From Impressionism to Anime: Japan as Fantasy and Fan Cult in the Mind of the West

Napier, S.

What is it about anime that is so appealing to a transnational fan base? This book takes a look at anime fans and the place they occupy, both in terms of subculture in Japan and America, and in relation to Western perceptions of Japan since the late 1800s.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2008-03-11

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781403962133

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Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 260