Nausicaä från Vindarnas dal 1

Nausicaä från Vindarnas dal #1

by Hayao Miyazaki (Author & Illustrator), My Bergström (Translator)

Tusen år efter de sju dagarnas krig är jorden till stora delar täckt av en skog vars giftiga sporer gör luften svår att andas. Den unga prinsessan Nausicaä bor i en fridfull dal mellan olika riken som slåss om jordens sista naturresurser. Men när en stor farkost kraschlandar i Vindarnas dal blir det svårt för Nausicaä och de andra invånarna att undvika de kringliggande konflikterna.

Det tog mästerregissören Hayao Miyazaki över tolv år att teckna Nausicaä från Vindarnas dal, som snabbt blev en klassiker. Mangan har sålts i över tio miljoner exemplar i Japan och har även blivit en populär animerad film.

Den svenska samlingsutgåvan kommer att bestå av totalt fyra delar.

272 pages, Paperback

Published May 20, 2025

About the author

Hayao Miyazaki (Japanese: 宮崎 駿) is a celebrated Japanese animator, filmmaker, screenwriter, and manga artist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of animation. He is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli, the animation studio responsible for producing many of Japan’s most beloved and internationally acclaimed animated films. Over the course of a career spanning decades, Miyazaki has developed a reputation for creating visually rich, emotionally resonant stories that often explore themes such as nature, pacifism, flight, childhood, and the human condition.
Miyazaki was born in Tokyo and developed an early interest in drawing and animation. His father’s work in the aviation industry had a significant influence on him, particularly in fostering his fascination with aircraft and flight, motifs that would become prominent throughout his later works. After studying political science and economics at university, Miyazaki began his professional career in animation when he joined Toei Animation. There, he worked under the mentorship of directors like Isao Takahata, with whom he would later form a lifelong creative partnership.
In his early years at Toei and other studios, Miyazaki contributed to several television series and animated films. He worked as a key animator and storyboard artist, gradually gaining recognition for his storytelling abilities and attention to detail. Among his early projects were contributions to series such as Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Future Boy Conan. His directorial debut in feature films came with The Castle of Cagliostro, a film adaptation of the Lupin III manga series, which already showed signs of his distinctive style and sensibilities.
Miyazaki's breakthrough came with the film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, based on his own manga. The success of that film prompted the establishment of Studio Ghibli, which he co-founded with Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki. From that point forward, Miyazaki directed and wrote many of Ghibli’s most iconic works, including My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, and Howl’s Moving Castle. His films are known for their hand-drawn animation, strong character development, and philosophical underpinnings.
In 2001, Miyazaki directed Spirited Away, which became one of the most critically and commercially successful animated films of all time. The film received numerous awards and international recognition, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It also became the highest-grossing film in Japanese history at the time of its release. The film’s success further solidified Miyazaki’s reputation as a master storyteller and a visionary in global cinema.
Despite announcing his retirement several times, Miyazaki repeatedly returned to filmmaking. His later works, such as Ponyo and The Wind Rises, continued to showcase his evolving themes and storytelling maturity. His most recent project, The Boy and the Heron, marked a highly anticipated return to the director’s chair and once again captivated audiences with its dreamlike visuals and emotional depth.
Miyazaki’s films are often distinguished by their complex female protagonists, environmental messages, and moral ambiguity. Rather than presenting clear-cut villains and heroes, his stories explore the nuances of human behavior and often focus on characters finding their place in the world. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades and honors for his contributions to the arts, including lifetime achievement awards recognizing his impact on both Japanese and international cinema.
His legacy continues to influence generations of animators and filmmakers worldwide, and Studio Ghibli remains one of the most respected names in animation.

Reviews

[Cesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trevligt att få läsa Miyazakis epos i svensk översättning av skickliga My. Jag har tidigare läst hela sviten på engelska men det är rätt länge sedan så det blir lite som att läsa för första gången. Den här första delen är bra, intressant, spännande och vältecknad. Jag ser med förväntan fram emot Cobolts kommande delar, att båda läsa och införliva i samlingen. Rekommenderas!

[Erik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Detta är den första boken av fyra om Nausicaä som är planerade att ges ut på svenska av Cobolt förlag. Berättelsen är, som vanligt med Miyazaki, fantastisk och rik! Jag har även sett filmen och gillade den, även om det IMO inte är en av Miyazakis / studio Ghiblis bästa.

Hur mycket jag än gillar världen och karaktärerna i boken så är den tyvärr bitvis svår att följa, rörig och otydlig, såväl berättarmässigt som tecknarmässigt, med tvära kast och små sv-vita skissartade paneler. Att karaktärerna ser ut likadant gör det inte lättare! Större och färre bildrutor hade hjälpt upp saken, och tecknat med större kontrast - det finns så mycket i miljöerna jag hade velat gotta ner mig i och njuta av med ögonen! Nu fladdrar blicken mest över rutorna utan att riktigt kunna fästa på något.

Vad jag förstår så är dock kommande böcker i serien bättre, så jag får väl ge dessa en chans när de kommer. Miyazaki är nog egentligen ingen serietecknare, utan hans underbara berättelser avnjuts bäst i filmformat. Men det är ju ändå kul att han faktiskt gjorde denna!