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{{Title|''The Art of Halo 3''}}
{{Title|''The Art of Halo 3''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Era|RW|}}
{{Reference book infobox
{{Reference book infobox
|name=''The Art of Halo 3''
|name=''The Art of Halo 3''
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|editor=
|editor=
|illustrator=
|illustrator=
|publisher=[[Prima Games]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
|publisher=[[Prima Games]]<ref name="Amazon" />
|publication=[[2008#November|November 25, 2008]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
|publication=[[2008#November|November 25, 2008]]<ref name="Amazon" />
|media=Print {{C|hardcover}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
|media=Print {{C|hardcover}}<ref name="Amazon" />
|length=168 pages{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
|length=168 pages<ref name="Amazon" />
|dimensions=10.3 x 0.6 x 10.3 inches{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
|dimensions=10.3 x 0.6 x 10.3 inches<ref name="Amazon" />
|weight={{Convert|1.8|lb|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
|weight={{Convert|1.8|lb|kg}}<ref name="Amazon" />
|ISBN=*[[Special:BookSources/0761560726|0761560726]]
|ISBN=*[[Special:BookSources/0761560726|0761560726]]
*[[Special:BookSources/978-0761560722|978-0761560722]]
*[[Special:BookSources/978-0761560722|978-0761560722]]
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== Official summary ==
== Official summary ==
{{Article quote|Stunning layouts of hundreds of pieces of concept art from Halo 3. Enter the creative world behind the smash hit video game. Commentary from Bungie artists on their vision of the world of Halo. Hardcover, square trim book to showcase the art in a classic, lasting format.{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}}}
{{Article Quote|Stunning layouts of hundreds of pieces of concept art from Halo 3. Enter the creative world behind the smash hit video game. Commentary from Bungie artists on their vision of the world of Halo. Hardcover, square trim book to showcase the art in a classic, lasting format.<ref name="Amazon" />}}


== Content review==
== Content review==
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*The book reveals how a [[Halo Array|Halo]] is built and terraformed.
*The book reveals how a [[Halo Array|Halo]] is built and terraformed.
*The ordnance for each [[UNSC]] weapon is shown.
*The ordnance for each [[UNSC]] weapon is shown.
*It is stated, likely inaccurately, that the [[D77-TC Pelican]] troop bay is large enough to fit a modern-day Abrams M1A1 Tank in it.
*It is stated, likely inaccurately, that the [[D77-TC Pelican]] troop bay is large enough to fit a modern day Abrams M1A1 Tank in it.
*Several other Flood [[Pure Form]]s were designed, including a Stealth form, and a concept of a Flood transport vehicle/creature was also created.
*Several other Flood [[Pure Form]]s were designed, including a Stealth form, and a concept of a Flood transport vehicle/creature was also created.
*The [[Guardian#Production notes|Guardians]] are revealed and have a strong resemblance to the Compilers from Marathon.
*The [[Guardian#Production notes|Guardians]] are revealed and have a strong resemblance to the Compilers from Marathon.
*The [[Strato-Sentinel]] is revealed and explained.
*The [[Strato-Sentinel]] is revealed and explained.
*A seaborne [[UNSC Navy]] is revealed as well, including a concept of a 26th-century aircraft carrier.
*A seaborne [[UNSC Navy]] is revealed as well, including a concept of a 26th century aircraft carrier.
*Along with the cover art for ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', a full sketch of the [[SPI armor]] is included.
*Along with the cover art for ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', a full sketch of the [[SPI armor]] is included.
*The book reveals seven armor permutations that didn't make it past the concept art stage. This includes a desert camo version, what appears to be an Orbital Drop version, and a variation of the [[Scout]], [[Rogue]], and [[Hayabusa]] armors.
*The book reveals seven armor permutations that didn't make it past the conceptual art stage. This includes a desert camo version, what appears to be an Orbital Drop version, and a variation of the [[Scout]], [[Rogue]], and [[Hayabusa]] armors.
*The book also includes a collection of environment concepts for the campaign and multiplayer levels of ''Halo 3''.
*The book also includes a collection of environment concepts for the campaign and multiplayer levels of ''Halo 3''.
==Trivia==
In late 2008 or early 2009, ''The Art of Halo 3'' unknowingly went out of print making it an extremely rare collector's item. Online stores have an average low price of just over $200 with prices known to go well over $1000, however prices have reduced considerably in recent years.{{Verify}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3 Glassing Concept.jpg|Cover art in high resolution.
File:Voi crater concept.jpg|Cover art in high resolution.
File:Artbookcover.jpg|Front and back covers.
File:Artbookcover.jpg|Front and back covers.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>


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