July 2nd 2026 Insomniac Games launch their highly anticipated Marvel game Wolverine on September 15th, expanding on their universe following Marvel's Spider-Man 2 from 2024. As is tradition for the studio, an artbook is also on the way, which now has its final cover art after being revealed this week. Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game! from Dark Horse Books arrives on November 3rd 2026, giving players just a few weeks to wait before diving into the early artwork behind the game. Above you can see the new cover art, which depicts Wolverine himself in a fight with The Hand, a group we know from the latest trailer is being led in the game by Lady Deathstrike. The 9" x 12" hardcover comes with 208 pages of art for the characters, weapons, enemies, and locations of the the game, all alongside insights from the developer. Previews were shared when the book was announced, which includes a look a Wolverine, Omega Red, Madripoor, and the Sentinels, as seen below. The format of the book matches The Art of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, as well as most of the other artbooks from Dark Horse. This is good news as they are a great size and well-made, delivering great quality releases that are worthy of the games and artists the focus on. The Spider-Man 2 book was excellent, so this will likely be on the wishlist for fans of the studio and Wolverine. While the placeholder that featured Jock's key art was a great image, I do like that the artbook distinguishes itself with new artwork that is dynamic and shows the iconic character mid-fight. The previews show that the book will highlight unused designs, which will be interesting to see, especially for a character that has already had multiple teams work on him, from the original comics, all the way through to movies and games. Pre-orders for Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game are available ahead of the game's November 3rd release and any updates will be reported here. For those interested in adding the book to their own collection, you can do so below; Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #Marvel #MarvelsWolverine #InsomniacGames #PlayStation #MarvelGames #Wolverine #DarkHorse

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506755519 Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 03/11/2026 (November 3rd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Dark Horse and Insomniac Games team up again to share the next chapter in their Maervel universe, this time taking a look at Wolverine. Across 208 pages, players can get lost in the concept art behind the violence, taking in the work of the artists at the studio. Marvel’s Wolverine: The Art of the Game will include a look at the characters, including Omega Red and Mystique, as well as the locations of the game, such as Tokyo and Madripoor. Of course, the book will dive into the design of titular hero himself, Wolverine. Categories Tags Based On: #MarvelsWolverine #Wolverine Series: #Marvel Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #InsomniacGames #PlayStationStudios #MarvelGames Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 Genre: #SuperHero #Action

Book Details ISBN: 978-1785655845 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 192 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 05/12/2017 (December 5th 2017) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Dive into a volume of artwork for the Kelvin Timeline, which includes Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond, alongside interviews and insights for each release. From early sketches to final designs, The Art of Star Trek: The Kelvin Timeline shares a look at how the characters, ships, aliens, locations, and technology were created by the art team for the return of the iconic sci-fi series. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #StarTrek #StarTrekIntoDarkness #StarTrekBeyond Series: #StarTrek Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #ParamountPictures #Skydance Platform: #Movies Genre: #SciFi

July 31st 2026 We travel back some years and also into space this week on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, because the latest preview is of the book The Art of Star Trek: The Kelvin Timeline! Released by Titan Books in December 2017, this oversized hardcover features the artwork and insights for the trilogy of Star Trek movies, Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond, also known as the Kelvin Timeline. You can see a preview of the book below. Across the 192 pages the book shares a look at concept art and designs for the characters, costumes, aliens, ships, technology, planets, and more, giving fans a look at the work of the artists that helped create the movies. Interviews and details are also shared about the return of the franchise as well, making this a great addition to the shelf of old fans and new. For more Star Trek, there were two artbook releases earlier in the year from IDW Publishing with The Art of Star Trek & Defiant and The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks. If you enjoyed the preview and would like the add The Art of Star Trek: The Kelvin Timeline to your own collection, you can order the book below; Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #TitanBooks #StarTrek #ParamountPictures

July 31st 2026 The latest Artbook News Roundup is now live on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, covering updates, reveals, and more from the month of July! As always, the video is an overview of the stories covered on the website, all of which can be found with the full details in the News section of the site. This month came with 2 updates, 5 delays, 5 new reveals, and 5 upcoming books that arrive in August. Featured books include Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie, The Art of The Toys That Made Us, Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition, Circus of Bones: The Art of Mike Mignola, and The Expanse: The Complete Visual History. Check out the video below below and feel free to leave feedback! News missed during the time I was recording or that wasn't featured on the site will be added in the next video. For anything you think I may have missed, you can contact me here, social media, or in the comments on YouTube. To find more future artbook releases, visit the Upcoming page for an up-to-date list of what is coming and check out next months books in a detailed list here - Upcoming Artbooks: August 2026. Happy collecting! Tags; #TitanBooks #Marvel #DarkHorse #InsightEditions #SpiderMan #FinalFantasy #CallOfDuty #OverTheGardenWall #TheExpanse #AvengersDoomsday

Book Details ISBN: 978-1803369860 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 240 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 15/09/2026 (September 15th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Titan Books and Amplitude Studios team up again for a follow up to The Art of Endless Legend. This time it's an artbook for the sequel, Endless Legend 2, the strategy game set in the Endless Universe. In The Art of Endless Legend 2, fans will find concept art and illustrations for the factions and environments, with commentary from the writers and artists that worked on the game. This book is a showcase of the talent of the team and their fantasy artwork across 240 pages in a hardcover release. Categories Tags Based On: #EndlessLegend2 Series: #EndlessUniverse #EndlessLegend Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #AmplitudeStudios #HoodedHorse Platform: #PC Genre: #Strategy #Fantasy #TurnBased

July 31st 2026 The wave of artbook releases doesn't slow down for the summer, because August is coming with some very interesting titles to fill your shelves. It may be a slightly lighter month, but there are some huge titles that will no doubt do incredibly well! 4th - Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game The month of August begins with a look at concepts, illustrations, and pixel art for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Coming by way of Dark Horse Books, the 120-page hardcover gives players of the beat 'em up a chance to revisit the characters and levels through the work of Tribute Games' artists. Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game is an exciting release for fans, especially as the genre isn't known for getting the artbook treatment. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) 11th - Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies: The Art of Treyarch For the first time ever, Call of Duty is getting a standalone artbook, allowing the millions of players the chance to get lost in the concept art of its popular Zombies mode. Insight Editions and Titan Books are behind Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies: The Art of Treyarch, which is set to feature 256 pages of artwork and insights for 15 years of its growth. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) 18th - The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga Volume 2 Volume 2 of The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga continues to show the scans of art from Hisao Tamaki, as well as an interview with the artist. The hardcover includes an English translation of the manga adaptation, but keeps the original left-to-right reading format. The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga Volume 2 is being released in the US and Canada, but it's worth noting that Dark Horse does not have the licensing to sell Star War books outside elsewhere. Those outside of the continent will have to import the book themselves, or find a retailer that is able to get copies shipped to them. This book follows The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga Volume 1. Buy Here 18th - Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie Sony and Marvel's big release of the summer is almost here and should deliver an intersting artbook to get lost in. Spider-Man, Punisher, Hulk, Tombstone, and more, are set to be featured in the movie, so expect a lot of character art from the studios. Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie was recently delayed, likely due to avoid further spoilers from getting out ahead of the movie, but it still arrives within a few weeks of Tom Holland's return as the wall-crawler in cinemas, as big improvement on other MCU artbook wait times. It also comes without a slipcase, but that does mean a lower RRP of $50, making it much more affordable for the many Spidey fans of the world. Buy Here/ Buy Here (UK) 25th - The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight The month ends with a celebration of the long running horror game Dead by Daylight from Behaviour Interactive. Titan Books share a look at the concept art that helped build the base game, as well as expand it over the last decade. The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight also has details from the developers themselves, so readers can find out what it took to build The Entity's realm and how it has remained so popular. For more on this release and artbooks in general, check out my interview with author Paul Davies, who shares the work he does and why this book is worth adding to your shelf - Interview: Author Paul Davies on Artbooks and 'The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight'. Buy Here / Buy Here UK Updates for these books will be reported as they happen, with more future artbook releases found on the Upcoming page! Tags; #TitanBooks #Marvel #Disney #DarkHorse #MarvelStudios #StarWars #InsightEditions #DeadByDaylight #SpiderMan #CallOfDuty

