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Start your review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Chronicles Three: Art & Blueprint
Jun 18, 2017 Susan rated it actually liked it
Okay, I purchased this book at supanova (kinda like comic con just in Commonwealth of australia) and Daniel Falconer was there! Not only is this book super astonishing for us Hobbit/LOTR nerds but he signed it besides!! 🎉🎉
Feb 10, 2014 Samuel rated it really liked it
This is the fourth of these books I have purchased and read from Weta (three books on the Hobbit movies and i on Narnia) and accept enjoyed every one of them! Excellent pictures, insightful text, excellent pictures ... I have to say that twice considering that'south what makes these books and then great: detailed photos of objects glimpsed only briefly in the films and pre-production drawings of objects and moments from the films.
I was a little surprised that I enjoyed this volume then much considering I was more tha
This is the quaternary of these books I have purchased and read from Weta (iii books on the Hobbit movies and one on Narnia) and have enjoyed every i of them! Excellent pictures, insightful text, excellent pictures ... I have to say that twice because that'southward what makes these books so great: detailed photos of objects glimpsed only briefly in the films and pre-product drawings of objects and moments from the films.
I was a footling surprised that I enjoyed this volume so much because I was more than a petty disappointed in the pic. "Desolation of Smaug" is a fun movie, but it bears little resemblance to the text of Tolkien's novel "The Hobbit". Yes, I know that nearly movies depart from the text, but after "The Lord of the Rings", I had such promise!
Anyway, after reading this volume, I went back and saw "Desolation of Smaug" and, while I'm notwithstanding frustrated by the movie, I accept a much better appreciation for what was done in it and the detail the craftsmen and women put into every scene. As a wanna-be artist myself, I look at so much of the artwork in this book and am impressed non only with the skill, just too a little envious because non only can I not paint like that, many times I can't even Call up like that! The text of the volume, which consists mostly of quotes from the artists who rendered the paintings, drawings and sculptures depicted, gave me an appreciation for how they were able to have a printed idea and expand on it in amazing ways.
[Note: I didn't DISLIKE "Desolation of Smuag". information technology just wasn't the flick I would have wanted from the volume. But it is a fun movie!]
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Dec 27, 2015 Todd Ross rated it actually liked information technology
This is a gorgeous volume. Its beautifully leap and filled with awesome drawings, paintings, and CG renderings. It goes through the unabridged 2nd Hobbit movie showing Beorn's house and various iterations of his pattern. Its interesting reading their thought processes as they iterated on many of the designs for the film.
I of grade hated all the pages devoted to laketown's principal and Alfrid characters, because FUCK those guys and their shitty additions. Removing them entirely would do naught simply mak
This is a gorgeous book. Its beautifully spring and filled with crawly drawings, paintings, and CG renderings. Information technology goes through the entire 2nd Hobbit moving-picture show showing Beorn's business firm and various iterations of his pattern. Its interesting reading their thought processes as they iterated on many of the designs for the film.
I of course hated all the pages devoted to laketown'due south master and Alfrid characters, because FUCK those guys and their shitty additions. Removing them entirely would do nothing but brand the movies stronger as every 2d they are on screen the audience's eyes are collectively rolling.
I as well would accept liked to meet more than photographs of the physical props, sets, and locations built for the film. Again this cloth defective in this book is another symptom of the Hobbit films missing the charm of the original LoTR trilogy.
Either fashion, the artwork is cute in this volume and I'd recommend it to anyone who was a fan of the movies and the artistry that went into making them.
