July 11th 2026 The most anticipated movie of the year is no doubt Avengers: Doomsday, it has fans excited to see some of their favourite characters, as well as Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom. One of the ways people also enjoy the Marvel Cinematic Universe is through concept art, but sadly, the upcoming look at the movie in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday - The Art of the Movie has been delayed, but this one is a little more concerning than most. The book was set to release on December 22nd 2026, very shortly after the movie. This is a newer move for Marvel, as post-Endgame, some of the books would come out over a year after the movie or show they were based on (over 2 years in the case of the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law artbook). However, this had begun to narrow down to a few months with the last few releases for the 50+ book series. The look at Doomsday though has been pushed back to an unknown date, and although it is still showing on many websites as coming in December, those that are the first to be updated have delisted or put in a placeholder date. Penguin Random House and Amazon US, who are quick to update their details and therefore the most reliable, have given it a release date of December 25th 2029. This is clearly a placeholder until they have the new date. The Amazon US listing cannot be found in their search and is only accessible via a direct link. Other websites have been updated to, with more expected to do the same. So the big question is why? Well, the usual answer is that we don't know and can't even guess as to why, because publishers are very quiet about their artbook delays, and in the case of Marvel, they seldom even mention they exist. But having spoken to publishers, it's often a number of issues, like printing problems, scheduling issues, assets that aren't ready, the list goes on. In the past, Marvel have done a poor job of delaying a book by a month, only to then keep giving it more and more delays. So perhaps this is a lesson learnt and they aren't committing to a date as they don't want to repeat that mistake. However, this isn't a usual situation because of the delisting, so it could be because of the recent Spider-Man: Brand New Day leaks. For fans fortunate enough to not be aware, Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie also comes out just days after the movie on August 4th 2026, but a video and screenshots of the book have already circulated online. These came by way of AIPT, a comic-focused website who had a review up for the book on July 8th, which was quickly taken down. It's only speculation, but perhaps Marvel stepped in due to spoilers and as a result they are now questioning the release date for Doomsday's artbook in case it happens again. Revealing pages for a book ahead of a release isn't uncommon, it has happened on this website many times, but there are things to consider when doing so. The thought here is that if an artbook is out a long time after the movie, game, or show it is based on, then that's not an issue. Also, if the book is out before the movie, as was the case with The Art of Toy Story 5, then I'll share spoiler-free pages, like character designs or moments seen in trailers. But before the book and the project it's based on, especially for the biggest franchise in cinema history with surprise moments? That could have Kevin Feige knocking on your door. While none of this will be confirmed, Marvel Studios is very cautious with secrets surrounding their releases, so it is reasonable to believe that what happened with Brand New Day could have been the catalyst to delaying Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday - The Art of the Movie. It was good to see them cut the time gap between the movie releases and artbooks right down, but perhaps a month would have been better, as opposed to just days. What happens next will be interesting to see and could set a precedent for any books that come after. Disney did lay off all but one member of the Visual Development team earlier this year, so what happens to the long running artbook series following Avengers: Secret Wars is up in the air. Artwork was likely completed for the releases up to that movie a long time ago as the team was working well in advance (some even leaked online), so at the very least we can hope for at least that book as well. The Daredevil: Born Again artbook that was mentioned by artist Jackson Sze in April 2025 has yet to be listed either, indicating it could be delayed to cover multiple seasons, or it has been cancelled. Unfortunately not all of the projects get the artbook treatment now, with Secret Invasion, Echo, Iron Heart, and more going without, so it wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility. Hopefully the wait for the book will not be too long and fans can get lost in the superb talent of the former Visual Development team and the other artists that contributed to Doomsday. With so many characters featured in the movie, it will no doubt be packed with designs to pore over. Any future updates on Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday - The Art of the Movie will be reported here as they happen, and for those interested, you can wishlist the book below for when it becomes available; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) For more MCU artbooks, including Titan Books' Infinity Saga rereleases, check out a list of reviews for more recent books here; Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie 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 Tags; #MarvelStudios #Marvel #AvengersDoomsday #MCU

July 10th 2026 On The Artbook Collector YouTube channel this week is a preview of the the artwork behind the latest movie in James Cameron's sci-fi blockbuster franchise, with The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash! Released on July 2nd in the UK and coming on July 21st 2026 elsewhere from publisher DK, the 272-page hardcover shares a look at the work of the concept artists and costume designers behind the return to Pandora, including insights into the designs and the making of Avatar: Fire and Ash. You can check out a preview of the book below. Artwork for the new additions to Avatar are found throughout, including the Mangkwan and Verang, the Wind Traders, and the new creatures. The artwork is spectacular as always, with the world of Pandora led by production designer Dylan Cole, and Ben Proctor working on the side of the human technology and the RDA. It's littered with unused designs, all alongside interviews with the creatives and artists to give deeper insights into how it all came together. In my review of the book, I spoke highly of the stunning artwork found in the book, as well as the details shared in the interviews. I did point out though that the black pages are fingerprint and smudge magnets, and don't work well with images that are already dark to begin with. You can read more about the highs and lows of the book in my full review here - Book Review - The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash. The previous artbook for the series, The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water, was also released by DK as well, with The Art of Avatar from Abrams Books released in 2009, but at times very expensive to buy second hand. Production designer Dylan Cole has released his own artbook Creating Worlds: The Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole, which includes a look at some of his pieces from the first and second Avatar movies, including the Flight of Passage Disney ride. In my review I gave it high praise as a gallery style artbook that showcases his immense talent across a number of he has worked on. If you enjoyed the preview of The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash and would like to add the book to your own shelf, you can do so here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #DK #AvatarFireAndAsh #Disney

Book Details ISBN: 978-0241789674 Publisher: DK Page Count: 272 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: US - 21/07/2026 (July 21st 2026) UK - 02/07.2026 (July 2nd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Get a look at the concept art that helped create the return to Pandora in Avatar: Fire and Ash in this new book from DK and 20th Century Studios. 'The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash' will highlight the art departments work to create the new locations of the movie, as well as introduce new characters like Varang. Hundreds of pieces of art are featured across its 272 pages, making the perfect book for those wanting more from James Cameron's world of the Na'vi. Preview Book Review - The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash Categories Tags Based On: #AvatarFireAndAsh Series: #Avatar Publisher: #DK Studio: #20thCenturyStudios #Disney Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #Action #SciFi

July 8th 2026 Artist Shaun Mooney has been working in the video game industry for 20 years, helping to shape worlds with his artwork, as well as developing his 'chunky' visual style. Now though, he's working on his own artbook called DINK!, which will launch on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The book has an A4 landscape format with up to 100 pages of his personal art, both old and new. DINK! comes with the subtitle, 'The Chunky Hard Surface Art of Shaun Mooney', as it will feature his work on spaceships, vehicles, robots, and more, in his standout style. The designs featured inside use a variety of techniques too, including ink, digital painting, and 3D modelling, highlighting his ability to use many mediums to create his designs. Right now, Shaun Mooney has created around 70 pages for DINK!, with the rest hoping to be finished later in the year. He is working along fellow artist Rob Turpin on the page design and will launch the campaign when it has all come together, with goal to get enough funding to publish the book. Fans of sci-fi art with a bold style will enjoy Mooney's work, which carries a lot of character and, as you can see in the art shared here, is appropriately referred to as chunky. His work includes epic spaceships, insect-style tanks, bulky service vehicles, and more. Shaun Mooney has worked as a concept artist, Art Director, game designer, and animator in the games industry, helping to create over 30 titles across multiple visual styles. His releases include Injustice: Gods Among Us, Lego Star Wars, Wipeout Omega Collection, Tron: Catalyst, and The Lord of the Rings: Guardians of Middle-earth. The chunky style will also be present in Trash City Turbo, an upcoming game from Machinefun, an indie studio co-founded by Mooney. In the game, players use street sweeper vehicles to clean up levels as quickly as possible, using boosts and trick jumps to get faster times. You can see some early gameplay below. More on DINK! will be reported here as it is updated, but be sure to head to the Kickstarter page to save the project and be notified when it goes live here - DINK!: The 'chunky' hard surface art of Shaun Mooney. You can also follow Shaun on social media to see more of his art and find his upcoming Trash City Turbo page below; Instagram Bluesky X (formerly Twitter) Trash City Turbo Steam page Cara Tags; #Dink #ShaunMooney #Kickstarter

