{"product_id":"magic-as-metaphor-in-anime-9780786447442","title":"Magic as Metaphor in Anime","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Since its inception as an art form, anime has engaged with themes, symbols and narrative strategies drawn from the realm of magic. In recent years, the medium has increasingly turned to magic specifically as a metaphor for a wide range of cultural, philosophical and psychological concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   This book first examines a range of Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime, addressing magical thinking as an overarching concept which unites numerous titles despite their generic and tonal diversity. It then explores the collusion of anime and magic with reference to specific topics. A close study of cardinal titles is complemented by allusions to ancillary productions in order to situate the medium''s fascination with magic within an appropriately broad historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038032200023,"sku":"9780786447442","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780786447442.jpg?v=1750938728","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/magic-as-metaphor-in-anime-9780786447442","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}