{"product_id":"anime-and-philosophy-wide-eyed-wonder-paperback","title":"Anime and Philosophy: Wide Eyed Wonder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosef Steiff\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eTristan D. Tamplin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 8.94 x 6.58 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148519665895,"sku":"9780812696707","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/8329\/8279\/files\/4f6007d1fbc243b702faed9a30fafe22.webp?v=1780388355","url":"https:\/\/skinnonsmooth.myshopify.com\/products\/anime-and-philosophy-wide-eyed-wonder-paperback","provider":"SkinnOnSmooth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}