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What Is Anime?

by Sophie Washburne

Anime as art and history

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Anime as art and history

Anime is explored here as a distinctive form of artistic expression, with attention to its history, visual intricacies, and well-known creators. The guide combines main-text explanations with sidebars, colorful examples, and annotated quotations from experts and artists, giving readers several ways to engage with the subject. Its scope connects anime’s development with the artistic choices and creators associated with the medium.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults curious about anime’s history and artistic features
  • Readers interested in cartooning and animation
  • Those who value visual examples alongside explanatory text

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Anime historyAnimation and artistic expressionCreators and visual style

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Book overview

The Japanese animation style known as anime has taken the world by storm in recent years. As anime has become more popular in the West, there has also been more of a push to learn more about its origins and what makes it such a unique form of artistic expression. Readers get a detailed look at the history, intricacies, and most famous creators of anime in this informative guide. Colorful examples of anime fill the pages, and the main text and sidebars are enhanced through the use of annotated quotes from experts and artists.
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