Rough Guide Reference Ser.: The Rough Guide to Anime : The Artwork - The Stories - The Studies by Rough Guides Staff and Simon Richmond (2009, Trade Paperback)

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The Rough Guide to Anime provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse and amazing world of animation from Japan. Combining a critical approach with all the essential background information - from history and short biographies of the key people in the industry to the different genres, themes and cultural references of anime - this is the ultimate guide to Japanese animation. The book introduces the creative talents behind the major anime movies, TV series and OVA (original video animation) - from the Oscar-winning Spirited Away to classic works like Howl''s Moving Castle , Princess Mononoke , and the iconic shows Astro Boy , Kimba the White Lion , Speed Racer and Robotech. Written by anime expert Simon Richmond, features include the Top 50 must-sees, with details on the most influential directors and creative artists. There''s an exploration of the art form''s history, plus information on the anime conventions and manga-related attractions in Japan. Newcomers will love the glossary of all the anime slang and jargon, while devoted fans will relish the fresh exploration of themes, genres and obsessions in the colourful anime universe. The Rough Guide to Anime explores the best of the prolific genre of anime in today''s popular culture.

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PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-101858282055
ISBN-139781858282053
eBay Product ID (ePID)86736308

Product Key Features

Book TitleRough Guide to Anime : the Artwork-The Stories-The Studies
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicAsian / Japanese, Manga / General, Comics & Graphic Novels
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Literary Criticism, Comics & Graphic Novels
AuthorSimon Richmond, Rough Guides Staff
Book SeriesRough Guide Référence Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight14 oz.
Item Length2.8 in
Item Width7 in

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