| Description |
1 online resource (96 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color. |
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data file rda |
| Series |
BFI film classics |
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BFI film classics.
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| Note |
"A BFI book." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-89). |
| Contents |
Introduction: "If you awaken Akira ... no one will be able to stop him" -- Themes: "Open your eyes and look at the big picture" -- Production: "The door's unlocked" -- Influences and legacy: "what sort of memories are hidden within" -- Further works by Katsuhiro Otomo: "Humans do all kinds of things during their lifetimes." |
| Summary |
Successful in both Japan and the West, Akira had a huge impact on the international growth in popularity of manga and anime. Closely analysing the film and its key themes, Colin O'Dell and Michelle Le Blanc assess its historical importance, its impact on the Western perception of anime, and its influence on science fiction cinema. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Access |
Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK). WlAbNL |
| Terms Of Use |
Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
| Subject |
Akira (Motion picture : 1988)
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Akira Film 1988.
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Films, cinema.
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Film theory & criticism.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Reference.
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Animated films. (OCoLC)fst00809611
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Japan. (OCoLC)fst01204082
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Anime.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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| Added Author |
Odell, Colin, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781844578085 1844578089 (DLC) 2014037821 (OCoLC)881859392 |
| ISBN |
9781844578108 (electronic book) |
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1844578100 (electronic book) |
| Standard No. |
40024436472 |
| ISBN |
9781844578085 |
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1844578089 |
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