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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherKodansha America, Incorporated
ISBN-101941220436
ISBN-139781941220436
eBay Product ID (ePID)203926398
Product Key Features
Book TitleSky Longing for Memories : the Art of Makoto Shinkai
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicTechniques / Cartooning, Film / Reference, Animation (See Also Film / Genres / Animated), Film & Video
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Performing Arts
AuthorMakoto Shinkai
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight22.2 Oz
Item Length10.1 in
Item Width7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-288165
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal741.58092
SynopsisCapturing pieces from such lauded works as 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) and Voices of a Distant Star (2003), this is a must-have for fans of animated artwork., A Sky Longing for Memories is a Makoto Shinkai fan's dream Featuring art created by the beloved director, this full-color art book is packed with art from the many movies he directed for Studio CoMix Wave. The book is a 175 page LANDSCAPE FORMAT softcover, the majority of which are images, a rare treat in the realm of fanbooks. Inside you will find hundreds of backgrounds from from his award-winning works: 5 Centimetres per Second, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Voices of a Distant Star, and a TV advertisement for the Mainichi Newspaper. In addition to the backgrounds, there is a section about the software and technique behind CoMix Wave's animation, which discuss the key features of the software the studio has developed to use at various stages of production. The English edition also comes with a lengthy interview with Mr Shinkai and other key members of his studio., Capturing pieces from such lauded works as 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) and Voices of a Distant Star (2003), this is a must-have for fans of animated artwork. Shinkai, while known for his heartfelt stories, is possibly more admired for his rich and detailed art which often overwhelm viewers forcing them into fantastic worlds of wonder. A Sky Longing For Memories collects more than 100 of Shinkai's art cells from his most popular works and then closes off with interviews from the internationally renowned director and his staff.