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The Legend of Korra: the Art of the Animated Series--Book One: Air Deluxe Edition (Second Edition) Pdf, Epub, Ebook THE LEGEND OF KORRA: THE ART OF THE ANIMATED SERIES--BOOK ONE: AIR DELUXE EDITION (SECOND EDITION) PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Michael Dante DiMartino | 152 pages | 11 Mar 2021 | Dark Horse Comics,U.S. | 9781506721903 | English | Milwaukie, United States The Legend Of Korra: The Art Of The Animated Series--book One: Air Deluxe Edition (second Edition) PDF Book Return to the world of Avatar! This item will be available on March 9, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Now, to celebrate the anniversary of the show's first airing comes this deluxe second edition of Avatar: The Last Airbender--The Art of the Animated Series! Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Now, to celebrate the anniversary of the show's first airing comes this deluxe second edition of Avatar: The Last Airbender-- The Art of the Animated Series! Cookie Notice. Reserve online, pay on collection. The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire. The animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender has inspired millions of fans and industry professionals alike. But will it be enough? Become a super reader Write reviews and get comics for free! Also available from:. Avatar by Bryan Konietzko. Features of this new deluxe second edition include: Slipcase and a portfolio featuring a lithograph exclusive to this edition. Those caught with one face a punishment akin to death, so when Giacomo discovers he has a Genius, he knows he's in serious trouble. Mar 09, ISBN Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life! When will my order be ready to collect? Reprinted just in time for the anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season. 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