Explore the magical world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.

From box office hits such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name to a host of deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, this revealing guide lifts the lid on Japanese animated cinema.

Join Jake Cunningham and Michael Leader, hosts of the acclaimed Ghilbiotheque podcast, as they review 30 of the best anime movies ever created, explaining why each is a must-see and detailing the intriguing stories behind their creation.

An insight into a unique artform, this stunning book is packed with film stills, movie posters and director portraits, and offers an enchanting, enlightening and meticulously researched guide for newcomers and die-hard fans alike.

About the Author
Jake Cunningham is a writer and producer working in film and audio. At Little Dot Studios he works across podcasts and video essay production with a focus on film. As well as Ghibliotheque, he has produced podcasts with Channel 4, Curzon Cinemas, and the British Independent Film Awards; he has appeared on air for the BBC World Service; and has written and voiced video essays for the BBC and Little White Lies. He has written about film for The i, BFI, NME and more. His first animated short film as writer and producer, made with BFI Network, will be released in 2021. He lives in London with his partner and a small dog. Michael Leader is a writer and broadcaster whose writing has appeared in Sight & Sound and Little White Lies, and whose voice has appeared on podcasts and radio ranging from Ghibliotheque and Truth & Movies to BBC Front Row and BBC Radio 5. At Little Dot Studios, he is a Senior Producer working on projects related to film and video games. For several years, he was Editorial Director for Film4 Online, and he is now Commissioning Editor of the BBC Arts/iPlayer series Inside Cinema and Inside Games, for which he has written and produced short form documentaries about, among other things, Studio Ghibli. He lives in London with his partner and a small child.


Book Information
ISBN 9781802792881
Author Jake Cunningham
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Welbeck
Publisher Headline Publishing Group