JAPAN POP!: a fascinating look at various forms of Japanese popular culture: pop song, jazz, enka, karaoke, manga, video games, tv, films and idols.
USED BOOK IN AVERAGE CONDITION: a bit worn but a solid, cheap reading copy of a rare book; corners are creased and curled from reading; mild reading wear around the edges; clean white pages; some notes in pen on a few pages; excellent binding with no spine creases. See photos for cover blurb, condition and sample pages. The book in the photos is the actual book you will receive - we never use stock pictures - enjoy!
PUBLISHER'S BLURB: A fascinating illustrated look at various forms of Japanese popular culture: pop song, jazz, enka (a popular ballad genre of music), karaoke, comics, animated cartoons, video games, television dramas, films and “idols” — teenage singers and actors. As pop culture not only entertains but is also a reflection of society, the book is also about Japan itself — its similarities and differences with the rest of the world, and how Japan is changing. The book features 32 pages of manga plus 50 additional photos, illustrations, and shorter comic samples. |