The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917 - Softcover

Clements, Jonathan; McCarthy, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845765001 ISBN 13: 9781845765002

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

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!

About this title

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845765001
• ISBN 13: 9781845765002
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 896