
The Anime Encyclopedia
A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917
Titan Books Ltd (Publisher)
Book
Paperback/Softback
896 pages
978-1-84576-500-2 (ISBN)
Description
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!
Reviews / Votes
"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"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Interest Age: From 16 to 18 years
Illustrations
150 b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84576-500-2 (9781845765002)
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Persons
JONATHAN CLEMENTS was formerly the editor of Manga Max magazine and contributing editor to the online edition of Newtype. He has worked as a voice actor, dubbing director, or translator on dozens of anime productions. HELEN MCCARTHY was the founding editor of Anime UK/FX magazine and subsequently editor of Manga Mania. She is the author of several books on Japanese animation, including Anime!: A Beginner's Guide and The Erotic Anime Movie Guide