| Castle in the Sky Contributor(s): Miyazaki, Hayao (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591161711 ISBN-13: 9781591161714 Publisher: Viz Media OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2003 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Inspired by "Gulliver's Travels and set in the legendary days of the first flying machines in the 19th century, "Castle in the Sky features evil pirates, power-mad secret agents, and Sheeta, a young girl wearing a mysterious blue stone around her neck. The stone lets Sheeta defy gravity - and float down into the life of Pazu, a tough young orphan boy inventor. Imaginative settings, dramatic air battles, and memorable characters distinguish this classic Miyazaki adventure. In this volume, a crusty old miner tells Sheeta and Pazu about the legends that link the "levitation stone" to the story of the ancient civilization that built Laputa, the Castle in the Sky. But no sooner have they emerged into daylight than the evil Muska's men capture the pair, taking them to a military fortress where more secret technology awaits. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Comics & Graphic Novels | Manga - Action & Adventure - Comics & Graphic Novels | Manga - Fantasy - Comics & Graphic Novels | Manga - Media Tie In |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Castle in the Sky |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.1" W x 7.2" (0.50 lbs) 164 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the creator of the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, a legend of the days of the first flying machines, where fantastic adventure takes to the air in search of the Castle In The Sky Pirates greedy for treasure and secret agents hungry for power are both chasing Sheeta, a young girl who wears a mysterious blue stone around her neck. The stone's power makes Sheeta defy gravity?and float down into the life of Pazu, a tough young orphan boy inventor. What ancient secrets link Sheeta's stone to the incredible dangers and mysteries of the Castle In The Sky? Unlike other graphic novels, this series features full-color illustrated stills from the movie printed on quality paper and is published in the original right-to-left format. Together, these four volumes give readers the complete story of the animated feature, and are the perfect gift for fans of the movie and Japanese graphic novels. A legend of the days of the first flying machines, where fantastic adventure takes to the air Pirates greedy for treasure and secret agents hungry for power are both chasing Sheeta, a young girl who wears a mysterious blue stone around her neck. The stone's power makes Sheeta defy gravity and float down into the life of Pazu, a tough young orphan boy inventor. Soon Pazu and Sheeta are caught up together--way up, into the clouds, where somewhere awaits Laputa, a floating city built by a lost race of people. What ancient secrets link Sheeta's stone to the incredible dangers and mysteries of the Castle In The Sky? |