The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche’s revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision.

Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer.

Featuring never-before-seen images from the vaults of Riot and Fortiche, a manuscript built from interviews with over twenty animators, writers, directors, artists, and so many more creative minds behind the success of Arcane, this is simply a must-have book.

The book includes early designs showing how characters evolved visually, gorgeous vistas of sprawling background and setting art, and interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creators.

The Art and Making of Arcane comes with an acetate jacket exclusive to this edition. It also comes with a trove of in-world extras, including a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander Letter, fold-out spreads showcasing content from seasons one and two, and more.

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Journey into the making of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two and discover the incredible creative process that brought this new installment to life.

The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two captures the breathtaking behind-the-scenes journey behind the making of Dune: Part Two, the second film in director Denis Villeneuve’s six-time Oscar-winning film adaptation of author Frank Herbert’s science fiction classic.

Written by Dune: Part Two producer Tanya Lapointe (p.g.a.), this visually dazzling exploration of the filmmaking process gives unparalleled insight into the project’s genesis—from its striking environmental designs to its intricate costume concepts and landmark digital effects. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two also features exclusive interviews with key members of the cast and crew, including Denis Villeneuve, production designer Patrice Vermette, and many more, delivering a uniquely candid account of the hugely ambitious international shoot.

Showcasing Villeneuve’s visionary approach, The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two is an essential companion to the director’s latest masterpiece.

About the Authors

Tanya Lapointe is a producer, director, and author. Her titles include The Art and Soul of Blade Runner 2049, The Art and Science of Arrival, and The Art and Soul of Dune. She is a producer (p.g.a) on Dune: Part Two (2023) and executive producer on Dune (2021).

Stefanie Broos has been in the film business for almost a decade, and for the past three years has been working alongside director Denis Villeneuve and producer Tanya Lapointe. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two is her first co-writing title.

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Dive into the making of The Creator, an original science fiction adventure from director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Godzilla), with this deluxe behind-the-scenes book. Amid a war between humankind and rampant artificial intelligence in the not-too-distant future, Joshua (John David Washington) is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of the advanced AI. In his efforts to defeat the AI, Joshua discovers that the world-ending weapon he’s been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child.

Featuring commentary from Gareth Edwards and his crew, including production designer James Clyne, plus the extraordinary cast including John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Allison Janney, and Ken Watanabe, this exclusive volume tells the full story of the film’s creation. Illustrated with stunning visuals from the production of the movie, including remarkable concept art that charts the film’s evolution, this book is the ultimate companion to one of the most original and innovative films of 2023.

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Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.

Packed with hundreds of stunning images and written in collaboration with the filmmakers themselves, uncover the incredible creative and technical skill that went into the making of Avatar: The Way of Water.

Featuring stunning concept art and intricate character, creature, and costume designs, uncover the details of Pandora in striking detail.

Art of Avatar: The Way of Water is produced in collaboration with James Cameron’s production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, and Twentieth Century Film.

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Ubisoft and Dark Horse Books provide a look into the world of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: A world defined by the harsh beauty of Viking life, rich with fascinating characters and breathtaking landscapes.

This oversized hardcover art book offers an insider’s look at the immersive art direction of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla the first title in the franchise to explore Norse culture and the Viking invasion of England in the 9th century. Featuring iconic artworks ranging from stunning settings to brutal weapons, as well as developer insights.

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This official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs.

The Mandalorian follows the adventures of galactic gunslinger Din Djarin and the Child as they traverse the outer systems of the galaxy and evade remnants of the Empire.

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes fans behind the scenes of the first ever live-action Star Wars television series. Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer Jon Favreau and executive producer/director Dave Filoni, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian will provide readers with an exclusive look at a whole new universe of Star Wars characters, locations, and vehicles.

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Senior illustrator Atey Ghailan is teaming up with 3dtotal Publishing to launching his first official art book on Kickstarter, Atey Ghailan: An Artistic Journey.

“I will be sharing my own creative journey, including the ups and downs I experienced as an artist, and the tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. I share some of my best artwork and explore my inspiration, workflow, and ways of defeating art block. The book will also include a first look into a personal project very dear to my heart, and the journey to bring it to life.”

