The Art of the Wind Rises

As expected, a great art book which describe the process behind the movie.

Great book for Ghibli lovers

The corners were a bit messed up, the packaging was a single flimsy plastic courier bag, it could have used some cardboard.

I received a damaged book, didn't expect that

Es en pasta dura y un poco más grande de lo que esperaba, lleno de imagenes en gran calidad sobre la pelicula y anotaciones sobre las escenas, personajes, aviones y contexto.

This book is more than just a showcase of art from this wonderful movie, although it certainly is that. Included as well are production techniques, research details like aircraft types, and the full English language script! Must-have for lovers of this movie, WWII aircraft, and all things Ghibli.

Unlike other books in the Studio Ghibli art series this one contains very little in the way of concept art. Other than that a good mix of background art and film stills are presented. The books gives a good representation of the film, and the full English script is contained in the back. However, what made this book stand out for me is the extent to which the text clarifies the research done by the team to ensure the period (and technology of the period) were depicted as accurately as possible. All the airplanes, locomotives, trains, ships etc. really existed (well, except for the airplane flown by Jiro in his dream in the opening scenes). Most Anime studios would draw "a locomotive". Not Ghibli, they draw a Bavarian S3/6, or a Japanese Class 9600 steam locomotive!

This book is the thickest one that I have in "The Art of _" series from Ghibli. Great variety of character designs, concept art, gorgeous landscapes, pretty architectural and interior art of the traditional Japanese houses. The hardcover is so sturdy, protects the pages well. The actual page is so smooth and the printing quality is perfect. Binding of the pages is flawless! The book is actually a lot bigger and heavy than I had imagined though - not that it'll be a major problem for me.

No queda mucho por decir de Miyazaki, sólo que la verdadera profesionalidad se demuestra al acabar tu carrera con una obra tan excelsa como esta. Y por este precio, es casi obligatorio disfrutarla, tanto seas o no fan de Studio Ghibli. Envío perfecto en el plazo indicado.