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The Astro Boy Essays. Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/anime Revolution.
Frederik L. Schodt
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Description for The Astro Boy Essays. Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/anime Revolution.
Paperback. A tribute to Japan's "god of manga" by his longtime American friend and translator. Num Pages: 248 pages, 40 color and B&W illustrations and photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AKLC1; APFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 139 x 6. Weight in Grams: 322.
The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928-89), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy, a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy's cultural impact. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous ... Read more
The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928-89), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy, a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy's cultural impact. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stone Bridge Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Berkeley CA, United States
ISBN
9781933330549
SKU
V9781933330549
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Ref
99-15
About Frederik L. Schodt
Fluent in spoken and written Japanese, Frederik L. Schodt is an author, interpreter, and translator who has written extensively on Japanese culture and Japan-U.S. relations. His classic Manga! Manga! introduced the English-speaking world to Japanese comics culture.
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