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A Sky Longing For Memories
The Art of Makoto Shinkai
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Ideal for fans of animation and Japanese art, this book appeals to admirers of Shinkai's films as well as those interested in artistic techniques behind animation production.
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See moreA Sky collects more than a 100 of Shikai's art cells from his most popular works and then closes off with interviews from the internationally renowned director and his staff.
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Capturing pieces from such lauded works as 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) and Voices of a Distant Star (2003), this is a must-have for fans of animated artwork.
Shinkai, while known for his heartfelt stories, is possibly more admired for his rich and detailed art which often overwhelms viewers, forcing them into fantastic worlds of wonder.
A Sky Longing For Memories collects more than 100 of Shinkai's art cells from his most popular works and then closes off with interviews from the internationally renowned director and his staff.
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ISBN: 9781941220436
Publisher: Vertical Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 June 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Vertical Inc.
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 181.0mm
Height: 302.0mm
Weight: 628g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Makoto Shinkai is a Japanese film director, animator, and writer. A native of the Nagano prefecture in Japan, he studied Japanese literature at Chuo University. He traces his passion for creation to the manga, anime, and novels he was exposed to while in middle school. Considered one of the best animators in the world today, he is often called the "next-Miyazaki". Shinkai developed his abilities as a video game designer for FalCom, where he worked on the cult-classic role-playing game Ys II. Shinkai is unique as an animator as he cut his teeth by producing almost all elements many of his works - from animation to music composition to voice acting. He has won numerous awards: 12th DoGA CG Animation Award; 1st New Tokyo International Animation Festival Grand Prize; 7th Kobe Animation Prize; 6th Japanese Media Art Award for Digital Media; 34th Nebula Award (World Con); 59th Mainichi Films Animation Prize; 2007 Asia Pacific Film Award; and the Lancia Platinum Grand Prize (Italy). His film credits include: Voices of a Distant Star, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, 5 Centimeters Per Second, and Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below.
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