Since its inception as an art form, anime has engaged assiduously
with themes, symbols and narrative strategies drawn from the realm
of magic. In recent years, the medium has increasingly turned to
magic specifically as a metaphor for the exploration of a wide
range of cultural, philosophical and psychological concerns. This
book first examines a range of Eastern and Western approaches to
magic in anime, addressing magical thinking as an overarching
concept which unites the titles under scrutiny despite their
generic and tonal diversity. It then explores the collusion of
anime and magic with reference to specific topos. A close study of
cardinal titles is complemented by allusions to ancillary
productions in order to situate the medium's fascination with magic
within an appropriately broad historical context.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
December 2009 |
| First published: |
December 2009 |
| Dimensions: |
226 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
220 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-4744-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-7864-4744-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780786447442 |
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