Japanese Visual Culture: Explorations in the World of Manga and Anime

By Deborah Shamoon, Eldad Nakar, Yulia Mikhailova, et al.

Book Overview

Explores the historical, cultural, sociological, and religious dimensions of manga and anime, and examines specific sub-genres, artists, and stylistics. This book also addresses such topics as spirituality, the use of visual culture by Japanese religious movements, Japanese Goth and nostalgia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765616025
• ISBN13: 9780765616029
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"