Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Films’ new film Aquaman has finally hit theaters in North America, and fans who are falling in love with the artistry on display from the new James Wan film will have the opportunity to delve deep into the art and behind-the-scenes process of the film in an upcoming new art book.
The book, coming courtesy of Insight Editions is called The Art and Making of Aquaman and will be an in-depth look at how Wan and company brought the first film fit for the would-be King of Atlantis Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) to life. The book is written by Mike Avila and includes a special introduction from Wan himself.
You can read Insight Editions’ official description for The Art and Making of Aquaman book down below:
Insight Editions is pleased to announce The Art and Making of Aquaman (Insight Editions; January 1, 2019; $45.00), a behind-the-scenes look at the new movie chronicling Arthur Curry’s path to a future as King of the Seven Seas.The Art and Making of Aquaman takes readers behind the scenes of the highly anticipated 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures film based on the popular DC character, the first Aquaman standalone film to date. Featuring previously unseen photographs and breathtaking concept art, this book is a must-have for any fan.
Readers can follow along with the production team as these skilled artists create a unique undersea world for the big screen. Exclusive interviews highlight a comprehensive narrative that flows through this stunning collection of concept sketches, storyboards, set and costume photography, and effects imagery.
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Directed by James Wan, Aquaman stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, Amber Heard as Mera, Willem Dafoe as Vulko, Patrick Wilson as Orm / Ocean Master, Dolph Lundgren as Nereus, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Ludi Lin as Captain Murk, and Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa in the title role. The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be… a king.
Aquaman is in theaters now.