The Great Acting Teachers and Their Methods (Career Development Book)

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Anime is one of Japan’s greatest cultural exports with its films enchanting audiences across the globe.
celebrates the medium’s most incredible achievements and indelible moments to date. Packed with film stills and essays on directors and Japanese pop culture,
is an irresistible “way in” to the art form for newcomers as well as an essential purchase for even the most hardcore followers of the medium.
Whether looking at the ephemeral arthouse tragedy of
, the iconic legacy of
, or the genre–busting touchstone of
, there are worlds beyond worlds worth exploring once a new fan has finished their first Studio Ghibli binge. Written by anime expert Joe O’Connell,
takes readers on an exciting tour of the finest examples of the art of anime by its greatest creators.
O’Connell writes in–depth commentary on each featured film and recommends other films that have similar themes and subjects. He also profiles each film and illustrates them with stunning stills from the movies themselves. This volume celebrates the achievements of the genre＊s most transforming films, explores each film’s creation, the minds that brought them to life, and the thoroughly Japanese culture and themes woven throughout, all while breaking down what makes each of them an enduring classic. Bringing the world of anime to life on the page, this book will help fans old and new quickly find a new masterpiece to discover and enjoy.
The defining work on the subject, it is a treasure trove full of surprises for the expert while also serving as an intriguing introduction for the newly initiated. The best single volume on the genre,
is the book for anyone interested in the worldwide phenomenon that is anime.
1,217 illustrations, 1,117 in color