ANIME ESSENTIALS: EVERY THING A FAN NEEDS TO KNOW

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, 'Anime Essentials' 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, otaku (devoted fan) etiguette, 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.