Research Catalog

Title

Understanding manga and anime / Robin E. Brenner.

Author

Brenner, Robin E., 1977-

Publication

Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2007.

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Details

Description

xix, 333 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

Provides information for librarians who are trying to build their manga and anime collections; discussing the history of manga and anime, vocabulary, cultural differences in format and content, programming and event ideas, genres, and more.

Subject

• Libraries > Special collections > Audio-visual materials
• Libraries > Special collections > Comic books, strips, etc
• Young adults' libraries > Collection development
• Libraries and teenagers
• Animated films > Japan > History and criticism
• Animated television programs > Japan > History and criticism
• Comic books, strips, etc. > History and criticism

Genre/Form

• Comics (Graphic works)
• Criticism, interpretation, etc.
• Young adult literature.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-322) and indexes.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Short history of manga and anime -- Manga and anime vocabulary -- Culture clash : East meets West -- Adventures with ninjas and schoolgirls : humor and realism -- Samurai and shogun : action, war, and historical fiction -- Giant robots and nature spirits : science fiction, fantasy, and legends -- Understanding fans and fan culture -- Draw in a crowd : promotion and programs -- Collection development.

ISBN

• 9781591583325 (alk. paper)
• 1591583322 (alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2007009773

OCLC

• 85898238
• SCSB-12726135

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library