Released September 2021.

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#1 Best Seller on Amazon; translated into Spanish, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese, Russian and Czech.

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From Nausicaä 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.

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Released October 2022.

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Translated into French, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech and Chinese.

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The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide gives an accessible beginner's tour to the wildly popular world of Japanese animated cinema, charting a path that takes in everything from titans of the industry like Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name, to deeper cuts, hidden gems, and future classics. In each chapter, authors Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham focus on one of the all-time greatest anime films, revealing the story behind each film, why it's a must-see, and give readers a welcoming guide through the exciting world of anime

Released September 2023.​

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#1 Best Seller on Amazon. Translated into French, Italian, Spanish and Korean.

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From the creators of Ghibliotheque, this is a young film fan's comprehensive guide to one of the most exciting and influential film studios in cinema history, creators of beloved classics ranging from Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro to Ponyo and Kiki's Delivery Service.

Across eight chapters, we will get up close and personal with the movies, learn who's who at the Oscar-winning studio and explore the impact that Ghibli World has left on our planet.

Released October 2023.​

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Translated into French.

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From smash hits such as Parasite to cult favourites Oldboy, The Handmaiden and Train to Busan, Korean cinema is a hotbed of creative talent and the force behind the most exciting, captivating filmmaking in the world right now. Exploring 30 movies, from the breakout hits to deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, Film Korea is a gateway to everything you need to know about the world of Korean cinema, combining reviews and director biographies with recommended further viewing and a catalogue of beautiful film stills and movie posters.

Released October 2024.​

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Translations forthcoming in French, German, Italian and Spanish.

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Step beyond the magical movies and explore the wider world of Studio Ghibli. Hailed as perhaps the greatest animation studio in the world, Studio Ghibli’s influence extends far further than the cinema screen. Ghibliverse plots a course through the universe outside the films, the wonderful web of inspiration and influences that are ripe and waiting for Ghibli fans to enjoy. From manga and rare movies to forgotten television series and brand new theme parks, and from literary masterpieces and rival studios to soundtracks and secret short films, expert authors and hosts of the hit Ghibliotheque podcast Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham show that the magic doesn’t stop when the film credits roll.