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Art of Porco Rosso

By Hayao Miyazaki
Series: Studio Ghibli
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Art of Porco Rosso by Hayao Miyazaki offers a captivating exploration of the creative process behind the beloved animated film. The book showcases stunning concept art, storyboards, and character sketches, capturing the enchanting world of Porco Rosso, a World War I fighter pilot turned bounty hunter who navigates the skies in his seaplane. It delves into the film's themes, aesthetic inspirations, and the rich artistry that brings its unique setting to life.
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If you appreciate the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli or have a passion for aviation, you may enjoy this captivating graphic novel. It offers an in-depth look at the creation of a beloved animated classic, filled with stunning art and insights from the renowned filmmaker.

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In early 1930s-era Italy, air pirates, bounty hunters, and high flyers of all sorts rule the skies. The most cunning and skilled of these pilots is Porco Rosso, a man cursed with the head of a pig after watching the spirits of the pilots killed in the last air battle he fought in rise to the heavens. He now makes a living taking jobs, such as rescuing those kidnapped by air pirates.

Donald Curtis, Porco's rival in the air and in catching the affections of women, provides a constant challenge to the hero, culminating in a hilarious, action-packed finale.

The Art of Porco Rosso English Version, a film by Hayao Miyazaki, contains the original story The Age of the Flying Boat, Full of Pride and Freedom, Ships in the Sky, and Art of Art, Film Ending Illustrations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781591167044

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 June 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 1254g

Pages: 208

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Fiction Graphic Novels Hayao Miyazaki Manga Series: Studio Ghibli Series: The Art of Porco Rosso Studio Ghibli

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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