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-'''''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4''''' is a collection of concept art used for the production of ''[[Halo 4]]''. The book was 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>
+'''''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]].
-==Background==
+==Official summary==
-''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]].
+{{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==
+''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 fifth and final chapter "War Games" features multiplayer map designs as well as different armor permutations in ''Halo 4''.
+An acknowledgements page along accompanied by a piece by [[Gabriel Garza|Robogabo]] finishes the book.
 ==Limited Edition==
-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>
+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.<br>
+{{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.}}
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:Halo4.jpg|The Limited Edition Cover and Print
+File:Awakening LE 1.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (front view).
+File:Awakening LE 2.jpg|Limited Edition slipcase and alternate front cover art (bottom view).
+File:Awakening LE 7.jpg|Limited Edition alternate front cover art.
+File:Awakening LE 3.jpg|Limited Edition alternate front cover art (bottom).
+File:Awakening LE 4.jpg|Limited Edition holographic slipcase close-up (top).
+File:Awakening LE 5.jpg|Limited Edition holographic slipcase close-up (bottom).
+File:Awakening LE 6.jpg|Limited Edition alternate front cover art close-up.
+File:Awakening LE 8.jpg|Pelican flight art print by John Liberto.
+File:Awakening LE 9.jpg|Pelican flight art print close-up (note signature at bottom of print).
 </gallery>