New Releases by Bryan Konietzko

Go behind the scenes of the animated series The Legend of Korra created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko the smash-hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork created during the development of season one of the show. With captions from Michael and Bryan throughout, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life!

Citizens of all nations can learn about the infamous battle at the Northern Water Tribe and the struggle leading up to it, in this book chronicling the Water and Fire Nations'' major fighters, armies, vehicles, weaponry, bending skills, and battle strategies.

"For one hundred years the Avatar has been missing without a trace. During this time the Fire Nation has successfully waged war against the other nations. Just when all hope seemed to be lost, the Avatar returned as Aang, a thirteen-year-old Airbender. He remains the Last Airbender, and it is up to him to save the world"--Cover.

Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has been one of Nickelodeon''s most talked about and highest-rated animated series. Offering an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world besieged by war, it is also beautifully executed, harmonizing Western influences with aesthetic inspiration drawn from a diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit.

Aang must face his destiny as he fights for the water tribe''s safety and his life.