{"product_id":"the-cinema-of-hayao-miyazaki-9781861713360","title":"The Cinema of Hayao Miyazaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CINEMA OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI\u003c\/strong\u003eREVISED AND UPDATED, WITH NEW ILLUSTRATIONS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Born on January 5, 1941 in Tokyo, Hayao Miyazaki is known as the 'Japanese Disney', a filmmaker as revered - and as popular - as Walt Disney or Steven Spielberg. Miyazaki, in short, is a true phenomenon in contemporary animation and in world cinema. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hayao Miyazaki's movies include Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Laputa: Castle In the Sky and My Neighbor Totoro. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Hayao Miyazaki may be the most talented fantasy filmmaker of his generation: not even the finest filmmakers of Hollywood can rival his films when it comes to creating fantasy worlds, and fantastical characters and events. Miyazaki has millions of fans around the world, not least among fellow animators and filmmakers, for whom he is a genius. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What Hayao Miyazaki's films do is to bring you completely into a fantasy world that is instantly recognizable and familiar. It's as if these fantasy realms have always existed - very much like J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth or Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea (both influences on Miyazaki). The visionary and magical elements are fused with the domestic and familial and social elements, so that it seems completely ordinary and believable that, say, flying machines soar overhead which have flapping wings like an insect, or that little white creatures pop up out of trees and make strange clicking noises. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To write one hit animation movie is amazing, to write eleven is remarkable. To write and direct one spectacular animated picture is very impressive, to write and direct eleven features is unheard-of in the world of contemporary commercial animation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This new study of Hayao Miyazaki considers all of his films and TV shows (and his manga work). It also includes chapters on Studio Ghibli - on fellow director Isao Takahata - Miyazaki's influences - his contemporaries and colleagues - his characters - his movies' relation to Western animation (including the Walt Disney Company) - his unmade films - and his themes and motifs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Cinema of Hayao Miyazaki also explores Japanese animation, its production and style, some classics of anime, and digital animation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Includes quotes by Miyazaki; fans on Miyazaki; and resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The second edition has been completely updated and revised. There is a new chapter on The Wind Rises, and Ghibli's latest films, including The Tale of Princess Kaguya. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fully illustrated, with images from the films of Miyazaki, Takahata, Ghibli, their influences, and other anime. With filmography, bibliography and notes. 664 pages. ISBN 9781861713360. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The hardcover edition comes in a smart case laminate cover, with a matte finish, in full colour. www.crmoon.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crescent Moon Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363464220946,"sku":"9781861713360","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d13d2c3c-7588-4f82-8a77-d4ffdbafdbc0.jpg?v=1728415454","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-cinema-of-hayao-miyazaki-9781861713360","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}