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Title: The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series - Book 1: Air SECOND EDITION
Authors: Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
Upcoming Release: March 9, 2021
Review of 1st Edition (2013)
Synopsis: Reprinted just in time for the anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season. Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life!
Review: I reviewed this book back in 2013 while the show was still airing. I've included that review below. To be honest, I don't think there's been any changes or additions to this edition. I really enjoyed the forward from Janet Varney. The book is filled with excellent looks into the design process for the characters, the locations, the pro bending, and more. I also really enjoy the ending with the fun ancillary artwork. I give this book a 4.5/5.
Synopsis: Reprinted just in time for the anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season. Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life!
Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book One - Air--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender!
Review: I reviewed this book back in 2013 while the show was still airing. I've included that review below. To be honest, I don't think there's been any changes or additions to this edition. I really enjoyed the forward from Janet Varney. The book is filled with excellent looks into the design process for the characters, the locations, the pro bending, and more. I also really enjoy the ending with the fun ancillary artwork. I give this book a 4.5/5.
Review from 1st Edition (2013): I absolutely loved Avatar: The Last Airbender. It was such a unique show. We won't mention the movie. The Legend of Korra has continued that uniqueness. It takes place in the same world, but so much has changed. I love seeing actual progression in a fantasy world. Usually a fantasy world is stable for decades or even sometimes centuries. Progress has come to the world of the Avatar. Mechanical contraptions begin to appear for a not quite steampunk kind of feel.
This book shows the art progression for the whole first season or Book One of Legend of Korra. So if you haven't finished the first season, be warned that this book contains spoilers.
This book has everything when it comes to artwork. There are small sketches of the initial ideas for characters. There are full spreads of a beautiful landscape or action scene. There are even some diagrams of the technology. All of the artwork is beautiful. It's all so detailed.
In addition to the art, there is a foreword and comments throughout the book from the creators. There are nice little tidbits describing a characters evolution or inspiration.
This book would be a perfect gift for a fan of the television series. I could just flip through these pages and admire the artwork for hours.
-PAUL
This book shows the art progression for the whole first season or Book One of Legend of Korra. So if you haven't finished the first season, be warned that this book contains spoilers.
This book has everything when it comes to artwork. There are small sketches of the initial ideas for characters. There are full spreads of a beautiful landscape or action scene. There are even some diagrams of the technology. All of the artwork is beautiful. It's all so detailed.
In addition to the art, there is a foreword and comments throughout the book from the creators. There are nice little tidbits describing a characters evolution or inspiration.
This book would be a perfect gift for a fan of the television series. I could just flip through these pages and admire the artwork for hours.
-PAUL
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