Insight Editions' Godzilla: The Art of Destruction is now currently available for purchase! Many fans who had pre-ordered the book got their copies today, myself included. However, the book does contain many spoilers for the film, so I've held off reading it. But some of our members have not, and one of our friends on Facebook uploaded a few scans from the book, to share with the community. Scroll down to see them all. Also included is the official press release.
Official Press Release:
The ultimate companion book to the most earth-shattering film of 2014 is now available!
GODZILLA: THE ART OF DESTRUCTION
By Mark Cotta Vaz; Introduction by Gareth Edwards
San Francisco, CA May 13, 2014—Sixty years after Toho’s original 1954 classic, the “King of the Monsters” once again dominates the big screen in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards ?.? ??With his acclaimed indie breakout film Monsters, Edwards caught Legendary’s eye and was tasked with leading an immense production team on a creative journey that would end with the epic rebirth of Toho’s iconic character. GODZILLA: THE ART OF DESTRUCTION (Insight Editions / $45.00 / May 13, 2014) by Mark Cotta Vaz chronicles that journey in vivid detail, from the intensive process of redesigning Godzilla to the uniquely dynamic shoot and the challenging post-production process.
Packed with previously unseen art that illustrates the incredible design process undertaken to arrive at the most thrilling and evocative version of the Godzilla character, Godzilla: The Art of Destruction also showcases the stunning concept pieces, storyboards, sketches, and other artwork that formed the basis for the film’s breathtakingly atmospheric visuals.
Featuring in-depth interviews with Edwards, the film’s exceptional creative team, and the A-list cast—including Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Bryan Cranston—Godzilla: The Art of Destruction charts every aspect of the movie’s creation, from costume design to visual effects.
Complete with a spectacular twelve-page “Monster Gatefold,” an introduction by Gareth Edwards, and a Godzilla theatrical poster, Godzilla: The Art of Destruction is the ultimate companion book to the most earth-shattering film of 2014.
Watch the? Godzilla: The Art of Destruction? interview with Godzilla director Gareth Edwards here? ?and visit www.godzillabook.com for more information. ?
***SPOILER AHEAD***
A photo of the deleted scene featuring Akira Takarada, which will likely be included on the DvD/BluRay later this year:
Special thanks to Mark on Facebook for the scans! We hope these images have hyped you up enough to purchase a copy yourself, if you haven't already! Let us know your thoughts on the book by commenting below!
Before you keep reading, check out this Godzilla Minus One inspired shirt we think you might like!
From Legendary, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova will hit theaters on March 26th, 2027! Visit the GxK: Supernova page for more information, production updates and everything we know so far!
From Toho, Takashi Yamazaki is directing a sequel to Godzilla Minus One! Visit the Godzilla Minus One sequel page for the latest information!
There is also the next season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters on the way, as well as other spin-off Godzilla series in the works at Apple TV!