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Jan 07, 2014 Jeff Lanter rated it it was amazing
Much like the final Art and Pattern book for The Hobbit, I idea this was fantastic and among the all-time fine art books you lot can buy. The blueprint of the book, from the encompass to each individual page is cute. Information technology doesn't hurt that Pathos of Smaug has a lot of really interesting blueprint choices from Mirkwood, the elves, Dale, and fifty-fifty Smaug who briefly appears at the terminate. That made this an heady and enjoyable read. I too appreciated The Chief's Portrait in the back of the volume. His grapheme wasMuch like the last Art and Design volume for The Hobbit, I thought this was fantastic and among the best fine art books you tin buy. The design of the book, from the cover to each individual page is beautiful. It doesn't hurt that Desolation of Smaug has a lot of really interesting design choices from Mirkwood, the elves, Dale, and fifty-fifty Smaug who briefly appears at the end. That made this an exciting and enjoyable read. I also appreciated The Master'south Portrait in the back of the book. His character was so well done and the fact that they reproduced it hither is equally amusing and impressive. It is rare to find a book that I can't find any faults with and this one is highly recommended to Hobbit fans or anyone who wants to see fantasy design. ...more
Magnificent, and really inspirational. The art in this is so incredibly gorgeous. 1 of the pages about ancient Dale made me gasp when I saw it for the first time. Sketches in item, coloured in or not, have this power to trigger the imagination like nothing else. Gorgeous book equally usual, and an essential read.
Feb 16, 2021 Steve Davala rated information technology it was astonishing
Fantastic. So much piece of work was put into the production of these movies, and this book detailed a portion of it all. Information technology's amazing to think of all the piece of work that was done merely there is no record of it. I liked reading picayune tidbits of information like how Bilbo had a chess piece from Beorn back in a chest in Pocketbook Terminate... if you were paying attending. Which I will have to look for next time!Fantastic. And then much work was put into the product of these movies, and this book detailed a portion of information technology all. Information technology'south amazing to think of all the work that was done only there is no tape of it. I liked reading footling tidbits of information like how Bilbo had a chess piece from Beorn back in a chest in Handbag End... if you lot were paying attention. Which I volition take to look for side by side time! ...more
Nov 04, 2020 Noah rated it it was amazing
I loved this volume because it is adventures and a page turner. It is unfortunate that the film was very far of the book and the details were skimmed. I recommend the book over the film it is filled with hazard and the characters are out of this earth!
Lots of artwork with information about creative processes backside them and how some things ended up in the movie and some not. A affect of more information and pictures almost Smaug would had been prissy, just still this was an interesting book to read and to look. 4 stars.
February 20, 2019 Alexis Drake rated information technology really liked information technology
Questi libri sono sempre bellissimi da sfogliare, le foto east i disegni sono curatissimi. Ho adorato tutta la parte sulla Contea, piena di colori e allegria, ma se potessi trasferirmi per sempre sceglierei senza dubbio Paradise, la location pigeon è stata costruita la casa di Beorn. Sembra veramente united nations luogo da favola. E mi stupisco ogni volta del lavoro che c'è dietro ogni singolo oggetto, anche se questo poi not compare in nessuna scena.Questi libri sono sempre bellissimi da sfogliare, le foto due east i disegni sono curatissimi. Ho adorato tutta la parte sulla Contea, piena di colori due east allegria, ma se potessi trasferirmi per sempre sceglierei senza dubbio Paradise, la location dove è stata costruita la casa di Beorn. Sembra veramente un luogo da favola. E mi stupisco ogni volta del lavoro che c'è dietro ogni singolo oggetto, anche se questo poi non compare in nessuna scena. ...more
Apr xiii, 2013 Mark rated it really liked it
