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Alien: Isolation, The Art of

Author: Andy McVittie (October 7, 2014)
Publisher: Titan Books
Page Count: 176
Amazon $26.56

Assassin's Creed Unity: Abstergo Entertainment: Employee Handbook

Author: Ubisoft (November 4, 2014)
Publisher: Insight Editions
Page Count: 152
Amazon $28.46

Batman: Arkham Trilogy, The Art of

Author: Rocksteady Studios (April 14, 2015)
Publisher: Abrams
Page Count: 320
Amazon $27.51

Book of Life, The Art of

Author: Jorge Gutierrez and Guillermo del Toro (September 30, 2014)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 184
Amazon $24.91


Breath of Fire: Official Complete Works

Author: Keiji Inufane, Tatsuya Yoshikawa, Capcom (September 9, 2014)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 192
Amazon $28.06

Destiny, The Art of

Author: Bungie (December 16, 2014)
Publisher: Insight Editions
Page Count: 160
Amazon $32.10 ($45.00 MSRP)

Destiny: The Poster Collection

Author: Insight Editions (October 14, 2014)
Publisher: Insight Editions
Page Count: 40
Amazon $18.62 ($24.99 MSRP)


Devil May Cry: A Divine Comedy

Author: Medhi El Kanafi / Nicolas Courcier (July 22, 2014)
Publisher: Les Edition Pix'N Love
Page Count: 176
Amazon $37.04


Dishonored: The Dunwall Archives

Author: Bethesda Games (November 25, 2014)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 1
Amazon $28.06


Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Art of
Author: Bioware (October 7, 2014)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 184
Amazon $28.06


Dragon Age Inquisition: Prima Official Inquisitor Edition

Author: Bungie (November 18, 2014)
Publisher: Prima
Page Count: 368
Amazon $107.99 ($119.99 MSRP)
Evil Within, The Art of
Author: Bethesda Games (October 14, 2014)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 1
Amazon $28.06


5th Cell, The Art of
Author: Edison Yan (November 11, 2014)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 168
Amazon $29.99


Gran Turismo 5, Art of

Author: Daniel Wade (November 11, 2014)
Publisher: Ballistic Publishing
Page Count: 256
Amazon $40.95
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Naughty Dog, The Art of

Author: Naughty Dog Studios (October 14, 2014)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 184
Amazon $28.06


Resident Evil 6 Artworks

Author: Capcom (October 7, 2014)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 272
Amazon $31.20


SF25: The Art of Street Fighter

Author: Capcom (August 12, 2014)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 448
Amazon $40.64

UDON's Art of Capcom: Complete Edition

Author: Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, Jeffrey Chamba Cruz, Joe Ng, and Omar Dogan (November 11, 2014)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 600!
Amazon $53.23

Uncharted Trilogy, The Art of the

Author: Naughty Dog (April 28, 2015)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 240
Amazon $30.00

Witcher, The World of

Author: CD Projekt Red (March 17, 2015)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 184
Amazon $27.10
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Previously Released Art Book Archive
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Assassin's Creed III, Art of

Author: Andy McVittie (October 30, 2012)
Page Count: 144
Amazon $19.77
Special Features: Hardcover




Atelier: Artworks of Arland

Author: Mel Kishida, Gust (May 5, 2013)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 256
Amazon $28.11


Bayonetta: Eyes of

Author: Sega (July 11, 2013)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 224
Amazon $31.49
Special Features: DVD




Bioshock Infinite: Art of

Author: Ken Levine (March 12, 2013)
Page Count: 184
Amazon $23.52
Special Features: Hardcover




Blizzard, Art of

Author: Nick Carpenter, Sam Didier, Chris Metzen (December 25, 2012)
Page Count: 352
Amazon $47.25
Special Features: Hardcover




Borderlands 2, Art of

Author: BradyGames (November 5, 2012)
Page Count: 208
Amazon $25.00




Darksiders II, Art of

Author: Joe Madureira, THQ (November 13, 2012)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 200
Amazon $24.99




Dead Space: Art Of (Clamshell Edition) (January 28, 2013)

