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Anime Explosion! The What? Why? Wow! of Japanese Animation
Anime Explosion The What Why Wow of Japanese Animation Author:Patrick Drazen Suddenly anime is . . . exploding. But where did Japanese animation come from, and what does it all mean? Written for fans, culture watchers, and perplexed outsiders, this is an engaging tour of the anime megaverse, from older arts and manga traditions to the works of modern directors like Miyazaki and Otomo. Read about anime standbys like giant... more » robots, samurai, furry beasts, high school heroines, and gay/girl/fanboy loveeven war and reincarnation, plus all of animes major themes, styles, and conventions. At the end of the book are essays on 15 of fandoms favorite anime, including Evangelion, Esca-flowne, Sailor Moon, and Patlabor.Patrick Drazen holds a Master of Arts degree and lives in Chicago, Illinois, where he writes and lectures on Japanese pop culture.« less