The Art of Blade Runner: Black Lotus in Bloomington, MN

The Art of Blade Runner: Black Lotus
is a study and celebration of the artwork that went into making the first ever
Blade Runner
animated series.
animated series. Concept art, sketchwork, pre-viz, animation tests, final frames and more, are paired alongside interviews with the masterminds behind the show to give fans the full story of
Black Lotus
.
Respected co-directors Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama provide an exclusive, in-depth interview that explores their relationship with the
universe, and their intimate analyses of and inspiration behind the characters. Alcon producers describe the creative journey, that spans many years prior, behind what they envisioned for the story, how
would fit in the wider
narrative, and who they wanted the protagonist to be. The writers explain how they conceptualised the characters and the voice actors share their personal journeys and light-hearted anecdotes on how they brought those characters to life. The lighting and animation team also share how they captured
’s cyberpunk visual and auditory palette in a new medium for the franchise: anime.
Written by
Japanamerica
author Roland Kelts, this book is illustrated to the brim with concept art that is beautifully vivid and presented in a gallery format throughout the book; organised chronologically by character, location, and event as they are introduced in the show. Readers will be able to breeze through this companion guide as they watch the show for a deeper, richer, and more personal viewing experience. At the back of the book, you’ll find never-before-seen sketches of the
Black Out
short films that accompanied
Blade Runner 2049