If you're shopping for a Studio Ghibli enthusiast, Amazon has a Cyber Monday offer that's sure to please: Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works. This hardcover book, now 50% off, features art and detailed overviews of nearly all the studio's feature films. You can grab it for just $17.48 (originally $35). Published in 2022, this edition covers 26 Studio Ghibli movies, making it nearly comprehensive. However, it omits the studio's latest release, 2023's The Boy and the Heron, which marked the first Ghibli film to get a 4K Blu-ray release. For a limited time, you can also get the 4K Steelbook Edition of The Boy and the Heron for $30 (originally $45) on Amazon.
Inside, the book offers exclusive interviews, rare director's commentary, and extensive behind-the-scenes insights into the production of each film. It delves into the creation of iconic elements from classics like Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away, including character designs, world-building, and even the mouth-watering food featured in the films.
For a deeper dive into the life of Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, consider pairing it with a book dedicated to his career. Priced at $27.50 (originally $50), this 2021 publication was released during a Studio Ghibli exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. It's the first US-produced retrospective on Miyazaki, featuring concept sketches, character designs, storyboards, and more, including artwork never before seen outside the Studio Ghibli archives.
Miyazaki fans might also be interested in Amazon's deals on the Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind manga box set, now $52 (originally $80), and Shuna's Journey, a Miyazaki manga released for the first time in English in 2022. The hardcover edition of Shuna's Journey is available for $12.62 (originally $28).
Beyond anime, Amazon is offering 50% off on several other cinematic art books. Harry Potter fans can enjoy deals on two pop-up books: Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts for $35 (originally $75) and Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to the Creatures of the Wizarding World for $39.60 (originally $75). These interactive books feature pop-up elements showcasing Hogwarts and its magical creatures.
Dune enthusiasts can find three books on sale, including The Art and Soul of Dune for $25 (originally $50), which explores the creative process behind Denis Villeneuve's adaptation. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two continues the behind-the-scenes look, while Dune: Exposures offers a curated selection of production photos by cinematographer Greig Fraser, complemented by Josh Brolin's on-set experiences.
Pixar fans can also save 50% on art books dedicated to films like Luca and Up, or explore 25 years of Pixar in a comprehensive volume. For Star Wars fans, a Ralph McQuarrie art book, originally priced at $300, is now available for $149.50. Additionally, select video game art books are discounted by 50% or more at Amazon and Target, including The Art of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Edition for $50 at Target or $60 at Amazon.
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