July 7th 2026 Illustrator Thomas Elliott has worked on huge franchises, including Warhammer and Doom, using his talent to contribute to existing worlds. However, he has also been creating a dark universe of his own called ESKATON, crafting factions and lore alongside his incredible artwork. After years of sharing art online, Thomas is releasing a 250-page artbook through Kickstarter with Mindworks and designer Spiridon. The good news is that ESKATON launched today and can be backed right now! To share more about the book, Thomas was kind enough to speak with me about the exciting new volume and how it all began. Check out the interview below with his art and visit the Kickstarter here - ESKATON - An Art Book by Thomas Elliott. Hi Thomas, thanks for speaking to me about ESKATON! You have been sharing artwork online for your grim universe for some time, but now it’s getting the artbook treatment. How are you feeling now that it will soon be in people’s hands? Thomas Elliott - Hi! Thank you for having me here. I am very excited to finally be sharing ESKATON with the world officially. Holding a gorgeous book in your hands is a very different experience to viewing something online and I am proud, excited, and a little nervous, to see what people make of it. Your war-filled universe is more than a collection of random illustrations and sketches, so for the uninitiated, could you let people know what ESKATON is? TE - ESKATON is a dark science fiction setting of my own making, complete with lore, history, and art. The premise is that humanity has been forced to colonise the stars to escape an Earth that can no longer support life. It is about how we will go to any length to survive and the horrific implications of adapting to worlds not our own. Each world has its own stories, cultures, and visual styles, as the people who landed there have developed differently. Far from being an idyllic story of space exploration, technology in Eskaton has plateaued, space travel is imperfect and we have taken our problems with us to the stars. It takes centuries to reach nearby planets and in the void, humanity becomes alien to itself. What was the origin and goal behind ESKATON, and has that changed at all as you’ve continued to build it? TE - ESKATON has definitely evolved a lot over the years as I've added to it. The original seed for ESKATON was that I wanted to paint sci-fi battle scenes, but didn’t want to simply be making Warhammer 40k fan art. I realised pretty quickly that making my own battle scenes would be a lot easier if I had pre-established characters and factions I could pick and choose from. Out of that, the broad strokes of what would become the Magna Guard and Deformants were born. However, as the setting has deepened and I've given more thought to why the characters are the way they are ESKATON has become something of a reflection on modern life. Existence through unsustainable growth is a reoccurring theme within the book and how we, as a species, are infinitely better at responding to problems than preventing them. I find myself reflecting on contemporary life on this planet and expressing it in its fullest extent in the context of ESKATON. The book is launching on Kickstarter on July 7th, allowing fans to back the project and secure a copy for their collection. What was your approach to the book and what can fans of your work expect to find inside? TE - I want fans to live in the universe of ESKATON and experience it in the same way I have all these years! Everything to do with the book has been with this in mind. I don’t have the budget for a big Hollywood film, but making an immersive art book is next best thing. Within the book there are hundreds of illustrations, most of them traditional, tonnes of lore, and nearly a dozen short stories to bring it to life in peoples imaginations. That sounds like a great mix of content to get lost in your universe. Is there anything inside of the book that you are most proud of, or are most excited for people to discover? TE - There is so much about the book I am proud of. The artwork is amongst the best I've produced in my career so far, and the fact so much of it is traditional ink and oil paintings makes it more so. As I mentioned, there is so much more to ESKATON than just the surface level visuals, the lore that ties everything together has been a labour of love and I am proud and excited to see what people make of that in particular. Please tell us about the cover art, because it jumped out for me with its classic movie poster look that isn’t often seen on artbooks! TE - You've hit the nail on the head! Old school sci-fi films like Flash Gordon and the original Star Wars films have been a huge inspiration over the years. You cant go near those films without seeing the art of Drew Struzan, and he was one of the reasons I wanted to pursue a career in art. ESKATON wouldn’t exist without these influences, so I felt it would be cool to give a nod to its heritage on the cover itself. Your work combines dark realism with otherworldly designs that are easy to get lost in, as seen in the many sketches and illustration you have posted for ESKATON. How did you develop your style and what were your influences? TE - My work has a lot of influences, there is a big chunk of Warhammer 40,000 in there, which is appropriate as I worked in-house for Warhammer for 6 years. The artwork of Paul Dainton, Adrian Smith, and Karl Kopinski are a constant source of inspiration. I feel it is important to mix in real world influences as well and I try and take as much inspiration as possible from things that have actually existed. I have a huge collection of black and white war photos and I am always scouring books and the internet for interesting reference, whether that be unusual military vehicles, creative landscape photography, or bizarre historical clothing. Something I've been particularly enjoying recently is taking the design ques and ‘attitude’ of something, and creating something original that has the same vibe, turning an Apache Attack Helicopter into a mecha for instance. By keeping things linked to the real world, you don’t get too caught up in artistic trends and keep that thread of realism to your work. Making books a reality isn’t always easy, did anything stand out or surprise you when working on the artbook? TE - Curating the book as a whole was something I wasn’t expecting to be such a challenge. By the time I was writing the final drafts of the lore, there was nearly 50,000 words! Particular bits of text have to go with particular pictures and you want to go into detail on things, but also keep it clear how that detail fits into the bigger picture. Balancing all of this was surprisingly difficult and something I wasn’t expecting. ESKATON is a book that follows years of hard work and I’m sure people are curious to know, is this the final culmination before moving on, or if there will be more to share in the future? TE - ESKATON is just the beginning! Now that I have established the setting I want to keep adding to it for the rest of my life. This particular book devotes a lot of time to the events of one particular planet, the toxic death world of Neo Plasia. I will continue to produce art and lore exploring different corners of this universe, how humanity survived, changed, and how we’ve inevitably screwed things up in the process. There will definitely be plenty more to share and I would love to do it in the form of semi-regular art books. To end the interview, let people know why they should support the Kickstarter on July 7th, as well as promoting anything else you have going on. TE - If you love art, you love books, you love Sci-Fi, back the Kickstarter. If you’ve ever enjoyed anything about Warhammer there will something in ESKATON for you, there are illustrations of epic battle scenes, grotesque monsters, and sweeping panoramas, along with tonnes of lore to sink your teeth into and stories to get lost in. Whether you appreciate art or are looking for your next sci-fi hyper fixation, it's all here. On a personal note this will be my first crowdfunded art book, so it would be a mind-blowing experience for it to do well which would make doing future books possible. We are living in a time where living artists are being marginalised in preference for digitally created AI art (very dystopian, maybe this needs to be explored in ESKATON!) This is an opportunity to show the world that living art is valuable and worth supporting. As well as the standard book we will have available signed copies of the book with a drawings done by myself on the front page. Also there will be prints, 75mm miniatures of ESKATON characters, and original paintings available as part of the campaign. Check out the page and I hope you will think of supporting this unique project. Thanks to Thomas Elliott for taking the time to speak with me about ESKATON and sharing the images seen above. Thomas mentioned AI, which is something that is encroaching on the opportunities for artists, so I've long thought that artist driven worlds would become popular in the artbook space, and ESKATON is perfectly suited to be one of them. You can find Thomas' socials below, as well as the Kickstarter campaign page, which you can support to secure a copy of the book for your own collection! Kickstarter - ESKATON - An Art Book by Thomas Elliott Instagram X (formerly Twitter) ArtStation Personal Website Tags; #Eskaton #ThomasElliott #Kickstarter #Interview

July 6th 2026 Titan Books are back with their next entry in the ongoing Infinity Saga series, giving fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe the chance to collect the artbooks they may have missed out on. The latest entry takes us back to the always fun art behind Scott Lang’s adventures in Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie! The 18th of 22 books has a release date of July 7th 2026 and is a rerelease of the 2018 original. A copy has kindly been sent to me by Titan Books, and as an owner of the original, I can also compare the two for those that own that version as well. Check out my review here, with the comparison photos at the end. Build Quality Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie (shortened for the purpose of this review) comes as a 27cm x 24cm hardcover and a generous 288 pages of artwork. It includes a dustjacket with the always impressive artwork from the movies’ Visual Development Supervisor, Andy Park. The paper quality is excellent as seen with the others in the series, with a good print finish and strong binding too. This is all no surprise, as Titan Books have been releasing artbooks for a very long time, and even just based on previous Infinity Saga releases, this was always going to be good from a build quality perspective. Content In case you didn’t know, the rereleases contain the same content as the original books, with small adjustments for size. This means that like the over 50 other books you can find for the MCU, you’re getting hundreds of pieces of concept art, all alongside insights from some of the creatives. The book follows the plot of the movie, focusing on characters and locations with each chapter. This includes suit and costume design, starting with a look at the Ant-Man suit and the updates for its return. This is what a lot of fans love to see and it’s not lacking in this release, Andy Park and his team deliver a wealth of unused variations and ideas to pore over. Ant-Man and the Wasp of course get multiple spreads for their look in the movie, but Hank Pym is not left out either, with some exploration of the Quantum Realm suit that I really enjoyed. The big surprise is how much space is dedicated to Janet van Dyne, who gets 16 total spreads of weird and wonderful concepts that range from alien-looking costumes, to technology-driven armour. The movie was also the introduction of Ghost too, who also gets a big focus with some very different designs that didn’t make the final cut. When it comes to suit and costumes, this volume really does a great job at sharing a lot of interesting artwork. The Quantum Realm takes up a large portion of Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie, which helps establish its look in later appearances as well. There is a lot of abstract concepts that allows the art team to really get creative, so I like that a large amount was featured here. From geometric worlds, to strange organic shapes, the eclectic styles and use of colour makes it a highlight of the book. This is before you even get to the weird quantum creatures, which includes tardigrades, but also strange looking insects too that readers will enjoy seeing. Another big highlight is the keyframes that play with the size of Scott Lang, which include playing with his daughter and action sequences with giant exploding cola bottles. Ant-Man is a fun character and that’s felt in these painted moments. More unused ideas are shared here, and you find yourself wishing that they had been used, because they all make interesting use of the shrinking and growing possibilities thanks to the Pym Particles. Elsewhere you get blueprints of the technology developed by Hank and Janet, such as the Quantum Tunnel, a look at locations, vehicles, and storyboards so good that I wish there was more. When it comes to the art, this is a fantastic curation that packs a lot in, highlighting the incredible talent of the Visual Development team as you can see in the previews. This isn’t all you get, because insights into the movie, characters, and art design are also shared through interviews. Director Peyton Reed, Ant-Man himself Paul Rudd, artists Andy Park, Jackson Sze, Adam Ross, Ian Joyner, and more share their thoughts and approaches for some engaging reading. A nice addition are Hank Pym Log Entries, in-character notes that comment on what Hank was doing and thinking during the movie’s plot. There’s not a huge amount of reading in total, but what you do get is enough to add real value, something Marvel has always done well. I do think some text would benefit from being darker though to make it more visible. Credits Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie, like all others in the series, does a wonderful job at crediting the artists. On each page you get the surname of person responsible for the art, and at the back of the book you can see their full names and all the pages they are featured on. Consistency is king when you’re doing a good job! Use of Space The page design of the series continues to land well, giving all the art room to breathe, while also fitting a lot in. With 288 pages, some books would leave space empty, but Marvel share so much that pages make the most of the real estate available. Text is well places too, although it is smaller than what you will see elsewhere, but I like the choice, as this isn’t an ‘Art and Making of’ book, it’s art focused, so it’s balanced well as a result. Backgrounds are simple, although some do use graph paper, most notably on pages with concepts and blueprints for technology, but this is done well and doesn’t distract from the images. There are a number of double page spreads too, but the image loss in the centre fold is minimal or non-existent thanks to the books binding. Overall, the Marvel designers, along with the resizing and binding from Titan Books, makes the presentation brilliant as always. Value Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie has an RRP of $50 or £35, which is the norm for artbooks in 2026, so there’s no issues here. While The Infinity Saga series is a little smaller in dimensions compared to other books, the amount of pages, build quality, and content make this a more than fair price that fans will appreciate. Using Amazon as always for comparisons, the book is already being sold under £30 in the UK, a very good price for the book. In the US there are currently no discounts, but that can often be the case, as they tend to appear upon or just after release. Previous entries are selling for under $40, which would also be a great price point. Whether at full price, or with a discount, there is great value in this look at Ant-Man and the Wasp. Comparison to the Original The original book, simply titled, Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie, came with a slipcase and a book that was sightly larger. While the slipcase was nice to have for protection, going without has allowed the price to be lowered for The Infinity Saga rerelease. The art on the front is the same for the dustjacket and slipcase as seen below. The design on the original book also matches the design underneath the dustjacket on the new book. Albeit smaller, the new 2026 book is much thicker, due to the higher quality paper. It also improves on the binding as well to compensate for the thickness. The print finish is equally good in both and the new edition does resize some of the images to account for the dimensions, but it’s handled very well. In fact, the artist credits are just slightly larger, making them more clear which I like. The original can have a wide variety of second hand prices online, and isn’t one of the rarer books, but getting a new release with all the same content and some improvements makes Titan Books’ version easier to recommend. Those that missed out on the original have a great chance to enjoy the artwork with this well executed rerelease. Verdict Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie feels like it was made with Pym Particles, because inside this single book is a huge amount of stunning artwork of unused costumes, keyframes, abstract worlds, and much more. The artists led by Andy Park are masters of their craft and pull you into the Quantum Realm and its infinite possibilities. The art comes with detailed insights to add even more value, and comes well-presented in a quality hardcover. Those that missed out before, or have more recently become fans of the MCU, will love this look at the fun and strange life of Scott Lang, making it a great addition to your shelf. If you enjoyed the review and would like a copy of your own, you can order the book here; Buy Here / Buy Here UK For more from the MCU, read more reviews of other books from Marvel Studios; 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 Tags; #Marvel #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU #TitanBooks #TheInfinitySaga #AntManAndTheWasp

