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Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2

By Mike Avila
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Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2 by Mike Avila takes readers behind the scenes of the visually stunning and epic sci-fi series inspired by Isaac Asimov's work. The book delves into the creative process, exploring the concept art, designs, and special effects that bring the show's futuristic worlds and characters to life. It's a comprehensive guide for fans of the series, offering insights from the creators and showcasing the artistic achievements of the production.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intricate process behind bringing a visionary science fiction series to life. It offers a deep dive into the creative art, set design, and technical wizardry involved in crafting the show's captivating first two seasons, making it a treasure trove for fans of art and culture in cinematic storytelling.

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Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2 is the official companion book for Skydance and Apple’s epic science fiction TV series Foundation, which is based on the novels by Isaac Asimov.

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Foundation: The Art and Making of Seasons 1 & 2 is the lavish coffee table book that fans of the show have been waiting for. This hardback illustrated tome delves into the incredible behind-the-scenes work that went into realising this galaxy-spanning epic.

Concept art, never-before-seen set photos, VFX models, and exclusive interviews with showrunner David S. Goyer, stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, and Laura Birn, along with producers, directors, and crewmembers including production designer Rory Cheyne and VFX supervisor Chris MacLean, make this the ultimate guide to Foundation.

Foundation follows Hari Seldon, a psychohistorian who uses complex mathematics to predict the fall of the benevolent and all-powerful Galactic Empire. Seldon recruits Gaal Dornick, an intelligent young mathematician from faraway Synnax, to enact his plan to start a new colony.

Foundation chronicles this band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilisation amid the fall of the Galactic Empire. Following an ensemble cast and a story that spans multiple timelines, this truly epic series adapts Isaac Asimov’s beloved novels to the screen.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789098730

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 284.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Mike Avila is an Emmy Award-winning TV producer who has worked for NBC, CBS and ABC. He recently was host, writer and executive producer of the SYFY ORIGINALs documentary, "So Much Damage: How Image Comics Changed The World." Through his company, Aviland Productions, he's produced digital series for SYFY ("Inside The Collections" and "Blastr TV") and worked on projects for DC Comics ("Drawing The Dark Knight with Jim Lee"). Based in Miami, US.

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