Tokyopop, Los Angeles, 2008, 1^st pr. thus.  ISBN 978-1-4278-0257-6.  Trade soft cover, 462 pages.  Unread copy, unmarked and not remaindered; light creases in fore-edge margin of 5 pages; black & white illustrations.  ‘The Twelve Kingdoms centers around a world reminiscent of Chinese mythology and rife with civil and political upheaval.  ... the first volume of this ongoing seven-volume epic, takes you on a wild ride that leaves you questioning the bounds of reality and fantasy.’ (from rear wrap)