 | Anime Explosion! The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation |
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Suddenly anime is . . . exploding. But where did Japanese animation come from, and what does it all mean? Written for fans, culture watchers, and perplexed outsiders, this is an engaging tour of the anime megaverse, from older arts and manga traditions to the works of modern directors like Miyazaki and Otomo. Read about anime standbys like giant robots, samurai, furry beasts, high school heroines, and gay/girl/fanboy love—even war and reincarnation, plus all of anime’s major themes, styles, and conventions. At the end of the book are essays on 15 of fandom’s favorite anime, including Evangelion, Esca-flowne, Sailor Moon, and Patlabor.
"A good resource and guide to the foundation, historical development and overall themes in Japanese animation and serves as an excellent reference source whether you are an established fan or a person who wants to learn about the cultural aspects of this specific and increasingly popular genre. It is an easy yet thorough read on the myriad of societal aspects and cultural references Japanese animation holds." -- Active Anime
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #934486 in Books
- Published on: 2002-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .97" h x 6.10" w x 9.06" l, 1.36 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
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"This book is useful not only as a reference to Anime, but also as a rewarding guide to some aspects of contemporary Japanese culture." Niagara University Library: Monthly Book Spotlight, June 2003 -- Review
About the Author
Patrick Drazen has lectured on Japanese pop culture at the University of Chicago and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he earned a Masters of Arts degree. He has been published in Channels of Communication and the Journal of Pop culture. He and his wife live in Chicago.