The Animé Art of Hayao Miyazaki

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by Dani Cavallaro

Type

Studies

Subject

Director > Hayao Miyazaki

Keywords

Hayao Miyazaki, animation, Japan

Publishing date

2006

Publisher

McFarland & Co

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 212 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

0-7864-2369-2
978-0-7864-2369-9

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Book Presentation:
The thought-provoking, aesthetically pleasing animated films of Hayao Miyazaki attract audiences well beyond the director’s native Japan. Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away were critically acclaimed upon U.S. release, and the earlier My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service have found popularity with Americans on DVD. This critical study of Miyazaki’s work begins with an analysis of the visual conventions of manga, Japanese comic books, and animé; 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 Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro and his newest film, Howl’s Moving Castle. The second section also discusses other productions involving Studio Ghibli, including Grave of the Fireflies and The Cat Returns. Appendices supply additional information about Studio Ghibli’s merchandise production, Miyazaki’s global fan base, and the output of other Ghibli directors.

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About the Author:
Dani Cavallaro has written widely about literature, cultural theory, and anime. She lives in London.

Press Reviews:
"Highly recommended"—Choice
"Excellent"—Midwest Book Review
"Spares no expense to showcase some of the very best of the body of work from the master of anime, Hayao Miyazaki…excellent book…worthy addition…one of the most in-depth yet"—Anime.com

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