Nicolas bouvier, more commonly known as sparth, is the senior art director at 343 industries. Join facebook to connect with nicolas sparth bouvier and others you may know. Buy the way of the world new ed by nicolas bouvier isbn. Nicolas bouvier by jeanmarc martin du theil blurb books. In 1953, twentyfouryear old nicolas bouvier and his artist friend thierry vernet set out to make their way overland from their native geneva to. Reviewers tend to band about superlatives with casual abandon these days, declaring secondrate works to be masterpieces, hyping the ordinary. The art of sparth a follow up to structura and structura 2. He has been an art director and concept designer in the gaming industry since 1996. Reborn from the ashes of a pakistani rubbish heap, it tells of a friendship between a writer and an artist, forged on an impecunious, lifeenhancing journey from serbia to. Follow nicolas bouvier and explore their bibliography from s nicolas bouvier author page.
Nov 01, 2009 so wrote nicolas bouvier in 1963, reconstructing from his diaries an improbable journey across eastern europe and asia undertaken some 10 years earlier with his friend, the artist thierry vernet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nicolas bouvier 1929 1998 was born near geneva and went to university in the city, after which he left immediately to travel. See more ideas about science fiction art, concept art and sci fi art. Nicolas sparth bouvier has been an artistic director and. He has worked on games such as assassins creed, rage and prince of persia. Having had the privilege of travelling extensively at an early age to such places as far afield as the usa, singapore, china, france and europe, he was influenced greatly by the various.
The series is actually a look at the process of creating art in tutorial style. His list of projects include video game titles such as halo 5. In structura 2, he delights us with what he has been imagining for the last three years since the release of his first best selling book, structura. Size does make an impact when viewing the art and its awesome to see those beautiful paintings so big. Nicolas is also the author and artist of the excellent structura i, ii and iii artbooks we definitely recommend you check them out. Guardians, halo 4, assassins creed, rage and prince of persia. Born in france, he now lives in seattle, washington, working for microsoft. Jul 14, 2014 nicolas bouvier offers a quickpaced history of genevathe city john calvin had envisioned as a radiating center of godliness, international in its scope and legal in its methodsthe home of the red cross and the league of nations and, since 1945, the location of numerous disarmament and diplomatic conferences. This book will showcase not only his professional and personal work, but will also include tips of the trade and stepbystep tutorials.
Nicolas bouvier has 66 books on goodreads with 859 ratings. Through a series of master class tutorials the book guides readers through processes employed to create environments, characters and. Majority of the artworks are in portrait mode and the new presentation allows them to be printed huge. His travels all over the world incited him to recount his experiences and adventures. You cant help but be blown away by the imagination of nicolas bouvier, his work has been published in a series of beautiful art books titled structura and structura 2 from designstudiopress. Oct 27, 2009 the way of the world, which bouvier fashioned over the course of many years from his journals, is an entrancing story of adventure, an extraordinary work of art, and a voyage of selfdiscovery on the order of robert m. Nicolas bouvier 19291998 was a swiss writer and photographer. Blocking a user will prevent that user from commenting on your posts and messaging you. Concept art is the fourth book in the dartiste digital artists master class series. As bouvier writes, you think you are making a trip, but soon it is making. This book features his concept art and matte paintings.
Find nicolas bouvier by jeanmarc martin du theil at blurb books. He has been an art director and concept designer in the gaming industry since. Born in france, he now lives in dallas, texas, working for idsoftware. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Concept artist veteran in the video game industry since 1996, author of the structura art book series, art director for halo at microsoft 343 industries in seattle. This book will showcase not only his professional and personal work, but. Sparth nicolas bouvier has been an active artistic director and concept designer in the gaming industry since 1996. In what could easily have been snapshots of a normal day at the beach or a hike through the woods, these photos by nicolas bouvier previously portray figures exploring the pacific northwest in stark, mysterious contrast. This book presents george hull, andrew jones, nicolas bouvier and viktor antonov with a total of 12 tutorials. In addition to serving as a concept artist for halo 4, his work has been utilized in the cover art of several 343 industries titles, namely halo. In 1953, twentyfouryear old nicolas bouvier and his artist friend thierry vernet set out to make their way overland from their native geneva to the khyber pass. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Books by nicolas bouvier author of the way of the world. The astonishing scifi works of sparth nicolas bouvier.
