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Book Details ISBN: 978-1835411940 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 15/09/2026 (September 15th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Jump into a visual deep dive of into the iconic sci-fi movie with The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective , a hardcover filled with photographs, illustrations, concept art, blueprints, and more! This volume takes fans behind the scenes of how The Fifth Element was made both visually and through interviews with the minds and talent behind it, perfect for those looking to revisit the cult-classic and movie buffs. Categories Tags Based On: #TheFifthElement Series: #TheFifthElement Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #Gaumont Platform: #Movies Genre: #SciFi #Action

March 31st 2026 Players wanting more from the most recent adventure in the world of Hyrule will be able to get a huge volume of art and insights later this year, as publisher Dark Horse are back in partnership with Nintendo to publish ' The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—Secrets of the Zonai '. The upcoming book is set to be released on October 20th 2026 and comes as a hefty shelf-filler, delivering 472 pages of artwork and behind the scenes details for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . The 9"x12” hardcover has an RRP of $59.99 and pre-orders will begin to go live very soon following the announcement that happened today on social media from Dark Horse. It will be broken up into four parts, starting with 50 pages of illustrations, character art, and promotional images, before sharing 300 pages of sketches, rough designs, concept art, storyboards, and more, all highlighting the visual journey of the game's creation. Despite these two sections already being larger than most artbooks, it will then treat fans to over 80 pages of the history of Hyrule and the Zonai, then ending with interviews with Producer Eiji Aonuma, Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and Art Director Satoru Takizawa for more insights. For those wanting a little extra, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—Secrets of the Zonai Hero’s Edition will also be available and includes a lush green slipcase, an exclusive cover, a cloth map of the Depths, an art print, and a replica of the Secret Stone of Time. A preview of what's included can be seen below, giving the hardcore fans some extra goodies to show off on their shelf. If the 472-page hardcover alone isn't enough, the Hero's Edition retails for $119.99 and can be found here . The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom  was released on the Nintendo Switch in 2023 and follows the gaming icon Link as he works to protect Hyrule from the return of a powerful evil. Using with new abilities to manipulate objects in the world, fuse weapons, and traversing both sky islands and the depths below, he slowly pieces together the kingdom’s forgotten history as he once again looks to save Princess Zelda. The game mixes open-ended exploration, puzzle solving, and combat to give players freedom as they bring balance to a fractured world. The game went on to sell over 20 million copies, making it another (unsurprising) hit in the franchise. This is an exciting opportunity for fans of The Legend of Zelda series to add more artwork to their collection when the book arrives on October 20th and Dark Horse being one of the biggest publishers of video game artbooks is always a great sign for any release. Of the three first-party console publishers, Nintendo is historically lacking in artbooks compared to PlayStation and Xbox, so any volume of art and insights is always exciting for collectors and owners of the consoles. The standard edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—Secrets of the Zonai can be ordered below and those outside of the US can also expect listings to appear very soon as retailers allow pre-order pages to go live. Future updates will also be reported here as they happen. Buy Here Tags; #DarkHorse #Nintendo #TheLegendOfZelda #TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom

March 31st 2026 After another month comes to an end, it's time to look forward at what artbook are incoming, this time for April! Unfortunately, in an already light month, there have been delays that have left just two releases that the website has been tracking for April. In March, both The Art of Endless Legend 2 and The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty were hit with setbacks, halving the length of this list. Fingers crossed this won't continue to happen as was seen in 2025, where the spring and summer was slowly cleared out by delays and caused a large number of books to arrive at the end of the year. But on to the releases below! 13th- Indie Game Works *May 12th in the US Thames & Hudson are releasing a visual exploration of 50 indie game releases that have made an big impact on players and helped shape the indie landscape. Through screenshots, early art, and development interviews, readers can find out more about a wide range of titles, including GRIS , Journey to the Savage Planet , Cairn , and more. For fans that like the unique style and game design of the indie scene, this will be a great addition to your shelf. Check out a full list of games included below. Indie Game Works also has a Limited Edition available and shipping now from publisher Read-Only Memory that comes with a slipcase, you can read about that here. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) 14th- The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made a return in 2018, but this was a bold new take, giving them not just a distinct visual look, but adding mystical powers into the mix as well. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles went on to have two seasons, shorts, and a movie, creating a cult following within the already large fandom of the iconic characters. The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes as a huge 320-page hardcover from Colin Stein and will let fans explore the artwork and development insights into the series' creation. The page previews are looking fantastic with a lot packed into each spread, including insights, early concepts, final artwork, and even a guide to line weights. IDW Publishing are the acting publisher and along with Stein and the creatives behind the show, Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo find new life in this book that has fans excited to jump in! Read my interview with Colin Stein for more on the book here - Colin Stein Interview . You can check out some page previews below. If you're interested in The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , you can order the book here; Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be joining the collection here to be reviewed, so come back once it has released to hear in-depth thoughts on the book! IDW also recently released SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World , delivering over 400 pages of art for the shows and movies, making this another artbook for iconic franchises from the publisher. For more releases coming in 2026, check out the Upcoming page ! Tags; #IDWPublishing #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #RiseOfTheTeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #Nickelodeon #IndieGameWorks #ThamesAndHudson

March 31st 2026 Another Artbook News Roundup is out now on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, with some new books to highlight for March! These videos share a brief overview of the stories reported here, so if you want the full details, be sure to check out each story to see more on the News section of the site. This month there was 7 delays, and 5 new book reveals to share. Highlights in the video are the following books; The Art of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in English , The Art of Gravity Falls , The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 , and The Art of Endless Space . Check out the video below below and feel free to leave feedback! In the video I managed to miss an entire part of my script, which was the announcement of The Art of Wildwood , the upcoming look at the stop-motion movie from Laika Studios that is set for release on October 6th. The full story can be read here . Any news missed out in a Roundup video will be shared in the next video and you can reach out if there is any news in the 'Art of' book world that you think should be included too. 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. Happy collecting! Tags; #TitanBooks #Marvel #MarvelStudios #InsightEditions #CloverPress #SpiderMan #PixNLove #UdonEntertainment #ClairObscurExpedition33 #GravityFalls #DarkHorse #OctopathTraveler

March 27th 2026 On The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is a preview a book from industry veteran Dylan Cole, showcasing his talent for fans with Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole ! Released November 18th 2025, the book was made in partnership with publishers Insight Editions and Titan Books, delivering 296 pages of art in a hardcover book. Inside you can find some of Cole's artwork for Avatar , Alice in Wonderland , Tron: Legacy , Oz the Great and Powerful , Maleficent , Alita: Battle Angel , and Avatar: The Way of Water , along with poster designs and insights into his life and work. Check out the preview below. The book presents the art like a gallery, giving each piece room to breathe, which is helped by the superb print quality throughout. Cole's goal with the book was to share his curated artwork as it was created and in the best way possible, which has been a great success. There are details about his life and art career too, a look at his approach to creating art, and contributions from directors James Cameron and Robert Stromberg. Fans of Dylan Cole, the movies featured inside, artists, and film buffs will find a lot to enjoy in this collection of spectacular artwork that capture the magic of the places they are based on. For more on Creating Worlds , you can read my full review of the book, in which I break down the content, build quality, use of space, and more, sharing my thoughts throughout - Book Review . Dylan Cole was also kind enough to speak with me last year about the book, his job role, using concept art to promote movies, and more. Check that out here - Dylan Cole Interview . The career of Dylan Cole has spanned more than 20 years, with his art helping build the worlds of some of the biggest movies in cinema, such as those featured in his book and others, including The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . He is a multidisciplined artist, able to create art from traditional materials and digitally in both 2D and 3D, helping to create matte paintings, concept art, promotional pieces, and posters. Most recently, he was the production designer on Avatar: Fire and Ash, in which he works on the visual direction and designs of Pandora, working closely with James Cameron. You can expect to see more of his art in the upcoming book, The Art of Avatar Fire and Ash that is out July 21st. If you enjoyed the preview of Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole , you can order a copy here; Buy Here  / Buy Here UK Tags; #InsightEditions #TitanBooks #DylanCole #Avatar #Disney #AvatarTheWayOfWater

