(W) Isao Takahata. An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady* enthralling everyone who encounters her-but ultimately* she must face her fate. This book captures the breathtaking art of the film from conception to production* and features commentary* interviews* and an in-depth look at the production process. "Every frame is worthy of being its own painting." -Joe Hisaishi* film's composer