# The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Hardcover

by **Isao Takahata** (Author)

**In a film eight years in making, Studio Ghibli's cofounder Isao Takahata tells the untold story of Princess Kaguya.**

An 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.

"Every frame is worthy of being its own painting." -Joe Hisaishi, film's composer

### Author Biography

Isao 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 _Grave of the Fireflies_ (1988) to international critical acclaim. His work includes _Only Yesterday_ (1991), _Pom Poko_ (1994), and _My Neighbors the Yamadas_ (1999). He was also the producer for Hayao Miyazaki films such as _Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind_ (1984) and _Castle in the Sky_ (1986). He completed his last film, _The Tale of Princess Kaguya_, in 2013 after eight years of production. The film was nominated at the 87th Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature.

**Number of Pages:** 240

**Dimensions:** 1 x 12 x 8.5 IN

**Publication Date:** July 12, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 34.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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