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Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman Hardcover – June 18, 2013

by Daniel Wallace (Author), Zack Snyder (Introduction)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 185 ratings
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In Man of Steel, director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) and producer Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy) have delivered a stunning new vision of Superman that is both fresh and familiar. Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman explores the remarkable creative process behind the movie and showcases the exceptional concept art that shaped its unique visual style. From the stark alien vistas of Krypton to the down-to-earth warmth of Smallville, this book uncovers the intensive world-building process that makes Superman’s universe both thrilling and believable. Also featuring in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, and candid on-set photography, Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman is the ultimate insider’s look at one of the most electrifying movies in recent memory.

MAN OF STEEL, SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s13)
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  1. Print length
    184 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Insight Editions
  4. Publication date
    June 18, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    9.5 x 1 x 11.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1608871819
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1608871810
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Filmmaker Zack Snyder is best known for his meticulous attention to detail and fine art aesthetic, bringing his unique and vivid style to each of his projects, as a director, writer and producer. He produces through his Warner Bros.-based shingle Cruel & Unusual Films, which he co-founded with wife and producing partner, Deborah Snyder.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Insight Editions; First Edition (June 18, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1608871819
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1608871810
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 185 ratings

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Daniel Wallace

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Daniel Wallace is the author or co-author of more than 50 books including The Jedi Path, The World According to Spider-Man, Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History, The World of RWBY, and the New York Times bestselling Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters. His specialty is exploring the underpinnings of popular fictional universes.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
185 global ratings

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Customers find the artwork gorgeous and very detailed. They also say the book is a bargain at the price. Opinions are mixed on the characters, with some finding them great interpretations while others say there is zero concept art regarding the Superman suit.

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17 customers mention "Artwork"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the artwork in the book gorgeous.

"...34;Man Of Steel " has so many interesting design, really amazingI am so thankful...." Read more

"...the remarkable creative process behind the movie and showcases the exceptional concept art that shaped its unique visual style...." Read more

"...The book has a beautiful hardcover that has grooves of textures,the paper is of a high glossy quality and the artwork is great...." Read more

"This big, beautiful book is the coffee-table book for all who love the latest interpretation of The "Man of Steel." The preliminary artwork..." Read more

5 customers mention "Level of detail"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very detailed, with great artwork and insight into the movie. They also say the front cover is detailed and covers everything.

"...This book is a detailed showcase of the thought process and art direction that went into the ornate, baroque, yet ultimately organic flavor of the..." Read more

"...As a "making of," it does touch on some really interesting points in the text--especially when it comes to the filmmakers' collaboration with the..." Read more

"This book is very greaT even The fronT cover is very deTailed covers everything from behind the scenes exclusive looks at the world of Superman it..." Read more

"...There is a ton of background information that makes me appreciate the story and the movie so much more now." Read more

3 customers mention "Length"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book long with thick glossy pages and well rendered art.

"...a beautiful hardcover that has grooves of textures,the paper is of a high glossy quality and the artwork is great...." Read more

"...The book has a beautiful textured cover and thick glossy pages with very well rendered art and super sharp photos and silver text ...." Read more

"...This is a thick, very well made book but lacking in substance. For such a huge character and reboot I was expecting a lot more...." Read more

6 customers mention "Characters"3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the characters. Some mention that the book is a great interpretation of the character, while others say that there is zero concept art regarding the Superman suit and symbol.

"...best cinematic version of the superman origin story and of the best super hero films available...." Read more

"...There is ZERO concept art regarding the Superman suit/symbol/etc. You know it's out there and for some reason, they chose not to include it here...." Read more

"...such as the dark over tones and that ending,still a great interpretation of the character...." Read more

"...It's not bad but it's not that good either.There aren't many character designs...." Read more

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Love it definitely worth every penny. Now i have Man of Steel, Batman v Superman and Justice League. Trying to get the rest of the DCEU artbooks.
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Andrew Zindilis
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013
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Yes, it is , With close scrutiny , besides the three Dimensional S . There is even small emboss glyph's covering the rest of this handsome. I have not got chance to check out the soft cover version , If it does it won't last long . The real value is inside the
The making of , the " MAN OF STEEL" . Thankfully for us, Film studios are releasing designs and even in others I have seen
even ball point roughs of design ideas napkins or toilet paper , well a Block Buster has to start on some type of media,for what we
Will eventually see on the big(they are getting bigger etc ) screen. "Man Of Steel " has so many interesting design, really amazing
I am so thankful. Please everyone whether just for the "WOW" factor or for your own ambitions , This is an excellent Buy……
P.S . I like to rant mainly < I do not want give anything away …
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Christopher E. Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
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I LOVE SUPERMAN!!!!!!

