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Artbooks & Gaming books |OT| A new era, a new shelf
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He said in the upcoming months... Let's trust him and be patient.
Is it even possible to find dark souls 1 design works anymore??
Also, just ordered The Sky. Should come Wednesday. Looking forward to it!
Also, just ordered The Sky. Should come Wednesday. Looking forward to it!
You might have some luck looking at our B/S/T thread in Video Games' Hangout. I just bought one at a not inflated price.
Both the Monster Hunter Illustrations books are great, especially because most of the promotional art that they use otherwise are CG renders. There's a third volume covering 4 and Generations but it hasn't been translated yet.
I have Steven Universe Art and Origins and it's the same way with a focus on concept and development art.
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It depends for me but I think the one showing are in the cache.
I've gotten mine like 3 weeks ago. Although, it's the german version.
As an artbook, it's pretty underwhelming as most of the pictures are so small that it's not very fun to flip through. Even the cover arts don't get a full page treatment.
But as an encyclopedia, it's pretty decent.
It's weird. If I quote the post into the editor, they show up fine, but I was wondering if anyone else was having this issue of stuff appearing as [*IMG], sans the *
Nice thread, this was one of my favorites back in the other site.
This past monday I received The Eyes of Bayonetta (thanks to that Amazon Audible promotion), and I gotta say is pretty fucking awesome, this is what I'm looking for in an artbook, lots of early concept works with notes from the artists and commentaries from the devs. I'm pretty happy with my choice, specially after the slight disappoinment that was my last purchase (Bloodborne Design Works).
This past monday I received The Eyes of Bayonetta (thanks to that Amazon Audible promotion), and I gotta say is pretty fucking awesome, this is what I'm looking for in an artbook, lots of early concept works with notes from the artists and commentaries from the devs. I'm pretty happy with my choice, specially after the slight disappoinment that was my last purchase (Bloodborne Design Works).
Huh. I knew Imgur had this function, surprised they'd impose it on ResetEra, and so quickly at that.
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Done. All OT repuloaded but I'm having a bug... I see my post bright pink. I can't read shit lol
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I couldn't but now I can... It's still uploaded on imgur ? I had to change all pic in OT because of imgur... weird...
I think I'll end up grabing AC artbooks one day. I skimmed through them at a library and I love how in deph they go into costumes for characters and npcs. It's nice to see so much work on the clothes.
I got the one posted by TigerTigerTiger. I love the work Ubisoft artists do on those games but buying one for each one of them would be a bit too much so I went with the compilation.
Cool. I used imgur and changed it to HTTP instead of HTTPS. Hope that works everyone now.
Does anyone happen to know whatever happened to Bluecanvas? They published three artbooks to my knowledge (Journey, The Order: 1886, and Homeworld) and have since vanished. I really wanted to get the Journey artbook, but it looks like that ship may have sailed in the 'affordable artbook' purchase category.
Have you had a chance to read through it yet - would you recommend it? I still love chunks of the Assassins' Creed franchise and would love to get my hands on a copy if it's got some interesting insight in it.
It has a little bit of everything in it. Lots of concept art for characters/landscapes/promo art. It also has a bit of reading as well. Most of the games are covered even Liberation and Chronicles. I have AC3 and Black Flag books and I feel like they took the "best of" for those. Overall it's a nice book and I really enjoy the settings for AC games. The books tops out at just over 300 pages.
The ZX Spectrum is 35 years old this year. I'd recommend this visual compendium to any collectors who keep the Spectrum memories close to their heart, very good bang for the buck especially the hardcover version. The print quality is outstanding. I grew up with these games and the book seems to cover a lot of history with detailed info, developer insights and plenty of very colorful artwork. Don't judge by the size, this book is quite hefty and has both text and pictures in large amounts.
I mean, what's not to love when your inner cover has good ol Basic all over it :-)
I've only had this book for like two hours and already thinking I should get the Commodore 64 and Amiga visual compendiums in the same series too, although I've never owned one of those.
I mean, what's not to love when your inner cover has good ol Basic all over it :-)
I've only had this book for like two hours and already thinking I should get the Commodore 64 and Amiga visual compendiums in the same series too, although I've never owned one of those.
