[audiobook] The Young Leonardo: Art and Life in Fifteenth-Century Florence by Larry J. Feinberg in Arts-Photography

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The pioneering genius of Japanrsquo;s ldquo;God of Comics;rdquo; Osamu Tezuka (1928ndash;89); is examined through his lifersquo;s masterwork: Tetsuwan Atomu; also known as Mighty Atom or Astro Boy; a comic series featuring a cute little android who yearns to be more human. The history of Tetsuwan Atomu and Tezukarsquo;s role in it is a road map to understanding the development of new media in Japan and the United States. Topics include Tezukarsquo;s life; the art of animation; the connection between fantasy robots and technology; spin-offs; and Astro Boyrsquo;s cultural impact.Frederik L. Schodt is a translator and author of numerous books about Japan; including Manga! Manga! and Dreamland Japan. He often served as Osamu Tezukarsquo;s English interpreter. In 2009 he was received the The Order of the Rising Sun; Gold Rays with Rosette for his contribution to the introduction and promotion of Japanese contemporary popular culture.