Ghiblioteca. A Bright Illustrated Guide to the Main Works of the Studio

The Ghibli animation studio has always been more than just a corporation for producing animated films. It is a true factory of masterpieces, which for decades has been creating iconic animated projects loved by children and adults alike. «Ghiblioteca» offers... the opportunity to get to know the studio's main works more closely! The book will be a great gift for both newcomers, who are not very familiar with Ghibli's creativity, and for fans who want to know the details about the creation of their favorite universes. From this large gift book, you will learn: - How each of Ghibli's feature films was created. - How Miyazaki, Takahata, and Suzuki built such an impressive animation empire. - What influence the studio has had on Japanese anime culture as a whole. Vivid illustrations on each page will allow you to immerse yourself in the magical worlds of «My Neighbor Totoro», «Spirited Away», «Howl's Moving Castle», and many other projects from the studio that have gained cult status worldwide. The authors of this book — Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham — are creators of a popular podcast about Ghibli and its place in modern culture. «Ghiblioteca» is a true ode of admiration for Hayao Miyazaki and his main creation from a devoted fan Michael and a person who is just beginning to explore this phenomenon, Jake. They will guide you through the entire history of the studio, introduce you to unknown facts about your favorite animated films, and confess their love for the pearls of Japanese animation more than once.