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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets The Art of the Film

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets The Art of the Film explores the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis inhabited by thousands of species. The book follows special operatives Valerian and Laureline, entrusted with maintaining order throughout the universe under the direction of their Commander.
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This art book is ideal for fans of Luc Besson’s visionary filmmaking, sci-fi and fantasy enthusiasts, artists, and anyone interested in the creative process behind blockbuster movies.

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The official art book of the blockbuster movie, written and directed by visionary Luc Besson ( Lucy , The Fifth Element )

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, directed by Luc Besson and starring Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan, Clive Owen, Rutger Hauer, John Goodman, Ethan Hawke and Rihanna, will premiere on 21 July 2017 in the US. The movie is based on the acclaimed and groundbreaking Valerian and Laureline comics series created by writer Pierre Christin and artist Jean-Claude Mezieres published between 1967 and 2010. A fan of the comics since he was 10, Luc Besson hired Mezieres as a concept artist on his Bruce Willis, Mila Jovovich and Gary Oldman starring space opera The Fifth Element, which made $264 million at the box office in 1997. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets continues Luc Besson's sci-fi movies series, following the $463 million box office success of his 2014 Scarlett Johansson starring Lucy.

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The official art book of the blockbuster movie, written and directed by visionary Luc Besson (Lucy, The Fifth Element)

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets The Art of the Film explores the visual universe of the film as Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) embark on a crucial mission. As special operatives for the government of the human territories, they are charged with maintaining order throughout the universe.

Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline journey to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha. This ever-expanding metropolis is comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe, showcasing the rich and diverse artistry behind the film.

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Latino Review praises the "absolutely amazing" artwork and stunning visuals. SciFi Movie Page calls it "a fascinating behind-the-scenes look...loaded with fantastic art." Gamers Sphere describes it as "beautifully written and illustrated," while Black Girl Nerds highlights its detailed coverage of the film's creation. Geek Dad notes it satisfies those who want to explore every detail of the movie, and Fangirl Nation hails it as "one heck of an incredible art book." The Film Stage and Cinema Sentries celebrate the concept art and faithful beauty to the film respectively.

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ISBN: 9781785654008

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 310.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1556g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Mark Salisbury is the New York Times best-selling author of The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A former editor of Britain’s Empire magazine, he has written numerous movie books, including Burton On Burton, Crimson Peak: The Art Of Darkness, and Prometheus: The Art Of The Film.

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