Animation, Sport and Culture is a wide-ranging study of both sport and animated films. From Goofy to Goalkeepers, Wallace and Gromit to Tiger Woods, Mickey Mouse to Messi, and Nike to Nationhood, this Olympic-sized analysis looks at the history, politics, aesthetics and technologies of sport and animation from around the globe.

Showcasing gorgeous concept art from Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film My Neighbor Totoro, this paperback journal provides note-taking inspiration for Studio Ghibli and Totoro fans of all ages. Incudes full-color artwork on the front and back covers, spot illustrations throughout―plus 4 full spreads of concept art.

My Neighbor Totoro © 1988 Studio Ghibli

Take a tour through the colourful worlds of Marvel's Spider-Verse in this comprehensive guidebook detailing the lives of its many web-slingers. Follow Gwen Stacy-better known as Ghost-Spider-as she jumps between dimensions visiting the countless friendly (and some not-so-friendly) neighborhood Spider-folk whom she has met in her adventures across the Marvel Multiverse. From Peter Parker to Miles Morales, from Spider-Ham to Spider-Man 2099, more than 60 of Gwen's iconic wall-crawling colleagues are profiled here, each illustrated with amazing original art. Thrilling and vibrant, this arachnophile's treasury is a must-have collectible for every Spider-fan!

Immerse yourself in the official collection of artworks from the first three volumes of Love, Death + Robots, and discover the stories and inspirations behind this beloved Netflix series. Love Death + Robots is a Netflix series like no other-a breath-taking journey of mature, high-concept tales told with seductive characters, astounding plots, and explosive action. With each episode crafted by different animation teams across the globe, the thought-provoking anthology covers a vast range of animation styles from edgy 2D to stop-motion to anime to hyper-realistic 3D CG. In this luxury book, discover the wealth of artwork and stories behind the creation of the series' first three volumes. Includes interviews with key artists and creatives such as series creators Tim Miller and David Fincher, and is full to the brim with everything from beautiful concept art, character studies, costume sketches, paintings, vehicle designs, storyboards, and early vision decks, through to finished frames. Perfect for any fan of animation.

Japanese animation has been given fulsome academic commentary in recent years. However, there is arguably a need for a more philosophically consistent and theoretically integrated engagement. While this book covers the key thinkers of contemporary aesthetic theory, it aims to reground reflection on anime within the aesthetics of R.G. Collingwood.

Let creative sparks fly with this journal featuring beautiful concept art from Kiki’s Delivery Service, Studio Ghibli’s delightful film about a young witch and her journey of self-discovery. With full-color artwork on the front and back covers, spot illustrations, and four spreads of concept art sprinkled throughout, this journal is a must for Kiki fans and cute witches everywhere!

Kiki’s Delivery Service © 1989 Eiko Kadono - Studio Ghibli – N

From beloved Studio Ghibli, this paperback journal showcases the brilliant artistry behind Princess Mononoke, an epic film about a young warrior, an enigmatic princess, and the conflict between humanity and nature. With full-color artwork on the front and back covers, five interior spreads of concept art, and spot illustrations throughout, this journal is a must-have for Studio Ghibli fans and animation enthusiasts of all ages.

With the popularity of Pokémon still far from waning, Japanese animation, known as anime to its fans, has a firm hold on American pop culture. However, anime is much more than children's cartoons. It runs the gamut from historical epics to sci-fi sexual thrillers. Often dismissed as fanciful entertainment, anime is actually quite adept at portraying important social and cultural issues such as alienation, gender inequality, and teenage angst. This book investigates the ways that anime presents these issues in an in-depth and sophisticated manner, uncovering the identity conflicts, fears over rapid technological advancement, and other key themes present in much of Japanese animation.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story with this collection of colorscripts and development art from all four Toy Story feature films.

Relive the magic of meeting Woody, Buzz, Andy, and the rest of the characters from Pixar’s first feature film for the first time. Follow along in the colorscripts as the unforgettable story arc unfolds across four Toy Story films and discover rare visual development art that brought such beloved characters to life.

