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Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book

By Hayao Miyazaki
Series: Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book
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Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book by Hayao Miyazaki is a captivating adaptation of the Studio Ghibli film, rendering the enchanting tale in a graphic novel format. It follows the story of Sophie, a young woman transformed into an elderly lady by a witch's curse. She encounters a magical, mobile castle owned by the enigmatic wizard Howl, embarking on a thrilling journey filled with magic, adventure, and self-discovery.
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Add Howl's Moving Castle to this list of must-have movie books. Director Hayao Miyazaki is a master storyteller, and his films have all become classics of animation. There's no better way to preserve the magic of Howl and his flying castle than by adding this delightful volume to your home library.

Earlier this year, VIZ Media released The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which exists as an essential companion to Hayao Miyazaki's latest animated classic.

To further complement the movie-going experience, we are now proud to present the Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book, a companion publication wedding scene-by-scene film footage with character dialogue in one handsome volume.

Based on the young-adult novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, Howl's Moving Castle reflects on a wondrous time when science and magic captured the spirit of 19th century Europe.

The story of Howl's Moving Castle is the story of a young girl who is magically transformed into a 90-year-old woman. Undaunted by this curse, her continuing adventures introduce her to the vainglorious wizard Howl and his curious castlemates.

Two years ago, VIZ Media released a similar book inspired by Spirited Away, the movie which garnered an Academy Award for director Hayao Miyazaki. Another picture book for My Neighbor Totoro is planned for later this year.

Now, add Howl's Moving Castle to this list of must-have movie books. Director Hayao Miyazaki is a master storyteller, and his films have all become classics of animation. There's no better way to preserve the magic of Howl and his flying castle than by adding this delightful volume to your home library.

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ISBN: 9781421500904

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 864g

Pages: 184

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Books on Screen Fiction Graphic Novels Hayao Miyazaki Manga Series: Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book Series: Studio Ghibli Studio Ghibliverse

About the Author

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan’s most beloved animation directors. In 2005 he was awarded the Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement, and his Studio Ghibli received the festival’s Osella Award for overall achievement in 2004. Miyazaki’s films include Spirited Away, winner of the 2002 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo, all of which have received great acclaim in the U.S. Miyazaki’s other achievements include the highly regarded manga series Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Starting Point: 1979-1996, a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that chronicle his early career and the development of his theories of animation. Both are published in English by VIZ Media.

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