This is "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Making Book," published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha in 2004. It was released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the film's release in Japan and is a luxurious collection of production materials that details the behind-the-scenes of the film's creation. Main Contents of the Book: Vast Materials: Over 400 valuable materials, including sketches, concept art, storyboards, and making-of photos, are featured in full color. Film's Original Story: Includes the original poem by Tim Burton that served as the basis for the film, as well as all the lyrics from the movie. Behind the Scenes of Production: The highly labor-intensive stop-motion animation technique (which took approximately 3 years to complete) is explained in detail, with the dedication and anecdotes of over 140 staff members. Author: Frank Thompson (Author), Shiro Shinagawa (Translator) Publisher: Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publication Date: September 30, 2004 Specifications: 192 pages / Large format book Original Price at the Time: 3,200 yen (excluding tax) *Please note that returns are not accepted. Thank you for your understanding. Thank you for looking.