- Paperback: 896 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (27 April 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845765001
- ISBN-13: 978-1845765002
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18 x 5.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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- #43 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Film > Encyclopaedias
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"Destined to become the definitive book on Japanese Animation for years to come...You need this book. Buy it." - Starlog "Impressive, exhaustive, labyrinthine, and obsessive - The Anime Encyclopedia is an astonishing piece of work." - Neil Gaiman"
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This is a long-awaited, fully detailed and updated guide to Japanese animation since 1917 is required reading for every fan, collector and moviegoer! Covering more than 80 years of anime history and over 3,000 titles, the authors show how the anime universe has influenced creative cultures far beyond its native Japanese shores. The anime scene has exploded into pop culture throughout the West, coming out of the peripheral world of comic-conventions and "otaku" obsession to become a mainstream phenomenon. All you ever wanted to know, "The Anime Encyclopedia" is the definitive, up-to-the-minute guide for Anime and Manga fans and the absolute authority on anime!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An incredibly detailed, exhaustive survey of a medium dating back to 1917, packed with production gossip, contentious reviews, and criticism that pulls no punches. An excellent book by two award-winning authors, and the biggest work on the subject in any language, including Japanese. But be warned, if you're looking for a colouring book or something full of pretty pictures, this is an *encyclopaedia* designed for reference, and not a shallow curio.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I've saved a lot of time and money by following this book (it's easily paid for itself), since I seem to have similar taste to the authors. There is a lot of bad anime out there, and this has helped me avoid it, but it's also helped me discover many good things I otherwise wouldn't have done (the work of Miyazaki for one.)
It's well written (if sometimes too concise) with both insight and a passion for the subject.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Never in my time have i experienced a more cost effective book, this encyclopedia documents over 2000 anime from as far back as 1917. This book is 500+ pages long and each anime has a review, cast (director, animator etc.) it also contains a rating to warn the viewer if there is sensitive material, V = violence N =nudity L = language.
This book also acts as quite a hands door stop and coffe table.
This book also acts as quite a hands door stop and coffe table.
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WOW, literally wow. the minute i receved this book, it was extremely hard to put down. every type of anime covered. plus also good descriptions of the shows. Read more
Published 20 months ago by ILoveAnime!
Good for fans! Not so good for scholars!
Does what it says on the tin. Although, the 'Thematic Entries' are somewhat impressionistic and lacking in scholarly detail. Read more
Published 22 months ago by animescholar
Decent as en encyclopedia
Decent as an encyclopedia, and basic information. Not great for the important details and opinions of experts, Roland Kelts, Susan J, Napier recommended for that purpose.
Published on 22 May 2010 by Stefan Ravnanger
Excellent
This encyclopedia has it all, if you like anime it's your one stop shop. Beautifully illustrated and interesting.
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by Eileen
Amazing, for now :)
I have only purchased this book today and so should probably take time to consider its usefulness, but at first glances it seems to deliver exceedingly well on expectations. Read more
Published on 17 July 2007 by Mr. W. G. Whitley
Hmmm... Very concise
Firstly, I should point out that I'm a student of graphic design. This being said, I was very dissapointed with this book. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2003 by Jack Wareham
An outstanding work or reference that's hugely readable.
As a keen anime fan, I have long searched for an easy to use and fun reference for information on the great variety of animations that Japan has produced. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2001 by Alex Ingram
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