Anime Explosion: The What Why and Wow of Japanese Animation

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Softcover Book
SKU: 190216-77203-1
UPC: 9781880656723
ISBN-10: 1880656728
Weight: 2.12 lbs
Condition: NM Near Mint - This item is used, but in mint to near mint condition. See Details section and photos for specifics on item condition.

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.

Specifications

• Size:
  6 x 0.8 x 8.9 in
• Pages:
  320
• Language:
  English