Potential dystopian futures have never looked so good.
“Love Death + Robots,” Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning animated sci-fi anthology, has elicited nothing but awe, shock, and amazement from millions of viewers around the world during its first three broadcast seasons.
The latest volume of “Love, Death + Robots” just kicked off its third season on May 20 with an addictive mix of nine movies from all dimensions of the universe. To further soak up the magic that went into the amazing spectacle, Titan Books has released a 256-page deluxe hardcover titled “The Art of Love, Death, and Robots.” (opens in a new tab)which immerses readers in a treasure trove of original artwork from the first three volumes.
The imaginative shorts that make up the series were conceived using a variety of animation techniques, from hand-drawn to CGI, and offer some of the most provocative footage ever seen on the small screen. It’s a visionary potpourri of lucid dreams and haunting nightmares destined to leave a mark on your psyche. David Fincher (“Se7en,” “Alien 3,” “Fight Club”) and Tim Miller (“Deadpool”) have been executive producers of this amazing series since it premiered on Netflix in March 2019.
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Written by Ramin Zahed (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse The Art of the Movie”), the deluxe edition of Titan allows fans to explore all the stories and inspirations behind this acclaimed Netflix gem.
Here is the official description of the upcoming book:
Love Death + Robots is a Netflix series like no other: a breathtaking journey of high-concept, mature stories told with alluring characters, jaw-dropping plotlines and explosive action. With each episode created by different animation teams around the world, the thought-provoking anthology covers a wide range of animation styles, from cutting-edge 2D to stop-motion, anime, and hyper-realistic 3D CG.
In this deluxe book, discover the rich artwork and stories behind the creation of the first three volumes of the series. It includes interviews with key artists and creatives, like series creators Tim Miller and David Fincher, and is packed with everything from fine concept art, character studies, costume sketches, paintings, vehicle designs, storyboards, and decks. early vision, up to finished frames.
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When Zahed was first given the assignment to write this book, he envisioned it to be similar to the previous Art of Animation books he had worked on, during which he had the opportunity to interview the director, producers, and design team of the book. Project.
“However, after diving into the project, I realized there was a lot more work involved, as most of the episodes in this anthology were about different teams and studios from around the world,” he told Space.com. “Because of the limited time we had to prepare the book, I had to reach out to a very large group of people around the world to find out more about each of their projects, what makes their expertise stand out, and each of them their artistic influences and desired goals.
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The Los Angeles-based author and journalist admits he was blown away by the staggering scope of the project and how the Blur production team was able to guide each of the animation studios to create a distinctive look for each of the shorts.
“Thanks to the overall vision and leadership of Tim Miller, Jennifer Yuh Nelson and the rest of the talented team, audiences were able to experience this wonderful collection of animated sci-fi stories created for adults.” “What tied all of these shorts together was the overall reverence and passion the creative teams had for the art form and how they respected the intelligence of their target audience, regardless of the specific stories.
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“I remember talking to Alberto Mielgo about his amazing episodes “The Witness” and “Jibaro” (this was a few months before he won the Oscar for his short film “Windshield Wiper”) and thought to myself that now he is someone I really appreciate. he cares about realizing his artistic vision no matter how much research and work it involves. Here is someone who really strives to achieve new things with his art. And he wasn’t alone. They all seemed to have the same kind of pioneering spirit and belief in the magic of art. animation”.
For more on the Netflix series, here’s our interview with director Emily Dean for her vol. of dream “Love, Death + Robots”. 3rd segment, “The very pulse of the machine.”
Titan Books’ “The Art of Love, Death + Robots” (opens in a new tab) It is already available in bookstores and online outlets.
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