I currently own Ponyo on Blu-ray, and will soon own Arrietty on Blu-ray, and thought these books would be really nice to accompany them. When Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away come out on Blu-ray, I will also add those movies' books to my collection. Studio Ghibli movies are very much an art form, so if you're a fan of the movie, the books will elaborate on your Studio Ghibli film collection. I do agree that the hard cover versions feel much more solid, but these softcovers look like great books too.
You have a great website, and your reviews were just what I needed to get a little more information and screenshots regarding these art books. I found you through your Amazon review, and liked the video you posted of you flipping through the book.
I currently own Ponyo on Blu-ray, and will soon own Arrietty on Blu-ray, and thought these books would be really nice to accompany them. When Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away come out on Blu-ray, I will also add those movies' books to my collection. Studio Ghibli movies are very much an art form, so if you're a fan of the movie, the books will elaborate on your Studio Ghibli film collection. I do agree that the hard cover versions feel much more solid, but these softcovers look like great books too.
You have a great website, and your reviews were just what I needed to get a little more information and screenshots regarding these art books. I found you through your Amazon review, and liked the video you posted of you flipping through the book.