{"product_id":"the-man-who-leapt-through-film-the-art-of-mamoru-hosoda-9781419753725","title":"The Man Who Leapt Through Film: The Art of Mamoru Hosoda","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated overview of writer\/director\/animator Mamoru Hosoda's Academy Award-nominated movies and career, including previously unpublished storyboards, background paintings, character designs, and concept art\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Don Hahn\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Journey into the mind and creative process of one of the most celebrated anime directors working today with \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Leapt Through Film: The Art of Mamoru Hosoda\u003c\/i\u003e. Written by renowned animation critic and historian Charles Solomon (\u003ci\u003eThe Art of WolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e) and featuring exclusive interviews alongside hundreds of never-before-seen sketches, storyboards, background paintings, character designs, and concept art, this is the ultimate companion piece to Hosoda's work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Writer\/director\/animator Mamoru Hosoda's work includes \u003ci\u003eBelle\u003c\/i\u003e (2021), the Academy Award-nominated \u003ci\u003eMirai\u003c\/i\u003e (2018); \u003ci\u003eThe Boy and the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e (2015); \u003ci\u003eWolf Children\u003c\/i\u003e (2012); \u003ci\u003eSummer Wars\u003c\/i\u003e (2009); and \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time\u003c\/i\u003e (2006). He is the cofounder of Studio Chizu, one of Japan's premier animation studios.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Solomon\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than a dozen books on the art and making of animated films and television specials. His recent credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Art of WolfWalkers\u003c\/i\u003e (Abrams, 2020), \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Toy Story 3\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art and Making of Peanuts Animation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Frozen\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea Artbook\u003c\/i\u003e, which he wrote in collaboration with Cartoon Saloon cofounder Tomm Moore. Solomon lives in Los Angeles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Hahn\u003c\/b\u003e produced the classic \u003ci\u003eBeauty and the Beast \u003c\/i\u003e(1991), the first animated film to receive a Best Picture nomination from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. His next film, \u003ci\u003eThe Lion King \u003c\/i\u003e(1994), broke box-office records all over the world to become the top-grossing traditionally animated film of all time and a long-running blockbuster Broadway musical. Hahn also served as associate producer on the landmark motion picture \u003ci\u003eWho Framed Roger Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Los Angeles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660351082770,"sku":"9781419753725","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fae841e4-d052-479a-a012-d0ec0eded3f3.jpg?v=1733475136","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-man-who-leapt-through-film-the-art-of-mamoru-hosoda-9781419753725","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}