That place is one of my favorite places in the 'city'. I head out there every month or so. The one in Seattle's bookstore is at least 2-3 times the size too, and also amazing. Definitely check it out if you get up there. Over the years I have picked up quite a few Monster Hunter CG Artworks books, and even had them order a few of the Monster Hunter japanese guides (these things put other guides to shame). I also picked up the FFXIV Eorzea Encyclopedia there, the official P4 Artbook and a japanese Splatoon artbook. It's insanely hard not to spend a stupid amount of money walking in to that place...
I preordered this for my daughter and we got it last week. It is just astoundingly beautiful. So very well put together, heavy as hell, and packed with really lovely concept art. I haven't played Overwatch in a while now, but she hasn't stopped. She's in love with the thing.
I am only allowed one purchase per visit. That is how we keep from going bankrupt. Also thanks for the heads up about the Seattle store. I can't wait to check it out.
Glad to see this thread back as a proper OT, most of my artbooks aren't related to video games so I never posted often, but this was a favorite thread of mine.
I had no idea this was a thing, my love for kirby makes this an instant order.
I hope Akihiko Yoshida puts out an artbook with lots of Nier Automata stuff the same way D.K. did with the first Nier.
Is anyone of you getting "Kirby Art & Style Collection"? It will be released on the 2nd November, so quite soon!
I hope we'll get some of the development documents.
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I had no idea this was a thing, my love for kirby makes this an instant order.
I got it, there's some fun stuff in there, but I wouldn't call it an artbook, actually without speaking japanese there really isn't much of anything for you. That said it and the strategy guide come together to look like an Emil face, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to buy the strategy guide solely because it would look nice on my shelf.
I hope Akihiko Yoshida puts out an artbook with lots of Nier Automata stuff the same way D.K. did with the first Nier.
Didn't he only did the design for the three main characters? I don't know if there's enough material for a full book just with his art.
Either way, with the game's success I hope they make a proper Nier:A Artbook/Design Works for the west. I too have the World Guide and I've been contemplating buying the guide just to complete the set.
HadesHotgun My pleasure! That place deserves the love. I'd love it if the local store here was as large as Seattle's but I will take what I can get. Next time you head that way you should swing by Mo Cha Teahouse too, not far down the road. Seattle has a second floor in their bookstore, a lot more toys/stationary and generally more books. I've lucked out there with art books I was unable to find in the Portland store (btw your artwork is quite nice).
A few other bits of info, you can get an annual membership that gets you a discount. Much like any rewards type program elsewhere. Also you can shop online and have the items shipped free to the store for pickup. For those that don't have one of their stores locally, they have a great selection of Japanese guide books and art books that ship pretty quickly all over the place. I don't work there, just love the place.
A few other bits of info, you can get an annual membership that gets you a discount. Much like any rewards type program elsewhere. Also you can shop online and have the items shipped free to the store for pickup. For those that don't have one of their stores locally, they have a great selection of Japanese guide books and art books that ship pretty quickly all over the place. I don't work there, just love the place.
hopper7 Well that's what I mean when I say I want something like D.K.'s book. His book was maybe 40% Nier and the rest was other stuff because there wasn't enough Nier to fill the whole book (and that's all we ever got artbook wise since the Nier world guide is also a big disappointment from an art perspective). It sure would be nice if Automata could get an artbook all to itself, but I'd be happy with anything that's more art focused and has Automata in it.
As an aside would it be a good idea to add stuff like Parkablogs or Halcyon Realms to the OP? They do more than just artbooks, but I find them useful for discovering cool stuff I didn't know about and oftentimes when I'm not sure if I want a book they've already reviewed it. I don't know any others, but I'd be interested to hear other people's sources of info.
As an aside would it be a good idea to add stuff like Parkablogs or Halcyon Realms to the OP? They do more than just artbooks, but I find them useful for discovering cool stuff I didn't know about and oftentimes when I'm not sure if I want a book they've already reviewed it. I don't know any others, but I'd be interested to hear other people's sources of info.
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I've been considering adding a more broader section to the OT, to introduce movie artbooks and more general geek culture but I'm not sure how. I'll keep these blog links in a corner to update the OT soon
Looks great, and definitely appeals to me. Did you buy it directly from bitmap books? I checked Amazon, but they only have the paperback edition.
For me this one was a lucky find at the local discount bookstore, but they didn't have any of the other volumes so I'll need to use Amazon, Bookdepository or Bitmap Books as well.
