With a camera in hand, Mr. Smith and his entourage finally arrive at a fishing village by the Aral Sea. Upon arrival, they find the dark-skinned twins, Laila and Leily—to their great surprise! To celebrate their nostalgic reunion, the twins and their new husbands host a delectable banquet!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 184 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up

Cover price $17.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Story and art by Kaoru Mori. Translated by William Flanagan. The Halgals enter talks of marriage with another clan, but first, Azel and the other men must be tested to see if they are worthy. They face off against their prospective brides in a horse-riding competition, and whoever retrieves an arrow and makes it to the finish line first will hold the future of both clans in their hands! Hardcover, 6-in. x 8 1/2-in., 208 pages, B&W. Ages 16 and Up Cover price $17.00.