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==Official summary== | ==Official summary== | ||
{{Article | {{Article quote|Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 is a very special collection of concept art, sketches, and artists' commentary that highlights the imagination and creative vision of 343 Industries. With a unique behind-the-scenes view of the creation of new worlds, new enemies, and new heroes, Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 reveals every spectacular element of the game.}} | ||
==Content review== | ==Content review== | ||
''Awakening'' begins with a foreword by [[Kenneth Scott]]. The first chapter "Environments" features concepts for every level of the game from start to finish plus a pre-production section at the end. The second chapter "UNSC" showcases studies of the [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[Cortana]]; the rest of this chapter along with chapter three, "Covenant", feature human and [[The Covenant|Covenant]] troop, weapon and vehicle concepts respectively. | ''Awakening'' begins with a foreword by [[Kenneth Scott]]. The first chapter "Environments" features concepts for every level of the game from start to finish plus a pre-production section at the end. The second chapter "UNSC" showcases studies of the [[John-117|Master Chief]] and [[Cortana]]; the rest of this chapter along with chapter three, "Covenant", feature human and [[The Covenant|Covenant]] troop, weapon and vehicle concepts respectively. | ||
The fourth chapter "Forerunner" first showcases character designs from different [[Promethean]] classes to the [[Ur-Didact]], before continuing with concepts of the [[Cryptum]] and Forerunner weapons. | The fourth chapter, "Forerunner", first showcases character designs from different [[Promethean]] classes to the [[Ur-Didact]], before continuing with concepts of the [[Cryptum]] and Forerunner weapons. | ||
The fifth and final chapter "War Games" features multiplayer map designs as well as different armor permutations in ''Halo 4''. | The fifth and final chapter, "War Games", features multiplayer map designs as well as different armor permutations in ''Halo 4''. | ||
An acknowledgements page | An acknowledgements page accompanied by a piece by [[Gabriel Garza|Robogabo]] finishes the book. | ||
== Limited edition == | == Limited edition == | ||
{{Article | {{Article quote|Exclusive print signed by John Liberto, concept artist for Halo 4. Comes with new jacket art- a variant from the standard edition. Comes with a stunning slipcase of Master Chief’s Helmet printed in 4 colors with 5th-colour metallic Pantone on 157gsm silver-foil stock. This edition is limited to 1000 copies worldwide.}} | ||
A 1,000 numbered copy UK-exclusive limited edition was also released. This edition features a unique holographic slipcase cover as well as alternate front cover art. A hand-signed print of [[Shutdown]] concept art by John Liberto is also included.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Collectable-Limited-Special-Edition/dp/1781166390 '''Amazon''': ''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 - Limited Edition'']</ref> | A 1,000 numbered copy UK-exclusive limited edition was also released. This edition features a unique holographic slipcase cover as well as alternate front cover art. A hand-signed print of [[Shutdown]] concept art by John Liberto is also included.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Collectable-Limited-Special-Edition/dp/1781166390 '''Amazon''': ''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 - Limited Edition'']</ref> | ||