- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Film tie-in edition edition (10 Dec 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007342446
- ISBN-13: 978-0007342440
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 100,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This lavishly illustrated film companion takes the reader on a journey into the magical world of Pandora, to get closer to the landscapes, creatures and characters of James Cameron’s blockbuster epic, AVATAR. This is the only adult tie-in book to what many are already describing as the cinematic event of 2009.
Marking James Cameron's first film since 1997's Titanic, Avatar is set to be the most exciting film of 2009 but also a major milestone in movie history.
Using state of the art technology, Cameron and producer John Landau have created an entire world - Pandora - and realized it in a way never before possible. For the first time ever, 3-D effects conjure up a world every bit as real as the one we inhabit. Yet the world of Pandora is unlike anything we've experienced - ten foot blue humanoids wander peacefully amidst a world of flying mountains, phosphorescent forests and unimaginable vistas.
This is a perfect tie-in book, offering a stunning companion to this cutting-edge masterpiece, featuring a comprehensive look at the fictional world created for the film, including flora, fauna, planets, and more. AVATAR will be the most unique, engaging universe ever realized on film and the AVATAR FIELD GUIDE is the perfect guide to that world as well as the only resource for fans who are left wanting more.
AVATAR is a genre-bending blend of sci-fi action-adventure and a timeless, emotional and personal story of redemption and revolution. The talent is exceptional, featuring Sam Worthington, the hot young star of Terminator Salvation, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi, and Michelle Rodriguez, among others.
An epic story, the Cameron brand, and fantastic visuals! This promises to be the must-see film of 2009, and for any fans of the film this will be the ultimate self and gift purchase.
About the Author
Dirk Mathison is a nationally known writer and editor with an extensive background in both traditional and new media. He served as bureau chiefs for Time Inc and People Magazine, and has also written for Time, Life, and the Los Angeles Times on a wide range of subjects, including crime, science and politics. Dirk was a contributing writer for Los Angeles Magazine. More recently, he was the editor of Channelone.com, an educational and news website for teens. He has also written two documentary treatments for Earthship Productions. Dirk lives in Silverlake with his wife, Susan, and their two children.
Maria Wilhelm has written extensively for Time Inc. publications where she was Editor of New Media, and been published in a range of other outlets, among them the Los Angeles Times, Oakland Tribune, and Civilization Magazine. Maria heads the Advisory Board of The Multiverse Network, Inc., a technology platform and network of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) and 3D virtual worlds.She’s previously held top positions at Netscape Communications, AOL, MSNBC, Sorenson Media and ICM Breakpoint. Maria has a BA in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from Columbia University.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent and detailed book on the planet of Pandora from James Cameron's Avatar and is full of information on it. You learn about the planets many inhabitants from the Na'vi to every other animal and plant. You also find out about the planets many wonders and its position in the universe, as well as information on the RDA. Worth the money, extremely happy that I bought this.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is brilliant for any hardcore Avatar fans. It goes into all those extra pieces of detail that you sit there dying to know during the film and more. Makes for a very interesting read and sends your imagination spinning over Pandora all over again.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Here's something you HAVE to buy if you're an Avatar fan. Full of interesting info on Pandora, the creatures, the plants, the traditions, etc.
It's good to have it if there are some things you didn't understand in the movie or if you forgot the name of some creature, for instance.
And the pictures on every page are just amazing.
Interesting to read and beautiful to look at.
5/5 :)
It's good to have it if there are some things you didn't understand in the movie or if you forgot the name of some creature, for instance.
And the pictures on every page are just amazing.
Interesting to read and beautiful to look at.
5/5 :)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
poor pictures but extra information is great
first of all- visuals of this book- quality of the pictures are very poor(I will try to add example into book photos in a mian info area)can't really see the details. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Skyhigh3
Great book
Bought this for my son who absolutely loved it especially the 'clipped in' photo illustrations. Has kept him occupied for ages reading and re-reading it. Thoroughly recommend.
Published 23 months ago by C. Frost
Avatar Extras
Who said the film doesn't have any extras!
This 200 page book is a must-have for anyone who, like me, was gripped with the beauty of the film. Read more
This 200 page book is a must-have for anyone who, like me, was gripped with the beauty of the film. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by S. Sergiou
Not quite what I expected
Having seen the film which I thought was visually amazing, I was prepared to be amazed by the book.
Unfortunately, the book is supposed to look worn: so the pages are... Read more
Unfortunately, the book is supposed to look worn: so the pages are... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by J. H. Chapple
The title says it all...
If you were captivated by the varied species of flora and fauna when you visited Pandora, this book is a must. Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by Mr. C. T. Brand
I LOVE BOOKS
I'm completely sure that only there are two kind of people: WHO LOVES BOOKS AND WHO DON'T. If you have the luck of to be of the first ones, this book is a delight. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Angel Dominguez
Fantastic book full of information not in the film!
This is a fantastic book which mainly focuses on may aspects of both human and Na'vi life from the film Avatar. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by C. Hamer
Avatar
Fantastic book/field guide. Fills in all the gaps from the film, telling you about the Na'vi,their culture,weapons. Pandora,s animals,flora etc. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Harvey R. Lemon
Essential guide to Pandora
I'm another huge Avatar fan and this book ticks all the boxes for me.
I enjoy reading 'Earthly' guide books and so much thought has gone into this that you can relate to... Read more
I enjoy reading 'Earthly' guide books and so much thought has gone into this that you can relate to... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by Gamer T
GREAT TRAVEL BOOK
This is another book I bought for my eleven year old son. He loves it! I even have to admit being a little bit hooked on it myself. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by Shadow
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