--- product_id: 28596926 title: "Baccano!, Vol. 1: The Rolling Bootlegs - light novel Hardcover – June 7, 2016" brand: "ryohgo naritakatsumi enami" price: "€ 62.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/28596926-baccano-vol-1-the-rolling-bootlegs-light-novel-hardcover-june store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Baccano!, Vol. 1: The Rolling Bootlegs - light novel Hardcover – June 7, 2016 **Brand:** ryohgo naritakatsumi enami **Price:** € 62.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Baccano!, Vol. 1: The Rolling Bootlegs - light novel Hardcover – June 7, 2016 by ryohgo naritakatsumi enami - **How much does it cost?** € 62.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/28596926-baccano-vol-1-the-rolling-bootlegs-light-novel-hardcover-june) ## Best For - ryohgo naritakatsumi enami enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ryohgo naritakatsumi enami brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Baccano!, Vol. 1: The Rolling Bootlegs - light novel Hardcover – June 7, 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TKvhpkyfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive Translation, Amazing Story *by A***Y on Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017* $10 is a bit pricey, especially for a Kindle e-book, but it *is* a translation. I'm just happy I can buy a legitimate copy in English.That said, I was impressed by the quality of the translation. The word choices seem appropriate to the characters and the era, and there aren't random Japanese phrases thrown in for lack of a direct translation (this is an unfortunate, yet common problem with translating Japanese to English).As for the story itself, I loved it. For people who have watched, or tried to watch, the anime--these novels make a whole lot more sense than the anime did. The anime jumped around in time and introduced way too many characters at once; this focuses on just one of the timelines covered by the anime.It's an interesting frame story, starting in 1st person and proceeding to tell the main story in 3rd person. The 1st person portion is set in modern times, while the main story is set in the 1930's. The characters are a bit over-the-top in the style of a light novel, but in a way that's humorous and grabs your attention. All in all, this is a really great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Start To A 1930's Era Novel Franchise *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017* Baccano v1 had a slow start but ended up picking up steam fast. The various perspectives offered, often making it hard to figure out who the protagonists was, actually helped to make it a very compelling and addicting read. I did have issues whenever it switched to Miria and Isaac, who both consistently felt a bit too intrusive in ruining suspenseful and serious moments, but I think they two did help to make it a compelling read.The aspect of the chasing the immortality elixir and seeing who would end up with it in the end was a blast. I especially liked the conclusion and how it played out, especially with all the shocks about it and the point at which the big moment happened. Narita once again proved to have excellent writing and excellent surprises.I wonder how the series can continue, the ending ended everything so definitively.-Hardcover wise, excellent cover and excellent color pages. The art pages were nice too. I do wish there were more extras, only an afterward was a bit disappointing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Let the commotion begin *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016* When I discovered the anime series years ago, I sought out translations of the novels and was immediately hooked, to the point where I bought the novels along with a bunch of books on learning Japanese. Needless to say, I can't provide a fully objective view here. That said, I am fully convinced that this outstanding series deserves to become popular worldwide, and I'm thrilled that it's becoming available to new audiences.The story is about the alchemical elixir of immortality falling into the hands of a Depression-era organized crime syndicate, and the ruckus that ensues. The author, Ryohgo Narita, is fond of stories about criminals and of fantasy elements in urban settings, and this is no exception, combining the setting and tropes of gangster films with alchemy. If you have seen the anime, you'll know most of the events, but there's still plenty of additional depth to the characters and setting to make the book worth reading. For a first novel, it's remarkable how well it holds up. All the characteristics that have made the series and author successful are in evidence here: a bevy of entertaining characters, an intriguing setting, and intricate plotting. I don't want to go beyond the scope of this review too much, but I have to say that as the series goes on, it maintains plot momentum and logical coherence in a way that almost never happens in a series this long and with so many characters.While the novel would be worth a recommendation regardless of translation, the excellent English rendition adds to the appeal. One obstacle to light novels becoming popular in English-speaking countries is that the writing often doesn't translate well. I haven't read enough 'regular' novels translated from Japanese to say if this is due to the language itself or the style used in light novels, but most translations have a stilted tone, narration that tells rather than shows too often, and generally unremarkable prose. However, great translators are able to produce writing that can stand on its own, and this version does that quite well. The effort put into period-appropriate language and terminology shows, and combines with the setting to produce a novel that feels like it could have come from an English-speaking author. The anime series was sometimes said to be a good 'gateway' series for American fans, and the books similarly should appeal even to those with no background with anime or manga.One downside is that the art, unlike the writing, suffers from 'first episode' weirdness. The quality is notably lower than in future volumes, and the characters designs are somewhat different. The quality would improve significantly with the second/third novels, and by the fourth would reach maturity.This is one of the finest series of fiction I've ever read, and it's been translated wonderfully. Highest possible recommendation. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/28596926-baccano-vol-1-the-rolling-bootlegs-light-novel-hardcover-june](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/28596926-baccano-vol-1-the-rolling-bootlegs-light-novel-hardcover-june) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*