July 3rd 2026 This week on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is a preview of the highly anticipated release, The Art of Star Wars: Andor from Abrams Books! This volume of artwork was released on June 30th 2026 and covers all episodes of the hit show, from its inception after Rogue One ended, to finishing the second season. It comes with 288 pages of artwork and was written by Phil Szostak, author of previous Star Wars artbooks. Check out a preview of the book below. Concept art can be found for the characters, costumes, weapons, vehicles, locations, and more, everything you expect in a look at a galaxy far, far away. Like the many other Star Wars artbooks, insights are shared for the designs and creation of the show too, with a huge amount of detail shared through interviews with Tony Gilroy and the rest of the creative team, including the artists themselves. This then is the perfect companion to the show, and an excellent book to have alongside The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story that the series was a prequel to. In my review, I spoke highly of the release, complimenting not just the stunning artwork, but the presentation and amount of detail shared. Star Wars has a rich catalogue of artbooks, including for its movies and live-action shows, with this being another superb addition to that line-up. You can read the review in full here: Book Review - The Art of Star Wars: Andor. After a long gap between artbook releases, the Abrams series returned earlier this year with another fantastic book, The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte, sharing a look at the first live-action release for the High Republic period. Another book is coming on November 3rd 2026, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, which will cover not just the new show, but the third season of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, completing the artbook releases for the adventures of Din Djarin and Grogu. If you enjoyed the preview of The Art of Star Wars: Andor and would like to add the book to your own shelf, you can do so here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #AbramsBooks #StarWars #StarWarsAndor #Lucasfilm #Disney

Book Details ISBN: 978-1419775680 Publisher: Abrams Books Page Count: 288 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 30/06/2026 (June 30th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Star Wars: Andor fans can jump into the art and insights behind the show with this book from Lucasfilm and Abrams Books. With a look at the concept art for the characters, locations, ships, key frames, and more, readers will get to see how the visuals came together for the series. As well as this, the book also includes a look at the production art and props, along with interviews and insights from the creative team. The Art of Star Wars: Andor covers all 24 episodes of the show in one volume and will include deep dives into how the show was made, from the release of the movie Rogue One, to wrapping up the second season. This is the ultimate companion to the show that celebrates and showcases the incredible artwork from the team behind Andor. Previews Book Review - The Art of Star Wars: Andor Categories Tags Based On: #StarWarsAndor Series: #StarWars Publisher: #AbramsBooks Studio: #Lucasfilm #Disney Platform: #DisneyPlus #TV Genre: #SciFi #Action

July 3rd 2026 Avatar: Fire and Ash is arguably the most visually impressive movie ever released, bringing people back into the world of Pandora with extraordinary effects. It’s not just the technology that makes the Avatar series special though, it’s also the designs and ideas, all of which James Cameron and the team of artists crafted with deep care. The talent of that team and the details of the movie’s development is celebrated in the new book, The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash! Released on July 2nd in the UK, and coming July 21st in the US, publisher DK are back with another book for the blockbuster trilogy, giving fans the chance to see the designs behind the Sully family’s latest chapter. I’ve been able to sit with the book, and so I can now share my thoughts for those considering picking it up. Build Quality The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash comes as a large 30cm x 28.5cm hardcover with 272 pages. The book cover is strong and the pages inside are high quality gloss, what we expect from an artbook. The binding is tight though, meaning that it doesn’t flex at all when the book is open, leaving the paper to do all the work, which isn’t ideal for double page spreads. The cover artwork from production designer Dylan Cole is a perfect piece to feature (seen above), highlighting the Mangkwan as the villains for a nice change from the typical heroes. Content Inside the book there are hundreds of pieces of art and a lot of reading to do too, making it much more of an ‘Art and Making of’ style book. Fans are treated to a lot of content to get lost in, shared through interviews with the minds behind the movie. If you are familiar with the previous book, The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water, you’ll notice there is a more balanced focus on art and text, with less art per spread on average. The artwork is simply stunning throughout, the artists that work with James Cameron and at Weta Workshop have created images that at times could be mistaken for stills from the movie. Unlike other artbooks that have a lot more loose concepts and sketches, what you see here are pieces that are incredibly detailed, even for the unused ideas. While I personally like seeing more rough sketches included, the frame-worthy collection of art here will cause anyone to stop and admire the pages, all of which you can imagine seeing on-screen. Dylan Cole, Zachary Berger, Jonathon Bach, Ben Procter, and many more show why they are the ones working on a visual powerhouse, because their talent makes them some of the best in the industry. The art covers all aspects of the movie; the characters, costumes, weapons, creatures, locations, technology, keyframes, and more. The chapters follow the story and break down different aspects as it moves along. While doing this, it gives room to focus on specific elements, including a look at Verang’s design, her Mangkwan followers, and the Wind Traders, the three biggest new additions to the lore of Avatar. It’s generous in showing unused designs too, including Mangkwan child soldiers, and a highlight for me, the flying Windray used to pull the Wind Trader's gondolas. The costume design and keyframes also stood out for me throughout, all of which are gallery-worthy. Alongside the art are in-depth details and insights into the making of the movie and its designs, often told through the perspective of different people with interviews. Whether it’s James Cameron, production designers Dylan Cole and Ben Proctor, costume designer Deborah L. Scott, or property master Ben Elliott, you get to learn about what it takes to craft such a huge movie. Readers will get to learn about the work of Weta Workshop and the thousands of real props and costumes they built, the inspiration used by the art team, the reasons things were changed and discarded, and so much more. Film buffs will get as much out of this as those that are interested in the artwork. A couple of things hold the book back for me, the big one is the use of black backgrounds. I’m not a fan of these in general, but here they are terrible for fingerprint marks. I even turned the pages lightly and avoided the tips of my fingers, but it still left smudges. It doesn’t always happen with dark backgrounds, but here it’s unavoidable. On top of that, some of the images are dark, as seen below, which looks worse on a black page. It was a bad choice, because they can be annoyingly reflective under a light at the best of times, without these additional issues. An example of a dark image on the black background The other thing is that, while the artwork deserves to shine with its wonderful detail, I’d have liked to see more images at a slightly smaller size, as seen in spreads for The Way of Water’s artbook. A book this big can either take a gallery-like approach, or fit more in like other ‘Art of’ volumes. In this case it’s sometimes caught between the two, but with the movie being such a design and visual powerhouse, more would be preferable, especially as there is no doubt a huge amount of art left unseen. Credits DK has done a superb job at including credits for every image, so you know who did what. Some are just listed as Weta Workshop which is a shame, but putting these notes on the page with a small description of the image is always the best way to go. There is also a page at the back that lists the credits too, an always thoughtful touch. Use of Space I’ve already touched on this with the image sizes being maybe a little too big for my tastes, rather than fitting more in. However, the pages are neatly organised, the layouts are clear and the backgrounds are block colour to make the art the focus of the eye. It doesn’t do anything fancy and I never have a problem with that, overdesign can ruin a good book, so I like what they did. I’m not a big fan of the pulled quotes in a large font though, it works in some books, but again, I’d always prefer space for more art when Avatar’s world is so rich. The binding does factor into to this part of the review, because a lot of images cross the centre fold. Without the flexibility of the page block, it means that the paper does all the work when opening the spreads and it does cause image loss in the centre fold, particularly at the start and end of the book. Sometimes it’s very little, but some are affected more. This is always a risk, because designing the pages on a screen this way can look excellent, but it’s a gamble on the binding. It definitely doesn’t help the fingerprint issue when you have to hold down the pages either. Value This volume of art comes with an RRP of $50 or £35, which is in the normal range for an artbook of this size. The currency exchange is fair here too, where other publishers have the book at a higher relative price for the UK and Europe in most cases. In this regard, the pricing is fair and won’t offend collectors. At the time of writing this a few weeks ahead of the US release, and using Amazon as always for consistency, there is no discount on the book as yet, but this could change around its launch. In the UK where it is releasing now, it is under £27, a very good price for the book. Offers come and go of course, but I think around $40 or £30 is a very good deal if you like what you see in the previews. Verdict The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash comes with incredible artwork that leaves you in awe of Pandora all over again. The interviews and details about the making of the movie, the casting, the design insights, and more, add another level of value that I found very engaging. However, the presentation of this falls a bit flat due to the binding, black pages, and some use of the space. It’s a book that almost certainly looked better on-screen, but the physical release didn’t quite do it justice. It still ultimately has a lot to enjoy, but the bar for Avatar is set high, and this feels like a slight step down from the previous artbook for The Way of Water. Despite this, I could still recommend it to those that loved the movie, but collectors and artists looking for inspiration might find it’s worth waiting for a discount. If you enjoyed the review and would like a copy for your own collection, you can order it below. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) For more art, including some from previous Avatar movies, production designer Dylan Cole released his own artbook titled Creating Worlds: The Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole. It was one of my favourite releases of last year and you can read my review of that book here. Tags; #DK #Avatar #AvatarFireAndAsh

