Writing Article: Manga Review:The Art of Vampire Knight

posted by ZekiYuro

Vampire Knight is one of Viz's top-selling series, and it's not hard to see why: While it's not for everyone, the love triangle, supernatural romance, and hint of forbidden love are like catnip for some readers. The Art of Vampire Knight, released earlier this month by Viz, is a beautifully produced art book that will be pure heaven to Vampire Knight junkies (but probably a bit boring for everyone else).
The book collects the full-color art that manga-ka Matsuri Hino created for the chapter openings in LaLa magazine and the tankoubon covers. Some have been published as part of the English-language editions but others have not.

Vampire Knight is set in the Cross Academy, a high school attended by ordinary students during the day and a special vampire class at night. The story is basically a love triangle between Yuki Cross, a human girl who was attacked by a vampire as a child; Kaname, the vampire who rescued her and who now is the leader of the night class; and Zero, Yuki's childhood friend, who is now a vampire-hating vampire hunter who nonetheless is turning into a vampire, fighting it every step of the way. Lianne Sentar has a great description of why Vampire Knight is so addictive (hint: SEXY VAMPIRES) at Sleep Is For the Weak.

The Art of Vampire Knight is 75 pages of full-color drawings showing Yuki, Zero, and/or Kaname entwined in various poses, turning a smoldering gaze on the viewer or gazing off into the distance. Everyone looks wistful all the time; this is not a jolly threesome like you sometimes see in shoujo manga. The book is divided into three parts: Vampire Days, Vampire Nights, and Vampire Soiree. The first section is mostly just Yuki, Zero, and Kaname striking poses, while the second section brings in some darker imagery (blood, chains) and some interesting vignetting. The third section is all about the costumes, with some cute holiday pieces (pumpkins and macaroons, summer kimonos) and more smoldering gazes. The book concludes with the artist's special selection of art and a step-by-step description of how she paints a cover. Hino also has notes on each piece of art at the end of the book, telling where it first appeared and what she thought about it. But really, the pictures dominate the book; everything else is pushed to the back and reduced to tiny print, but the paintings are big and beautiful.

The book is beautifully produced and printed. The format is oversized hardcover, larger than most magazines, with a matte dust jacket. Most pages have art that bleeds to the edges, giving it a luxurious look. The paper is nice, heavy stock. Just based on the production values, $24.99 is a good deal for this book. While those who don't follow the series and aren't fans of smoky-eyed bishounen may want to give it a pass, The Art of Vampire Knight is a slam dunk for Vampire Knight fans.

The Day I Died (Short story, Pt. 1)

posted by cute20k

BANG! BANG!A shill cry; a scream.

It's funny, you never feel your death creeping closer. It's not like you feel the silent breaths of your death tip-toeing toward you. And if you did, like it would matter. Most people reach out to grab their world when they see it falling... then again, I'm not most people.

Hi, I'm Ever Flarez. I was- I mean, I am? - an average girl. The thing is, my life kinda clashed with the whole average thing.

Here I am. I'm not alive. But I am something. I'm ... well- dead, you could say. But the thing is I'm not gone, gone. It's like my life is gone- not me.

I know you...

Kiely's new secret chapter 1

posted by melcu

"what should we do today Teki?" Kiely asked her tiny dog. Knowing that the dog couldn't posibly respond in any other way than wagging her tail or bark and that is exactly what the dog did.
Kiely sat next to her chihuahua and ran her hand down her back feeling her soft black and brown fur."your a good baby girl" she crooned at the little puppy.
"Lets go to the park and then we could go to fred's,"Kiely finally desided Teki was still wagging her tail. Kiely made her way to the bathroom to freshen up and take a shower. She got out of the shower and headed toward the mirror to see if she had any...

A troulbed soul (the dark)

posted by neonstars

When I woke up July 15,2010 I had no idea what i was a bout to do heres my story:
I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock and it said 5am. Oh crap,Im gonna be late fr work! I said as i stretched my jeans on.I got dresed and ran down stairs.I opend my liitle sisters door to see if she was aslepp and as usaul she was.She was only 12 and i was 17.
I grabbed my keys and I ran out the door,I started my Red jeep and drove down the rocky drive way.10 minutes later ...I parked my car in the parking lot of SUzi Surf Shop.I saw my 39 year old boss suzie turining on the lights.I enterd and a cowoker name...

Holding on Chapter 1 : Family and Friends

posted by TomboyWriter

If there’s one thing I cared about more than my freedom it was my family. I loved my dad more than anyone though it’s just hard not to love my dad with his kind gentle nature. His eyes were big like a puppies somewhat and were a deep dark chocolate brown framed by long dark eyelashes and dark eye brows that matched his charcoal black hair that had a thick consistency but a silky feel. His skin was a medium olive color and though many didn’t find him handsome I did. He was everything in a father and in myself. He was real shy and my Uncle Drew as I called him though he wasn’t my real...

