The Art of Tron: Legacy [Hardcover]

Justin Springer (Author), Joseph Kosinski (Afterword), Darren Gilford (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 23, 2010 | Age Level: 1 and up

Tron Legacy is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2010. Starring Oscar-nominated Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, Iron Man, Crazy Heart), Garrett Hedlund (Friday Night Lights) and Olivia Wilde (House), this action/sci-fi film picks up 28 years after the events of the original Tron. Hedlund plays Sam, the son of the original movie’s lead, Kevin Flynn (Bridges). Kevin has been missing for years. To find him, Sam must return to the world of the Grid. This 3D movie, in theaters December 17th 2010, is sure to be a mega-hit. 

The Art and Making of Tron Legacy is a view into not only the creation of the 2010 film, but will also contain never-before-seen looks at the design and creation of 1982’s original Tron. Tron was like nothing the world had ever seen. A melding of cutting-edge computer effects and live action, it captured the imaginations of a generation. It also gave viewers a glimpse of the future of movies, and created a cult following.

The design, effects and iconic qualities of Tron: Legacy will appeal to everyone who loves action and sci-fi movies. Fans of the original movie and the legions of fans for the new movie will be thrilled to get an insider’s perspective on the movie’s creation, and that’s exactly what they’ll find in The Art and Making of Tron Legacy. 
Written by co-producer Justin Springer, the book will spotlight the technical wizardry, imagination, artistry, and passion that brought this project to life. From concept art and designs, to profiles on the characters and the actors playing them, to on-set photography and visuals from the movie itself, every step of the film’s creation will be broken down and laid out for the reader. 

In addition, this title will also have a preface by Joseph Kosinski, the director of Tron Legacy; and a forward by Steven Lisberger, the director of the original Tron and producer of Tron Legacy. The book will use special fluorescent inks to make the illuminated world of Tron come to life, and is sure to be a must-have coffee table edition for the holidays. 

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions (November 23, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423131495
• ISBN-13: 978-1423131496
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #395,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Visual companion, not art book, January 5, 2011

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The Art of Tron: Legacy is more of a visual companion than an art book. Whenever there's "art of" somewhere in the book title, it sets people up with certain expectations. This title definitely sets up the wrong type of expectation, at least to me.

About half the book is concept art and the other half is just film stills, and even if it's not exactly half, it feels that way.

Much of the concept art are actually the finalized designs. You won't see much iterations. It's like they nailed the design of the Light Cycle bike with the first try. Same applies for characters and environments. And the Light Jets are missing.

The selection of films stills included is also questionable, but I'm glad for the most part they look stunning visually, especially the ones that are showing more of the Tron world.

This book should still appeal to Tron fans. I'm not so hot about the book, but I've two colleages (fans of the film) raves about it.

As an art book, I'll give it 3 stars. As a visual companion or picture book, 4 out of 5 stars.

(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Design, but Where Are the Light Jets?, December 26, 2010

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R. Hurt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Tron: Legacy (Hardcover)

The design work for T:L is impressive, but unfortunately very little of the concept design work leading up to the final product is in this. Almost all of the art appears to be the final approved pre-vis, but not the development sketches or alternate ideas.

Moreover, my favorite moments in the movie involve the fantastic light jets and light flyer at the end, but there is not a single sketch or screen shot of them. Seriously, I was flipping eagerly to the back of the book looking for them, and even checked the table of contents to see if maybe I had missed it, or the book was missing a section. Disappointing.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars original, futuristic, and breathtaking, November 26, 2010

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Fernando Caire - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Tron: Legacy (Hardcover)

Disney has pulled together some of the industries most talented artists to work on "Tron Legacy". The art work speaks for itself, the sketches, the 3d work, everything looks phenomenal and Tron: legacy is clearly going to be the most ground breaking film in years. Seeing Neville page's work was also a huge treat, I love his drawing and hearing he has ventured into 3d is truly exciting. Industrial design enthusiasts will love the work done on the vehicles as well. This is a must buy for any fan of tron or art in general.