The way of the world, which bouvier fashioned over the course of many years from his journals, is an entrancing story of adventure, an extraordinary work of art, and a voyage of selfdiscovery on the order of robert m. This book presents george hull, andrew jones, nicolas bouvier and viktor antonov. Sparth aka nicolas bouvier is an amazing concept designer and illustrator with an. Nicolas bouviers most popular book is the way of the world. So wrote nicolas bouvier in 1963, reconstructing from his diaries an improbable journey across eastern europe and asia undertaken some 10 years earlier with his friend, the artist thierry vernet. Sparth has contributed to the development of multiple games and books since 1996, including his own art book series, structura, published by designstudiopress.
Check out some great cover art for the starfire trilogy series created by concept artist nicolas bouvier, aka sparth. His works have featured on over a 100 book covers and his concept art has been used to bring to life the worlds of halo 4, assassins creed, cold fear, rage and prince of persia. The sweeping video game art of nicolas sparth bouvier. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. May 31, 2007 the way of the world by nicolas bouvier eland. Mysterious landscapes of people exploring the world by. Its still has 160 pages but the size has increased to slightly larger than a4 size. Nicolas bouvier aka sparth creates stunning science fiction themed artwork and illustrations for the video game industry and publishing. Sparth nicolas bouvier has been an artistic director and concept designer in. His work is marked by a commitment to report what he sees and feels, shorn of any pretence of omniscience, leading often to an intimacy bordering on the mystical. His father was a librarian, who encouraged his son both to readamong the books bouvier devoured as a child were those of stevenson, jules verne, jack london, and fenimore cooperand to travel. Reviewers tend to band about superlatives with casual abandon these days, declaring second.
Dark blue simulated leather with gilt spine and front board design. Photographer nicolas bouvier shoots figures in silhouette. The pieces in so it goes are from the 1970s and 1980s, and translated from the french by robyn marsack. Sparth was kind enough to share some of his concept art pieces featured in structura 3. Jun 24, 2014 to explore the photography of french art director and concept designer nicolas bouvier is to become lost in strange new world, the inhabitants of which are dwarfed by the towering silhouettes of tree and mountains, or swallowed completely by eerie fog and haze. Nicolas bouvier, best known under the name sparth, is a worldwide known concept artist. In 1953, twentyfouryear old nicolas bouvier and his artist. Nicolas bouvier march 6, 1929 in lancy february 17, 1998 was a 20thcentury swiss traveller, writer, picture editor and photographer. His work is marked by a commitment to report what he sees and feels, shorn of any pretence of omniscience, leading often to an. A cult classic, the way of the world is one of the most beguiling travel books ever written. Nicolas sparth bouvier, has been an active artistic director and concept designer for the gaming industry for over 15 years. Nicolas bouvier offers a quickpaced history of genevathe city john calvin had envisioned as a radiating center of godliness, international in its scope and legal in its methodsthe home of the red cross and the league of nations and, since 1945, the location of numerous disarmament and diplomatic conferences. Nicolas bouvier and the artist thierry vernet set out, they had money for.
To explore the photography of french art director and concept designer nicolas bouvier is to become lost in strange new world, the inhabitants of which are dwarfed by the towering silhouettes of tree and mountains, or swallowed completely by eerie fog and haze. This book will showcase not only his professional and personal work, but will. Included in the book are concept art and matte paintings from his impressive portfolio. Another great way to support your local independent bookstore. Photographer nicolas bouvier shoots figures in silhouette against mysterious and foreboding landscapes colossal in what could easily have been snapshots of a normal day at the beach or a hike through the woods, these photos by nicolas bouvier portray figures exploring the pacific northwest in stark, mysterious contrast.
Sparth has been an active artistic director and concept designer in the gaming industry since 1996. Sparth nicolas bouvier concept art february 10, 2015 roxana wax digital art, fantasy art, futurist alone in the dark, halo, sparth sparth nicolas bouvier has been an active artistic director and concept designer in the gaming industry since 1996. Sparth has been an active artistic director and concept. The french art director and concept designer is a master of teasing unusual s. Sparth scifi concept artist the amazing artwork of nicolas. The way of the world by nicolas bouvier, thierry vernet. This selection of work showcases book cover art created by the talented concept artists and illustrators featured on concept art world. Nicolas bouvier is a huge scifi fan and it shows in the amazing futuristic structures, landscapes, vehicles and environments that feature in his artwork. Nicolas bouvier science fiction art, artwork, environment. He studied in geneva in the 1950s and lived there later between his travels. Evolutions essential tales of the halo universe, the forerunner saga novels cryptum, primordium, and silentium, the novella halo.
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