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{{Title|''The Art of Halo 3''}}
{{Era|H3|RW|}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
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The '''''Art of Halo 3''''' is a collection of concept art used for the production of ''[[Halo 3]]''. It also includes a collection of commentary by numerous [[Bungie]] staff, and is written by Fernando Bueno. The book also includes a foreword by [[Marcus R. Lehto]].


== Official summary ==
The '''''Art of Halo 3''''' is a collection of concept art used for the production of Halo 3. It also includes a collection of commentary by numerous [[Bungie]] staff, and is written by Fernando Bueno. The book also includes a foreword by [[Marcus R. Lehto]].
{{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}}}}


== Content review==
==Background==
Like the [[The Art of Halo|previous art book]], ''The Art of Halo 3'' focuses on the artistic development aspects of ''Halo 3''.<ref>'''Comic-Con 2008''' - ''Halo universe panel''</ref> ''The Art of Halo 3'' provides an inside look behind ideas that changed over time. Ideas are shown as they evolved, from a series of sketches to storyboards, to their eventual final look. The book includes a wide variety of art seen during the ''Halo 3'' marketing campaign, along with an inside look at vehicles, characters, environments concepts and items cut from the final game. For example:
Like the previous art book, The Art of Halo 3 focuses on the artistic development aspects of ''[[Halo 3]]''.<ref>Comic-Con 2008 - Halo universe panel</ref> The Art of Halo 3 provides an inside look behind ideas that changed over time. Like the previous [[Art of Halo]], ideas are shown as they evolved, from a series of sketches to storyboards, to their eventual final look. The book includes a wide variety of art seen during the Halo 3 marketing campaign, along with an inside look at vehicles, characters, environments concepts and items cut from the final game.
*The very first piece of art shown is a colored sketch of a redux [[MJOLNIR Mark V]]. However, comparing certain elements from the sketch to the final cover art of ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', it can be assumed that, for the most part, the sketch seen at the beginning is the general look of the [[MJOLNIR Mark IV]].
 
==Contents==
*The very first piece of art shown is a colored sketch of a redux [[MJOLNIR Mark V]]. However, comparing certain elements from the sketch to the final cover art of [[Halo: The Cole Protocol]], it can be assumed that, for the most part, the sketch seen at the beginning is the general look of the [[MJOLNIR Mark IV]].
*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 ordinance 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 revealed 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 forms 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 Sentinel]]s are revealed and have a surprising 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 [[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 [[7]] armor permutations that didn't make it past the conceptual art stage. This includes a desert camo version, and what appears to be an Orbital Drop version, and a variation of the [[Scout]], [[Rogue]], and [[Hayabusa]].
*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==
==Gallery==
*In late 2008 or 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.
<gallery>
File:H3 Glassing Concept.jpg|Cover art in high resolution.
File:Artbookcover.jpg|Front and back covers.
</gallery>


==Sources==
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