Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya

By Isao Takahata

In a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli's cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya.

An addition to the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli art books--which include interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels--of classic animated films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1974727831
• ISBN13: 9781974727834
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Viz Media
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 12.0"