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acommonclare's review against another edition
4.0
I am so glad I finally got around to reading this. I have loved ATLA since I was first introduced to it as a child but I didn't start wondering about any of the behind the scenes stuff until I was much older. I enjoyed reading this because it gave insight into what inspired Brian and Mike which was cool. It also talked about the real world trips they took to research which I want to do now. Also I am fascinated by the fact that they had like the whole idea for the show the first time they submitted and idea. Amazing. I hope that one day I'll get to work on a story this big :)
(I gave it 4 stars because it was really good but it wasn't like, mind blowing, ya know?)
(I gave it 4 stars because it was really good but it wasn't like, mind blowing, ya know?)
melissamilazzo's review against another edition
5.0
This volume is a very cool companion to the animated series. It shares the genesis of character, costume and culture designs that made Avatar such a great show. I loved seeing how characters like Uncle Iroh and Toph changed from conception to their final versions. It also made me appreciate how much hard work went in to make a "simple" kids show!
yapxinyi's review against another edition
5.0
A great book, honestly.
I loved the way the artists talked about their process of making Avatar, and all the crazy ideas that went behind it.
Not only is the artwork process and drafts included, I appreciate that they mentioned some of the difficulty they faced while making Avatar.
And the artwork is stunning. The range of work! Storyboards, character sketches, background layouts, coloured scenes...they were all so pretty. I kinda wished they talked more about individual characters (my personal favourite being Azula) but the artists did make comments on characters, like artists Bryan Konietzko saying how he felt Azula was "by far the most complex, interesting, and dangerous villain in the series", and Mike DiMartino saying "she quickly became my favourite villain in the series".
And I loved the fact that they arranged this book by episodes so you actually get to see the different works out in for every different aired series! <3
Avatar was my childhood and so it's an awesome feeling of revisiting my childhood when I flipped through the amazing artwork. I felt that this series had more heart and depth than most other cartoons do.
It is definitely worth a read, and even worth more than a read. You can't look at the amazing art and say they aren't worth admiring at!
I loved the way the artists talked about their process of making Avatar, and all the crazy ideas that went behind it.
Not only is the artwork process and drafts included, I appreciate that they mentioned some of the difficulty they faced while making Avatar.
And the artwork is stunning. The range of work! Storyboards, character sketches, background layouts, coloured scenes...they were all so pretty. I kinda wished they talked more about individual characters (my personal favourite being Azula) but the artists did make comments on characters, like artists Bryan Konietzko saying how he felt Azula was "by far the most complex, interesting, and dangerous villain in the series", and Mike DiMartino saying "she quickly became my favourite villain in the series".
And I loved the fact that they arranged this book by episodes so you actually get to see the different works out in for every different aired series! <3
Avatar was my childhood and so it's an awesome feeling of revisiting my childhood when I flipped through the amazing artwork. I felt that this series had more heart and depth than most other cartoons do.
It is definitely worth a read, and even worth more than a read. You can't look at the amazing art and say they aren't worth admiring at!
elevetha's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
Gives some insight to the tremendous amount of creativity, work, and time invested in the show.
Gives some insight to the tremendous amount of creativity, work, and time invested in the show.
astraeal's review against another edition
4.0
I'm so glad I read this, Avatar: the Last Airbender is one of my favorite tv show and I learned so much more about the world and the creation of this series, all the ideas that preceded the final design, with little notes for all the characters, I think I love Avatar even more now (is that even possible?)
aemilova's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Every time I consume something Avatar related I cry. It's not even sad you know, it just, reading and watching the hard work and care and love put into this series makes me extremely emotional because I too love it and it mean a lot to me and... yeah, tears and emotions... that's rough buddy...
This books was a great insight of how the Avatar world started and first came to life. Not only does it make you appreciate even more the hard work that was put into the series but it gives a sense of family from the team. It was, also, fun recognizing a few names that later on have major roles in the Korra series (I read those books first).
I love all the small insights that are given and that I'm now noticing while re-watching the show.
This books was a great insight of how the Avatar world started and first came to life. Not only does it make you appreciate even more the hard work that was put into the series but it gives a sense of family from the team. It was, also, fun recognizing a few names that later on have major roles in the Korra series (I read those books first).
I love all the small insights that are given and that I'm now noticing while re-watching the show.
myliterarylove's review against another edition
5.0
Just gorgeous!
It's incredibly fascinating to see just how much work & research goes into making a show!
It's incredibly fascinating to see just how much work & research goes into making a show!