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The Art of Halo

When Halo(r) hit the shelves with the launch of the Xbox(r) 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 Halois 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.

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* Meet the brains behind Bungie, the birthplace of Halo

* Feast your eyes on a panorama of all-newartwork 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 GameProdeclares "above and beyond what console gamers have come to expect"-in one virtuoso volume!

Audience
adult
Length
short · 176 pages

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