The Art Of Castle In The Sky

The Art of Castle in the Sky is the latest addition to Studio Ghibli’s established series of art books. It brings together a range of material connected to the studio’s films, including interviews, concept sketches and finished animation cels. The wider line also features work from titles such as Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky was the first feature film produced by Studio Ghibli. The story follows Sheeta, a girl with the power to defy gravity, who is fleeing pirates when she meets Pazu, a young inventor. Together they uncover the secrets of Laputa, a flying city built by a long-lost people, with the film bringing together Miyazaki’s recurring themes through animation and storytelling.

Key details

• Studio Ghibli art book
• Includes interviews, concept sketches and finished animation cels
• Centres on Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky
• Publisher tag: Viz Media (Viz Media LLC)

Synopsis

Castle in the Sky follows Sheeta, a girl able to defy gravity, as she escapes pirates and encounters Pazu, a young inventor. Their journey leads them towards Laputa, a flying city created by a long-lost civilisation. The film brings together themes including flight, the bravery of young women and a world shaped by change.