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Anime Explosion! : The What? Why? and Wow! of Japanese Animation by Patrick Drazen (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStonebridge Press
ISBN-101880656728
ISBN-139781880656723
eBay Product ID (ePID)2273222
Product Key Features
Book TitleAnime Explosion! : the What? Why? and Wow! of Japanese Animation
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / Genres / Animated, Film / General, Popular Culture
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Social Science
AuthorPatrick Drazen
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight22 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-281368
Dewey Edition0
Dewey Decimal791.43/34
SynopsisSuddenly the anime explosion is everywhere: in theaters and video stores and on TV. But where did it come from and what does it all mean? Writing for fans, culture watchers, and perplexed outsiders, Patrick Drazen looks at Japanese animation from the inside, from its roots in ancient Japanese culture to its major themes and motifs -- war, anti-war, religion, ghosts, and reincarnation - giant robots and mecha - cute gay/girl/fanboy love - samurai, folk heroes, athletes, and mothers - diligence, duty, and love of nature. He also probes the influence of manga and the works of leading directors like Hayao Miyazaki and Masamune Shirow, providing detailed commentaries on some of fandom's favorite films, including Escaflowne, Sailor Moon, Ghost in the Shell, and Evangelion. With over 100 illustrations, a bibliography, and index. Book jacket., An entertaining explication of the deeper meanings and pleasures of anime, for fans and newcomers alike., 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, Discusses the origins and meaning of anime, covering topics including social conventions, folklore, and sex, and providing overviews of motion pictures and television series including Ghost in the Shell and Ranma 1/2..
LC Classification NumberNC1766.J3 D73 2003
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