[1] Structura: The Art of Sparth
I sure didn't think this was going to get number 1 but there's something about Nicolas Bouvier's work that gets me. I think it is his apparent lack of detail in certain paintings that gets shattered once I look a bit closer. Each piece is layered; I can quickly glance over an image and see the effective composition or I can 'zoom in' and see the fine detail. This Frenchman is one talented guy.
[2] The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
I can casually dip into this book and get exactly what I want from it; not the nerdy technical specifications of some spaceship but rather the enthusiasm the creators had for this film. The book is well paced and the black and white photographs are humorous to just about anyone.
[3] The Art of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
If the star wars art book is a casual read then this one is exhausting to look at! I can hardly make it through the whole book without needing to take a break. It somehow covers 3D work, sketches and fine painting to an amazing level. I wonder if there could ever be a better art book than this?
Many thanks for your reviews Parka. I started paying attention to your opinion after you reviewed some unknown book called 'Exodessey' (what a purchase that turned out to be) - keep up the excellent work.
[1] Structura: The Art of Sparth
I sure didn't think this was going to get number 1 but there's something about Nicolas Bouvier's work that gets me. I think it is his apparent lack of detail in certain paintings that gets shattered once I look a bit closer. Each piece is layered; I can quickly glance over an image and see the effective composition or I can 'zoom in' and see the fine detail. This Frenchman is one talented guy.
[2] The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
I can casually dip into this book and get exactly what I want from it; not the nerdy technical specifications of some spaceship but rather the enthusiasm the creators had for this film. The book is well paced and the black and white photographs are humorous to just about anyone.
[3] The Art of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
If the star wars art book is a casual read then this one is exhausting to look at! I can hardly make it through the whole book without needing to take a break. It somehow covers 3D work, sketches and fine painting to an amazing level. I wonder if there could ever be a better art book than this?
Many thanks for your reviews Parka. I started paying attention to your opinion after you reviewed some unknown book called 'Exodessey' (what a purchase that turned out to be) - keep up the excellent work.
Mike