Anime and Memory: Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives

by Dani Cavallaro

The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment. Anime's handling of memory is multifaceted, weaving it into diverse symbolic motifs, narratives and aesthetic issues. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores anime films and series that exemplify the distinctive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786441127
• ISBN13: 9780786441129
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher