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alone, the
sheer quantity and range of material out there would seem to make
the task of cataloguing it impossible. But The Anime Encyclopedia [Titan
Books, 27 April 2007, £19.99] defies the challenge!
After the
highly successful first edition, which sold over 25,000 copies, this is
the long-awaited, updated guide covering Japanese animation since 1917!
Required reading for every fan, collector and moviegoer, the
Encyclopedia covers 90 years of anime history and over 3,000 titles,
fully indexed and cross-referenced. The authors show how the anime
universe has influenced creative cultures far beyond its native Japanese
shores, as the scene has exploded into pop culture throughout the West,
coming out of the peripheral world of comic-conventions and “otaku”
obsession to become a mainstream phenomenon.
From the renowned Princess Mononoke and Akira
to little-known gems, The Anime Encyclopedia is the
definitive, up-to-the-minute guide for Anime and Manga fans!
JONATHAN CLEMENTS
was formerly the editor of Manga Max magazine and
contributing editor to the online edition of Newtype. He has
worked as a voice actor, dubbing director and translator on dozens of
anime productions.
HELEN
MCCARTHY was the founding editor of Anime UK/FX magazine and
subsequently editor of Manga Mania. She is the author of several
books on Japanese animation, including Anime!: A Beginner’s Guide
and The Erotic Anime Movie Guide
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