July 1st 2026 Mike Mignola, the mind and artist behind Hellboy, is sharing his art at an upcoming exhibition at the Philippe Labaune Gallery in New York, and the good news for the many that can't make it there, is that they will soon be able to enjoy the art too. Circus of Bones: The Art of Mike Mignola will share a look at that artwork, as well as some other pieces when it arrive later this year. Coming by way of publisher Image Comics, the book is set to be released on December 1st 2026. This upcoming 144-page hardcover will share a look at 53 watercolor paintings that will be shared at the gallery, allowing more people to enjoy Mignola's incredible bold, and often surreal, work. Not only this though, but Circus of Bones will also feature more original artwork of pencil drawings and inks, making this a nice book for the shelf of collectors, even for the people that already attended the show. The book arrives less than two months after the gallery ends, which runs from September 17th to October 24th. This isn't the first exhibition or book either, as in 2024, Hell, Ink & Water: The Art of Mike Mignola was published and shared his art that was on display at the Philippe Labaune Gallery that year as well. Below you can see a cover of that book, and a watercolor piece titled Lost Hope that was shared at his last show. For those that don't know, Mike Mignola is an American comic book writer and artist, most famous for his series Hellboy. He worked at both Marvel and DC, before taking his unique style with heavy shadows and bold shapes and creating the Hellboy comic (and resulting multimedia franchise) in the early 1990's. As well as using gothic themes and the supernatural for that series, he has also used it for other comic books, making him a favourite amongst readers, as well as an influence to other artists to this day. Updates for Circus of Bones: The Art of Mike Mignola will be shared here as they happen, and those interested in the book can pre-order or wishlist the book below; Buy Here / Buy Here UK (Wishlist Only) Tags; #ImageComics #MikeMignola #Hellboy

Book Details ISBN: 978-1534358065 Publisher: Image Comics Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 01/12/2026 (December 1st 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK TBC About The mind and artist behind Hellboy, Mike Mignola, shares a look at some of his artwork in this new hardcover volume, featuring 53 watercolor paintings from his exhibition at the Phillipe Labaune Gallery in New York from September 2026. As well as this, the 144-page hardcover will share pencil drawings and ink illustrations, all of which was scanned from the original art to be presented in this collection, Circus of Bones: The Art of Mike Mignola! Categories Tags Based On: #CircleOfBones #MikeMignola Series: N/A Publisher: #ImageComics Platform: #Book Genre: #Fantasy

June 30th 2026 Another Artbook News Roundup is now live on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, sharing news from the artbook world that happened in July! The roundup again collects an overview of the stories reported on the website, in which the full details can be on the News section of the site. This month came with 3 updates, 2 delays, 7 new reveals, and 7 upcoming books for the month of July. Featured books include The Blood of Dawnwalker: The Art of the Game, The Art and Making of Gears of War: E-Day, Spider-Man: Brand New Day - The Art of the Movie, and Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game. Check out the video below below and feel free to leave feedback! Any other news missed during the time the video was being made will be shared in the next roundup, and if you think I missed anything, 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: July 2026. Happy collecting! Tags; #TitanBooks #Marvel #DarkHorse #InsightEditions #CloverPress #UdonEntertainment #Wolverine #SpiderMan #FinalFantasy #GearsofWar #MarvelComics

June 30th 2025 The summer continues with more artbooks coming out over the next month with a nice handful to be excited for. If your wallet wasn't already feeling the pain the year, it certainly will as we head into the heavier back half of 2026! 7th - Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie Titan Books continues its series of MCU rereleases with Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Ant-Man and the Wasp: The Art of the Movie, the 18th book that covers the huge run from Iron Man through to Avengers: Endgame. The book comes with 288 pages of concept art for the return of Ant-Man, with Hope van Dyne putting on the Wasp suit on-screen for the first time. Get a look at early and unused designs and key art for the suits, technology, and locations, all alongside written insights from the movie creatives and artists. It's the first Marvel Studios artbook released since the core Visual Development team was laid off earlier this year, m\king this a great way to celebrate their work. Buy Here / Buy Here UK 14th - The Art of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Ubisoft and Titan Books are partnering again to set sail in the world of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, this time for the new Resynced version. Coming as a 192-page hardcover, The Art of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced will give players a look at the artwork and upgrades to the 2013 original, with insights shared once again by author Paul Davies. This is an interesting release, as it's the first one for a full remake from Ubisoft, so it will be interesting to see how the book publisher will approach the contents. The tale of Edward Kenway is popular though, likely causing the game to create a big splash when it arrives just before the book on July 9th, making this a piece of loot that many will want to add to their collection. Buy Here / Buy Here UK 14th - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania A timely release for the next book after the reveal of the final part of the Final Fantasy VII remakes, this book covers the artwork, details, and storyboards for the last release Rebirth. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania is the English release of the book from Square Enix after its release in Japan in December 2024, coming with the same content across 208 pages. This release follows Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania, with a third almost certainly set to be revealed when Revelations launches in the future. Buy Here / Buy Here UK 21st - The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham was set to arrive in May, but was delayed just before its release, which isn't the first time that has happened. The book from Clover Press will be worth the wait for fans though, because they deliver high-quality hardcovers that give artists' work the showcase they deserve. It comes with over 200 pages of Kirkham's art for Spider-Man, X-Men, Moon Knight, and more, now coming to retail stores after a hugley successful Kickstarter campaign. Buy Here / Buy Here UK 21st - The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash One of the least surprising artbook announcements now, but also one of the most anticipated. The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash will share a look at the artwork for the visually stunning movie, including the world of Pandora and the unique fauna and flora that make it special. DK is the publisher again, this time giving fans 272 pages and hundreds of pieces of artwork to pore over. The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water was superb, so expect another fantastic release from the publisher and the talented team behind the designs. Buy Here / Buy Here UK 28th - Legend of Mana: The Art of Mana—30th Anniversary Edition Dark Horse end the releases for July with an English release of Legend of Mana: The Art of Mana—30th Anniversary Edition! The book was originally released in Japan in 2025, but now gets a Western release to highlight some of the artwork behind Legend of Mana in this 80-page special. Enjoy a look at the early pixel art, locations, and characters, along with illustrations the classic release. 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 #MarvelStudios #FinalFantasy #SquareEnix #Avatar #DK #DarkHorse #AssassinsCreed

June 29th 2026 Square Enix are continuing their ongoing series of books for Final Fantasy XIV, giving players of the popular MMO a chance to enjoy the art behind the world they created. Coming later this year is a look at more art for the Dawntrail expansion in their upcoming book, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail -- The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity-. The softcover was revealed by Square Enix Books on social media on June 19th and went under the radar here, but can now be added to the record here. Since sharing the post, the book has gone live on retailer listings for pre-order ahead of its December 15th release date. What's interesting, is that this date seems to be the same in both English and Japanese, when typically Japan get the books earlier on. This is the second volume that covers the expansion, with Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail --The Art of Succession -Relics of Heritage- being released in 2025. Like that book, the new volume shares hundreds of pieces of artwork for the characters and locations of Tural, but through to Patch 7.5 of the game. This means that The Arcadion, Echoes of Vana’diel, and Cosmic Exploration will be found inside. A bonus code is also included in the book for a Lolly Cat minion too. Final Fantasy XIV is not lacking for artbooks, with this being the 11th in the series. Despite there being so many, this upcoming release still has a huge 304 pages, highlighting how much work the artists put into the game more the 15 years after it launched in 2010. Below is the last release, and the first volume for Dawntrail, The Art of Succession -Relics of Heritage-. The iconic series had another two artbooks scheduled for 2026. The first was The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide that was released on May 5th, sharing a look at the DLC for Final Fantasy XIV. The second book, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania, hits shelves next month on July 14th as an English version of the Japanese original that highlights the art, models, and insights, behind the second part of the epic VII remake. Square Enix Books is keeping themselves very busy, and that's never a bad thing for fans and collectors. The commitment to sharing a look at the talent of their teams is always good to see, and many books for the art, stories, and worlds of the games are worked constantly. So much so that Square Enix have this entire division dedicated to publishing them. There's never a bad time to be someone that plays Final Fantasy, but that also applies to people that enjoy artwork! Updates on Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail -- The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- will be reported here should they happen, and those interested can pre-order the book below; Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #SquareEnix #SquareEnixBooks #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyXIV

Book Details ISBN: 978-1646093601 Publisher: Square Enix Books Page Count: 304 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 15/12/2026 (December 15th 2026) Other Editions: Japanese Edition Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Square Enix share a look at more from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail in this second volume of artwork. Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail -- The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- features 304 pages of art for the characters, locations, weapons, and more, all found in the expansion set in Tural. This book follows the release of The Art of Succession -Relics of Heritage- and includes the game's content through Patch 7.5. It is also the 11th artbook in the series for Final Fantasy XIV. Categories Tags Based On: #FinalFantasyXIVDawntrail Series: #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyXIV Publisher: #SquareEnixBooks Studio: #SquareEnix Platform: #PC #Xbox #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX #PlayStation #PS4 #PS5 Genre: #RPG #MMORPG

June 28th 2026 Grasshopper Interactive's Romeo is a Deadman brought the strange and over the top story and gameplay people have come to expect from the mind of Goichi "Suda51" Suda. The sci-fi game is now getting some extra love, in the form of an artbook titled The Art of Romeo is a Deadman. The book was announced on social media on June 24th by Grasshopper Manufacture, also revealing the cover art seen above. It is set to feature artwork for the characters and environments as any good artbook should, but is also noted as including 2D comic scenes as well. Hoever, in a reply to the post, they did add the following; "By the way - and this should've been included in the original tweet (my bad) - this art book will be a digital release; we didn't want to mislead anyone!" This is always a shame for collectors, as nothing beats the feeling and quality of having a book in your hands, but it's good that it was clarified. Little else is known about the book, which includes the page count, price, and how it will be sold, but the developer said more details are to come soon. They did however share a couple of images with a peak at the pages and an environment art piece as seen below. Romeo is a Dead Man is a violent sci-fi action game from Grasshopper Manufacture that give players the control of Romeo Stargazer, a half-dead FBI agent that is trapped between life and death after a catastrophic event. He travels through time taking on criminals using high-tech weapons and strange abilities. The game's hack-and-slash combat, dark humour, and visual style, make it another unique title in the developers catalogue, on that many will be happy to get lost in again through as artbook. Future updates about The Art of Romeo is a Deadman will be reported here as they happen, and be sure to head over to the News section of the site to stay up to date on other announcements. Tags; #GrasshopperManufacture #RomeoIsADeadman