Book Details ISBN: 979-8337400020 Publisher: Insight Editions/ Titan Books Page Count: 296 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 18/11/2025 (November 18th 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Dylan Cole has been working on movies for over 20 years, creating art and illustrations for some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood, including Avatar and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Now fans of Dylan can pick up a collection of his art in this hardcover book, Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole. The book is filled with previously unseen concept art, matte paintings and poster designs for movies from his incredible career. Readers will also get a look into the creative process of Dylan Cole and insights for featured pieces of art. Previews Creating Worlds Interview: Dylan Cole On His Career, Avatar, and His New Book Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #DylanCole Series: #Avatar #AlitaBattleAngel #PiratesOfTheCarribean Publisher: #InsightEditions #TitanBooks Studio: #Disney #20thCenturyStudios Platform: #Movies Genre: #SciFi

April 7th 2025 Marvel Studios have been releasing artbooks for their movies and shows since the first Iron Man back in 2008. Now, we have confirmation that another book is coming, this time for Daredevil: Born Again . Though there is no official listing yet, it was safe to say this would be coming following the popularity of the show. The artists at Marvel Studios had already revealed concept art for Matt Murdock's appearance in She-Hulk , but new art for White Tiger from artist Jackson Sze has also come with news that a book is indeed on the way. White Tiger concept art by Jackson Sze The concept art shared on Jackson Sze's Instagram can be seen above and the comment on the post from the artist ended with the following; "This and more concept art from # daredevilbornagain can be seen in the upcoming artbook for the show." It is likely that the title of the book will be 'Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again - The Art of the Series', in keeping with other releases from the studio. A publication date is harder to predict, because books are expected to be delayed at this point by Marvel, as that has happened to every single one since Endgame so far. If it was based on the release of the artbook for Agatha All Along on June 3rd, nine months after that show first aired, it could be as late as December. Pricing is also a point of contention with future artbooks from Marvel that people should be made aware of. Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The Art of the Movie is listed at $150, a huge amount of money and a big jump of an addition $50 for a mere 32 extra pages compared to their other already expensive listings. If this is the new standard pricing, be prepared to pay a premium for this one too. You can read more about the concern reading the increase here . This will be the first artbook for the MCU's Daredevil, but not the first planned. Many years ago, there were listings online for a Daredevil and a Jessica Jones slipcase book. They were set to match the releases of both the movie artbooks and the Declassified books for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter. However, after multiple delays, they were eventually removed from listings and quietly cancelled. This upcoming release will finally give fans and collectors the chance to own a dedicated showcase of art for Daredevil, Wilson Fisk, and the rest of the characters. Though this is not what you could call an 'official' reveal of the book, Marvel themselves have historically not revealed them like most publishers. Typically, the books enter public knowledge through retailer listings, but I would personally consider this a much more official reveal, given that Jackson Sze is the Visual Development Supervisor and has worked on the MCU since the first Avengers movie more than 10 years ago. When more is known about the Daredevil: Born Again artbook, as well as others from Marvel Studios, details will be reported here. Tags; #DaredevilBornAgain #Daredevil #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MarvelCinemtaticUniverse

March 26th 2026 The upcoming release, ' Indie Game Works: Inside the revolution that's transforming how we play ', to give the book its full title, is arriving in soon from publisher Thames & Hudson and will be a dive into the art and making of some of the biggest indie titles in gaming. Today though, a Limited Edition was announced and is shipping right now from Read-Only Memory for those that can't wait any longer to dive in. Indie Game Works Limited Edition slipcase cover The upcoming book will feature 256 pages and is a visual showcase of 50 indie games, including Cairn , Eastward , Sable , Tunic , and Planet of Lana . The standard copy of the book will arrive April 13th in the UK and May 12th in the US, but the newly announced Limited Edition is already shipping, as shared today on social media. Read-Only Memory shared that their new version of the book can be ordered right now on their website and it's already shipping, which you can find here . 1000 copies are available for the Limited Edition and it comes as a cut flush hardcover inside a handmade slipcase with foil typography. Being an exclusive and Limited Edition, it doesn't come cheap with its higher price tag of $142. You can check out some page previews below. This isn't the first time that Read-Only Memory has done an exclusive version of a book for Thames & Hudson either, because in 2024 they released versions of WipEout Futurism: The Graphic Archives with different covers for the in-game racing teams. As with that book, this exclusive version of Indie Game Works will give fans the chance to add something a little more special to their shelf, which is also rewarded with an earlier release. Indie Game Works is an exciting look at a huge range of titles that helped shape the indie scene, offering a look at screenshots and early artwork to highlight the wide range of incredible looking releases, alongside interviews and details about each game and their development. It's a celebration of 15 years of special experiences that had a huge impact on players, despite their smaller scale and production. From the beautiful watercolour visuals of GRIS , to the colourful and crazy designs in Journey to the Savage Planet , the upcoming book make for an interesting mix of genres and styles, with the images and interviews giving readers a peak behind the curtain at the 50 games. Check out a full list of the titles included below, as well as the cover for the standard edition. Indie Game Works standard edition If you're a fan of indie games and would like to order a copy of Indie Game Works Limited Edition , be sure to order a copy before it sells out here - Read-Only Memory website . If you're interested in the standard edition of the book from Thames & Hudson, you can order the book below for when it releases April 13th in the UK and May 12th in the US; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #ThamesAndHudson #ReadOnlyMemory #Sable #GRIS #JourneyToTheSavagePlanet #Indie

Book Details ISBN: 978-0500029718/ 978-050088079 Publisher: Thames & Hudson/ Read-Only Memory Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: UK - 13/04/2026 (April 14th 2026) US - 12/05/2026 (May 12th 2026) Other Editions: Read-Only Memory Limited Edition Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About 'Indie Game Works: Inside the revolution that's transforming how we play' , to give the book its full title, is a visual showcase of fifty releases from the last 15 years that have helped shape the indie game scene. it features games with distinctive art direction and thoughtful insights from their developers and art directors, highlighting the work behind their design. Written by Nathan P. Gibson and introduced with a foreword by David Braben, it offers a vivid snapshot of today’s indie game landscape. Each game is presented with screenshots, concept art, and early sketches, alongside the details on the design and development. Games explored include Hyper Light Drifter , Tunic , GRIS , DREDGE , 1000xRESIST , Genesis Noir , Abzû , Sable , A Short Hike , and many others. The Limited Edition came from publisher Read-Only Memory, featuring an alternate cover with a slipcase. Categories Tags Based On: #HyperLightDrifter #Tunic #Dredge #Gris #1000xResist #GeneisNoir #Abzu #Sable #AShortHike #Silt #WeHappyFew #JourneyToTheSavagePlanet Series: #Various Publisher: #ThamesAndHudson #ReadOnlyMemory Studio: #Various Platform: #PC #PlayStation #Xbox #Nintendo Genre: #Fantasy #SciFi #Adventure #Action

Book Details ISBN: 979-8887242019 Publisher: IDW Publishing Page Count: 224 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 29/09/2026 (September 29th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here About Donny Gillies, aka Dirty Donny, get a showcase in this hardcover book that highlights why he is such an influential artist in pop culture through his distinct artwork. Gillies has created paintings and illustrations for band posters, pinball machines, skate decks, and more, all carrying his signature style with bold colours and surreal characters to catch the eye. This gets the spotlight across 224-pages in Dirty Donny Must Be Destroyed: The Art of Donny Gillies , allowing fans to pore over Donny's art career with a look at his earliest pieces and most recent projects, including UV blacklight pages, rare art, and pull-out posters, all alongside the history behind the art. Categories Tags Based On: #DonnyGillies Series: #DonnyGillies Publisher: #IDWPublishing Studio: N/A Platform: #Artist Genre: #SciFi #Fantasy

