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Altered Carbon: The Art and Making of the Series

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Altered Carbon: The Art and Making of the Series invites readers into the cyberpunk universe of Skydance's Altered Carbon, where human consciousness is stored on chips called Stacks, rendering death obsolete. The story follows Envoy Takeshi Kovacs, who, sleeved in a new body, investigates a wealthy businessman's murder and uncovers the darker facets of a society that has conquered mortality.

This coffee table book richly illustrates the series' world, from the high-tech Aerium to the gritty Bay City streets, featuring development art, stills, storyboards, set photos, VFX designs, and interviews with cast and crew from the first two seasons.
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Format: Hardback
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This visually stunning volume is perfect for fans of Altered Carbon, enthusiasts of cyberpunk and science fiction, and readers who appreciate behind-the-scenes insights into TV series production.

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Awaken into the cyberpunk world of Skydance's Altered Carbon.

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Awaken into the cyberpunk world of Skydance's Altered Carbon.

Stacks—implanted chips that store human consciousness—have made death obsolete. When Envoy Takeshi Kovacs finds himself sleeved in an unfamiliar body and assigned to investigate the murder of a wealthy businessman, he begins to uncover the seedy underbelly of a society where death is no longer permanent.

This richly detailed and beautiful coffee table book takes readers from the glittering Aerium to the gritty streets of Bay City. Featuring development art, stills, set photos, storyboards, and VFX builds from the first two seasons, plus interviews with cast and crew, Altered Carbon: The Art and Making of the Series will bring readers into this visually stunning futuristic world where technology has transformed mortality.

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SYFY praises the book for its fantastic worldbuilding and compelling characters brought to vivid life, making it an engaging companion for fans of the series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789092189

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Abbie Bernstein is passionate about pop culture and is the author of many film and TV tie-in books, such as The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road, Altered Carbon: The Art and Making of the Series, Godzilla King of the Monsters, and The Cabin in the Woods: Official Visual Companion. As a journalist, she currently writes for magazines including Assignment X, Fangoria, and Buzzy Mag. She is also a fiction writer and filmmaker. Abbie is based in Los Angeles, California.

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