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Concluding with the visualisations of the Halo homeworlds, Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds reveals the designs behind Reach, Harvest, Arcadia and Earth, with features on Crow’s Nest, Tsavo Highway, the artefact, New Alexandria and New Mombasa, plus Reach wildlife and interiors, and the detailing and designing of worlds under alien attack.}} | Concluding with the visualisations of the Halo homeworlds, Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds reveals the designs behind Reach, Harvest, Arcadia and Earth, with features on Crow’s Nest, Tsavo Highway, the artefact, New Alexandria and New Mombasa, plus Reach wildlife and interiors, and the detailing and designing of worlds under alien attack.}} | ||
==Content review== | == 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. | ''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 | == 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. | {{Article Quote|Signed prints by Eddie Smith, Sparth, Vitaliy Anikin, and Vladimir Nenov. Limited Edition features exclusive jacket art and unique slipcase design. Limited to 1000 numbered copies world wide.}} | ||
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: | |||
Included are the following pieces | |||
*[[John-117]] by [[Eddie Smith]] (from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'') | *[[John-117]] by [[Eddie Smith]] (from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'') | ||
*Forerunner architecture cover art by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]] (from ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'') | *Forerunner architecture cover art by [[Nicolas Bouvier|Sparth]] (from ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'') | ||
*A corridor battle aboard the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn]]'' by Vitaliy Anikin (from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'') | *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]]'') | *The ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'''s bridge by Vladimir Nenov (from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'') | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Limited edition 1.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (bottom view). | File:Limited edition 1.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (bottom view). | ||
File:Limited edition 2.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (side view). | File:Limited edition 2.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (side view). | ||
File:Limited edition 3.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase (bottom view). | File:Limited edition 3.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase (bottom view). | ||
File:Limited edition 4.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase (spine view). | File:Limited edition 4.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase (spine view). | ||
File: | File:Awakening.jpg|Eddie Smith’s Master Chief from Halo: Combat Evolved (2001). | ||
File:Sparth-forerunner-cover | File:Sparth-forerunner-cover.jpg|Sparth’s Forerunner architecture from the novel, Halo: Cryptum (2011). | ||
File:Poa concept 04.jpg|Vitaliy Anikin’s corridor battle from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011). | File:Poa concept 04.jpg|Vitaliy Anikin’s corridor battle from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011). | ||
File:Tandr concept 08.jpg|Vladimir Nenov’s ship interior from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011). | File:Tandr concept 08.jpg|Vladimir Nenov’s ship interior from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011). | ||
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*[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/titan-books-signs-up-10th-anniversary-halo-art-book/52225 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Official Press Release''] | *[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/titan-books-signs-up-10th-anniversary-halo-art-book/52225 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Official Press Release''] | ||
*[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Great-Journey-Building-Worlds/dp/0857685627/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1304976455&sr=8-10 '''Amazon.com''' - ''Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds''] | *[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Great-Journey-Building-Worlds/dp/0857685627/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1304976455&sr=8-10 '''Amazon.com''' - ''Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds''] | ||
*[http://titanbooks.com/halo-the-art-of-building-worlds-ltd-the-great-journey-collectors-limited-special-edition-with-signed-prints-5721/ '''TitanBooks''': ''The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds - Collectors Limited Special Edition With Signed Prints''] | |||
{{Books}} | {{Books}} | ||
[[Category:Books|The Great Journey]] | [[Category:Books|The Great Journey]] | ||
[[Category:Canon|The Great Journey]] | [[Category:Canon|The Great Journey]] | ||
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Martin Robinson |
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October 18th, 2011 |
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Print (Hardcover) |
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192 pages |
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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
Template:Article Quote 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
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).
- Awakening.jpg
Eddie Smith’s Master Chief from Halo: Combat Evolved (2001).
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).
