The Art of Halo: Creating A Virtual World
Eric S. Trautmann
ISBN 10: 0345475860 ISBN 13: 9780345475862
Published by Del Rey, 2004
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A collection of interviews, anecdotes, commentary, and artwork spotlights the innovative work of the artists, musicians, writers, and game developers of Bungie Studios who created the best-selling Xbox game Halo, in a dramatic overview of the complete game development process and its characters, weaponry, technology, and alien environments. Original. 55,000 first printing.
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When Halo® hit the shelves with the launch of the Xbox® in 2001, it was an immediate sensation. This action-packed science fiction military combat game, set on a distant, war-torn, artificial planet, became an instant triumph with gamers and scored numerous awards for its innovations, irresistibility, and sheer thrills. The Art of Halo is a showcase of its stunning visual style, a fascinating guided tour through the making of the phenomenon from bright idea to brilliant result and 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 2 one of the most eagerly-awaited games of 2004
Discover the art of game design from the inside out, in interviews with and illustrations by the 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 here the story behind the sensation that GamePro declares above and beyond what console gamers have come to expect in one virtuoso volume!
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Art of Halo: Creating A Virtual World
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good