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The Art of Spirited Away

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The Art of Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki delves into the rich, imaginative world of the landmark anime film Spirited Away. This graphic novel offers insight into the film's development with a treasure trove of concept art, sketches, and storyboards, showcasing the creative process that brought the beloved story to life. It serves as a delightful visual companion for fans eager to explore the magical universe of the film.
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The Fantasy Continues

The Art of Spirited Away collects colour illustrations of Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) for the first time in an English edition! This book includes paintings and designs from the new animated film by the director of Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke.

This large-size, hardcover coffee-table book features artwork from the renowned animated film, Spirited Away, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It includes commentary, colour stills, sketches, storyboards, and illustrations used to envision the rich fantasy world of the film. Also included is a complete English-language script.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781569317778

Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2008

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: 1454g

Pages: 240

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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