His first book, BFI Film Classics: Spirited Away, was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2008 -- "Persuasively and fluidly written" (Time Out London), "the kind of poetic, insightful examination that Spirited Away deserves" (Ain't It Cool News). Osmond has gained high praise for his thoughtful and intellectual take on animation, and is seen as an expert in his field. His new work Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist, about veteran Japanese animator and director Satoshi Kon, is a stunningly rich exploration of an influential filmmaker.