Book Details ISBN: N/A Publisher: Grasshopper Manufacture Page Count: TBC Format: Digital Publication Date: TBC Other Editions: N/A Buy Here TBC About Developer Grasshopper manufacture shares a look at the art behind their sci-fi action game in a digital artbook. The over the top game from the mind of Goichi "Suda51" Suda delivers some fantastic visuals, all of which were created by an art team that gets to show their talent in this new book. The Art of Romeo is a Deadman includes characters, backgrounds, comic scenes, and more. Categories Tags Based On: #RomeoIsADeadman Series: #RomeoIsADeadman Publisher: #GrasshopperManufacture Studio: #GrasshopperManufacture Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #SciFi #Action

June 27th 2026 Dark Horse Books' upcoming look at the work of comic book legend Jack Kirby arrives later this year, giving fans a chance to enjoy a volume of more classic covers. The wait for The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3 is a little longer now though, as the release date has been updated by the publisher. As spotted on the Dark Horse website, the book has been moved from November 3rd to November 24th, a setback of a couple of weeks. The reason is unknown, but delays are frequent as visitors to this website will know, and rarely come with an acknowledgement by publishers. A couple of weeks isn't too painful though, so Kirby fans can still treat themselves to the book before or during the holiday season. Prior to this, there were already multiple artbooks coming out on November 3rd, making it crowded, as you can find on the Upcoming page. Not only this, but Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game was just revealed by Dark Horse for November 3rd as well, so this move gives the upcoming volume some breathing room. Volume 3 comes as a 232-page hardcover with a look at comic covers Kirby created between 1969 and 1978, and is the final of three books in the series. The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 1 came in in 2025, and features the years 1961 to 1964. The The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 2 arrived in February of 2026 and filled the gap of 1960 to 1968. These books seen above, in combination with the upcoming third release are perfect shelf pieces for comic book collectors. On June 9th 2026, Dark Horse also released The Art of The Mighty Thor , a volume of art and stories for the God of Thunder from Jack Kirby and Walter Simonson, so there's far from a lack of Kirby content to sink your teeth into in the artbook world. This book contains full issues, as well as commentary and pencils. Future updates will be shared here should they happen, and fans can order The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3 and the other volumes below; The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3: Buy Here The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 2: Buy Here / Buy Here UK The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 1: Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #MarvelComics #Marvel #JackKirby #DarkHorse

Book Details ISBN: 978-1681161440 Publisher: Legendary Publishing Page Count: 240 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 22/12/2026 (December 22nd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About The third part in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation, Dune: Part Three brings with it a look behind the scenes at the creation and visuals behind the epic movie. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three is written by Stephanie Broos and producer Tanya Lapointe, and shares a look at the artwork and on set photos behind the final part of Paul Atreides' story. Interviews with the cast and crew also shed light on the hard work that goes into creating a sci-fi blockbuster, making this the ultimate book for fans of Dune. Categories Tags Based On: #DunePartThree Series: #Dune Publisher: #LegendaryPublishing Studio: #LegendaryPictures #WarnerBrosPictures Platform: #Movies Genre: #SciFi #Action

June 26th 2026 Another new release joins The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, with a look at the art behind the wall-crawler in his early years in The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! The book was released on June 23rd 2026 by Abrams Books in partnership with Marvel Animation, and comes as a 240-page hardcover volume. It covers the first season of the show through art and insights from the creatives behind Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. You can see the preview of the book below. Fans of the show can find the early explorations for the show from the art tea, as well as a huge amount of suit designs for Spider-Man himself. Other characters also get space dedicated to their look, including Daredevil and Scorpion. Throughout is artwork for the characters, locations, and set dressing, giving readers a full look at the talent of the team. Alongside this is a history of the show and insights into the designs and episodes, making it the perfect companion to the first season. In my review I highlights the fun mix of art styles early on in the book, as well as the amount that is shared inside, all of which is presented on well-designed pages. You can read my full review of the book here; Book Review - The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This is not the first time that Marvel Animation and Abrams Books have worked together, as seen last year with X-Men '97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series, a look at the return of the iconic cartoon. Prior to this they also published The Art of Marvel Studios’ What If...?, but have not released another since sharing a look at the first season of the show. If you're a fan of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and enjoyed the book preview above, you can order The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man below; Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #AbramsBooks #SpiderMan #YouFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #Marvel #MarvelAnimation #Disney

Book Details ISBN: 978-1419787751 Publisher: Abrams Books Page Count: 240 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 23/06/2026 (June 23rd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) About The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man from Abrams Books collects artwork for the first season of the popular show that follows a new take on Peter Parker's life as Spider-Man. This hardcover volumes features sketches, concepts, storyboards, cels, and more, for this iteration of Spider-Man, New York, and its many villains. The show stood out by capturing the classic comic book visual style in combination with modern animation techniques, as well as including character from the wider Marvel universe, including Daredevil, Iron Man, and more, all of which can be pored over in this exciting book. Previews Book Review - The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Categories Tags Based On: #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan Series: #SpiderMan #Marvel #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan Publisher: #AbramsBooks Studio: #MarvelStudiosAnimation #MarvelStudios #MCU #Disney Platform: #TV #DisneyPlus Genre: #SuperHero

June 25th 2026 The highly anticipated game Wolverine is unleashed this September on PlayStation 5, allowing players to take control of everyone's favourite Canadian mutant. This isn't the only thing to look forward to though, as Insomniac Games will share the artwork that helped make it happen in a new artbook, Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game! Being made in partnership with Dark Horse Books, the book comes as a 9" x 12" hardcover with 208 pages of artwork and insights to pore over. The reveal came with the above cover art, which is not final, and a release date of November 3rd 2025, just a couple of months after the game launches. It will the artwork of the talented team for the characters in the game, with Omega Red confirmed as seen in the page previews below, as well as Logan himself. Based on what we know about the game, we can expect to see art for Jean Grey and Mystique as well. Locations are also included, such as Madripoor and Tokyo. Below are some spread of costume designs for Wolverine and Omega Red. Dark Horse was also the publisher behind The Art of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, a game set in the same shared universe as Marvel's Wolverine, and based on that we know we can expect more than just characters and locations, which could include weapons and keyframes. The page previews highlight that Omega Red can drain the life force from others, and that tactical style gear was explored for Wolverine. Below are more previews, that feature a look at the deadly Sentinels and Madripoor, with Trask Tower being confirmed as a building there. This exciting look at the game will no doubt be popular among fans, but isn't the biggest surprise either, as PlayStation are very good at giving their first party games the artbook treatment, as are Marvel Games, so both companies working together on this meant the announcement was just a matter of time. It was even featured on my list of artbook predictions from the recent PlayStation State of Play, but is still nonetheless fantastic to see confirmed. To get an idea of what to expect, you can check out my video preview of The Art of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 here; Dark Horse and Marvel Games have been working together for some time now on artbooks, with The Art of Marvel Snap and The Art of Marvel Rivals arriving last year, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game being published very soon on August 11th. Dark Horse are one of the biggest publishers for video game artbooks, delivering consistent high-quality hardcovers for some of the biggest titles around, giving people more reasons to look forward to a look at Wolverine's latest blood soaked outing. Listings for Marvel's Wolverine: The Art of the Game are beginning to appear online and the pre-orders should be going live soon. Future updates will be shared as they happen, as well as a review when the book arrives on November 3rd 2026. You can wishlist the book in the US below; Buy Here Tags; #Marvel #MarvelsWolverine #InsomniacGames #PlayStation #MarvelGames #Wolverine #DarkHorse

