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Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle : Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation by Susan J. Napier (2005, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101403970521
ISBN-139781403970527
eBay Product ID (ePID)45421377
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleAnime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle : Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFilm / Genres / Animated, Popular Culture, Animation (See Also Film / Genres / Animated)
Publication Year2005
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Social Science
AuthorSusan J. Napier
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-054743
ReviewsPraise for the first edition: .,."A thoughtful and carefully researched account."--"The New York Times ""Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it."--"Entertainment Weekly ""This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time."--"Choice""This is a riveting and inspiring book, one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and from which I have learned a great deal. As a source of concrete information about Japanese animation it is invaluable."--Sharon Kinsella, Cambridge University "Informative, well-written, and yet entertaining...both generous and critically insightful."--Sharalyn Orbaugh, University of British Columbia, "...A thoughtful and carefully researched account." -- The New York Times "Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it." -- Entertainment Weekly "This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time." -- Choice "This is a riveting and inspiring book, one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and from which I have learned a great deal. As a source of concrete information about Japanese animation it is invaluable." -- Sharon Kinsella, Cambridge University "Informative, well-written, and yet entertaining...both generous and critically insightful." -- Sharalyn Orbaugh, University of British Columbia, This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time., Praise for the first edition: "...A thoughtful and carefully researched account."--The New York Times "Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it."--Entertainment Weekly "This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time."--Choice "This is a riveting and inspiring book, one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and from which I have learned a great deal. As a source of concrete information about Japanese animation it is invaluable."--Sharon Kinsella, Cambridge University "Informative, well-written, and yet entertaining...both generous and critically insightful."--Sharalyn Orbaugh, University of British Columbia, Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it., Praise for the first edition: , .."A thoughtful and carefully researched account."--"The New York Times ""Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it."--"Entertainment Weekly ""This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time."--"Choice""This is a riveting and inspiring book, one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and from which I have learned a great deal. As a source of concrete information about Japanese animation it is invaluable."--Sharon Kinsella, Cambridge University "Informative, well-written, and yet entertaining...both generous and critically insightful."--Sharalyn Orbaugh, University of British Columbia, Praise for the first edition: ..."A thoughtful and carefully researched account."--"The New York Times ""Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it."--"Entertainment Weekly ""This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time."--"Choice""This is a riveting and inspiring book, one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and from which I have learned a great deal. As a source of concrete information about Japanese animation it is invaluable."--Sharon Kinsella, Cambridge University "Informative, well-written, and yet entertaining...both generous and critically insightful."--Sharalyn Orbaugh, University of British Columbia, "...A thoughtful and carefully researched account."-- The New York Times "Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it."-- Entertainment Weekly "This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time."-- Choice "This is a riveting and inspiring book, one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and from which I have learned a great deal. As a source of concrete information about Japanese animation it is invaluable."--Sharon Kinsella, Cambridge University "Informative, well-written, and yet entertaining...both generous and critically insightful."--Sharalyn Orbaugh, University of British Columbia, This is a riveting and inspiring book, one that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and from which I have learned a great deal. As a source of concrete information about Japanese animation it is invaluable.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal791.43/340952
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of ContentPART ONE: INTRODUCTION * Foreword to the Updated Edition * Why Anime? * Anime and Global/Local Identity * PART TWO: BODY, METAMORPHOSIS, IDENTITY * Akira and Ranma ½ : The Monstrous Adolescent * Controlling Bodies: The Body in Pornographic Anime * Ghosts and Machines: The Technological Body * Doll Parts: Technology and the Body in Ghost in the Shell * Stray: Gender Panics, Masculine Crises, and Fantasy * PART THREE: MAGICAL GIRLS AND FANTASY WORLDS * The Enchantment of Estrangement: The Shojo in the World of Miyazaki Hayao * Now You See Her, Now You Don't: The Disappeaing Shojo * Carnival and Conservatism in Romantic Comedy * PART FOUR: REMAKING MASTER NARRATIVES: ANIME CONFRONTS HISTORY * No More Words: Barefoot Gen , Grave of Fireflies , and "Victim's History" * Princess Mononoke : Fantasy, the Feminine, and the Myth of "Progress" * Waiting for the End of the World: Apocalyptic Identity * Elegies
SynopsisThis new edition of the groundbreaking popular book is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime. Japanese animation is more popular than ever following the 2002 Academy Award given to Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away . It confirmed that anime is more than just children's cartoons, often portraying important social and cultural themes. With new chapters on Spirited Away and other recent releases, including Howl's Moving Castle --Miyazaki's latest hit film, already breaking records in Japan--this edition will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers who want to know more., This new edition of the groundbreaking popular book from Susan J Napier , Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle, is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime. Japanese animation is more popular than ever following the 2002 Academy Award given to Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away . It confirmed that anime is more than just children's cartoons, often portraying important social and cultural themes. With new chapters on Spirited Away and other recent releases, including Howl's Moving Castle -- which broke records in Japan--this edition will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers who want to know more., Updated and expanded edition of Susan Napier's cult classic, in-depth, sophisticated look at Japanese animation, This new edition of the groundbreaking popular book is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime. Japanese animation is more popular than ever following the 2002 Academy Award given to Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away. It confirmed that anime is more than just children's cartoons, often portraying important social and cultural themes. With new chapters on "Spirited Away and other recent releases, including "Howl's Moving Castle--Miyazaki's latest hit film, already breaking records in Japan--this edition will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers who want to know more.
LC Classification NumberNC1766.J3N36 2005
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