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Anime and Philosophy: Wide Eyed Wonder
Author(s): Josef Steiff (Editor), Tristan D. Tamplin
- Publisher: Open Court
- Publication Date: March 30, 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 0812696700
- ISBN-13: 9780812696707
Book Description
Anime and Philosophy focuses on some of the most-loved, most-intriguing anime films and series, as well as lesser-known works, to find what lies at their core. Astro Boy, Dragon Ball Z, Ghost in the Shell, and Spirited Away are just a few of the films analyzed in this book. In these stories about monsters, robots, children, and spirits who grapple with the important questions in life we find insight crucial to our times: lessons on morality, justice, and heroism, as well as meditations on identity, the soul, and the meaning or meaninglessness of life. Anime has become a worldwide phenomenon, reaching across genres, mediums, and cultures. For those wondering why so many people love anime or for die-hard fans who want to know more, Anime and Philosophy provides a deeper appreciation of the art and storytelling of this distinctive Japanese culture.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“…favor(s) readability over citations and jargon. I could read articles about films I hadn’t seen and still follow the points and description.”
— Johanna Draper Carlson, Comics Worth Reading (March 25, 2010) at comicsworthreading.com
— Johanna Draper Carlson, Comics Worth Reading (March 25, 2010) at comicsworthreading.com
