Anime From Akira To Howl's Moving Castle
Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation
Author: Susan J. Napier
SUSAN NAPIER is Professor of Japanese Literature and Culture at the University of Texas, Austin, USA. She is a recognized expert on anime both in the United States and in Japan, where she was invited by the government to speak about anim?'s role in culture.
This new edition of the groundbreaking book is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime. Japanese animation is more popular than ever following the 2002 Oscar given to Miyazaki's Spirited Away. With new chapters on this film and other recent releases, this will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers.
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SUSAN NAPIER is Professor of Japanese Literature and Culture at the University of Texas, Austin, USA. She is a recognized expert on anime both in the United States and in Japan, where she was invited by the government to speak about anim?'s role in culture.
This new edition of the groundbreaking book is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime. Japanese animation is more popular than ever following the 2002 Oscar given to Miyazaki's Spirited Away. With new chapters on this film and other recent releases, this will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers.
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"Anime From Akira to Howl's Moving Castle" is the updated edition of Susan Napier's groundbreaking bestseller, "Anime from Akira to Mononoke". It is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime, and these are legion since "Spirited Away" won the Oscar for best animated film in 2002. Famed director Hayao Miyazaki's film proved that anime was much more than cartoons for children or a ploy for selling trading cards, and Napier demonstrates how anime often portrays important social and cultural themes in a sophisticated yet entertaining way. With new chapters on "Spirited Away" and other recent releases, including the forthcoming "Howl's Moving Castle", this updated edition will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers who want to know more.
Critic Reviews
“This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time.”
Reviews of the first edition: '...a thoughtful and carefully researched account...' -The New York Times 'Napier draws a rather complete picture of Japanese animation as a legitimate art form, and uses anime as a key to the culture that creates it...' - Entertainment Weekly '' - Choice
About the Author
SUSAN NAPIER is Professor of Japanese Literature and Culture at the University of Texas, Austin, USA. She is a recognized expert on anime both in the United States and in Japan, where she was invited by the government to speak about anime's role in culture.
This new edition of the groundbreaking popular book is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime. Japanese animation is more popular than ever following the 2002 Academy Award given to Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away. It confirmed that anime is more than just children's cartoons, often portraying important social and cultural themes. With new chapters on "Spirited Away and other recent releases, including "Howl's Moving Castle--Miyazaki's latest hit film, already breaking records in Japan--this edition will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers who want to know more.
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