Be sure to visit the Kickstarter link below to support this project and to get some bonus items!

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Dark Horse Books and CD Projekt Red present The World of Cyberpunk 2077, an extensive examination of the rich lore of Cyberpunk 2077. This intricately assembled tome contains everything you need to know about the history, characters, and world of the long-awaited follow-up from the creators of The Witcher video game series.

Step into the year 2077, a world dotted with dystopian metropoles where violence, oppression, and cyberware implants aren’t just common–they’re necessary tools to get ahead. Delve into incisive lore to discover how the economic decline of the United States created a crippling dependence on devious corporations and birthed the Free State of California. Explore the various districts, gangs, and history of Night City. Learn all there is to know about the technology of tomorrow and research the cybernetics, weapons, and vehicles of Cyberpunk 2077.

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Delve behind the scenes of artist Eric Guillon’s artwork for Illumination’s popular films, including Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and the upcoming Minions: The Rise of Gru.

From Despicable Me to Minions: The Rise of Gru, Illumination’s hit films have benefited from the playful and visionary designs of French artist Eric Guillon. This exclusive volume collects over twelve hundred pieces of the artist’s work across eight films, showcasing concept art for beloved characters ranging from Gru and the Minions to Dr. Seuss’ Once-ler, Sing’s Buster Moon, and Max from The Secret Life of Pets. Each chapter gives insight into the artist’s creative process and presents striking outtakes and brainstorms for what could have been—such as alternative designs for the lovable Minions. Featuring in-depth interviews with Guillon and a foreword by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri, The Art of Eric Guillon is a must-read for film fans and artists alike.

The Art of Eric Guillon is set to release on June 30th and is now available for pre-order on Amazon.

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For the past three years Concept Artist Greg Semkow has been working hard on his first art book Eternal, and it is now live on Indiegogo! Eternal a 180-page, hardcover art book with an original story and new sci-fi universe packed with action, ancient mysteries, cool tech, alien creatures, warlords, and of course a ton of really cool art!

You can check out the campaign here.

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Starwars.com has released several paintings for Star Wars: Myths & Fables, illustrated by Grant Griffin.

“Written by George Mann, Myths & Fables positions stories within the Star Wars universe as fairy tales and legends, passed down from generation to generation and from system to system. They’re the fantastical tales of heroes and villains and monsters that one might hear while growing up anywhere from Batuu to Tatooine, and be left wondering how much is true. It’s a quality that makes Myths & Fables all the more special.”

Star Wars: Myths & Fables arrives August 6 and is now available for pre-order at Amazon.

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Artist Sam Weber has posted some of the Illustrations he created for The Folio Society edition of Frank Herbert’s Dune.

“This collector’s edition of Frank Herbert’s phenomenal tale of far-future desert warriors, fallible messiahs and interplanetary intrigue is illustrated by award-winning artist Sam Weber, and published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the world’s best-selling science-fiction title.”

Link: Website | Instagram

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The Art and Making of Aquaman takes readers behind the scenes and features previously unseen photographs and concept art. This book also includes exclusive interviews, a great collection of concept sketches, storyboards, set and costume photography, and effects imagery, giving readers a look at the making of the film.

Aquaman is directed by James Wan and features an all-star cast, with Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Ludi Lin, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Temuera Morrison and Nicole Kidman.

Be sure to get your copy of The Art and Making of Aquaman, now available at Amazon.

All images © Warner Bros./DC Comics.

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Ubisoft has released the art book for their 2018 action role-playing game title, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. The Art of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey features concept sketches, texture studies, character art from the game, plus insightful commentary from the creators.

The Art of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey contains hundreds of concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, and 3D renders, alongside in-depth commentary from the artists and developers, representing the ultimate insight into the design processes behind the game.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse The Art of the Movie contains a collection of concept art, sketches, and storyboards from the animated Spider-Man film featuring Miles Morales. This book also includes exclusive commentary from the creators, plus a foreword written by comic book writer and artist Brian Michael Bendis.

Be sure to pre-order your copy of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse The Art of the Movie, now available at Amazon.

