Ghibliotheque. The Unofficial Guide to the Movies of Studio Ghibli

A complete and essential guide to the magical movies of Studio Ghibli.

Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, Ghibliotheque offers a well-balanced and highly informed critique of some of the greatest animated movies of all time, including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke.

From Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind to Earwig and the Witch, authors Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham review every Studio Ghibli feature film, providing insightful background information on how the films were made, and considered film-fan reactions to the works themselves. Beautifully illustrated with stills and posters, portraits of the creative team and the Studio itself, this is a comprehensive, engaging guide to the wonderfully complex, mysterious and entertaining worlds of the legendary, Oscar-winning animation company.

Introduction
Nausicaa of the valley of the wind
Laputa: castle in the sky
My neighbour Totoro
Grave of the fireflies
Kiki's delivery service
Only yesterday
Porco Rosso
Ocean waves
Pom Poko
Whisper of the heart
Princess Mononoke
My neighbours the Yamadas
Spirited away
The cat returns
Howl's moving castle
Tales from Earthsea
Ponyo
Arrietty
From up on poppy hill
The wind rises
The tale of the princess Kaguya
When Marine was there
The red turtle
Earwig and the witch
Further reading and watching
Picture credits
Index