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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles: Art & Design is a sumptuous celebration of the creative vision of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to bring Middle-earth to life, who each provide detailed and entertaining commentary that reveals the story behind the vision. As a bonus feature unique to this book, there is a special fold-out map printed in glow-in-the-dark ink and a giant four-page fold-out of Bilbo's contract. Complied by Weta Workshop senior concept designer Daniel Falconer, this is the first in a series of lavish hardcover books written and designed by the award-winning team at Weta, who are working closely with the production team to guarantee that these books will be bursting with insider information and stunning visual imagery.

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Profiles the costumes, armour, weapons, props and set dressing elements, detailing how each were realized for the film

Companion to the motion picture The Hobbit: the battle of the five armies, which is based on The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Art & Design explores and celebrates the creative vision of the second film in Academy Award–winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. This lavish volume follows Bilbo, Gandalf, and Thorin's Company of Dwarves eastward, through hitherto unseen regions of Middle-earth, on their quest to reclaim the lost realm of Erebor from the Dragon Smaug. Exploring the design and development of the environments, cultures, creatures, and artifacts encountered by the characters, it is filled with more than one thousand stunning images of conceptual art, supplementary photographs, and detailed commentary provided by the film's cast and crew. As a bonus feature, unique to this book, there is a special fold-out replica of the portrait of the Master of Lake-town, played by Stephen Fry, exactly as it appears in the film. Compiled by Weta Workshop senior concept designer Daniel Falconer, this is the third book in The Hobbit: Chronicles series, and it has been created in full collaboration with key members of the production's creative team to ensure the most comprehensive and authentic film companion possible.

This ultimate celebration of the spectacular battle in the final Hobbit movie showcases the full creative vision of Peter Jackson and his team, featuring extensive commentary from the director, cast, and crew, along with nearly 2,000 exclusive photos, illustrations, and visual effects imagery. It delves into how thousands of artisans brought Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's work to life. With over 1,000 intricate illustrations and stunning photographs, the book provides insights from the cast and crew, including exclusive content from the film's extended edition. An exclusive fold-out battle map illustrated by Weta Workshop Designer Nick Keller is also included. Explore the sorcerous ruins of Dol Guldur, the fiery Lake-town, and the blood-soaked battlefields of the Lonely Mountain, culminating in the tragic duel between Thorin Oakenshield and Azog, the Pale Orc. Discover the challenges faced by the stars as they share their experiences, and learn about the battle strategies of each of the five armies, including how stunt performers transformed into thousands of digital troops. Enjoy archive-quality photography of detailed weapons and armor, and browse galleries of fearsome war beasts and monsters. This final installment in The Hobbit: Chronicles series celebrates the epic conclusion of the film trilogy amidst a landscape of war and tragedy.

Delving into the creative journey behind The War of the Rohirrim, this large-format hardcover provides an in-depth exploration of the film's development. Featuring insights from the artists and filmmakers, it captures the entire process from initial concept to final production, highlighting the artistic vision and collaborative effort involved in bringing this cinematic project to life.

Come face to face with Smaug the Magnificent, the most realistic, breathtaking and destructive dragon ever to appear on screen, in this gallery of exclusive images that tell the story of how he was created. Smaug is possibly the most memorable character in JRR Tolkiens The Hobbit: a huge, malevolent, fire- breathing, talking dragon! But while he makes quite an impact in the book, in Peter Jacksons film adaptation he is definitely the most spectacular creature ever to appear on screen. So how did the filmmakers manage to take the dragon that has lived in millions of readers imaginations and turn him into a totally unique and unforgettable living, breathing character? The answer can be found in Smaug: Unleashing the Dragon. Packed with stunning, exclusive new images, it reveals how he grew out of thousands of detailed and fantastical concept designs into the beast that is unleashed in awesome digital glory. Compiled by the Academy Award-winning teams at Weta Digital and Weta Workshop, who provide fascinating insights telling the story of the dragons creation, this is the perfect companion for every fan who was blown away by Smaug, the Magnificent!

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Der kreative Prozess von der ersten Idee bis zum fertigen Film wird in diesem Buch eindrucksvoll dokumentiert. Künstler und Filmemacher teilen ihre persönlichen Erfahrungen und Einblicke, wodurch Leser einen authentischen Blick hinter die Kulissen der Filmproduktion erhalten. Die Erzählungen beleuchten sowohl die Herausforderungen als auch die Erfolge, die während der Entstehung eines Films auftreten, und bieten somit eine wertvolle Perspektive auf die Welt des Filmschaffens.