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The Art of Howl's Moving Castle (Studio Ghibli Library)

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Shortly after reaping the rewards from his movie Spirited Away, a project that earned him an Academy Award in 2003, director Hayao Miyazaki set his sites on his next film, Howl's Moving Castle.Based on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, Howl's Moving Castle gave the internationally renown director an opportunity to bring to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe when science and magic defined the popular zeitgeist.Veering slightly from its source material, the new Miyazaki movie nonetheless retains all the novel's principal characters. There's a foppish wizard named Howl, a vain witch from the wastelands, an anthropomorphic chimney fire and a young girl who carries a most unusual curse. And, of course, there's the moving castle…a towering, omnipresent structure that dominates the landscape. Already a smash success in Japan, Howl's Moving Castle finally comes to U.S. theatres this spring. To coincide with its Stateside release, VIZ is proud to present The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which acts as an essential companion to the film. A generous collection of concept sketches, fully rendered character and background drawings, paintings and cell images, The Art of Howl's Moving Castle brings the movie into your library. Along with the stunning visuals, the book also presents interviews and comments with the production staff, including key points directly from the director.There's more than one way to book passage on the moving castle. See the movie, but don't forget to reserve a copy of the book, as well. The Art of Howl's Moving Castle is a great way to preserve the magic of the next great anime classic from Hayao Miyazaki.

Shortly after reaping the rewards from his movie
Spirited Away, a project that earned him an Academy Award in 2003, director Hayao Miyazaki set his sites on his next film, Howl's Moving Castle.

Based on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones,
Howl's Moving Castle gave the internationally renowned director an opportunity to bring to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe when science and magic defined the popular zeitgeist.

Veering slightly from its source material, the new Miyazaki movie nonetheless retains all the novel's principal characters. There's a foppish wizard named Howl, a vain witch from the wastelands, an anthropomorphic chimney fire and a young girl who carries a most unusual curse. And, of course, there's the moving castle…a towering, omnipresent structure that dominates the landscape.

Already a smash success in Japan,
Howl's Moving Castle finally comes to U.S. theatres this spring. To coincide with its Stateside release, VIZ is proud to present The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which acts as an essential companion to the film.

A generous collection of concept sketches, fully rendered character and background drawings, paintings and cell images,
The Art of Howl's Moving Castle brings the movie into your library. Along with the stunning visuals, the book also presents interviews and comments with the production staff, including key points directly from the director.

There's more than one way to book passage on the moving castle. See the movie, but don't forget to reserve a copy of the book, as well.
The Art of Howl's Moving Castle is a great way to preserve the magic of the next great anime classic from Hayao Miyazaki.


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Based on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, internationally renown director Hayao Miyazaki brings to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe when science and magic defined the popular zeitgeist. Already a smash success in Japan, Howl's Moving Castle finally comes to U.S. theatres this spring. To coincide with its Stateside release, VIZ is proud to present The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which acts as an essential companion to the film. A generous collection of concept sketches, fully rendered character and background drawings, paintings and cell images, The Art of Howl's Moving Castle brings the movie into your library. Along with the stunning visuals, the book also presents interviews and comments with the production staff, including key points directly from the director. A Rating

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5.0 out of 5 stars Any fan must get this!

A.C. · 27 November 2018

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book !

B.S. · 24 June 2022

If you like Hayao Miyazaki’s works, you will love this collection of books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality

C. · 9 January 2024

thick book with lots of information and illustrations

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a hardback!

L. · 14 July 2005

This is another book in Viz's series of Studio Ghibli English editions. The other's are 'Porco Rosso' and 'Spirited Away'. Happily I now have all 3 and they are excellent quality. The paper is a good weight and the print quality very good: the colours are vibrant. The books are not illustrated stories, they are artwork used in the movies, including frames, backgrounds, storyboards and CGI. If I say that nearly every page is frameable then you will perhaps get the idea. As an insight into Miyazaki's production process they are invaluable and they are beautiful things in their own right.Get them while you can because I doubt Viz will keep copies in print for ever and a couple are only available from the USA (via Bolo UK).NOTE: the 'paperback' claim on this item's description is inaccurate because the cover is hardback. It matches the covers of the other two books in the series which ARE described as hardback.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have

B.L.H. · 31 October 2023

Brilliant book with ton of fascinating production art.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book

R. · 16 November 2018

Bought for my daughter who's a Studio Gibli fan and it's a great gift. Well set out with great illustrations and pictures and some background on the film development.A good purchase

5.0 out of 5 stars For the Anime addict.

s.g. · 4 July 2019

This is an excellent book with lots of example of screenplay drawings and a full script. It was a present for my Granddaughter who was delighted with it. Of course it only makes sense if you have the film on DVD or other format. Very good value. All the music for the film is available as piano music free on the internet.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book, I got it for my brother for ...

