Turning Point: 1997-2008

Turning Point: 1997-2008 by Hayao Miyazaki, published by VIZ Media LLC on March 16, 2021, is the second volume of the renowned animation director’s career memoir. This edition, comprising 452 pages, features a collection of essays, interviews, and discussions that delve into some of Miyazaki’s most celebrated films, including Spirited Away and Ponyo. The book captures the evolution of his artistic vision during a pivotal period when his work gained international acclaim.
Readers will find insights into Miyazaki’s creative process and the broader impact of his films on popular culture and the animation industry. The memoir highlights the transition of his career in the mid-1990s, showcasing how his films resonated with audiences worldwide and contributed to the recognition of animation as a significant art form. This edition offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of art and entertainment through the lens of one of its most influential directors.
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The second volume of legendary animation director Hayao Miyazaki’s career memoir continues with essays, interviews, and discussions about some of his most popular films, including Spirited Away and Ponyo.
In the mid-1990s, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki moved from success to success as his work found an audience outside of Japan. His animated films of the era, including Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo, were internationally lauded, and Miyazaki won an Academy Award® in 2003 for his popular and critical hit Spirited Away.
Follow Miyazaki as his vision matures, as cinema-lovers worldwide embrace his creations, and as critics such as Roger Ebert take up the cause of animation and Miyazaki’s films. In a legendary career, these crucial years represent the turning point.
In the mid-1990s, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki moved from success to success as his work found an audience outside of Japan. His animated films of the era, including Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, and Ponyo, were internationally lauded, and Miyazaki won an Academy Award® in 2003 for his popular and critical hit Spirited Away.
Follow Miyazaki as his vision matures, as cinema-lovers worldwide embrace his creations, and as critics such as Roger Ebert take up the cause of animation and Miyazaki’s films. In a legendary career, these crucial years represent the turning point.
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