Author: Martin Robinson
Publisher: Titan Books
Page Count: 224 (192 Normal + 32 Exclusive)
Limited Time You Get A Chrome Plated Marker Pendant As A Bonus (dead)
EA Store $65.00




Dead Space: Art of (Regular) (January 28, 2013)

Author: Martin Robinson
Publisher: Titan Books
Page Count: 192
Amazon $23.07




Devil Survivor: Official Material Collection (June 11, 2013)

Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 176
Amazon $26.57



Eve: Source

Author: CCP Games (March 18, 2014)
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Page Count: 200
Amazon $29.22
Final Fantasy, The Sky: Art of

Author: Yoshitaka Amano (October 30, 2012)
Page Count: 800
Book Depository (US) $104.99
Special Features: Hardcover, Boxed Set




Final Fantasy (Slipcase Edition), The Sky: Art of

Author: Yoshitaka Amano (July 2, 2013)
Page Count: 576
Amazon $56.69
Special Features: Hardcover, Slipcase Edition


Growlanser Art Works
Author: Satoshi Urushihara (March 12, 2013)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 176
Amazon $24.99




Halo 4, Awakening: Art of

Author: Paul Davies (November 6, 2012)
Page Count: 192
Amazon $23.07
Special Features: Hardcover


Heroes and Heroines: Japanese Video Game + Animation Illustration

Editor: Yoshiyuki Oba (October 2, 2012)
Publisher: PIE International
Page Count: 208
Amazon $16.74



Kingdom Hearts, The Artwork of

Author: Shiro Amano (October 29, 2013)
Publisher: Yen Press
Page Count: 272
Amazon $21.16


The Last of Us, The Art of

Author: Naughty Dog Studios (July 16, 2013)
Publisher: Dark Horse
Page Count: 184
Amazon $26.03
Special Features: Hardcover



Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

Author: Shigeru Miyamoto, Eiji Aonuma, Akira Himekawa (January 29, 2013)
Page Count: 272
Amazon $20.99
Special Features: Hardcover


Mario Goodies Collection
Author: Naughty Dog Studios (May 28, 2014)
Publisher: Les Editions Pix'N Love
Page Count: 256
Amazon $26.88

Remember Me, The Art of

Author: Various (May 28, 2013)
Publisher: Dark Horse
Page Count: 184
Amazon $26.39
Special Features: Hardcover



Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes: Official Complete Works

Author: Capcom (November 6, 2012)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 152
Amazon $24.99


Shining Hearts: Collection of Visual Materials

Author: Tony Taka, Sega (October 9, 2012)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 192
Amazon $24.99




Sonic the Hedgehog, History of

Author: Marc Petronille, William Audureau, Sega (October 9, 2012)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 300
Amazon $23.09
Special Features: Hardcover


Takehito Harada Art Works

Author: Takehito Harada (April 9, 2013)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 208
Amazon $24.99
Features:
All four Disgaea titles, as well as Prinny 1 & 2, Makai Kingdom, and Phantom Brave




Tomb Raider: Art of Survival

Author: BradyGames (March 18, 2013)
Publisher: BradyGames
Page Count: 272
Amazon $26


Transformers, Art of Fall of Cybertron

Author: Mark Bellomo (October 23, 2012)
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Page Count: 200
Amazon $23.09
Special Features: Hardcover


Valkyria Chronicles 3: Complete Artworks

Author: Raita Honjou (March 26, 2013)
Publisher: Udon Entertainment
Page Count: 256
Amazon $29.69


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Assassin's Creed: Art ( R )evolution

Editor: Debora Ferrari (October 2, 2012)
Page Count: 176
Amazon $19.46
Special Features: Hardcover





ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, Art of

Editor: Ronnie Gramazio (October 15, 2013)
Publisher: Ballistic Publishing
Page Count: 240
Amazon $40.95

League of Legends, Art of

Editor: Ronnie Gramazio (July 16, 2013)
Publisher: Ballistic Publishing
Page Count: 240
Amazon $40.95

Portal 2, Art of (currently MIA)

Author: Andy McVittie (November 13, 2012)
Page Count: 184
Amazon $23.09
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Special Features: Hardcover

Twisted Metal, Art of

Editor: Ronnie Gramazio (May 14, 2013)
Publisher: Ballistic Publishing
Page Count: 240
Amazon $40.95
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[quote name='mrspicytacoman']wats going on with the tomb raider book[/QUOTE]

What do you mean? If you mean the art book, it's not released yet - Amazon has the date as 3/18.
 
