Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Box Set by Hayao Miyazaki - Young Adult - Hardcover

Titles in This Set
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 2

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781421550640
Publisher: VIZ Media
Age Range: 12+

Overview
This deluxe hardcover box set gathers Hayao Miyazaki's landmark manga epic, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, into two beautifully bound volumes complete with interior color pages and a bonus poster. Set in a poisoned, post-apocalyptic future, the story follows Princess Nausicaä as she navigates a toxic jungle, warring kingdoms, and giant mutated insects to save her people and her world. Widely considered one of the most influential works in manga and animation history, this collection is the definitive way to experience Miyazaki's original vision before it inspired the classic Studio Ghibli film.

About the Books
Long before he became one of the most celebrated filmmakers in animation history, Hayao Miyazaki wrote and illustrated Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, a sprawling manga saga that took over a decade to complete. This box set compiles that complete series into two sturdy hardcover volumes, preserving Miyazaki's original artwork with the addition of interior color pages that were not present in earlier paperback printings. The story is set centuries after an apocalyptic war has left the earth's surface covered in a spreading toxic jungle guarded by giant, insect-like Ohmu. Princess Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a gifted young leader who can communicate with the jungle's creatures and dreams of peace between humanity and nature, even as neighboring kingdoms drag her homeland into war. Readers who love the 1984 Studio Ghibli film will find a richer, more complex story here, with political intrigue, ecological themes, and a scope the movie only began to suggest. Printed in the original right-to-left Japanese reading format, this box set is built for manga fans, Ghibli devotees, and anyone drawn to thoughtful, beautifully drawn science fiction and fantasy. It's an ideal centerpiece for a graphic novel collection or a thoughtful gift for the Miyazaki fan who has already worn out their old paperback copies of the series.

Key Benefits

• Complete epic fantasy manga series in one deluxe two-volume hardcover set
• Includes interior color pages not found in earlier paperback editions
• Comes with a bonus poster for display or framing
• Written and illustrated entirely by legendary director Hayao Miyazaki
• Printed in authentic right-to-left Japanese reading format
• Perfect gift for manga readers, Studio Ghibli fans, and graphic novel collectors

Book-by-Book Guide
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1 — Opens the saga in the toxic jungle world, introducing Princess Nausicaä and the fragile peace she works to protect.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 2 — Concludes Miyazaki's epic with the later chapters of the original series, collected here in hardcover with bonus color art.

About the Author
Hayao Miyazaki is a celebrated Japanese filmmaker, animator, and manga artist, and a co-founder of Studio Ghibli. He wrote and illustrated Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind for serialization before adapting it into the 1984 animated film of the same name, which helped establish his reputation internationally. Miyazaki went on to write and direct beloved films including My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle, and received an Academy Award for his body of work. His manga art is known for its meticulous detail, environmental themes, and richly imagined worlds.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This hardcover box set is a must-have for Ghibli fans and manga collectors, offering the complete original story in a durable, gift-ready package with bonus color pages and a poster. It's a standout birthday or holiday gift and a satisfying deep dive for anyone who loved the film.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.