March 20th 2026 This week on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is a look back at an iconic trilogy and franchise with Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History (Revised and Expanded Edition) ! Released to celebrate 40 years of Marty and Doc's adventures through time, this version of the book contains all of the content that came in the 2015 edition, but has added more interviews and pages for more recent shows, merch, and more. The book was published by Insight Editions in the US and Titan Books in the UK and was released on February 17th 2026. Inside are 272 pages of the written history, photos, concept art, key art, and more, giving fans a true deep dive into the the creation of the first movie through to the stage shows and modern collectibles. The production of the movies are covered in full and even broken down into filming dates, documenting the ups and downs of creating a classic movie trilogy. It packs a lot in, making it perfect for movie buffs that are not only Back to the Future fans, but also interested in the behind the scenes of the industry. A lot of physical extras are also included within its pages, including photos and movie posters, adding even more value to the book. In my review speak to how impressive the amount of content is, the production quality of the book, and the extras attached to the pages. Like the DeLorean, this book will take you on a trip through time, making it well worth adding to your shelf. You can read that full review here - Book Review . The Back to the Future trilogy follows Marty McFly and eccentric scientist Doc Brown as they use a modified DeLorean to travel through time. In the first movie, Marty goes back to 1955 to save his own existence by ensuring his parents get together. In Part II , Marty and Doc travel to the future, but corrupt the timeline in the process, causing their own time to change. Part III heads back in time again to the Old West in 1885, where Marty must save Doc. The trilogy is all about cause and effect and 40 years on, the movies themselves continue be beloved by fans old and new, with more adaptations, art, and merch always around the corner. If you enjoyed the preview of Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History (Revised and Expanded Edition) , you can order a copy here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #InsightEditions #TitanBooks #BackToTheFuture

Book Details ISBN: 979-8337400051 Publisher: Insight Editions/ Titan Books Page Count: 272 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 17/02/2026 (February 17th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic movies, a updated look back at the history of the adventures of Marty McFly and 'Doc' can be found in Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History: Revised and Expanded Edition . The book includes a look at production and concept art and set photos, with interviews and the written details on how the movies came together. In this updated edition are new features and exclusive interviews, including with Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Bob Gale, the perfect way to celebrate the iconic franchise. Preview Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #BackToTheFuture #BackToTheFuturePartII #BackToTheFuturePartIII Series: #BackToTheFuture Publisher: #TitanBooks #InsightEditions Studio: #UniversalPictures Platform: #Movies Genre: #Comedy #SciFi

March 20th 2026 Pix'n Love have now officially announced their partner for the English version of the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 artbook, following its release in French last year. The translated version of the book comes by way of Udon Entertainment and is titled ' The Art of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ', giving more player a chance to enjoy the artwork behind the hit game. The original book, ' L'art de Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ', was released by Pix'n Love in December of 2025 in French and authored by Marine Macq, highlighting the artwork and insights from developer Sandfall Interactive for their award-winning RPG. At the time, they said they would be announcing partners for translated editions of the book, and while some were made for languages like Chinese and Spanish last year, players have been waiting patiently for the English edition. That reveal came on social media today from Pix'n Love and Udon, with the book set to arrive on November 25th 2026. To add to the good news, not only is the 352-page standard edition being released, but the 'Alicia Collector's Edition' is as well, allowing fans to pick up a limited edition copy of the book. Like the original, it will include the following; The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 book featuring an exclusive cover illustration printed in Pantone Gold and a cardboard slipcase in Alicia’s colors. A die-cut premium cardboard box. A gold-colored metal medallion. A cardboard folio containing 10 lithographs on textured paper. An individually numbered metal plaque. Dedicated packaging. Both version will be available to pre-order on Monday, March 23rd, with US orders being handled by Udon Entertainment here , and European orders by Pix'N Love here . Pricing for the US is not yet available, with copies in Europe coming in at €39.90 for the standard edition and €89,90 for the Alicia Collector's Edition. This is fantastic news for people that have been waiting eagerly for their chance to add a copy of the book to their shelf and it will no doubt be the most popular version of the book. It is odd this wasn't ready sooner and still won't be released until almost a year after the French edition, but the artbook looks fantastic, so will be worth the wait for those wanting more from the game. There are things to take note of though, due to how it is being released. In the US or Canada, ordering from Udon means a delivery that is not outside of the norm, as they are based in America. However, those in Europe must order from Pix'n Love, who are based in France, and this will add steep delivery costs. Having ordered The Art of Jusant: The Great Expedition for the collection here last year, I was hit with a shipping cost of €20.66/ £17.92, which was half the price of the book. That is to ship to the UK that is just a stones throw away, it could be more now based on rising costs alone, but also more depending on where people are based and which version you pre-order. Udon typically sell their books at retailers, including Amazon, so this is an odd approach that will sting players for more money and limit stock, as seen with the French version that completely sold out. Despite the potential shipping costs, this is a book to get excited about, as the game itself has stunning visuals and made it the perfect release to get the artbook treatment. Pix'n Love have released artbooks in the past that were also authored by Marine Macq, although the text came in both English and French. The Art of Dordogne and The Art of Jusant: The Great Expedition were excellent artbooks, putting this look at Expedition 33 in safe hands. You can read a review of their last artbook release here and check out my preview below. Future updates for the The Art of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be reported here and keep save the links below to place your ore-order for the book on March 23rd! Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (Europe) Tags; #ClairObscurExpedition33 #SandfallInteractive #PixNLove

Book Details ISBN: 978-2371883321Publisher: Pix'n Love / Udon EntertainmentPage Count: 352 Format: HardcoverPublication Date: France - 05/12/2025 (December 5th 2025) English Edition - 25/11/2026 (November 25th 2026)Other Editions: Alicia Collector's Edition Buy Here (US) TBC / Buy Here (Europe) About Sandfall Interactive and book publisher Pix'n Love partnered to release  L'art de Clair Obscur: Expedition 33  based on the 2025 hit RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The 352 page artbook features art and insights behind the award-winning turn-based game. Translated editions of the book were revealed through various partners, with ' The Art of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ' arriving in English from publisher Udon Entertainment. They also translated the Alicia Collector's Edition, that comes with a medallion, lithographs, plague, and unique packaging. Categories Tags Based On: #ClairObscurExpedition33 Series: #ClairObscurExpedition33 Publisher: #PixNLove #UdonEntertainment Studio: #SandfallInteractive #KeplerInteractive Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #RPG #Action #Fantasy

March 18th 2026 The upcoming artbook for Marvel Studios Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has had its release date updated, pushing it further into the summer. The good news is, it is just a small delay and it is still expected in June 2026. The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man  was first revealed in September 2025 and has already been delayed once before. Like that time, this new change only moves it back by one week, with the book now expected to hit shelved on June 23rd 2026. The upcoming title from Abrams Books still has no official cover art, which is isn't uncommon for Marvel artbooks, but the closer to its release we get without one, the higher the chance that there will be another delay. Typically, if there is no cover art just a month or two out, the date will be moved back, so expect a future update to either of these soon. The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man  will feature concept art, storyboards, animation cels, and more for the series, giving fans a lot of material to pore over. Insights will also be shared by creative team behind the show for added details on how the this take on Spider-Man was created. Abrams Books are the publisher behind the animated artbooks from Marvel Studios, which includes The Art of Marvel Studios’ What If...? from August of 2024 and X-Men ’97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series from July 2025. No news has yet been revealed about future releases from the publisher, including the long overdue artbooks for What If...? seasons 2 and 3, if they will get one that is. You can check out the artbook for X-Men '97 below. If there are further delays or an update to the listings and cover, they will be reported here and those interested in The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man can order the book here; Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #SpiderMan #YourFreindlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #AbramsBooks #MarvelAnimation #MarvelStudios #MCU

