The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki is a journey through the stories, ideas and inspirations behind the films of one of cinema's most influential visionaries. From My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away to Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo, Miyazaki's work has captivated audiences around the world with its emotion, artistry and unforgettable characters.
Often called the godfather of animation, Miyazaki is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and the creative force behind some of the most beloved animated films of all time. Spirited Away remains the highest-grossing film in Japanese cinema history and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
This book explores the rich mix of cultural, historical and artistic influences that shaped his storytelling. From Japanese folklore and childhood memories to European architecture, classic cinema and political commentary, it reveals how Miyazaki's deeply personal vision created layered worlds that feel both fantastical and grounded in truth.
With insight into his process, visual language and recurring themes - including nature, flight, girlhood, resistance and renewal - The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki offers fans and film lovers a deeper understanding of the imagination behind the magic. It is a celebration of creative freedom, storytelling without limits, and the enduring power of animation.
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Höhe: 263 mm
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978-1-83600-481-3 (9781836004813)
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Nicolas Rapold is a writer and editor. He worked as editor-in-chief of Film Comment (both web and print) at Film at Lincoln Center, where he hosted the Film Comment Podcast, curated Film Comment Selects, and was a member of the magazine's editorial team since 2005. He currently hosts the podcast The Last Thing I Saw and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, Artforum, the Criterion Collection Daily, and Sight & Sound.
Chapter One
Four Ways Through The Looking Glass
How Four Great Writers Have Inspired Miyazaki's Story-Building
Chapter Two
We Could Be Heroes
How Four More Writers Yielded Models Of Young Female Independence
Chapter Three
All The World?s A Stage
The Actual Places That Inspire Miyazaki's Realistic Fantasies
Chapter Four
National Treasures
Homegrown Japanese Influences On Miyazaki, From The Spiritual To The Culinary
Chapter Five
Songs Of Innocence And Experience
The Personal Memories That Haunt (And Cheer Up) Miyazaki's Movies
Chapter Six
Visions Of The Future
How And Why Miyazaki Portrays The Possible Worlds To Come
Chapter Seven
Drawn From Life
Miyazaki's Sources And Models For Animating Movement
Chapter Eight
Drawn In
The Animated Films That Inspired Miyazaki
Chapter Nine
Live-Action Cinema
How Miyazaki Thinks Through Film History
Chapter Ten
The Big Picture
Four Ways Of Framing Miyazaki
