{"product_id":"starting-point-1979-1996-paperback","title":"Starting Point: 1979-1996 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHayao Miyazaki\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapan's most popular filmmaker speaks on life, love, and the world of anime.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Starting Point...of the Greatest Career in Animation History\u003c\/b\u003eIn the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid the groundwork for his legendary movies. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarting Point\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a collection of essays, interviews, and memoir that go back to the roots of Miyazaki's childhood, the formulation of his theories of animation, and the founding of Studio Ghibli.Before directing such acclaimed films as \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Miyazaki was just another salaried animator, but with a vision of his own. Follow him as he takes his first steps on the road to success, experience his frustrations with the manga and animation industries that often suffocate creativity, and realize the importance of bringing the childhood dreams of the world to life.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarting Point: 1979-1996\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is not just a chronicle of the life of a man whose own dreams have come true, it is a tribute to the power of the moving image. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid the groundwork for his legendary movies. \u003ci\u003eStarting Point\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that go back to the roots of Miyazaki's childhood, the formulation of his theories of animation, and the founding of Studio Ghibli. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore directing such acclaimed films as \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e, Miyazaki was just another salaried animator, but with a vision of his own. Follow him as he takes his first steps on the road to success, experience his frustrations with the manga and animation industries that often suffocate creativity, and realize the importance of bringing the childhood dreams of the world to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStarting Point: 1979-1996\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a chronicle of the life of a man whose own dreams have come true, it is a tribute to the power of the moving image.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHayao 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 \u003ci\u003eSpirited Away\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the 2002 Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as \u003ci\u003eCastle in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbor Totoro\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKiki's Delivery Service\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrincess Mononoke\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHowl's Moving Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePonyo\u003c\/i\u003e, all of which have received great acclaim in the U.S. Miyazaki's other achievements include the highly regarded manga series \u003ci\u003eNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStarting Point: 1979-1996, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 462\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 08, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693519638591,"sku":"9781421561042","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c88bbbf9d7a496cd2df536d54c1caba1.webp?v=1764999204","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/starting-point-1979-1996-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}