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The Art of Princess Mononoke

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The Art of Princess Mononoke by Hayao Miyazaki provides an insightful look into the creative process behind the beloved animated film. It showcases stunning artwork, character sketches, and detailed storyboards that bring the fantastical world to life. This book offers fans a deeper appreciation of the film's artistic elements and cultural influences without delving into the plot's particulars.
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If you're fascinated by the intricate world of animation and deeply appreciate the synergy of art and storytelling, this book offers a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. It may appeal to those who relish exploring concept art, character development, and the imaginative world-building that makes Studio Ghibli's films so enchanting.

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The Art of Princess Mononoke explores the artistic journey from conception to release of the classic Hayao Miyazaki film, Princess Mononoke. This comprehensive book includes a look at Miyazaki’s original art and the innovative use of computer graphics technology in the film.

Part of the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli art books, this edition features interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels from beloved classics such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

Princess Mononoke was the first Hayao Miyazaki film to achieve widespread recognition in the American mainstream. The transformation from initial idea to the big screen is vividly captured within these pages, showcasing hundreds of images from preliminary sketches to dynamic animation cels.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781421565972

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 1420g

Pages: 224

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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