Anime From Akira to Howl’s Moving Castle

Just added to the collection is an updated edition of Anime from Akira to Howl’s Moving Castle: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation by Susan J. Napier.  In this book, Napier discusses the history of Japanese anime, themes, and how anime has become a global phenomenon. Also included are color stills from selected films and an extensive bibliography for further research and reading.

Anime from Akira to Howl’s Moving Castle: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation can be found on the 4th floor of Emerson Library.