Legend Of Korra : The Art Of The Animated Series– Book One : Air (Second Edition) by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko

Step behind the curtain of the captivating animated series Legend of Korra Book One – Air, an incredible follow-up designed by the brilliant minds of Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the masterminds behind the beloved show Avatar: The Last Airbender. This visually stunning hardcover showcases a trove of artistic gems crafted during the show’s first season, alongside fresh sketches from the original creative team. Delve into the profound insights shared by DiMartino and Konietzko themselves, as they provide captivating commentary, giving fans an up-close-and-personal perspective on the creative journey that birthed a new generation of Avatar heroes. Furthermore, with a captivating foreword from the talented Janet Varney, the voice of Korra, this edition offers an exclusive glimpse into the inner workings of the imaginative process. Prepare to be enchanted by the alluring additions made in this version, including a breathtaking new cover ingeniously crafted by Joaquim Dos Santos and Bryan Konietzko. Discover never-before-seen sketchbook material conceived by the exceptional minds responsible for The Legend of Korra. Finally, indulge in the exceptional insight provided by the esteemed Janet Varney in an all-new, captivating foreword.

THE LEGEND OF KORRA: Book 1 Art Review

Today’s article is a review of “The Legend of Korra: Book 1 Air – The Art of the Animated Series,” published by Dark Horse. This art book was written by Michael DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, and Joaquim de Santos. As a huge fan of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” I was thrilled when they released an art book for that show. However, it was disappointing that the entire series was condensed into one book, whereas “The Legend of Korra” has four separate art books for each season.

In this book, you can expect to see plenty of development and concept art for the first season of Korra. However, I found that the early designs of the characters were quite similar to their final versions, so there wasn’t much exploration of alternative concepts. This lack of variety left me feeling a bit let down.

While this book has received positive reviews from others, I personally believe that people may be mistaking their enthusiasm for the show with the quality of the art book. Despite my disappointment, I still enjoyed reading it and appreciate that the chapters are organized by each episode. This allows readers to refer to the book while watching the show and gain insights into the design decisions.

The book includes comments from the three authors on almost every page. However, I found that these comments often lack depth and feel quite superficial. They mostly state what the image is or make simple observations, rather than offering more substantial insights into the artwork.

In terms of content, the book primarily showcases finalized character designs and environments. There are some storyboards, but they are not as abundant. The layout of the book is well done, making efficient use of space. I particularly enjoyed the section featuring poster art and DVD covers, as well as the inclusion of fan art by the creators and others at Nickelodeon.

While I still recommend this book for die-hard fans of “Avatar” and “The Legend of Korra,” I suggest keeping your expectations low. The book could have been improved with more insightful commentary and a greater variety of images. I would rate this first book around three and a half stars based on my personal expectations and love for the show.