July 28th 2026 The upcoming look at Amplitude Studios' strategy game Endless Legend 2 has received another setback, giving players a little bit longer to wait to get their hands on a copy of the book. The good news is that this time the delay for The Art of Endless Legend 2 is only a short one and players can get lost in the art and designs very soon. Spotted on the website of the publisher Titan Books, the 240-page hardcover is now due for release on September 15th, 2026, two weeks after it was last set to hit shelves on the 1st. The volume of artwork has been pushed back a few times now after being originally announced to arrive in December 2025, but is now less than two months away. The Art of Endless Legend II will feature concept art and illustrations for the factions, units, battle scenes, locations of Saiadha, and more, all alongside insights from the developer. The previous book, The Art of Endless Legend, came out in December 2024 and marked the game's 10th anniversary, but it didn't take that long for a look at Endless Legend 2 to be revealed. You can see a preview of the first book below to get an idea of what to expect. The reason for the delay as always is unknown, not publicly acknowledged by the publisher other than the updated listing. It is worth noting that September 1st is heavy with releases for the Titan Books, even after other titles have already been moved. There are still four non-fiction books being released on that date, including the artbooks Giger's Alien and The Art & Making of Highlander, which could be the reason for the date push. This isn't the only artbook on the way for the Endless Universe, as on March 2nd, 2027, The Art of Endless Space arrives from Titan Books with 224 pages of early artwork for that game as well. This is the first release Endless Space, which becomes 25 years old in 2027 and makes it an exciting book for long time fans. While delays are never good news, this short set back will be worth the wait if The Art of Endless Legend is anything to go by. Not knowing what to expect from a 4X strategy game's artbook allowed the artwork created by the team at Amplitude Studios to pleasantly surprise me. The fanstasy concepts and illustration for the factions are superb, with the depictions of moments and battles creating more variety than I was expecting. Future updates for the Endless Universe artbooks will be reported here and both upcoming releases will also be joining the collection, so expect reviews when they become available. If interested in the books, you can order them below; The Art of Endless Legend 2 Buy Here / Buy Here UK The Art of Endless Space Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #EndlessLegend2 #EndlessSpace #Endless #EndlessUniverse #TitanBooks #AmplitudeStudios #HoodedHorse

March 9th 2026 The Endless universe from developer Amplitude Studios has carved its own space in the 4X strategy genre, diving into both fantasy and sci-fi with Endless Legend and Endless Space. Players of the games have a couple of artbooks to look forward to, but unfortunately they have suffered delays and will leave fans waiting longer to see the artwork that helped create them. Both updates were spotted on the website of the publisher Titan Books, with the first being for The Art of Endless Legend 2 that was due to come out next month. Having already been delayed once last year, the book was last due on April 14th, but is now listed for September 1st 2026. Delaying a book that is just over a month from release is a little more uncommon, although delays themselves sadly happen to most artbooks. It's a long setback as well for one so close to the finish line, but hopefully the last one for the upcoming release. The 240-page hardcover will highlight the concept art and illustrations behind the game, covering the factions, environments, weapons, and more. It also acts a sequel to the artbook for the first game, The Art of Endless Legend, which hit shelves for the 10 year anniversary in December 2024. That book gives us an idea of what to expect, as it features art from early sketches and unit concepts, to stunning depictions of battle scenes. Check out a preview of that first artbook below. The second delay is for The Art of Endless Space, the first artbook for their sci-fi game that comes with 224 pages inside of a hardcover. The original release date was August 25th, but it has now been pushed back almost six months to March 2nd 2027. This is a big setback for those wanting a peak behind the scenes, now placing its publication date just shy of the original game's 15th anniversary. Retail listings are yet to be updated, but expect them to reflect the date on the publisher's own website very soon. Inside players will be treated to artwork and insights that explore its planets, factions, and technology, all alongside details from some of the people behind its development. Like the first artbook from Amplitude Studios and Titan Books, it will likely include a full range of concepts and artwork at different stages of development. The delays were not publicly stated, but another artbook from the publisher, The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight, was also delayed at the same time, potentially making this a scheduling issue. Regardless of the reason, this will disappoint fans that were hoping to have these books by the end of the summer. The books will certainly be worth the wait though, because The Art of Endless Legend was a fantastic artbook that came packed with incredible artwork that made it appealing to not just gamers, but those that enjoy fantasy art as well. Both of the books will be joining the collection when they arrive to be reviewed and any future updates will be reported here as well. Those interested can pre-order the books below. The Art of Endless Legend 2 Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) The Art of Endless Space Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #EndlessLegend2 #EndlessSpace #Endless #EndlessUniverse #TitanBooks #AmplitudeStudios #HoodedHorse

Book Details ISBN: 978-1419786068 / 978-1419786075 Publisher: Abrams Books Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 10/11/2026 (November 10th 2026) Other Editions: Deluxe Edition Standard - Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Deluxe - Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Dive into the artwork behind the epic return of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko in Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie from Abrams Books. Get lost in 256 pages of artwork for their movie debut, including early concept art for the characters, creatures, and locations, all alongside insights from the creators through interviews. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is only possible with a team of artists behind the scenes, and this volume allows their artwork to shine while you learn more about how the movie was made. The Deluxe Edition comes in a cloth slipcase and includes ten vellum chapter openers, laying over each other like cels to create the final artwork. Categories Tags Based On: #AvatarAangTheLastAirbender Series: #Avatar #AvatarTheLastAirbender Publisher: #AbramsBooks Studio: #ParamountPictures #AvatarStudios Platform: #Movies #ParamountPlus Genre: #Comedy #Fantasy #Action

Book Details ISBN: 979-8886630787 Publisher: Insight Editions Page Count: 336 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 11/08/2026 (August 11th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Call of Duty enters the artbook space with a look at their Zombie mode, partnering with Insight Editions to release this 256 page hardcover volume. Call of Duty Black Ops Zombies: The Art of Treyarch provides its many fans with a look at the history of the game mode that became a staple of the series. From its start in 2008, Treyarch shares the artwork and development insights that helped bring life to the undead for over 15 years. Categories Tags Based On: #CallOfDutyZombies Series: #CallOfDuty Publisher: #InsightEditions Studio: #Treyarch #Activision Platform: #PlayStation #PS4 #PS5 #PS3 #PC #Xbox #Xbox360 #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #Action #FPS #Multiplayer

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506757162 Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 09/02/2027 (February 9th 2026) Other Editions: Deluxe Edition Standard - Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Deluxe - Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Dark Horse revisits Over the Garden Wall with a rerelease of he 2017 artbook with addition pages. Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition takes readers behind the award-winning dark fantasy animation, with concept art and interviews with the creative minds that brought it to life. The new edition adds a chapter that includes a look at the BOOM! Studios comic series, Mondo's collectibles, and more products created over the last 10 years. The Deluxe Edition added a slipcase, gilded page edges and a bookmark ribbon. Categories Tags Based On: #OverTheGardenWall Series: #OverTheGardenWall Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #CartoonNetworkStudios Platform: #TV Genre: #Fantasy #Horror #Adventure

