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From Impressionism to Anime: Japan as Fantasy and Fan Cult in the Mind of the West
Susan J. Napier
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Description for From Impressionism to Anime: Japan as Fantasy and Fan Cult in the Mind of the West
Paperback. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AKLC; APFV; JFCA; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
What is it about anime that is so appealing to a transnational fan base? This book takes a look at anime fans and the place they occupy, both in terms of subculture in Japan and America, and in relation to Western perceptions of Japan since the late 1800s.
What is it about anime that is so appealing to a transnational fan base? This book takes a look at anime fans and the place they occupy, both in terms of subculture in Japan and America, and in relation to Western perceptions of Japan since the late 1800s.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403962140
SKU
V9781403962140
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99-15
About Susan J. Napier
Susan J. Napier is Professor of Japanese Studies at Tufts University, USA. She is the author of four books, including The Fantastic in Japanese Literature: The Subversion of Modernity and Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle.
Reviews for From Impressionism to Anime: Japan as Fantasy and Fan Cult in the Mind of the West
A CHOICE Review of Books Outstanding Academic TitlePraise for Susan Napier's previous book, Anime from Akira to Princess Mononoke:"A thoughtful and carefully researched account." - The New York Times"This worthy addition to the burgeoning literature on Japanese popular culture will stand the test of time." - Choice