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"The schoolgirl is the main driver of Japan's Gross National Cool,
and Brian Ashcraft's book is the best source for those hoping to
understand why." --Chris Baker, WIRED Magazine Japanese Schoolgirl
Confidential takes you beyond the realm of everyday girls to the
world of the iconic Japanese schoolgirl craze that is sweeping the
globe. For years, Japanese schoolgirls have appeared in
hugely-popular anime and manga series such as Dragon Ball, Sailor
Moon, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Blood: The Last
Vampire. These girls are literally showing up everywhere--in
movies, magazines, video games, advertising, and music. WIRED
Magazine has kept an eye on the trends emerging from these stylish
teens, following kick-ass schoolgirl characters in videogames like
Street Fighter and assassin schoolgirls in movies like Quentin
Tarantino's Kill Bill. By talking to Japanese women, including
former and current J-Pop idols, well-known actresses, models,
writers, and artists--along with famous Japanese film directors,
historians and marketers--authors Brian Ashcraft and Shoko Ueda
(who have both contributed to WIRED's "Japanese Schoolgirl Watch"
columns) reveal the true story behind Japan's schoolgirl
obsessions. You'll learn the origins of the schoolgirls' unusual
attire, and how they are becoming a global brand used to sell
everything from kimchi to insurance. In Japanese Schoolgirl
Confidential, you'll discover: Sailor-suited pop-idols Cult movie
vixens Schoolgirl shopping power The latest uniform fashions
Japanese schoolgirls are a symbol of girl empowerment. Japanese
Schoolgirl Confidential shows why they are so intensely cool. Don't
miss this essential book on the Japanese youth culture craze that
is driving today's pop culture worldwide. "Whether your preferred
schoolgirl is more the upstanding heroine Sailor Moon or the
vengeful, weapon-wielding Gogo Yubari of Quentin Tarantino's Kill
Bill, Vol. 1, you'll come away well versed." --Publishers Weekly
Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a
permanent mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the
world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos). Japanese Tattoos explains the
imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid
getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret.
This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese
tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their
proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they
mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Featured tattoos
range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and kanji tattoos to
anime-inspired and modern works--as well as everything in between.
For the first time, Japanese tattooing is put together in a
visually attractive, informative, and authoritative way. Along with
the 350+ photos of tattoos, Japanese Tattoos also features
interviews with Japanese tattoo artists on a variety of topics.
What's more, it contains interviews with clients, who are typically
overlooked in similar books, allowing them to discuss what their
Japanese tattoos mean to them. Those who read this informative
tattoo guide will be more knowledgeable about Japanese tattoos
should they want to get inked or if they are merely interested in
Japanese art and culture.
Acquiring a list of useful idioms could take an individual several
years to encounter. Countless experiences are consolidated here to
make your business speak pop. The Jargonaut Express helps you be
there in stride with business professionals who speak a common
language. If you are going to use idiomatic expressions to add some
color to your vocabulary, you should first know and understand
exactly what it is you are saying so that you can say it with a
boost of confidence. When done well, these colorful idioms can be
highly-effective tools that should be part of everyone's
communication toolkit. The Jargonaut Express aims to not just
provide a simple definition, but to also provide additional
contextual information that makes each idiom stick. What you will
find is an increased awareness of idiom usage and also be able to
contribute a memorable story that you can relate when you hear
these idiomatic gems in your company.
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