Everyone has their favorite Studio Ghibli film, and for many, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is an all-time classic (even if it was made before Studio Ghibli was founded). If you want to further explore this saga set in a far-off sci-fi future, we recommend reading Hayao Miyazaki’s manga, which debuted in 1982 and was adapted into a hit film in 1984. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Deluxe Comic Set Enjoy a massive 32% discount, bringing the price down from $53 to $80. This set contains two hardcover books totaling 1,104 pages.
What’s interesting about this manga series is that it was created and drawn by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli’s most famous director. Published since 1982 and finally completed in 1994, the book was a considerable success and the deluxe edition contains two hardcover volumes with color pages and a bonus poster.
If you’ve never seen the Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind anime movie or read the manga, the gist of the story is that it takes place in the distant future where humans have turned the world into a toxic wasteland, forcing the survivors to live in a way that protects the Earth. In the domed city. Enter Nausicaa, a princess tasked with stopping a militaristic faction from taking control of an ancient weapon that could spell the end of everything.
The story has many similarities to Princess Mononoke – another Studio Ghibli film with a strong message about humanity’s constant attempts to dominate nature – and like that beautiful fantasy film, The Wind Valley” features gorgeous visuals and fantastic character designs.
If you’re looking for more from Miyazaki’s limited print output, you should check out Juna’s Journey, as the 1983 illustrated novel has been translated into English and given the luxurious treatment.
There are also new and upcoming omnibus versions of comic books based on popular Studio Ghibli films. These massive hardcover editions collect out-of-print and often expensive paperback series into one-piece hardcover editions at surprisingly low prices. What’s interesting about them is that they’re illustrated using the original film animation units, and they’ve all been rearranged and reformatted to look like comic books and comic panels. Since you’re showcased with Studio Ghibli’s colorful and elegant artwork, you can really absorb details you might have missed while watching the movie. The comprehensive collection of My Neighbor Totoro movies and comics was just released on August 27th.
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Meanwhile, the Blu-ray version of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is available on Amazon for $23, and it comes in a great steel box with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on the cover.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind isn’t the only Ghibli film to be available in a steelbook, with many Ghibli films available for less than $20 on Amazon. You can buy Spirited Away ($15), My Neighbor Totoro ($19), the newly released 4K Blu-ray of The Boy and the Heron ($34), and many others on Amazon. Each steel book features a similar minimalist art design, but together they create a beautiful cinematic rainbow to display on your bookshelf.
