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THE ART OF - Howl's Moving Castle
2005, Tokuma Shoten, Japan
Howl's Moving Castle is a 2004 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on Diana Wynne Jones' 1986 novel. Animated by Studio Ghibli, the film is set in a fictional kingdom where both magic and early 20th-century technology are prevalent, against the backdrop of a war with another kingdom. It tells the story of Sophie, a young milliner who is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his refusal to fight for the king.
This is a visual art book of the beloved film, which includes concept-art boards, background art, character design sheets, image boards, staff interviews, CG breakdowns, recording scripts, etc. A must-have for anyone who loves this movie and the intricate details that go into animation.
2005, Tokuma Shoten, Japan
Howl's Moving Castle is a 2004 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on Diana Wynne Jones' 1986 novel. Animated by Studio Ghibli, the film is set in a fictional kingdom where both magic and early 20th-century technology are prevalent, against the backdrop of a war with another kingdom. It tells the story of Sophie, a young milliner who is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his refusal to fight for the king.
This is a visual art book of the beloved film, which includes concept-art boards, background art, character design sheets, image boards, staff interviews, CG breakdowns, recording scripts, etc. A must-have for anyone who loves this movie and the intricate details that go into animation.
Product Details
Page count: 252
Product dimensions: 11.6(l) x 8.2(w)
Binding: Softcover
Language: Japanese, minimal English
Condition: Great; some staining on front and back cover due to vintage, pages are in excellent condition