June 24th 2026 In the new era of Star Wars, one of the strongest receptions from fans was for Andor, the tumultuous life of Cassian in the lead up to Rogue One. It’s more nuanced and sometimes adult story landed well, but it was also no less visually impressive with its locations and sets, making The Art of Star Wars: Andor a book that a lot of people are excited for. The book will be released on June 30th 2026 by Abrams Books and is once again authored by Phil Szostak. It was a longer wait than expected, but that was to cover both seasons of the show in one volume. A copy has arrived here a little early, so I’ve been able to sit with the book and can now share my thoughts! Build Quality If you have bought a Star Wars artbook from Abrams before, you know you’re going to get and that’s a good thing. The hardcover contains 288 pages of artwork and insights on high-quality gloss paper, coming in at 30cm x 27.5cm, making it a large book. It’s a sturdy hardcover too, and is surprisingly heavy. It is good then that the binding is also up to the same standard, holding the pages securely with a little flexibility. The print quality is also fantastic, with vibrant colours and great clarity, even with the darker images. The cover from artist Chester Carr seen above is on the dustjacket, with another piece of art from Vincent Jenkins hidden underneath on the book itself. It’s always nice to get more artwork when the dustjacket is taken off, so I’m happy to see the extra effort here. Content The Art of Star Wars: Andor has as many details and visuals to enjoy as the show itself. This isn’t just a collection of artwork, this is a detailed behind the scenes history of the making of the show, as well as a look at the episodes and characters. That’s not to say it’s lacking in art either, because there is a huge amount to pore over, making this a book you can spend a lot of time with, as I did myself. To speak on the art first, there’s no surprise that it’s incredible throughout. The bar is always set high for the Star Wars movies and shows, because Lucasfilm and ILM have some of the best in the industry working on their designs. From Adam Brockbank and Jake Lunt Davies, to Peter McKinstry and Chester Carr, the talent on display across the board is undeniable. For me personally, I’m often drawn the ship and location concepts for Star Wars, as they look spectacular, while also remaining somewhat grounded to the real world. In this look at Andor though, the costume design also stood out, including the contrast between the practical and worn clothing seen on Ferrix, to the elegant costume designs for characters on Coruscant. There is a nice mix of contrast between many elements of the show, and therefore this book, which always makes volumes of art more interesting. The book begins with a look at the journey of the show and its inception after Rogue One, including winning over Tony Gilroy to join and beginning the artwork for the show under the codename ‘Whitesnake’. All of this, and what follows in the book is delivered brilliantly by author Phil Szostak, and includes interviews with the producers, department directors, and more. From here you get into the artwork for the show itself, that isn’t presented in episodes as I was anticipating, but rather the locations. The first is Kenari, where Cassian Andor came from, and much like the character, the books continues to tell the story of its production. This continues throughout, detailing the building of the teams, the problems shooting during covid and industry strikes, finding places to shoot in the UK, building sets, and so much more. It doesn’t hold back on sharing information, so fans will not be lacking for engaging insights. The bulk of the written content is at the start of each chapter/ location, before sharing spreads dedicated to artwork. There are hundreds of pieces of concept art shared here, including for characters, costumes, set dressing, consoles, weapons, vistas, location interiors, ships, and keyframes. These range from full colour detailed images, to early sketches, and everything in between. Some chapters are larger than others in a similar way to their screentime in the show, such as Ferrix getting a lot of pages compared to Niamos, but they all get enough space to shine. There are many highlights for me with the artwork, and I can see it being the type of book that has different people loving different parts of it, because so much is shared. It’s extremely well-balanced in what it features, not leaning heavily on just one element. I myself did enjoy seeing early designs for Bee (B2EMO) seen below, but it's hard to not love the droid of Star Wars. In case that wasn’t enough, most of the images come with notes too, including from the artists themselves. The text is smaller than in most books, because they divulge a lot, including production details, the design approach, how things were used while filming, and more. There is as much here as in the main text, which is much better than vague or generic descriptions. The only problem I had with the book, especially when in the middle of a UK heatwave, was the fingerprint-loving black pages. Even just turning the page lightly leaves a print mark that could bother some people. I’m honestly not a fan of black backgrounds for this reason, but usually it usually isn’t too much of an issue, but here it was much more noticeable, so keep this in mind when touching he pages. When it comes to content, The Art of Star Wars: Andor is exceptional in what it shares, collecting an impressive amount of early artwork for both seasons of Cassian’s story, but also the insider details that add so much more for fans. Where other books might sacrifice the amount of images to accommodate the written text, this one takes advantage of the large pages and the amount of them to be generous with both, making it a perfect companion to the show. Credits As always with a Star Wars book, the artists are credited on every page for every image, the best way to do it. It’s something they have always been very good at and I don’t expect that to change. Early in the book there is also a ‘Who’s Who’ spread, giving the names of the people featured inside, including the directors, producers, artists, costume designers, and writers. You can’t ask for much more from the team at Abrams and Lucasfilm for this part of the review. Use of Space With so much found inside, it goes without saying that space is a valuable commodity, one that the book designers made use of very well. As you can see in the photos, there is no empty areas on the pages, because everything is used by text and images, while still being neatly organised. Image sizes vary and allow the art room to shine, but that does mean the notes for the art is in a small font, though it is still clear and readable. There are images that cover an entire spread, as seen below in a piece from Chester Carr. Most of these avoid image loss in the centre fold, but some early and later on in the book do suffer a little. This is very minimal though, being found where the pages don’t quite lay flat without force, which isn’t uncommon for artbooks due to the paper thickness. Value A full priced copy of the book will set you back $60 or £44, which is little higher than most, but not by a huge margin. For the quality of size of the book, as well as how much is included, between $50 and $60 wouldn’t be considered high. The UK price is nice to see, as it comes to around $57, which is much fairer compared to the pricing of other publishers when looking at exchange rates. There is good news too, because using Amazon as I always do for comparisons, the book can already be bought on offer. You won’t have to gather a team to rob the empire for this one, as in the US you can pre-order it now for $50, and in the UK at a very low £32.45. Prices will of course fluctuate, but artbooks are great for bargains and some can already be found. At these prices there is undeniable value. Verdict The partnership between Lucasfilm and Abrams Books continues to deliver, with The Art of Star Wars: Andor being another exceptional release to get lost in. The amount of stunning artwork shared alongside insights into the series is impressive, and will make you appreciate Andor even more. I found the book to be very engaging throughout and it will no doubt be a one I get lost in anytime I pick it up again. The Star Wars legacy of superb artbooks continues with The Art of Star Wars: Andor, a book that would be perfect on the shelf of any fan, as well as one being of my favourite releases of the year so far. If you enjoyed the review and would like to add a copy of the book for your own collection, you can order the book below; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) If you enjoyed this and want more Star Wars, you can check out my review for the last book from Abrams and Lucasfilm, The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte, here. Tags; #AbramsBooks #StarWarsAndor #StarWars #Disney

June 23rd 2026 Cursed with endless delays, The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has been pushed back again, just before its release. After being confirmed for a June 23rd release less than a month ago, it has now been delayed into July by publisher Udon Entertainment. Book cover for The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty There's little to say that I haven't already said many times when reporting on delays for this English edition of the book, which has happened now six times since starting this website 18 months ago, with the last delay being reported in May. The look at the dark-fantasy RPG in English from Team NINJA was originally due in June 2025, but is now coming on July 7th 2026, as confirmed on multiple retail websites, including Amazon US. This delay was only spotted because I was expecting the book to be arriving here this week, as it was due out today. However, when the retailer listing had it listed with no stock, I knew it was likely the case it was delayed again, which was confirmed by US retailers that are often ahead of those here in the UK. Because of this and no word from the publisher, it's hard to know when this happened, but it was certainly recently. This was a little more surprising than most though, because in May, Udon Entertainment finally acknowledged the book on social media and gave it a date, as seen below. Fans have been more than a little patient with this book, but delays like this will only impact sales. The gaming space is oversaturated, which means that outside of its dedicated fans, most players are less likely to invest in a book for a now three year old game. The Japanese original from Kadokawa was published in July 2023, just four months after the game launched, coming at a much more ideal time. This is a longer time gap than most for translated editions, even when compared to Udon's other releases that includes books for Elden Ring. Fingers crossed this is the last set back for The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and when it does arrive I will share a review for those that are interested in adding a copy to your own collection. Any news or updates will continue to be reported here and you can pre-order the book below; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #UdonEtnertainment #WoLongFallenDynasty #KoeiTecmo #TeamNinja #Delay

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Spiridon Page Count: 250 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: TBC Other Editions: N/A Kickstarter Buy Here TBC / Buy Here UK TBC About ESKATON from illustrator Thomas Elliott explores his dark sci-fi universe filled with war, mutants, cyborgs, and more through his incredible artwork. Alongside the art will be lore and stories of the factions and people caught up in this grim future, where humans have spread to other planets and evolved in different ways to adapt to the harsh conditions of their new homes. After a decade of building ESKATON and sharing artwork online, the artbook became a reality through Kickstarter, highlighting the talent and imagination of Thomas Elliott. Categories Tags Based On: #Eskaton Series: N/A Publisher: #Spiridon Platform: #Book #Narrative Genre: #Action #SciFi

June 19th 2026 It’s a big year for Spider-Man, the next Tom Holland movie arrives soon and has people excited, but Peter Parker will also return to Disney+ this year in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season two. This version of the web-slinger has been well received by fans, delivering a fresh take on the character, while delivering it with comic book-style visuals. It’s good news for fans then that an artbook is here to celebrate a look at how the series’ look came together in The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man from Abrams Books. The look at the first season arrives on June 23rd, and I can share my thoughts now that a copy has joined the collection. Build Quality The book comes as a large 24.6 x 30cm hardcover and has 240 pages (not 256 as it says on listings), making it a hefty shelf-filler. The gloss paper is thick, but also flexible, allowing the pages to open and lay flat, which is helped by the binding that has some flexibility of its own. The embossed Spider-Man image on the front is also a nice touch on an already well-themed piece of cover art. Overall its what we have come to expect from Abrams Books, who have been working on artbooks for a long time. Content Artbooks for animated shows typically go one of two ways: a gallery of images that are almost entirely representative of what you see on screen, or a look at concepts, alternate designs, and other behind-the-scenes images. In the case of The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, it’s definitely the latter, as there is a lot of fantastic spreads exploring the look for Spider-Man and other elements of the show. It begins with an intro from Brad Winderbaum and a foreword from Head Writer Jeff Trammell, before diving into the prologue. It shares the early stages of the show coming together, from hiring Jeff, to the Steve Ditko inspiration behind the visuals, and their approach. Seen here and throughout the rest of the book, you hear from the directors, writers, producers, art leads, and more through interviews, offering engaging insights and admiration for the show. The ‘Development’ chapter begins the onslaught of artwork, but also shines the spotlights on the artists and the process of creating the visual identity. This is for the nerds that like to know the details on how their favourite shows are made, and it does a great job at doing so. It’s not a full history, but there is still a lot to read and I appreciate them putting this up front. This chapter also includes some of my favourite spreads of Spider-Man in a wide variety of styles from different artists, including some that look like a kid’s cartoon, and others like a graphic novel. I would have liked to see some notes about at what stage of production they were made, as they come a bit out of the blue, but in terms of art, it was a pleasant surprise to see the variety, and it stands out compared to other Marvel Animation artbooks as a result. I really like all the art too, with Joey Vazquez and Paolo Rivera’s designs being standouts for me personally. One of these spreads can be seen below. From here the book goes through each episode, with the first having the most insights as expected. Each one has a brief overview of the episode, then some more interviews from the creatives about their goals, influences, and experiences working on them. It’s a good set up for each episode before sharing more spreads of artwork. It’s fairly brief at times, but it’s enough to be informative and detailed without breaking the flow of taking in the art. For ‘Episode One: Amazing Fantasy’ there are 9 spreads of Spider-Man suits with dozens of designs and poses, with more appearing in following episodes for other looks introduced in the show. I really liked this, because while there are other Spider-Man artbooks out there, not many have as many designs as you see in this release. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man does feature a number of suits, so some were expected, but fans will not be left wanting for unused variants of what was seen in the show. Most of the artwork you see in the episode chapters are more aligned with the visuals of the show, reflecting the classic comic book style for the characters, technology, and locations, fitting a lot in for you to pore over. If you’re interested in the book, it’s safe to say you like the visuals of the show and so you won’t be disappointed. The 3D animation style is designed to look like a Silver Age comic, making it look just as good in 2D. A lot of what you see is what made it into the show though, so it’s not always as interesting as some of the early pages. Some of the bigger characters, such as Scorpion, Daredevil, and Harry Osborn, get a couple of spreads to themselves with some additional written insights too. A few even get designs in different styles, highlighting that received as much care as Peter Parker himself. It’s all very well balanced too, with nothing feeling left out, although there are only a couple of pages of storyboards and a little more would have been welcome. To makeup for this though, there is an ‘Interlude’ for the breakdown of the show’s opening, with interviews about the music and comic cover homages for episode openings, a welcome additional chapter. There is also brief overview of the other Spider-Man animated shows, nothing in-depth, but notes their release, channel, length, and voice actors. Overall, I was very happy with what was included, the styles of the artists got to shine, early and final designs are shared throughout, and the interviews give those that love the show a peak behind the curtain. I’m always hoping every artbook will deliver, and this is definitely a step up from the other Marvel Animation artbooks. Credits Marvel artbooks have never failed to credit artists correctly and this book is no different. The name of each artist is either under the image, or tied to a number on the spread that corresponds to a piece on the page. On top of this, the credits for the art team and producers are also on the last page, so Marvel and Abrams have nailed this part of the review. Use of Space Continuing the high praise, the 240 pages of The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man are packed with content, making the most of the space and not leaving anything wasted. The backgrounds are kept simple with block colours and the images and text are neatly organised without overlap. Like other artbooks, they went for straight forward approach to put the art front and centre without distractions, something that has never failed when the artwork strong. The binding helps reduce image loss in the centre fold, which is minimal at either end of the book, not completely avoided closer to the middle pages. There are not many pieces of art that cross the fold line, but everything is still well sized on the large pages. Value This look at the art behind the show comes with an RRP for $50 or £37, which is around the standard pricing in 2026 for an artbook. For the size and quality of what you get here, fans and collectors will find it to be fair. However, just before its release on June 23rd, the book is already on offer. Using Amazon as I do in all reviews, you can pre-order the book in the US for under $44 and in the UK under £30, both of which are strong deals for bargain hunters. Regardless of whether you are buying at full price or not, if you like the art style and want more from the show, the value is definitely here for fans. Verdict The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man delivers some fantastic surprises, sharing a range of styles I wasn’t expecting alongside a lot of what I was. The book feels like more than just a look at the show, but also a celebration of the wall-crawler himself. It makes it recommendable to not just those that have seen this new take on Peter Parker’s crazy world, but also to Spider-Man fans in general. Marvel Animation and Abrams Books have delivered their best book together yet, and with another season of the show coming later in the year, I hope this is just the first of many volumes of artwork! If you enjoyed the reviews and previews and would like to order a copy of The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, you can do so here; Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) More Marvel artbook reviews; The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie X-Men '97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series Tags; #AbramsBooks #YouFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #Disney #Marvel #MavelStudios #MarvelAnimation

