VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
THE ART OF THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
New Hardcover Art Book Edition Features Vivid Illustrations, Concept Sketches, And Interviews From The Beloved
Studio Ghibli Film
San Francisco, CA, February 15, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier
company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global
entertainment licensing, expands its renowned Studio Ghibli library
with the release of a new hardcover edition of THE ART OF THE SECRET
WORLD OF ARRIETTY on March 6th.
The
vividly illustrated art book will be released exclusively in print with
an MSRP of $34.99 U.S. / $46.99 CAN. It features story notes,
commentary, and artwork from The Secret World of Arrietty. Based on the classic novel by Mary Norton, the 2010 film was directed by Hiromasa
Yonebayashi, the youngest director to ever helm a film for Studio
Ghibli. The studio’s founder, Hayao Miyazaki, also supervised the
production of Arietty as a developing planner. Yonebayashi has gone on to direct When Marnie Was There and Studio Ponoc’s first feature film, Mary and the Witch’s Flower.
“THE
ART OF THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY features hundreds of character and
production sketches as well as insights from director Hiromasa
Yonebayashi and other key creators involved with the film,” says Masumi
Washington, Editor. “We invite readers to dive deeper into The Secret World of Arrietty with this beautiful hardcover release.”
VIZ
Media’s Studio Ghibli Library is exclusively devoted to the work of
iconic Japanese film director Hayao Miyazaki and his famed animation
studio. The imprint has collected a substantial catalog of full-color
art books, film comics, picture books and other releases celebrating
Studio Ghibli films such as Princess Mononoke, The Wind Rises, Howl’s Moving Castle, The Secret World of Arrietty, Ponyo, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind, and Porco Rosso.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
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