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Anime and Memory

Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives

Dani Cavallaro author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:11th May '09

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Anime and Memory cover

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.

ISBN: 9780786441129

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 10mm

Weight: 367g

204 pages