Hayao Miyazaki Visual Literature in Animation Film

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This insightful book explores the creative genius of Hayao Miyazaki, a master of adaptation in the world of animation. It delves into how Miyazaki has transformed original stories by authors like Diana Wynne Jones, Eiko Kadono, Soseki Natsume, and Kenji Miyazawa into beloved animated films such as "Howl's Moving Castle," "The Witch's Delivery Service," "Ponyo on the Cliff," "Laputa: Castle in the Sky," and "My Neighbor Totoro." The author, a leading figure in animation research, uncovers the secrets behind Miyazaki's ability to create masterpieces that often surpass their original sources. This book offers readers a fresh perspective on Studio Ghibli's works, enhancing their appreciation and understanding of these iconic films.

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- Title: [Title of the Book] - Author: [Author's Name] - Focus: Hayao Miyazaki's adaptation techniques and creative process - Content: Analysis of various Studio Ghibli films and their original stories - Target Audience: Fans of Studio Ghibli, animation enthusiasts, and those interested in film adaptation

Table of Contents

- Introduction: Hayao Miyazaki, the Magician of Adaptation - Lecture 1: Visual Narrative and Howl's Moving Castle - Lecture 2: Hayao Miyazaki as an Adaptor: The Witch's Delivery Service (Part 1) - Lecture 3: Interpretation and Re-creation: The Witch's Delivery Service (Part 2) - Lecture 4: Adaptations that Adhere to the Original Work, Live Action Film Version, and North American Version: The Witch's Delivery Service (Part 3) - Lecture 5: Hayao Miyazaki's Version of The Little Mermaid: Ponyo on the Cliff and Geopolitics (Part 1) - Lecture 6: The Depiction of Emergency Lifelines: Ponyo on the Cliff (Part 2) - Lecture 7: Dreaming of Walking and Depiction of Disaster Utopia: Ponyo on the Cliff (Part 3) - Lecture 8: Location Hunting as a Seed of Original Story: Laputa: Castle in the Sky (Part 1) - Lecture 9: Miyazaki's Version of The Fire of Shells: Laputa: Castle in the Sky (Part 2) - Lecture 10: Hayao Miyazaki and Adaptation: The Staircase in Howl's Moving Castle, The Witch of the Wasteland's Aging - Lecture 11: Howl's Moving Castle and War: Howl's Moving Castle (Part 2) - Lecture 12: My Neighbor Totoro and Tuberculosis, Genealogy of the National Trust: The Wind Rises and From Up on Poppy Hill - Supplementary Lecture 1: Spirited Away with Reference to Sachiko Kashiwaba's The Mysterious Town Beyond the Mist - Supplementary Lecture 2: Karel Zeman and Hayao Miyazaki: Sharing Imagination through Jules Verne - Conclusion - List of First Publications - Book Guide on Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli - Index