{"title":"Alex Dudok de Wit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlex Dudok de Wit offers an insightful exploration of cinema and visual storytelling, delving into the artistry behind some of the most poignant and influential films. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis and evocative commentary that illuminates the creative processes and cultural significance of cinematic works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a passion for the arts, Dudok de Wit’s writing enriches the understanding of film as a powerful cultural expression. This collection is ideal for those drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e who appreciate nuanced perspectives on storytelling and visual creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grave-of-the-fireflies-by-alex-dudok-de-wit-9781838719241","title":"Grave of the Fireflies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its release in 1988, \u003ci\u003eGrave of the Fireflies\u003c\/i\u003e riveted audiences with its uncompromising drama. Directed by Isao Takahata at Studio Ghibli and based on an autobiographical story by Akiyuki Nosaka, the story of two Japanese children struggling to survive in the dying days of the Second World War unfolds with a gritty realism unprecedented in animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrave of the Fireflies\u003c\/i\u003e has since been hailed as a classic of both anime and war cinema. In 2018, USA Today ranked it the greatest animated film of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet Ghibli’s sombre masterpiece remains little analysed outside Japan, even as its meaning is fiercely contested—Takahata himself lamented that few had grasped his message. In the first book-length study of the film in English, Alex Dudok de Wit explores its themes, visual devices and groundbreaking use of animation, as well as the political context in which it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on untranslated accounts by the film’s crew, he also describes its troubled production, which almost spelt disaster for Takahata and his studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424206897388,"sku":"9781838719241","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781838719241.jpg?v=1774768866"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alex-dudok-de-wit.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}