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eelsmac's review
4.5
If you're interested in modern Japanese culture, this is a book for you. Miller explains well and in a matter-of-fact way how Japanese body aesthetics connect to various other part of Japanese culture such as history, every-day perspectives and, of course, anime. Great read, well written.
dokudanjou's review against another edition
5.0
WARNING: Gratuitous use of the word "fantastic" ahead.
This book is absolutely fantastic, and Laura Miller is my hero.
Her prose is fantastic, and occasional snarky commentary keeps the work exceptionally readable.
The methodology is fantastic, and the wonderfully massive bibliography provides not only validity but a plethora of sources for those looking to dig deeper into any of the topics discussed.
Seriously. Fantastic.
As to who I would recommend this book to, it's particularly useful if...
No. Wait.
Everyone should read this book. I don't care what field of academia you find or do not find yourself in, everyone should read this book.
Yes, that means you.
Yes, really.
Read it.
This book is absolutely fantastic, and Laura Miller is my hero.
Her prose is fantastic, and occasional snarky commentary keeps the work exceptionally readable.
The methodology is fantastic, and the wonderfully massive bibliography provides not only validity but a plethora of sources for those looking to dig deeper into any of the topics discussed.
Seriously. Fantastic.
As to who I would recommend this book to, it's particularly useful if...
No. Wait.
Everyone should read this book. I don't care what field of academia you find or do not find yourself in, everyone should read this book.
Yes, that means you.
Yes, really.
Read it.
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