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MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: SEASON ONE DECLASSIFIED
This volume offers an insider's look into the making of the first season of the blockbuster ABC espionage series produced by Joss Whedon, and starring Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennett, Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge!
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240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2014
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September 12, 2014
Yeah. Seriously. Like I wasn't going to absolutely LOVE this book. Let's be real.
October 25, 2015
An excellent guide to the first season of the show, filled with behind the scenes information, cast and crew interviews, and details on everything from filming locations, to costume design; from technology created for the Marvel Universe, to the layout of the BUS.
I am thoroughly looking forward to the release of a similar item for season 2 in the near future.
I am thoroughly looking forward to the release of a similar item for season 2 in the near future.
January 2, 2019
5 stars
Enjoyed seeing the character's clothes and how they were designed. Also enjoyed how they designed each episode. I'm confused about one thing though, did Coulson drop Hall into the gravitation or did he jump? Ward's betrayal stung as well. Why did he have to be Hydra? Sad about what happened to Mike. Glad he was reunited with his son.
Enjoyed seeing the character's clothes and how they were designed. Also enjoyed how they designed each episode. I'm confused about one thing though, did Coulson drop Hall into the gravitation or did he jump? Ward's betrayal stung as well. Why did he have to be Hydra? Sad about what happened to Mike. Glad he was reunited with his son.
July 29, 2014
I believe this book was initially titled “The Art of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD.” The change to “Season One Declassified” was a good one as it distinguishes this book from the MCU art-of books. This book is definitely more of a behind the scenes retrospective of series, rather than a focus on concept art and design – although that is included here as well. Still, the book fits perfectly in Marvel’s line of art books both in style and substance.
First, the book has the same production values and similar layout to the film art books. The book is hardcover, without dust jacket, with thick glossy pages, and is housed in a matching slipcase. The cover is printed with the simplified black SHIELD logo and book title, and the back features a photo of the cast from the promotional poster. The slipcase has wrap-around artwork, with the series’ version of the SHIELD logo on the front, and the Hydra/SHIELD logo mash-up from the final “Art of Level Seven” limited edition print on the back. The book is quite simply beautiful.
The material inside is also something special. The book opens with an introduction that tells how the show came about, with singular emphasis on Clark Gregg’s fan-favorite Phil Coulson, including the “Coulson Lives” campaign. It then goes on to highlight each cast member and their character. And, as I expected, the book then proceeds with a recap of each episode of the show in order. Depending on the episode, these sections also include concept art, designs, information on guest stars and their characters, plus information on props, location shooting and more. The pilot, and the episodes following the premiere of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, are quite lengthy. Naturally, the book is filled with fantastic photography and screen shots from the show. However, the book isn’t just for fans of the show but also for Marvel fans, with the requisite Easter eggs from each episode highlighted. Many of the characters introduced also have a shot of their comic book counter-part alongside and additional information on how the character was brought over from the comics to the live action universe.
The book is also an excellent guide for what goes into the making of a tv show – any tv show. All of the key crewmembers, from the Assistant Director to the Gaffer, are given small dossiers of who they are and what they do for the show. There are blueprints/technical designs for the sets and props, and concept art for the various costumes. The information on the plane was especially interesting. Overall, this is another fine production from Marvel that expands on the universe fans have come to love but is also accessible to newcomers. Highly recommended!
First, the book has the same production values and similar layout to the film art books. The book is hardcover, without dust jacket, with thick glossy pages, and is housed in a matching slipcase. The cover is printed with the simplified black SHIELD logo and book title, and the back features a photo of the cast from the promotional poster. The slipcase has wrap-around artwork, with the series’ version of the SHIELD logo on the front, and the Hydra/SHIELD logo mash-up from the final “Art of Level Seven” limited edition print on the back. The book is quite simply beautiful.
