{"product_id":"9783819500435","title":"The Magic of Studio Ghibli: A Journey into Miyazaki’s Imaginary World","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eZanetta, Marianna; Ozumi, Asuka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrestel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\/22\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eFilled with luminous images from every feature film, this immersive guide traces Studio Ghibli's mythic universe, connecting each film to the folklore that inspired it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning all twenty-three Studio Ghibli feature films by Hayao Miyazaki, this guide reveals the symbols, spirits, and recurring motifs that bind the studio’s worlds together. Drawing on folklore, religion and centuries of cultural history, it explores how ancient beliefs, archetypal figures, and legendary narratives become vivid characters, fantastical realms, and deeply human stories. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGorgeous reproductions immerse readers in Studio Ghibli’s visual world, inviting them to linger over the artistry and atmosphere of every film, from\u003ci\u003e My Neighbor Totoro \u003c\/i\u003eto\u003ci\u003e Spirited Away, Ponyo, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Boy and the Heron.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter combines historical background, plot, and an exploration of the film’s distinctive forms of magic, tracing connections to Shinto and Buddhist thought, European fairy tales, and other influences while revealing the meanings, ideas, and references woven throughout these films. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA richly illustrated and culturally informed journey into Ghibli’s magical universe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an accessible yet expert introduction with clear, thematic chapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the ideas and spiritual traditions that shaped the studio’s artistic vision \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the studio’s entire filmography, featuring over 150 images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for animation lovers and all readers interested in Japanese folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlending mythology and film criticism, this definitive thematic companion is a new way of seeing the movies audiences have loved for decades\u003c\/b\u003e.","brand":"Prestel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50558340628735,"sku":"9783819500435","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9783819500435","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}