{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-tale-of-the-princess-kaguya-9781974727834","title":"The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli's cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Every frame is worthy of being its own painting.\" -Joe Hisaishi, film's composer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsao 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 \u003ci\u003eGrave of the Fireflies\u003c\/i\u003e (1988) to international critical acclaim. His work includes \u003ci\u003eOnly Yesterday\u003c\/i\u003e (1991), \u003ci\u003ePom Poko\u003c\/i\u003e (1994), and \u003ci\u003eMy Neighbors the Yamadas\u003c\/i\u003e (1999). He was also the producer for Hayao Miyazaki films such as \u003ci\u003eNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e (1984) and \u003ci\u003eCastle in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e (1986). He completed his last film, \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Princess Kaguya\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2013 after eight years of production. The film was nominated at the 87th Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707698712850,"sku":"9781974727834","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_007b77b6-af6b-4e1a-8616-511632bebf9d.jpg?v=1734502853","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-the-tale-of-the-princess-kaguya-9781974727834","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}