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Bake your way through the colorful world of anime with over sixty recipes inspired by your favorite Japanese shows, movies, and graphic novels. The world of anime comes to life in the kitchen with this adorable cookbook featuring over sixty recipes inspired by the style, culture, and motifs of the iconic Japanese art form. Recipes include Japanese favorites like anpan and melonpan, memorable dishes depicted in popular shows (such as Rare Cheesecake from Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card), and foods inspired by classic anime tropes and imagery. Eagle-eyed fans will be delighted to create and savor sweets and treats based on their beloved shows, as well as spot clever baked homages to some of their favorite characters and moments. Featuring gorgeous food photography, The Anime Baking Book is the perfect gift for foodies, lovers of Japanese culture, and anime fans everywhere.

Make mistakes disappear with My Neighbor Totoro erasers!

Celebrated for being one of the best hand-drawn films in the history of animation, My Neighbor Totoro is a true inspiration. This set of five erasers feature full-color sleeves with images of Totoro and friends as they walk through the forest—all packaged in a cute box with a die-cut window. These erasers are a delightful way to fix mistakes, and an essential desk accessory for Totoro fans of all ages.

•    5 erasers with full-color illustrated sleeves, packaged in a sweet die-cut box  
•    An easy way to add fun and cuteness to your office supplies or school supplies
•    Makes a great gift for Studio Ghibli and animation fans; collectors; artists; and anyone who owns other My Neighbor Totoro products or loves cute Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture

My Neighbor Totoro © 1988 Studio Ghibli

Animation - Process, Cognition and Actuality presents a uniquely philosophical and multi-disciplinary approach to the scholarly study of animation, by using the principles of process philosophy and Deleuzian film aesthetics to discuss animation practices, from early optical devices to contemporary urban design and installations. Some of the original theories presented are a process-philosophy based theory of animation; a cognitive theory of animation; a new theoretical approach to the animated documentary; an original investigative approach to animation; and unique considerations as to the convergence of animation and actuality. Numerous animated examples (from all eras and representing a wide range of techniques and approaches - including television shows and video games) are examined, such as Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Madame Tutli-Putli (2007), Gertie the Dinosaur (1914), The Peanuts Movie (2015), Grand Theft Auto V (2013) and Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist (1995-2000). Divided into three sections, each to build logically upon each other, Dan Torre first considers animation in terms of process and process philosophy, which allows the reader to contemplate animation in a number of unique ways. Torre then examines animation in more conceptual terms in comparing it to the processes of human cognition. This is followed by an exploration of some of the ways in which we might interpret or 'read' particular aspects of animation, such as animated performance, stop-motion, anthropomorphism, video games, and various hybrid forms of animation. He finishes by guiding the discussion of animation back to the more tangible and concrete as it considers animation within the context of the actual world. With a genuinely distinctive approach to the study of animation, Torre offers fresh philosophical and practical insights that prompt an engagement with the definitions and dynamics of the form, and its current literature.

This is an innovative critical history of Disney feature animation that uproots common misconceptions and brings fresh scholarly definition to a busy field. "Demystifying Disney: A History of Disney Feature Animation" provides a comprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date examination of the Disney studio's evolution through its animated films. In addition to challenging certain misconceptions concerning the studio's development, the study also brings scholarly definition to hitherto neglected aspects of contemporary Disney. Through a combination of economic, cultural, historical, textual, and technological approaches, this book provides a discriminating analysis of Disney authorship, and the authorial claims of others working within the studio; conceptual and theoretical engagement with the constructions of 'Classic' Disney, the Disney Renaissance, and Neo-Disney; Disney's relationship with other studios; how certain Disney animations problematise a homogeneous reading of the studio's output; and how the studio's animation has changed as a consequence of new digital technologies. For all those interested in gaining a better understanding of one of cinema's most popular and innovative studios, this will be an invaluable addition to the existing literature.