Ian Condry (born 1965)[1] is acultural anthropologist and author. He graduated fromHarvard University in 1987 with a B.A. in Government and received his Ph.D. inAnthropology fromYale University in 1999.[2] He is currently a Professor ofJapanese Cultural Studies atMassachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[2]
In his firstethnographic book entitledHip-Hop Japan: Rap and the Paths of Cultural Globalization, Condry explores issues ofrace,gender,language,musical history, and contemporary culturalpolitics, all as they relate to theJapanese rap music scene. He argues that performance sites, such as recording studios and nightclubs, are the specific paths that lead tocultural globalization.[3] Condry believes that by viewing such locations more closely, we can then understand the specific dialogue that occurs between global/local, producer/consumer, and artist/industry.
His second book,The Soul of Anime: Collaborative Creativity and Japan's Media Success Story, explores the questions, who makes anime and what makes it a global success. Based on fieldwork in Tokyo anime studios such asMadhouse,Gonzo,Aniplex andStudio 4C, the book examines the process of making Japanese animation. He describes screenwriting meetings, toy design sessions, and fan practices in an effort to show that solitary genius is less important that cross-industry collaborations. In addition, the work of fans, includingfansubbers who are often regarded as simplypirates, are also integral to the dynamics that lead to the global spread of Japanese animation.
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