The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Author: Takahata, Isao
ISBN: 9781974727834
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Year First Published: 2022
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 11.75 inches x 8.25 inches x 1 inches
Format: Hardback
Description:
In a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli’s cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya.
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
ISBN: 9781974727834
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Year First Published: 2022
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 11.75 inches x 8.25 inches x 1 inches
Format: Hardback
Description:
In a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli’s cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya.
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
