The Obsessed - Otaku, Tribes, and Subcultures of Japan
Verlag | Die Gestalten Verlag |
Auflage | 2022 |
Seiten | 240 |
Format | 21,5 x 2,7 x 27,5 cm |
Gewicht | 1236 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 3967040089 |
EAN | 9783967040081 |
Bestell-Nr | 96704008A |
Whether it be Cosplay, Rockabilly, HipHop or Gothic: when the Japanese immerse a subculture, they do it like no other.For the Otaku, their passion is their life, and it pervades every aspect. From cosplayers and colorful anime-covered vehicles, to hotrodders and leather-clad rockabillies: subcultures in Japan are as varied as they are fascinating.Delving into this world of passions, The Obsessed reveals the all-consuming approach that many people take to their hobbies and lifestyle choices. With dazzling photography and background information, this book showcases a panoply of scenes and people that make up Japan's many countercultural groups.