The Art of Spirited Away - art book, Studio Ghibli illustration album

An art book from the world of Studio Ghibli

The Art of Spirited Away is the official art book published by Viz Media, presenting concept art, sketches and final frames from the cult Studio Ghibli animated film "Spirited Away". The album contains a wealth of visual material that lets animation fans look behind the scenes at the making of one of the most acclaimed animated films in history.

Contents and edition

The publication runs to 240 pages and includes reproductions of storyboards, backgrounds, character designs and frames from the film in high-quality print. The art book is published in English, in the hardcover binding typical of collectors' albums of this kind, which makes it an attractive addition to the collection of film and comic art lovers.

Who it is for

This is a must-have for fans of Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli and Japanese animation art. The art book makes a good gift for lovers of animated cinema, and also serves as source material for illustrators and visual arts students interested in the creative process in animation.

Edition quality

The album features a solid binding and a large format (approx. 21 x 30 cm), which lets you fully appreciate the detail of the illustrations. The weight of the volume (approx. 1.5 kg) reflects the thick, high-quality paper used for printing.

Publication details

• Publisher: Viz Media
• Number of pages: 240
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 20.96 x 2.29 x 29.85 cm
• ISBN-13: 978-1569317778