B.n. · 20 November 2017

Awesome book, I got it for my brother for his birthday and he loved it (although I wanted to keep it for myself)! We are both big fans of Studio Ghibli and the work that goes into the films are amazing so it was great to find this book filled with such awesome artwork!

The book is a bit bigger then expected but still very nice

A. · 11 March 2025

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Beautiful imagery!

J. · 14 December 2020

So many beautiful imagery! It even comes with the screenplay which is a bonus. A great gift for fans!

Ghibli hayranları için müthiş bir kitap

E. · 10 May 2021

Bu kitabı Bolo Germany'den satın aldım ve 2 hafta içinde elime ulaştı. Kitabın ilk kısmı konsept skeçlerinden ve prodüksiyon ekibinin yorumlarından oluşuyor. Sonraki bölümlerde filmden kadrajlara açıklamalarıyla birlikte yer verilmiş. Kitabın en sonunda filmin tam senaryosu da bulunuyor. Ghibli hayranlarının kütüphanesinde mutlaka bulunması gereken bir kitap. Ayrıca çizimle uğraşanların da ilham alabileceği sayısız görseli de unutmamak gerek.

Magnifique

C.D. · 5 November 2020

Le livre dont je rêvais pour accompagner mon film d’animation préféré et le faire durer au-delà du visionnage !!Voir les aquarelles de préparation de Miyazaki et le résultat final des animateurs est fascinant, c’est une vraie leçon d’art.Moi qui aime admirer de longues minutes chaque case et planche d’une BD pour m’imprégner du trait de l’artiste et de l’application des couleurs, ici c’est encore mieux !Je crois que c’est mon meilleur achat de livres de l’année. Un livre que je vais sûrement regarder et re-regarder pendant des années.La version sur le film « Brave » (« Rebelle » en français) n’est pas aussi bien pour retracer le travail de l’équipe.J’aurais juste aimé plus de commentaires de l’équipe, il y en a trop peu à mon goût.

Absolutely stunning

S. · 22 December 2024

I purchased this book as a gift for my girlfriend who is obsessed with all things Studio Ghibli. Howl has a very special place in her heart, and this book was the perfect gift. It is a well printed, hefty book of the variety that looks very handsome on the shelf, and the concept sketches, and blurbs (for lack of a better word) from the creators are fantastic. Extremely pleased with this purchase.

The Art of Howl's Moving Castle (Studio Ghibli Library)

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Product ID: K1421500493
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The Art of Howl's Moving Castle (Studio Ghibli Library)-0
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Imported From: United Kingdom

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Description:

Shortly after reaping the rewards from his movie Spirited Away, a project that earned him an Academy Award in 2003, director Hayao Miyazaki set his sites on his next film, Howl's Moving Castle.Based on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, Howl's Moving Castle gave the internationally renown director an opportunity to bring to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe when science and magic defined the popular zeitgeist.Veering slightly from its source material, the new Miyazaki movie nonetheless retains all the novel's principal characters. There's a foppish wizard named Howl, a vain witch from the wastelands, an anthropomorphic chimney fire and a young girl who carries a most unusual curse. And, of course, there's the moving castle…a towering, omnipresent structure that dominates the landscape. Already a smash success in Japan, Howl's Moving Castle finally comes to U.S. theatres this spring. To coincide with its Stateside release, VIZ is proud to present The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which acts as an essential companion to the film. A generous collection of concept sketches, fully rendered character and background drawings, paintings and cell images, The Art of Howl's Moving Castle brings the movie into your library. Along with the stunning visuals, the book also presents interviews and comments with the production staff, including key points directly from the director.There's more than one way to book passage on the moving castle. See the movie, but don't forget to reserve a copy of the book, as well. The Art of Howl's Moving Castle is a great way to preserve the magic of the next great anime classic from Hayao Miyazaki.

Shortly after reaping the rewards from his movie
Spirited Away, a project that earned him an Academy Award in 2003, director Hayao Miyazaki set his sites on his next film, Howl's Moving Castle.

Based on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones,
Howl's Moving Castle gave the internationally renowned director an opportunity to bring to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe when science and magic defined the popular zeitgeist.

Veering slightly from its source material, the new Miyazaki movie nonetheless retains all the novel's principal characters. There's a foppish wizard named Howl, a vain witch from the wastelands, an anthropomorphic chimney fire and a young girl who carries a most unusual curse. And, of course, there's the moving castle…a towering, omnipresent structure that dominates the landscape.

Already a smash success in Japan,
Howl's Moving Castle finally comes to U.S. theatres this spring. To coincide with its Stateside release, VIZ is proud to present The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which acts as an essential companion to the film.

A generous collection of concept sketches, fully rendered character and background drawings, paintings and cell images,
The Art of Howl's Moving Castle brings the movie into your library. Along with the stunning visuals, the book also presents interviews and comments with the production staff, including key points directly from the director.

