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The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world
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 My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and The Wind Rises.
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.
Ebook Miyazakiworld A Life in Art Audible Audio Edition Susan Napier Brilliance Audio Books
"As someone new to Miyazaki, I wondered whether this book by a recognized scholar would be for me. But I needn't have worried. The book is accessible and insightful -- something to keep on the bedside table."
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Miyazakiworld A Life in Art Audible Audio Edition Susan Napier Brilliance Audio Books Reviews
- Susan Napier has been writing about animation for years, and she has a special place in her heart for Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki. That passion shows through in this volume. If you have any interest in Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, or any of their works, this is a must-have book.
- What a beautiful book! Thorough and full of information while still very readable. A must-read for fans of Miyazaki's films. Love the color plates in the middle.
- Nice book
- As someone new to Miyazaki, I wondered whether this book by a recognized scholar would be for me. But I needn't have worried. The book is accessible and insightful -- something to keep on the bedside table.
- Great book!!
- Amazing. Reading this almost felt like a betrayal an invasion of privacy. His life has been a long and difficult road. Born in a terrible time for Japan, raised in the shadow of great darkness, he carries that shadow. His views are so different from these modern times, yet he had grabbed ahold of the world and we have loved his art. The things I learned about him and his characters, scenery, and location choices gave me goosebumps. I never saw that but I see it now, so many layers. He is a workaholic, that is no surprise, but the fact that he struggled to be seen does. This is a very interesting man who has touched many hearts, while healing his own heart. Don't tell him I said that but that is what I read between these pages.
This man's art is breathtaking, the details, and colors so full and rich. My favorite are his clouds, they are so beautiful they compete with nature's version so well it's hard to believe they are drawn sometimes. I have been a fan of his work for many years, I own all his released movies, but knew little of the man behind the genius. You can get a feel of some parts of him though his art, his Shinto touches are most visible to me. His movies are so filled with hope, dread, adventure, struggle, heartbreak, love, loneliness, and renewal. Everyone who watches seems to get something different form his work all feel something strongly. How did this man get so many complex layers, we get to know a few. If you're a fan, read this book. Interested in the mental after effect of devastation and war on a man, read this book.
I loved this book. I read a chapter then watched the movie it was talking about. I suggest you do the same with a new vantage point. - Miyazakiworld by Susan Napier is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in mid-August.
11 chapters, each of an individual film's origin, interpretation, central themes, and its greater reflection on Miyazaki’s life. Napier goes on a considerably philosophical bent of an animated film evoking depth (of both plot and character, instead of humor and silliness); drawing from European scenery/art/literature; revering life, timelessness, harmony (i.e. an interplay between nature, element/influence of the otherworld, and humans); a slowing of human progress (particularly setting aside adulthood); transitioning amid points in your childhood during crisis and confusion; and fighting through inner & outer conflict in order to live your best life. - I feel really bad about not finishing this - it was an ARC, and it's the first ARC I haven't finished prior to reviewing it.
I simply have too much on my plate right now to read a very long, very in-depth academic-level analysis of Miyazaki's oeuvre, even if it's written in an approachable way. What I read was mostly interesting, but I admit that I didn't totally love the psychoanalyzing of mother figures in his work and how it related to his relationship with his own mother. It seemed like a stretch to me. That said, I also didn't perform all the years of research into this topic that the author did, so it could simply be that I'm ignorant.
I did enjoy the discussion of Miyazaki's political and ideological landscape, and I found the sections discussing his time at Toei animation very engaging to read.
