{"product_id":"the-anime-art-of-hayao-miyazaki-9780786423699","title":"The Anime Art of Hayao Miyazaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e The thought-provoking, aesthetically pleasing animated films of Hayao Miyazaki attract audiences well beyond the director's native Japan. \u003ci\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e were critically acclaimed upon U.S. release, and the earlier \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKiki's Delivery Service\u003c\/i\u003e have found popularity with Americans on DVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This critical study of Miyazaki's work begins with an analysis of the visual conventions of \u003ci\u003emanga\u003c\/i\u003e, Japanese comic books, and \u003ci\u003eanime\u003c\/i\u003e; an overview of Japanese animated films; and a consideration of the techniques deployed by both traditional cel and computer animation. This section also details Miyazaki's early forays into comic books and animation, and his output prior to his founding of Studio Ghibli. Part Two concentrates on the Studio Ghibli era, outlining the company's development and analyzing the director's productions between 1984 and 2004, including \u003ci\u003eCastle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/i\u003e and his newest film, \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e. The second section also discusses other productions involving Studio Ghibli, including \u003ci\u003eGrave of the Fireflies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Cat Returns\u003c\/i\u003e. Appendices supply additional information about Studio Ghibli's merchandise production, Miyazaki's global fan base, and the output of other Ghibli directors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eDani Cavallaro\u003c\/b\u003e wrote widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lived in London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704849240338,"sku":"9780786423699","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fe2a54d2-2c3b-44c3-86c3-dc1485efbf88.jpg?v=1734481252","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-anime-art-of-hayao-miyazaki-9780786423699","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}