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34 produkter
Cyberpunk and Cyberculture
Science Fiction and the Work of William Gibson
Häftad, 2000
1478 kr
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Cyberpunk and Cyberculture explores the work of a wide range of writers- Acker, Cadigan, Rucker, Shierley, Sterling, Williams and, of course, Gibson - setting their work in the context of science fiction, other literary genres, genre cinema - from Metropolis to Terminator to The Matrix - and …
Critical and Cultural Theory
Häftad, 2001
618 kr
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This radical, new book brings together the key concepts, issues and debates in critical and cultural theory today. Each chapter presents a self-contained analysis of each concept as well providing a range of discussion questions and further reading. Throughout, text-links connect related material …
Critical and Cultural Theory
E-bok, 2001
670 kr
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This radical, new book brings together the key concepts, issues and debates in critical and cultural theory today. Each chapter presents a self-contained analysis of each concept as well providing a range of discussion questions and further reading. Throughout, text-links connect related material …
Anime Art of Hayao Miyazaki
Häftad, 2006
275 kr
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The thought-provoking, aesthetically pleasing animated films of Hayao Miyazaki attract audiences well beyond the director's native Japan. Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away were critically acclaimed upon U.S. release, and the earlier My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service have found …
Cinema of Mamoru Oshii
Fantasy, Technology and Politics
Häftad, 2006
573 kr
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Today's animation is much more than kids' stuff. Increasingly complex subject matter has produced a corresponding increase in artistic interest, and forms once specific to certain cultures have crossed borders to enjoy international popularity. Japanese animation has been particularly successful in …
Anime Intersections
Tradition and Innovation in Theme and Technique
Häftad, 2007
373 kr
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This text examines the artistic development of anime, from its origins as a subset of the Japanese film industry to its modern-day status as one of the most popular forms of animation worldwide. Chapter One provides a discussion of the history of anime and the separate phases of the artistic …
Art of Studio Gainax
Experimentation, Style and Innovation at the Leading Edge of Anime
Häftad, 2008
396 kr
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Formed by a small group of university students in the early 1980s, Studio Gainax is now one of the most adventurous and widely esteemed anime companies on the scene. And it is fascinating for its unique approach to animation. Formal experimentation, genre-straddling, self-reflexivity, unpredictable …
Anime and Memory
Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives
Häftad, 2009
396 kr
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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 …
Anime and the Visual Novel
Narrative Structure, Design and Play at the Crossroads of Animation and Computer Games
Häftad, 2009
376 kr
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This book describes the thematic and structural traits of a recent and popular development within the realm of anime: series adapted from visual novels. Visual novels are interactive fiction games in which players creatively control decisions and plot turning points. Endings alter according to the …
Magic as Metaphor in Anime
A Critical Study
Häftad, 2010
384 kr
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Since its inception as an art form, anime has engaged with themes, symbols and narrative strategies drawn from the realm of magic. In recent years, the medium has increasingly turned to magic specifically as a metaphor for a wide range of cultural, philosophical and psychological concerns.This book …
Mind of Italo Calvino
A Critical Exploration of His Thought and Writings
Häftad, 2010
420 kr
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At the time of his death, Italo Calvino was internationally regarded as one of Italy's greatest twentieth century writers. His approach to literature was remarkably adventurous, and he produced a thought-provoking oeuvre. It invited readers to engage themselves with radical thoughts and …
Anime and the Art of Adaptation
Eight Famous Works from Page to Screen
Häftad, 2010
429 kr
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Exploring a selection of anime adaptations of famous works of both Eastern and Western provenance, this book is concerned with appreciating their significance and appeal as independent texts. The author evaluates three aspects of anime adaptation--how anime adaptations develop their original …
World of Angela Carter
A Critical Investigation
Häftad, 2011
560 kr
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Angela Carter, a prolific author who worked in numerous genres, remains one of the most important British writers of the last century. She was particularly renowned for her investigation of cultural mythologies, which shape our lives but which we often leave unexamined. This text explores a …
Art in Anime
The Creative Quest as Theme and Metaphor
Häftad, 2011
396 kr
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Anime, hand-drawn or computer-animated Japanese cartoons, appears in television series, films, video, video games, and commercials, and represents most genres of fiction. This critical study explores anime's relationship with art from a twofold perspective. Drawing from categories as varied as …
CLAMP in Context
A Critical Study of the Manga and Anime
Häftad, 2012
409 kr
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Since its debut manga RG Veda, CLAMP has steadily asserted itself as one of the most widely renowned teams of manga artists, leaving a durable imprint in every established genre while also devising novel formulas along the way. Endowed not only with stylistic distinctiveness but also comprehensive …
Kyoto Animation
A Critical Study and Filmography
Häftad, 2012
396 kr
