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{{Title|''Halo: The Great Journey – The Art of Building Worlds''}}
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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 18, 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 was 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 18, 2011]].


==Official summary==
==Official summary==
{{Article Quote|The award-winning Halo series of video games is 10 years old. Having sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, millions of fans have spent billions of hours with the Master Chief and Noble Six, defeating the Covenant and saving the Universe. Now, for the first time in a single art book, Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds brings together a lavish and spectacular collection of groundbreaking art from the entire range of Halo games. This is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe, with over 400 images including sketches, commentary, and concept art from all stages of development, including characters, weapons, and sweeping landscapes as envisioned by more than thirty of the amazing artists behind the first ten years of Halo including Isaac Hannaford, Shi Kai Wang, Frank Capezzuto and Jaime Jones.<br>
{{Article quote|The award-winning Halo series of video games is 10 years old. Having sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, millions of fans have spent billions of hours with the Master Chief and Noble Six, defeating the Covenant and saving the Universe. Now, for the first time in a single art book, Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds brings together a lavish and spectacular collection of groundbreaking art from the entire range of Halo games. This is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe, with over 400 images including sketches, commentary, and concept art from all stages of development, including characters, weapons, and sweeping landscapes as envisioned by more than thirty of the amazing artists behind the first ten years of Halo including Isaac Hannaford, Shi Kai Wang, Frank Capezzuto and Jaime Jones.<br>


From the earliest concepts for Pillar of Autumn and The Maw to the streets of New Mombasa, from the Master Chief to Noble Six, here you’ll find unparalleled access to the artistic innovation of the Halo archive charting the glorious decade that gave us HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED, HALO 2, HALO 3, HALO WARS, HALO 3: ODST, Halo Legends and HALO: REACH.<br>
From the earliest concepts for Pillar of Autumn and The Maw to the streets of New Mombasa, from the Master Chief to Noble Six, here you’ll find unparalleled access to the artistic innovation of the Halo archive charting the glorious decade that gave us HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED, HALO 2, HALO 3, HALO WARS, HALO 3: ODST, Halo Legends and HALO: REACH.<br>
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== Limited edition ==
== Limited edition ==
{{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.}}
{{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:
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]]'')
*[[John-117]] by [[Eddie Smith]] (from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'')
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File:Limited edition 4.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase (spine view).
File:Limited edition 4.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase (spine view).
File:H3 - MC by Ashley Wood.png|Ashley Wood's ''Halo 3'' artwork used for the Limited Edition's cover.
File:H3 - MC by Ashley Wood.png|Ashley Wood's ''Halo 3'' artwork used for the Limited Edition's cover.
File:HaloMovie Awakening Concept.jpg|Eddie Smith’s Master Chief from the [[Halo film]].
File:HaloMovie Awakening Concept.jpg|Eddie Smith's Master Chief from the [[Halo film]].
File:Sparth-forerunner-cover.jpg|Sparth’s Forerunner architecture from the novel, Halo: Cryptum (2011).
File:Sparth-forerunner-cover.jpg|Sparth's Forerunner architecture from the novel, Halo: Cryptum (2011).
File:HCEA_PillarOfAutumn_CorridorBattle_Concept.jpg|Vitaliy Anikin’s corridor battle from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011).
File:HCEA_PillarOfAutumn_CorridorBattle_Concept.jpg|Vitaliy Anikin's corridor battle from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011).
File:HCEA_TruthAndReconciliation_Bridge_Concept.jpg|Vladimir Nenov’s ship interior from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011).
File:HCEA_TruthAndReconciliation_Bridge_Concept.jpg|Vladimir Nenov's ship interior from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011).
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==See also==
==See also==
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*[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'']
*[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'']


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