July 24th 2026 The popular series The Toys That Made Us has transported viewers back to their childhood with a look at iconic toys and franchises. Fans can now take that nostalgia further with a two-volume artbook set from Oni Press and The Nacelle Company, The Art of The Toys That Made Us, which can be backed now on Kickstarter. The crowdfunding campaign began earlier this week and had a funding goal of just $5,000, which has be massively surpassed with funding siting at over $70,000. This makes the funding of The Art of The Toys That Made Us: Volume One and The Art of The Toys That Made Us: Volume Two a huge success, with another 26 days to go until the campaign ends on August 21st. Each volume will have approximately 250 pages of details not included in the show, as well as concept art, marketing art, designs, and more for classic toys. They come as 10" x 12" hardcovers that backers can order separately or together in a slipcase. The two volumes will share the exciting look at the toy and people involved, dividing them up between the books. The Art of The Toys That Made Us: Volume One includes the following; Barbie Biker Mice from Mars Hot Wheels Masters of the Universe Polly Pocket Roboforce Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa Volume Two features these classic toys; Barnyard Commandos G.I. Joe Mighty Morphin power Rangers My Little Pony Nerf Power Lords Sectaurs Transformers The Kickstarter also offers a hardcover volume NacelleVerse comics across more than 400 pages, covering the first year of releases that features the following; Nacelleverse 0 Roboforce 1-3 Biker Mice from Mars 1-3 Sectuars 1-3 Power Lords 1-3 Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa 1-4 Other items available include a wallet, pins, stickers, toy stands, a hat, and more, allowing backers to choose from a selection of add-ons and various bundles when backing the project. It's always good to see publishers take full advantage of the Kickstarter platform as Oni Press and Nacelle are doing here, giving people a good reason to back the project and get some exclusive extras that won't be available in future retail releases. This is an interesting book set for toy enthusiasts that are looking to get a deeper dive into brands featured on the show, as well as a way to enjoy the artwork that helped create and market them. 'Art of' books like this for physical products are much less common in the artbook world, perfect for a group of people that are almost certainly collectors by nature. For those that don't know, The Toys That Made Us is a documentary series on Netflix that explores the history, legacy, and stories behind some of the most iconic toy franchises. Just like the book, it shares a look at branding, development, marketing, and more, allowing the creators and fans to highlight what made the toys so special. The show has episodes for Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and many other classics, giving viewers a trip down memory lane. If you enjoyed the show and want a deeper dive into the toys, you can back the campaign and secure copies of the the books, as well as the NacelleVerse comic hardcover, on the Kickstarter here - The Art of The Toys That Made Us Tags; #OniPress #Nacelle #Transformers #MastersOfTheUniverse #StarWars #Kickstarter

July 24th 2026 Aang makes his official return tomorrow in the new movie Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, catching us up with the Avatar and his friends years after the animated show took place. The new movie also comes with an artbook, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie, which has now got a cover reveal at San Diego Comic-Con. The cover art seen above depicts Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Appa, Momo and Zuko in a very bright piece of artwork. It also shows the Tagah, a new character played by Dave Bautista, that is central to the story. The 256-page hardcover from publisher Abrams Books is set to arrive on November 10th, 2026 with an RRP of $50 or £37. This wasn't the only reveal though, as there is also a Deluxe Edition of the book which also debuted its cover art that you can see below. We now know from listing details that it comes in a cloth slipcase with foil stamping and has ten vellum chapter openers that create artwork when layered together. This version of the book has an RRP of $100 or £74. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie will share a look at the early concept art for the characters, creatures, locations, and more of the movie, giving us a glimpse at the unused designs for the Avatar's return. It also features insights through interviews with the minds behind it too, including co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, director Lauren Montgomery, and the artists themselves. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender was originally set for release on October 9th before being brought forward to July 25th on Paramount+. The original series and its follow up, The Legend of Korra, were hugely popular and had artbooks of their own that were eventually given second editions, so Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie is also very likely to be on the wishlist of many fans. Future updates will be reported here and if you are wanting to pre-order the book yourself ahead of its November 10th release date, you can do so below; Standard - Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Deluxe - Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #AbramsBooks #AvatarTheLastAirbender #TheLegendOfKorra

July 24th 2026 A look at the hugely popular Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix was released in Japan in 2025, leaving those in the West patiently waiting for a translated edition. After being announced for a release in November The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics has now been delayed and will hit shelves in 2027. The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics cover art It was originally due for release on November 10th 2026, but listings online, including from Penguin Random House and Amazon US, now show that the book is coming March 16th 2027. These websites are always the first to be updated, so they are always a safe confirmation of a change. Many other listings for the 128-page book are yet to be updated, but they always trail behind, especially outside of the US, and in this case even Square Enix's own listing is yet to change the date. The hardcover features art for Final Fantasy Tactics' original 1997 release, as well as the the 2007 PSP version titled The War of the Lions, and the 2025 edition The Ivalice Chronicles. Fans will be able to look over the concepts and illustrations for characters, locations, jobs, and more, making this a celebration of the artistry behind the turn based game. Most recently, Square Enix Books release Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania on July 14th, sharing a look at artwork, character models, lore, and insights into the second part of their Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. The publisher also released The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide, which you can read a review for here, sharing a look at the two DLCs for Final Fantasy XVI. A delay is always a disappointment for players, especially when it's a translated edition that should have an easier time avoiding them. Final Fantasy has a dedicated audience though, so as painful as the wait can be, this is sure to be worth it for those that have enjoyed Tactics. Future updates will be shared here and those interested can order The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics here; Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #SquareEnix #SquareEnixBooks #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyTactics

Book Details ISBN: 978-4301001386 Publisher: Square Enix Books Page Count: 128 Format: Softcover / Hardcover Publication Date: Japan - 02/10/2025 (October 2nd 2025) English Edition - 16/03/2027 (March 16th 2027) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Square Enix have collected artwork from the original Final Fantasy Tactics from 1997 along with newer art from 2007's War of the Lions on PSP, and 2025's The Ivalice Chronicles. The book was released in Japan in 2025, with an English edition also published by Square Enix Books in 2027. Inside fans will find never-before-seen illustrations for the original game, including a look at the characters, maps, jobs, and more. Categories Tags Based On: #FinalFantasyTactics Series: #FinalFantasy Publisher: #SquareEnixBooks Studio: #SquareEnix Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX #PSP #Nintendo #Switch #Switch2 Genre: #RPG #Strategy

Book Details ISBN: 9781835414439 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 288 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 07/07/2026 (July 7th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About This book is part of the Titan Books rereleases of the Marvel Studios artbooks, originally released alongside the movies by Marvel. It is the 18th book in the series. Ant-Man returned and was joined by Hope van Dyne, aka the Wasp, for another another action comedy in 2018. Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie explores the concept art of the suits, technology, locations, and keyframes for the movie, giving fans a look at the work that went into bringing them to life. Insights are also provided by the team behind the movie, including the artists themselves, each giving details on their approach to the shrinking and growing world of the unlikely hero Scott Lang. Preview Book Review - The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie Categories Tags Based On: #AntManAndTheWasp Series: #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU #AntMan #Marvel Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #MarvelStudios #Disney Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #SuperHero #Action #SciFi #Comedy

July 25th 2026 This week on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is a look at another rerelease of a Marvel artbook, this time featuring the return of Paul Rudd's Ant-Man in Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie! Titan Books released the 18th entry in the ongoing Infinity Saga series on July 7th, making the book available again for people that missed out in 2018. It features a huge 288 pages of concept art and creative insights for the return of Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne in Ant-Man and the Wasp. You can watch a preview of the book below. Inside are hundreds of pieces of art that cover a wide variety of assets and moments of the movie to pore over. As always, there is incredible costume concepts and location designs from the Andy Park led art team, with a lot of unused ideas for the debut of Ghost and Janet van Dyne. There is also a lot of abstract and surreal artwork for the quantum realm and the creatures within it, contrasting the technology designs for Hank Pym's devices. In my review I praised the quality and volume of art shared, especially for the unused moments and designs included. There is also a lot of valuable insights that fans will enjoy diving into. I compared it to the original book with photos as well, so collectors can see what a great job Titan Books continues to do with the series. You can read the review with comparison photos here - Book Review - The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie. The next book in the series is Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Avengers: Infinity War - The Art of the Movie that arrives on November 3rd 2026. The last three books of the 22-volume series are expected to release next year, but listings have not yet been revealed, but we know they will cover Captain Marvel, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Avengers: Endgame. For more from Marvel Studios, you can read reviews of their most recent artbooks, including more from the Infinity Saga series here; The Art of Marvel Animation's You Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Thor: Ragnarok – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios' Loki: Season Two - The Art of the Series Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Doctor Strange: The Art of the Movie Marvel Television's Agatha All Along: The Art of the Series If you would like to add Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie to your own collection, you can do so below; Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #TitanBooks #MarvelStudios #InfinitySaga #AntManAndTheWasp #MCU #Marvel #MarvelCinematicUniverse

