Hello, Please!: Very Helpful Super Kawaii Characters from Japan
Matt Alt; Hiroko Yoda
ISBN 10: 0811856747 ISBN 13: 9780811856744
Published by Chronicle Books, 2007
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Synopsis:
A menagerie of mascots and characters inhabit the islands of Japan, cheerfully guiding citizens through all sorts of daily activities and situations. "Hello, Please!" collects photographs of hundreds of the these cute (or kawaii) creatures in their native habitat, which is virtually everywhere: from public street signs to supermarket shelves, in doctor's offices, on tax forms and instruction manuals-even emblazoned on the sides of Tokyo's fire and police emergency vehicles. Authors Matt Alt and HirokoYoda explore the cultural context of these ubiquitous, hard-working critters and their relationship to anime and manga, commercial characters like Hello Kitty, and the cult of cute, while introducing a host of adorable new best friends you never new you had.
About the Author: Matt Alt is the co-author of Super #1 Robot. He and Hiroko Yoda live in Tokyo, where they run the translation company AltJapan.
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Title: Hello, Please!: Very Helpful Super Kawaii ...
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket