The Art of The Secret World of Arrietty Paperback – February 7, 2012

5 stars for the actual book. However, this book was listed as new. It is not new. It has library stickers all over the cover.

The binding came away from the book as soon as I opened it. Luckily, I was able to attach it back with my handy dandy hot glue gun. Other than that, I enjoyed the contents of the book almost as much as I enjoyed the movie.

Another beautiful Ghibli movie. Fantastic animation, and wonderful characters and plot.

Gorgeous art book from the Studio Ghibli Art book series published by VIZ. This is a really gorgeous book that features lots of background paintings and water colors used in preproduction on the film as well as a essays on how the overall look of the film was determined. While Arriety was not directed by Miyazaki this film is another example of the gorgeous animated films that the studio is so well known for.My only complaint about this book is that is available only as a paperback and does not match the hardback style for the series' other Ghibli "art of ..." Books such as the books on Princess Mononoke, Totoro, and The Wind Rises. Still, it is a fantastic and visually appealing look at behind the scenes of a fantastic film. Recommended!

Well, the book came in terrible condition, the cover was visible wet and the borders are ugly like if they were smashed, although the package came early than expected and the content is intact I would have love to have the cover in better shape because I like to take care of my books. I’m still giving it a 3 stars because the book itself is amazing and beautiful, totally worth buying it even though it was in bad shape. I would recommend getting it from another seller maybe?

Amazing art book, but wish there was more drawings and less pictures from the movie.

So i got the book after waiting a couple of days and i was so happy when i got it, but when i looked around the book, it was damaged..i was not happy about this, i expected better from Studio Ghibli and the way they sent there products..

Beautiful quality imagery. Great addition to the movie. I would have liked a bit more concept art, but it's still a great art book library addition worth having.

lovely book, many interesting features and details of the movie's backgrounds!the interviews were very interesting and informative too!

Beautiful book magical illustrations well worth every penny

Beautiful book.

Mais um livro excelente da série "The Art Of" dos filmes do Studio Ghibli, a VIZ faz um belíssimo livro nessa série, já tenho todos da coleção (são exatamente 11 livros nessa série no momento da minha avaliação em 2020) e eu sempre mando uns feedbacks direto no site da VIZ americana com sugestão de lançamento de mais livros para filmes do Studio Ghibli, a qualidade desses livros é inquestionável, a gramatura do papel, a qualidade da tinta, o acabamento na capa dura, sem pontos negativos.

Questo libro è stupendo. Lo si potrebbe dire di tutti gli artbook dello Studio Ghibli? Forse sì, ma alcuni sono davvero dei gioielli. Questo lo è, non solo perché il film è un piccolo capolavoro, con dei fondali dipinti in modo stupefacente. E' stampato bene, su carta di ottima qualità, con numerosi schizzi e studi dei personaggi e, soprattutto (per chi ama questi libri), un gran numero di background arts dipinte con un talento incredibile (si vedano gli interni della casa delle bambole). Da non perdere.