Japanese Visual Culture: Explorations in the World of Manga and Anime (East Gate Book)

by Frederik L . Schodt (Foreword), Mark W . Mac Williams (Foreword)

• New

  Hardcover
  2008

  $193.01

  Explores the historical, cultural, sociological, and religious dimensions of manga and anime, and examines specific sub-genres, artists, and stylistics. This book also addresses such topics as spirituality, the use of visual culture by Japanese religious movements, Japanese Goth and nostalgia.

• New

  Paperback
  2008

  $71.69

  Born of Japan's cultural encounter with Western entertainment media, manga (comic books or graphic novels) and anime (animated films) are two of the most universally recognized forms of contemporary mass culture. This book explores the historical, cultural, sociological, and religious dimensions of manga and anime.