Manga kamishibai : the art of Japanese paper theater
by
 
Nash, Eric Peter.

Title
Manga kamishibai : the art of Japanese paper theater

Author
Nash, Eric Peter.

ISBN
9780810953031

Personal Author
Nash, Eric Peter.

Publication Information
New York : Abrams Comicarts, 2009.

Physical Description
303 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm

Contents
Introduction / Frederick L. Schodt -- Glossary -- Raising the curtain -- Frolicking critters -- The golden age of kamishibai -- Kamishibai characters and creators -- Banzai for bunny rabbits -- Made in occupied Japan -- TV killed the kamishibai man -- Across the mangaverse.

Abstract
During the height of kamishibai in the 1930s, the gaito kamishibaya (street-corner storyteller) acted as an entertainer and reporter, gathering residents of local towns for the much-anticipated picture show - which was economically backed by selling candy, roasted chestnuts, and sweet potatoes to the children.

Subject Term
Kamishibai.
 
Popular culture -- Japan.

Geographic Term
Japan -- Civilization -- 20th century.

Electronic Access
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1004/2008054345-b.html
 
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1004/2008054345-d.html


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