Book Details ISBN: 978-1797237084 Publisher: Chronicle Books Page Count: 172 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: US - 26/05/2026 (May 26th 2026) UK - 25/06/2026 (June 25th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) About Pixar and Chronicle Books continue their collection of artbooks with a look at Toy Story 5, the next entry in the iconic animated series. Get lost in the early concepts and designs of the movie, from the fan-favourite characters, to the new faces joining the toys, along with key frames, colorscripts, and more. Fans will find a lot of the charm seen on screen found in the artwork, as well as details from the creatives themselves about how the movie came together in The Art of Toy Story 5. Preview Book Review - The Art of Toy Story 5 Categories Tags Based On: #ToyStory5 Series: #ToyStory Publisher: #ChronicleBooks Studio: #Disney #Pixar Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #Comedy #Family

June 19th 2026 This week on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is a newer release for the return of a childhood classic, with a look at the iconic toys in The Art of Toy Story 5! The 160-page hardcover is once again made by Chronicle Books in partnership with Pixar and shares a look at their upcoming release Toy Story 5. It goes without saying that there are spoilers inside, but the book series for the studios animated pictures are released before the movies. In this case, The Art of Toy Story 5 hit shelves in the US on May 26th and in the UK on June 25th. A preview can be seen on the YouTube channel below. The book features hundreds of images from the artists that worked on bringing the toys to life once again, including for the characters, locations, and storyboards. Pixar artists may have different styles, but they all capture the magic that makes their movies special, with this volume being no different. There is also a section of concepts for early iterations of the movie, giving an inside look at what could have been. In my review I praised the physical quality of the book and how it presents the wonderful art, insights, and credits for each image. Chronicle Books have been working on the series for a long time and are consistent in their quality, so if you liked the previous books, you'll enjoy this too. You can read my in-depth review here; Book Review - The Art of Toy Story 5. The book publisher also released another volume of art for Toy Story last year, with the small but dense book, The Color of Toy Story: A 30th Anniversary Celebration of Colorscripts and Creativity, and featured the colorscripts of the first 4 movies. This was a unique release that again captures the essence of Woody, Buzz, Jessie's adventures on the page. If you need more Toy Story in your life and would like to add the book to your shelf, you can order The Art of Toy Story 5 here; Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TitanBooks #DeusEx #EidosMontreal

June 18th 2025 *Update June 19th Titan Books have now listed the book on their website, confirming that they will be the publishers of the book in the UK and the rest of the world. It will also be published on October 6th and listings should begin to appear soon. Original story below. Last week it was confirmed in an interview with The Coalition's Matt Searcy that an artbook would be coming for their next release, Gears of War: E-Day, but no other details were shared at the time. It didn't take long for there to be an official reveal of the exciting new book, which we now know is titled The Art and Making of Gears of War: E-Day. When the book was mentioned in a conversation about AI, I noted that this was not the typical way a book is revealed, but now publisher Insight Editions has shared the release on social media and listings have begun to go live. The 256-page hardcover will hit shelves on October 6th 2026, a perfect date as this is the same day as the game launches. The above cover art was also used on the publisher's website, but simple designs like this are often placeholders and not final. It's worth noting that there are only listings for the US and Canada at this time, which may just be a delay on the part of retailers in Europe and elsewhere, but could imply that Titan Books will be publishing the book in these regions, which is not uncommon. I have reached out to confirm if this is the case and will update the story should they reply. The Art and Making of Gears of War: E-Day shares concept art and renders for the characters, locations of Sera, weapons, and more for the prequel entry of the popular series, giving fans a look how the return of Marcus Fenix came together visually. Not being just an 'Art of' book means that you'll also get to learn about how the games was developed, including details about the story, sound, and game design, with informtation given through interviews with the team. The good news is that in the midst of teams being outed for their use of generative AI, creative director Matt Searcy has confirmed that is was not used in the E-Day's development, so those not interested in seeing this type of content can add this to their collection without concern. You can read more about that here. This is not the first Gears of War artbook, but it is the first time that Insight Editions will be the publisher. The last release, Gears Tactics - The Art of the Game, was from Titan Books, and The Art of Gears of War 4 and The Art of Gears 5 came by way of Dark Horse. Insight Editions have been responsible for a lot of artbooks for games and movies in the past, including The Art and Making of Dune Awakening from last year, so they are no stranger to the space. Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel to the 2006 original and takes place 14 years before those events. This new story will once again have you playing as Marcus Fenix, but this time on Emergence Day, when everything went wrong and the Locust Horde borrowed out of the ground. You'll team again with Dominic Santiago as the planet Sera falls into chaos, showing the duo's early days togther. The game arrives on October 6th on Xbox and PC and is looking fantastic, as seen in the preview above. The visuals are of course a big step up too, making the artbook one that fans will likely have their eye on. More on The Art and Making of Gears of War: E-Day will be reported here as updates happen, and those that are interested in pre-ordering a copy in the US can do so below, with listings elsewhere expected to appear soon; Buy Here #GearsOfWar #Xbox #TheCoalition #XboxGameStudios

Book Details ISBN: 979-8337403182 Publisher: Insight Editions Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 06/10/2026 (October 6th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK TBC About The Coalition and Insight Editions have partnered to share a look at the day the Locust poured out of the ground in Gears of War: E-Day, the prequel entry in the hugely popular series. The Art and Making of Gears of War: E-Day features 256-pages of insights and artwork behind the game, from the art team. See the designs for the characters, weapons, environments, and cinematics, as well as reading interviews from the developers about the development of E-Day to learn about how the new chapter was crafted. Categories Tags Based On: #GearsOfWarEDay Series: #GearsOfWar Publisher: #InsightEditions Studio: #TheCoalition #XboxGameStudios Platform: #Xbox #PC #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #SciFi #Action #ThirdPerson