March 18th 2026 Fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a new artbook to look forward to on April 14th, with the anticipated release of The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ! The 320-page hardcover will feature a wealth of artwork and insights, giving people the chance to experience the unique take on the Turtles in a new way. Ahead of its release, I interviewed the book's creator Colin Stein to discuss his experience working on the volume and what we can expect inside. He authored, curated, and designed the book, so was able to share details on how the project began, partnering with IDW Publishing, and the work it took to put together. His love for Rise is clear and it was a great chance to learn more about how some artbooks come to life. Enjoy the interview below! Thanks for speaking with me about your new book, The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ! With the April 14th release date is now just around the corner, could you tell us how the idea for this showcase came about? Stein : Thanks for reaching out to me. I’m so excited to talk about it with every Rise and animation fan! The idea came from simply being a life long TMNT and animation fan who loves behind the scenes artbooks. I’m a big fan of TMNT and when Rise of the TMNT  came out, it hit me at just the right time. In 2018, I was working at an advertising agency in Oklahoma City as a graphic designer and motion graphics animator and I was also helping with some VFX on some movies as well. In my freetime, I was making Rise fan-merch. I made a variety of products I wanted to see from Nickelodeon and since no one else was making them, I decided I would. I made stickers, pins, 3D printed cookie cutters, desktop toys, t-shirts, magnets… I even made bath bombs with tiny 3D printed toys inside! Anything I thought would be fun! I had a Patreon, hosted community events, set up giveaways and contests. I put everything into keeping Rise alive! During that time, there were a lot of TMNT projects launching on Kickstarter to great success. I thought maybe I could launch a Rise artbook there but I would still need permission from Paramount/Nickelodeon. I created a pitch deck with a detailed Kickstarter plan and sent it to everyone I could. Eventually, it got in front of the right people. They set up a meeting and I didn’t even have to pitch my plan! They already wanted to make an artbook and I was telling them I wanted to do it. It was a classic right place at the right time. With everything I’ve done and given to the fandom, it was fitting that I would be the one who got to make the official Rise art book. Sounds like a culmination of your love of the show! What was it like working with the team behind the series and getting access to the artwork that helped create it? Stein : Working with everyone from Paramont, Nickelodeon, IDW, and the crew of Rise was fantastic! Everyone was so supportive and helpful when trying to make this book. Nobody wanted me to fail and I didn’t want to let anyone down. I worked with so many people to make this book, I can’t thank them enough for their time. Including but not limited to; Ant Ward, Russ Carney, Ron Corcillo, Tony Gama-Lobo, JJ Conway, Ian Busch, Jesse Gordon, Dale Malinowski, and so many others! Thank you to all of you! And of course, this book couldn’t have been made without the series co-creator Andy Surinao. He was the art director of the series and had all the art we needed to do this. Without him, Rise wouldn’t be what it was! This book couldn’t have been possible without him not only because of his art, not just because he preserved the files, but because he took a chance on me. He believed I could do this and I hope I lived up to that. This is not only a love letter to him but also to the many people who poured their hearts into the little series that could.   The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  has " by Colin Stein " on the cover, highlighting that you not only authored the book, but also curated the content and designed its pages. It’s also the first book you have released, which must have made it an exciting and challenging task. Can you share what it was like putting the book together and how long it took? Stein : We’ll never know how exactly many hours this took to make this but I do know it took years to create. I am not the same Colin as I was when I started. This was my life, my passion, my great white whale! I spent all day and all night making this. The days blurred into weeks, weeks became months. I was working 7 days a week doing 12, 18, 20 hour days and nothing else! I’ve never worked harder for anything in my life and gave everything to make this dream come true. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  was a bold take on the iconic franchise that lends itself well to an artbook. As a fan yourself, what were some of the highlights of working on this release? Stein : I’ve been so scared about this whole thing. There’s a balance between getting people excited but I also don’t want to reveal too much. I want there to be surprises for fans when they flip the pages for the first time but I also want people to see what they’re getting. I’ve been working on this for years, I’m just ready for it to get out there! On December 24th, 2024, the art book listing was leaked on Twitter! People were freaking out and so was I! Many people didn’t even think it was real because my name was on the listing. I wasn’t going to tell them it was real, I was under an NDA! Each time there was a new piece of information, that was a highlight. The listing leak, the cover reveal, the Amazon listing page, the page previews. Each day we’re closer and closer to this being released to everyone to have! Leaks can be a nightmare, but no doubt fans were very excited at the time. What were the most surprising or challenging aspects to creating an artbook? Stein : Art books are so different from project to project, no 2 art books are the same. Each has a unique layout and style. When it comes to the commentary/script, it was really hard trying to figure out what I needed from the writers. I needed them to tell me their stories of working on the show but me trying to ask them was difficult for me to articulate. We all know what we want to read from an art book but when you sit down to think about what you need to create said art book, that’s a challenge. They hadn’t worked on Rise in years so opening up old folders and recounting old stories was hard for them to do. They were all so incredibly patient with me and I can’t thank them enough for helping me through that.   The previews show a great mix of content, from concepts to final artwork, alongside insights from the creative team. What was the goal when you started the book, and did this change at all as you were curating the art and putting the pages together? Stein : The ultimate goal was to archive the series the best way we could. Taking an amazingly animated series like Rise and condensing it into a print format is definitely a challenge. Many of Rise ’s fanbase are artists so I wanted to show those fans some internal production assets so that they can learn how to draw Rise from the crew themselves. Some people like early concepts and others like final production assets, but I also wanted to cover storyboard artists too. I did my best to try to keep everyone in mind, from animators to writers. The first mock-ups are a landscape format but I learned I needed more space so a portrait layout allowed that. The original product listing said it was 240 pages but I had so much to put into this book, we ended up with 320 pages! It’s safe to say, it changed a lot from original concepts. The book is a great opportunity for fans to dive back into the world of the Turtles, even more so with the page count increasing that much. Is there anything you included that you are most looking forward to people discovering? Stein : Rise ’s original run was cut short by 13 episodes in the second season. It’s an incredible story of how the crew shifted to finish their story before it was over. Other shows could just stop and let it end but Rise was special. They took their plans and condensed it into a 4 part finale to send the boys off right. Since they had to re-write a series finale much earlier than expected, there’s several stories they never finished. There’s a section in this book dedicated to those lost episodes with synopsis and storyboards. Now that you are adding your own release to the vast world of artbooks, it’s only right that I ask about what you enjoy. What are some of your favourite artbooks and did creating one change how you view them at all? Stein : I love art books and I wish I had more! When I was doing research, I had dozens of art books on my desk, book shelves, tables, chairs, everywhere! All with sticky notes to mark things I wanted to copy and use as reference. The Art of X-Men , Futurama , TMNT (2012), Klaus , Spider-Man: The Game, Into the Spider-Verse , Pixar, Blender Open Movies, Over the Garden Wall , Adventure Time , Airbender , Go Team Venture! , and so many more. But the biggest influence was The Art of DuckTales  (2017) by Ken Plume. That book has so much style and substance at a quality I believe we matched. I want to do a deluxe version of my book like he did! Thanks for taking the time to talk about The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ! To end the interview, what do you hope fans take away from your contribution to the legacy of the show? Stein : It’s incredible to have been able to contribute to the community, fandom, and franchise of TMNT as a whole. My name is on a TMNT book! That’s so cool! I hope fans use this book, I want it to be worn and loved. This book is filled with great art, fantastic stories, and tons of unreleased material you won’t find anywhere else. I hope every Rise fan uses this as a companion piece and falls in love with the series all over again. A big thanks again to Colin for sharing details on the The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his experience putting together an artbook. It's not often we hear from the people that work on books, so it was nice to learn about one of the ways in which they come to fruition. For those interested in adding this to their own shelf when it arrives on April 14th, you can pre-order the book here; Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #RiseOfTheTeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #IDWPublishing #Nickelodeon #Interview

