--- product_id: 6843385 title: "The Anime Machine: A Media Theory of Animation" price: "€ 51.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6843385-the-anime-machine-a-media-theory-of-animation store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Anime Machine: A Media Theory of Animation **Price:** € 51.20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Anime Machine: A Media Theory of Animation - **How much does it cost?** € 51.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/6843385-the-anime-machine-a-media-theory-of-animation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Anime Machine: A Media Theory of Animation: 9780816651559: Lamarre, Thomas: Books Review: A mind-blowing book with deep analysis - Honestly one of the most god-tier books on anime out there. The central argument is crazy. It's definitely not a light read and was 100% written for an audience in academia, but if you can get even 20% of the idea out of this book it's mind-boggling. When people talk about "analysis is lacking" in this or that book, this is the kind of book they're comparing it to. If you have any interest in doing formal research in anime you'll have to read this book at some point in your career, but know that it's not the most accessible to budding readers/researchers. Review: A great scholarly resource - There aren't many books that deal with animation from the perspective of film theory, much less Japanese animation (anime), which makes Lamarre's book all the more valuable. His approach is based largely on the specific compositional properties of animation, but he delves into issues of gender, technology, and philosophy as well. My primary interest is the work of Hayao Miyazaki and I was pleased to see his films discussed at length. The writing itself is clear and enjoyable, although it may be a little heady for casual anime fans. For those interested in animation as it relates to film studies, however, I would highly recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0816651558 | | Best Sellers Rank | #599,658 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #177 in Animation Graphic Design (Books) #355 in Art of Film & Video #1,206 in Communication & Media Studies | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (33) | | Dimensions | 7 x 1.3 x 10 inches | | ISBN-10 | 9780816651559 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0816651559 | | Item Weight | 1.68 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 408 pages | | Publication date | October 30, 2009 | | Publisher | Univ Of Minnesota Press | ## Images ![The Anime Machine: A Media Theory of Animation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41po3tGrv5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A mind-blowing book with deep analysis *by C***O on July 7, 2020* Honestly one of the most god-tier books on anime out there. The central argument is crazy. It's definitely not a light read and was 100% written for an audience in academia, but if you can get even 20% of the idea out of this book it's mind-boggling. When people talk about "analysis is lacking" in this or that book, this is the kind of book they're comparing it to. If you have any interest in doing formal research in anime you'll have to read this book at some point in your career, but know that it's not the most accessible to budding readers/researchers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great scholarly resource *by E***R on July 1, 2011* There aren't many books that deal with animation from the perspective of film theory, much less Japanese animation (anime), which makes Lamarre's book all the more valuable. His approach is based largely on the specific compositional properties of animation, but he delves into issues of gender, technology, and philosophy as well. My primary interest is the work of Hayao Miyazaki and I was pleased to see his films discussed at length. The writing itself is clear and enjoyable, although it may be a little heady for casual anime fans. For those interested in animation as it relates to film studies, however, I would highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting read so far... *by M***N on October 30, 2013* Not much to say quite yet about this book other than it covers a lot of material. This is not a casual read. This is a true text book I'm sure some school uses somewhere. I'm sure this is one of many but I stumbled over this so I'm using it. I'll try and edit this comment as I get further into the study of the contents. So far... 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