Anime from Akira to Howls Moving Castle : Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation

English

ISBN: 1403970521

EAN: 9781403970527

Category: Performing Arts / Animation

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Release Date: 01/06/2006

Synopsis: 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 Miyazakis Spirited Away. It confirmed that anime is more than just childrens cartoons, often portraying important social and cultural themes. With new chapters on Spirited Awayand other recent releases, including Howls Moving Castle--Miyazakis 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.

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Anime from Akira to Howls Moving Castle : Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation

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Format: Paperback

Height: 1.07 inches

Width: 5.49 inches

Length: 8.26 inches

Weight: 12.7 oz

Pages: 384