ADV Films Sets Street Dates for Release of Two Illustration Books

ADV FILMS SETS STREET DATES FOR RELEASE OF TWO ILLUSTRATION BOOKS

RAHXEPHON BIBLE IN STORES OCTOBER 7, 2003; FULL METAL PANIC! THE ANIME MISSION TO APPEAR OCTOBER 21

HOUSTON, August 19, 2003-ADV Films today formally announced street dates for the release of Rahxephon Bible illustration book and Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission illustration book. Both titles will be available at bookstores and comic/specialty stores nationwide, and are being produced by ADV Films' sister division ADV Manga.

Rahxephon Bible
RahXephon is one of the most popular and intriguing anime series to be released in the U.S. in recent years. Thousands are absorbed in the mysteries of the title, and the Rahxephon Bible is the key to unlocking them. Filled with full-color original artwork, character profiles, production sketches, mecha designs, guides to terminology and more, and printed in a handsome full-size edition, the Rahxephon Bible is an essential tie-in to the blockbuster anime.

Prebook: 8/13/03
Street: 10/7/03
Genre: Illustration Book
Age rating: 15+
96 full-color and black & white pages
Created by Studio BONES-Yutaka Izubuchi
SRP: $19.98

Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission
An absolutely key resource for fans of the smash-hit anime series! Packed with full-color artwork, production sketches, mecha and weapon designs, exclusive interviews with key staff and more, Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission is a voyage deep into the creation of the Full Metal Panic! anime.

Prebook: 8/28/03
Street: 10/21/03
Genre: Illustration Book
Age Rating: 15+
96 full-color and black & white pages
Original Story: Shouji Gatou
Illustration: Shikidouji
SRP: $19.98