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Ghost in the Shell, The: Vol. 1 Pdf, Epub, Ebook GHOST IN THE SHELL, THE: VOL. 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Shirow Masamune | 368 pages | 08 Oct 2015 | Kodansha America, Inc | 9781935429012 | English | New York, United States Ghost In The Shell, The: Vol. 1 PDF Book Return details This item can be returned to any Target store or Target. Payment details. Average rating 3. Ships to:. Items On Sale. An epic dystopian tale of politics, technology, and metaphysics, The Ghost in the Shell has been hailed worldwide as an unparalleled visionary work of graphic fiction. Contact the seller - opens in a new window or tab and request a shipping method to your location. Shipping and handling. This is a good one Learn More - opens in a new window or tab. Publishers use these marks when books are returned to them. For example, only a few pages from the end of the story Batou is referred to as "Batou, the lens-eyed man". Please save a shipment cost. 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