My Life in 24 Frames Per SecondMy Life in 24 Frames Per Second

From post-war Japan to the 2001 release of 'Metropolis,' 'My life in 24 frames per second' is Rintarô's personal chronicle of the phases of his life that led him to becoming the distinguished anime director he's known as today. Fully illustrated and with a foreword by director Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of 'Akira,' this memoir faces all the hills and valleys of a career in the arts. Not only was Rintarô's hand in various Tezuka projects, but he also championed the first full-color anime television series, 'Kimba the white lion.' From his journey as an artist's assistant all the way to directing Tezuka classics like 'Astro Boy,' Rintarô's cinematic career soars through the anime revolution, leaving his mark on the industry for years to come.