Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation

Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation

<p>This new edition of the groundbreaking popular book is a must-have for both seasoned and new fans of anime. Japanese animation is more popular than ever following the 2002 Academy Award given to Hayao Miyazaki's <i>Spirited Away</i>. It confirmed that anime is more than just children's cartoons, often portraying important social and cultural themes. With new chapters on <i>Spirited Away </i>and other recent releases, including <i>Howl's Moving Castle</i>--Miyazaki's latest hit film, already breaking records in Japan--this edition will be the authoritative source on anime for an exploding market of viewers who want to know more.</p>