The Representation of Japanese Politics in Manga

Author: Roman Rosenbaum
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000217450
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 473

Book Description
This edited volume explores political motives, discourses and agendas in Japanese manga and graphic art with the objective of highlighting the agency of Japanese and wider Asian story-telling traditions within the context of global political traditions. Highly illustrated chapters presented here investigate the multifaceted relationship between Japan’s political storytelling practices, media and bureaucratic discourse, as played out between both the visual arts and modern pop-cultural authors. From pioneering cartoonist Tezuka Osamu, contemporary manga artists such as Kotobuki Shiriagari and Fumiyo Kōno, to videogames and everyday merchandise, a wealth of source material is analysed using cross-genre techniques. Furthermore, the book resists claims that manga, unlike the bandes dessinées and American superhero comic traditions, is apolitical. On the contrary, contributors demonstrate that manga and the mediality of graphic arts have begun to actively incorporate political discourses, undermining hegemonic cultural constructs that support either the status quo, or emerging brands of neonationalism in Japanese society. The Representation of Politics in Manga will be a dynamic resource for students and scholars of Japanese studies, media and popular cultural studies, as well as practitioners in the graphic arts.

Beyond MAUS

Author: Ole Frahm
Publisher: Böhlau Wien
ISBN: 3205210662
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 421

Book Description
Beyond MAUS. The Legacy of Holocaust Comics collects 16 contributions that shed new light on the representation of the Holocaust. While MAUS by Art Spiegelman has changed the perspectives, other comics and series of drawings, some produced while the Holocaust happened, are often not recognised by a wider public. A plethora of works still waits to be discovered, like early caricatures and comics referring to the extermination of the Jews, graphic series by survivors or horror stories from 1950s comic books. The volume provides overviews about the depictions of Jews as animals, the representation of prisoner societies in comics as well as in depth studies about distorted traces of the Holocaust in Hergé's Tintin and in Spirou, the Holocaust in Mangas, and Holocaust comics in Poland and Israel, recent graphic novels and the use of these comics in schools. With contributions from different disciplines, the volume also grants new perspectives on comic scholarship.

Focus On: 100 Most Popular 2010s Fantasy Films

Author: Wikipedia contributors
Publisher: e-artnow sro
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1343

Book Description

Giant Days #28

Author: John Allison
Publisher: Boom! Studios
ISBN: 1613988982
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
What's the secret of the shed in the back of the girls' house, and why are strange men visiting it in the middle of the night?!

The Anime Café

Author: Nadine Estero
Publisher: Rock Point
ISBN: 0760387664
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
Immerse yourself in your favorite anime worlds and café culture, in its myriad forms, through 50 different anime movies and series--from the beloved films of Studio Ghibli to popular series such as One Piece. Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these favorite food and drink moments once again, in this follow-up to her best-selling cookbook, The Anime Chef Cookbook. In The Anime Café, Nadine takes on lighter fare, focusing on 50 drinks, snacks, and sweet treats—traditional Japanese favorites and inventive re-creations—and bringing them from the screen to your table. In this cookbook, you’ll find: Foods and drinks from a variety of popular anime series and movies 50 easy-to-make, fun, and delicious recipes A stunning anime-style food illustration accompanying every recipe Information about the exact episodes that feature the items How to stock your anime kitchen A celebration of Japanese food and culture

Soulcalibur® III

Author: Adam Davis
Publisher: BradyGames
ISBN: 9780744005981
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
BradyGames' SOULCALIBURIII Official Fighter's Guide includes the following: Extensive "versus" strategy. Detailed area maps pinpointing unlockables. Complete coverage of all character movelists and techniques. In-depth content of the various game modes such as create your own fighter and edge master mode Signature Series guide provides bonus poster and much more! Platform: PlayStation 2 Genre: Action/AdventureThis product is available for sale North America only.

Attack on Titan 28

Author: Hajime Isayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1632367831
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The blockbuster manga that inspired the epic anime, airing now on Adult Swim's Toonami! RUTHLESS SAVIOR After years as a lonely double agent, Zeke finally returns to the good graces of his home island of Paradis. Still, the Survey Corps refuses to let him meet Eren--the other ingredient in the earth-shaking weapon-- for fear the explosive duo will be impossible to control. Meanwhile, the public responds badly to the military's open distrust of their hero Eren, and the detention of the Marleyan volunteers spurs an uprising. Amid the turmoil, Eren takes matters into his own hands...

A History of Modern Manga

Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1647229146
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
Discover the major events and artists who have shaped the history of modern manga, with this deluxe expanded volume. Amid reconstruction after World War II, Japan saw the emergence of modern manga, which quickly became a favorite pastime of its citizens. Over the decades, the art form bore witness to the anxieties and dreams of several generations of Japanese citizens, reflecting both dark and joyful experiences. The history of manga is inextricably linked to the social, economic, political, and cultural evolution of Japan. Essential to the daily lives of its inhabitants and to its economy, manga is one of the drivers of the international development of one of the world’s largest economies. How did the manga market reach one billion copies annually in less than half a century? Who are the major players in this incredible expansion? Discover, over the pages and years, the major events and artists who have marked the history of modern manga in this new, updated and expanded edition. DEFINITIVE GUIDE: Beginning with the advent of modern manga in 1952, A History of Modern Manga covers the development and impact of the art form through to present day. THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE: Discover fascinating new details about essential entries in the manga canon, including Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, Death Note, Naruto, Berserk, and more. STUNNING VISUALS: Features original, full-color illustrations as well as artwork from the featured manga titles! PERFECT GIFT FOR MANGA FANS: A History of Modern Manga is a fantastic gift for manga enthusiasts, as well as fans of Japanese history. A MANGA HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Explores the unique ways in which historical events you may already be familiar with impacted and influenced manga as we know it today.

The Routledge Companion to Transmedia Studies

Author: Matthew Freeman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351054880
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 666

Book Description
Around the globe, people now engage with media content across multiple platforms, following stories, characters, worlds, brands and other information across a spectrum of media channels. This transmedia phenomenon has led to the burgeoning of transmedia studies in media, cultural studies and communication departments across the academy. The Routledge Companion to Transmedia Studies is the definitive volume for scholars and students interested in comprehending all the various aspects of transmediality. This collection, which gathers together original articles by a global roster of contributors from a variety of disciplines, sets out to contextualize, problematize and scrutinize the current status and future directions of transmediality, exploring the industries, arts, practices, cultures, and methodologies of studying convergent media across multiple platforms.

Subway in the Sky

Author: Nathan B. Dodge
Publisher: Novus Mundi Publishing
ISBN: 196151138X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 381

Book Description
Scotty and Bobby, genius electrical and computer engineers, have developed a system that sets up a stable wormhole between two points. Together with Kaley, the best technical field rep in the solar system, they and their company are establishing travel portals all over Earth, and also on the moon, Mars, Mercury, plus several of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Their company, Subway Solar Systems, is growing like crazy, and the future looks bright. What could go wrong? Lots of things, it turns out. An alien race from the far reaches of space has taken control of a portal on Titan and started an invasion. They are rapidly taking over the outer solar system, and Earth’s military forces may not be able to stop the attack. Just to make things perfect, the personal lives of the three people who created Subway Solar Systems are a mess as well. Scotty’ wife wants a divorce, Bobby’s boyfriend is causing him constant trouble, and maybe Scotty’s relationship with Kaley isn’t just based on their jobs.