Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Book of Interest: Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Art of the Animated Series)



Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of my favorite series and so when I saw this book at the store, I knew I had to get this. I thought the artwork was beautiful as well as all the behind the scenes concept art. I will be adding this to my wish list.

Book: Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Art of the Animated Series) by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko

Description:

 Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has been one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series. Offering an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world besieged by war, it is also beautifully executed, harmonizing Western influences with aesthetic inspiration drawn from a diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit.

An unprecedented look at the concept, design, and production art behind this smash-hit, award-winning series, Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Art of the Animated Series features hundreds of images, most of which Nickelodeon has never released to the public, and chronicles the show's development - from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond! With extensive commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. 

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