March 14th 2026 Fans in the West of the dark fantasy RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty have been left another painful extension to their wait time for a look at the art behind the game, following yet another setback for the upcoming artbook. The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty from Udon Entertainment has just suffered its fourth delay and has been pushed back out of April. The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dyansty was first announced for June 2025, but the new date, as spotted on Amazon US  and Barnes and Noble , has the book coming on May 26th 2026, almost a year later. The hardcover from Udon is the English translated edition of the Kadokawa original that was released in Japan in July 2023, meaning that English speakers are close to a three year wait to see enjoy the artwork from developer Team Ninja. The reason for the delay is again unknown, because no public comment is ever made on delays and are only spotted by checking retail websites. As this has happened recently, not all sites have updated their listings either, including Amazon UK who still have it listed for April, so expect more to update the details soon. It is an odd delay when looking in from the outside, because it's a translated edition of a book from 2023, so it was already content complete. It could simply be quality control issues or scheduling conflicts, but as always, we can only speculate without official announcements from the publisher. The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will showcase concept art, 3D models, and illustrations for the characters, enemies, locations, weapons, armour and more, along with written profiles too. Fans of the game will get to explore the work of the team that helped build Wo Long 's fantasy infused period of 184CE, during the time of the Han Dynasty's collapse. The book comes as a hardcover from Udon Entertainment, as opposed to a softcover that came with the original from Kadokawa, which will be a welcome improvement for collectors that care about book preservation. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has had more than 5 million players take on its tough 'soulslike' gameplay, which means there could be a lot of interest in this book. However, the gaming industry and players move on quickly from games no matter how big they are, so it is always reasonable to expect that the longer a book takes to arrive, the less interest there will be. Delays are unfortunately expected in the publishing world, but hopefully this will change in the future for the sake of the people that enjoy books filled with wonderful artwork and the publishers that release them. A copy of The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will be joining the collection when it arrives May 26th to be reviewed. Any news or updates will be reported here and you can pre-order the book for your own collection here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #UdonEtnertainment #WoLongFallenDynasty #KoeiTecmo #TeamNinja #Delay

March 13th 2026 This week on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is a preview of a release that highlights the art behind Elden Ring's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree . The English hardcover edition of Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III has finally arrived from publisher Udon Entertainment for patient players wanting some art on their shelf. The 320-page book was released on March 3rd 2026 and features art for the characters, enemies, bosses, locations, weapons, and items of the game's expansion. The book was originally released in Japan in 2024 from publisher Kadokawa, but it was expected that Udon would be delivering the book to fans in the West. After a couple of delays, the book is now here and can be previewed below. Inside you will find the artwork from the talented artists for the DLC, highlighting the visual style that has been consistent across all of the 'Souls-like' games from the studio, including Demon Souls and Bloodborne . It acts as a direct follow up to Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume I and Volume II , even having the chapters begin with 'Part 7', picking up where the last book left off. The artwork is stunning as expected, showcasing the gothic and atmospheric environments with the brutal enemy designs. In my review, I praised the production quality of the physical book and the artwork. However, the concept art is all late of final designs, so you don't get to see alternative or unused ideas that didn't make it into the game. It also falls short on the page design too, leaving a lot of empty space. It's best if you think of it as an illustration showcase, as opposed to a book of concept art. You can read that review in full here - Book Review . Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree  is an expansion to the open-world RPG from FromSoftware and was released in 2024. It takes players to the new region of Land of Shadow following the trail of the demigod Miquella, all while taking on more brutal enemies, exploring new locations, and discovering new ways to survive the world of Elden Ring . The DLC was a critical and commercial success, selling more than 10 million units in sales, a huge number for additional content. With so many taking on the Land of Shadow, this book will no doubt be of interest to a lot of gamers. If you enjoyed the previews, you can buy Elden Ring: Official Ring Volume III for your own collection here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #UdonEntertainment #FromSoftware #EldenRing #EldenRingShadowOfTheErdtree

Book Details ISBN: 9784047337435 Publisher: Udon/ KADOKAWA Page Count: 320 Format: Paperback/ Hardcover Publication Date: Japan - 25/12/2024 (December 25th 2024) English edition - 03/03/2026 (March 3rd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About The third volume was again released in Japan as a paperback, before getting translated for the West as a hardcover from Udon Entertainment. This book joins the now three-volume set and covers the Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume III features art and illustrations for the world and its deadly inhabitants across 320 pages. Preview Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #EldenRingShadowOfTheErdTree Series: #EldenRing Publisher: #Udon #Kadokawa Studio: #FromSoftware Platform: #PC #PlayStation #Xbox #PS5 #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #RPG

March 13th 2026 Publisher Clover Press are on an exciting run with their artbooks showcasing the work of some of the biggest name in the comic book world. The second entry in their series of books for DC Comic's artists, The DC Art of Bruno Redondo , is in the final week of its successful Kickstarter campaign, the perfect time to catch up with Publisher Hank Kanalz about their artbooks. This follows my first interview with him last summer, in which we spoke about ' The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham ' and the choice to use Kickstarter for their releases. Check out the latest interview below and visit the crowdfunding campaign to back the project and order a copy of the book, along with some exclusive extras - The DC Art of Bruno Redondo Kickstarter . Thanks for speaking with me again about your artbooks! It’s the final week of your Kickstarter campaign for ‘ The DC Art of Bruno Redondo ’, one that has been hugely successful. How does it feel to have another book receive so much support? Kanalz : It always feels great! We love these books as they support our artist partner directly, so the success of the campaign means success for the artist. The Slipcase Edition of The DC Art of Bruno Redondo The book comes with over 200 pages of Bruno Redondo’s work for DC comics in a premium hardcover, giving his art the showcase it deserves. What was it like working with him and putting together the book and Kickstarter extras? Kanalz : Bruno is a dream to work with on this. He has a vision for his book and had broken down the layout of his book before we even started. He’s full of ideas and is passionate about the ways to present it. He pitched us on the Nightwing Covers collection, and we added it with no hesitation.   The campaign allows people to secure a copy of the book with their pledge, but Clover Press have taken advantage of the platform and offer exclusive extras. Available this time are dustjacket and slipcase editions, the Nightwing Covers collection you already mentioned, a sketchbook, prints, stickers, and more. How do you did you decide on what extras to include for the campaign? Kanalz : Bruno pitched us on the Nightwing Covers book, so that was an easy add. The real special extra that folks are responding to is the Nightwing 87 Wingspan Edition — Bruno had drawn that as one continuous page, but it was printed in the U.S. as a standard comic. But there’s nothing standard about it! A publisher in Spain printed it the way Bruno conceived it, and we’re printing a slipcased, hardcover version here. DC has been an amazing partner with us, to make this a special campaign. Last time we spoke, you had recently launched ‘ The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham ’ on Kickstarter, which will be hitting retail stores soon. Since that interview, you launched your 8th and 9th books in the Marvel series and now this second title in the DC artbook line. With both series doing so well, where do you see them going in the future? Kanalz : We’re quite pleased with the diversity of artists we’ve worked with so far. We really do offer something for everyone, and while a particular artist may not be your cuppa tea, the chances are that at least one of our artists is. But I’m floored at how many folks support ALL our art books. Great art is great art! So our goal is to bring great artists to your table and shelves. I’d like to see us expand beyond the Marvel and DC series, too. The appetite for artbooks doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, despite the world becoming more digital. Fans love to see the incredible portfolios of their favourite artists presented in a physical book, but they take a lot of work to put together. What is the biggest challenge or task when creating your books? Kanalz : The toughest challenge is what to cut. Often times, there are too many choices. And the level of artist we work with creates exemplary work, so it’s tough to say “this one doesn’t make the book."   As a publisher in the artbook world, have you noticed any trends or changes over the last few years, either from the people that buy the books, or things behind the scenes when putting them together? Kanalz : It’s not a trend per se, but I think our customer expects a high quality product that will last. And they appreciate innovation and classy extras so the book itself is a work of art, in addition to the art itself.  The Dustjacket Edition of The DC Art of Bruno Redondo , exclusive to Kickstarter Congratulations on the continued success! To wrap up our interview, let everyone know where they can support Clover Press and what else you have been working on that people can look forward to. Thank you so much! We’ve been growing slowly, and we appreciate the support from folks like you, too. You can find us at your local comic shop, many bookstores, and at  cloverpress.us ! We have an amazing slate of books coming up in 2026. The Kickstarter for The DC Art of Bruno Redondo ends on March 20th, go and check out the page and secure a copy for your own collection, as well as additional extras that will be exclusive to backers of the campaign here . A big thanks again to Hank Kanalz for taking the time to speak about the work that he and the team at Clover Press are doing. Tags; #CloverPress #BrunoRedondo #DCComics #Kickstarter #Interview

