Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History

Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History explores the production world of the animation studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, reconsidering its reputation for egalitarianism and feminism, its relationship to cel and CG animation, and its difficulties in finding new directors. It is based on over 35 years of filmmaking and reconstructs the studio's history through its records, promotional documents, and staff interviews.

Format: Hardback
Length: 221 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History delves into the intricate world of the animation studio co-founded by the acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki. This captivating book explores the production culture at Studio Ghibli and examines how the studio has emerged as one of the most renowned animation houses globally. It departs from conventional approaches to studying Miyazaki and Ghibli films, venturing beyond textual analysis to unravel the myths that have accumulated throughout Studio Ghibli's long history. The book takes a retrospective look at over 35 years of filmmaking by Miyazaki and other Ghibli directors, reevaluating the studio's reputation for egalitarianism and feminism, reexamining its relationship with cel and CG animation, investigating Studio Ghibli's work beyond feature filmmaking, including advertising, videogames, and addressing the challenges the studio faces in finding new generations of directors to carry on the legacy of Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. By reconstructing Studio Ghibli's history through its own records, promotional materials, and staff interviews, Studio Ghibli: An Industrial History provides a fresh perspective not only on Ghibli but also on the industrial history of Japanese animation.

Weight: 437g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031168437
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023