Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #69: Patrick's New Book - A KID'S GUIDE TO ANIME & MANGA!
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #69: Patrick's New Book - A KID'S GUIDE TO ANIME & MANGA!
Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture from Japan
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast,
(Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) grills Patrick Macias (TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion) all about his new book, co-written by Samuel Sattin and illustrated by Utomaru… A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga: Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics!
A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga: Exploring the History of Japanese Animation and Comics
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An accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans celebrate their okatu spirit by sharing the history of anime and manga while giving young readers advice on how to explore and interact with this fandom.
Whether they're watching anime on Netflix and Crunchyroll or bringing home stacks of manga from the library or bookstore, there is no denying that young fans need a guidebook to help them navigate this geeky space. Written by anime and manga fans, writers, and reviewers Samuel Sattin and Patrick Macias, A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga includes chapters on:
History and importance of anime and manga
Breakdowns of how anime and manga are made
Recommendations of popular series and films to enjoy
Pro-tips on how to create your own anime and manga and to be involved in cosplay communities
A Kid's Guide to Anime & Manga is packed with eye-catching two-color illustrations, fascinating facts, inspiring interviews, a glossary, and more to help young fans navigate and contribute to the growing anime and manga space.
REVIEW
"This engaging and well-researched guide features interviews, in-depth historical and cultural information, and essential contextual information within an exciting and easy-to-read format. Illustrated with vivid pink and purple original illustrations from Utomaru that contextualize the subject charmingly, this guide is a kawaii dream for any anime and manga fan."
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