--- product_id: 50218351 title: "Starting Point: 1979-1996" price: "£18.24" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50218351-starting-point-1979-1996 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Starting Point: 1979-1996 **Price:** £18.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Starting Point: 1979-1996 - **How much does it cost?** £18.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50218351-starting-point-1979-1996) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Starting Point: 1979-1996 Illustrated by Miyazaki, Hayao (ISBN: 9781421561042) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: The history of a genius. - Yes,a very good and entertaining read about how a genius has to strive to overcome prejudice and opposition to be able to enrich beyond measure the rest of the world.I for one am very grateful for his renowned determination and vision.Hayao Miyazaki has certainly brought many hours of absolute joy and entertainment to my life. Following my reading of this wonderful book,I re watched all Studio Ghibli films to experience the techniques mentioned in his interviews.In the original Japanese format,of course.So that's even more hours of joy to be thankful for...YAY Miyazaki ! It was good to also learn about the origins of Nausicaa and the trials that were overcome to bring us this amazing story. I went straight to desertcart to get the original manga Box set.Luck me..,I'm nearly the happiest person in the known Universe ! I must be in the top 10..,surely ?! Anyway,the style and questions at the interviews Miyazaki attended were very revealing for me and I enjoyed some blistering replies ! There appear to be some commentators/reviewers who don't seem to appreciate an honest or heartfelt opinion.Sour grapes,if you ask me.You can't fault a man who readily documents and admits his own shortcomings.I admire him. An excellent book if you want to know more about how a master craftsman goes about creating a masterpiece. Obviously,as Hayao readily admits,it takes a team to complete the film but the ideas have to come from someone. This book reveals where and how those gems came from and the development process. That's what I wanted and that's what I got. I must be in the top 9..,surely ? Review: Must read for a Anime lover! - I read the first volume as well, it’s amazing to see Mizayaki thinking and how he developed in his art. I’m a big supporter of his work but after this I appreciate even more how much work and passion it goes to create those masterpieces. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 60,255 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 50 in Film Director Biographies 53 in Animation Production & Technology 65 in Film Direction & Production (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (841) | | Dimensions | 15.24 x 3.3 x 22.86 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1421561042 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1421561042 | | Item weight | 544 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | Starting Point: 1979-1996 | | Print length | 462 pages | | Publication date | 8 May 2014 | | Publisher | VIZ Media LLC | ## Images ![Starting Point: 1979-1996 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-nl1E4n-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The history of a genius. *by M***S on 18 July 2014* Yes,a very good and entertaining read about how a genius has to strive to overcome prejudice and opposition to be able to enrich beyond measure the rest of the world.I for one am very grateful for his renowned determination and vision.Hayao Miyazaki has certainly brought many hours of absolute joy and entertainment to my life. Following my reading of this wonderful book,I re watched all Studio Ghibli films to experience the techniques mentioned in his interviews.In the original Japanese format,of course.So that's even more hours of joy to be thankful for...YAY Miyazaki ! It was good to also learn about the origins of Nausicaa and the trials that were overcome to bring us this amazing story. I went straight to Amazon to get the original manga Box set.Luck me..,I'm nearly the happiest person in the known Universe ! I must be in the top 10..,surely ?! Anyway,the style and questions at the interviews Miyazaki attended were very revealing for me and I enjoyed some blistering replies ! There appear to be some commentators/reviewers who don't seem to appreciate an honest or heartfelt opinion.Sour grapes,if you ask me.You can't fault a man who readily documents and admits his own shortcomings.I admire him. An excellent book if you want to know more about how a master craftsman goes about creating a masterpiece. Obviously,as Hayao readily admits,it takes a team to complete the film but the ideas have to come from someone. This book reveals where and how those gems came from and the development process. That's what I wanted and that's what I got. I must be in the top 9..,surely ? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for a Anime lover! *by A***R on 30 March 2021* I read the first volume as well, it’s amazing to see Mizayaki thinking and how he developed in his art. I’m a big supporter of his work but after this I appreciate even more how much work and passion it goes to create those masterpieces. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super great book for its texts, but missed more illustrations! *by L***E on 20 April 2013* It was a gift for a friend and she loved it. Great work, so complete, but also we missed more images by Miyazaki. The book contains some illustrations in the middle but it is true that, although it would make it a super big book, we would have loved to see much more illustrations accompanying the text. ## Frequently Bought Together - Starting Point: 1979-1996 - Turning Point: 1997-2008 - The Art of Howl's Moving Castle (Studio Ghibli Library) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50218351-starting-point-1979-1996](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50218351-starting-point-1979-1996) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*