The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide :The Essential Guide to Japanese Animated Cinema
The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide :The Essential Guide to Japanese Animated Cinema
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Published:
27 October, 2022
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Description
Explore the magical world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.
From box office hits such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name to a host of deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, this revealing guide lifts the lid on Japanese animated cinema.
Join Jake Cunningham and Michael Leader, hosts of the acclaimed Ghilbiotheque podcast, as they review 30 of the best anime movies ever created, explaining why each is a must-see and detailing the intriguing stories behind their creation.
An insight into a unique artform, this stunning book is packed with film stills, movie posters and director portraits, and offers an enchanting, enlightening and meticulously researched guide for newcomers and die-hard fans alike.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781802792881 |
| ISBN10 | 1802792880 |
| Number Of Pages | 192 |
| Item Weight | 720 g |
| Product Dimensions | 188 x 240 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Headline Publishing Group |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Michael Leader is a writer and broadcaster whose writing has appeared in Sight & Sound and Little White Lies, and whose voice has appeared on podcasts and radio ranging from Ghibliotheque and Truth & Movies to BBC Front Row and BBC Radio 5. For several years he was Editorial Director for Film4 Online, and Commissioning Editor of the BBC Arts/iPlayer series Inside Cinema and Inside Games, for which he wrote and produced short-form documentaries about, among other things, Studio Ghibli. He lives in Sussex with his partner and a small child. Jake Cunningham is a multimedia writer and producer. As well as Ghibliotheque, he has produced podcasts with NBC Universal, Sky, Channel 4 and Prime Video. He discusses film on the BBC World Service, and has written and voiced video essays for the BBC and Little White Lies. He has written for Empire, The I and NME among others. His first animated short film as writer and producer, made with the BFI, was released in 2021. He recently developed and wrote on a Sky Atlantic documentary and is currently producing his next film. He lives in London with his wife, small dog and baby.