Book Description The growth of anime has spurred fan interest in Japanese music Unlike its sweet-confection sister jpop, jrock is edgy, all about talent and filled with dazzling musicality This book introduces 40 of the hottest names in jrock with histories, pedigrees, critiques and discographies, all in a stunning full-color package highlighted оетлф by original art and photographs Among the familiar artists featured are Shonen Knife, B'z, Love Psychedelico, L'Arc~en~Ciel, and Gackt, plus Japan favoritesX Japan, Glay and Luna Sea Many of these bands have toured and released CDs in North America and do work on anime and movie soundtracks Josephine Yun lives in Baltimore and is an editor for jrockonline com.  Роман повествует2005 г 128 стр ISBN 1880656957.