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| {{Title|''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4''}} | | {{Title|''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4''}} |
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| |name=''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4''
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| |image=[[File:Awakening-H4-Cover.jpg|300px]] | | |image=[[File:Awakening-H4-Cover.jpg|300px]] |
| |author=[[Paul Davies]]<ref name="Amazon">[https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Art-Halo-Paul-Davies/dp/1781163243/ '''Amazon''': ''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4'']</ref> | | |author= |
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| | |publisher=Titan Books |
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| | |publication=November 2, 2012 |
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| |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Titan Books|Titan Books]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | | |length=192 pages |
| |publication=[[2012#November|November 6, 2012]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | | |ISBN=[[Special:BookSources/978-1781163245|978-1781163245]] |
| |media=Print {{C|hardcover}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | |
| |length=192 pages{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | |
| |dimensions=9.3 x 0.9 x 12.1 inches{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
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| |weight={{Convert|3|lb|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
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| |ISBN=*[[Special:BookSources/1781163243|1781163243]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | |
| *[[Special:BookSources/978-1781163245|978-1781163245]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}}
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| '''''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4''''' is a hardcover art book that chronicles the artwork behind ''[[Halo 4]]''. Published by reference/companion and art book specialists [[Wikipedia:Titan Books|Titan Books]], ''Awakening'' was written by Paul Davies, a ''Halo'' enthusiast and gaming journalist for ''Official Nintendo'' and ''Computer & Video Games''. It was released on [[2012|November 6th, 2012]].{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | | '''''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4''''' is a collection of concept art used for the production of ''[[Halo 4]]''. The book will be released on November 2, 2012.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/08/Titan-Books-Signs-Up-Lavish-Art-Book-of-Halo-4.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Titan Books Signs Up Lavish Art Book for Halo 4'']</ref> |
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| ==Official summary== | | ==Background== |
| {{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.}}
| | ''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4'' will give readers a detailed look at the art created specifically for ''Halo 4'', with pages of the game’s spectacular characters, weapons, vehicles, and environments. Commentary will be provided by the creative team at [[343 Industries]]. |
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| ==Content review== | | ==Limited Edition== |
| ''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.
| | A limited edition variant is also available, similar to the limited edition of [[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]. Included is a unique slipcase cover and an art print, hand-signed by John Liberto. This edition is available from ForbiddenPlanet.com in the UK.<ref>[http://forbiddenplanet.com/92608-the-art-of-halo-4-limited-edition-hardcover/#product-description '''The Art Of Halo 4''' ''(Limited Edition)'']</ref> |
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| 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. | |
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| The fifth and final chapter, "War Games", features multiplayer map designs as well as different armor permutations in ''Halo 4''.
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| An acknowledgements page accompanied by a piece by [[Gabriel Garza|Robogabo]] finishes the book.
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| == Limited edition ==
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| {{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.}}
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| 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>
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:AoH4 FullCover.jpg|Full cover art without logos.
| | File:Halo4.jpg|The Limited Edition Cover and Print |
| File:Halo4 awakening artbook limited edition.jpg|All contents of the Limited Edition. | |
| File:Awakening LE 1.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (front view).
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| File:Awakening LE 2.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (bottom view).
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| File:Awakening LE 7.jpg|Limited Edition alternate front cover art.
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| File:Awakening LE 3.jpg|Limited Edition alternate front cover art (bottom).
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| File:Awakening LE 4.jpg|Limited Edition holographic slipcase close-up (top).
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| File:Awakening LE 5.jpg|Limited Edition holographic slipcase close-up (bottom).
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| File:Awakening LE 6.jpg|Limited Edition alternate front cover art close-up.
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| File:Awakening LE 8.jpg|Pelican flight art print by John Liberto.
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| File:Awakening LE 9.jpg|Pelican flight art print close-up (note signature at bottom of print).
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| ==External links==
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| *[http://titanbooks.com/awakening-the-art-of-halo-4-limited-edition-6902/ '''TitanBooks''': ''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 (Limited Edition)'']
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