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JAPAN POP!
INSIDE THE WORLD OF JAPANESE POPULAR CULTURE |
| By: |
Timothy J. Craig |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£55.99 |
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£50.39 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0765605619 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780765605610 |
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| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC |
| Pub. date: |
30 April, 2000 |
| Pages: |
360 |
| Description: |
Examines various forms of Japanese popular culture: pop music, jazz, enka (a form of ballad music), karaoke, manga and more. As pop culture not only entertains but also reflects society, this study is also about Japan - comparing it with the rest of the world and exploring the Japanese way of life. |
| Synopsis: |
A fascinating illustrated look at various forms of Japanese popular culture: pop song, jazz, enka (a popular ballad genre of music), karaoke, comics, animated cartoons, video games, television dramas, films and "idols" -- teenage singers and actors. As pop culture not only entertains but is also a reflection of society, the book is also about Japan itself -- its similarities and differences with the rest of the world, and how Japan is changing. The book features 32 pages of manga plus 50 additional photos, illustrations, and shorter comic samples. |
| Illustrations: |
line art, photographs, comics, index |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
M.E. Sharpe |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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