Win ‘The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki’!
This month, Animation Magazine is delighted to offer our readers the chance to win a veritable treasury of storytelling perspective on the printed page. The new book The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Iconic Films, available now from publishers Quarto / Frances Lloyd in North America and the U.K. (MSRP $35) toasts the Oscar-winning animation director as Studio Ghibli celebrates its 40th anniversary year. Written by Film Comment‘s Nicolas Rapold, The Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki explores the rich mix of cultural, historical and artistic influences that shape Miyazaki’s storytelling. From Japanese folklore and childhood memories to architecture, classic cinema, literature and political commentary, it reveals how his deeply personal vision creates layered worlds that somehow feel both fantastical and grounded in truth. With insight into his process, visual language and recurring themes — including nature, flight, girlhood, resistance and renewal — illustrated with scenes from his films, this 224-page hardcover offers fans and film lovers a deeper understanding of the imagination behind the magic.
Enter for your chance to win by correctly answering the trivia question using the form below!
Question: Somewhat notorious for his repeated attempts to step away from filmmaking, Hayao Miyazaki announced he was “quite serious” about retiring after completing The Wind Rises. Approximately how many days elapsed between this announcement and the release of his latest film, The Boy and the Heron?
