Anime Fan Communities: Transcultural Flows and Frictions

Annett, S.

How have animation fans in Japan, South Korea, the United States, and Canada formed communities and dealt with conflicts across cultural and geographic distance? This book traces animation fandom from its roots in early cinema audiences, through mid-century children's cartoon fan clubs, to today's digitally-networked transcultural fan cultures.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-12-19

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349502752

DOI: 10.1057/9781137476104

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 253