For fans of Studio Ghibli, this fantastical art book transports readers to imaginary houses, each with their own story to tellA dreamer's tree house.A mechanic's cottage.A submerged city. In Houses with a Story, more than 30 imaginative houses and the people who make them home offer unexpected worlds to wander through and explore. Who is the mischievous bridgetower keeper? What does the witch grow in her garden? How does the postal worker tame his delivery dragons? In each house, readers discover the contents of rooms and closets, what's at the top of the stairs, and where shadowy hallways lead. Story text provides background and details about the lives of the residents and hints about their past and future. Featuring lush illustrations, diagrams, and detailed descriptions of each character, the homes' locations and landscapes open doors to whimsy, wonder, and endless possibilities.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
***STARRED REVIEW***
"Yoshida showcases 30 homes, some of which are inspired by his favorite tales, in this intricately crafted collection of annotated illustrations." * Publishers Weekly * Readers with an interest in illustration, architecture, or worldbuilding will find much to pore over in this visually engaging art book. Offers tantalizing glimpses into imagination-inspiring rooms full of untold stories. * Kirkus * Readers with an interest in architecture, watercolor, illustration, world building, or Miyazaki's works will find inspiration in this richly visualized art book. * School Library Journal *
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
US School Grade: From Seventh Grade to College Graduate Student, Interest Age: From 13 to 17 years
Illustrationen
Full-color illustrations throughout
Maße
Höhe: 236 mm
Breite: 235 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-6124-9 (9781419761249)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Yoshida Seiji is a Tokyo-based professional background illustrator working in the game/anime industry. In this book, he introduces readers to part of his imagination and how he composes it. Find him on Twitter (@yoshida_seiji) and Instagram (@yoshidaseiji_). Jan Mitsuko Cash is a line editor and Japanese-to-English translator with experience in novels, manga, and STEM books. As a translator, Cash has freelanced for Viz Media, Yen Press, Seven Seas, Mangamo, and other publishers, most notably, working on manga series such as Bleach, Toradora!, Choujin X, and Fullmetal Alchemist: A New Beginning. As an acquisitions and developmental editor at No Starch Press, Cash edited the Manga Guide to Cryptography, Coding iPhone Apps for Kids, and Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python (4th Ed.),in addition to several other STEM textbooks for adults and kids. She lives in Modesto, California.
