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Tale of the Princess Kaguya Picture Book

Series: Studio Ghibli
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Tale of the Princess Kaguya Picture Book by Isao Takahata is a beautifully illustrated adaptation of a classic Japanese folktale. It tells the story of a mysterious, young girl discovered inside a glowing bamboo stalk by a bamboo cutter and his wife. Captivating with its charm and artistry, the book explores themes of love, loss, and the transient nature of life through the eyes of this enchanting princess.
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Format: Hardback
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Tale of the Princess Kaguya Picture Book

Based on the masterpiece film from Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata.

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Based on the masterpiece film from Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata.

Why did she choose to come to earth?

Why did she long for this world?

An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling all who encounter her—but ultimately, she must face her fate and be punished for her crime.

Series: Studio Ghibli

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781974727841

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 823g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Isao Takahata (October 29, 1935–April 5, 2018) was a film director, producer, and screenwriter who in 1985 founded Studio Ghibli with his longtime collaborative partner Hayao Miyazaki. Takahata directed the internationally acclaimed film Grave of the Fireflies (1988). His other directorial work includes Only Yesterday (1991), Pom Poko (1994), and My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999). He was also the producer for Hayao Miyazaki films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) and Castle in the Sky (1986). He completed his last film, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya, in 2013 after eight years of production. The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards®.

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