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Studio Ghibli: The films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Studio Ghibli: The films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michelle Le Blanc
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By (author) Colin Odell
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:176 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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Category/Genre | Films and cinema Animated films |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780857303561
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Classifications | Dewey:791.4334092252 |
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Illustrations |
Work includes 8 pages of full colour illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Oldcastle Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Kamera Books
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Publication Date |
25 July 2019 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The animations of Japan's Studio Ghibli are amongst the most respected in the movie industry. Their delightful films rank alongside the most popular non-English language films ever made, with each new eagerly anticipated release a guaranteed box office hit. This Kamera Book examines all their major works including Laputa: Castle in the Sky, Grave of the Fireflies, My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Only Yesterday, Porco Rosso, Pom Poko, Whisper of the Heart, Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle, as well as the critically acclaimed Spirited Away and The Tale of Princess Kaguya. 'An excellent overview' - Library Journal 'One of the most authoritative texts available. Whether you're a newcomer or a longtime fan, Studio Ghibli is well worth a read' - SciFi Now
Author Biography
Michelle Le Blanc is a freelance author and film critic. She has co-authored books with Colin Odell about John Carpenter, Tim Burton, Horror Films, Jackie Chan, Vampire Films, Anime and Studio Ghibli and contributed to Wallflower Press's Alter Image and The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. She is an editor and contributor to the online film review salon Kamera.co.uk and Vector Magazine. Colin Odell is a freelance author and film critic. He has co-authored books with Michelle Le Blanc about John Carpenter, Tim Burton, Horror Films, Jackie Chan, Vampire Films, Anime and Studio Ghibli and contributed to Wallflower Press's Alter Image and The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. He is an editor and contributor to the online film review salon Kamera.co.uk and Vector Magazine.
Reviewsone of the most authoritative texts available. Whether you're a newcomer or a longtime fan, Studio Ghibli is well worth a read -- Ashley Day * SciFi Now * the authoritative English language text on Studio Ghibli -- Marty Mulrooney * Alternative Magazine Online * a competent portrait of a great studio -- Andrew Osmond * SFX Magazine * an excellent overview -- Terry Hong * Library Journal * a valuable beginner's guide to their complex and beautiful world -- Paul Dale * The List Magazine *
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