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Massive Black: Volume 1 [Paperback]

Kemp Remillard , Daniel Wade , Lauren Stevens , Dani Nomura
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January 15, 2009 Massive Black (Book 1)

In this collection, Massive Black provides a glimpse of the studio's professional game work for id Software, Sega, Atari, THQ/Volition, BioWare, Codemasters Software, EA, and Pandemic Studios. Notable game projects featured in the book include Saboteur, Red Faction: Guerilla, Golden Axe: Beast Rider, Iron Man, Hellgate: London, Dragon Age: Origins, Maelstrom, Ride to Hell, Dead Head Fred, and Severity.


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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Ballistic Publishing; 1st edition (January 15, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1921002603
  • ISBN-13: 978-1921002601
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 1.3 x 11.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive top notch concept art book February 1, 2009
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The first thing I noticed about the Massive Black art book is that it's titled Volume 1. It's safe to guess that there's going to be other volumes in the future. That is great because this book is very good.

The book is a paperback edition housed inside a slipcase. There are 192 pages and they are relatively glossy. The binding is great too. This book is a fingerprint magnet, and I left a few when I first held it.

Right at the start is an inspiring company's history. You'll get to read about how they started the company with $6000 to build it to a world class art studio where their art workshops look no different from rock concerts.

Inside the pages contain an impressive portfolio of illustrations and concept art created for too many clients. There are character designs, environment paintings and 3D modelings. The level of technical quality is top notch, of course.

Because the clients are mainly from the movie and gaming industry, most of the art pieces relate to the fantasy and sci-fi genre, oftentimes dark. It's like entering a different world just by looking at the paintings, the characters.

Massive Black Volume 1 has managed to put a smile of art lust and fascination on my face. It's highly recommended for concept artists, art directors, video game art lovers and people who just like good art.

Do check out the Massive Black homepage as well, for more illustrations in their art galleries.

(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice art reference March 31, 2009
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Massive Black creates some beautiful work and it is well showcased in this quality book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Massive Black is Fantastic June 24, 2011
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The quality of the book is very good. The slip cover works well to protect the book
and he printing is very nice the wide range of art done in the book is super and
I really feel this is a must for any one wanting to learn to do Character Design to
see examples of some very ideas developed nicely.
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