The Astro Boy Essays: Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/Anime RevolutionThe pioneering genius of Japan’s “God of Comics,” Osamu Tezuka (1928–89), is examined through his life’s masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy, a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka’s role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka’s life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy’s cultural impact. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous books about Japan, including Manga! Manga! and Dreamland Japan. He often served as Osamu Tezuka’s English interpreter. In 2009 he was received the The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to the introduction and promotion of Japanese contemporary popular culture. |
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Հաճախորդի կարծիքը - sarahlh - LibraryThingAn excellent collection of essays analyzing the Astro Boy canon and examining Tezuka's life as both a scientist and a manga-ka. A lot of great insight in one book. One issue: I wish Schodt did not try ... Read full review
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Հաճախորդի կարծիքը - stevetempo - LibraryThingAstro boy made an incredibly impression on me as a young 8 year old boy. I enjoyed this work very much. Schodt did a wonderful job in exploring the person (Osamu Tezuka) behind the great creation of ... Read full review
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Afterword | 167 |
Japanese and English Manga Titles | 177 |
Japanese and English Animation Episode Titles | 185 |
Notes | 197 |
Bibliography | 204 |
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Other books by Frederik L Schodt published by Stone Bridge Press | 216 |