Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All

'Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All'
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ISBN: 0762479507
Published: October 4, 2022
Publisher: Running Press
Author: Daniel Dockery

Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All is a nonfiction book authored by Daniel Dockery. The book explores the cultural phenomenon of the Pokémon franchise, detailing its origins, global expansion, and significant impact on a generation of fans worldwide.

Overview

Monster Kids delves into the creation of Pokémon by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, highlighting how Tajiri's childhood passion for insect collecting inspired the game's concept. Dockery discusses the challenges faced during development and how collaborations with Nintendo and Shigeru Miyamoto were crucial in bringing Pokémon to life. The book serves as a significant work for understanding Pokémon's impact on global culture. It offers a detailed analysis of how a simple game about catching creatures transformed into a worldwide phenomenon, influencing various aspects of media, technology, and entertainment.

The book not only chronicles the history of Pokémon but also celebrates the community and shared experiences it fostered among fans. It examines how Pokémon expanded beyond Japan, focusing on localization efforts and marketing strategies that made it accessible to Western audiences. Dockery explores the franchise's growth into television, movies, trading cards, and merchandise, emphasizing its enduring appeal over 25 years. It also discusses how Pokémon's success paved the way for other monster-collecting series like Digimon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, and how these series sought to capture the dedicated fanbase that Pokémon had established.

Reception

The book received positive reviews for its engaging writing and thorough research. Critics praised Dockery's ability to capture the essence of the Pokémon phenomenon and its cultural significance.[1][2]

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Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All


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