The Art History Of Studio Ghibli W/ Helen Mccarthy

There cant be many people with Internet access who havent heard the name of Studio Ghibli. Its one of the most famous film studios on the planet, producing classics like Spirited Away, Howls Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke. Both Princess Mononoke and the studios perennial favourite My Neighbour Totoro have been transformed into stage shows. Concerts of their magical film scores draw huge crowds. But theres a lot more to Studio Ghibli than just movies. Its art is driven by inspiration from Japanese and Western art, by energies from the streets of Japan and by the mystical qualities of its traditions and its wild places.
Helen McCarthy, who wrote the first books in English on anime and on Ghiblis co- founding director Hayao Miyazaki, will take you on a journey through the studios history and inspiration, with time and space to appreciate selected artworks and a list of sources books, websites and places to visit - if you want to explore further.