- Gebundene Ausgabe: 144 Seiten
- Verlag: Mark Batty Publisher; Auflage: 1 (22. Juni 2010)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0984190619
- ISBN-13: 978-0984190614
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 14,6 x 2 x 18,5 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (2 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 266.330 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The Japanese have long been infatuated with the three-dimensional characters used to represent products, companies, civic organizations, towns and just about anything else you can imagine. Idle Idol: The Japanese Mascot examines this fascinating cultural history, documenting the evolution of the character statues that are ubiquitous throughout the country today.
The mascot trend began during the Edo period with the pot-bellied raccoon-dog Tanuki. These ceramic statues were first used as good luck charms (and they are still used as such today) but starting in the 19th century a noodle shop appropriated the character in an effort to create a link between Tanuki's fortuitous status and bowls of soup. It worked, and since then confectioners, pharmaceutical companies, television networks, food companies, police forces and fire departments have all created mascots.
The mascots represent a brand or a certain shop but they also exist as stand-alone characters that people adore. Idle Idol's photographs and written explanations vivify these unique mascots that are artful, audacious and wholly Japanese!
The mascot trend began during the Edo period with the pot-bellied raccoon-dog Tanuki. These ceramic statues were first used as good luck charms (and they are still used as such today) but starting in the 19th century a noodle shop appropriated the character in an effort to create a link between Tanuki's fortuitous status and bowls of soup. It worked, and since then confectioners, pharmaceutical companies, television networks, food companies, police forces and fire departments have all created mascots.
The mascots represent a brand or a certain shop but they also exist as stand-alone characters that people adore. Idle Idol's photographs and written explanations vivify these unique mascots that are artful, audacious and wholly Japanese!
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... das sind drei Schlagworte, die mir auf Anhieb zu diesem tollen Werk einfallen. Idle Idol ist ein Buch von zwei jungen Brüdern, die dem Rest der Welt zumindest ein Mysterium Japans zugänglich machen möchten - Die Maskottchen.
Das Buch weiß mit einer super Qualität zu überzeugen. Hardcover, dicke Seiten, hoch aufgelöste große Bilder und sehr informative und teils lustige Texte. Die Komik ergibt sich dabei aus dem Gegenstand der Texte und nicht etwa daraus, dass versucht wurde koomisch zu schreiben. Diese Tatsache spricht ebenfalls für das Buch und die japanische Subkultur der bunten Figuren.
Die Kapitel gliedern sich nach Herkunft der Figuren. Sind es berühmte Personen, mythische Figuren oder Charaktere aus Anime und Manga, schnell lassen sich so Bereiche durchsuchen, die einen gerade interessieren.
Eine klare Empfehlung für jeden, der eine von Japans zahlreichen Kuriositäten genauer beleuchten möchte. Geeignet für jeden, der Englisch auf Schullevel versteht.
Das Buch weiß mit einer super Qualität zu überzeugen. Hardcover, dicke Seiten, hoch aufgelöste große Bilder und sehr informative und teils lustige Texte. Die Komik ergibt sich dabei aus dem Gegenstand der Texte und nicht etwa daraus, dass versucht wurde koomisch zu schreiben. Diese Tatsache spricht ebenfalls für das Buch und die japanische Subkultur der bunten Figuren.
Die Kapitel gliedern sich nach Herkunft der Figuren. Sind es berühmte Personen, mythische Figuren oder Charaktere aus Anime und Manga, schnell lassen sich so Bereiche durchsuchen, die einen gerade interessieren.
Eine klare Empfehlung für jeden, der eine von Japans zahlreichen Kuriositäten genauer beleuchten möchte. Geeignet für jeden, der Englisch auf Schullevel versteht.
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Here's an interesting book on Japanese mascots. I didn't know there are so many mascots in Japan, which on hindsight isn't hard to guess since it's the land of manga and anime. However not all the mascots are from manga or anime though.
The book features just slightly over a hundred mascots, ranging from worldwide popularity like Astroboy or Gundam to less known mascot created for government campaigns.
The stories for each mascot is short but entertaining, sometimes hilarious. There's Currypanman who can shoot curry at enemies, Kinnikuman who can fly by farting, Hachiko the cute loyal dog (recently made into a movie starring Richard Gere) and many others, some mythical.
It's a very interesting book for those into Japanese pop culture.
The book features just slightly over a hundred mascots, ranging from worldwide popularity like Astroboy or Gundam to less known mascot created for government campaigns.
