“Satoshi Kon makes an art of Japanese anime.”—Rolling Stone

Satoshi Kon

The Illusionist

by Andrew Osmond

96 pp, 7” x 9”, 60 color photos and illustrations, paper, ISBN 978-1-933330-74-7, $18.95


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In the tradition of Stone Bridge Press releases such as Hayao Miyazaki and Anime Classics Zettai!, this colorful book provides a comprehensive introduction to the work and vision of Japanese director Satoshi Kon, anime’s premier illusionist. The 2007 US release of Kon's mind-bending film Paprika put him on the map. Fans will be thrilled to discover his entire pantheon of masterpieces, including Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, and the satirical TV series Paranoia Agent.


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