July 22nd 2026 After giving those that loved Over the Garden Wall a peek at the artwork behind the series in 2017, Dark Horse Books are releasing an updated version to celebrate Wirt and Greg's adventure. Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition has been revealed today and include a look back at another decade of the award-winning animation's legacy. The 208-page book is set for release on February 9th 2027 and comes as a 10" x 11" hardcover. The wonderful artwork for the new edition can be seen above, which is a change from the original, but continues to highlight that animation artbooks have some of the best covers on the market. Pre-orders should begin to go live shortly for a RRP of $54.99 in the US, with over regions expected to reveal pricing as listings go live. This Expanded Edition adds a new chapter that dives into releases from over the last 10 years, including Mondo's collectible figures, BOOM! Studios comic series, and more, highlighting more artwork and new interviews. This makes this updated volume the ultimate companion to the show, building upon the sold-out original. A Deluxe Edition is also available and adds a slipcase, a foiled cover, gilded page edges, and a ribbon bookmark, offering a more premium presentation for people wanting to celebrate Over the Garden Wall with some extra flare. You can see the slipcase and book cover for this edition below. This an exciting release for fans of the dark fantasy series, as it allows those that missed out on the original book to add a volume of early artwork and interviews to their shelf when it arrives next year. It also gives the most dedicated fans a chance to update their collection with the new version that has over 30 new pages to pore over. On top of this, it will also feature a new foreword from Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch. Speaking on the book, Over the Garden Wall creator Patrick McHale said the following; "It's finally back in print! I'm so happy people will soon be able to get their mitts on this book again, now in its new expanded form!" The book's author Sean Edgar also added his thoughts in the press release; "Revisiting The Unknown and all of the lives it's touched—from the folks at Aardman to Elijah, Melanie, and Collin—has been a delight, Pat's created a masterpiece for the decades. We'll see you all in another ten years when we have long beards and lanterns of our own!" Over the Garden Wall is a fantasy animated miniseries created by Patrick McHale and was shown on Cartoon Network. The series follows half-brothers Wirt and Greg on their journey home in a strange forest called the Unknown that is filled with secrets and unique characters. It was the first miniseries on the network and came with an impressive cast of voices, including Elijah Wood and Collin Dean as Wirt and Greg, but also boasted Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, John Cleese, and more. The show won people over with its visuals, storytelling, and haunting atmosphere, going on to win two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2015; Outstanding Animated Program and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation. Patrick McHale also received a Reuben Award for TV Animation. Since then it has spawned collectibles, comics, with this new artbook adding to the legacy of the show. Future updates for Art of Over the Garden Wall: Expanded Edition will be shared here and the book can be added to your wishlist below before pre-orders go live for it's February 9th 2027 release. Standard - Buy Here Deluxe - Buy Here Tags; #DarkHorse #OverTheGardenWall #CartoonNetwork

Book Details ISBN: N/A Publisher: Oni Press Page Count: 250 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 07/2027 (July 2027) Other Editions: N/A Kickstarter About Oni Press and Nacelle have partnered to create The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a two-volume set that dives into the toys that have been featured on the popular show. Inside there are designs, concept art, illustrations and more from multiple brands in 10" x 12" hardcovers. Sharing details and art not seen in the show, this is a must-have for collectors and those wanting a nostalgia trip to the past of iconic toys. Volume Two includes the following brands; Barnyard Commandos G.I. Joe Mighty Morphin power Rangers My Little Pony Nerf Power Lords Sectaurs Transformers The books were funded through Kickstarter, allowing them to get a full retail release. Categories Tags Based On: #TheToysThatMadeUs #Transformers #Nerf #MyLittlePony #PowerRangers #GIJoe Series: #TheToysThatMadeUs Publisher: #OniPress Studio: #NacelleCompany #Hasbro Platform: #Toys Genre: #Fantasy #Action #Family

Book Details ISBN: N/A Publisher: Oni Press Page Count: 250 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 07/2027 (July 2027) Other Editions: N/A Kickstarter About Oni Press and Nacelle have partnered to create The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a two-volume set that dives into the toys that have been featured on the popular show. Inside there are designs, concept art, illustrations and more from multiple brands in 10" x 12" hardcovers. Sharing details and art not seen in the show, this is a must-have for collectors and those wanting a nostalgia trip to the past of iconic toys. Volume One includes the following brands; Barbie Biker Mice from Mars Hot Wheels Masters of the Universe Polly Pocket Roboforce Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa The books were funded through Kickstarter, allowing them to get a full retail release. Categories Tags Based On: #TheToysThatMadeUs #Barbie #HotWheels #PollyPocket #MastersOfTheUniverse #Roboforce Series: #TheToysThatMadeUs Publisher: #OniPress Studio: #NacelleCompany #Mattel Platform: #Toys Genre: #Fantasy #Action #Family

Book Details ISBN: 979-8337400853 / 978-1835418246 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 02/03/2027 (March 2nd 2027) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About The Art and Making of Daggerheart is a dive into the creation and concept art behind the tabletop role-playing game from Critical Role's company Darrington Press. Through hundreds of pieces of concept art and insights from developer interviews, fans of the game will get a peak behind the curtain at how it was created. Author Carlos Cisco takes readers through the process of making the hit TTRPG, from inception to creation, while displaying character art, world concepts, and more from the artists behind its visuals. This 256-page hardcover is perfect for those wanting more from the world of Daggerheart and its incredible artwork. Categories Tags Based On: #Daggerheart Series: #Daggerheart Publisher: #TitanBooks #InsightEdtions Studio: #CriticalRole #DarringtonPress Platform: #TTRPG Genre: #Fantasy

July 20th 2026 'The Marvel Art of' series from Clover Press dives into the work of some of the best artists in comic books, which includes an upcoming volume dedicated to Mike del Mundo. Unfortunate news has been spotted online though, as The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo has been pushed back to September. After a very successful Kickstarter campaign, the 224 page hardcover got enough funding for a retail release, but the date has been moved back now multiple times. This most recent delay that was confirmed by its listing online, which has delayed the book from August to September 29th 2026. This has been confirmed on Amazon US, which is often the most up to date source of new release dates. Hopefully this will be the last of a number of date changes for the book and fans of del Mundo's work won't have to wait too much longer to get a volume of some of his best work added to their shelf. Before this though, another volume is due out tomorrow (July 21st) in the form of The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham, another entry that was also funded through Kickstarter. The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev preview The series presents artwork in premium books with a high print quality print finish, making them perfect for collector's of comic book art. You can see a preview of one The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev above to get an idea of what to expect. The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo is the 8th entry in the Marvel series and will feature 224 pages in a 9" x 12" hardcover. With a goal of $10,000 to get a retail release, the Kickstarter campaign made over $140,000, a testament to how well received these books have been. The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck is the 10th and most recent in the series, with more expected to follow. Future updates on the book will be shared here, and you can read about the most recent reveal for Clover Press' DC series with The DC Art of Michael Turner here. Those interested can order the volume of Mike del Mundo's art below; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #MikeDelMundo #Kickstarter #MarvelComics #Marvel #CloverPress

