{"title":"Midori Motohashi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidori Motohashi\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative graphic novels that blend poetic storytelling with stunning visual artistry. Her work often explores the delicate interplay between nature and human emotion, inviting readers into contemplative worlds where every image enhances the narrative’s depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eThe Garden of Words\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate her subtle, lyrical approach to character and setting, where quiet moments unfold with rich emotional resonance. These graphic novels are perfect for those who cherish thoughtful, beautifully illustrated stories that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-garden-of-words-by-makoto-shinkai-9781939130839","title":"The Garden of Words","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this anime masterpiece, Makoto Shinkai brings us the story of two lonely souls who meet under a gazebo in the rain. They are both playing truant from their otherwise average lives; Takao, an aspiring shoemaker and school student, is cutting school, while Yukari should be at work as a student teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey shelter together and find themselves bonding, but seemingly their love can never be. However, their brief encounter will not be their last, as gradually their lives begin to intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147886342380,"sku":"9781939130839","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781939130839-the-garden-of-words.jpg?v=1786452645"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/midori-motohashi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}