If you loved the starting time Chronicles that covered the art and design and characters and creatures of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and so you should know more or less what to expect in this book. Covering the character concepts, costume and production design with some beautiful artwork by Alan Lee amongst others, The Hobbit: The Pathos of Smaug Chronicles: Fine art and Design delivers in depth sketches and paintings mixed in with some CGI renderings, product photos of select props and excellentIf you loved the first Chronicles that covered the art and design and characters and creatures of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey so you should know more or less what to expect in this volume. Roofing the character concepts, costume and production blueprint with some beautiful artwork by Alan Lee amidst others, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Art and Pattern delivers in depth sketches and paintings mixed in with some CGI renderings, production photos of select props and splendid notes covering the development of the characters, creatures likewise equally their respective environments, including a few that seem they should take been in the first volume as well as one item character that was shown briefly in early trailers, but has non yet appeared in the theatrical and extended cuts of the get-go film and the theatrical cut of the second. I promise nosotros will see this person in the extended cut of office 2. My only disappointment is that Smaug, the star of the film gets about four pages tops in the volume. A book devoted solely to Smaug is forthcoming in 2014 forth with another Chronicle book entitled Cloaks and Daggers due at the time of my writing this review in July of 2014. I think information technology is incorrect enough spreading these art books into two volumes for each movie when ane sufficed for each pic in the LOTR trilogy fine art books, only to have to beat out out some other twenty or more dollars for an boosted 96 pages that could accept been included in this book or split between the two, feels like a cash grab and that is my principal reason for deducting a star in my rating for this book. Give thanks you. ...more than
April 13, 2013 Kate rated it it was amazing
This review has been hidden because information technology contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This encapsulates all the precise detail and endeavor put into this second installment of The Hobbit. I loved reading the commentary of what inspired the various location props, costumes, and architecture. Information technology showed some of the progression to and from the artists' first attempts to finalizing the right looks for each scene. I loved how Lake-Town advanced, specially. Information technology too looks like a few character are even detailed more than here (more orc cognition). Some scenes that included Thrain volition probably This encapsulates all the precise detail and effort put into this 2nd installment of The Hobbit. I loved reading the commentary of what inspired the various location props, costumes, and architecture. It showed some of the progression to and from the artists' first attempts to finalizing the correct looks for each scene. I loved how Lake-Town avant-garde, especially. It also looks like a few character are even detailed more here (more orc knowledge). Some scenes that included Thrain volition probably pop up with actress film footage when it'due south releashed on DVD and Blu-ray. It looks like more than serpentine art could have been included for Smaug, merely I believe that will exist covered in a bonus book next year. I'll definitely be looking into more of those dragon concepts. I'd like to see how information technology went from the first of del Toro's sketch notes to further concepts done with Howe and Lee (then nether management from Peter Jackson) to exist fully fleshed out for the movies. Overall, with all these amazing concepts I can't wait to meet how this trilogy winds down. ...more
Jul 13, 2016 Gideon rated it liked it
As I'm reading these fine art books for The Hobbit movies, I'm realizing how tragic it is that they completely failed at making them proficient. In that location are things that are such good ideas and intentions that aren't borne out at all in the movies: such weird things they cite that the movies then fail at. For example, they talk about how Jackson wanted new designs for the orc and elves because he didn't want people to see the same things on the screen. Which doesn't really matter, an orc is an orc is an orc. Every bit I'm reading these art books for The Hobbit movies, I'thousand realizing how tragic it is that they completely failed at making them good. There are things that are such practiced ideas and intentions that aren't borne out at all in the movies: such weird things they cite that the movies then fail at. For example, they talk about how Jackson wanted new designs for the orc and elves because he didn't desire people to see the aforementioned things on the screen. Which doesn't actually matter, an orc is an orc is an orc. Brand it ugly, no ane cares.
Just so he goes and does the exact same story beat of Arwen saving Frodo with Tauriel saving Kili… complete with Athelas… complete with "kingsfoil? That's a weed!" Which doesn't even brand SENSE. Considering Frodo was stabbed with a Morgul bract, an aboriginal and magical blade, and was turning into a wraith as the men of quondam who were corrupted by the spiritual being Sauron. Kili was hit with an orc arrow.
The art is great, simply these books make the films worse.
