Writer: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino
Artist: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, and Various
Genre: Art Book
Features: Preview
Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has remained one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series to date, and it's not too hard to see why . . . Not only does it offer an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world long-besieged by war, all the while serving up top-notch entertainment. It's also beautifully executed, a stunning masterpiece of animated storytelling that harmonizes 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 series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Art of the Animated Series chronicles the show's development -- from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond! -- along with behind-the-scenes commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
* Featuring hundreds of images, most of which Nickelodeon has never released to the public!
* Soon to be adapted as a trilogy of major motion pictures by M. Night Shyamalan and Paramount Pictures Studio.
Artist: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, and Various
Genre: Art Book
Features: Preview
Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has remained one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series to date, and it's not too hard to see why . . . Not only does it offer an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world long-besieged by war, all the while serving up top-notch entertainment. It's also beautifully executed, a stunning masterpiece of animated storytelling that harmonizes 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 series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Art of the Animated Series chronicles the show's development -- from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond! -- along with behind-the-scenes commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
* Featuring hundreds of images, most of which Nickelodeon has never released to the public!
* Soon to be adapted as a trilogy of major motion pictures by M. Night Shyamalan and Paramount Pictures Studio.
Publication Date: May 19, 2010
Format: FC, 184 pages, HC, 9" x 12"
Price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 1-59582-504-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-504-9
Format: FC, 184 pages, HC, 9" x 12"
Price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 1-59582-504-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-504-9
