In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail: limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.

Translation of: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi. First published in Japan in 2003 by Square Enix Co., Ltd."--P. facing t.p. "The original manga behind the hit anime and video game series"--Cover p. [4]. "Action"--Cover. "This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. 4