Starting Point : 1979-1996

About this book

In the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid in the ground-work for his legendary movies. Starting Point: 1979-1996 is a collection of essays, interviews and memoir that go back to the roots of Miyazaki's childhood, the formulation of his theories for animation, and the founding of Studio Ghibli.Before directing such acclaimed films as Spirited Away, Miyazaki was just another salaried animatior, but one with a vision of his own. Follow him as he takes his first steps on