This BOOK is in Japanese. Please note that it is not in English.
The Art of Studio Ghibli
●Language: Japanese (Original Japanese Version)— Ships from Japan
A complete collection of background art from all Studio Ghibli theatrical releases
This book features background art from all 27 theatrical releases by Studio Ghibli, spanning from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) to The Boy and the Heron (2023), with a total of 844 artworks. It also includes an interview with art director Youji Takeshige at the end of the volume.
This is a definitive, permanent edition where you can fully appreciate the background scenes from many of Ghibli’s iconic moments.
Focusing on the background art that shapes the worlds of each film, this collection presents 844 carefully selected pieces from among the thousands of backgrounds created for each feature-length movie—some with over 1,000 painted scenes. All images were selected under the supervision of art director Youji Takeshige.
From Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) to The Boy and the Heron (2023), this book covers all 27 films released in theaters. Experience “Studio Ghibli’s scenery,” drawn with incredible techniques under the direction of the films’ directors—brushwork, color schemes, perspective, lighting, shadow, and more.
(From the Introduction)
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