The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the. More than 220 pages long and including a special foldout unique to this book, it is packed. Ever since i bought the book, i wanted to replicate all the artwork from it. Dec 19, 20 last year, i was thrilled to have received the hobbit. Last year, i was thrilled to have received the hobbit. There are plenty of high quality images that fans of the film will be interested in. This is another beautiful book by the weta artists that did all the costumes, sets and props for the hobbit. Hobbit tolkien the hobbit dungeons and dragons draw tutorial star wars personajes sword design medieval weapons elvish fantasy weapons deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people.
This 224 page book explores the design process and development of the environments, cultures, creatures and artifacts with over 1,000 images of concept art, photographs and commentary provided by the films cast and. This is the 3rd book in what will be a 6book series of wetas chronicles of the hobbit trilogy. Its predominantly hand drawn plus digital painting art with some 3d renders, and a few photos of miniature props. One covers the concept art, which is this one, and the other covers the props, sets and the physical aspects of the film. Chock full of insider stories, details, and insights, the hobbit.
The book is all art and there arent a lot of photos, so you wont find behind the. Featured in this particular book are the environment, props, character and creature designs. This books provides an extensive backstage overview of all the magnificient craft and design that went into creating the costumes, looks and props for the films. Big hobbit movie spoilers from the five armies chronicles art and design book. Art and design marks the beginning of a series of comprehensive and beautifully presented books created by the artists at the heart of. The hobbit chronicles books by weta are an absolute piece of art and is a must for every movie fan of peter jacksons lotr and hobbit movies. For any fans of the hobbit movies, or fans of movie making in general, this is a must. An unexpected journey chronicles ii creatures and characters, which was a fantastic companion to the film.
If you dont already know, each of the hobbit films usually come with two companion books. In my view weta is the best magic and fantasy shop in the world. A celebration of peter jacksons creative vision, packed with concept artwork and development paintings from his film the hobbit. This is the 3rd book in what will be a 6 book series of wetas chronicles of the hobbit trilogy. Concept art based on the hobbit chronicles art and design book. Dec 01, 2014 big hobbit movie spoilers from the five armies chronicles art and design book. This artbook is still hardcover, 208 pages, and is as detailed and packed as the earlier hobbit chronicles books. About the author weta workshop is a multiaward winning conceptual design and physical manufacturing facility based out. There are 240 pages of drawings, photos and paintings from the artists and designers that did all the magic behind the scenes. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. 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. You can buy it on amazon here pegged to the release of the hobbit.
The ultimate celebration of the second hobbit movie reveals the full creative vision of the art and design teams with more than 1,000 exclusive images and photos, including designs and concepts that never made it to the big screen. The desolation of smaug, the second film in the trilogy adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece the hobbit, by jrr tolkien. The hobbit chronicles series by daniel falconer goodreads. Jan 02, 2014 this artbook is still hardcover, 208 pages, and is as detailed and packed as the earlier hobbit chronicles books. Daniel falconer the ultimate celebration of the second hobbit movie reveals the full creative vision of the art and design teams with more than 1,000 exclusive images and photos, including designs and concepts that.
Dec 14, 2012 daniel falconer has been a designer at weta workshop for more than fifteen years, producing conceptual art as part of the design team on many of the companys high profile projects including the lord of the rings, king kong, the chronicles of narnia, avatar, and now the hobbit. A series of companion books that detail the art and design process behind the film series of the hobbit. The hobbit an unexpected journey chronicles art book and. The book offers an unprecedented insight into the conceptual processes behind the making of an epic film. Be sure to check out some of the art books ive created. Big hobbit movie spoilers from the five armies chronicles. The price of the book varies depending on who the publisher is. Pdf chronicles art design download full pdf book download. Daniel falconer has been a designer at weta workshop for more than fifteen years, producing conceptual art as part of the design team on many of the companys high profile projects including the lord of the rings, king kong, the chronicles of. This book features the character sketches, production design and concept art of the desolation of smaug. 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 middleearth to life. The book showcases art by the films concept art directors alan lee and john howe, alongside work by other artists from weta workshop, weta digital, and 3foot7. Readers will be able to follow the design process as it unfolds with early sketches and final designs. Big hobbit movie spoilers from the five armies chronicles art.
Thats one wow for each of the hobbit artbooks that were published so far. Art and design marks the beginning of a series of comprehensive and beautifully presented books created by the artists at the heart of the filmmaking process. Art and design showcases work by artists from weta workshop, weta digital, and 3foot7. 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 middleearth to life, who each provide detailed and entertaining commentary that reveals the story behind the vision.