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The Astro Boy Essays : Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/A

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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Publication Name
Stone Bridge Press
ISBN
9781933330549

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Stonebridge Press
ISBN-10
1933330546
ISBN-13
9781933330549
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60323519

Product Key Features

Book Title
Astro Boy Essays : Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/Anime Revolution
Number of Pages
248 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Film / Genres / Animated, Popular Culture, Animation (See Also Film / Genres / Animated), Comics & Graphic Novels
Publication Year
2007
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Performing Arts, Social Science
Author
Frederik L. Schodt
Format
Perfect

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-017227
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
741.5/952
Synopsis
The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928__89), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy, a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy's cultural impact. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous books about Japan, including Manga! Manga! and Dreamland Japan. He often served as Osamu Tezuka's English interpreter., A tribute to Japan's God of Manga by his long-time American friend and translator. The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928-89), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy , a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy 's cultural impact., The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928-89), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy , a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy 's cultural impact. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous books about Japan, including Manga! Manga! and Dreamland Japan . He often served as Osamu Tezuka's English interpreter. In 2009 he was received the The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to the introduction and promotion of Japanese contemporary popular culture., The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928-89), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy , a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy 's cultural impact. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous books about Japan, including Manga Manga and Dreamland Japan . He often served as Osamu Tezuka's English interpreter. In 2009 he was received the The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to the introduction and promotion of Japanese contemporary popular culture.
LC Classification Number
NC1764.5.J32T4937

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