Atlantis The Lost Empire: The Essential Guide (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION) [Hardcover]

Cynthia O'Neill (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

The definitive guide to the world's most legendary lost city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! It's 1914 and bumbling cartographer Milo James Thatch is determined to find the lost empire of Atlantis using the cryptic Sheperd's Journal, an ancient guidebook found by his grandfather, a famous explorer. Accompanied by a motley expedition team, Milo finds danger and friendship in the forgotten city. Deep below the sea lies the legendary lost empire of Atlantis, a magical world of monsters, giants, princesses, and kings. But the kingdom has a dark secret, one that could destroy it forever. Join timid explorer Milo Thatch as he sets out on the adventure of a lifetime to find -- and save -- the empire of Atlantis. Atlantis: The Essential Guide takes you on an unforgettable journey to the bottom of the sea to a land where time stands still. With direct access to Disney's Animation studios in California, DK's team has created this unique guide to the characters and story of Atlantis. Discover how the Atlanteans survive at the bottom of the ocean, find out why the stone giants come to life, and learn which member of the expedition's crew can really be trusted. Let this new and comprehensive guide help you uncover the mysteries of Atlantis.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; 1st edition (May 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789473348
• ISBN-13: 978-0789473349
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 10.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #819,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Disney Animation just keeps getting better., May 13, 2001

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Jeff "filmfanman" (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Atlantis The Lost Empire: The Essential Guide (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for myself, not my children. As an artist, animator, and Disney fan I wanted the book as a reference for the artwork used in the film. All I can say is I love the look of this film and I can't wait to see the movie. However, this is not an art book and in fact is not approved by Disney. It gives a little background on each of the characters, vehicles, and equipment used in the film, accompanied by gorgeous artwork from the movie itself, but is not a narrative story. Be aware, if you have not seen the film, this book gives away almost all of the plot. It also has none of the creative process behind what went into the movie. It is simply a very nice picture book and, in my opinion, worth the price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Atlantis Movie Guide, March 4, 2002

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Atlantis The Lost Empire: The Essential Guide (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION) (Hardcover)

If you have seen and enjoyed the movie, you will enjoy this guide. It actually sheds some light on the reasons why the artists featured various items and artifacts.

If they had included some of the facts in this book in the movie, it would have made it way more interesting for me. I'm almost wondering if you read the book first, you would enjoy the movie more.

In this book you can find out more about your favorite characters, explore the underwater royal chambers and secret caves, see detailed pictures of the amazing fleet of vehicles and travel to the magical world of monsters, giants, princesses and kings.

~The Rebecca Review

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complete Biography that amazed me, July 16, 2001

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Jasmir (Washington D.c,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Atlantis The Lost Empire: The Essential Guide (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION) (Hardcover)

This book has a wide range of hidden facts about the movie It's also full with awesome pictures and fantastic guidelines for a collector to know .There's also some speciality in this book that amaze me like a complete data and knowledge of each and every single character,maps,about vehicles,history of Atlantis and much more.It's simply a must have for all the disney and atlantean fans out there.