Understanding Manga and Anime

Name: Understanding Manga and Anime
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ISBN: 9781591583325

ISBN-10: 1591583322

ISBN-13: 9781591583325

Edition: 2007

Authors: Robin E. Brenner

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Teens love it. Parents hate it. Librarians are confused by it; and patrons are demanding it. Libraries have begun purchasing both manga and anime, particularly for their teen collections. But the sheer number of titles available can be overwhelming, not to mention the diversity and quirky cultural conventions. In order to build a collection, it is important to understand the media and its cultural nuances. Many librarians have been left adrift, struggling to understand this unique medium while trying to meet patron demands as well as protests. This book gives the novice background information necessary to feel confident in selecting, working with, and advocating for manga and anime…

Book details

List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 6/30/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 356
Size: 6.15" wide x 9.15" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

ROBIN E. BRENNER is the Teen Librarian at the Brookline Public Library in Massachusetts. She has created and leads a successful Japanese manga and anime club for teens. She is a member of the ALA/YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Selection List Committee, a list she was chosen to help establish




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



Vocabulary



Frequently Asked Questions


Bibliography: Recommended Further Reading


Creator and Title Index


Subject Index