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Book SynopsisMOE is a huge cultural phenomenon and one of the driving forces behind the enormous success of Japanese anime and manga not just in Japan now, but throughout the world
Trade Review"
Moe is a hall of mirrors in a cultural fun palace; a twist in the psyche; an etymological thicket; and a sometimes controversial social phenomenon. I can't image a better guide to the
moe world than scholar Patrick W. Galbraith, with his lavishly illustrated, interview-based book." --
Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics"Galbraith has crafted the most definitive
moe treatise to date." --
Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential"What exactly is
moe? Galbraith takes a fascinating look into all the elements that make up this word through in-depth interviews and character analysis." --
Danny Choo, www.culturejapan.com blog
