Dragon Quest Monsters
Other printed titles released in 1989 include: "Dragon Quest Monsters Story"; "Dragon Quest Item Story"; the "Dragon Quest Perfect Collection" series starting with "Dragon Quest Perfect Collection 1990"; and the first two "Dragon Quest" novels by Takayashiki Hideo. All of these works have had additional titles published for different games by different authors: Hideo wrote the first four volumes spanning the first three games; Kumi Saori authored ten volumes comprising the next three games; and Hiroyuki Domon wrote three volumes for "Dragon Quest VII". Starting with "Shinsho Shousetsu Dragon Quest I" in 2000, a new series by all three authors began publication. The authors wrote new stories for their respective series, three stories for Hideo, nine for Saori, and three for Domon; with the latter's works featuring illustrations by Daisuke Torii. Several standalone titles and audiobook titles have also been released.