GODZILLA "The Art Of Destruction" 2014 INSIGHT HARDCOVER BRAND NEW SEALED

Description: GODZILLA THE ART OF DESTRUCTION BRAND NEW / PUBLISHER SEALED GALLERY PHOTOS ARE THE ACTUAL ITEMwith ONE MAIN STOCK IMAGE Godzilla: The Art Of Destruction 5.0 out of 5 stars Published to coincide with the release of Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards, this visually stunning book presents an extraordinary new vision for the beloved character through a dynamic selection of concept illustrations, sketches, storyboards, and other pre-production materials. Godzilla: The Art of Destruction is the definitive book on one of the most anticipated films of 2014. Featuring interviews with the director and key crew and cast members, the book tells the complete story of the making of Godzilla from concept to final frames. Comprehensive and enthralling, Godzilla: The Art of Destruction is a book that no fan will want to be without. Written by Mark Cotta Vaz, this glossy hardcover book details the gargantuan undertaking that was the production of this franchise reboot. While there are a few odds and ends such as a small poster in an envelope at the back of the book and a charming intro by director Gareth Edwards about his love of “Art of” books, ‘Destruction’ primarily details Godzilla’s journey back to the big screen courtesy of Legendary Pictures and director Gareth Edwards. As expected, there is a Kaiju sized amount of pre-production material here such as dazzling concept art, film stills, maquettes, behind-the-scenes photos, brainstormed story ideas, MUTO character designs, and, best of all, various Godzilla designs by different artists. Some of them don’t work, some of them would have been ideal, some look more like dinosaurs, some look more like the classic Godzilla designs, and some look entirely brand new. Regardless of what one prefers, it’s an absolute treat to get a glimpse at what was being tossed around. Seeing many of these designs via massive foldout is simply icing on the cake for Godzilla enthusiasts across the globe. Along with the pre-production aspects, the book also explores the previz process, the sound design (which deserves an Academy Award in my opinion), the CGI work, the editing, the green screen work, the lighting, the Military involvement, the film’s authenticity, and yes, even the San Diego Comic Con presentations. If that’s not enough material for you, readers also get a real glimpse into the film’s creation via stories (and quotes) about the storyboards, key sequences, the MASSIVE sets, the cast and characters, and the on screen destruction production design. While many “Art of” books are heavy on images and light on words, “Godzilla: The Art of Destruction” is heavy on images and loaded with text. Whether you want to read and see images of cut scenes (such as the Godzilla and MUTO fight at sea) or want to get more in depth information about the MUTO and Godzilla’s history, it’s all here. I could go on about what else you will find in these pages, but I don’t want to spoil the fun. It’s the type of book a Godzilla fan needs to experience for him or her self. Just be sure you see the film first as this book spoils just about everything. Overall Thoughts: If you love Godzilla, you will love “Godzilla: The Art of Destruction.” Not only does it contain a wealth of information, but it’s loaded with enticing imagery that will make Gojira fans do a Godzilla in “Invasion of Astro-Monster” level dance. Product DetailsPublisher: ‎ Insight Editions; 1st Edition (May 13, 2014)Language: ‎ EnglishHardcover: ‎ 156 pagesDimensions: ‎ 11 x 0.9 x 10 inches Reviews“…richly detailed and a must-have for Godzilla fans.”—Examiner “…brings the Kaiju to your coffee table… a beautifully designed book…a must for die-hard fans of Godzilla and film buffs alike.”—Geekadelphia “…a giant, beautiful book that would be equally at home on a coffee table or on a shelf alongside other textbooks on how movies are made. The people at Insight Editions always impress with the quality of what they do, and this grand, exhaustive title is no exception.”—Tech Times “Whether you want to read and see images of cut scenes (such as the Godzilla and MUTO fight at sea) or want to get more in depth information about the MUTO and Godzilla’s history, it’s all here.”—DVD Corner “…one of the most handsomely designed and published behind-the-scenes movie art books I’ve ever seen.”—Film Edge.net “It honestly doesn't matter if you liked the film or not. Anyone who loves movie art books will want to add this one to the shelf. It's a little piece of movie history all on its own. You'll even discover a removable poster tucked away in the back.”—Mania “…Without a doubt this is a book that speaks to both collectors and fans of the movie.”—Geek Native "…The book's as lavishly produced as you'd expect, and offers a veritable goldmine of stuff for movie geeks or fans of design in general.”—Den of Geek “…this book is a must-have for fans of the Toho legend, the movie making process or simply those of you who just appreciate “awesome.”—Moviepilot “…offers everything that diehard fans of the movie could want.”—Washington Post quoting Insight Editions' Senior Editor, Chris Prince “…this is an impressive hardcover coffee-table book that immediately asserts itself as a must-have book for any Godzilla enthusiast.”—Godzilla News “On its own, the concept art is often beautiful, suitable for framing (if it could be printed and framed, that is), while the storyboards offer the kind of insight burgeoning filmmakers or fans of the production process will eagerly embrace. The photos, a mix of behind-the-scenes photos with the occasional greenscreen in the background, and set photos nearly identical to shots taken from the final film, offer additional production insights…Ultimately, readers of Godzilla: The Art of Destruction will come away from reading the book with the recognition of the massive complexity behind a production like Godzilla. Edwards and his creative team accounted for practically every detail before, during, and after production.”—Screen Invasion “Each page seems to be carefully put together to create a stunning mix of information, photography and art. Top that of with a director like Gareth Edwards who has become a fan favorite within the fandom of Godzilla, his introduction in the book will more than likely make this book a coveted item for Godzilla collectors…For its size it packs as much power as Godzilla’s nuclear breath.”—Universe G “…among all of the interviews with the cast and creative team on the film, it also features a series of early, rejected designs for Godzilla. Several images are accompanied by comments from Godzilla director Gareth Edwards regarding the reasons the designs were rejected.”—Digital Trends “…an exhaustive look the production process by way of on-set photography, storyboards and, best of call, concept art, the book features a centerpiece spread that readers can fold out that contains various designs for Godzilla.”—Coming Soon “This awesome tome looks at the making of Gareth Edwards' film hitting theaters this Friday and, within, you'll find an exhaustive look the production process by way of on-set photography, storyboards and, best of call, concept art.”—Shock Til You Drop “The book delves into the making of Warner Bros. and Legendary’s Godzilla with concept illustrations, sketches, and storyboards, and is perfect for fans of big, scaly monsters who have all the feels.”—TOR.com “… chronicles the making of Godzilla from its conception to the final product. If you’re excited to see Godzilla this weekend (and we know you are), you’ll want to get your claws on this bad boy.”—Nerdist “Art of Destruction provides a glimpse at how the filmmakers envisioned the chaos and devastation they wanted their film to encompass. From what we’ve seen from the finished product, they did a hell of a job translating the ideas from page to screen. Even the cover of this book is freaking epic.”—Giant Freakin Robot About the AuthorMark Cotta Vaz is a New York Times best-selling author with more than 25 published books, including the critically acclaimed Living Dangerously: The Adventures of Merian C. Cooper, Creator of King Kong, a TLA finalist selection. His "making of" books include Godzilla: The Art of Destruction and Interstellar: Beyond Time and Space.

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