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A Sky Longing for Memories is a Makoto Shinkai fan’s dream! Featuring art created by the beloved director, this full-color art book is packed with art from the many movies he directed for Studio CoMix Wave. The book is a 175 page LANDSCAPE FORMAT softcover, the majority of which are images, a rare treat in the realm of fanbooks. Inside you will find hundreds of backgrounds from from his award-winning works: 5 Centimeters per Second, The Place Promised in Our Early Days, Voices of a Distant Star, and a TV advertisement for the Mainichi Newspaper.
In addition to the backgrounds, there is a section about the software and technique behind CoMix Wave’s animation, which discuss the key features of the software the studio has developed to use at various stages of production. The English edition also comes with a lengthy interview with Mr. Shinkai and other key members of his studio.
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About Kodansha Comics
Kodansha Comics is the U.S. division of Japan's largest publisher, Kodansha Ltd., and is responsible for bringing some of the most beloved and influential manga to English-speaking audiences. The imprint is committed to maintaining the highest standards of translation and production to faithfully present its diverse catalog of manga to fans around the world.
Vertical is an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing dedicated to bringing high-quality Japanese literature and manga to English-speaking readers. Known for its diverse range of award-winning and critically acclaimed works, Vertical publishes a wide array of genres, from mainstream manga to niche literary works. The imprint focuses on cultural relevance and artistic integrity, ensuring that each title it brings to the market reflects the richness of Japanese storytelling.
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