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"Japanese comic books have attracted a devoted global following. These books, called manga, are even said to have "invaded" and "conquered" the United States, and they are held up as a quintessential example of the globalization of popular culture and multidirectional cultural flows which challenge American hegemony in the twenty-first century. This book explodes this assumption in the first ever book-length study of the history, structure, and practices of the American manga publishing industry. Drawing on extensive field research and interviews with industry insiders about licensing deals; processes of translation, adaptation, and marketing; new digital publishing and distribution models; and more, this book shows that the transnational production of culture is an active, labor-intensive, and oft-contested process which has been termed "domestication." Ultimately, this book argues, dom
Quick facts about Manga in America
- Title: Manga in America
- Author: Casey Brienza
- First published: 2016
- Genre: comic books, strips, etc., comic books, strips, history and criticism
- OpenLibrary ID: OL27368412W
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Manga in America by Casey Brienza is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Manga in America about?
"Japanese comic books have attracted a devoted global following.
Who wrote Manga in America?
Manga in America was written by Casey Brienza.
When was Manga in America published?
Manga in America was first published in 2016.
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