{"product_id":"9781939130839","title":"The Garden of Words","description":"Author: Shinkai, Makoto\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781939130839\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE US\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 15 Nov 2014\u003cbr\u003ePages: 220 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the award-winning director and author Makoto Shinkai comes the comic adaptation of his most recent work. A modern day love store built on forbidden romance, Shinkai weaves another heartfelt tale that should appeal to his large existing fan-base while winning over more readers for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Garden of Words\u003c\/i\u003e brings to the manga page all the beauty and mystery of the award-winning film from artful animator Makoto Shinkai. Beloved for the simple grace of its artwork as much as the poetic elegance of its text (adapted by Midori Motohashi), \u003ci\u003eThe Garden of Words\u003c\/i\u003e begins with a chance, rainswept encounter between Takao, a young man who dreams of becoming a shoe designer, and Yukari, an enigmatic woman he finds sitting alone, nursing a beer on a park bench. The spare interaction of these two lonely souls sparks a spiritual transformation for the young man, and perhaps the woman as well. As this intriguing, understated story unfolds, their lives will become further intertwined amid rain, beer, school, and shoe cobbling. Words are not often necessary, but in this case just a few words can make a difference in one's heart.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165325406366,"sku":"UBD-9781939130839","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781939130839.jpg?v=1787134361","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781939130839","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}