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Best books to learn Anime history and culture, in order
Most books shelved under "anime" are art books — production sketches, exhibition catalogues, studio tie-ins — and they will not tell you anything about how the medium came to exist. The books that will are film scholarship and industry history, and there are perhaps fifteen of them worth reading.
Reading paths for anime history and culture
Anime History and Culture: The Best Books to Read, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning anime history and culture?
- Most books shelved under "anime" are art books — production sketches, exhibition catalogues, studio tie-ins — and they will not tell you anything about how the medium came to exist. The books that will are film scholarship and industry history, and there are perhaps fifteen of them worth reading.
- What's a good book to start anime history and culture with?
- A strong starting point is Miyazakiworld by Susan J. Napier. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after anime history and culture?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Video game history & culture.