Anime and Memory

Anime and Memory
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : 9780786453474
ISBN-13 : 0786453478
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Book Synopsis Anime and Memory by : Dani Cavallaro

Download or read book Anime and Memory written by Dani Cavallaro and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment. Anime's handling of memory is multifaceted, weaving it into diverse symbolic motifs, narratives and aesthetic issues. This study aims to provide a detailed analysis of a range of anime titles wherein different aspects of this cultural phenomenon are articulated. It explores anime films and series that exemplify the distinctive signatures placed by particular directors or studios on the treatment of memory, while also highlighting the prominence of memory in anime with reference to specific philosophical, artistic, and historical contexts.


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