Jonathan Clements charts the rise of Japan since the end of World War Two. Presenting the country as the Japanese themselves see it, he explains key issues in national reconstruction, the often-overlo
Folk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks with superhuman abilities. Today, dozens of East Asian fighting styles trace their roots back to the Buddhist brawlers of Shaolin, although any qu
This fascinating history of Japan tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut i
A fascinating and provocative look at modern ChinaAuthor Jonathan Clements presents China as the Chinese themselves see their country. He explains the key issues of national reconstruction; the Cold W
STOP THINKING ABOUT MONEY IN THE SAME OLD WAY Have you ever been told that you can't go wrong with mutual funds? That stocks are risky? That you should take out the largest mortgage possible? That li
If you're a fan of anime or manga, take the next step with this comprehensive guide to Japanese TV dramas - or dorama. As dorama's popularity explodes all over the English-speaking world, this guide w
"Impressive, exhaustive, labyrinthine, and obsessive—The Anime Encyclopedia is an astonishing piece of work."—Neil GaimanOver one thousand new entries . . . over four thousand updates . . . over one m
Schoolgirl Milky Crisis (n.) 1. A silly name for a generic anime show, made up to protect the innocent in Jonathan Clements’ long-running insider column about the Japanese comics and cartoons business
This book explores the unique and under-researched field of humanitarian negotiation. Arguing that humanitarians typically negotiate from a position of weakness, the text explores some of the tac
From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would hav
A gorgeously illustrated history of the literary, film, and arts counterculture--now in paperback!Simultaneously a literary movement, ultra-hip subculture, and burgeoning cottage industry, steampunk i
