20 Years of Tomb Raider

20 Years of Tomb Raider
Author: Meagan Marie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Computer adventure games
ISBN: 9780744016901

Packed with exclusive art, photographs, and interviews covering all facets of the 'Tomb Raider' franchise, this is the essential guide to this game's action-packed history and a must-have for every fan

The Making of Tomb Raider

The Making of Tomb Raider
Author: Daryl Baxter
Publisher: White Owl
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2021-12-20
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1399002066

Back in 1994 at the game company ‘CORE Design’ in Derby, Lara Croft was born. Through eighteen months of pure hard work from the team, Tomb Raider was released in 1996 and became the success that we see today; taking part in the mid-nineties celebrations of Brit-Pop and Girl Power. This is the story of the team who were involved in creating the first two games, then leaving the series to a new team in 1998. Lara Croft brought class, comedy, and a James Bondian role to the game, dreamt up by Toby Gard and helped to become a pitch with Paul Douglas. The game was a gamble, but because everyone at the company believed in it, it led to huge success for everyone, except for Toby and Paul. ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’ goes into detail of how Lara and the games were born, alongside why Toby Gard and Paul Douglas left before the sequel was released. Throughout eleven chapters of countless interviews, this book will tell you who was responsible for creating the first two games; from its levels, its music, the many voices of Lara Croft, and much more. The team also reveals all about the star of the second game; Winston the Butler, and how he came to be by Joss Charmet. Over twenty people were interviewed for this story; from the pitch for what would be Tomb Raider, alongside the challenges along the way, up until the release of Tomb Raider 2 in 1997...

Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide

Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide
Author: Sebastian Haley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1647224713

"Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide is a thrilling and delicious tutorial on recipes based on the cultural history of the many locations Lara Croft has visited throughout her 25 years of global adventures--bringing the taste back home to you. Inspired by the hit Tomb Raider videogame franchise, this book features over 40 recipes from the many locations Lara Croft visits and explores across the globe, with food and drinks inspired by key characters and locations. Also included is expert information on the cultural history of the many beautiful cities and countries to which she travels. A global exploration, this unique cookbook and travel guide takes fans on an exclusive journey across the planet chasing the thrills and adventures of Lara Croft. Featuring beautiful full color photography as well as stunning art from the games, this is the ultimate gift for fans, travelers, and food aficionados alike."--Amazon

Lara Croft and the Blade of Gwynnever

Lara Croft and the Blade of Gwynnever
Author: Dan Abnett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0744017580

This stand-alone novel is an epic Lara Croft adventure, featuring enough dual-pistol wielding action and sharp wit to please nostalgic fans of the franchise. Facing threats from multiple fronts, Lara hunts legendary artifacts around the world in an effort to solve a mystery and avert disaster. Straddling the line between factual history and fantastical extrapolation, the intense and action-packed tale weaves together the modern and ancient worlds. Storyline written in conjunction with the game developers at Crystal Dynamics, and penned by Dan Abnett, a bestselling British novelist and comic book writer.

Tomb Raider: The Art and Making of the Film

Tomb Raider: The Art and Making of the Film
Author: Sharon Gosling
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1785657607

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Tomb Raider follows the treacherous journey of a young Lara Croft as she takes her first steps toward becoming a global hero. Academy Award(TM) winner Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina, The Danish Girl) stars in the lead role, under the direction of Roar Uthaug (The Wave). Showcasing lavish concept art, behind the scenes photos, insight into the stunts, and fascinating contributions from cast and crew, Tomb Raider, The Art and Making of the Film, is the perfect companion to this highly-anticipated release.

The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic

The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic
Author: Frank Parisi
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-11-16
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780811875004

Star Wars fans the world over are buzzing in anticipation of what promises to be a defining moment in the history of multiplayer online gaming: the release of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The game follows the escalating war between the Jedi and the Sith thousands of years before the events of the Star Wars films, and its innovative design allows players to choose sides and help shape the history of the galaxy. This gorgeous, full-color volume features the detailed art behind this highly anticipated release from BioWare and LucasArts. With character sketches, interviews, and artwork featuring the game s new weapons, starships, and previously unexplored worlds, The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic is the ultimate chronicle of the newest Star Wars experience.

Lara Croft

Lara Croft
Author: Prima
Publisher: Prima Games
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Tomb raider
ISBN: 9780761526964

Building upon the success of 1998's Lara's Book, comes "Lara's Book II" -- a must for every Lara Croft & Tomd Raider fan or collector. Following in the footsteps of it's predecessor, "Lara's Book II" provides a mixture of popular and exclusive information about Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider series including Art, News, Essays, Rumors, Interviews and more. Learn why Lara Croft has become a multi-million dollar merchandising franchise and Lara Croft's Image is the sexiest mass-market icon yet.

Blade Runner 2049: The Storyboards

Blade Runner 2049: The Storyboards
Author: Sam Hudecki
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1789095875

Blade Runner 2049: The Storyboards is the only book presenting all of the storyboards from the film. In 1982, film audiences experienced a bold new depiction of the future with the ground-breaking Blade Runner, which was fundamental in establishing the still-vibrant Cyberpunk movement. With the critically acclaimed Blade Runner 2049, director Denis Villeneuve further explored that unique "future noir" world, this time following a young blade runner whose discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard--the protagonist of the first film--who's been missing for some thirty years. Blade Runner 2049: The Storyboards is a celebration of the rarely-seen artwork that was key in building the harsh, yet strangely beautiful, environments in the film. This remarkable book presents a fresh look at Blade Runner 2049, including scenes that were later altered or cut out entirely, along with new, in-context commentary from storyboard artists Sam Hudecki and Darryl Henley throughout.

The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook

The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook
Author: Alan Lee
Publisher: William Morrow
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780618640140

"In The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created the watercolor paintings for the special centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings. These images would prove so powerful and evocative that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jackson's movie trilogy and earn him a coveted Academy Award." "The book is filled with more than 150 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces showing how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains a selection of full-page paintings reproduced in full color, together with numerous examples of previously unseen conceptual art produced for the films and many new works drawn specially for this book." "The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook provides an insight into the imagination of the man who painted Tolkien's vision, first on the page and then in three dimensions on the movie screen. It will also be of interest to many of the thousands of people who have bought the illustrated Lord of the Rings as well as to budding artists who want to unlock the secrets of book illustration."--BOOK JACKET.

The Art of The Adventures of Tintin

The Art of The Adventures of Tintin
Author: Weta Workshop
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2011
Genre: Adventures of Tintin (Motion picture)
ISBN: 9781869509309

An incredible visual insight into one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2011. In autumn 2011 Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson are teaming up to launch The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn. The first of two movies being produced, this film will bring to life the enormously popular books by Herg� in performance-captured, 3D form. Starring Jamie Bell (of Billy Elliot fame) as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig as the nefarious Red Rackham, this will be the film of Christmas 2011. Published alongside the groundbreaking film, this book will reveal the incredible creative design process behind it. The conceptual design and visual effects for the movie are being created by Weta, the multi Academy Award winning company behind blockbusters such as Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, District 9, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia and many others. The designs for the book will be put together by the very same Weta artists, giving the readers a true inside story on the how the original comics were transformed into the final look on the big screen.