Miyazakiworld: A Life in Art

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world<br><br> 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 <i>My Neighbor Totoro</i>, <i>Princess Mononoke</i>, <i>Spirited Away</i>, <i>Howl's Moving Castle</i>, and <i>The Wind Rises</i>.<br> <br> 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.