The Yen Press Holiday Gift Guide: Books for the Serious Collector

It's that time of the year where we're all wracking our brains, trying to come up with the perfect gift for the manga and light novel fans in our lives. (We've all got lots of those, right?) Never fear, Yen Press is here to help!

To start off, we're going to help you pick that perfect something for the Serious Collector. You know the type: They've got the box sets, the prestige prints, the jacketed hardcovers...all on the shelf among their impeccable figure collection. They're not always easy to shop for, but they're extremely appreciative of anything you can dig up from their favorite series.

Sword Art Online Platinum Collector's Edition

We're starting off strong with this incredible box set which contains the first TWENTY volumes of the Sword Art Online light novel in two huge, beautiful hardcovers. Also included in the box is a fold-out poster and 20 prints of abec's artwork from the original novel covers. With a release date of December 22, this is a timely Christmas gift for the SAO fanatic you love the most!

Fruits Basket Collector's Edition

Fruits Basket is a classic, and with the current anime gearing up for a new season next year, it's fresh on everyone's minds. Revisit Tohru and her life with the Sohma family with these two-in-one collector's editions. What do you do if your gift recipient already has all of Fruits Basket? Well, you can get them the sequel, Fruits Basket: Another! Or perhaps get them started on one of Natsuki Takaya's other series like Twinkle Stars or Liselotte and the Witch's Forest!

High School of the Dead Color Omnibus

It's rare to find a manga in full color, let alone one in a deluxe, oversize omnibus hardcover! High School of the Dead is perfect for the art appreciator who loves intense thriller action with plenty of lovely ladies. The textured book jacket is icing on the undead cake, making this a truly luxurious edition.

A Bride's Story

Speaking of art appreciation, is there anything as intricate and gorgeous as Kaoru Mori's A Bride's Story? Not only is this beautiful series great for the serious collector, it doubles as a great gift for the history buff in your life! With lush illustrations of life in 19th century Western Asia, A Bride's Story gives readers a glimpse at historical everyday life that we so seldom see in comics. Truly, there's nothing quite like it!

Nightschool: The Weirn Books Collector's Edition

Let's not forget the incredible Svetlana Chmakova's Nightschool series! With two 2-in-1 collector's omnibuses, this series makes a great gift with a complete story -- all about the supernatural creatures that inhabit the world at night. And if your gift recipient just can't get enough of Nightschool, they can check out The Weirn Books, which follow a younger group of protagonists in the same world!

So whether you're desperately seeking the perfect gift for a picky friend, or looking for something magnificent for yourself, Yen Press has got you covered!

Good luck on your gift hunt, and Happy Holidays!