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🎬 Unlock the magic behind Miyazaki’s legendary journey — don’t miss out!
Viz Media’s Starting Point: 1979-1996 is a critically acclaimed book offering an intimate look at Hayao Miyazaki’s early career and creative philosophy. With nearly 800 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, this edition covers his influential works over 17 years, making it a must-have for animation enthusiasts and creative professionals alike. Securely packaged and shipped fast, it’s perfect for collectors and gift-givers.
| Best Sellers Rank | #79,949 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Biographies of Movie Directors #66 in Movie Direction & Production #85 in Animation Graphic Design |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (805) |
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 3.3 x 22.86 cm |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10 | 1421561042 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1421561042 |
| Item weight | 544 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 462 pages |
| Publication date | 8 April 2014 |
| Publisher | Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc |
| Reading age | 13 - 16 years |
J**R
El libro llegó rápido, y en buen estado. Es un buen libro donde se comenta los detalles de las películas de Hayao miyasaki desde el punto de vista de alguien que estuvo cerca en diferentes etapas. El libro viene en inglés.
R**M
Ótima compilação dos primeiros textos desse grande gênio. Aborda desde questões técnicas de animação até a materias mais filosóficas. Deveria com toda a certeza ser traduzido para o português.
S**A
The delivery from Amazon was prompt and well-packaged, as expected. No complaints on that front. As for the book itself — Starting Point is a gem for anyone interested in storytelling, animation, and the creative mind of Hayao Miyazaki. His thoughts are honest, deep, and incredibly inspiring. A must-read for artists and dreamers alike. Truly admire the writer's ability to articulate such layered philosophy in such a grounded way. However, I did notice a few signs that made the book feel slightly used — faint creases and minor wear on the cover. While it doesn’t affect the content, I just expected a more pristine condition for a new purchase. Overall, still a fantastic buy for the wisdom inside. Worth it for Miyazaki fans and creatives.
H***
An interesting read for anyone that has seen any Miyazaki film or want to see them
A**R
I love this book! It's a fantastic read by a brilliant mind. This is not a novel but instead a collection of thoughts and essays compiled by Miyazaki, placed in chronological order. Having the book set up as a compilation makes it a great read before bed or something you are just looking to pick up once in a while. Of course you can read it all at once! but I feel that allowing each passage to sink in really helps to deliver the full effect.
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