[quote name='takotchi']It's $75+$3.99 shipping direct from Titan, through Amazon.[/QUOTE]

Oh shit. I was buying from their site. Didn't realize they had it too. Thanks! Love you forever.
 
[quote name='spvietboy']oh shit. I was buying from their site. Didn't realize they had it too. Thanks! Love you forever.[/quote]


Found that out the hard way. Spent $300 on three books from Titan. They still shipped from the US even though I was originally charged in GBP. Titan only sells through amazon in the US.
 
[quote name='Romeo']Found that out the hard way. Spent $300 on three books from Titan. They still shipped from the US even though I was originally charged in GBP. Titan only sells through amazon in the US.[/QUOTE]

Ouch. Rough.
 
I had to do a chargeback with pix n love as well. They fulfilled my wholesale order, but didn't cancel my other order.

I sent out a very tiny imperfect Sonic to the last CAGer beacuse my damaged one came late in the mail. I still have the Sonic CE with the med damage on the top spine (no tears, just a hard knock) for my cost of $30+5 media mail/packing if anyone is interesting. Otherwise i'll toss it on ebay.
 
Received my Dead Space LE art book direct from Titan yesterday. The slipbox texture is different from other Titan LE books, it's a velvet-y feel.



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^ So besides the slipcover & possible cover art, is there any difference between these artbooks & the non limited ones
Like paper quality or inside content?
 
[quote name='DanteWarrior']^ So besides the slipcover & possible cover art, is there any difference between these artbooks & the non limited ones
Like paper quality or inside content?[/QUOTE]


Not that I'm aware of. You're paying $50 for the alternate cover, slipcase, and signed lithograph. A steal in my eyes.
 
Randomly came across this. Not sure what it is just yet... but it is a hardcover from BradyGames. (Not yet available on Amazon.)

CAPCOM 30th Anniversary Character Encyclopedia - $10.79 at Barnes & Noble

*Judging from the retail price, this could be a small sized book.
 
Ugh...Amazon shipping fucking pisses me off. I received three art books yesterday (Art of Bioshock Infinite, Art of Brutal Legend, and Art of Borderlands 2). All 3 books have damaged corners.

Time to get replacements.
 
[quote name='WingsDJY']Ugh...Amazon shipping fucking pisses me off. I received three art books yesterday (Art of Bioshock Infinite, Art of Brutal Legend, and Art of Borderlands 2). All 3 books have damaged corners.

Time to get replacements.[/QUOTE]


1 in 20 items of this nature gets returned. You'd think they take more care by now
 
My Bioshock Art Book & Guide arrived yesterday from Amazon, and the art book was damaged. Yeah, I have returned several books to them this year, and between return shipping cost and whatever other cost they incur, I can't see the profit in this, but I guess with their volume, it doesn't matter to them.
 
Speaking of Udon, looks like they announced several upcoming Capcom art books (all due for release in 2013, though Udon is known for significant delays):

Please note: All Images are taken from the Japanese editions of the books, and may not be the final book designs.

Asura’s Wrath: Official Complete Works
- 192 pages
- Includes character designs, CG art, storyboards, creator commentary, and exclusive interviews

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Dragon’s Dogma: Official Design Works
- 312 pages
- Includes character designs, armor and weapon designs, monster designs, locations, and creator commentary

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Monster Hunter Illustrations 2
- 400 pages
- Covers all third generation MH titles – Monster Hunter Tri, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
- Includes monster designs, character designs, weapons, armor, rough sketches and more

- This book will be accompanied by a MUCH demanded reprint of the sold-out Monster Hunter Illustrations!!!

