Review of Japanamerica

Hey folks, just finished up the book "Japanamerica".  Considering how many anime fans we have here, I figure'd a cross-post with Fan To Pro was in order.

Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded The U.S

By Roland Kelts

ISBN-10: 140398476X
ISBN-13: 978-1403984760

PROS: A breezy, readable, yet informative look at how Japanese pop culture has become part of US culture, mixing theories, the big picture, and personal stories.

CONS: The book's approach makes it more useful for getting the big picture than direct research.  Some theories may seem odd or vague.

SUMMARY: An interesting and thought-provoking book that can help you get a good picture of how Japanese culture has become prominent in the US, why it may have happened, and the future.

Hey folks, just finished up the book "Japanamerica".  Considering how many anime fans we have here, I figure'd a cross-post with Fan To Pro was in order.

Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded The U.S

By Roland Kelts

ISBN-10: 140398476X
ISBN-13: 978-1403984760

PROS: A breezy, readable, yet informative look at how Japanese pop culture has become part of US culture, mixing theories, the big picture, and personal stories.

CONS: The book's approach makes it more useful for getting the big picture than direct research.  Some theories may seem odd or vague.

SUMMARY: An interesting and thought-provoking book that can help you get a good picture of how Japanese culture has become prominent in the US, why it may have happened, and the future.