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A "CHOICE Review of Books" Outstanding Academic Title Praise for Susan Napier's previous book, "Anime from Akira to Princess Mononoke": "A thoughtful and carefully researched account."--"The New York Times""""This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time."--"Choice"
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Anime and Manga are hot - the popularity of these media is only increasing. As both become more mainstream, the pool of those interested in learning more about them is bound to get bigger. Susan is one of Palgrave's bestselling authors. Apart from the hardcore anime fans, more and more people are learning about anime through friends and family. This book will open a window on anime that is accessible to these viewers.What is it about anime that is so appealing to a trans-national fan base? This book looks at anime fans and the place they occupy, both in terms of subculture in Japan and the West, and in relation to Western perceptions of Japan since the late 1800s.
A "CHOICE Review of Books" Outstanding Academic Title Praise for Susan Napier's previous book, "Anime from Akira to Princess Mononoke": "A thoughtful and carefully researched account."--"The New York Times""""This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time."--"Choice"
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Anime and Manga are hot - the popularity of these media is only increasing. As both become more mainstream, the pool of those interested in learning more about them is bound to get bigger. Susan is one of Palgrave's bestselling authors. Apart from the hardcore anime fans, more and more people are learning about anime through friends and family. This book will open a window on anime that is accessible to these viewers.What is it about anime that is so appealing to a trans-national fan base? This book looks at anime fans and the place they occupy, both in terms of subculture in Japan and the West, and in relation to Western perceptions of Japan since the late 1800s.
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