Japanese Animation From Painted Scrolls To Pokemon HC

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"Hello Kitty, Astro Boy, Pokemon--Japanese animation has taken the world by storm in the twenty-first century. But while Western audiences may see it as an entirely contemporary phenomenon, Japanese animation was not born overnight. From illuminated scrolls and magic lanterns to puppet theater and manga comics, centuries of research were needed to perfect the techniques and artistic styles celebrated today. Fairytale, romance, adventure, science-fiction, and cyberpunk--anime encompasses many genres and its current creativity knows no bounds.

Illustrated with around five hundred images--many rarely seen outside Japan--this rich documentary account showcases the greatest anime films ever produced and bridges the gap between art history and pop culture. Twenty exclusive interviews with Japan's leading filmmakers--including legendary director and producer Rintaro and Academy Award winner Kato Kunio--round out the author's comprehensive survey, leading us behind the scenes of a unique and fascinating industry."