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|author= | |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> | ||
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|length=192 pages | |publisher=[[Wikipedia:Titan Books|Titan Books]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | ||
|ISBN=[[Special:BookSources/978-1781163245|978-1781163245]] | |publication=[[2012#November|November 6, 2012]]{{Ref/Reuse|Amazon}} | ||
|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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'''''Awakening: The Art of Halo 4''''' is a | '''''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}} | ||
== | ==Official summary== | ||
{{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 accompanied by a piece by [[Gabriel Garza|Robogabo]] finishes the book. | |||
== Limited edition == | |||
{{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> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo4.jpg| | File:AoH4 FullCover.jpg|Full cover art without logos. | ||
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). | |||
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> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
==External links== | |||
*[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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