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Kyoto Animation, a studio with very humble beginnings, has gained recognition the world over as a uniquely inspired and inventive enterprise. This book examines Kyoto Animation's philosophy and creative vision with close reference to its anime. It focuses on the studio's choice of genres, themes …
Japanese Aesthetics and Anime
The Influence of Tradition
Häftad, 2013
396 kr
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This study addresses the relationship between Japanese aesthetics, a field steeped in philosophy and traditional knowledge, and anime, a prominent part of contemporary popular culture. There are three premises: (1) the abstract concepts promoted by Japanese aesthetics find concrete expression at …
Late Works of Hayao Miyazaki
A Critical Study, 2004-2013
Häftad, 2014
388 kr
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Once a favorite of mainly art house audiences, Hayao Miyazaki's films have enjoyed increasing exposure in the West since his Spirited Away won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2003. The award signaled a turning point for Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli, bringing his films prominence in the media and …
Hayao Miyazaki's World Picture
Häftad, 2015
396 kr
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Hayao Miyazaki has gained worldwide recognition as a leading figure in the history of animation, alongside Walt Disney, Milt Kahl, Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, Yuri Norstein and John Lasseter. In both his films and his writings, Miyazaki invites us to reflect on the unexamined beliefs that govern our …
Chivalric Romance and the Essence of Fiction
Häftad, 2015
549 kr
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Ranging from Chretien de Troyes to Shakespeare, this study proposes that the chivalric romance is characterized by a centerless structure, self-conscious fictionality and a propensity for irony.The form is tied to historical reality, yet represents the archetype of imaginative literature, declaring …
Gothic Vision
Three Centuries of Horror, Terror and Fear
Inbunden, 2002
4500 kr
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The Gothic Vision examines a broad range of tales of horror, terror, the uncanny and the supernatural, spanning the late-eighteenth century to the present, and of related theoretical approaches to the realm of dark writing. It argues that such narratives are objects for historical analysis, due to …
French Feminist Theory
An Introduction
Inbunden, 2004
2422 kr
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Offering an introduction to the key concepts and themes in French feminist thought, both the materialist and the linguistic/psychoanalytic traditions, this title explores the work of a wide range of theorists: Simone de Beauvoir, Chantal Chawaf, Helene Cixous, Catherine Clement, Christine Delphy, …
Gothic Vision
Three Centuries of Horror, Terror and Fear
Häftad, 2005
547 kr
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The Gothic Vision examines a broad range of tales of horror, terror, the uncanny and the supernatural, spanning the late eighteenth century to the present, and of related theoretical approaches to the realm of dark writing. Dani Cavallaro argues that such narratives are objects for historical …
French Feminist Theory
An Introduction
Häftad, 2007
518 kr
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"French Feminist Theory" offers an introduction to the key concepts and themes in French feminist thought, both the materialist and the linguistic/psychoanalytic traditions. These are explored through the work of a wide range of theorists. The book outlines the philosophical and political diversity …
French Feminist Theory
An Introduction
E-bok, 2004
2649 kr
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French Feminist Theory offers an introduction to the key concepts and themes in French feminist thought, both the materialist and the linguistic/psychoanalytic traditions. These are explored through the work of a wide range of theorists: Simone de Beauvoir, Chantal Chawaf, Helene Cixous, Catherine …
Gustav Klimt
A Critical Reappraisal
Häftad, 2017
619 kr
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Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) expressed in his work a fascination with the liminal worlds that underpin his figures and landscapes. His art echoes different styles and traditions yet he has no obvious predecessors or disciples.Offering a critical reappraisal of Klimt, the …
Cyberpunk & Cyberculture
Science Fiction and the Work of William Gibson
E-bok, 2000
1613 kr
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Cyberpunk and Cyberculture explores the work of a wide range of writers- Acker, Cadigan, Rucker, Shierley, Sterling, Williams and, of course, Gibson - setting their work in the context of science fiction, other literary genres, genre cinema - from Metropolis to Terminator to The Matrix - and …
Gothic Vision
Three Centuries of Horror, Terror and Fear
E-bok, 2002
4928 kr
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The Gothic Vision examines a broad range of tales of horror, terror, the uncanny and the supernatural, spanning the late-eighteenth century to the present, and of related theoretical approaches to the realm of dark writing. It argues that such narratives are objects for historical analysis, due to …
Fashioning the Frame
Boundaries, Dress and the Body
Av Dani Cavallaro, Alexandra Warwick
Inbunden, 1998
1853 kr
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The body has been the focus of much recent critical attention, but the clothed body less so. In answering the need to theorize dress, this book provides an overview of recent scholarship and presents an original theory of what dress means in relation to the body. Identity relies on boundaries to …
Fashioning the Frame
Boundaries, Dress and the Body
Av Dani Cavallaro, Alexandra Warwick
Häftad, 1998
503 kr
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The body has been the focus of much recent critical attention, but the clothed body less so. In answering the need to theorize dress, this book provides an overview of recent scholarship and presents an original theory of what dress means in relation to the body. Identity relies on boundaries to …
