Hobbit Desolation of Smaug Chronicles Art & Design Sealed Hardcover
Language: English
Published by Harper Design / Weta, 2012
Series: Book 1 of 6 - The Hobbit
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: CollectibleEntertainment, Palm Bay, FL, U.S.A.CollectibleEntertainment
AbeBooks seller since July 3, 2019
Condition: Used - As new
US$ 149.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Art & Design explores and celebrates the creative vision of the second film in Academy Awardwinning filmmaker Peter Jackson's trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. This lavish volume follows Bilbo, Gandalf, and Thorin's Company of Dwarves eastward, through hitherto unseen regions of Middle-earth, on their quest to reclaim the lost realm of Erebor from the Dragon Smaug. Exploring the design and development of the environments, cultures, creatures, and artifacts encountered by the characters, it is filled with more than one thousand stunning images of conceptual art, supplementary photographs, and detailed commentary provided by the film's cast and crew. As a bonus feature, unique to this book, there is a special fold-out replica of the portrait of the Master of Lake-town, played by Stephen Fry, exactly as it appears in the film. Sealed Hardcover is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly. Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover is Brand New & Unread. Fine + condition. (Back Top Left Corner is seriously bumped!) Printer/Publisher errors > bumped corners caused by the publisher improperly packaging & shipping)otherwise Brand New & Unread! Very Nice! Please See Scans!! A must have for any serious Hobbit and/or Lord of the Rings collector / enthusiast.…
Seller Inventory # 006063
- Title
- Hobbit Desolation of Smaug Chronicles Art & Design Sealed Hardcover
- Author
- Daniel Falconer
- Publisher
- Harper Design / Weta
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- As New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0062200909
- ISBN 13
- 9780062200907
- Illustrator
- Various, Gus Hunter, Monique Hamon
- Series
- Book 1 of 6: The Hobbit
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles: Art & Design is a sumptuous celebration of the creative vision of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to bring Middle-earth to life, who each provide detailed and entertaining commentary that reveals the story behind the vision.
As a bonus feature unique to this book, there is a special fold-out map printed in glow-in-the-dark ink and a giant four-page fold-out of Bilbo's contract.
Complied by Weta Workshop senior concept designer Daniel Falconer, this is the first in a series of lavish hardcover books written and designed by the award-winning team at Weta, who are working closely with the production team to guarantee that these books will be bursting with insider information and stunning visual imagery.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Weta Workshop is a multi-award winning conceptual design and physical manufacturing facility based out of Wellington, New Zealand, servicing the world's entertainment and wider creative industries. Weta Workshop is also a multi-disciplinary facility, with crew members expert in a diverse range of disciplines all housed under the one roof. These services include conceptual design and the manufacturing of weapons, armor and chainmail, specialist props, custom vehicles, specialty costumes, miniatures and models, special makeup and prosthetics, and public art installations or displays. The team at Weta enjoys engaging in projects holistically, from preliminary technical analysis and conceptual design through to manufacture across all departments and the final delivery of product and crew to set, anywhere in the world. Drawing on more than twenty years of filmmaking experience, five-time Oscar-winning design and special effects supervisor Richard Taylor is intimately involved in all projects from concept through to delivery. Best known for the company's design and effects work on award-winning film projects, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar, District 9, and The Adventures of Tintin, Weta Workshop is not limited to film and television, offering services to creative industries worldwide
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
CollectibleEntertainment
Palm Bay, FL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since July 3, 2019
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 5 business days | 6 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 0.00 |
Payment methods
- Paypal
Store description
Your Source for >>> Star Wars, Star Trek, Aliens, Predator, Conan, Terminator, Tarzan, Batman, Spiderman, Godzilla, Battlestar Galactica, Indiana Jones, James Bond, Marvel, Dark Horse, DC, Image, Comics, Hard Covers, Magazines, Trade Paperbacks, Science Fiction, Horror, Action, Mystery... and a whole lot more!! Check in daily to see New Listings!
Specialty
Rare Hardcovers & Trade Paperbacks & Comic Books & MagazinesSeller's business information
CollectibleEntertainment
FL, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.