The long-awaited reissue in new design of the beloved story about the cursed girl Sophie and the mysterious wizard Howl, living in Howl's Moving Castle. Illustrations by Korean artist Syu Kim (Sansa), created specifically for the gift edition of «Azbuka», make this book a collectible item. The books by English writer Diana Wynne Jones are so dynamic and colorful that they demand to be on screen. Based on her bestseller «Howl's Moving Castle», the renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki, winner of the «Golden Lion» — the highest award of the Venice Film Festival, made an animated film that broke box office records in Japan. «In the land of Ingary, where wonders like seven-league boots and invisibility caps truly exist, being born as the eldest of three children is quite a misfortune…» — this is how the story by Diana Wynne Jones begins, captivating the hearts of millions of readers around the world. Sophie Hatter — the daughter of the owner of a hat shop, unwittingly continues the family business, but at one moment her life is turned upside down when the Witch of the Waste enters the shop and transforms the young and beautiful girl into an ugly old woman. Realizing that in this form she can no longer live her previous life, Sophie sets off in search of happiness.
On her way, she encounters the frightening Howl's Moving Castle of the evil wizard Howl, rumored to be stealing the souls of young girls. Believing that the wizard will not be interested in her, she steps over the threshold of the castle… The unique premium edition with magical full-color illustrations by Sansa will please both fans of the original story of Sophie and Howl, as well as supporters of the world-famous anime by Hayao Miyazaki. Gilded edges, foil, thick snow-white paper, colored illustrations on glossy paper...
This book is a true treasure that one does not want to let go of! A magnificent gift for oneself and loved ones!
