Mangatopia - Essays on Manga and Anime in the Modern World (Paperback)

Fascinating insights on what Japanese manga and anime mean to artists, audiences, and fans in the United States and elsewhere, covering topics that range from fantasy to sex to politics. Within the last decade, anime and manga have become extremely popular in the United States. Mangatopia: Essays on Manga and Anime in the Modern World provides a sophisticated anthology of varied commentary from authors well versed in both formats. These essays provide insights unavailable on the Internet, giving the interested general reader in-depth information well beyond the basic, "Japanese Comics 101" level, and providing those who teach and write about manga and anime valuable knowledge to further expand their expertise. The topics addressed range widely across various artists and art styles, media methodology and theory, reception of manga and anime in different cultural markets, and fan behavior. Specific subjects covered include sexually explicit manga drawn and read by women; the roots of manga in Japanese and world film; the complexity of fan activities, including "cosplay," fan-drawn manga, and fans' highly specific predilections; right-wing manga; and manga about Hiroshima and despair following World War II. The book closes with an examination of the international appeal of manga and anime. Contributions from knowledgeable commentators about manga and anime from the United States, Canada, and Europe Photographs and illustrations Reference lists within the individual chapters and the introduction Two glossaries define terms specific to Japanese manga genres

General

Imprint:	Libraries Unlimited
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	October 2011
Editors:	Timothy Perper • Martha Cornog
Dimensions:	158 x 234 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-1-59158-908-2
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Special features > Graphic novels Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Illustration & commercial art > Comic book & cartoon art Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59158-908-8
Barcode:	9781591589082

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