Anime

The word Anime is the abbreviated pronunciation of "animation" in Japanese. While becoming globally popular in the 1980s, Anime started in the early 1900s. It is classified into numerous genres with a wide range of audiences, children and adults alike. Author Hal Marcovitz takes your readers through the history and techniques of this art form, while introducing notable personalities. Readers will also examine the roles of women in the genre, and its messages.