The Man Who Leapt Through Film: The Art of Mamoru Hosoda

by Charles Solomon, Don Hahn, Mamoru Hosoda (Illustrator)

Journey into the creative world of Mamoru Hosoda, one of the most celebrated filmmakers in contemporary animation.The Man Who Leapt Through The Art of Mamoru Hosoda offers a stunning visual exploration of the director's career, featuring exclusive interviews and hundreds of previously unpublished sketches, storyboards, background paintings, character designs, and concept illustrations.Written by acclaimed animation historian Charles Solomon and featuring a foreword by legendary Disney producer Don Hahn, this definitive volume provides an unprecedented look at the artistic process behind Hosoda's most beloved films. Readers will discover the development of iconic works including The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The Boy and the Beast, Mirai, and Belle.Through concept art, production materials, and in-depth commentary, the book traces Hosoda's evolution as a storyteller and filmmaker, revealing how he blends emotional family narratives, fantasy, technology, and coming-of-age themes into some of the most acclaimed animated films of the twenty-first century. Whether you're a devoted anime fan, an animation professional, an aspiring filmmaker, or a collector of art books, this lavishly illustrated volume offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the imagination and craftsmanship that have made Mamoru Hosoda one of animation's most influential creative voices.

Genres: Art, Film, Nonfiction, Art History

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 16, 2022

Reviews

[Mendousse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Une monographie de l'oeuvre de Mamoru Osoda, dont je suis avec assiduité la carrière de réalisateur.
Le livre retrace la carrière du réalisateur, émaillé d'éléments biographiques.
L'iconographie est particulièrement riche et le livre se lit avec beaucoup de facilité.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ever since I decided to buy and watch Summer Wars on a friend's recommendation, I have been a fan of Hosoda. His movies are some of the best films of all time, with amazing wonderful characters and locations. I would even put him above The great Miyazaki. This book tells of his early work and his movies. Each page is brimmed with story and art work from stills to storyboards on the movie on topic. It is a must for every Hosoda fan as it is a great page turner and a beautiful read like the movies it is showcase