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The Art of Pacific Rim: The Black

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The Art of Pacific Rim: The Black offers a deep dive into the thrilling saga of siblings Taylor and Hayley as they journey across a desolate Australian wasteland to find their parents amidst intense Kaiju-Jaeger battles. Presented in dynamic anime style, the book explores the development of this popular series through the eyes of its producers, directors, writers, and animators, revealing the creative process behind its captivating story and characters.
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Format: Hardback
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This visually rich volume appeals to fans of the Pacific Rim franchise, anime enthusiasts, and those interested in the art and design of animated series. It is an ideal coffee table book for art lovers eager to explore concept art, sketches, and the making of a popular sci-fi animation.

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Official art book of Seasons 1 and 2 of the anime series Pacific Rim: The Black, featuring concept art created during the development of the series.

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Pacific Rim: The Black burst onto TV screens in March 2021, marking a bold new chapter in the Pacific Rim franchise. Its captivating story of young siblings Taylor and Hayley and their epic trek across the desolate Australian landscape to track down their parents was captured in dynamic anime style, complete with earth-shaking Kaiju-Jaeger battles and a cast of unforgettable characters.

The Art of Pacific Rim: The Black retraces Taylor and Hayley’s dramatic odyssey from the perspectives of the talented producers, directors, writers, and animators who created this immensely popular series. They provide fascinating insight into how the series came about, the development of the characters, the design of the Kaiju and Jaegers, and much more.

This lush, coffee table hardback book is packed with stunning imagery from the series, including sketches, concept art, and final renders. With an exclusive foreword from showrunner Greg Johnson and visuals covering Seasons 1 and 2, there has never been a better time to dive deeper into The Black!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789099454

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 284.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Andrew Osmond is a British-based writer (often found in Tokyo), specialising in animation and fantasy media. He has interviewed many anime creators, ranging from Makoto Shinkai to Yoshiyuki Tomino. His books include 100 Animated Feature Films, BFI Film Classics: Spirited Away and Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist. He writes regularly for the anime magazine NEO, and also contributes to Sight & Sound and SFX.

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