Acrylic stand included: "First Yuri Studies" book set

 An introduction to yuri criticism, written by yuri fans, feminists, and queer people themselves.

To celebrate the publication of "An Introduction to Yuri Studies: From Queer and Feminist Perspectives," this edition includes an acrylic stand featuring cover art by manga artist Akiko Morishima.

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■Contents■
Yuri is a genre depicting intimate relationships between women.
This book covers its origins, its diverse reception both in Japan and abroad, and recent trends in the genre.
Incorporating the perspectives of those directly involved, it offers insight into the current state of yuri.

■Table of Contents■
Part 1: Contemporary Yuri and Us
Part 2: Anime and Yuri
EssayI —Yuri Culture in the United States, Erica Friedman
Part 3: Differences Between BL and Yuri
Part 4: Lesbian Rescue Fantasies and Marriage
Part 5: Challenges Facing the Yuri Genre
EssayII —A History of Yuri, Reika Shinoda

【Author Profiles】
Ginga Kondo 
Born in 1992. Artist, art historian, feminist, ME/CFS patient, wheelchair user, and pansexual. Studies representations of female homosexuality in Western art while also critiquing various forms of expression. Author of "Feminists Play Games" (Shobunsha, 2024). 

Aya Mizukami 
Born in 1992, writer. In addition to book reviews and literary criticism, has written numerous essays and articles on feminism and queer issues. Author of "A Queer Travelogue of Canada" (Kashiwa Shobo); planned and co-edited "We Are Already Together—An Anti-Transphobia Booklet" (Gendai Shokan). 

 Kasumi Nakamura 
Born in 1991. Part-time lecturer at the Graduate School of Sociology, Keio University. Holds a Ph.D. in sociology. Researches Japanese popular culture from the perspectives of gender and sexuality, while also writing about her experiences as a lesbian and queer aromantic person. Co-edited "Thinking About Idols While Struggling With My Own Feelings—Gender / Personality / 'Oshi'" (Seikyusha), among others.

More details about this book can be found on the Ohta Publishing website and QJWeb.

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