July 20th 2026 The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight is arriving August 25th to celebrate the hugely popular online horror game from Behaviour Interactive. Ahead of its release, I spoke to Paul Davies, the author of this volume and many other artbooks, about the work that he does and his time diving into Dead by Daylight. Paul has been a part of many books in the collection here, so it was fantastic to find out more about him and learn more about the world of artbooks. Enjoy the interview below! Hi Paul, thanks for speaking with me about the work you do and the upcoming book, The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight! You’re an author for many video game artbooks, but I imagine that’s more than just doing a bit of writing at a desk. Could you explain what is involved in your role as an author? Paul Davies: My aim is to shine the brightest light on the unique talent and organisation behind the extraordinary artistry. Often, I will be familiar with the title, occasionally I’m a diehard fan, but the inner workings are a mystery each time. I make sure to research the career background of every person named as a contact, reading blogs, watching talks and interviews, how they enjoy sharing their work, over time, sometimes years – a Creative Director might’ve started out moons ago as junior designer or department assistant. A preview spread of The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight PD: Usually, the book publisher assigns an editor to help with planning and agree concept before I get involved. With Spider-Man and Black Flag, the entire book was laid out, and it was my responsibility to quiz artists on their intentions, which might involve turning pages together and looking into the tiny details. With MARVEL and What If…? I was allocated strict 30-minute video calls to consider a wider selection of imagery that would help to tell the story of how the project came together. And around that build my copy to shape the chapters. For Dead by Daylight we wanted to show an evolution of an idea in response to a rapidly growing community, and how the people at Behaviour, through close-knit teams and wider studio involvement, made it feel so personal. Every book is different, but each one allows artists to express their true voice. There’s a lot of transcribing and editing and responding to changes along the way, sometimes it’s the art, sometimes a turn of phrase, or feedback on how to stay within brand – can’t be flippant or off-hand when representing characters and meaning within their worlds. The books can be produced within months, but it has also taken years. For the latter, the challenge is to hold onto the original excitement and keep voice and tone consistent. There are many ‘eyes on’ with these projects promoting lively discussion. Always a relief when ‘final and approved’. No job is the same then! You have worked on different types of books within video games, how did that begin and was it always the goal? PD: This started with my passion for Halo, and a friend that I knew – Oz Browne – at Titan Books. I (more or less) said ‘please let me have at Halo!’ and Oz said he could only ask. Next came Assassin’s Creed, Tomb Raider and so on. I became a trusted author and was always happy to write the next in line. Prior to all this I had a background in games journalism, editing UK magazines and a website. I spent a year in games development, at Criterion, but returned to editorial with my old publisher. Founded an agency, with Xbox and Yahoo as clients, which involved attending events that helped build contacts. My career has been mostly videogames, but lately I’m more involved with consultancy. In terms of goals – only to build a reputation for a knowledgeable and trustworthy voice. The Art of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (2026), also authored by Paul Davies The artbooks keep coming which is great in this age of everything going digital. How do you get attached to the different books for the many developers and publishers releasing them? PD: This depends on the publisher and their client. With Disney, the team there assign authors that they know would be best for the franchise, and these might be at the request of the studio. So, it can be word of mouth or on publisher recommendation. I’ve worked across several book publishers for which there is no guarantee of a return, but being kept ‘first in mind’ for suitable projects is the position I tend to be in. I try to do good work and get invited back, reminding editors of my availability if it goes quiet. A preview spread of The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight is being released on August 25th to celebrate the long running horror game. I’m curious to know how long ago you began working on the book and what the first stage for you was? PD: We started early 2025 and everything was coordinated through one person at Behaviour who had a wonderful rapport with everyone involved, managing their valuable time. Interviews took place through the summer and writing into the autumn. The preparation was extremely efficiently handled, and it meant that we got to hold great conversations. These interviews with the team are featured alongside the artwork with details of the game’s development. How much access did you get with Behaviour Interactive and what was that like? PD: Everyone at Behaviour Interactive was generous with their time and showed great personal interest in how the book would turn out. If a conversation opened another avenue for discussion, my contact their would plan more rounds of interviews. I did not have direct access, but the response time and resulting organization was tailored to my needs. The energy and level of commitment from Behaviour’s side was always amazing. Different artbooks include varying levels of written details, what was the approach to The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight? PD: As I mentioned earlier, the approach for Dead by Daylight was always to tell the story behind every intention and resulting outcome by design or sometimes accident. But always about refining the experience across the years, which we divided evenly into four chapters. Especially that incredible results are only ever born from incredible people. And that these incredible people tend to be extremely sympathetic within a team environment. The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight is a book about people blessed with uncommon talent and an insane work ethic. Was there anything that stood out when learning about the game, or you are most excited for players to read about? PD: I was most inspired by the background knowledge and wealth of expertise that each artist brought to the project. And in every case, seeking to connect with the thoughts of others at the studio, for this to become a rolling conversation, endless problem solving. Every artist has a fascinating history, personal interests resulting from life experience, which contributed to diversity of views and representation. I think this book allows readers to peer into the souls of artists more than usual, to know why this is special. Dead by Daylight art by Sebastian Kowoll When working on an artbook, is there a particular part of the process you enjoy the most? PD: Without wanting to resort to cliché, it is always my honour to hold conversations with artists at this level. And I try to take away some pointers on how best to work in my small corner of the world, because the professionalism and raw talent is beyond comparison. I am taken aback by the efforts they go to in preparation for interviews, thinking ahead for me, as though part of the team albeit for only a few weeks. I see how things get done. You’re a key part of so many releases that players enjoy having on their shelves. From the perspective of someone that helps bring them to life, is there something players likely don’t know or realise about the work that goes into them? PD: I would like readers to know that I share their passion and want to connect them to the source as cleanly as possible. It is important to find the how and why, to describe every visual on the page. But work is the key word. The artists are unrelenting, passion-driven, seeking connections with fans. They’re fans too. What fans think really matters to them. The work ethic, without fail, is what is most inspiring about deceptively regular people. They are in their element and grateful to have the chance to prove their worth. And they are constantly referring to fellow artists as the benchmark, as though their contribution matters less, which is humbling in the least. They have other talents too, as sculptors, engineers, fine art teachers, academics building on ancient knowledge and practices. If you find what they do is special, I am here to confirm that. Talent and crazy hard work. Dead by Daylight 10th Anniversary Collector's Set includes an alternate cover version of the artbook. Thanks for speaking about being an author on artbooks and The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight. To end, let fans know why this is worth adding to their shelves! PD: The book is about building rapport with an audience as much as it is about technical challenges along the way. Behaviour, I hope they won’t mind me saying, are one of a kind but far from insular. They are all disarmingly honest about every victory and failure because of what has been learned along the way. It’s a success story that you can apply to being adaptable in any walk of life. It is a book about how to be scary too, of course. Thanks to Paul for taking the time to speak about his work and the book. So many people are involved in the making of each one, so it's always valuable to hear from someone that has such a large role in helping make them special. Just this month another book authored by Paul, The Art of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced from Titan Books. Collector's will be more than familiar with Paul Davies and his work will no doubt appear in more artbooks in the future! Tags; #PaulDavies #TitanBooks #DeadByDaylight #Interview

