Floating Worlds

A Short History of Japanese Animation

Maria Roberta Novielli

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CRC Press
31 January 2018

Animated movies & films; Digital animation

Series: Focus Animation

Through the analysis of the work of the main Japanese animators starting from the pioneers of 1917, the book will overview the whole history of Japanese animated film, including the latest tendencies and the experimental movies. In addition to some of the most acclaimed directors Miyazaki Hayao, Takahata Isao, Shinkai Makoto, Tezuka Osamu and Kon Satoshi, the works of masters of animation such as Kawamoto Kihachirō, Kuri Yōji, Ōfuji Noburō and Yamamura Kōji will be analysed in their cultural and historical context. Moreover, their themes and styles will be the linking thread to overview the Japanese producing system and the social and political events which have often influenced their works.

Key Features

Insight into both mainstream and independent cinema Scientific reliability Easy readability Social and cultural context

By: Maria Roberta Novielli
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781138571280
ISBN 10: 1138571288
Series: Focus Animation
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 31 January 2018
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1 From Pre-Cinema to the Birth of Industry Chapter 2 Winds of War and Reconstruction Chapter 3 A New World Chapter 4 How the West Was Won Chapter 5 Simulacra Chapter 6 Alone, Not Lonelyâ€: Generation X

Maria Roberta Novielli