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Ascend: Hell Climber is the first graphic novel in a trilogy by Thomas Pringle, concept artist in the film and game industry (A Quiet Place, Star Trek Discovery, Transformers, Pet Sematary, Neuromancer, Mass Effect, Bioshock). With story editing by Steve Spencer Baker (Slabscape series, Tomato creative collective).

The survivors of a downed patrol ship have only one hope of escape: Steal a shuttle from the highest level of an ancient defense tower. But the towers are now home to the mutants and outcasts who were left to rot in the toxic wasteland.

The book runs at 11×8” 92 pages in hardcover, signed and numbered by the artist and is inspired by sci-fi films such as Outland and Alien as well as the Heavy Metal magazine stories of the 1970’s and ’80s.

Also included in the book are 12 pages of full colour concept illustrations showing the world of Ascend in great detail.

The first volume is ready to print and they are well underway with the second book in the series. They’ve also  produced a very limited test run of the soft cover edition so you can see the print quality.

Be sure to support this project by visiting their Kickstarter page here.

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Design Studio Press was kind enough to share several pages from the last installment of the unprecedented mech anthology, Nuthin’ But Mech 4: Sketches and Renderings.

It all began in 2009, when designer Lorin Wood started the Nuthin’ But Mech blog to share artwork by him and his colleagues featuring their favorite subject: robots. Three years later Wood launched the eponymous book series, providing three (now four!) opportunities for dozens of talented artists from around the world to showcase their passion projects and personal visions of robots in print.

Wrapping up the undeniably popular series, Nuthin’ But Mech 4 perfectly complements the thrilling volumes that preceded it, and celebrates how far artistry and technology can advance in just a few years. This final installment features artists from all manner of industries (film, animation, video games, theme parks), and their remarkable works illustrate a vast range of tones and themes. You’ll also learn about the creators themselves through their accompanying biographies, which add a personal―sometimes comedic―touch.

It’s fitting that with the series coming to a close, Nuthin’ But Mech 4 brings together the highest number of creatives yet―fifty-seven in all―each with original and imaginative points of view. More talent, more inspiration, more mech!

Nuthin’ But Mech 4 is now available for pre-order at Design Studio Press and Amazon.

All images used with permission © by the artist or their respective copyright holder.

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The Art of Incredibles 2 explores Pixar’s sequel through colorful artwork, character sketches, storyboards, and colorscripts.

This 168 page book features production art and interesting details from the production team about the making of the film, The Art of Incredibles 2 also includes insights into the artistic process behind Pixar’s engaging and creative vision.

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Artist Neil Blevins, artist/writer Bill Zahn and writer Stephan Bugaj have had a successful kickstarter campaign for book their The Story of Inc Narrative Artbook now available here.

“The Story of Inc” is a scifi story that centers around a man and his robot trying to survive on an almost waterless desert planet. Their lives get turned upside down when they come across a giant alien artifact that provides plentiful water, and a society that’s built a settlement nearby who are not interested in sharing the resource.

After the basics were written, a spectacular art team was assembled, veterans of the vfx, animated film and video game industry. The Inc team consists of twelve professional artists and writers, which includes current and former employees of some of the biggest names in film and video games: Blur Studio, Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar, Tippett, 343 Industries, Id Software, Blizzard, and many others.

Inc features the art and writing of Neil Blevins, Bill Zahn, Stephan Bugaj, Jeremy Cook, Chris Stoski, Christina Davis, Dominic Qwek, Gio Nakpil, Jeremy Vickery, Heidi Taillefer, Nathan Fariss and Mohammad Modarres.

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Santa Monica Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment have released several concept art pieces for their highly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive game, God of War. Be sure to check out more concept art, designs and illustrations featured in the art book, The Art of God of War.

“The Art of God of War is an intimate chronicle of the years-long odyssey to bring Kratos and Atreus’ beautiful and brutal world to life. Step into Midgard and explore beyond, as Dark Horse Books and Santa Monica Studios are pleased to offer the quintessential companion to the enormously anticipated God of War. This is a tome unlike any other, including an expanse of gorgeous art and in-depth interviews that set readers on an exhaustive behind-the-scenes journey to witness the creation of an epic of tremendous scale.”

This 184 page hardcover art book is published by Dark Horse Books and is currently available at Amazon.

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