Magic as metaphor in anime : a critical study /
"This book examines Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime. It then explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topos. A close study of cardinal titles is complemented by allusions to ancillary productions in order to situate the medium's fascination with...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co., Publishers,
[2010]
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| Summary: | "This book examines Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime. It then explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topos. A close study of cardinal titles is complemented by allusions to ancillary productions in order to situate the medium's fascination with magic within an appropriately broad historical context"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 212 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes filmography: pages 191-202. |
| ISBN: | 9780786447442 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786447443 (softcover : alk. paper) |