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MM25: Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works
- 432 pages
- All the classic artwork from the Mega Man and Mega Man X series
- NEW artwork, and rough concepts from Mega Man 9 and 10
- New game developer interviews
- New Tribute art from Hitoshi Ariga, Toru Nakayama, Shigeto Ikehara, and more!

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SF25: The Art of Street Fighter
- 448 pages!!!
- Includes art from all of the classic Street Fighter games
- New art from Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter X Tekken, and more
- New game developer interviews
- New Tribute artwork from Akiman, Shinkiro, Hyung-tae Kim, Daisuke Ishiwatari, and more!

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it would be nice if the Monster Hunter book wasn't horizontal like the first one, but from the looks of that picture it's going to be the same
 
Come on Udon! Translate/print in English the Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors/Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward art book.

I don't feel like paying about $50 for an artbook that I can't read the text.

More topic. Thinking about getting that Capcom 30th Anniversary art book.

 
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I've still got a good few artbooks that I need to get it; it's getting to be rather difficult to stay up on all these.

 
Zaku77 said:
I've still got a good few artbooks that I need to get it; it's getting to be rather difficult to stay up on all these.
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At the very least, none of these seem to be rare or going out of print like older artbooks... but they also don't go on sale (besides the usual Amazon discount), which kinda sucks.

 
Out of curiosity why does everyone here love art books so much?

Obviously they are amazing but I was curious how they are used?

Do you guys simply love collecting them? Coffee table? Conversation piece? Just looking through them? Art reference?

I am an animator myself and use them as references all the time. It is so great to have so many different amazing artists at your fingertips. Plus I then can always rationalize buying art books as some sort of work expense : p

 
BrolyB593 said:
Out of curiosity why does everyone here love art books so much?

Obviously they are amazing but I was curious how they are used?

Do you guys simply love collecting them? Coffee table? Conversation piece? Just looking through them? Art reference?

I am an animator myself and use them as references all the time. It is so great to have so many different amazing artists at your fingertips. Plus I then can always rationalize buying art books as some sort of work expense : p
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Animator here too. Same reasons :)

 
Hey Guys,  I'm in Canada and just received my Art of Final Fantasy slipcase edition today.  I was shocked.  I ordered it from chapters/indigo .ca     Did the date change?  It shows still as pre-order on both US and CDN sites.   In the unboxing video it mentions July 17th as a revised date.

Did they screw up and send me it early?

 
Tibbs said:
Hey Guys, I'm in Canada and just received my Art of Final Fantasy slipcase edition today. I was shocked. I ordered it from chapters/indigo .ca Did the date change? It shows still as pre-order on both US and CDN sites. In the unboxing video it mentions July 17th as a revised date.

Did they screw up and send me it early?
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I often get books a week or so before their publish date. It doesn't seem like book publishers are as stringent on street date as, say, game or movie publishers are.

Related to this, it looks like Udon pushed back the Bayonetta art book to November according to amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1926778421/. Was looking forward to getting it this month too.

 
For those who had the autographed Brutal Legend art book order pending:

Sorry for the delay! Double Fine is currently in the process of transitioning their order fulfillment and customer service to Fangamer. We're currently expecting to have your order shipped off within the next couple of weeks (we're still waiting to receive the signed slipcases from Double Fine). We'd also be happy to process a refund for your order if you'd like. Thank you very much for your patience, and please let me know if you have any other questions!

 
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I often get books a week or so before their publish date. It doesn't seem like book publishers are as stringent on street date as, say, game or movie publishers are.

Related to this, it looks like Udon pushed back the Bayonetta art book to November according to amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1926778421/. Was looking forward to getting it this month too.
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FYI, Amazon's release date is bullsh*t. Here's a post from Udon (http://www.udonentertainment.com/blog/udon/a-quick-note-about-book-dates/). According to their schedule (http://www.udonentertainment.com/blog/schedule/) the Eyes of Bayonetta is still TBD.

 
According to Amazon, Persona 4 Arena Design Works has been pushed back to 2014.  I'm just going to cancel my preorder and wait until the book is in stock.

 
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