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'''''Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds''''' is a hardcover art book that chronicles the artwork behind the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] from 2001 to 2011. It is part of [[343 Industries]]' plans for the ten-year anniversary celebration of the franchise.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/titan-books-signs-up-10th-anniversary-halo-art-book/52225 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Titan Books Signs Up 10th Anniversary Halo Art Book'']</ref> Published by reference/companion and art book specialists [[Wikipedia:Titan Books|Titan Books]], ''Halo: The Great Journey'' was organized and designed by Martin Robinson, a ''Halo'' enthusiast and award-winning journalist for Eurogamer and IGN UK. It features over 400 concept art pieces, sketches and commentaries and was released on [[2011|October 18th, 2011]]. | '''''Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds''''' is a hardcover art book that chronicles the artwork behind the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]] from 2001 to 2011. It is part of [[343 Industries]]' plans for the ten-year anniversary celebration of the franchise.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/titan-books-signs-up-10th-anniversary-halo-art-book/52225 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Titan Books Signs Up 10th Anniversary Halo Art Book'']</ref> Published by reference/companion and art book specialists [[Wikipedia:Titan Books|Titan Books]], ''Halo: The Great Journey'' was organized and designed by Martin Robinson, a ''Halo'' enthusiast and award-winning journalist for ''Eurogamer'' and ''IGN UK''. It features over 400 concept art pieces, sketches and commentaries and was released on [[2011|October 18th, 2011]]. | ||
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Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds is a hardcover art book that chronicles the artwork behind the Halo universe from 2001 to 2011. It is part of 343 Industries' plans for the ten-year anniversary celebration of the franchise.[1] Published by reference/companion and art book specialists Titan Books, Halo: The Great Journey was organized and designed by Martin Robinson, a Halo enthusiast and award-winning journalist for Eurogamer and IGN UK. It features over 400 concept art pieces, sketches and commentaries and was released on October 18th, 2011.
Official summary
Content review
The Great Journey begins with a foreword by Frank O'Connor and an introductory overview of the last 10 years of the Halo universe. For a complete overview, read section Official summary above.
Limited Edition
A 1,000 numbered copy UK-exclusive limited edition was also released. This edition features a unique slipcase cover as well as four hand-signed prints of Halo artwork.
Included are the following pieces;
- John-117 by Eddie Smith (from Halo: Combat Evolved)
- Forerunner architecture cover art by Sparth (from Halo: Cryptum)
- A corridor battle aboard the UNSC Pillar of Autumn by Vitaliy Anikin (from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)
- The Truth and Reconciliation's bridge by Vladimir Nenov (from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)
Gallery
- GJ preview page 1.jpg
Preview page 1.
- GJ preview page 2.jpg
Preview page 2.
- GJ preview page 3.jpg
Preview page 3.
- GJ preview page 4.jpg
Preview page 4.
Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (bottom view).
Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (side view).
Limited Edition slipcase (bottom view).
Limited Edition slipcase (spine view).
- Halo1 awakening artist eddie smith2.jpg
Eddie Smith’s Master Chief from Halo: Combat Evolved (2001).
- Sparth-forerunner-cover-final cmyk.jpg
Sparth’s Forerunner architecture from the novel, Halo: Cryptum (2011).
- Poa concept 04.jpg
Vitaliy Anikin’s corridor battle from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011).
- Tandr concept 08.jpg
Vladimir Nenov’s ship interior from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011).