July 20th 2026 There are more options for gamers than ever today, with titles for everybody’s tastes and interests. This is most true when it comes to games from smaller teams, where the most unique visuals and mechanics can be found. For those that enjoy this scene, a look at 50 of the most acclaimed and beloved releases can be full explored in Indie Game Works! The book was released on April 13th in the UK and May 12th in the US and Canada by publisher Thames & Hudson and writer Nathan P. Gibson. A copy was kindly sent to me and I can now share my thoughts on a book as someone that enjoys many of the games featured inside. Build Quality Indie Game Works is a 22cm x 28cm hardcover with 288 pages to get lost in, making it a good-sized book. The cover art uses an illustration from Planet of Lana that I think works really well and sets the tone for the types of games found inside. The hardcover itself is very unique and not something I’ve seen before. As you can see in the image below, it comes in three parts; the spine, the front, and the back. These separate panels are held together by the plastic of the cover and the endpapers. While I like that the covers open with great ease, I do have reservations about the page block being glued in. It doesn’t offer the flexibility found in a traditional cover and when used in softcover artbooks, over time the pages can detach. I haven’t experienced any issues during my time reading the book, but I would advise caution for long term preservation. This should also be taken into account for the page edges, as they are cut to the same dimensions as the cover, leaving them more exposed. Content As mentioned as shown below, there are 50 games highlighted in the book, and it’s an impressive selection of a variety of releases from over more than a decade. There have been so many hit titles in the ‘indie scene’ that there is a lot to choose from, but what is featured offers an eclectic mix of genres, styles, and visuals that I really liked. If you like smaller titles, then there’s a good chance that you have played some of the games and heard of others, so this is a fantastic way to learn about them in one place. I myself enjoyed learning about games like Tunic, GRIS, and Journey to the Savage Planet, as well as seeing screenshots and artwork for them too. I also found myself looking up games I hadn’t played before, so this was a fun way to discover new games. The contents page with the games featured. There are a lot of images included throughout the book and that perfectly reflects the range of visual styles that smaller teams are producing. Whether it is the pixel art of Hyper Light Drifter, the black and white 2D style of Silt, or the higher fidelity visuals of We Happy Few, readers will be treated to the magic of the gaming space that isn’t dictated by larger publishers. I loved that a lot of the games include concept art, some of which are scans of paper documents with rudimentary sketches, the type of early documents that solo developers and small teams will create. As well as this, are 3D models, key art, and screenshots, each allowing the art styles of the games to shine and leaves you wanting to create a playlist to dive into after putting down the book. Equally as impressive is the details shared for the games. While some get more pages than others, they all feature insights through interviews with the developers and notes on their development from author Nathan Gibson. With so many games placed in the spotlight, getting interviews for them all was no doubt a lot of work, but it elevates the book from a list of great games to a thoughtful read about the passion and journeys of the developers. Indie Game Works can’t be as in-depth as a book dedicated to just one title, but in the limited space for each one it gives a lot of information, from the early ideas, to the challenges and changes that happened during development. Most mention the visual style, which is complimented by the art and screenshots, so even if you aren’t familiar with the game, you can still fully appreciate each one. I also like that a game like ECHO was included despite it not being a commercial success, and the openness of that being acknowledged. It’s a celebration of game design, not just what sells. The content makes this a very interesting read for players that enjoy the some of the more interesting and obscure releases in gaming, catering for the more modern players and the time in which the space has exploded with creativity. Most of the games are from the last 10 years, including 2026’s Cairn from The Game Bakers, but it also goes back as far as Gone Home from 2013. Enthusiasts will find a lot to enjoy in this book and it’s always a joy to have lesser-known titles get some love in a physical release. Credits Individual artists are not credits to each image, but with so many games covered, that’s not a simple task. At the back of the book, a paragraph is used to show the studios that the art and screenshots belong too. Knowing the artists is always nice, but in a book like this, noting the developers and studios is the next best thing. Use of Space As you can see in the previews, the space is used well and the balance between text and artwork is done very well. A lot is packed into the 288 pages, but with 50 games being featured, that’s no surprise. There is some minor image loss in the centre fold in places, but there are not many images that spill across the spread. The print quality is high and so all image details are clear, with the placement and size of the text making it very readable. I like the colour backgrounds as they mix things up without distracting your eyes from the artwork. The game titles that include artwork are also a fun and consistent touch. Value The book comes with an RRP of $49.95 or £35, and while this isn’t strictly an artbook, it fits within the price range for books of this type. I think for that those that are interested and enjoy the mix of games here, this is a reasonable price point. I do however wish it had been a regular hardcover for preservation. The good news is that deals are available too, making the book even more attractive to interested players. Using Amazon for consistency, the book is $37.33 or £22 at the time of writing this, which is a great deal, especially the UK pricing. It’s hard to be let down by the full price, but the deals to be found make this an easier purchase choice. Verdict Indie Game Works takes some of the most unique and beloved games that would usually be celebrated in the more niche corners of the internet, and gives them the spotlight they deserve. The types of games featured here highlight what makes the gaming space special, both visually and through the stories of the development and talented people behind them. Although the physical format isn’t my favourite, the games chosen, the insights shared, and wonderful images shown will make you appreciate the games you love, while possible introducing you to something new. With the gaming industry seemingly at a point of major change, Indie Game Works could one day be looked at to mark a moment in time for the indie scene, making it an interesting addition to any collection. If you enjoyed the review and previews of the book, you can order a copy here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #ThamesAndHudson #IndieGameWorks #Tunic #Mundaun #Sable

July 17th 2026 Fans of the hit sci-fi series The Expanse may have seen the Rocinante and its crew end its voyage in 2022, but a new book is coming to take them behind the scenes of how the show was created. The Expanse: The Complete Visual History arrives in summer 2027 to celebrate the show and the people that helped make it happen. The huge 320-page volume is now listed on the website of its publisher Titan Books and is set to hit shelves on August 17th, 2027. Listings for the book on retailers are expected to go live soon as this is a brand new reveal, but we know it will have an RRP of $75 or £59.99, which places it in the higher pricing for an artbook, certainly due to the larger page count and its hefty 27.3cm x 30.2cm dimensions. The cover art seen above is not final, so will be updated closer to release. As the name implies, the book will share a look at the visuals of the show, including concept art and designs for the ships and worlds found in The Expanse. This will cover all six seasons and features production photography as well, giving readers a chance to see how the story was taken from James S.A. Corey’s novels to being adapted into a TV series. The cast, writers, designers, and showrunners will also provide insights throughout the book through interviews, detailing the choices and designs that made the show possible, with Michael Avila on board as the author. All of this makes it a perfect companion to the show for those that enjoyed the show when it aired, or the many the continue to discover the story to save humanity in the years since. No previews are available for the book at this time, but The Expanse: The Complete Visual History is more than a year away from being released. Titan Books will likely release a look at some pages next year in the run up to the release, as well as the final cover art. The publisher has been busy this year sharing volumes of art and insights for classic movies, including Back to the Future, Highlander, and The Fifth Element, putting this release in very safe hands. Concept art for the Rocinante ship The Expanse is a science-fiction series based on the books by James S. A. Corey that was first released on the Syfy channel before moving to Amazon Prime. It is set in a future where humans have expanded and live throughout the Solar System, but alien technology is discovered and threatens humanity. The show ran from 2015 to 2022, but its universe continues to expand, including in an upcoming video game, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. Future updates for The Expanse: The Complete Visual History will be shared here and be sure to keep an eye on book retailers for listings to pre-order the book ahead of its August 17th, 2027 release date. Tags; #TitanBooks #TheExpanse #AmazonStudios

Book Details ISBN: 978-1835417799 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 320 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 17/08/2027 (August 17th 2027) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here TBC / Buy Here (UK) TBC About Titan Books shares a look behind the scenes at the sci-fi hit series The Expanse, delivering a huge 320-page hardcover covering all six seasons of the show. The Expanse: The Complete Visual History features concept art, world designs, and on set photography that helped bring S.A. Corey’s novels to the screen. Alongside the visual material, the book shares interviews with cast, writers, designers, and showrunners share the details on how the story came to fruition. This is the ultimate companion to the show, perfect for those with an interest in the craft and talent behind realising a rich universe like The Expanse. Categories Tags Based On: #TheExpanse Series: #TheExpanse Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #PenguinInAParka #AmazonStudios Platform: #AmazonPrime #TV Genre: #SciFi #Action

