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Chappie: The Art of the Movie

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Chappie: The Art of the Movie provides an insider’s look at the eagerly anticipated film Chappie, directed by Neill Blomkamp. The story follows Chappie, a prodigious robot kidnapped at birth and raised by a dysfunctional family, bringing a unique blend of technology and humanity to life through vivid production art and photography.
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Ideal for adult readers interested in film production, science fiction, and visual storytelling. Perfect for those fascinated by behind-the-scenes content, concept art, and the creative process of movie-making.

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Featuring production art and photography from the eagerly anticipated new film Chappie , starring Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver!After being kidnapped by two criminals during birth, Chappie becomes the adopted son in astrange and dysfunctional family. Chappie is preternaturally gifted, one of a kind, a prodigy.He also happens to be a robot. ,

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Featuring production art and photography from the eagerly anticipated new film Chappie, starring Hugh Jackman and Sigourney Weaver!

After being kidnapped by two criminals during birth, Chappie becomes the adopted son in a strange and dysfunctional family. Chappie is preternaturally gifted, one of a kind, a prodigy. He also happens to be a robot.

Chappie is an upcoming film directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9 and Elysium), written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell. The film stars Sharlto Copley (Elysium, The A-Team), Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire), Ninja and Yo-Landi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo (The Walking Dead), Sigourney Weaver (Aliens, Avatar), and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine, X-Men).

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Reviewers praise the book for its comprehensive and engaging presentation of the film’s artwork and world-building. It's described as "pretty awesome" and "very well put together," offering detailed behind-the-scenes insights from character design to shooting locations. Fans of filmmaking and dark, innovative storytelling will find it "one of the best and most fascinating" art books available.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783295203

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Illustration: THROUGHOUT

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 307.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 1468g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Peter Aperlo has written numerous art and making of film and video game books, including Watchmen: The Art of the Film, Watchmen: The Official Film Companion, Chappie: The Art of the Movie, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: The Art of the Film, and most recently Army of the Dead: The Making of the Film. He also scripted the console video games Watchmen: The End is Nigh (Parts 1 & 2) and The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole. A film he co-wrote, Devil’s Gate, premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. He is currently working on Twilight of the Gods, an animated series for Netflix. Based in southern California.

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