The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan

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Comprehensive guide to Japanese pop-culture fandom.

If you're intrigued by Japan's vibrant pop culture or consider yourself an anime, manga, or video game enthusiast, "The Otaku Encyclopedia" could be a treasure trove for you. Patrick W. Galbraith's in-depth research and personal insight into the otaku realm make this book an informative and engaging read. It's an essential primer that connects you to the heart of Cool Japan and its colorful lexicon.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan

Regular price $14.90
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ISBN: 9784770031013
Publisher: Kodansha USA
Date of Publication: 2009-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Travel, History
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 189 readers)

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The Otaku Encyclopedia offers fascinating insight into the subculture of Cool Japan. With over 600 entries, including common expressions, people, places, and moments of otaku history, this is the essential A to Z of facts every Japanese pop-culture fan needs to know. Author Patrick W. Galbraith has spent several years researching deep into the otaku heartland, and his intimate knowledge of the subject gives the reader an insider's guide to words such as moé, doujinshi, cosplay, and maid cafés. In-depth interviews with key players such as Takashi Murakami, otaku expert Okada Toshio, and J-pop idol Shoko Nakagawa are interspersed with the entries, offering an even more penetrating look into the often misunderstood world of otaku. Dozens of lively, colorful images—from portraits of the interview subjects to manga illustrations, film stills, and photos of places mentioned in the text—pop up throughout the book, making The Otaku Encyclopedia as entertaining to read as it is informative.
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Comprehensive guide to Japanese pop-culture fandom.

If you're intrigued by Japan's vibrant pop culture or consider yourself an anime, manga, or video game enthusiast, "The Otaku Encyclopedia" could be a treasure trove for you. Patrick W. Galbraith's in-depth research and personal insight into the otaku realm make this book an informative and engaging read. It's an essential primer that connects you to the heart of Cool Japan and its colorful lexicon.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.