The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya

The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Hardcover

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The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Hardcover

The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Hardcover

by Isao Takahata
$34.99
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Book Overview

In a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli's cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya.

An addition to the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli art books--which include interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels--of classic animated films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

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 everyone who encounters her-but ultimately, she must face her fate. This book captures the breathtaking art of the film from conception to production, and features commentary, interviews, and an in-depth look at the production process.

"Every frame is worthy of being its own painting." -Joe Hisaishi, film's composer
ISBN9781974727834
Author Isao Takahata
PublisherViz Media
GenreArts
FormatHardcover
PublishedJuly 2022
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Isao Takahata

Isao Takahata (October 29, 1935 - April 4, 2018) was a film director, producer, and screenwriter who founded Studio Ghibli with his long-time collaborative partner Hayao Miyazaki in 1985. He directed Grave of the Fireflies (1988) to international critical acclaim. His 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 Princess Kaguya, in 2013 after eight years of production. The film was nominated at the 87th Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature.

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