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Astro Boy and Anime Come to the Americas

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An Insider's View of the Birth of a Pop Culture Phenomenon

The first generation of American television programmers had few choices of Saturday morning children's offerings. That changed dramatically in 1963 when a Japanese animated television series called Tetsuan Atom was acquired for distribution by NBC. Fred Ladd adapted the show for American television and--rechristened Astro Boy--it was an overnight sensation.

Astro Boy's popularity sparked a new industry importing animated television from Japan. Ladd went on to adapt numerous Japanese animated imports, and here provides an insider's view of the creation of an ongoing cultural and media phenomenon.

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Shaun C. [Featured Reviewer]
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July 2nd, 2014
This is a really interesting book, and a must for anyone interested in the history of anime in America. If you love Astro Boy, you'll love this book. If you haven't heard of Astro Boy, then what in the heck are you doing? Get this book now and learn so [...]
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9780786452576
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