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Understanding manga and anime / Robin E. Brenner

Author
Brenner, Robin E., 1977-
Subjects
Libraries - Special collections - Audio-visual materials.; Libraries - Special collections - Comic books, strips, etc.; Animated videos - Japan - History and criticism.
Summary
"Teens especially love both manga - the highly visual, emotionally charged, action-packed comics imported from Japan - and anime (Japanese animation)." "This book, chock full of checklists and sidebars highlighting key points, gives the novice the background information necessary to feel confident in selecting, working with, and advocating for manga and anime collections. It offers more experienced librarians fresh insights and ideas for programming and collections." "The book also includes genre breakdowns and annotated lists of recommended titles, particularly those appropriate to preteen and teen readers. Classic and benchmark titles are mentioned as appropriate. A glossary and a list of "frequently asked questions" complete the volume."--BOOK JACKET.
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Understanding manga and anime / Robin E. Brenner.
Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited,
333 pages
2007 English Book; Illustrated 12
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Title
  • Understanding manga and anime /​ Robin E. Brenner.
Author
  • Brenner, Robin E., 1977-
Published
  • Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
Physical Description
  • xix, 333 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Summary
  • "Teens especially love both manga - the highly visual, emotionally charged, action-packed comics imported from Japan - and anime (Japanese animation)." "This book, chock full of checklists and sidebars highlighting key points, gives the novice the background information necessary to feel confident in selecting, working with, and advocating for manga and anime collections. It offers more experienced librarians fresh insights and ideas for programming and collections." "The book also includes genre breakdowns and annotated lists of recommended titles, particularly those appropriate to preteen and teen readers. Classic and benchmark titles are mentioned as appropriate. A glossary and a list of "frequently asked questions" complete the volume."--BOOK JACKET.
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.
Notes
  • Includes index.
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language
  • English
ISBN
  • 9781591583325 (alk. paper)
Dewey Number
  • 025.2/​187626
LC Call Number
Standard Number
  • 2524471
Libraries Australia ID
  • 41421932
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Understanding manga and anime Robin E. Brenner. [electronic resource] /
Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited,
333 pages
2007 English Book; Illustrated 1 & Online (access conditions)
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Title
  • Understanding manga and anime [electronic resource] /​ Robin E. Brenner.
Author
  • Brenner, Robin E., 1977-
Other Authors
  • NetLibrary, Inc.
Published
  • Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
Physical Description
  • xix, 333 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
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.
Notes
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-322) and indexes.
  • Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2008. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries.
Language
  • English
ISBN
  • 9780313094484 (electronic bk.)
  • 0313094489 (electronic bk.)
Dewey Number
  • 025.2/​187626
LC Call Number
Libraries Australia ID
  • 44813746
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