There's more than one way to book passage on the moving castle. See the movie, but don't forget to reserve a copy of the book, as well.
The Art of Howl's Moving Castle is a great way to preserve the magic of the next great anime classic from Hayao Miyazaki.


Review

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From the Back Cover

Based on the novel by British author Diana Wynne Jones, internationally renown director Hayao Miyazaki brings to life a fantastical time in 19th century Europe when science and magic defined the popular zeitgeist. Already a smash success in Japan, Howl's Moving Castle finally comes to U.S. theatres this spring. To coincide with its Stateside release, VIZ is proud to present The Art of Howl's Moving Castle, a hardbound, prestige format book which acts as an essential companion to the film. A generous collection of concept sketches, fully rendered character and background drawings, paintings and cell images, The Art of Howl's Moving Castle brings the movie into your library. Along with the stunning visuals, the book also presents interviews and comments with the production staff, including key points directly from the director. A Rating

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5.0 out of 5 stars Any fan must get this!

A.C. · 27 November 2018

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book !

B.S. · 24 June 2022

If you like Hayao Miyazaki’s works, you will love this collection of books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality

C. · 9 January 2024

thick book with lots of information and illustrations

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a hardback!

L. · 14 July 2005

This is another book in Viz's series of Studio Ghibli English editions. The other's are 'Porco Rosso' and 'Spirited Away'. Happily I now have all 3 and they are excellent quality. The paper is a good weight and the print quality very good: the colours are vibrant. The books are not illustrated stories, they are artwork used in the movies, including frames, backgrounds, storyboards and CGI. If I say that nearly every page is frameable then you will perhaps get the idea. As an insight into Miyazaki's production process they are invaluable and they are beautiful things in their own right.Get them while you can because I doubt Viz will keep copies in print for ever and a couple are only available from the USA (via Bolo UK).NOTE: the 'paperback' claim on this item's description is inaccurate because the cover is hardback. It matches the covers of the other two books in the series which ARE described as hardback.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have

B.L.H. · 31 October 2023

Brilliant book with ton of fascinating production art.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book

R. · 16 November 2018

Bought for my daughter who's a Studio Gibli fan and it's a great gift. Well set out with great illustrations and pictures and some background on the film development.A good purchase

5.0 out of 5 stars For the Anime addict.

s.g. · 4 July 2019

This is an excellent book with lots of example of screenplay drawings and a full script. It was a present for my Granddaughter who was delighted with it. Of course it only makes sense if you have the film on DVD or other format. Very good value. All the music for the film is available as piano music free on the internet.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book, I got it for my brother for ...

B.n. · 20 November 2017

Awesome book, I got it for my brother for his birthday and he loved it (although I wanted to keep it for myself)! We are both big fans of Studio Ghibli and the work that goes into the films are amazing so it was great to find this book filled with such awesome artwork!

The book is a bit bigger then expected but still very nice

A. · 11 March 2025

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Beautiful imagery!

J. · 14 December 2020

So many beautiful imagery! It even comes with the screenplay which is a bonus. A great gift for fans!

Ghibli hayranları için müthiş bir kitap

E. · 10 May 2021

Bu kitabı Bolo Germany'den satın aldım ve 2 hafta içinde elime ulaştı. Kitabın ilk kısmı konsept skeçlerinden ve prodüksiyon ekibinin yorumlarından oluşuyor. Sonraki bölümlerde filmden kadrajlara açıklamalarıyla birlikte yer verilmiş. Kitabın en sonunda filmin tam senaryosu da bulunuyor. Ghibli hayranlarının kütüphanesinde mutlaka bulunması gereken bir kitap. Ayrıca çizimle uğraşanların da ilham alabileceği sayısız görseli de unutmamak gerek.

Magnifique

C.D. · 5 November 2020

Le livre dont je rêvais pour accompagner mon film d’animation préféré et le faire durer au-delà du visionnage !!Voir les aquarelles de préparation de Miyazaki et le résultat final des animateurs est fascinant, c’est une vraie leçon d’art.Moi qui aime admirer de longues minutes chaque case et planche d’une BD pour m’imprégner du trait de l’artiste et de l’application des couleurs, ici c’est encore mieux !Je crois que c’est mon meilleur achat de livres de l’année. Un livre que je vais sûrement regarder et re-regarder pendant des années.La version sur le film « Brave » (« Rebelle » en français) n’est pas aussi bien pour retracer le travail de l’équipe.J’aurais juste aimé plus de commentaires de l’équipe, il y en a trop peu à mon goût.

Absolutely stunning

S. · 22 December 2024

I purchased this book as a gift for my girlfriend who is obsessed with all things Studio Ghibli. Howl has a very special place in her heart, and this book was the perfect gift. It is a well printed, hefty book of the variety that looks very handsome on the shelf, and the concept sketches, and blurbs (for lack of a better word) from the creators are fantastic. Extremely pleased with this purchase.

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