<DIV><p>What makes Japanese animation Japanese? What are the top, not-to-be-missed films? Who's got the anime goods? What's it all mean anyway? Answering just about every question a fan (or curious parent) has, <i>Anime Essentials</i> is an easy-to-read and fun-to-look-at overview of the pop culture phenomenon sweeping America. It discusses the major players, where to get your anime fix, <i>otaku</i> (devoted fan) etiquette, how to run an anime club (and get pre-release screenings!), how to "talk" anime to outsiders, and lots more of interest both to veterans and newcomers.<BR><BR>One of the New York Public Libary's 2001 Books for the the Teen Age List.</p><p>"Overall, this book opens its welcoming arms wide to newcomers, so that more people can enjoy anime's story qualities, human element and cinematic, artistic effects. A valuable book!" -- <I>Protocultue Addicts</I></p><p>"For the anime beginner, this is a great place to start." -- <I>Dreamwatch</I></p></DIV>