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| Author | Mark I. West |
|---|---|
| Book Title | Japanification of Children's Popular Culture : from Godzilla to Miyazaki |
| Dewey Decimal | 303.48/273052083 |
| Dewey Edition | 22 |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| Genre | Performing Arts, Social Science, History |
| ISBN-10 | 0810851210 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780810851214 |
| Intended Audience | Trade |
| Item Height | 0.9 in |
| Item Length | 9.1 in |
| Item Weight | 15.9 Oz |
| Item Width | 6.2 in |
| LC Classification Number | HQ792.U56J37 2009 |
| LCCN | 2008-027163 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 306 Pages |
| Publication Year | 2008 |
| Publisher | Scarecrow Press, Incorporated |
| Reviews | This collection of nineteen essays provides a helpful overview of several media....As a whole, the book effectively illustrates often mutually beneficial networks connecting Japanese and American products from 1950s to the early 2000s. It provides helpful introductions to manga, film and television anime, and video games; discusses how they are related; analyzes a variety of the more popular series; and may be of special interest to educators. |
| Synopsis | Godzilla stomped his way into American movie theaters in 1956, and ever since then Japanese trends and cultural products have had a major impact on children's popular culture in America. This can be seen in the Hello Kitty paraphernalia phenomenon, the popularity of anime television programs like Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z , computer games, and Hayao Miyazaki's award-winning films, such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke . The Japanification of Children's Popular Culture brings together contributors from different backgrounds, each exploring a particular aspect of this phenomenon from different angles, from scholarly examinations to recounting personal experiences. The book explains the interconnections among the various aspects of Japanese influence and discusses American responses to anime and other forms of Japanese popular culture., Godzilla stomped his way into American movie theaters in 1956, and ever since then Japanese trends and cultural products have had a major impact on children's popular culture in America. This can be seen in the Hello Kitty paraphernalia phenomenon, the popularity of anime television programs like Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z, computer games, and Hayao Miyazaki's award-winning films, such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. The Japanification of Children's Popular Culture brings together contributors from different backgrounds, each exploring a particular aspect of this phenomenon from different angles, from scholarly examinations to recounting personal experiences. The book explains the interconnections among the various aspects of Japanese influence and discusses American responses to anime and other forms of Japanese popular culture., A variety of contributors discuss the impact of such Japanese cultural exports as anime, manga, and electronic/video games and explain why these forms of culture are so popular with many American children. |
| TitleLeading | The |
| Topic | Children's Studies, Media Studies, Popular Culture, United States / General, Film / History & Criticism |
| brand | Scarecrow Press, Incorporated |
| gtin13 | 9780810851214 |
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This book is a fascinating deep dive into how Japanese pop culture shaped childhoods worldwide! From giant monsters to magical anime, Mark I. West explores the lasting impact of icons like Godzilla and Miyazaki. The copy arrived in excellent condition—just as described—with only minor signs of use. A must-read for fans of Japanese entertainment and its global influence! Fast shipping and great customer service too.