{"product_id":"miyazakiworld-a-life-in-art","title":"Miyazakiworld: A Life in Art","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world--\"an essential work in anime scholarship.\" (Angelica Frey, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHyperallergic)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A thirtieth-century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red-haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit--what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living animators, known worldwide for films such as \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wind Rises\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Japanese culture and animation scholar Susan Napier explores the life and art of this extraordinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, creating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global popular culture.\r","brand":"Susan Napier","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44442128449772,"sku":"9780300248593","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780300248593.jpg?v=1708837951","url":"https:\/\/allstora.com\/products\/miyazakiworld-a-life-in-art","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}