The stories for each mascot is short but entertaining, sometimes hilarious. There's Currypanman who can shoot curry at enemies, Kinnikuman who can fly by farting, Hachiko the cute loyal dog (recently made into a movie starring Richard Gere) and many others, some mythical.
It's a very interesting book for those into Japanese pop culture.
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Very interesting read
16. Juli 2010
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Here's an interesting book on Japanese mascots. I didn't know there are so many mascots in Japan, which on hindsight isn't hard to guess since it's the land of manga and anime. However not all the mascots are from manga or anime though.
The book features just slightly over a hundred mascots, ranging from worldwide popularity like Astroboy or Gundam to less known mascot created for government campaigns.
The stories for each mascot is short but entertaining, sometimes hilarious. There's Currypanman who can shoot curry at enemies, Kinnikuman who can fly by farting, Hachiko the cute loyal dog (recently made into a movie starring Richard Gere) and many others, some mythical.
It's a very interesting book for those into Japanese pop culture.
The book features just slightly over a hundred mascots, ranging from worldwide popularity like Astroboy or Gundam to less known mascot created for government campaigns.
The stories for each mascot is short but entertaining, sometimes hilarious. There's Currypanman who can shoot curry at enemies, Kinnikuman who can fly by farting, Hachiko the cute loyal dog (recently made into a movie starring Richard Gere) and many others, some mythical.
It's a very interesting book for those into Japanese pop culture.
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An Entertaining and Richly Observed Japanese Tradition
23. Juni 2010
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
IDLE IDOL: The Japanese Mascot on the surface looks like a three dimensional comic book. Every page is filled with comical characters that on closer examination are doll-like images - shiny, simple, striking. This little book is the work of Edward and John Harrison who became obsessed with the imagery of storefront images in England, only to travel to Japan and fine a plethora of such images and discover the origins of these characters. Perhaps people on the West Coast of the USA can most closely identify with the Bob's Big Boy figure that still pops up in the most unexpected places advertising hamburgers.
But the history of these creatures goes further back than the ubiquitous drugstore Indians of the Old West. In Japan these 'dolls' (sometimes quite large in size) have been in use for the better part of the last century. The Harrisons separate the figures into categories - Hero, Legend, Spokesperson, TV Star, Entertainer, Chef, Doctor, and Meeter/Greeter. They all have names and meanings and are a highly visual means of attracting the public eye. The book is filled with hundreds of these characters. An interesting finding is the inclusion of the American figures of Bob's Big Boy, Ronald McDonald, and Colonel Sanders in the 'Chefs' section!
Each of the Idols pictured is accompanied by a short history and explanation of the meaning and the use in Japan. Even the method of naming them is discussed. The photography is excellent -all in full color - and the design by Mark Batty Publisher is, of course, of the expected high standard of all their books. Grady Harp, June 10
But the history of these creatures goes further back than the ubiquitous drugstore Indians of the Old West. In Japan these 'dolls' (sometimes quite large in size) have been in use for the better part of the last century. The Harrisons separate the figures into categories - Hero, Legend, Spokesperson, TV Star, Entertainer, Chef, Doctor, and Meeter/Greeter. They all have names and meanings and are a highly visual means of attracting the public eye. The book is filled with hundreds of these characters. An interesting finding is the inclusion of the American figures of Bob's Big Boy, Ronald McDonald, and Colonel Sanders in the 'Chefs' section!
Each of the Idols pictured is accompanied by a short history and explanation of the meaning and the use in Japan. Even the method of naming them is discussed. The photography is excellent -all in full color - and the design by Mark Batty Publisher is, of course, of the expected high standard of all their books. Grady Harp, June 10
Great visual histories of major Japanese mascots!
19. Februar 2011
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Light-hearted photo-dictionary of those ubiquitous characters/mascots that live throughout the shops, restaurants and neighborhoods of Japan. Brief or somewhat detailed histories of their origins (complete with kanji of their known names) are provided with well-shot visual reference (in situ of course!). The usual suspects (Ultraman, Astroboy, Anpanman, Hello Kitty) and well as some not-so well known mascots complete the scope of characters included. Quite enjoyable for gaijins (foreigners) visiting or now living in Japan and trying to make sense of these life-size plastic figures. High production values make this publication a great gift or a keeper for fans of modern Japanese culture. Highly recommended.
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