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ORIGINAL ISSUE 1989
LICENSED AND APPROVED BY STUDIO GHIBLI
From
KIKI\'S DELIVERY SERVICE
one of the most beloved Japanese films of all time.
Kiki\'s Delivery Service premiered on July 29, 1989 in Japanese theaters with a total box office of US $31 million in gross receipts.
Kiki\'s Delivery Servicewas 1989\'shighest-grossing film in Japan.
Kiki\'s Delivery Servicealso grossedUS $5,190,000 in Hong Kong upon release there in 1990.
Later re-releases and international releases between 2004 and 2020 grossed US $10,276,218 worldwide,
adding up to $41,795,218 grossed worldwide as of 2020.
HARD TO FIND
\"KIKI AND JIJI\"OFFICIAL POSTCARD
FROM
BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT
(DISTRIBUTOR OF MANY GHIBLI FILMS)
Byartist Kondo Yoshifumi
FORTHE SERIOUS
STUDIO GHIBLI POSTCARD COLLECTOR
IT\'SALL ABOUT THE ARTWORK!
StudioGhibli postcards from the films are typically available, usually manyin limited quantities,
from the main source - GhibliMuseum, Mitaka, Japan, Ghibli Park, Aichi, Japan,
LawsonConvenience Shops, Disney and Donguri Republic Stores inJapan.
Postcards are an emotive, tangible representation ofaffection to the movie
and which areintricatelydesigned and publishedfeaturing photosand scenes from the film.
Theylast almost forever and don\'t degrademuch the longer you keep them,
the more valuable theycould become over time.
IFYOU ARE A SERIOUS STUDIO GHIBLI POSTCARD COLLECTOR BE WATCHFUL FOR:
(1) the original vintage postcardsfrom the Ghibli Museum\'s opening in 2001;
(2) the originalpostcards from Ghibli Park\'s opening in 2022;
(3)postcards demonstrative of the movie campaign from a Studio Ghiblifilm;
(4) Original image board postcards;
(5)original limited edition art postcards;
(6) Studio Ghibli layout drawingpostcards;
(7) postcards from the various artist\'s artexhibitions throughout Japan,
making these particularpostcards very attractive, in that they are sold only at thevenue
and then their availability ends...so, they canbecome fairly valuable in time,
and especially (8) postcards by these top Studio Ghibli designers, artists and animators:
(1) Hayao Miyazaki;
(2) Oga Kazuo;
(3) Takahata Isao;
(4) Nizo Yamamoto;
(5) Goro Miyazaki;
(6) Kondo Katsua;
(7) Kondo Yoshifumi;
(8) Yoshida Noboru;
(9) Hiromasa Yonashi;
(10) Hiroshi Ohno;
(11) Yohei Taneda
Mostof the artist\'s use their original Studio Ghibli paintings for theproduction of postcards
so that the best possible picturequality is assured.
This postcard memorabilia notonly serves as a physical memento of the movie going experience inJapan,
butalsoconsideredvery collectible if their condition is preserved based on theirrarity, limited availability,
movie popularity, aestheticappeal and postcard scene design.
In the old days, people hadlimited ways to recall and re-experience a movie.
Now, one wayfor fans to experience the movies they had seen is with postcardsfrom the movie...
and so the postcard culture began to grow and is graduallyspreading.
FORTHE SERIOUS STUDIO GHIBLI POSTCARD COLLECTOR
PLEASE DO NOTOVERLOOK THE REVERSE SIDE OF POSTCARDS:
(1)
Studio Ghibli seal,\"ART OF GHIBLI ORIGINAL COLLECTION\" (with Totoro mascot in the center),
features bright, high-quality images from Studio Ghibli films on the front, typically includes the special
authentication sticker, \"Made in Japan\" text and the postcard\'s official identification information on the back.
These postcards are printed using the original paint colors from the studio\'s archives,
which are often more vivid than those seen in the final films and indicates they are official museum
merchandise exclusively produced for the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Japan.
While these postcards carry the\"ART OF GHIBLI ORIGINAL COLLECTION\"branding,
they are very distinct from thewidely available, mass-market Studio Ghibli: 100 Collectible Postcards set
published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA and manufactured in China.
(2)
Postcards with the following on the reverse side:
\"ARTCOLLECTION OF GHIBLI MUSEUM\"
\"GHIBLI MUSEUMMITAKA\"These are mostly sold at the museum\'s Tri-Hawks Reading Room and Mamma Aiuto gift shop
andare exclusive, limited-edition merchandise, often showcasing special artwork,
which are not typically found on standard, mass-produced postcard sets like
Studio Ghibli: 100 Collectible Postcards by Chronicle Books,San Francisco, CA and manufactured in China.
(3)
Postcards featuring \"OGA KAZUO ART COLLECTION\" (or other Studio Ghibli artists)on the back are
exclusive, high-quality prints sold at the Studio Ghibli Museum in the Mamma Aiuto Store
showcasing the detailed paintings by the artist.
The postcards highlight the lush, hand-painted watercolors and poster color character details
and landscapes that define the Ghibli aesthetic.
Collectors often regard these postcards as among the best, authentic, officially
licensed Studio Ghibli postcards available.
Shipping right here in the USA in a matter of just couple of days
instead of weeks or possibly months from overseas sellers
(if you can find this postcard overseas)
not to mention who knows what the package will look like
when you get it.
Buena Vista Home Entertainment that any fan of the franchise
would love to add to their collection.The postcard was originally painted as a concept drawing in 1989 forStudio Ghibli\'s
KIKI\'S DELIVERY SERVICEand depicts Kiki and Jiji.The postcard is a vibrant multicolor watercolor artwork by artist Yoshifumi Kondo,
capturing the essence of the character and the magical world of the movie.Originally procured in Japan from purchasing aKIKI\'S DELIVERY SERVICEDVD in 2001.After obtaining it new, it was put in a protective bag and stored in a cool, dark place.The delicate touch of the colors and the brushwork are very beautiful.This is an amazing piece ofKIKI\'S DELIVERY SERVICEwatercolor postcard art
by artistYoshifumi Kondo andis nearly impossible to locate today!Don\'t miss the chance to get your hands on this item!
BEAUTIFUL UNUSED CONDITION
and
BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED(glass)