Abrams Books releases Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender art book
The art book includes insights from co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and director Lauren Montgomery.
Abrams Books has released Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: Art of the Movie, an art book tied to the animated film, according to Polygon. The book features insights from co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and from director Lauren Montgomery.
Polygon published an exclusive preview of two pages from the book. The preview focuses on the design work behind Zuko, the Fire Lord.
Character designer Christie Tseng said many hairstyles were explored for Zuko, including low buns and high ponytails. Animator Ki Hyun Ryu said early versions of the character leaned toward a "pretty boy" and K-pop-idol look before the design was made more mature.
Earlier Avatar projects
The release follows other Avatar projects in 2026. In 2026, the animated sequel series Avatar: Seven Havens aired and a second season was confirmed, and Paramount Studios released an Avatar fighting game.
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is set 12 years after Avatar: The Last Airbender ended and reunited the original gang. It did not receive the theatrical release originally promised.
Quick answers
What is Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: Art of the Movie?
It is an art book from Abrams Books about the animated film, featuring insights from co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and director Lauren Montgomery.
Is the art book available now?
Yes. Abrams Books has released the book and it is available for purchase.
What does the book reveal about Zuko's design?
Character designer Christie Tseng says many hairstyles were tested, including low buns and high ponytails, and animator Ki Hyun Ryu says early versions leaned toward a "pretty boy" and K-pop-idol look before becoming more mature.