"This work considers the visual conventions of Japanese comic books and animated films, Miyazaki's early foray into comic books and animation, the Studio Ghibli era, and the company's development. It analyzes all of Miyazaki's productions between 1984 and 2004, including such hits as My Neighbor Totoro"--Provided by publisher

• The frame of reference
• The early years
• The Ghibli era: a brief history of Studio Ghibli
• Nausica?? of the valley of the wind
• Laputa: castle in the sky
• My neighbor Totoro
• Grave of the fireflies
• Kiki's delivery service
• Studio Ghibli, 1990-1991
• Porco Rosso
• Studio Ghibli, 1992-1994
• On your mark
• Whisper of the heart
• Princess Mononoke
• Studio Ghibli, 1999-2001
• Spirited away
• Studio Ghibli, 2002-2003
• Howl's moving castle