 A novel adaptation of the series written by Hajime <unk> and illustrated by <unk> was published by Nitroplus on August 14 , 2011 . A pre @-@ release was available at Comiket 80 on August 12 , 2011 . A book based on Gen Urobuchi 's original draft treatment for the anime , titled Puella Magi Madoka Magica : The Beginning Story , was released in November 2011 . 