In Man of Steel, director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) and producer Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy) have delivered a stunning new vision of Superman that is both fresh and familiar. Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman explores the remarkable creative process behind the movie and showcases the exceptional concept art that shaped its unique visual style. From the stark alien vistas of Krypton to the down-to-earth warmth of Smallville, this book uncovers the intensive world-building process that makes Superman’s universe both thrilling and believable. Also featuring in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, and candid on-set photography, Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman is the ultimate insider’s look at one of the most electrifying movies in recent memory.
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KAB
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was overlooked.
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
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Whether you liked the movie or not, making the alien (Krypton) culture seem modern and believable was undeniably a difficult design challenge - especially because it comes from such an archetypal comic book aesthetic. This book is a detailed showcase of the thought process and art direction that went into the ornate, baroque, yet ultimately organic flavor of the final design for the film. Definitely worth having in the collection for fans of concept art.
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Roberto A. Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Man of Steel is the best cinematic version of the superman origin story and of ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016
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I'm a fan of the Man of Steel movie. First time a i watched in theater I had a little problem with editing and how much action was packed in 3rd act of the film. However, now that I have watch the move over a half a dozen time those issues are invisible to me. Everything appears to develop and flow naturally. Man of Steel is the best cinematic version of the superman origin story and of the best super hero films available.
The books goes into great detail on the design and care that went into all the sets, characters designs, and scenes. If you are fan of Superman, the Movie Man of Steel, director Zack Snyder, or movie making in general, consider to give this book a look.
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Leonel L. Rossi
4.0 out of 5 stars Man of art
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2013
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As the other reviews read, I too love the movie despite some of the flaws such as the dark over tones and that ending,still a great interpretation of the character. I was very eager for this book before the movie had opened. I own the Superman Returns book by Wallace and thought since this was a better movie, this would be a better book.The Superman Returns book has a lot more information broken into sections like storyboards and effects where this one is lacking those behind the scenes moments. The book has a beautiful hardcover that has grooves of textures,the paper is of a high glossy quality and the artwork is great.For that I give it the 4 stars although you could drop a 3 on it because no you don't get any behind the scenes, you won't see the costume changes and developments that ANY Superman fan would love to see. Storyboards, production art,the cg shots by the green screen, stuff like that is what you look for but won't get. The first almost half of the book focuses on Krypton more than the movie did and you don't really get much of Superman doing those Superman things he does in the movie like some flying sequences or the fight scenes. Maybe to see a few pages of the script would also been pretty cool,it's just page after page of production art, which is beautiful but you want to see other artist renditions and comparison to what ends up on screen. Your gonna have to make a decision on this one if you want to add to a collection of books like these or add it to a Superman collection.If you want to make a wise purchase, wait for it to drop way down in price like the Superman Returns and then pick it up, then you won't feel like dropping the 3 on this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear the Coffeetable
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013
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This big, beautiful book is the coffee-table book for all who love the latest interpretation of The "Man of Steel." The preliminary artwork by the production designer is spell-binding. To see it realized by the set designers and matte artists gives you a glimpse into the scope of making worlds come to life. You'll need some of this "behind the scenes" knowledge to impress your friends. It also comes in handy as a true test of your soul-mates ability to tolerate some of your preferences. Wonderful.
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Kenneth Kraly Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman is a good making of book on the film.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2013
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Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman is a good making of book on the film. This book goes into detail of how Man of Steel was made and has lots of concept artwork , and behind the scenes information and photos from the making of Man of Steel. If your a fan of Superman and of making of movie books in general this book is a good read for you.
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Saul Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Man of Steel Artbook FANTASTIC
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
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Love it definitely worth every penny. Now i have Man of Steel, Batman v Superman and Justice League. Trying to get the rest of the DCEU artbooks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Man of Steel Artbook FANTASTIC
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
Love it definitely worth every penny. Now i have Man of Steel, Batman v Superman and Justice League. Trying to get the rest of the DCEU artbooks.
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Ignacio
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Libro
Reviewed in Mexico on December 17, 2022
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Excelentes artes conceptuales e imágenes de cómo se crearon los ambientes, objetos y todo lo relacionado a MoS sobre todo ahora que no continuaran con este Superman, recomiendo comprarlo al 100%
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5.0 out of 5 stars Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2021
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I'm a little surprised to find some rather negative reviews of this book here; I wasn't particularly bowled-over by the movie, in fact this book is much more impressive than the film itself, given that it highlights the concept and character design which was much more impressive than the screenplay.
This is a nicely presented volume in full-colour throughout with a good mixture of digital design work, from costumes, creatures, sets and scenes to film-stills of the final ideas.
It`s every bit as good as any other “Art of” film book I have and it certainly makes a good and useful companion volume to the movie – it will appeal to anyone with an interest in film or cinematic art and design.
Do use the “Look inside” option at the top of the page.
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Kyle Bingley
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2017
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Amazing book for any Superman fan or fan of this film.
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Kevin Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars You Get What You paid For!
Reviewed in India on July 20, 2018
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The actual filming of the movie with images and details by the writer.
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Tanausú
5.0 out of 5 stars Espectacular libro de la pelicula del 2013
Reviewed in Spain on March 5, 2018
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Aprobado con sobresaliente de 5 estrellas para este libro con numerosos detalles de la realización de Man of Steel.
Lo que +: La portada imita la testura del traje del kryptoniano y la "S" es en relieve. Ya en su contenido viene bastante información del rodaje de la pelicula.
Lo que -: Nada en general. El producto vino bien protegido.
Recomendaria este comic a los fans del comic en general y, en especial, a los fans del Último hijo de Krypton.
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