Avatar: A Confidential Report on the Biological and Social History of Pandora

by Dirk Mathison and Maria Wilhelm

A field guide to Pandora--the mesmerizing world of James Cameron's Avatar . Four years in the making--and 15 years since its conception-- Avatar is a live action film with a new generation of special... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007342446
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Nuans
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 6.0" x 0.4"

Customer Reviews

A perfect companion to the movie

Wow. This book was as mind blowing as the movie. Heck, it even has a section on on Na'vi baby carriers. While the movie was heavy on effects and short on depth, this book makes up for that perfectly. With sections on pretty much every plant and animal on Pandora, this book shows just how much thought Cameron and crew put into creating their universe. The book is written in an in-universe style, which adds the enjoyment. Yeah, it is kinda preachy, but who cares? For its length and content, its a great price at eleven dollars, especially if you have any interest in the background of Avatar.

Excellent comprehensive guide to the world of Avatar.

If you have seen the movie and had and/or developed lots of questions about Pandora, the Navi, Earth's current state (in regards to the film),etc or if you just want everything fleshed out for you, then this book is for you. It's VERY comprehensive. It's almost as if one has a textbook of everything and anything about Pandora. I love it. To see how much detail has been given to everything (and I literally mean everything) just makes me sit in aw of what James Cameron has created and the world that he (with the help of others) has developed. Everything just comes to life and so much detail is put into everything that Pandora could easily exist. If you are looking for a book that has some sort of "making of" material in it, then you won't find it here. There is nothing related to making of the movie in the book. From now on when I watch the movie, I am going to enjoy it a lot more knowing all the specific little details behind the story and Pandora. It just helps me enjoy the masterpiece that is Avatar even more. Don't hesitate to buy it. There is a narrative to the book at the beginning but then it divides itself up like a textbook (although there is commentary by a specific individual within each section). I think it's great for all ages.

A must have for hard-core AVATAR enthusiasts

A very content rich book on the background, history and "survival guide" to the world of Pandora (James Cameron's movie setting for his latest block buster hit, AVATAR) This book describes Pandora in great detail, from botany to history to anthropology. Included is a glossary of translated terms or words used in the fictitious language of the "Na'vi". Screen shots of this book can be found at the publisher's site: [...] Avatar: A Confidential Report on the Biological and Social History of Pandora (James Cameron's Avatar) I suspect that there will be a sub-culture following of the theme of AVATAR's Pandora. I recommend this for enthusiasts, as well as for the lay person wanting to skim over insight to the character development process of the "fantastic" society of the "Na'vi".

Probably the most comprehensive book based off a film ever!!

I have to say that I am very pleased with this book! From the layout to its written style (has sort of a viral campaign touch) which immerses the reader. At times I forget I am reading a fictional book, partly based on the fact that a lot of the info is based on real science or inspired by it. James Cameron has done a spectacular job in bringing this universe to life. Can't wait to December 18th, until then this book will keep me up to speed!