VIZ recently announced the publication of Starting Point: 1979-1996, a book that covers the first 20 years of Hayao Miyazaki’s career that includes a collection of essays, interviews, memoirs and manga. The book has an estimated release date of August 4th, and carries an MSRP of $29.99 USD and $34.99 CAN.
Starting Point: 1979-1996 covers Miyazaki’s rise from humble beginnings that lead him to create memorable animated films such as Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind, Castle In The Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service and Porco Rosso. It also informs reader of how Miyazaki launched Studio Ghibli.
“Hayao Miyazaki is known and loved around the world for his imaginative films that continue to delight children and adults,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President, Sales & Marketing for VIZ Media. “STARTING POINT presents, in Miyazaki’s own words, his philosophies towards life, his work, the animation industry both in Japan and abroad, and his creative inspirations and motivations. He also offers lots of stories, many of them quite humorous, which show the extent of his complete dedication to animated film and the people with whom he works. We invite fans to enjoy this chronicle of the life of a man whose own dreams have come true.”
Before Miyazaki became the well-known legend, he was simply a salaried animator with a vision of his own. If you really want to learn more about his journey, definitely get Starting Point: 1979-1996.
Source: VIZ
