Description
Since its inception as an art form, anime has engaged with themes, symbols and narrative strategies drawn from the realm of magic. In recent years, the medium has increasingly turned to magic specifically as a metaphor for a wide range of cultural, philosophical and psychological concerns.
This book first examines a range of Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime, addressing magical thinking as an overarching concept which unites numerous titles despite their generic and tonal diversity. It then explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topics. A close study of cardinal titles is complemented by allusions to ancillary productions in order to situate the medium's fascination with magic within an appropriately broad historical context.
About the Author
The late Dani Cavallaro wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786447442
Author Dani Cavallaro
Format Paperback
Page Count 220
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 308g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm
Details
Subtitle: |
A Critical Study |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |