The Art of Halo: Creating A Virtual World

Eric S. Trautmann

ISBN 10: 0345475860 / ISBN 13: 9780345475862

Published by Del Rey (edition First Edition), 2004

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0345475860-11-1

Synopsis:

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!

From the Inside Flap: 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!

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Halo: Creating A Virtual World
Publisher: Del Rey (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.