The Art of Batman Begins
Mark Cotta Vaz
The origin of Batman, the crown jewel of all superheroes, will be revealed for the first time in Batman Begins, the highly anticipated film from director Christopher Nolan (Memento). A contemporary, innovative incarnation of a character and story that have captured people's imaginations for six decades, Batman Begins hits theaters Summer 2005 and stars Christian Bale as the Dark Knight. Full of exclusive photographs of moody sets and exotic locations, as well as concept art, storyboards, and costume designs from the movie’s creative team, this oversized hardcover documents the newest spectacular portrayal of the most popular and enigmatic superhero ever conceived. The Art of Batman Begins is a must-have for artists, Batman aficionados, and filmgoers everywhere.
BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of DC Comics © 2005.
Mark Cotta Vaz has authored nineteen books, including The Art of The Incredibles, The Art of Finding Nemo, Tales of the Dark Knight (the fiftieth anniversary history of Batman), and Industrial Light + Magic: Into the Digital Realm (a chronicle of George Lucas's effects company.) Most recently his Behind the Mask of Spider-Man documents the making of the Spider-Man movie.
2005 / 144 pp / 225 color images / 0811849481 / hc / $40.00