'Definitely something any pop culture and Japanese anime fan should have at their fingertips. In this comprehensive, critically-acclaimed history, Jonathan Clements traces the production and reception history of anime, from a handful of hobbyists in the early 20th century to the Oscar-winning Spirited Away and up to the present day, with anime established as a global medium. 'Packed with information on every major topic and series under the sun, and filled to the brim with personality that encourages you to explore its pages and learn while you're being entertained as a result.'

'Anyone interested in animation should have a copy of “The Anime Encyclopedia” to refer to regularly.' 'A useful resource for parents and librarians.' Jonathan Clements has been an editor of Manga Max and a contributing. 'The third edition of the Anime Encyclopedia is the best yet, and remains the definitive book on Japanese animation in English. Jonathan Clements is the author of Christs Samurai: The True Story of the Shimabara Rebellion, A Brief History of the Samurai, Modern Japan: All That Matters, Anime: A History, and biographies of Admiral Togo and Prince Saionji Kinmochi. With credits, links, cross-references, and content advisories for parents and libraries. 'Undeniably the definitive English language text about anime.' 'Your new go-to source for Anime information' 'Full of interesting behind-the-scenes information on anime ranging from the famous to the forgotten and the essays give an insightful look at anime history and culture.' 'Invaluable to English-speaking scholars, fans and writers, serving as reliably exhaustive and often highly entertaining guides to a world that can seem as massive as it does impenetrable.' Animation (Cinematography) - Japan - History, Animated films - Japan - History, Photography, Zeichentrickfilm, Japan. Jonathan Clements is the co-author of the Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation since 1917 (Titan Books, 2007) and a contributing editor to the new. 10 out of 10 '.an even mightier tome than ever before, retaining its status as an absolutely required reference work on a subject too often discussed solely in guesswork and rumor.'

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