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The World of The Orville

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The World of The Orville takes fans behind the scenes of the optimistic sci-fi series set in 2417 AD, following the dysfunctional crew of the starship Orville, captained by Ed Mercer. This action-packed comedy-drama combines rich storytelling with fascinating concept art, set designs, and exclusive behind-the-scenes photography, charting the creation of one of the most highly anticipated TV shows inspired by Star Trek.
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This book is ideal for sci-fi enthusiasts, fans of The Orville, and those interested in television production and design. It serves as a keepsake and a comprehensive guide to the show's creative process and visual narrative.

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The Art and Making of The Orville takes readers behind the scenes of the new optimistic Sci-Fi series, and into the depths of the galaxy in the year 2417 AD.

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The Art and Making of The Orville takes readers behind the scenes of the new optimistic Sci-Fi series and into the depths of the galaxy in the year 2417 AD.

Following the dysfunctional crew, captained by MacFarlane's Ed Mercer, the series is an action-packed comedy-drama. Charting the development of one of the most anticipated TV shows of the year, it is full of fascinating concept art, set designs, and behind-the-scenes photography.

The Orville is an upcoming comedy-drama science fiction television series inspired by the series Star Trek and created by and starring Seth MacFarlane. It is set to premiere in 2017, with new episodes to air during the 2017-18 season.

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Praised as "a stunning book of the show's concept art, photography, and other designs" by Den of Geek and described as "fantastic" by SyFy, this companion volume is celebrated for its detailed notes and thoughtful presentation. Fansided commends it as a must-read for enthusiasts of the series, while Collectors' Corner calls it "a great companion and resource." Reviews highlight the book's value in deepening appreciation for the show and its creators.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785657610

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jeff Bond is the author of The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen, The World of the Orville, Narcos: The Art and Making of the Show, The Art of Star Trek: The Kelvin Timeline and co-author with Gene Kozicki of Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Inside the Art and Visual Effects and Cowboy Bebop: Making the Netflix Series for Titan Books. He is also the author of The Music of Star Trek, Danse Macabre: 25 Years of Danny Elfman and Tim Burton and The Jerry Goldsmith Companion. He was editor-in-chief of Geek magazine and has written for American Cinematographer, The Hollywood Reporter, Backstory and CFQ magazines. Based in Winnetka, CA.

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