Studioso indipendente, autore, conferenziere e ricercatore, questo autore ha dedicato decenni all'esplorazione del mondo dei fumetti e dell'animazione giapponesi. Il suo lavoro approfondisce le ricche dimensioni culturali e artistiche di anime e manga. Attraverso analisi perspicaci, offre ai lettori una prospettiva unica su queste forme d'arte dinamiche.
Drazen samples depictions of Christianity in the popular Japanese media of comics and cartoons. The book begins with the work of postwar comics master Tezuka Osamu, with results that range from the comic to the revisionist to the blasphemous and obscene.
Japan's Ghost Story Tradition: From Folklore and Kabuki to Anime and Manga
Explore a diverse collection of Japanese ghosts and spirits drawn from various sources, including ancient literature, contemporary urban legends, classic and modern films, as well as anime and manga. This compilation offers a rich tapestry of folklore and cultural narratives, showcasing the evolution and variety of supernatural themes in Japanese storytelling.