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Wired.com readers have a shot at winning a copy of a new book, Watchmen: The Art of the Film, that offers a glimpse into the concept imagery that helped bring Zack Snyder's forthcoming Watchmen film to fruition.
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Here's a description of the book, which was released Tuesday, from publisher Titan Books:
"*Watchmen: The Art of the Film *explores the evolution of the movie's look, revealing scores of production designs and stunning set photos, costume sketches, original storyboards and other pieces of conceptual art. Filled with unique characters and layer upon layer of arresting detail, Watchmen is a triumph of design; and this hardback volume, a lavish celebration of a comic book made real, offers a unique look into the genesis of that design work."
The movie, based on DC Comics' 1980s superhero series Watchmen by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons and colorist John Higgins, hits theaters March 6 after a last-minute legal battle and a hefty marketing push from Warner Bros.
See more images from writer Peter Aperlo's Watchmen: The Art of the Film below. To enter the random drawing for one of three copies of the book, send an e-mail to underwire@wired.com with the words "Art of Watchmen Contest" in the subject line.
All entries must be received by 12:01 a.m. PST Feb. 14, 2009. Winners will be contacted by e-mail. Prizes courtesy Titan Books.
An early concept design shows the Great Hall at Karnak, Ozymandias' Antarctic hideaway.
Production artwork shows the superhuman Doctor Manhattan in Vietnam during the war.
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