The material inside is also something special. The book opens with an introduction that tells how the show came about, with singular emphasis on Clark Gregg’s fan-favorite Phil Coulson, including the “Coulson Lives” campaign. It then goes on to highlight each cast member and their character. And, as I expected, the book then proceeds with a recap of each episode of the show in order. Depending on the episode, these sections also include concept art, designs, information on guest stars and their characters, plus information on props, location shooting and more. The pilot, and the episodes following the premiere of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, are quite lengthy. Naturally, the book is filled with fantastic photography and screen shots from the show. However, the book isn’t just for fans of the show but also for Marvel fans, with the requisite Easter eggs from each episode highlighted. Many of the characters introduced also have a shot of their comic book counter-part alongside and additional information on how the character was brought over from the comics to the live action universe.
The book is also an excellent guide for what goes into the making of a tv show – any tv show. All of the key crewmembers, from the Assistant Director to the Gaffer, are given small dossiers of who they are and what they do for the show. There are blueprints/technical designs for the sets and props, and concept art for the various costumes. The information on the plane was especially interesting. Overall, this is another fine production from Marvel that expands on the universe fans have come to love but is also accessible to newcomers. Highly recommended!
February 6, 2015
Great book that provides a lot of insight into the making of AoS. Can't wait for the second one!
August 27, 2020
Maybe I've been spoiled by other Behind-the-Scenes books, the likes of J W Rinzler's The Making of Star Wars, but this look into Season 1 of Agents of SHIELD wasn't as revelatory or in-depth as I might have hoped.
Along with going into the development of the series, we get a guide to each episode, with a handful of pages exploring the making of a certain set piece, or stunt, or introduction of a character... all fine. But it's not the meatiest of material. The book seems to favour large promo pics over insightful text.
That's not to say its devoid of behind the scenes trivia, but it all feels very slight, like you're reading a set-visit article from an entertainment magazine.
SHIELD fans, particularly those missing the series, will still find much to enjoy.
I particularly enjoyed reading about the effect The Winter Soldier had on the show, and how they had to write towards it without giving anything away.
And the art work of the original Marvel characters alongside their tv counterparts was a nice touch.
However I would have liked to have seen more concept art instead of standard promotional images.
Season One Declassified is a nice book for any SHIELD fan, so long as they're willing to accept that it's not as comprehensive as the size of the tome might suggest.
Along with going into the development of the series, we get a guide to each episode, with a handful of pages exploring the making of a certain set piece, or stunt, or introduction of a character... all fine. But it's not the meatiest of material. The book seems to favour large promo pics over insightful text.
That's not to say its devoid of behind the scenes trivia, but it all feels very slight, like you're reading a set-visit article from an entertainment magazine.
SHIELD fans, particularly those missing the series, will still find much to enjoy.
I particularly enjoyed reading about the effect The Winter Soldier had on the show, and how they had to write towards it without giving anything away.
And the art work of the original Marvel characters alongside their tv counterparts was a nice touch.
However I would have liked to have seen more concept art instead of standard promotional images.
Season One Declassified is a nice book for any SHIELD fan, so long as they're willing to accept that it's not as comprehensive as the size of the tome might suggest.
August 9, 2020
Much to my surprise, I actually liked this book. I only really enjoyed the first 2 seasons of the show, so I wanted to read at least one of the artbooks for it. I learned that a lot more characters than I realized came from the comics, even if their appearances were brief. There are so many Easter eggs for the knowledgeable Marvel fan. It was also a good plot recap; some I remembered but a lot I didn't, and I got some bonus information about filming certain scenes, how various actors were decided upon, what influenced the plot, how many crew members are needed to film a show, etc. Information per episode gets sparser as it goes, and given that they do reveal the majority of the plot, I wasn't sure if that could be to avoid spoilers or there was just less new information to share. I myself would have preferred the level of detail in the ending episodes that was given to the opening episodes.
December 16, 2020
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May 9, 2024
Nice book for Marvel Superheroes fans :) . If they need more, They can check this book :)
February 2, 2025
This book takes a deep dive into how the show was created. Giving a behind the scene look at the places and characters of the show. Any fan of the show will love this book and the stories it tells.
March 26, 2015
This is a slip-cased book in the format of the Marvel movie art books. This however is more of a behind the scenes type of book than an art book. While there is quite a bit of concept art, the majority of the book is dedicated to going through every episode and giving some notes on its production. Also a great way to recap the season, because you get a synopsis of every episode.
May 28, 2016
Excellent layout and photos and a good overview of the first season of the TV show.
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