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Finding Love : Chapters Five, Six, Seven, and Eight : Part One ; Casey's Story

posted by dancing_banana

X: Chapter 5

Matthew

I’m picking up Casey on Saturday and my heart melts a little more when I see her. She’s got her hair curled, her makeup done lightly, and a pale pink halter dress on, and a white sweater to cover her shoulders.

“Wow, you look amazing.” I mean it too.

“Thank you, is the sweater okay? I think I might have something else if I can’t have any white on.”

“It’s fine, my cousin won’t care a bit.”

“Okay, good. You clean up nice.” She tells me well checking me out in my suit.

We talk some while we drive to the beach, but mostly we joke, and try to make it not awkward....

Leaving Ilias: Swept Away Chap. 1

posted by ButteBaby_K

An image found that somewhat looks like the image of Phim I had in my head. ")

Chapter 1: Lost in my own world of thought, a common occurrence, the rain left me like always. I remained standing moving with breeze, as the rain receded leaving me pondering my thoughts. I smiled to myself. Ilias, my name was derived from his. I was born in a great time of sorrow, called Ravasn; for that was the name of death, which there was much of nearly 15 years ago on the day of my beginning. A massive drought had plagued Phim for 7 years for the rain spirit was greatly wounded by the indecency of my people. They had lost his trust and his respect, and I was the solution. My mother had...

Primrose High: Chapter two, A New school year

posted by I_DONT-KNOW

HIII I KNOW KNOW ONE READS THESE, BUT I LIKE WRITING THEM =) SOOO HERE WE GO.

Mr Grey took us down a big endless corridoor, where our dorms would be.
"Boys one this side, girls on the other. At this school we believe that closeness brings power, so you will both be sharing dorms, with three other students. Of your own sex of course.,"he stopped at one of the doors, the girl side."Ahhh, this will be your dorm Miss Stirling,". I looked at the door, there was a shiny number pate on it, 912. "The students have a day off today, so it should give you enough time to learn your timetable," he clicked...

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Mary Beech - Star, Chapter One - before Chapter Two - Hooded Stranger

posted by 1-2vampire

Chapter One: Before

A warm late Augusts’ evening was upon Hultimore, the secret area which humans that held no gem upon their left palm were not able to see. Gemmers believed that if they visited this area for any amount of time at least once in life, they will be born a more powerful Gemmer after death.
No one stepped upon the streets of Hultimore after dark. It was forbidden. Most obeyed this rule and stayed indoors. Yet, the silence of Hultimore was broken, as a lone traveller stepped out across the barrier between dry, barren land and a city full of magic.
His footsteps echoed in the empty...

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Primrose High: chapter 1: How it all began (PART 1)

posted by I_DONT-KNOW

WELL I AM CURRENTLY WRITING the wierd and wonderfull world of Belle, BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD WRITE ANOTHER SHORT STORY, SO I DONT GET BORED.

ANYWAY THIS ONES ABOUT A GIRLS LIFE,ROBYN. SHE DOESNT SEEM TO FIT IN, AND NOT FOR THE REASON SHE THINKS...

Panicking,I ran. And ran and ran. I didnt look back, all I knew was, I had had to run. They wont get me not now not ever, I wont be used.

2 Days earlier,

"Robyn! Get up now!" I faintly heard my mum shout from down the stairs, moaning I turned onto my stomach, and pulled my pillow over my head. "Robyn Stirling, if you dont get ready for school now, you...

The wierd and wonderfull world of Belle:Chapter 1

posted by I_DONT-KNOW

WELL THIS IS THE FIRST INSTALLMANT OFThe wierd and wonderfull world of Belle.AND I HOPE YOU LIKE IT.BASICALY ITS GOING TO BE A BIT OF A FANTASY, FOLLOOWING THE LIFE OF ONE GIRL, AND HER LOVE FOR TWO VERY DIFFERNT PEOPLE.
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ANY COMMENTS ARE WELCOME, GOOD OR BAD, SO LETS START.....................................

I woke up with a pounding head, the dream I had not materialising made me nervous, what had upset me so much? I stood up and stretched, looked out my window. Its still night? Muttering to myself i decided to go down stairs and get a glass of water. Slowly I clibmed down the stairs, keeping...

Making Memories: Chapter 4

posted by dancing_banana

Peter
I can’t believe she opened up like that. I can’t believe we’re this close now. We talk every day now. I keep trying to tell her to get away from her home life. She just keeps refusing. I don’t know what to do, in all those classes in school they where always like report it, report it, and report it. So what should I do?

Kristen
Peter keeps saying to get away. I should. If someone else knew they’d call social services without hesitation. I am completely engrossed in the book I’m reading when Jim walks in with a very cocky smile....

Date Night*sequel to prom night* (Chapter Two:Party)

posted by moolah

Date Night
By: moolah
Chapter Two: Party
Haley sat at Anne’s feet and had Joey in her lap. Suddenly Haley’s iphone vibrated in her pocket. She picked it up and opened the text from Sean.
Sean- Ware r u? I’m @ home. Come home quick!
Haley sighed and texted him back.
Haley- I’m @ Anne’s house. Why what’s rong?
Haley sighed and got up off the ground. “Sorry. I have to go, Anne.” She said and hugged the kids and left. When she got home the house was full of chaos. “Oh my god, Sean! It’s a mess!!!” Haley screamed over the kids. “I know, honey.” He...

