Magic as metaphor in anime
Subtitle: a critical study
By: Dani Cavallaro.
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers; McFarland & Company; McFarland
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780786447442
Subjects: Magic in motion pictures; Metaphor in motion pictures; Animated films
Description: "This book examines Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime. It then explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topos. A close study of cardinal titles is complemented by allusions to ancillary productions in order to situate the medium's fascination with magic within an appropriately broad historical context"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The frame of reference; title: Magic contracts; title: Magic missions; title: Magic natures; title: Magic Bildungsromans; title: Magic destinies.