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Jan 31, 2014 Chris rated it it was astonishing
In one case again, a great behind the scenes look at the Hobbit film. This time it'due south the Desolation of Smaug (part 1), as there is a Chronicles Four which covers more of the film. Always interesting to get the perspective of the cracking craftsmen that put a movie like this together. Lots of cool art, pictures, and inside tidbits from the movie. Only thing I was frustrated by, was very footling Smaug in this volume...guess they are saving that for volume 4. Time to gild it I suppose.One time over again, a great behind the scenes await at the Hobbit picture. This time it'southward the Desolation of Smaug (part one), as at that place is a Chronicles Four which covers more of the movie. E'er interesting to become the perspective of the great craftsmen that put a movie like this together. Lots of cool art, pictures, and within tidbits from the movie. Only thing I was frustrated past, was very little Smaug in this volume...judge they are saving that for volume 4. Fourth dimension to guild it I suppose. ...more
February 27, 2016 Mr.bbolt rated it it was amazing
Ok. I didn't read this one. I re-read the hobbit, but Shelfari doesn't seem to accept a way to point that. Tried to discover another edition, just it just kept lumping information technology in with my original entry. Whatsoever.
Anyhow, re-read The Hobbit. A masterpiece. The moving picture ... not then much. I mean really, what that Universal theme park ride conclusion with the melting golden. Gawd. Jackson is a hack.
Ok. I didn't read this 1. I re-read the hobbit, but Shelfari doesn't seem to have a way to indicate that. Tried to find another edition, simply it just kept lumping it in with my original entry. Whatever.
Anyway, re-read The Hobbit. A masterpiece. The movie ... non and so much. I mean actually, what that Universal theme park ride decision with the melting gold. Gawd. Jackson is a hack.
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May 10, 2014 Theodosia of the Fathomless Hall rated it really liked it
Recommends information technology for: The geeks of Eye-Earth, the movie theater-goers seeing The Hobbit, essentially fans of it!
Gorgeous everything, from the costumes to the scene piece of work, the cover to the portrait of Stephen Fry's the Master of Lake-Boondocks (Okay, perchance not. Smaug seemed much the more apt to utilise a fold-out to... but the portrait was set up-made I suppose). Chronicles Iii: Art & Design does a spectacular chore capitalizing off The Hobbit merely well, I loved information technology yet. Very recommended! Gorgeous everything, from the costumes to the scene work, the comprehend to the portrait of Stephen Fry'southward the Master of Lake-Boondocks (Okay, maybe not. Smaug seemed much the more than apt to apply a fold-out to... only the portrait was gear up-fabricated I suppose). Chronicles Three: Art & Pattern does a spectacular job capitalizing off The Hobbit only well, I loved it nevertheless. Very recommended! ...more
Dec 30, 2013 Joyce rated it it was amazing
IF You LOVE "THE HOBBIT" BOOKS AND MOVIES YOU Will ENJOY THIS BOOK. WONDERFUL PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS. DESCRIBES HOW THEY CAME UP WITH THE IDEAS OF HOW EVERYTHING LOOKS. TALKS ABOUT THE CHARACTERS AND THE ACTORS PLAYING THEM. READING THIS Book You lot GET LOST IN THE STORY AND ALL Information technology'S CHARACTERS. IT IS A BOOK TO BE REREAD MANY TIMES!IF Yous Honey "THE HOBBIT" BOOKS AND MOVIES YOU Volition ENJOY THIS BOOK. WONDERFUL PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS. DESCRIBES HOW THEY CAME UP WITH THE IDEAS OF HOW EVERYTHING LOOKS. TALKS About THE CHARACTERS AND THE ACTORS PLAYING THEM. READING THIS BOOK Yous Become LOST IN THE STORY AND ALL It'S CHARACTERS. IT IS A BOOK TO BE REREAD MANY TIMES! ...more than
Dec 09, 2013 Jeni Enjaian rated it it was amazing
This volume, while more than superficial than the 2nd in the series, is no less astonishing. This volume focuses on the art and design. Consequently, the volume is light on text but heavy on artwork. The artwork alone is worth the cost of the book. I tin't wait until the fourth book comes out so I can read nigh the creation of all the new sets and characters of the second movie. This book, while more superficial than the second in the series, is no less amazing. This book focuses on the art and blueprint. Consequently, the book is light on text but heavy on artwork. The artwork lone is worth the price of the book. I can't wait until the quaternary volume comes out so I can read about the creation of all the new sets and characters of the 2d pic. ...more
Following the pattern fix by the art books for the first Hobbit picture, this first volume roofing Desolation of Smaug has a more wide scope. You get character design, ready design, prop pattern, commentary from the artists and gorgeous artwork on every page. The subjects include Beorn and his habitation, Mirkwood and its spiders and elves, Lake Town and its denizens, and of form Smaug himself.