MY OWN BOOK I HAVE WRITTEN chapter 3!

posted by house_of_nightx

ok guys heres chapter 3 i still have not decided on a name for it yet so keep giving me ur ideas

THE LEGEND OF THE VAMPIRE PRINCESS:
THE LEGEND COMES TO LIFE

chapter 3:Secrets of a hidden life

"What is this?!" i asked because we were in this place that was the size of a cave.It had a huge computer screen in the center of the cave and then it got sectioned of into 5 different sections all with there own colour scheme along with weapons lining the walls of that section all unique in there own way some looked like hunting weapons in one section but then in another there would be swords and daggers.While...

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Nick & Grace: Chapter Two

posted by CullenProperty

I wake up with a feeling that something has been taken from me, but in a good way. I lay in my warm, comfortable, pillow surrounded bed for a little while longer before I decide to get up. I go into the bathroom and turn on the shower. The warm water that penetrates my body feels so good and after my thoughts wander to Nick, the water feels even warmer. I wrap a towel around my body when I'm done and quietly tip toe into my room where I see Nick's hoodie lying on my office chair, where I put it last night. I pick it up and take in his essence, smells exactly like Nick. An aroma I can't explain...

This could be the end chapter 4 the cult

posted by Edwardlover93

Chapter 3 The cult

“What are you on about?” I was shaking with anger. How dare she say what I am and what I'm not “Stuff you” I wanted to say much worse. I walked away from her. Suddenly James was in front of me, smirking at me then he slowly vanished. I had to get out of here. By the time I come back it will be too late.

I was walking down the empty street the sun had set already. How long have I been walking for? I did not even feel tired. Some how I ended up at the park... thinking of Hannah, I walked past where it all happened Hannah screams echoed inside my head. I felt nothing...

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Young Demons; Chapter 0; The beginning

posted by tayandkris4evr

Little Jack

I got some feedback from some people who read my story and they said they had a lot of questions about it. I didn't explain it as well as I wanted to. So I apologize. I hope this can make up for it. :)
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Everything was burning. It was so hot and my eyes stung. It felt like I was bleeding... badly. I felt dizzy... so dizzy...

I woke up 2 days later in a white room with medical stuff in it. Almost every inch of my body was covered in thick white cloth. I couldn't move my arms or legs. It was even a strugle to breathe...

I vaguely remembered the fire....

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just a twist in twilight chapter 2-3

posted by mia1emmett

Chapter 2
LUNCH
I sat where Jill was sitting. The same people from before. The blonde
Kid, the reporter with a few other people. They introduced themselves.
And I giggled when they all were done. I said "I laugh a lot...sorry"
Ken rolled his eyes. I cracked up. Mart the one who bumped into me asked me "so Estella--" "call me Stella" I interrupted. "So Stella would you
Like to grab diner sometime?" I laughed "sure!" ken just rolled his
Eyes, it made me...

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Shattering Suns--Chp. 1: Blissful Ignorance

posted by Summer_Leanne

Hello everyone! :] This is only a draft to a chapter of the first story of a series (Shattering Suns) I'm writing and, when I'm through, publishing. Since it's my first chapter, I want to be sure this story is interesting enough. Forgive me if there are any proofreading mistakes. I've been too busy to proofread every line. Please do comment and tell me what you think! Thankies so so much for willingly reading and sharing your helpful thoughts. Take care sweethearts, and enjoy! :D ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Blissful Ignorance
My name is Naomi Hart. I am a sixteen year old...

Young Demons; Chapter 1; Confession

posted by tayandkris4evr

I'm thinking of this guy resembling Jack. *Disclaimer*

"Run, you idiot!"
"I am!"
Niki and I just robbed a gas station. We pointed our Colt's at the cashier, then tied him up. Sweat dripped off my face as we loaded our trash bags full of food and money. I didn't think we'd make it in time before the cops came. But, miraculously we packed up quick enough.
"Alright man, head over to those hills, here take this, I'm gonna go knock that guy out."
Niki nodded and took the two trash bags. His blonde hair falling around his head, soaked with sweat.
I ran back into the station, and went over to the cashier. I asked him if there was anybody else here and...

The Life I never asked for Chapter 3

posted by iluvPrinceMJ213

How is it possible for there to be possible to be more trouble?

“ Hey Cindy” Thomas shouts from across the room. I put a finger to my lips. Just as Mrs. Fitzgerald turns to Thomas and says “ Mr. Carlson sit down.’ “ What eva teach.” “ Now class since its pride time we are going to come up with ways to ask your teachers things and what are things to ask.” Thomas then throws a paper airplane to me with a message when Mrs. Fitzgerald isn’t looking. I begin to unfold the paper airplane just when Jaylee the school brat snatches it out of my hands and shouts...