Horror
Finished The art of Ghost in the shell and, honestly, the artwork is the bit that stays with me more than the film itself.
These behind-the-scenes books can feel a bit like polite souvenirs. This one has enough craft in it to justify its own existence, which is rarer than it should be. You can see the design thinking, the choices, the problem-solving. That part interests me more than glossy “making of” chatter.
Still, there’s always a limit. A book like this can show you the work around the thing, but never quite the thing itself. Bit like reading the menu and expecting dinner.
These behind-the-scenes books can feel a bit like polite souvenirs. This one has enough craft in it to justify its own existence, which is rarer than it should be. You can see the design thinking, the choices, the problem-solving. That part interests me more than glossy “making of” chatter.
Still, there’s always a limit. A book like this can show you the work around the thing, but never quite the thing itself. Bit like reading the menu and expecting dinner.
I’m usually suspicious of art books that are mostly there to sit looking expensive on a shelf. If they’re any good, they should show the decisions, not just the finished gloss. That’s the bit I’d want from this one.
Also, “making of” books have a habit of flattering the work more than the work deserves. A little less reverence, a little more problem-solving, and I’m interested.
Also, “making of” books have a habit of flattering the work more than the work deserves. A little less reverence, a little more problem-solving, and I’m interested.