March 2nd 2026 After being revealed in January, Clover Press have now launched their Kickstarter campaign for The DC Art of Bruno Redondo , making it possible for fans of the artist to help fund the exciting new book while securing a copy for their own shelf. Those that enjoy Redondo's dynamic artwork can now head to the the campaign page to see the wide range of options available and pledge money to help the publisher fund the book. Amazingly, the goal of $10,000 was passed within 10 minutes of receiving the notification the page had gone live, with it being more than quadrupled within an hour, which is fantastic news for Clover Press. You can still back the project though until March 20th by visiting the campaign here - Kickstarter page . This is the second 'DC Art of' book and comes as a 9" x 12" hardcover with over 200 pages of artwork, a spot gloss cover, blue gilded pages and a cloth bookmark. This also matches the publisher's series of Marvel artbooks, all of which has been hugely successful and well-received by fans. This will give the excellent composition and bold use of colour found in Redondo's art the showcase it deserves. Clover Press have made the most of Kickstarter again and are offering a lot of exclusive extras that will not be available at retail, including a Dustjacket Edition, a Slipcase Editions, a book of Nightwing cover book, art prints, a sketchbook, stickers, and more. Below are some of the included options; A standard copy of the book - $75 A dustjacket edition - $85 A slipcase edition - $100 A slipcase edition + Nightwing cover book - $160 You can also add extras individually to fully customise your order to suit you, with prices seen here; The DC Art of Bruno Redondo is estimated to ship in July 2026 for those that back the book, with a retail release coming at a later date. If you have your eye on any of the extras seen above though, head to Kickstarter to grab them before March 20th, as only that standard edition of the book will be sold at bookstores and online. This new launch from Clover Press is more evidence that not only are people enjoying the books they create, but also that there is a healthy appetite for artbooks based on comic books and their artists. Though this is only the second DC Comics book following The DC Art of Jorge Jiménez , there will almost certainly be more with how big this launch has been. The Marvel series is heading into double digits with releases too, indicating that the publisher is more than happy to have an ongoing catalogue with the huge support they have seen. I interviewed Clover Press Publisher Hank Kanalz last year, in which he spoke about using Kickstarter and why they like it, which you can find here - Hank Kanalz Interview . Future updates on the book will be reported as they happen and head over the campaign page to get your own copy - Kickstarter page. Tags; #BrunoRedondo #Kickstarter #DCComics #CloverPress

March 9th 2026 Laika are making a hugely anticipated return this year with their dark-fantasy movie Wildwood , based on the novel of the same name. The studio is known for creating spectacular stop-motion animation visuals, with this upcoming release looking like it will be another display of incredible artistry. Fans will be treated to a look behind the scenes at the talent of the team later this year in a new artbook, The Art of Wildwood . Set for release on October 6th, the hardcover book will share how the animation was created, from the concept art to creating the models and sets, exploring the meticulous process the team go through to bring Wildwood to the big screen. The book comes with 176 pages by way of publisher Rizzoli Universe and has an RRP of $45. Laika previously released big hits like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings , with all of their movies impressing audiences with their animation and visual design, which looks to continue with Wildwood and seen in the teaser trailer below. The studio is no stranger to artbooks either, having previously worked on The Art of The Boxtrolls , The Art and Making of ParaNorman , The Art of Missing Link , and the now very rare, The Art of Kubo and the Two Strings . Animation fans and collectors will no doubt have their eye on this upcoming volume of artwork and insights for their shelves, one that will be released before the movie premiers on October 23rd 2026. Based on the 2011 novel from Colin Melony and Carson Ellis, Wildwood is set in a Portland forest believed to be so dangerous that people avoid entering inside. This changes when teenage Prue McKeel ventures in to find her baby brother after he was taken away by crows. Her trek into the dark and mysterious forest leads to encounters with creepy characters, all wonderfully animated by the talented team at Laika. It will also mark the studios 20th anniversary, making the upcoming movie and artbook a showcase of years of experience crafting movie magic. Pre-ordered are becoming available for the book online, with some regions expected to get listings very soon. Updates on The Art of Wildwood will be shared here and those interested in the book can pre-order it below; Buy Here Tags; #Wildwood #Laika #RizzoliUniverse

March 9th 2025 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: 978-0789346698 Publisher: Rizzoli Universe Page Count: 176 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 06/10/2026 (October 6th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK TBC About Stop-animation studio Laika share an in-depth look at their 2026 movie Wildwood in this hardcover artbook to celebrate the artistry that went into creating its visuals. It will give fans a look at the creepy forest, it's animal inhabitants, governess Alexandra, and more across its 176 pages. The Art of Wildwood will share the development work of the artists from initial concepts to building the sets and characters, highlighting how the studio meticulously create their movies. Categories Tags Based On: #Wildwood Series: #Wildwood Publisher: #RizzoliUniverse Studio: #Laika Platform: #Movies Genre: #Fantasy

Book Details ISBN: 9781803369877 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 250+ Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 02/03/2027 (March 3rd 2027) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Teaming up with Amplitude Studio for another artbook, Titan Books is this time giving fans of Endless Space a look at the artwork that helped bring the universe to life. The popular 4X strategy game gives players the control of interstellar empires, and across more than 250 pages, The Art of Endless Space explores the art behind the characters, factions, ships, and more. Featured in the book are also insights from the developer, making this the perfect companion to the Endless Space . Categories Tags Based On: #EndlessSpace Series: #Endless #EndlessSpace Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #AmplitudeStudios #IcebergInteractive #Sega Platform: #PC Genre: #Strategy #SciFi #TurnBased

Book Details ISBN: 978-1803369860 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 240 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 01/09/2026 (September 1st 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: #Endless #EndlessLegend Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #AmplitudeStudios #HoodedHorse Platform: #PC Genre: #Strategy #Fantasy #TurnBased

November 23rd 2025 An exciting new listing has confirmed that Amplitude Studios and Titan Books are back in partnership for a third artbook, this time going sci-fi with a look at the 4X strategy game Endless Space . Spotted on the website of the book publisher, The Art of Endless Space is set to be released August 25th 2026 and comes as a hardcover. The cover for the book can be seen below and some of the details of the book are also available. It will have an RRP of £39.99/ $50 and while listed as having 224 pages, the description indicates it will in fact have over 250. Across its pages there will be artwork for unique factions, ships, alien planets, futuristic technology, and more, all alongside insights from the writers and artists. Amplitude Studios have a team of talented artists that have helped create a rich universe within Endless Space , making this book perfect for those that want to see the incredible concept art and illustrations that went into the game. There are two Endless Space games, but the description doesn't indicate this book is specifically for either one, so until more details are shared, it is likely players will be treated to art from both releases as even Endless Space 2 will be 9 years old when the book hits shelves. As mentioned this is not the first artbook from Titan Books for the Endless universe, as The Art of Endless Legend was published in December of 2024, 10 years after the game launched. The second book, The Art of Endless Legend 2 , is also coming April 14th 2026 following a delay earlier this month. To get a taste of what to expect from the newly revealed book, you can see a preview of the first artbook below. Endless Space is a 4X turn-based strategy game from Amplitude Studios, putting players in charge of interstellar empires in 3000 AD. It creates procedurally generated galaxy in which each faction looks to gain control through exploration, expansion, diplomacy, and warfare. The factions have their own lore and abilities, improving as you research new technologies and take advantage of the game's economic and political systems. The original Endless Space was released in the summer of 2012, and it's sequel, Endless Space 2 , came in 2017, both are now published by Sega following the purchase of the studio. The Art of Endless Space will no doubt excite those that have been enjoying conquering galaxies, with more retail listings expected begin appearing soon. This report comes after spotting an early listing and at the time of writing this, only a Amazon UK listing could be found, but you can also find the book on the Titan Books website here . Buy Here (UK) Tags; #EndlessSpace #Endless #EndlessUniverse #TitanBooks #AmplitudeStudios #IcebergInteracgtive #Sega

