Description: ENGLISH VERSION BY AUTHOR, JOAN G. ROBINSON (1910-1988), UK PUBLISHED AND PRINTED ON JUNE 19, 2014 - FIRST EDITION BY KODANSHA LTD., TOKYO There will never be enough words in the dictionary to describe how incredibly thought provoking the films that come from Studio Ghibli are. WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE is such a movie. [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Shipped right here in the USA in a matter of just couple of days instead of possibly months from overseas sellers not to mention who knows what the package will look like when you get it. ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] Immerse yourself in the world of Studio Ghibli's WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE with this rare and like-new English novel by Joan G. Robinson. This collectible item, perfect for fans of the movie, features the characters of Marnie and Anna and is manufactured by KODANSHA LTD. TOKYO. This book is a very rare English version of the novel WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE originally written by Joan G. Robinson in 1967. It features characters Marnie and Anna from the Studio Ghibli animated movie of the same name. The novel is made of paper, measures about 14.9 cm x 10.7 cm and was printed in Japan by KODANSHA LTD., TOKYO in 2014. This item is shipped from the USA with a special flat rate postage of $7.00 for the continental USA. The novel is part of the Kodansha English Library series and is a must-have for lovers of anime & manga. Get your hands on this rare piece of merchandise from WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE and add it to your collection today. WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE is a novel by British author Joan G. Robinson, first published in 1967 by Collins. The story follows Anna, a young girl who temporarily moves to Norfolk to heal after becoming ill. There she meets a mysterious and headstrong girl named Marnie who lives in a house overlooking the marshes. They develop a secretive relationship they come to cherish. The novel explores themes of alienation, loneliness, and forgiveness in childhood. It received highly positive reviews, praised for its intensity of natural imagery, balance of humour with difficult themes, and emotional weight. (From Wikipedia) In 2014, WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE was adapted by STUDIO GHIBLI as an animated film of the same name. It is a beautiful touching movie. This book is the original publication for the purpose of making the animated movie WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE released by Studio Ghibli in the summer of 2014. Author Joan G. Robinson from the UK published WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE in January 1, 1967. Ms. Robinson was not only the author of this beautiful novel, but, she illustrated it as well. She was originally trained as an illustrator in her early years and began writing and illustrating her own stories in 1939.This is one of those Studio Ghibli items that the auction houses in Japan notify buyers that "This item is only available in Japan". 288 Pages 10.7 cm x 14.9 cm I purchased this book from my online Japanese bookstore as new and unused.
Price: 38 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Animation Studio: Studio Ghibli
Convention/Event: Movie premier collectible
Movie: When Marnie Was There
Character: Marnie and Anna
Color: Multicolor
SHIPPING INFO: SHIPPED FROM THE USA
Year Manufactured: 2014
Material: Paper
Item Length: 14.9 cm
Franchise: When Marnie Was There
Brand: KODANSHA LTD., TOKYO
Type: Novel
Language: English
Item Height: 14.9 cm
Theme: Anime & Manga
Features: First Edition Published June 19, 2014
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Item Width: 10.7 cm