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The Art of Ponyo

Series: Studio Ghibli
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The Art of Ponyo by Hayao Miyazaki delves into the enchanting world of Ponyo, an adventure-filled story about a goldfish princess who longs to become human. This book showcases the developmental artistry behind the film, revealing stunning illustrations, stories, and character designs that reflect Miyazaki's imaginative vision and the creative process of Studio Ghibli. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the magic of animation and the artistic techniques used to bring this whimsical tale to life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the art and creativity behind Studio Ghibli's enchanting animations. It offers a stunning exploration of the visual development and storytelling process, making it a delightful choice for fans of Hayao Miyazaki's work and anyone interested in the convergence of culture and artistry.

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From the animators of Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and the Academy Award winner Spirited Away, comes the new Studio Ghibli film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, is a hand-drawn feature-length film. The art of the film involves not only cel, but also striking watercolour and pastel concept sketches and layout pages.

Interviews with production principals about their daring choice to hand draw a film in the age of CGI and the screenplay complete the package.

Series: Studio Ghibli

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421566023

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 1615g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan’s most beloved animation directors. In 2005 he was awarded the Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement, and his Studio Ghibli received the festival’s Osella Award for overall achievement in 2004. Miyazaki’s films include Spirited Away, winner of the 2002 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature Film, as well as Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and Ponyo, all of which have received great acclaim in the U.S. Miyazaki’s other achievements include the highly regarded manga series Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Starting Point: 1979-1996, a collection of essays, interviews, and memoirs that chronicle his early career and the development of his theories of animation. Both are published in English by VIZ Media.

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