Fans of the Avatar universe have a new companion to celebrate the recent film, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Abrams Books is releasing a new art book, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender - The Art of the Movie, on November 10, and IGN has provided an exclusive preview.
The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the film's creative process, featuring concept art, character designs, and new locations. It delves into the evolution of characters, new threats, and hybrid creatures introduced in the movie. Insights from co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, director Lauren Montgomery, and the animation team are included, highlighting the film's humor, spirit, and its innovative blend of 2D and CG animation.
This art book serves as a companion to the feature film, which IGN reviewed positively. Reviewer Alex Zalben noted that the movie is a "lovingly crafted and gorgeously animated" return for Team Avatar, praising its action scenes and settings despite a perceived thin plot. The film's release was impacted by a scuttled theatrical run and an unfortunate leak.
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender - The Art of the Movie can be preordered on Amazon.