Miyazaki's thoughts on each piece range from insignificant to mildly interesting, but each segment tends to only be about a paragraph. To me the art was key while the commentary was just a somewhat useful bonus. This is the bulk of the hardcover, so it's definitely going to be the deciding factor in determining whether this is worth your time. Kicking off this stunning art showcase is the commentary/image gallery. At over 200 pages, this is easily worth the investment, though it's more intended as an art showcase than a deep "Making Of" companion piece. Included is a massive gallery of promotional art and covers for the manga and film, commentary by Miyazaki on each piece, an interview/feature on the evolution of the story, design sketches and much more. Two years ago the film made its way to our shores, and now Viz is bringing the Art of Nausicaa hardcover to store shelves. Despite being a box office sensation in Japan, Hollywood studios refused to release the film outside of a highly-edited version that Miyazaki himself asked fans to forget. Writer/Artist: Hayao Miyazaki Publisher: Viz Price: $34.99 It took over 20 years for Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa to reach Western shores in its original form.
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