March 8th 2025 Fans of the horror online game Dead by Daylight will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the artwork and insights behind the game, because the upcoming artbook, The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight , is now coming later in the summer. Page previews of the book are available now though to give players a peak at what to expect when it does hit shelves. The upcoming release was updated was updated on the website of its publisher Titan Books, showing that the date has now moved from June 2nd to August 4th 2026. No reason for the setback has been shared, which is not unusual, but delays are not uncommon in the publishing world either, especially for artbooks. The 192-page hardcover is being made in partnership with the game's developer Behaviour Interactive and is written by Paul Davies, an author that has worked on multiple video game books in the past. The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight is set to share interviews with the developers behind the online game, giving players insights into how they created The Entity's Realm and the horrors within. As well as this, art for the maps, Killers, Survivors, assets, and more will be shared to highlight the work of the artists too. A couple of page spreads have been included on retail listings that give us a better idea of what to expect, as seen below. These pages let us know that the book will feature early sketches, development concepts, and full colour artwork, giving readers a look at multiple stages of the visual development. Interviews speak on the launch of the Dead by Daylight and the working on the visual design as the game grew and attracted new licenses. This is all great news, as it seems there will be a lot covered to give players a good look behind the blood-soaked curtain of the game. Dead by Daylight  was launched in 2016 and is an asymmetrical multiplayer game from Behaviour Interactive that has been played by millions of gamers. In the game, one player controls the Killer who must hunt the four Survivor players, aiming to take them all out before the night ends. It's an intense game of cat-and-mouse that has captured a large fanbase and continues to expand with new skins, characters from popular movies and franchises, and DLC. The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight will be the perfect way to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary when it arrive on August 4th. A copy will be making its way to the collection here, so check back in for a review when it arrives. Future updates will also be reported as they happen and if you are wanting to order a copy yourself, you can order the book here; Buy Here  / Buy Here UK Tags; #TitanBooks #DeadByDaylight #505Games #BehaviourInteractive

Book Details ISBN: 978-1835411704 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 192 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 04/08/2026 (August 4th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Behaviour Interactive and Titan Books have partnered to deliver a look at the art and details behind the hit online horror game, Dead by Daylight ! The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight will give fans a look behind the scenes at how it came to life through interviews with the creative minds behind the game, as well as the concept art that helped create its characters and maps. If you have survived the night in The Entity's realm and don't want the terror to end, then this definitive companion to the game would be a welcome addition to your shelf. Categories Tags Based On: #DeadByDaylight Series: #DeadByDaylight Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #BehaviourInteractive #505Games #NetEase #DeepSilver #StarbreezeStudios Platform: #PC #Playstation #Xbox #Nintendo #Switch #PS4 #PS5 #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #Multiplayer #Horror

March 8th 2026 The dark and deadly world of FromSoftware’s Elden Ring returns for another art showcase in the West, this time focused on the DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree . After being released in Japan in 2024, Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III has now arrived in English and allows players to take in the visuals of the game without worrying about the brutal enemies standing in your way. Released on March 3rd 2026 from publisher Udon Entertainment, this is a localised version of the Kadokawa original and follows Volume I and Volume II , both of which covered the base game. A copy is now here for me to dive into and share my thoughts on! Build Quality Unlike the original, this version comes as a hardcover and that is always preferred, especially when it comes a high page count as seen here with 320 pages inside. It matches the 21.6cm x 30.2cm dimensions of the previous volumes and comes with a glossy cover. It feels well made and I appreciate the binding being as flexible as it is to allow the pages to lay flat without needing to be held down, something that can often be a criticism of books with a lot of pages. I am overall very happy with the physical quality of this release from Udon. Content It’s worth noting at this point that you need to know what you are buying, as artbooks can be different things. If you’re checking out this review, you may know what to expect as you have the previous volumes, if not though, keep in mind that while this does feature concept art, it’s presented as an illustration book, which may not be for everyone. Before getting into that though, you can’t review an artbook without speaking about the art itself, which in this case is superb. The environments are wonderfully detailed and contain a mix of bleak environments, decrepit structures, and gothic architecture, none of which would look out of place in a frame on a wall. The enemies and characters are also full of incredible designs, especially the bosses that contain the brutal, yet strangely captivating, style of the studio. If you enjoyed the visuals of the game when it wasn’t relentlessly trying to kill you, then you’ll enjoy the art here. Don’t expect any early sketches though, as I will now get into. Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III presents ‘The Land of Shadow’ chapter with ‘Concept Art’ in the title, but in most books that would mean a look at a collection of unused and variations of designs. Unfortunately, FromSoftware don’t take this approach, so what you see across the book is very similar to, or almost exactly what you see in the game, with very few exceptions. It is a shame as there is no doubt a lot of very cool unused ideas they are hiding away, perhaps to use for a future release, but that’s why it is somewhat best to view this as an illustration book, as opposed to a look at the concept art. This is the case in each all of the chapters, from locations and enemies, to weapons and items. The pages for Grand Altar of Dragon Communion and Enir Ilim have fantastic pieces of artwork, but it isn't anything you haven’t seen in the game, and that is consistent throughout the 320 pages. For the enemies and characters you get poses at different angles, but lacking the concepts that didn’t get used as you can see in the photos in this review. This is most evident in the weapons and items chapters, in which they get a single image each and are my least favourite chapters as a result. This is because you almost certainly get a better look at them in the game, and although these are pieces of art and not models and final UI elements, they don’t add anything new for players. There are also no concepts or illustrations for moments of gameplay either, making the book very much focused on the designs of the world, inhabitants, and assets. There is nothing showing battles and encounters, how they envisioned the moment to moment gameplay, animations, or even the Tarnished wielding the weapons you can use. Perhaps the team didn't work on this type of art, but it something else worth pointing out as describing this as more of an illustration book may lead people to believe this would be included, as seen in other books. There are a few spreads of key art found at the start of the book though. If you’re expecting insights, you won’t find that either, in fact, I’m certain this review contains more words than the entire book. It’s for this reason I believe it is licensing that causes the books to take so long to come as English editions, because translating the book would not take long to do at all. It feels like another missed opportunity, which I will highlight more in the Use of Space part of the review shortly. Fans of the first two volumes and those buying this expecting a showcase of exceptional artwork for the game will like what they get here. However, if you’re hoping to see early unused designs and insights as seen in books for other games, this may not be for you. They had a specific goal in mind for this release and it's lost between being an 'Art of' book and a true illustration book, which for me personally is to its detriment. It's the talent of the artists that shines though, and it is an artbook after all, but it's down to individuals as to whether you like the final concepts enough to pick this one up, as there isn't much else to see. Credits Sadly there is no indication of who is responsible for each piece of artwork, which is consistent for the game studio. I hate to see this, but what is odd in this case is that they are listed in the back, but only in Japanese. The last page has the English Edition and Japanese Edition credits for the publisher, with the artists listed underneath. If it wasn’t for the fact that UI was the only part written in English, I wouldn’t have thought to check the translations at all, because they look like they are included as part the Kadokawa publishing credits. In a book with so little to translate, it isn’t great that this was overlooked. Use of Space This is the most frustrating part for me of Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III , because you can see in the previews that space is wasted, especially for environment art. While the larger sizes of the images does well to show all of the details, it does leave some large empty areas as seen below. There is no reason the book couldn’t have included small insights or artists credits on the pages in these areas, which makes their omission worse than it could have been. There is a large page count to accommodate the fact that many pieces take up a full spread, but I’d personally prefer to see images made smaller to accommodate more artwork, the print quality would certainly allow for it. The binding does come into play here though, because the image loss in the centre fold is minimal and a huge improvement over the previous volumes that suffered from this a lot. This is great for a book with 320 pages, as more pages can often exacerbate the problem. I also like that the book includes all of DLC’s artwork instead of splitting it into two volumes again. Value This new release has an RRP of $59.99 or £53.99, putting it at the high end of the artbook pricing range, especially in the UK as it is the equivalent of around $72. I do think this is probably too high, because although the quality of the physical book is good, it is presenting itself as an illustration showcase while lacking the premium print and paper quality found in other books with the same goal. It also includes less content overall that an typical ‘Art of’ book, some of which match or exceed the print and build quality at a lower price. It finds itself in an awkward pricing spot as a result, so unless you’re a hardcore Elden Ring fan, searching for a discount is recommended. Good news then that discounts are already available less than a week after the book's release. Checking Amazon again for consistency, the books is 16% off in the US and 28% off in the UK at the time of writing this, which makes it much more appealing. At around $50 or £40, it puts it at what would have been a more reasonable RRP for the book and therefore easier to recommend. This isn’t a steal, but fans would do well to take advantage of price drops like these as and when they happen. Verdict Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III is full of more incredible artwork from the team at FromSoftware that is finally here for English speaking fans. Those that own previous two entries will find more to enjoy from the artists, with some welcome improvements to the binding. Those that are new to the books may also enjoy seeing the artwork, but as it’s unlike most video game artbooks in its presentation and featured content, it would be recommended with a caution of what to expect. For me personally, I continue to enjoy the designs of the world the developers have created, but the page design from the original publisher Kadokawa continues to frustrate me as there a lot of missed opportunities here. A couple of chapters feel like page fillers and the price is a sticking point as well, leaving me feeling that a game as popular and well received as Elden Ring and the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC could have been better served. The art is exceptional, but as an artbook, I can’t help but feel they could have done so much more. If you are someone that enjoyed being punished by Shadow of the Erdtree and would like to add the book to your own collection, you can order it here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Kadokawa #UdonEntertainment #EldenRing #EldenRingShadowOfTheErdtree #FromSoftware

