The Art of My Neighbor Totoro

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First published by Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. in Japan.This is a collection of concept sketches, storyboards, ceoncept art, cel art and film images that tell the story of My Neighbor Totoro, an animated film conceived, scripted, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. All concept sketches and storyboards are by Hayao Miyazaki. Concept art is by the art direction supervisor, Kazuo Oga. The commentary has been excerpted from interviews conducted with Hayao Miyazaki and Kazuo Oga published in Romance Album and Storyboard Collection.Contents- Initial Concept Sketches- The Art of Animated Films- Totoro Animation Technique- Totoro Production Report (by Masaaki Nomura)Credits