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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Watercolor Impressions

By Hayao Miyazaki
Series: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Watercolor Impressions
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Watercolor Impressions is a captivating graphic novel that showcases a collection of stunning watercolour art by Hayao Miyazaki. It provides an immersive visual exploration of the enchanting world seen in the Nausicaä series, capturing the serene and mystical landscapes that Miyazaki is renowned for, all while offering insights into his creative process. Ideal for both fans of the manga and those new to Miyazaki's work, this book is a visual treasure trove.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate exquisite illustrations and the mesmerising world of Hayao Miyazaki. It offers a glimpse into the creative process behind an iconic story, showcasing stunning watercolour art that fans of his work are sure to treasure. If you admire the blending of environmental themes with epic storytelling, this is a captivating addition to your collection.

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An epic fantasy written and illustrated by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki!

From the vaults of Academy Award-winning director, Hayao Miyazaki! Original watercolor illustrations used as concept sketches for both the manga and film versions of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Take a peek behind the curtain to see the creative process of the most acclaimed anime director in the world today. This full-colour, oversized hardcover book also includes Miyazaki's earliest sketches that eventually became the basis for some of the most beloved anime movies of the past 20 years.

From the vaults of Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki! Original watercolor illustrations used as concept sketches for both the manga and film versions of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Take a peek behind the curtain to see the creative process of the most acclaimed anime director in the world today. This full-colour, oversized hardcover book also includes Miyazaki's earliest sketches that eventually became the basis for some of the most beloved anime movies of the past 20 years.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421514994

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: 25.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 302.0mm

Weight: 1456g

Pages: 208

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Fiction Graphic Novels Hayao Miyazaki Manga Series: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Watercolor Impressions

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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