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The Art of Halo: Creating A Virtual World

The Art of Halo: Creating A Virtual WorldAuthor: Eric S. Trautmann
Brand: Random House
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 18 reviews
Sales Rank: 314256

Media: Paperback
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4

MPN: 9780345475862
ISBN: 0345475860
Dewey Decimal Number: 794.816836
EAN: 9780345475862
ASIN: 0345475860

Publication Date: November 9, 2004
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Product Description

When Halo hit the shelves with the launch of the Xbox in 2001, it was an immediate sensation. This action-packed science fictionmilitary combat game, set on a distant, war-torn, artificial planet, became an instant triumph with gamersand scored numerous awards for its innovations, irresistibly, and sheer thrills.

The Art of Halo is a showcase of its stunning visual style, a fascinating guided tour through the making of the phenomenonfrom bright idea to brilliant resultand a testament to the creativity of the artists at Bungie Studios.

Meet the brains behind Bungie, the birthplace of Halo

Feast your eyes on a panorama of all-new artwork from its spectacular sequel Halo 2one of the most eagerly-awaited games of 2004

Discover the art of game design from the inside out, in interviews withand illustrations bythe Halo creative team

Learn the secrets of designing gear from the artists themselves

Follow the construction of a crucial sequence from storyboard to completion, along with pages from the actual script

Thrill to a gallery of glorious Halo artwork, including action figure designs, game packaging, cartoon strips, posters, T-shirts, and more

It's all herethe story behind the sensation that GamePro declares "above and beyond what console gamers have come to expect"in one virtuoso volume!

Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages



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5 out of 5 stars Incredible Art   November 17, 2004
B. Sullivan (Halifax, NS Canada)
25 out of 31 found this review helpful

This has to be one of the most fascinating and amazing collections of artwork I've ever seen... and it's from a videogame! The artwork produced by Bungie is nothing if not spectacular. The artistry, imagination, and dedication needed to bring those ideas to life in a game is beyond what one would expect from a game. Halo is truly a work of art in itself. The look into character development and design is something a gamer doesn't always get to see. This will make them appreciate the amazing work that Bungie does even more.


5 out of 5 stars The Art of Halo   December 31, 2007
Samuel Clemens
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This has great artwork from the Halo Game Series. Very crisp and detailed - all on glossy print paper.


5 out of 5 stars Stunning !!!   July 22, 2008
Canadian Gypsy (Grapevine Texas)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book clearly shows just how much time, energy, passion & love went into creating the entire world of Halo. The creation of the art work is simply stunning, if you enjoy glorious colour & unbelievable creative spirits, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of this book. Then as a added treat, check out on-line some of the HD trailers which are available, if your able, try to get copies on DVD & watch them on a large screen TV in full HD mode ... check your heart rate before & after ... if you don't have goose bumps & want to run out & buy a Xbox 360 & Halo 2 or 3 ... you may want to check your pulse. 5 stars out of 5 stars ... easy.


5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, Great Buy   August 11, 2006
Kyle L. Sigo (West Lafayette, IN USA)
Even someone who isn't a dedicated/hardcore fan of the Halo series can appreciate the beautiful art and all the work that went into designing this game. Worth every penny.


5 out of 5 stars Very cool for a Halo fan!   November 5, 2006
Kenneth A Schmidt
Bought it for my son who loves Halo...it was a big hit!

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