{"product_id":"tokusatsu-a-guide-to-kaiju-sentai-and-japanese-special-effects-from-their-origins-to-the-present-day-hardcover","title":"Tokusatsu: A Guide to Kaiju, Sentai, and Japanese Special Effects from Their Origins to the Present Day - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarvin Ringard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRomain Taszek\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 10.88 x 9.77 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44815055781990,"sku":"9798337401225","price":48.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/Ze-MkxG8KU9798337401225.webp?v=1771862099","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/tokusatsu-a-guide-to-kaiju-sentai-and-japanese-special-effects-from-their-origins-to-the-present-day-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}