Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook

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A hearty cookbook featuring dishes fit for an air pirate, inspired by the classic Studio Ghibli film Castle in the Sky.

Embark on a culinary adventure with Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook! Featuring hearty recipes inspired by Sheeta and Pazus adventures in the classic film Castle in the Sky, this cookbook is sure to please fans of Studio Ghibli!

Sheeta and Pazu keep up their strength by eating plenty of delicious meals while on their quest to find the mythical flying city of Laputa. With this cookbook, readers can re-create the delicious dishes seen in the film, withfood fit for an air pirate, including fluffy bread, the meaty ham Dola takes a big bite out of, and Sheetas savory stew that has the air pirates begging her for seconds! There are even more recipes inspired by the movie, such as Crystal Agar Candy and Bread & Butter Pudding. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and photographs and is filled with additional cooking tips. The book also features numerous film stills and a delightful retelling of the story.

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Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by animated film directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki and has produced twenty-four feature-length films. Most Studio Ghibli films ranked number one at the box office in Japan in the year in which they were released. The Studios Spirited Away (2001), Howls Moving Castle (2004) and Princess Mononoke (1997) are among Japans top 10 grossing films. Studio Ghibli films have garnered numerous awards and critical acclaim from film critics and animation specialists around the world. Spirited Away was awarded the Golden Bear as the Best Feature Film at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival and won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. The Wind Rises (2013), The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013), When Marnie Was There (2014), and The Red Turtle (2016) have earned the studio four consecutive nominations for the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film. Earwig and the Witch was an official selection for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival. The studios latest film, The Boy and The Heron, released in Japan on July 14, 2023, has been awarded the Golden Globe, BAFTA and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2024. The studio received an Honorary Palme dor at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.