Book Details ISBN: 978-1835410387 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 192 Format: Hardcover Publication Date : 16/06/2026 (June 16th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Get lost in the fantasy world of Skydance Animation's movie Swapped with this hardcover volume of art and insights from Titan Books. The story of Pookoo and Javan gets to shine through the concept art and 3D models that helped create it, including the unique character designs and the stunning locations they find themselves in. The Art & Making of Swapped is perfect for fans of the movie, as well as artists and animated movie buffs. Previews Book Review - The Art & Making of Swapped Categories Tags Based On: #Swapped Series: #Swapped Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #SkydanceAnimation Platform: #TV #Netflix Genre: #Family #Comedy

July 17th 2026 The latest preview on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is for the deep dive into one of Netflix's biggest hits, The Art & Making of Swapped! The book was published on June 16th by Titan Books in partnership with Skydance Animation, giving fans a look at 192 pages of artwork and insights into the animated movie. The story of Ollie and Ivy working together as two different species won people over, and like them, the two companies come together to create something wonderful for Swapped. You can check out a preview below. Early artwork for the different species, including the Pookoo, Javan, and Boogle, are shared to highlight how the designs changed before settling on what was seen on-screen. The characters each get to shine too, with the artwork capturing their personalities on the page. Location and keyframes are featured to give Swapped fans the chance to see the incredible artwork that created the look of The Valley, with renders and storyboard included to share other looks too. All of this is alongside interviews with the team about how it all came together. I reviewed the book and gave it strong praise for the variety of artwork included, as well as the informative interviews from the creative leads. A small issue aside, this is a book I'm happy to recommend to those that came away wanting more from the body-swapping fantasy adventure. Read my thoughts in full here - Book Review - The Art &Making of Swapped. This is not the first time that Titan Books and Skydance Animation have partnered for an artbook, as last year they also released WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series. This was also a superb book and has helped cemented the SKydance artbooks as a series as strong as the ones from Chornicle Books for Pixar and Abrams Books for Dreamworks Animation. The Art & Making of Spellbound was also released by Titan Books in 2024. If you enjoyed the look at The Art & Making of Swapped, you can order a copy for your own shelf here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TitanBooks #SkydanceAnimation #Netflix #Swapped

July 14th 2026 Swapped from Skydance Animation won over the hearts of its viewers while breaking viewing records on Netflix, making it ones of the most popular animated movies of the year. The story of Ollie and Ivy also came with beautiful visuals, something not possible without the artists at the studio. Fortunately for fans that want more from The Valley and its wildlife, The Art & Making of Swapped from Titan Books is here to share their artwork! The book was released on June 16th 2026 and Titan Books were kind enough to send me a copy so I can share my thoughts on the book. Their last partnership with Skydance Animation on the WondLa artbook was very impressive, so I was interested in seeing if they had continued that success here. Build Quality The Art & Making of Swapped comes as a 192-page hardcover, measuring 18.5cm x 16cm, a good size for an animation artbook. It’s also well-made too, the cover is strong, the paper is high quality, and the binding is secure while offering some flexibility to allow the pages to lay flat with ease. The print finish inside is also excellent and that’s ideal for such a colourful book. The publisher has been doing this a long time, and it certainly shows. The cover art is also the perfect choice and a new favourite of mine. The image of a young Ollie and Ivy meeting has wonderful colours at sets the perfect expectation for the type of art you can see inside. Content Inside the book has hundreds of pieces of artwork alongside written insights and interviews. As you can see in the previews here, the art is stunning throughout. Just like the movie, it carries a charm and style that captures the magic of the fantasy world and its unique nature. You get a great variety as well, from early sketches of the characters and species, through to full colour pieces that capture moments of the story. There are also storyboards and final renders as well, making this a great overall look at the work that went into Swapped. The character art stands out as the personality of the characters is felt in every image, something that never ceases to impress in the animation space. It’s also fun to see the early designs for species themselves, including the Pookoo, Boogle, and Javan, all of which could have been very different. This is the stuff people like to see, while highlighting the creativity and imagination of the artists. A great example of this is a section called ‘Forrest Creatures’, which features 7 spreads of art for the wildlife seen in the movie. It’s a mix of birds, reptiles, and mammals that are also part plant as well. I could have enjoyed a whole book of these designs, with the hedgehog-pinecone creature being a personal highlight. Locations and keyframes are not neglected either, as there are stunning paintings of the all the major places visited in Swapped, from Javan Rock, to the Root Snake Cave. Some is in black and white, and some is in full extravagant colour, but all would look at home framed on a wall. There is even a spread of some watercolour Pookoo homes that was an unexpected but welcome inclusion too. When it comes to the artwork, the book has a well balances curation of artwork at various stages of production, while allowing people to see why Skydance Animation are able to create worlds people can get lost in. The book is authored by Ramin Zaheed who does a great job at sharing details with the interviews from the creatives behind the movie. Some of the people interviewed include Director Nathan Greno, Head of Skydance Animation John Lasseter, Head of Story Kendelle Hoyer, and Director of Character Animation Julen Santiago, among others. You get a lot of insights about not just what was used, but how things changed during development, including the visual style. There is a lot of interesting insights shared about the filmmaking process, as this isn’t just an ‘Art of’ book, so film buffs can get something out of this too. One example is a chapter called ‘The Magic of VFX’, in which the details of the how some of the CGI was created becomes the focus and includes film renders too, so it isn’t just the 2D art team getting their time in the spotlight. The one issue for me with the text is that there a couple of instances where a sentence ends mid-way through on a page and doesn’t pick up until a few pages later. Not many books do this and for me it breaks up the flow, causing you to turn past the art to finish the paragraph, or makes you go back to re-read the last part again. Credits The Art & Making of Swapped does and excellent job at crediting the art on each page and for each image. This is something animation studio artbooks often get right, with Titan Books and Skydance Animation doing a great job at giving the artists their recognition. Use of Space This another top job from Titan Books and the book designers, because the pages are filled and there is no wasted space. The art is all in a good size so you can enjoy the details, without images encroaching on each other. The text and credits are also large and clearly readable, utilizing the large page sizes. Thanks to the binding mentioned earlier, there is minimal to no image loss in the centre fold on the spectacular double page spreads, so you can take them all in as intended. Value The pricing is what you expect in 2026, with an RRP of $50 or £40, so nothing unusual here. For the quality and content, people interested in the book will find this is a very fair price. The good news is that discounts are already available as well, with over 20% off on Amazon in both the UK and US right now. While these will come and go, it does show that deals can already be found and $40 / £30 is a very attractive price point if you come across it and like what you are seeing in the previews. Verdict The Art & Making of Swapped transports you back to The Valley all over again, presenting beautiful artwork and designs that deepens your appreciation of Ollie and Ivy's journey. The look at unused concepts is generous throughout and the interviews highlight the talent and care of the people that helped make Swapped happen. The cover art is also one of my favourites of the few years as well. Titan Books and Skydance Animation have once again proven that they are delivering incredible high-quality releases, cementing their books as a must have series for animation fans. This is a volume I can easily recommend to animators, artists, and people wanting more from the world of the movie. If you enjoyed my review, you can order a book for your own collection here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) For more, check out my review of WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series, the previous book released by Skydance and Titan Books here. Tags; #TitanBooks #SkydanceAnimation #Swapped #Netflix

Book Details ISBN: 978-1797233987 Publisher: Chronicle Books Page Count: 280 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: US - 29/09/2026 (September 29th 2026) UK - 29/10/2026 (October 29th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) About Chronicle Books and Disney share a look at over 100 years of wonderful paintings and concept art for the backgrounds of iconic animated movies. Presented in a clamshell box, this 280-page hardcover takes fans through some the classics of the 1930's, all the way through to modern age of digital techniques. With art pulled from Disney’s Animation Research Library, readers will be able to enjoy never before seen sketches, paintings, layouts, and more for the scenery of worlds and moments from a collection of both 2D and 3D animated movies. Beloved movies of the past including Snow White, Pinocchio, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King are shared alongside the art for modern hits, like Frozen, Moana, and Zootopia. All of this is alongside interviews from the creative minds at Disney from the past and present, making The Wonderful Worlds of Disney: The Scenic Art of Walt Disney Animation Studios the perfect book for those that love the movies the studio has created. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #Disney Series: #Disney Publisher: #ChronicleBooks Studio: #Disney #DisneyAnimationStudios Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #Comedy #Family #Fantasy

