Houses with a Story A Dragon s Den, a Ghostly Mansion, a Library of Lost Books, 30 More

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.

Product details

• Authors: Yoshida Seiji, Seiji Yoshida
• Assisted by: Jan Mitsuko Cash (Translation)
• Publisher: Amulet Books
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.12.2023
• Subject: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Children's and young people's books
• EAN: 9781419761249
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-6124-9
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 99
• Subjects: Illustration, Japan, JUVENILE FICTION / General, Artist, young adult, Architecture, Storytelling, YA, Teenagers, Teens, Japanese, Gifts, hidden treasures, manga art, Studio Ghibli, Visual Storytelling, Magical Realism, Children's / Teenage fiction & true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Fantasy art, all ages, book lovers, Manga Fans, coffee table books, Imagined Spaces, Fantasy Houses, Character-driven narratives, tweens, picture books for adults, enchanted places, anime art, Literary Exploration, Epic storytelling, bookworms, architectural marvels, endless possibilities, Artistic wonder, architectural details, Submerged City, Character-driven plots, Witch’s Garden, immersive world-building, children’s fantasy, lost books, Artistic interpretations, lush landscapes, Enigmatic dwellings, Imaginary homes, Dreamer’s tree house, Artistic descriptions, Elevations and sections, Secret libraries, Whimsy and wonder, Whimsical architecture, Surreal homes, imaginary places, Mystical abodes, Bridge-tower keeper, architectural diagrams, Literary magic, Curious rooms, Seiji Yoshida art book, character backgrounds, Imaginative journeys, Fictional residences, Artistic illustrations, Book discovery, literary escapades, Unique settings, Fairy tale houses, Storybook houses, Intriguing interiors, Artful storytelling, Shadowy hallways, Book exploration, favorite manga artists, Ghostly mansion, Studio Ghibli fans, Character-filled houses, Creative habitats, Architectural wonderlands, Fanciful residences, Illustrated worlds, Hidden passageways, Magical dwellings, Magic-filled homes, Delivery dragons, Visual enchantment, Bookish adventures, Character secrets