Hussey, Tris. Read Opera Manga, Now on Your iPhone Posted on Oct 06th 2010 http://thenextweb.com/ca/2010/10/06/read-opera-manga-now-on-your-iphone/ (accessed 08/09/2010)
Relevance:
Why did I choose this? During my research on the racial representations of Cyborgs for the Webliography, I constantly encountered websites and journal articles about Manga due to the regular inclusion of cyborgs in Japanese Manga films and comic books. This particular blog entry discusses the creation of online Manga versions of Opera shows performed at Vancouver Opera, and the introduction of a new iPhone app especially for these. Although brief and informal, it touches on a few themes that I considered relevant-especially the switch from print text to screen text (manga comics being produced for viewing online rather than in comic book form) It also coincidently refers to ‘Madame Butterfly’ –discussed in the beginning of semester.
Key words or phrases: ‘Opera Manga’ ‘bringing the manga to the small screen ‘iPhone app’ ‘app that is being offered for free’
Issues (agree/ disagree?): I think the possibility to preview an opera that has not only been translated into cartoon, but also made available to read via mobile phone may be very exciting for many people, and is able to introduce fans of Manga to Opera and vice versa.. Maybe as an addition to watching the opera rather than as an alternative! The author acknowledges this as he admits to having seen the original opera twice already..as justification for looking up the manga version online.
Use in formatting argument: Hussey poses questions for the readers to consider however does not explore too deply the issues with the topic that potentially could be discussed, or argue strongly for any one side. He brings up themes worth researching further.
Critical Evaluation:
1. Character : The Source title is ‘TNW Canada’ (The Next Web Canada) which is an online blog. The writing style is informal, and information provided is mainly factual. The author briefly expresses his opinion on the topic however does not provide readers with a complex analysis of these facts.
2. Currency: Published on the 6th October 2010 in Canada making it very current. This blog is updated with new articles almost daily, and a link to view tweets on the article.
3. Intention: This blog is addressing an audience who is interested in ‘technology news, review and analysis, with a focus on startups and Internet companies.’ While the author of this particular article is writing for the intention of a more select group of readers who may be interested in Opera, Manga, and the use of this new iPhone application.
4. Authority: The author introduces himself as 'Author, speaker, teacher, & Internet rogue. Author of Create Your Own Blog, Using WordPress, & Teach Yourself Foursquare in 10 Minutes.' While the source- via the home page of the Next Web Canada- claims to be 'part of the ever-growing and ever-more popular The Next Web network of global tech blogs.' Anone can apply to contribute to The Next Web although the current contributors seem to be mainly authors and journalists.
Notes: The author notes that he has not read one of the Mangas to this point… ‘because of having to read it on screen on my laptop. Now with it on my iPhone (and iPad!) I’m going to give this a read...’ implying that the new iPad is serving its purpose in replacing traditional print texts. I must admit that I watch the new iPad advert quite critically because personally Im not yet ready to make the shift to reading magazines and books from the screen of an iPad or iPhone, no matter how convienient these new technologies might be, however this article reminds me people who share my view are becoming more and more in the minority!
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