"Giant Robot"

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This paper discusses the magazine that is the creative product of Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong, entitled "Giant Robot." The paper discusses the ways that "Giant Robot" differs from other Asian-American publications and why the authors began the publication. It also discusses the features in the magazine and how the magazine has evolved since it was first published.

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"Features differ in each magazine, including general themes such as history (ancient and modern), film, arts, or music. The world is becoming increasingly global, and that is what is indicative of Giant Robot. It is not only for Asian-Americans, or Caucasian-Americans, Europeans and Asians. The look is also special. One reader says that they have been successful because Giant Robot is interesting for both Asians and non-Asians. Also, they appeal to numerous subcultures: collectors, underground musicians, artists, film buffs, and naturally supporters of Asian pop culture. Plus, the magazine is one of the best illustrated magazines available and has an amusement and excitement for cultural phenomena of all kinds (Lam)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lam, Andrew. Not just giant robots and tofu-head dolls. 8 December 2007 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi- bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2004/04/04/INGU65TJTK1.DTL&type=travelbayarea
• Nakao, Annie. Pop goes Japanese Culture. San Francisco Chronicle. February 6, 2005, M1. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi- bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/02/06/LVGODB3CG91.DTL
• Park, Heseon. Where did East meet West? In LA. Los Angles Times. July 1, 2004, E-18-19 8 December 2007 http://www.giantrobot.com/forums/index.php3)

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