The Art of Spirited Away
by Hayao Miyazaki
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Author: Hayao MiyazakiIllustrator: Hayao Miyazaki
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-10
ISBN: 1569317771
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
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Book Review: A Fantastic Companion to the Miyazaki Film
Summary: 5 Stars
The film Spirited Away is one of the best animated feature-length films of all time, and it is no wonder that it took home an Academy Award for best animated picture. This companion book is a collection of art pieces from various stages of production; concept designs, initial character outlines, single cels, and frames from the final animation.
Other reviewers chided the amount of 'freeze-frames' used in the book. The book gives art almost sequence by sequence (eg 'The Stink Spirit Arrives' and 'No Face Runs Amok') so it follows that stills from the movie would be included. I think these stills are a great addition to the book, as they add vibrant color and finality to a book that would otherwise be filled with vague sketches. The frames are also well-chosen; they are almost all action shots in which small details could easily be missed, like the unbelievably intricate designs of Yubaba's office and the spilled food in most No Face scenes.
I can't think of a single thing I would add to or remove from this wonderful companion book. Every image is captioned, some parts have behind-the-scenes break downs of a scene, and even Miyazaki writes an insightful and thoughtful forward. This book is a great buy, especially since it is out of print at most bookstore sellers.
-Kyle, 16 years old
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