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What Is Anime?

by Sophie Washburne

A guide to anime’s history and art

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A guide to anime’s history and art

What Is Anime? introduces anime as both a Japanese animation tradition and a form of artistic expression. Its coverage brings together the medium’s history, distinctive features, and notable creators, with colorful examples alongside main text and sidebars. Annotated quotations from experts and artists add further perspectives to this visual introduction. The book offers a broad entry point into how anime developed and what gives the art form its particular character.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults beginning to explore anime beyond watching individual series or films
  • Readers interested in Japanese animation, cartooning, and visual art
  • Those who appreciate illustrated nonfiction with sidebars and expert perspectives

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Anime historyJapanese animationCartooning and visual expressionAnime creators

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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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