Anime Explosion! The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation
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Review
"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
Book Description
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.?
Patrick Drazen holds a Master of Arts degree and lives in Chicago, Illinois, where he writes and lectures on Japanese pop culture.?
Anime Explosion! The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation
Anime Explosion! The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation,Patrick Drazen,Stone Bridge Press,1880656728,Animated films,Animation,Film & Video - General,Film & Video - History & Criticism,Japan,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Popular Culture - General,Social Science / Popular Culture
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