March 6th 2026 Fans of Gravity Falls will soon be able to take a trip down a weird and surreal memory lane, because an artbook has now been revealed and will look back at the history of the animated show. Revealed on social media, The Art of Gravity Falls will explore the creation and visual development of Dipper and Mabel's strange adventures. Arriving on September 15th 2026 from publisher Hyperion Avenue and coming as a 256-page hardcover, the new book from the show's creator Alex Hirsch and co-writer Rob Renzetti will feature early artwork, unused ideas, creator interviews, easter-eggs, and more. All of this makes it the perfect companion for those that enjoyed the award-winning series and aren't quite ready to leave the craziness of its odd investigations and locals. Alex Hirsch posted about the book himself on X, sharing the below video that reveals a unique foldout hardcover for the book. As well as this, some page previews have also been made available that highlight a mix of artwork from sketches to developed designs. The pages are full too, making the most of the space and presented like a scrap book, emulating the show's chaos while also keeping the page layouts readable. It looks like fans will have a lot to enjoy with 256 pages of art and insights when it arrives later in the year. The book is already available for pre-order on Amazon US and an exclusive version of the book is listed on Barnes & Noble that comes with the litter Dipper received in the series' finale. Both versions have an RRP of $55, with listings outside of the US expected to appear soon with local pricing. Gravity Falls  is a mystery-comedy series from Alex Hirsch that ran from 2012 to 2016 on Disney Channel and Disney XD. It follows twins Dipper and Mabel Pines as they spend the summer in Gravity Falls, Oregon with with their great-uncle, aka Grunkle Stan. This is no normal place though, as they quickly encounter the supernatural, secret societies, and strange mysteries to solve with the help of uncovered journals. The shows contains humour and adventure, winning over audiences with its writing and unique characters, also setting Disney XD's most-watched telecast record when the finale aired. Updates on the book will be shared here as they happen and if you are a fan of the show, be sure to pre-order The Art of Gravity Falls for when it arrives on September 15th 2026. Buy Here Tags; #GravityFalls #Disney #HyperionAvenue #DisneyTelevisionAnimation

Book Details ISBN: 978-1368117869 Publisher: Hyperion Avenue Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 15/09/2026 (September 15th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) TBC About Take a stroll through the history of Gravity Falls in this look back at the hit animated series visuals from creator Alex Hirsch and his team for the first time in this exciting new book. From its inception and early development art, to the unused episodes and interviews with the team behind the show, The Art of Gravity Falls is the perfect companion for fans wanting more from it's weird and wonderful world. The 256-page hardcover also comes with a unique cover that folds open to reveal more secrets underneath. Categories Tags Based On: #GravityFalls Series: #GravityFalls Publisher: #HyperionAvenue Studios: #DisneyTelevisionAnimation Platform: #DisneyPlus #TV Genre: #Comedy #Family

March 6th 2026 Another new release has made its way to The Artbook Collector YouTube channel this week, focusing on the fun and colourful world of Bikini Bottom in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World ! Covering more than 25 years of the classic cartoon, this book highlights the artwork that helped create the original show, its spin-offs, and movies. The adventures and moments of SpongeBob are full of humour and incredible voice performances, but it's the visuals that are full of charm and personality that get a showcase across more than 400 pages in this new hardcover. The book was release March 3rd 2026 by IDW Publishing and can be previewed below. The book takes a look at the early concepts, final designs, 3D models, and more for the many releases of the series, from the 1999 show SpongeBob SquarePants , to the most recent movie released in 2025, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants . The movies make up most of the book, delivering wonderful and colourful art that captures the essence of SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and the rest of the eclectic characters. It also highlights the art for the locations and backgrounds too, giving fans a lot to pore over. There are also some interesting insights from the creators and voice cast that add more details to the history of the the unique series. In my full review of the book I speak on how artwork is a joy to look through and that the early chapters details of the creation of the show are an engaging read. However, some releases getting a better look at the development art than others due to how much is fit into a single volume. Read about this and more here - Book Review . SpongeBob SquarePants  is an animated series that began in 1999 and was created by animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. The show follow the forever positive SpongeBob and his life in the city of Bikini Bottom, including his friends Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Gary, and Squidward. The long running show has become a multigenerational hit, loved for its surreal comedy, bright visuals and appeal to all ages. It has since gone on to have spin-off shows, movies, and video games, as well as merchandise for the biggest fans of the characters. The character continue to endure, becoming one of the most iconic cartoons in history. If you would like to add SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World to your own collection, you can order the book here; Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #SpongeBobSquarePants #IDWPublishing #Nickelodeon

Book Details ISBN: 979-8887244419 Publisher: IDW Publishing Page Count: 416 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 03/03/2026 (March 3rd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) About IDW Publishing is giving fans of everyone's favourite sponge a look at the world of Bikini Bottom and its many characters, covering 25 years of episodes, movies, and spin-offs. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World comes with over 350 pages of concepts for the characters and locations, as well as final art and storyboards. It also includes insights from the creative team, making this one of the best ways to get more from the behind-the-scenes of one of the most iconic cartoons ever created! Preview Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #SpongeBobSquarePants Series: #SpongeBobSquarePants Publisher: #IDWPublishing Studios: #Nickelodeon #NickelodeonAnimationStudio Platform: #Movie #TV Genre: #Comedy #Family