{"product_id":"tokusatsu-a-guide-to-kaiju-sentai-and-japanese-special-effects-from-their-origins-to-the-present-day-9798337401225","title":"Tokusatsu: A Guide to Kaiju, Sentai, and Japanese Special Effects from Their Origins to the Present Day","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the rich, decades-long history of all your favorite kaiju, super sentai, and more in this illustrated guide to the technical innovations, iconic aesthetics, and pop culture legacy of tokusatsu! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTokusatsu (which translates literally as \"special filming\") is one of Japan's most beloved art forms. From \u003ci\u003ekaiju\u003c\/i\u003e such as Godzilla and Mothra to \u003ci\u003esuper sentai\u003c\/i\u003e including the Power Rangers and Ultraman, tokusatsu has brought countless fan-favorite characters to life with its distinctive and groundbreaking special effects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTokusatsu\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the medium's long and colorful history with lavish illustrations showcasing the eye-catching visuals of the genre--from terrifying monsters to giant robots and Lycra-clad superheroes. It examines the interplay of evolving technologies and Japanese culture from the 1950s to today, and there are biographies of legendary, genre-defining directors including Eiji Tsuburaya, Sonny Chiba, and Tohl Narita. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by a passionate expert, this panoramic celebration has something special to offer die-hard tokusatsu fans, film and pop culture buffs, and the newly curious alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarvin Ringard is passionate about tokusatsu and is a leading expert on the subject who has made it his mission to popularize the genre. This is his first book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRomain Taszek has worked on a variety of titles, mainly for children. His rich, colourful illustrative style lends itself particularly well to the representation of Japanese folklore and fantasy. His other titles include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \u003ci\u003eAbzu and Dagan\u003c\/i\u003e: A choose-your-own adventure story set in Mesopotamia. The reader has to solve the book's riddles to discover the treasure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \u003ci\u003eNight of the Yokai\u003c\/i\u003e: Spend the night in a temple full of ghosts and use the magic glasses to discover the spectres hidden within the pages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \u003ci\u003eLost in the Jungle\u003c\/i\u003e: Two explorers' destinies cross in the heart of the jungle.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Insight Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661467484434,"sku":"9798337401225","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4adc6ef8-4f20-4458-ad9a-9680c53311aa.jpg?v=1760444627","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tokusatsu-a-guide-to-kaiju-sentai-and-japanese-special-effects-from-their-origins-to-the-present-day-9798337401225","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}