Vinland Saga: Deluxe Edition, Vol. 01

As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery...the land Leif called Vinland.

This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a red leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated.

Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and the following bonus content:

• Exclusive color art never before published in English
• Creator Makoto Yukimura opens up about the pivotal moments of the story.
• Faux leather covers featuring historical Viking runes
• Original endpapers with a beautiful, color map
• Larger size than ever before
• Maps, concept art, and behind-the-scenes details

As a child, Thorfinn sat at the feet of the great Leif Ericson and thrilled to wild tales of a land far to the west. But his youthful fantasies were shattered by a mercenary raid. Raised by the Vikings who murdered his family, Thorfinn became a terrifying warrior, forever seeking to kill the band's leader, Askeladd, and avenge his father. Sustaining Thorfinn through his ordeal are his pride in his family and his dreams of a fertile westward land, a land without war or slavery...the land Leif called Vinland.

This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a red leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated.

Includes volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and the following bonus content:

• Exclusive color art never before published in English
• Creator Makoto Yukimura opens up about the pivotal moments of the story.
• Faux leather covers featuring historical Viking runes
• Original endpapers with a beautiful, color map
• Larger size than ever before
• Maps, concept art, and behind-the-scenes details