The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya

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by Isao Takahata

Type

Photos

Subject

One Film > The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Keywords

Isao Takahata, art of, animation, Japan

Publishing date

2022

Publisher

VIZ Media LLC

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Hardcover • 240 pages
8 ½ x 11 ¾ inches (21.5 x 30 cm)

ISBN

978-1-9747278-3-4

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Book Presentation:
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

About the Author:
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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