Japan Pop: Inside the World of Japanese Popular Culture
Download or Read eBook Japan Pop: Inside the World of Japanese Popular Culture PDF written by Timothy J. Craig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-08 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Timothy J. Craig |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 2015-04-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317467205 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317467205 |
Rating | : 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Japan Pop: Inside the World of Japanese Popular Culture by : Timothy J. Craig
Book excerpt: 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.