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The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917 (Paperback)

by Jonathan Clements (Author), Helen McCarthy (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 867 pages
  • Publisher: Stone Bridge Press; Rev Ed edition (31 Dec 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1933330104
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933330105
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 17.5 x 5.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 582,030 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Here is the long-awaited, biggest guide ever, the absolute must-have for every fan, collector, library, and video-store browser. Included are over 2,000 Japanese animation films--from today's Pokemon, Tenchi Muyo, and Sailor Moon to the classic Tetsuwan Atomu (Astro Boy) and little-known artistic gems like the anime life of Mozart--with key personnel, running time, studio, alternate titles, cross references, critical comment, and kid-friendly ratings. The Anime Encyclopedia is the most complete guide of its kind in any language, including Japanese! Illustrated and fully indexed. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 19 Mar 2003
This review is from: The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917 (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.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dead handy, 4 Jul 2002
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars pure brilliance, 27 Nov 2003
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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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars 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
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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
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