The Art of Halo

(Paperback)-When HaloA{R} hit the shelves with the launch of the XboxA{R} in 2001, it was an immediate sensation. This action-packed science fictionamilitary combat game, set on a distant, war-torn, artificial planet, became an instant triumph with gamersaand 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 phenomenonafrom bright idea to brilliant resultaand a testament to the creativity of the artists at Bungie Studios. a{cent} Meet the brains behind Bungie, the birthplace of Halo a{cent} Feast your eyes on a panorama of all-new artwork from its spectacular sequel Halo 2 aone of the most eagerly-awaited games of 2004 a{cent} Discover the art of game design from the inside out, in interviews withaand illustrations byathe Halo creative team a{cent} Learn the secrets of designing gear from the artists themselves a{cent} Follow the construction of a crucial sequence from storyboard to completion, along with pages from the actual script a{cent} Thrill to a gallery of glorious Halo artwork, including action figure designs, game packaging, cartoon strips, posters, T-shirts, and more Itas all hereathe story behind the sensation that GamePro declares aabove and beyond what console gamers have come to expectaain one virtuoso volume!