{"product_id":"anime-and-philosophy-josef-steiff-9780812696707","title":"Anime and Philosophy: Wide Eyed Wonder","description":"\u003ci\u003eAnime and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on some of the most-loved, most-intriguing anime films and series, as well as lesser-known works, to find what lies at their core. \u003ci\u003eAstro Boy, Dragon Ball Z, Ghost in the Shell, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e are just a few of the films analyzed in this book. In these stories about monsters, robots, children, and spirits who grapple with the important questions in life we find insight crucial to our times: lessons on morality, justice, and heroism, as well as meditations on identity, the soul, and the meaning -- or meaninglessness -- of life. Anime has become a worldwide phenomenon, reaching across genres, mediums, and cultures. For those wondering why so many people love anime or for die-hard fans who want to know more, \u003ci\u003eAnime and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e provides a deeper appreciation of the art and storytelling of this distinctive Japanese culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Josef Steiff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0812696700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812696707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Open Court\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/30\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.94h x 6.58w x 0.73d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2010 pg. 236","brand":"Josef Steiff","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43994549518591,"sku":"9780812696707","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_835ad8bd-48a2-4876-b7cd-eb5805cebebb.jpg?v=1683330815","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/anime-and-philosophy-josef-steiff-9780812696707","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}