The Studio Ghibli Chronicles : Inside Stories from the Award-Winning Animation Studio

An inside look at the iconic films, visual artistry, and global legacy of the legendary animation studio.

An inside look at the iconic films, visual artistry, and global legacy of the legendary animation studio. Since making its mark with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Studio Ghibli has been producing beloved animated films treasured by fans of all ages. Explore the studio’s rich history with behind-the-scenes anecdotes about favorites such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Howl’s Moving Castle. From initial concepts and production challenges to Ghibli’s unique management methods and innovative marketing campaigns, this book offers new insights into the production of all 27 movies, including the most recent film, Academy Award winner The Boy and the Heron. Edited by producer and executive director of Studio Ghibli Toshio Suzuki, The Studio Ghibli Chronicles is the inside story of forty years of filmmaking. “Miyazaki once told me, ‘Suzuki, remember the important things!’ Now is the perfect time.”