This book is definitely a must for fans who want a scholarly look into the history of their favorite medium.’ – Otaku USA Magazine
Publisher : British Film Institute 2013th edition (December 12, 2013)īest Sellers Rank: #261,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)ġ30 ratings About the Author of Anime A History PDF Free Download BookĬlements writes in his introduction, ‘There is… no full-length history of Japanese animation available in English an omission that this book seeks to remedy, articulating ‘anime’ as a succession of conceptual systems that form and change throughout the latter half of the twentieth century and into the twenty-first…’ And he does exactly what he promises, going into great detail about the history of anime, and also bringing up questions about the meaning and definition of anime that can even cause major otaku to scratch their heads.
This comprehensive history of Japanese animation draws on Japanese primary sources and testimony from industry professionals to explore the production and reception of anime, from its early faltering steps, to the international successes of Spirited Away and Pokémon.
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