Howl's Moving Castle Collector’s Deluxe Edition: A Stunning Edition of the Modern Classic, Perfect for Gifting or Collecting (World of Howl, 1)
“A true original.” —Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of Impossible Creatures
A deluxe hardcover edition of the beloved international bestseller, Howl’s Moving Castle. The stunning package is perfect for gift-giving and collecting for every reader who has fallen in love with the iconic Wizard Howl.
Diana Wynne Jones’s unique combination of magic, humor, and imagination dazzles in this modern classic—beloved by readers of all ages.
When Sophie Hatter unwittingly attracts the attention of the Witch of the Waste, she finds herself transformed into an old woman. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must infiltrate the ever-moving castle in the hills, handle the heartless Wizard Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there’s far more to the irresistibly charming Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.
This deluxe limited edition features:
- Luminous new jacket artwork and full-color endpapers by artist Devin Elle Kurtz.
- Digitally printed edges.
- Shimmering foil stamping on the case.
- Striking black-and-white interior artwork by internationally bestselling author Stefan Bachmann.
Howl’s Moving Castle is beloved by generations of fantasy readers and the source for Hayao Miyazaki’s film, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and was recently rereleased in celebration of its twentieth anniversary.
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OH MY GOOOOOOD I loved that ending! Like ugghhhhhh I knew iiit
Wooooow where to begin with all the reasons I loved this book
The characters writing style plot everything was so well crafted
I loved sophie and Howl and Michael and Calcifer, and I love how heart warming and light this read was. Moreover I'd definitely recommend, and will be continuing the series further❤❤❤❤ I loved this book
I'll be writing a more detailed review here if you wish to read that
Elementalbibliophile.blogspot.com
Wooooow where to begin with all the reasons I loved this book
The characters writing style plot everything was so well crafted
I loved sophie and Howl and Michael and Calcifer, and I love how heart warming and light this read was. Moreover I'd definitely recommend, and will be continuing the series further❤❤❤❤ I loved this book
I'll be writing a more detailed review here if you wish to read that
Elementalbibliophile.blogspot.com
After watching the film from Hayo Miazaki I was so excited to read Diana's novel. Unfortunatly... this truelly was a film adaption that overachieved it's book. The pacing and direction in the novel felt clumsy and rough :c It breaks my heart because the concept was sooo good, and I really eanted to love it.
Howl's Moving Castle is one of my favorite books (I adore the whole series, really). It's magical, enchanting, chaotic, witty, and funny, the kind of book every kid (no matter how old you may be) needs to chase away the cold and the blues. It's the book I'd pick up when things in the real world get a little dark and I need a story that makes me feel it'll all be fine in the end.
As someone who read the book after growing up watching the Studio Ghibli film of the same name, I found myself yearning for the mysterious whimsy and soft emotional storytelling Miyazaki gifts each of his movies. The book, although both whimsical and fantastical, lacks the soft mystery and subtlety of the animation. Sophie and Howl’s romance is not a slow-burn, nor is it very romantic at all (in my opinion.) The writing style is very catered to a YA audience with fast-paced action and quick, snappy descriptions. The characters don’t do a lot of processing, going from one thing to the next with nary a thought in my own mind. It’s fun, confusing, and unexpected, but I can’t help but feel a little let down after the masterpiece I glorified it to be in my head.
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