Hayao Miyazaki Imageboard Complete Works Vol 4: Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind Prequel [Iwanami]

Japanese Original Edition, Artbook, Brand New

Explore the origins of Hayao Miyazaki’s creative vision with Hayao Miyazaki Imageboard Complete Works Vol. 4: Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind Prequel from Iwanami. This extraordinary volume collects 188 pieces of imageboard art—58 of them never before published—drawn during Miyazaki’s period of experimentation before the birth of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

These concept sketches and story fragments introduce characters and worlds like Rolf, Princess Nausicaa of the Ghouls, Mogura and Kushana, Sengoku Demon Castle, and Yara the Wind User. Traces of classic influences blend with Miyazaki’s evolving themes, offering insight into the characters, machines, and landscapes that would eventually define his iconic style.

This collection is a visual time capsule of Miyazaki’s early imagination—a must-have for animation fans, Ghibli enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the foundation of one of cinema’s greatest creative minds.

Details:

Language(s): Japanese
Publisher: Iwanami
Size: 36 x 25 x 3 cm
Pages: 192
Release Date: 2025/07