Publication

2018 - Yale University Press, Connecticut

Language

English

Word Count

76,250 words, Guess

Page Count

305 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100300226853
  • ISBN-139780300226850
  • Library of Congress Control Number2017958122
  • OCLC Control Number1024157524
  • Better World Books9780300226850
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC791.4302/33092
  • LCCPN1998.3.M577 N37 2018
  • LCCPN1998.3

Alternate Titles

  • Miyazaki World

Description

A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit — what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as *My Neighbor Totoro*, *Princess Mononoke*, *Spirited Away*, *Howl’s Moving Castle*, and *The Wind Rises*. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, creating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global popular culture.

Description

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world. "A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit--what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises. Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, creating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global popular culture"--Dust jacket.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Miyazakiworld: A Life in ArtHardcoverYale University Press2018-01-01

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