July 12th 2026 After changing format, bringing up the book release closer to the movie premier, and being hugely anticipated, Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie has become yet another book delayed by Marvel, making it the 28th Marvel Cinematic Universe artbook in a row to miss its original release date. It's not the longest delay, only by two weeks, moving it from August 4th to August 18th 2026, but it is still frustrating if you are someone that collects these books and are all too familiar with Marvel's reliable unreliability. The new date can be spotted on online retailers, including Amazon US, who are often the first to update their listings. The reason for this is unknown as is the norm, but it could be to avoid spoilers given that pages of the book were already shared online by media outlet AIPT, who have since taken down their review. Having the book come out just days after the movie was a spoiler risk, because it would mean getting the book to retailers early and risking copies getting out into the wild, so it would make sense for this to be the reason. However, it could also simply be down to other scheduling issues. Just a couple of days ago, I also reported that Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday - The Art of the Movie was delayed and given no new release date, which could also be a response to having Brand New Day's book leak early. That would now be the 29th in a row to be delayed and/or get cancelled by Marvel. This is every artbook for the Multiverse Saga, and while artbooks are delayed all the time, the comic book publisher of 86 years is much more consistent with them than most. The last time I reported on the book was for the cover reveal, in which I also highlighted that the book is smaller than most, only coming with 208 pages, which is possibly a reason for the lower RRP of $50. It's dimensions are also smaller too, listed as 11.59 x 0.66 x 9.65 inches, as opposed to 11.75 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches, highlighting yet another format change for the series that has been running since 2008 with The Art of Iron Man. Dimensions are one of the details that can be incorrect though, so we will confirm if this is the case when the book finally hits shelves. Hopefully, this will be the first and only delay for the book, following their more recent releases that have avoided multiple delays like those in the past. The last release was for Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The Art of the Movie which came as a 'Deluxe Edition' with a slipcase, prints and 32-page booklet. Marvel have abandoned the slipcases for the artbooks with a look at the art behind Brand New Day and Doomsday, which is good for fans wanting a significantly lower price point. Although always plagued by delays, the artbooks are filled with superb artwork from the incredible talent behind the designs of the characters, locations, technology, and moments of the MCU. This will also be a good chance to see the artwork from members of the Visual Development team before Disney laid all but one person off earlier this year. This look at the web-slinger will no doubt feature an amazing collection of concepts for the movie, including Fank Castle's debut in an artbook. Future updates for Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie will be reported here should they happen before its new release date of August 18th 2026, and a copy will be joining the collection to be reviewed as well. Those interested in pre-ordering a copy can do so here; Buy Here/ Buy Here (UK) For more Spider-Man, you can read my recent glowing review for The Art of Marvel Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man here. Discover more Marvel artbook reviews below; Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Thor: Ragnarok – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios' Loki: Season Two - The Art of the Series Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Doctor Strange: The Art of the Movie Marvel Television's Agatha All Along: The Art of the Series Tags; #Marvel #MarvelStudios #SpiderMan #MarvelCinematicUniverse #SonyPictures

June 25th 2026 The upcoming look at the artwork behind the return of Peter Parker will be shared in Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie when it arrives on August 4th, very shortly after the movie hits the big screen. Ahead of that, the cover art has finally been revealed for the book, as well as updates to the page count. The new artwork seen above depicts our favourite wall-crawler as he swings through New York, donning a classic-style Spider-Man suit. There's no artist signature on the image, but it looks like it could come from the Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding, as it matches his style and he worked on the previous Spider-Man movies. No previews are yet available for the pages of the book, but with so many entries in the artbook series now, we know we can expect clean layouts, incredible artwork, some written insights, and artist credits on every page. There is however some discrepancy on some of the book listings for the page count, which may explain the pricing. As seen above, Amazon US, along with other retail websites, have listed the book as having 208 pages, which is typically 224 for the books post Endgame. There have been a few below, but none that have been listed that way before release. While not confirmed, as others still have 224, Amazon US and Penguin Random House are often the fastest to be updated, so there is reason to think this could be correct. The price for Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie is $50 before any price drops, which is lower than most. The last time a book was released without a slipcase was for Marvel Studios' Loki: Season Two - The Art of the Series, which had an RRP of $60. The MCU artbooks aren't exactly known for their reasonable pricing compared to others on the market, so dropping the page count to accommodate a price decrease wouldn't be unreasonable to believe sadly. You can check out previous book prices below, in which the look at Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday come in at the cheapest. The argument against a reduction in the pages for the reason of pricing is another book, Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday - The Art of the Movie, which will be featuring a cast of characters so large that 224 pages will already be a detriment to it, let alone anything below (Brand New Day isn't exaclty lacking characters either!). That book is out on December 22nd, but is yet to update the page count, cover, or description since it first appeared online. Unfortunately for artbooks, page counts online can be incorrect, even long after they have been released. Very often when sharing books here, a number noted online does not match what I have in my hands. This can always change then, but this time it is worth pointing out, because making the effort to change the listing details implies that online stores have received updated information about this upcoming book. Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie is not far off from being available, so we will soon know for sure all of the details about not just the book, but the movie itself, which I'm personally very much looking forward to. Future updates will be reported here should they happen, and you can pre-order the book yourself below; Buy Here/ Buy Here (UK) Those interested in more Spider-Man can read my recent glowing review for The Art of Marvel Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man here. Discover more Marvel artbook reviews below; Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Thor: Ragnarok – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios' Loki: Season Two - The Art of the Series Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Doctor Strange: The Art of the Movie Marvel Television's Agatha All Along: The Art of the Series Tags; #Marvel #MarvelStudios #SpiderMan #MarvelCinematicUniverse #SonyPictures

July 12th 2026 Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was a huge hit with RPG fans when it released in February 2025, transporting players back to 15th Century Bohemia to critical acclaim. Sadly for those in America, the wait to get a look at the artwork behind the game in The Art of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has been extended a little longer. In May 2025, the 384-page book was released in Europe on the game developer's official store under the publisher Xzone, but shipping costs have become increasingly expensive and made it expensive for many to order. Fortunately for the American, Canadian, and Latin American players, Dark Horse revealed they would be publishing the book later this year, making it much more accessible. This has now been delayed though, as confirmed on the Dark Horse website, which has moved the release from September 15th, to October 13th 2026. The reason for the four week delay is unknown, as if often the case, and only noticed when checking the upcoming books from the publisher manually. Delays aren't uncommon for artbooks, but this one is at least not on the longer side. The Art of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II preview pages The Art of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II comes with an RRP of $69.99, but may also appeal to others in Europe as well, as retailers like Amazon can ship internationally at a lower cost, making it a cheaper option than ordering directly from the Czech-based developer. Ordering this way in the UK came with shipping costs almost as high as the book itself, and while the book was a little cheaper, it came to around $110 when converted. This makes the new Dark Horse-published version a nice option for those that missed out before. The book features hundreds of pieces of artwork, alongside 3D models and insights from the development team. This makes it the perfect companion to the game for players that appreciate seeing how games come to fruition and the artwork that helps shape their worlds. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has sold millions of copies, so there are no doubt a lot of fans on the American continent that will find a lot to love in this huge volume of art. Future updates for The Art of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will be shared as they happen, and those interesting in jumping back into the game's world can pre-order the book here; Buy Here Tags; #DarkHorse #KingdomComeDeliverance2 #WarhorseStudios #Xzone