When Halo hit the shelves with the launch of the Xbox in 2001, it was an immediate sensation. This action-packed science fictionmilitary combat game, set on a distant, war-torn, artificial planet, became an instant triumph with gamersand scored numerous awards for its innovations, irresistibility, and sheer thrills.The Art of Halois a showcase of its stunning visual style, a fascinating guided tour through the making of the phenomenonfrom bright idea to brilliant resultand a testament to the creativity of the artists at Bungie Studios. Meet the brains behind Bungie, the birthplace of Halo Feast your eyes on a panorama ofall-newartwork from its spectacular sequelHalo 2one of the most eagerly-awaited games of 2004 Discover the art of game design from the inside out, in interviews withand illustrations bythe Halo creative team Learn the secrets of designing gear from the artists themselves Follow the construction of a crucial sequence from storyboard to completion, along with pages from the actual script Thrill to a gallery of glorious Halo artwork, including action figure designs, game packaging, cartoon strips, posters, T-shirts, and more It's all herethe story behind the sensation thatGameProdeclares "above and beyond what console gamers have come to expect"in one virtuoso volume!