GHIBLIOTHEQUE GUIDE TO ANIME HC (C: 0-1-1)(W) Leader, MichaelWELBACK PUBLISHINGStockID: 55754 SKU: AUG222356The Ghibliotheque Guide to Anime gives an accessible beginner's tour to the wildly popular world of Japanese animated cinema- charting a path that takes in everything from titans of the industry like Akira- Ghost in the Shell and Your Name- to deeper cuts- hidden gems- and future classics that any newcomer to the artform must see. Each chapter focuses on one of the all-time greatest anime films- with director biographies- recommendations for further viewing and other trivia titbits supplementing the core reviews and breakdowns of each movie. Just as Ghibliotheque was a gateway into the fantastical worlds of Spirited Away- My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke- this new guide provides a perfect entry point for film fans who want to expand their knowledge and appreciation of the genre.This is a PRESALE. Release date stated in title. Books will ship after release date. Release dates subject to change without notice. We do not guarantee release dates set by publishers.This listing uses stock images, images may not have final trade dress. Final art may vary and will have trade dress (logos). Virgin covers will be explicitly stated in the title. If the title does not state that the cover is virgin, it will have logos/trade dress. Industry standard is to provide retailers with images prior to release, these images usually do not contain logos but logos will be on the actual product when it is released.Books will be in Near Mint (NM) 9.4 or better condition.Any CGC offerings will ship in approximately 60 - 90 days after the release date. Signed, special or limited edition items usually have later release dates than the initial release. Title may state the release date of the unsigned/non limited item.No returns or refunds.