A highly collectible official Studio Ghibli storyboard book featuring Castle in the Sky (Laputa), directed by Hayao Miyazaki. This volume is part of the renowned Studio Ghibli Storyboard Collection series and contains the complete original storyboards used during the production of the legendary 1986 animated masterpiece Castle in the Sky. The book offers a rare glimpse into Hayao Miyazaki’s creative process, cinematic direction, scene composition, dialogue timing, and visual storytelling techniques. The set comes in its original slipcase/box and includes approximately 702 pages in A5 format. An essential item for Studio Ghibli collectors, animation enthusiasts, and fans of Japanese cinema history. The minimalist cover design and substantial page count give this volume strong archival and art-book appeal. Details Title: Studio Ghibli Storyboard Collection Vol.2 – Castle in the Sky Original Japanese title: スタジオジブリ絵コンテ全集2 天空の城ラピュタ Artist / Creator: Hayao Miyazaki Publisher: Tokuma Shoten Country of origin: Japan Format: A5 boxed edition Pages: 702 pages Language: Japanese Condition: Please refer carefully to the photos for the overall condition. A beautiful and increasingly sought-after Studio Ghibli publication from Japan. - Important Notice Due to the current situation in the Middle East, some shipments may be delayed. Shipping fees to Portugal are currently higher than usual. -Cancellation Kindly note that cancellations cannot be accepted after payment has been completed. -Storage Conditions This item has been stored in a smoke-free, pet-free, and climate-controlled environment, away from direct sunlight. Please note that minor manufacturing imperfections or initial surface marks may be present. Kindly take this into consideration before placing your bid. - Shipping Shipped within 3 business days via Japan Post. Delivery: approx. 10–20 days (may vary by destination). Secure packaging. Tracking provided. Import duties, VAT, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Returns due to customs refusal are not accepted. -Returns Returns are handled in accordance with Catawiki’s return policy. Please review the description and photos carefully before bidding. -Important Notice for Shipping to Italy International deliveries to Italy may take longer than to other EU countries due to customs clearance and local postal procedures. For Italy, EMS shipping is used, which results in a higher shipping cost. Even when using EMS, delivery may take approximately 2–6 weeks, and in some cases up to 3–10 weeks or longer. Please note that delays after dispatch are caused by customs and the shipping carrier and are beyond the seller’s control. We kindly ask buyers in Italy to place a bid only if they understand and accept these conditions. - Shipping to the United States Shipping to the United States is currently not available due to Japan Post restrictions. Orders from the U.S. cannot be accepted. - Duties Import duties, VAT, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility. For orders under €150, VAT is collected via IOSS. From July 1, 2026, an additional customs duty may apply.