Dec 26, 2013 Shaxar rated it information technology was amazing
Still awesome and beautiful! I especially liked all the details on the worldbuilding for Mirkwood and Lake Town. Can't wait for the next book!
September 2014 Update: Got information technology autographed! Thank you so much to Gus Hunter and Daniel Falconer for coming out to SL Comic Con with Weta this twelvemonth!
Still awesome and cute! I especially liked all the details on the worldbuilding for Mirkwood and Lake Town. Can't expect for the next book!
September 2014 Update: Got it autographed! Thanks so much to Gus Hunter and Daniel Falconer for coming out to SL Comic Con with Weta this year!
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Jul 03, 2014 Fox rated it it was amazing
I beloved Movie art books and the hobbit ones must be my favorite!! The art is cute and the paper is bang-up quality. It is astonishing to read how a movie of this size is fabricated and designed. The amount of particular is amazing! SUCH A FUN Volume!!!
Feb 19, 2014 Alexa rated it information technology was amazing
By far the all-time design and concept-art collection I take ever read. Actually in-depth and interesting without fluff or fan service. This is real fine art past existent artists and information technology is fascinating. I want every book in this drove.
Jan 17, 2014 Lisa rated information technology really liked it
love the hobbit love everything about information technology
This is a keen companion to the second Hobbit movie! The art is amazing, wish I could frame many of the pages
Feb 17, 2014 Jane rated it information technology was astonishing
La película no me gustó casi nada, pero la verdad es que es un trabajazo y, las imágenes y dibujos recopilados en este tomo son geniales.
Mar 11, 2014 Joanna rated it actually liked it
Entirely thorough and in depth. You can meet the thought process of all the product design and costuming forming before your eyes. Beautifully detailed and incredibly illustrated.
Jan 05, 2017 C.T. Yen rated it it was amazing
Love it~ Just I judge they moved most of Smaug's role to the other book... would dearest to read more about how they designed Smaug.Dearest it~ But I guess they moved virtually of Smaug'due south part to the other book... would dearest to read more almost how they designed Smaug. ...more than
Apr 27, 2014 Kathy rated it really liked it
Beautiful! I loved seeing the creative process.
Dec 01, 2014 Bernadette rated information technology really liked it
Very good, as usual. However, I expected more than of an in depth wait at the development of Smaug.
Daniel Falconer joined Weta Workshop in 1996, before long before The Lord of the Rings. With a degree in graphic design, majoring in illustration, Daniel has an enthusiasm for earth pattern and the evolution of imaginary cultures and creatures as a means to tell stories. He likewise has a deep noesis of Tolkien'south Eye-earth, thanks to an avid involvement in the books and associated materials, which freDaniel Falconer joined Weta Workshop in 1996, shortly before The Lord of the Rings. With a caste in graphic blueprint, majoring in illustration, Daniel has an enthusiasm for world design and the evolution of imaginary cultures and creatures equally a ways to tell stories. He also has a deep knowledge of Tolkien's Eye-world, thanks to an avid interest in the books and associated materials, which frequently proved useful on the project.
This led to Daniel also existence involved in writing copy for Weta'due south licensed collectible products from The Lord of the Rings, a role that has connected aslope his design responsibilities in the years that take followed.
Taking a leading role in Weta'south publishing endeavours, Daniel has written and collated a number of books including The Globe of Kong and The Crafting of Narnia, showcasing the illustrative piece of work of the entire design section on Male monarch Kong and the ii Chronicles of Narnia movies, and The Art of Commune 9: Weta Workshop. More recently has returned to Centre-globe to piece of work on The Hobbit.
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