Horikoshi, Jirō
Summary: A record of the success of valuable technological development, in which the chief designer of the famous Zero Fighter, which remains in the history of aviation in the world, clearly spelled out the process from idea to completion based on the records at that time. It was a perfect crystallization of foresight, creativity, and constant effort. "We, the people of technology, should not be...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kabushiki Kaisha Kadokawa Shoten 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 495.6 HORSummary: Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world's most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Buena Vista Home Entertainment 2014
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2 available in Anime, Call number: DVD + BLU-RAY ANIME WINSummary: Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the worlds most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. Jiro meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment 2013