Sadly, there is probably some non Japanese guy who can write an interesting. thoughtful, well researched, and not particularly appropriative Japanese steampunk book. Maybe one question is: would that guy get starred reviews if it doesn't fall into preconceived notions of and exotification of Japan? While the other obvious question is: will a Japanese guy even get an English language publication with all the push this guy is getting?
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Date: 2012-09-08 02:48 am (UTC)