A continuation of 1994's groundbreaking Cartoons, Giannalberto Bendazzi's Animation: A World History is the largest, deepest, most comprehensive text of its kind, based on the idea that animation is an art form that deserves its own place in scholarship. Bendazzi delves beyond just Disney, offering readers glimpses into the animation of Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other often-neglected areas and introducing over fifty previously undiscovered...

"Both anime and manga have been popular in Japan for more than a hundred years. More recently, they have also attracted a large number of fans around the world. Manga are comic books and graphic novels that are created in Japan. While many comic books and animated shows are created only for young people, anime and manga are created for all different age groups, from toddlers to adults"--

"Many anime fans watch thousands of hours of shows, attend conventions and clubs, and visit famous anime sights. Most anime fans also share a great love of manga, graphic novels, and comics produced in Japan that are often the basis for anime. Around the world, anime and manga fans often become involved in anime and manga related activities, both online and in person, to connect with others and build upon their manga and anime interest. The love of...