The ZX Spectrum is 35 years old this year. I'd recommend this visual compendium to any collectors who keep the Spectrum memories close to their heart, very good bang for the buck especially the hardcover version. The print quality is outstanding. I grew up with these games and the book seems to cover a lot of history with detailed info, developer insights and plenty of very colorful artwork. Don't judge by the size, this book is quite hefty and has both text and pictures in large amounts.
I mean, what's not to love when your inner cover has good ol Basic all over it :-)
I've only had this book for like two hours and already thinking I should get the Commodore 64 and Amiga visual compendiums in the same series too, although I've never owned one of those.
I've never played on a ZX Spectrum (I'm in the US) but that book looks really good. Might have to get it along with some other Bitmap books.
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I'm at a convention. Just met some people from Amplitude (endless space endless legend) they have a stand there. I asked them when is the endless saga artbook coming its long overdue! Maybe one day they said haha
Received the Overwatch Limited edition art book. This thing is huge and full of content, really happy with the purchase.
Got my Shovel Knight art book, it's one of those games where seeing the sprites and art side by side is leading to a lot of "so THAT's what I'm supposed to be seeing!"
Just got the Overwatch Art Book (just the standard edition) and have to say it's definitely one of the best ones yet. Content-wise it goes above and beyond and overall presentatio is just immaculate. Would be nice to get more explanations to how they ended up with the designs like they did, but a glowing recommendation for the book from me still.
I just yesterday bought the Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Storybook Edition (the one with the hardcover artbook and all sorts of other gubbins) and a copy of Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations for around a tenner. looking forward to getting both of them this week in the mail.
I am going to ask for The Sky collection for my birthday or for Christmas. I am very excited for it.
Mine just arrived at my house. Can't wait to get home and see it!
I've flipped through the Japanese version, and it looked nicely presented. I have a feeling they did cancel the english version, though :/
I could really recommend Santa Lilio Sangre, featuring Ayami Kojima's artworks.
"This book features illustrations by the artist who created Castlevania's and many other video game designs - Ayami Kojima. Self-taught, she has crafted many original designs for Castlevania and other games that are also featured in this art book. This book features many Gothic designs of the imagery of religion that made her famous along with some Western influences from her past as well. This is a must have for all Ayami Kojima or Castlevania fans. 200 pages. Japanese text. Colored and B&W. Hardcover. Bind & Published in Japan."
(Took these photo's with my phone, and the potato quality doesn't really do the beauty any justice)
I own the book and it's my far a favourite. It's a sturdy hardcover with high quality paper featuring many of her works.
Fans of Castlevania will definitely appreciate it, as well as people that enjoy Gothic/dark art.
Contains a few gore and NSFW images.
I've got a few of the Persona art books. They're all fairly high quality - nice art and interviews from various staffers.
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I could really recommend Santa Lilio Sangre, featuring Ayami Kojima's artworks.
"This book features illustrations by the artist who created Castlevania's and many other video game designs - Ayami Kojima. Self-taught, she has crafted many original designs for Castlevania and other games that are also featured in this art book. This book features many Gothic designs of the imagery of religion that made her famous along with some Western influences from her past as well. This is a must have for all Ayami Kojima or Castlevania fans. 200 pages. Japanese text. Colored and B&W. Hardcover. Bind & Published in Japan."
(Took these photo's with my phone, and the potato quality doesn't really do the beauty any justice)
I own the book and it's my far a favourite. It's a sturdy hardcover with high quality paper featuring many of her works.
Fans of Castlevania will definitely appreciate it, as well as people that enjoy Gothic/dark art.
Contains a few gore and NSFW images.
This is one example of a book I love the art but never played the games... Of course it's expensive now... I have a hard time buying something pricey for a game series I don't personally have a good knowledge off... But the art looks so good... It's always a dilema !
Mine is on the way, not this limited set, only the basic book.
I'm not sure. I bought mine used but it's the same from the CE so I think that's where it came from.
Thanks to wario64, Amazon now has listed the Art of God of War book. Published by Dark Horse.
https://www.amazon.com/Art-God-Sony...02-20&linkId=afbf193b5c51f788623463ef99d5e91c
https://www.amazon.com/Art-God-Sony...02-20&linkId=afbf193b5c51f788623463ef99d5e91c