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Routledge Adult Manga: Culture and Power in Contemporary Japanese Society

Name: Adult Manga: Culture and Power in Contemporary Japanese Society
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This groundbreaking analysis offers the first comprehensive English-language examination of adult manga and its profound influence on contemporary Japanese culture. Tracing the evolution of manga attitudes since the 1980s, the book explores how this complex medium reflects shifting power dynamics between artists and editors within the industry. By examining manga's cultural status and societal role, the author reveals the intricate relationship between artistic expression and editorial control that has shaped modern manga as both an art form and commercial enterprise. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how manga has transformed from a niche medium into a defining element of Japanese popular culture, this Routledge publication combines rigorous academic analysis with accessible prose to illuminate the cultural and economic forces at play.

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Routledge publication providing the first detailed English-language analysis of adult manga as a cultural phenomenon in Japanese society.

Examines complex attitudes toward manga since the 1980s, tracing how the medium's cultural status has evolved over decades.

Analyses the relationship between manga artists and editors, revealing how power dynamics have shaped creative output and industry practices.

Explores how manga functions within Japanese society as both an art form and commercial product with significant cultural influence.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0700710035
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Graphic Arts > Commercial > Illustration
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 27 June 2000
Listed Since: 10 February 2007

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