Satoshi Kon : the illusionist / Andrew Osmond.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Osmond, Andrew.

Series:

Visual media masters

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kon, Satoshi, 1963-2010--Criticism and interpretation.

Kon, Satoshi.

Kon, Satoshi, 1963-2010.

Criticism and interpretation.

Animated films--Japan--History and criticism.

Animated films.

Japan.

Physical Description:

128 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, Calif. : Stone Bridge Press, [2009]

Summary:

Critics agree that Japanese director Satoshi Kon is one of the world's most innovative creators of animated films. Beginning as a manga artist, then moving into film, Kon worked with anime visionary Katsuhiro Otomo before creating the major works that are featured here: Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, Paranoia Agent, and Paprika. Marked by humor, pathos, and stunning color and scenery, and often driven by time-altering, mind-bending narratives, these films are complex studies of history and humanity that make full use of animation's unique ability to manufacture illusion inside the heads of character and viewer alike. By exploring what is real and unreal, Kon takes us on a journey into ineffable truth, springing jack-in-the-box surprises at every turn.

Andrew Osmond here provides a comprehensive and satisfying guide to this journey. Richly analytical, Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist explores how these films got made, what they suggest, and how they work. Each film is presented with a full synopsis, points to note, and a key scene. A biographical chapter charts Kon's early career, while at the back are references and a filmography and staff listing for each work.

Contents:

Introduction

Kon on Kon

Perfect blue: psycho pop

Millennium actress: the running woman

Tokyo godfathers: a Christmas story

Paranoia agent: we're all mad here

Paprika: dream goddess

Postscript.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and filmography.

ISBN:

9781933330747

1933330740

OCLC:

291908039