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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1 by Hayao Miyazaki is a captivating graphic novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. It follows the journey of Nausicaä, a compassionate princess, as she navigates a treacherous landscape filled with toxic jungles and giant insects. Her quest to bring peace to warring kingdoms and protect nature unfolds in a richly detailed universe, revealing the delicate balance between humanity and the environment.
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An epic fantasy tale written and illustrated by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki!

In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. Thriving industrial societies disappeared. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Corruption, an enormous toxic forest that creates mutant insects and releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air.

At the periphery of the sea, tiny kingdoms are scattered on tiny parcels of land. Here lies the Valley of the Wind, a kingdom of barely 500 citizens, a nation given fragile protection from the decaying sea's poisons by the ocean breezes, and home to Nausicaä.

Nausicaä, a young princess, has an empathic bond with the giant Ohmu insects and animals of every creed. She fights to create tolerance, understanding, and patience among empires that are fighting over the world's remaining precious natural resources.

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1 by Hayao Miyazaki is lauded for its intricate storytelling and stunning artwork. Critics praise the book's rich narrative, which combines environmental themes with character depth. The illustrations are highly regarded for their detail and contribute significantly to the book's immersive quality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781591164081

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 181.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 136

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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