The art of Studio Gainax : experimentation, style and innovation at the leading edge of anime / Dani Cavallaro.

Author/creator Cavallaro, Dani, 1962-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2009.
Descriptionvii, 228 pages ; 26 cm
Subjects
GAINAX (Firm)
Animated films--Japan. --History and criticism.

Contents Brief history of Studio Gainax -- Royal Space Force: the wings of Honneamise (1987) -- Gunbuster (1988) -- Nadia: the secret of Blue Water (1990-1991) -- Otaku no video (1991) -- Neon Genesis Evangelion I-TV series (1995-1996) -- Neon Genesis Evangelion II-the movies (1997; 2007-2008) -- His and her circumstances (1998-1999) -- FLCL (2000) -- Mahoromatic-automatic maiden (2001-2002) -- Magical shopping arcade Abenobashi (2002) -- This ugly yet beautiful world (2004) -- Diebuster saga (2004-2006) -- Anime magic of Studio Gainax.
Abstract "Formed by university students in early 1980s, Studio Gainax is now widely esteemed anime company. Although the company's immense popularity could justify a study of its members and their diverse creations, the studio is even more intriguing for its unique approach to animation. Provides a critical overview of the company and its prolific catalog of films"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 223-226) and index.
Bibliography noteIncludes filmography: p. 205-212.
LCCN 2008038235
ISBN9780786433766 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786433760 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks NC 1766.J32 G353 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold