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The Astro Boy Essays : Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/Anime Revolution by Tezuka, Osamu;Schodt, Frederik L is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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The pioneering genius of Japan's "God of Comics," Osamu Tezuka (1928–89), is examined through his life's masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu, also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy , a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezuka's role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezuka's life, the art of animation, the connection between fantasy robots and technology, spin-offs, and Astro Boy 's cultural impact. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous books about Japan, including Manga! Manga! and Dreamland Japan . He often served as Osamu Tezuka's English interpreter. In 2009 he was received the The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to the introduction and promotion of Japanese contemporary popular culture.

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Author

Tezuka, Osamu;Schodt, Frederik L

Publisher

Stone Bridge Press : Made available through hoopla

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9781933330549

Category

history

Subjects

Science, Art, Design

Rating

3.97 / 5 (58 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14