Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice: Tech Manual

I would consider this the real artbook compared to 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: The Art of the Film' which is more like a making-of book. Tech Manual is also sort of like a making-of book except that it focuses on all the props that you see in the movie. So is this an artbook or making-of book? Well, the thing is, you won't see a lot of conceptual stuff, like those hand drawn art or sketches. What's included in the book are mostly the finalised designs. There are schematics, 3D renders, and photos of the props. Highlight of the book is you get to see lots of photos and designs from different angles from close and far. There's also a generous amount of text talking about how they are made and used in the film. The props included are divided into main sections, namely Batsuit, Armory, Vehicles, Batcave, Superman and Wonder Woman. Within in section, several pages are devoted to covering each prop, or in the case of Batsuit, you can read about the body armor, cowl, cape, utility belt, gauntlets, mech suit and the Knightmare Batman. You can also check out the extensive set of accessories from Batman, such as the Batarangs, grappling gun, guns, sticky bombs, and other tech. More emphasis goes to the Batwing and Batmobile. There are like 20 pages for each one. You get to see the vehicles from different angles, the schematics and also behind-the-scenes photos of the actual prop that was built. The section for Batcave is not as much. It focuses on the interior and the props seen in the cave. The section for Superman and Wonder Woman is also not much, but it does cover the costume design and for Wonder Woman, her different swords, shield and the rope. So overall, there's a lot on Batman and his toys. This is not like other artbooks with beautiful paintings. There's not even a single one. The focus is more on showing you the props and how they were made. To me, this book is more enjoyable than the other book which has too many film stills. I can recommend this easily to fans of the film.

I am absolutely thrilled with this purchase. As a fan of the movie, this manual has exceeded my expectations in every way. The level of detail is astonishing, offering an in-depth look into the intricate designs and engineering behind the gadgets and vehicles used by Batman. The book is beautifully illustrated, featuring high-quality images and schematics that bring the tech from the movie to life. Each page is filled with fascinating information, from the specifications of the Batmobile to the construction of Batman's gadgets. It's clear that a lot of effort and passion went into creating this manual, making it a must-have for any fan of the film. What I love most is how the manual dives into the practicalities and fictional science behind the technology, making it feel both realistic and magical at the same time. It's not just a collection of pretty pictures; it's a comprehensive guide that enhances my appreciation of the movie. For anyone who loved "Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice" as much as I did, this tech manual is an indispensable companion. Highly recommended!

This book is AMAZING! It is exactly the type of details I wanted that I didn't get from the "Art of" BvS book (read my review of it). Everything is covered in vivid detail from vehicles, the new Batcave, Batmobile/Batwing, Robin's suit!, Superman's suit, props, weapons, and even every piece of equipment in Wonder Woman's bag of tricks - in stunning detail. This is the PERFECT book if you're into cosplay looking to reproduce costumes or some props from the movie. If you're a digital designer like me, it is a MUST HAVE reference book. You get everything in one fairly priced package - blueprints, close ups, explanations, 3D renders, this book has pretty much everything you'd want from the movie at your fingertips. I can't express enough how pleased I am with this purchase. The movie was okay, but this book is outstanding. A must have for your Batman/Superman collection.

I bought this book mainly because I loved the look of the movie and the designs. After watching the film several times to catch all the details I decided to buy the book along with the "Art of the film" book. I have similar review for that other book because they complement each other very well. Both books give one a chance to see details up close at your own pace without having to watch the movie over and over again. The book is about 60% designs and 40% stills of scenes. The text is somewhat scarce but explains the designs and tech well, although nothing one couldn't figure out by watching the pics. Casual fans won't find this book exciting but if you can't get enough of the movie's visuals this is a good book. The "art of the film" book does a better job on the dark & gritty aspect of the movie while the "Tech" book serves to explain why things are designed that way. The book is 60-70% Batman focused but also shows well WW and Supes items.

First off, I'm not really sure I would classify this as a tech manual. For me, a tech manual is something that is written as if it's an in-world object and gives specific details about the tech contained within. This book doesn't do that. This book is more of the making of, or behind the scenes variety. It is filled with great artwork and commentary from the artists and designers about things like the Batsuit, Batcave, Batmobile, Wonder Woman's weapons and armor, among others. From that perspective the book is great and filled with wonderful closeups of props you may have seen only in passing in the movie. The title was a little misleading for me personally, but I still like what I got.

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The Batman v Superman Tech Manual will appeal to those specifically interested in the intricate details of the designs in the film and how the technology works. In reading through the book, it's apparent that everything was designed not only to look good but to be functional as well. The designs were clearly well thought out. Imagery includes concept art, early sketches, blueprints, and models. There's more Batman-related content here than anything else, given that he his a human and must rely on technology more so than the other characters in the film. About 80 percent of the book is dedicated to the caped crusader. If you think of Burton's Batman as the height of stylized design and Nolan's Dark Knight as the height of functional design; then Snyder's Batman in "Dawn of Justice" finds a happy medium between style and functionality. Tech featured in the book: - The Batsuit: body armor, utility belt, and of course the cape and cowl - The Mechanical Suit, which was inspired by Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. - Batman's Armory - he has a variety of weapons, including grenades, sticky bombs, and grappling guns. - The book covers both of Batman's vehicles extensively. The Batmobile, which blends functionality and elegance better than any of the previous designs. And the Batwing, a vertical take off vehicle that is designed to look like a cross between a bat and an airplane. - Wayne Manor and the Batcave - Superman's Suit - the costume is based on the Man of Steel costume, but underwent slight improvements for this new film. - Kryptonite Containment Square used by Lex Luthor to store the dangerous mineral. - Wonder Woman - her armor, shield, sword, and lasso.

Excellent book on one of my favorite movies. Fantastic pics of costumes, props, vehicles and more.