June 17th 2026 Animated movies are the norm in 2026, there are multiple releases each year that deliver experiences for everyone to enjoy. However, that once wasn’t the case, until in 1995 when the first feature length animation hit the big screen with the original Toy Story from Pixar. Fast forward over 30 years and Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the game are back, now older, but no less iconic. It wouldn’t be a Pixar movie without another artbook from Chronicle Books, sharing a look at the early artwork that helps bring the toys to life. The Art of Toy Story 5 was released on May 26th in the US and comes to the UK on June 25th. A little ahead of its release here, a copy has joined the collection, so find out if it’s everything we hoped it would be! Build Quality As consistent as ever, Chronicle Books have created another well-made 160-page volume of artwork to the surprise of no one. The 28.5 x 23.5cm hardcover has strong binding, high-quality paper, and a vibrant print finish. The publisher has been making these books for a long time and so fans have come to expect nothing but excellence, in which they continue to deliver. The cover art as always is a nice choice, showing Jessie, Bullseye, and Smarty Pants from artist Carlos Felipe León. His art is also on the back in the same pastel-like style showing Jessie and Lillypad. Underneath there is no artwork, but has a debossed logo of the movie on a plain green hardcover. Content The praise continues as inside is what I was anticipating, but as that bar was high, I’m happy to say I was not let down. The artists that have worked on Pixar movies are endlessly talented and able to capture the magic seen on-screen in a single image. The Art of Toy Story 5 is full of artwork like this, each one easily pictured coming to life in the world of animated toys, making it a joy to sit with. It begins with a foreword from Director Andrew Stanton and an introduction from co-director and artist Kenna Harris that reflect on the history of Toy Story, before moving on to the fantastic artwork that follows the narrative of the movie. This approach to going through the movie with its art allows the spreads to have a varied mix of content that I like here, rather than separating each element into chapters. You will find hundreds of pieces for characters, locations, set dressing, and storyboards, giving a peek at all the elements it takes to put the movie together visually. It goes without saying that the art is spectacular, all of which carries the Toy Story magic regardless of the art style and technique. From the pencil sketches and loose strokes of colour, to concepts that utilise outlines and others with more detail, the variety you see in the previews here are found throughout and showcase the skills of each artist. Personal highlights for me include the sequence seen in the trailer for Forky’s wedding in a pastel textured style. It’s made this way in the movie to show Bonnie’s imagination and looks liked it was pulled right off the page from the work of artists Carlos Felipe León and Maria Lee. There is also a small ‘booklet’ of art inside that is cut into the shape of Lillypad to highlight some designs for the tablet. This is a nice inclusion that shares how the team approached her look like you would for the real world, with a product design approach that included physical features and on-screen characters. The updates for the returning characters are all great to see too, with Buzz, Woody, and Jessie getting their fair share of space for artwork. Other new characters also get to shine, but as the book is out before the movie, I won’t spoil those here. My favourite section is titled ‘Out of Picture’ and features concepts for early ideas not used in the movie, including early versions of the story as seen in the photo below. I will always be drawn to these chapters of an artbook because I find the earliest concepts and ideas to be the most fascinating. Getting a look at how different the movie could have been isn't the type of thing that is always shared by studios, but all Pixar ideas are worth seeing and shouldn't be hidden away in draws and on hard drives. Some insights are shared throughout by members of the creative team alongside the art, giving details about what you are seeing on the page and what their goal was when creating the images. These are most frequently seen on the storyboard pages, in which the artist or director talk about each sequence. It’s always good to get some insider perspective and details you wouldn’t otherwise know, such as Smart Pants being designed by on of their summer interns, Naomi Urey. Between the wonderful mix of styles for the characters and locations, the number of storyboard sequences shared, the unused ideas, and the extra details shared by the team, The Art of Toy Story 5 has a lot for fans to pore over and has everything you want from an 'Art of' book. Credits It’s business as usual for Chronicle Books and Pixar, as every image and photo is given an artist credit on the page, including the materials used, such as digital and pencil. Even a photo of Kenna Harris as a child was credited to her dad, giving everyone the recognition they deserve no matter what. It’s always appreciated as a reader and certainly the case for the team. Use of Space The book takes a simple approach to page design, using plain backgrounds and keeping images from overlapping each other. It’s a common way to design the pages because it puts all of the focus on the artwork, which works brilliantly here. Each spread is full as well, there is no wasted space and the image sizes give each piece room to show their details. There is very little artwork crossing the centre fold, but thanks to the binding, there is no image loss where this happens. Outside of storyboards, the concepts do not follow a set layout, mixing it up based on what is shown and at the same time giving space to the written text and credits. The no-nonsense approach puts the talent of the team front and centre, so I was happy with how its 160 pages were used. Value A look at the art behind Toy Story 5 comes with an RRP of $50 or £40, which is a price that has steadily increased for Chronicle books, putting it up there with other publishers when it was once the cheaper. It may not be as big in terms of size and page count as others, but the quality is undeniable and not something you have to worry about. Fans won’t be let down at this price point, but discounts are frequent for the Pixar artbooks and worth looking for. Weeks after launch in the US and a over a week before hitting shelves in the UK, discounts are already available. Using Amazon as always for consistency, in the US the book is down to $46.23, a small drop, but a sign that bargain hunters can find reductions. In the UK it is already under £30, a huge 25% off and a very attractive price point. Though the full price is not going to upset you, I think £30 or $40 is a price you should jump on if you see it. Verdict The Art of Toy Story 5 was a book I was looking forward to, because it was expected that I would like it having been a fan of previous Pixar artbooks. As you can already tell, I was not disappointed and enjoyed seeing more from the talented people that help bring personality and charm to animated movies. I grew up with Toy Story like so many others, so no matter how old I get, it will always be a special movie series. Seeing the care and artistry behind it more than 30 years on makes this artbook worth adding to the shelf for fans old and new, with many likely reaching for a pencil and paper to draw themselves. No one is too old for Toy Story or art, and no fan can go wrong with picking up a copy of The Art of Toy Story 5! If you enjoyed the review and previews and would like to add a copy to your own shelf, you can do so here; Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) More Pixar and Disney animated movie artbook reviews; The Art of Hoppers The Art of Zootopia 2 The Color of Toy Story: A 30th Anniversary Celebration of Colorscripts and Creativity The Art of Elio Tags; #ChronicleBooks #Pixar #Disney #ToyStory #ToyStory5

June 16th 2025 Update June 16th 5.02pm The Art and Making of Daggerheart has a listing on Insight Editions own website for release in the US and Canada with an RRP of $50 and a release date of March 2nd 2027. Original story below. Last November, an artbook listing appeared online for the tabletop game Daggerheart, but was largely missed by fans and outlets because it was an early listing that shouldn't have been public at the time. The book from Critical Role and Titan Books was reported on this site before it was taken down (found here), but now The Art and Making of Daggerheart has returned with new details! The book was again spotted on the website of publisher Titan Books with the above placeholder cover art and a release date of March 2nd 2027. The last time the book appeared, it was showing as coming a couple of days later, but as the 2nd is a Tuesday, the day almost all artbooks hit shelves, this new one makes a lot more sense. Previously, some sites had it listed as coming from Insight Editions outside of the UK as well, but there is no sign of that this time. However, Titan Books only has a UK price, which is a reason to believe that will still be the case. The ISBN number has changed too, and when searching using this, you can find listings for the book on various websites under the title 'N/A', including on Amazon UK, which could imply that this is another pre-emptive early listing. Whether this is the case or not will be confirmed by it being taken down again, or by more retailers making the details public. Above you can see the cover art shared for the The Art and Making of Daggerheart when it appeared last year and the new cover beside it. The previous version had no marker on it to say it wasn't the final artwork, but that is the case in the new version, so it will be interesting to see if it reverts back, or if there will be a third reveal before its release next year. As for what is inside, the 256-page hardcover will highlight how the game from Darrington Press (an imprint of Critical Role) came together and showcase the concept artwork behind its heroes, classes, and creatures. It is now listed as being authored by Kelly Knox, not Carlos Cisco, and will include interviews with the minds behind the role-playing experience, making it a great companion to Daggerheart. The UK pricing is £39.99, with other regions likely to be confirmed as listings go live. Daggerheart was released in May 2025 and combines role-playing elements with dice and cards, making it a game that makes use of tactics. Players us dice to roll for Hope and Fear, affecting either the players or Game Master, using all these elements and the book to help create the story and guide players through it. The cards and rulebook are where you will find the spectacular illustrations of its world and inhabitants, something that lends itself to an artbook release. The Art and Making of Daggerheart is an exciting book for fans and is unique in that tabletop games very rarely get the artbook treatment. Most commonly, artwork is found in rulebooks and guides, especially in the case of games like Warhammer 40,000, so a dedicated artbook like this is very interesting. Future updates will be shared here as they happen, and those interested in the UK can wishlist the book below, with other regions expected to have listings ahead of its March 2027 release. Wishlist Here (UK) Tags; #CriticalRole #DarringtonPress #Daggerheart #TitanBooks

June 15th 2026 Clover Press have begun their latest Kickstarter campaign after a reveal in May for The DC Art of Michael Turner, the third book in the DC series that showcases portfolios of incredible artwork. The late great Michael Turner is the focus this time, and fans can now back the project to secure a copy of the book with some exclusive extras. As expected, the funding goal of $10,000 for the book has already been surpassed and is five times what was needed withing two hours of going live, making this another hugely successful release for the publisher. This will continue to increase for sometime as seen with the other books, securing a retail release at a later date. Fans of Turner will be able to back the project until it ends on July 10th by visiting its page here - Kickstarter page. Like the books that came before for both the 'DC Art of' and 'Marvel Art of' volumes, this comes as a 9" x 12" hardcover with over 200 pages of artwork and a spot gloss cover, delivering a high-quality collection of artwork for collectors. This is also not the first time Clover Press have featured the artist, because it follows their earlier release The Marvel Art of Michael Turner, making this collectible as part of a pair and the DC series. The Kickstarter campaign once again offers exclusive extras that will not be available at retail, including a Dustjacket Edition, a Slipcase Editions, art prints, stickers, and more. Extras can also be purchased as add-ons for any of the tiers, so you don't have to buy larger bundles to get the options you'd prefer. A standard copy of the book will set you back $75 or your countries equivalent, with a dustjacket edition coming in at $85 and a slipcase version setting you back $100. Other options include multiple copies, add-ons, and more, with Clover Press making the full use of Kickstarter's ability to offer more to fans than just a book. The estimated shipping date for those that back The DC Art of Michael Turner is December 2026 and the full retail release will arrive sometime later. Another big hit from Clover Press continues to show that they are giving fans what they want with their comic book artist focus releases, feeding fans with an appetite for premium art showcases. This the case for the previous two entries in the series, The DC Art of Jorge Jiménez and The DC Art of Bruno Redondo, with no doubt more coming in the future. Their Marvel series ended its campaign for its 10th book not long ago, which will see The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck being sold by retailers in the future. Future updates on The DC Art of Michael Turner will be reported here and be sure to check out the campaign page to support the book and secure a copy for your own book shelf - Kickstarter page. Tags; #MichaelTurner #Kickstarter #DCComics #CloverPress

June 12th 2026 Mobius Digital Games created something special with Outer Wilds, delivering a unique solar system that resets every 22 minutes when the sun explodes. It became a beloved game that had players hooked on discovering secrets and figuring out how to reach its end. In 2025, Outer Wilds: Design Works from Lost in Cult delivered a superb dive into the making of the game and its artwork, perfect for fans that wanted a peak behind the curtain. Those that missed out on that release now have a new chance to enjoy the book, with a retail version arriving this year. Spotted on Amazon, the new version comes from publisher Expanse in partnership with Lost in Cult and comes with the above book cover. It is set for release on October 8th 2026 in the UK and November 24th in the US and Canada. It is set to feature the same content found in the Lost in Cult original, but as a hardcover at slightly smaller dimensions at 19.5 x 25.2 cm, with an RRP of £30 or $40. For those that don't know, the Design Works series from Lost in Cult are in-depth looks into video games, often for more niche or obscure titles, with interviews, design documents, artwork, and more. Outer Wilds: Design Works is no different, offering a wonderful look at early concepts alongside details such as the early ideas, builds, the gameplay, and music. Author Chris Schilling did a wonderful job at making the book feel like a celebration of the hit game, with the art and page design also making it hard to put down. If you want to know more, I did a detailed review of the book and gave it high praise, which includes more photos like those seen below, here - Book Review - Outer Wilds: Design Works. Outside of the listings found across multiple Amazon regions, any other changes other than the publisher, cover art, and size, are unknown, as there has been no public posting about the book by either publisher or Mobius Games. It's worth noting that this is the only version of the book being re-released in this way, because the Deluxe Edition that was sold on Lost in Cult's website was only available for a limited time. Beyond Outer Wilds, there have been many other Design Works books, some of which have been released, with others available to pre-order, such as the recently announced Terraria: Design Works based on the 2D survival game. These books are available exclusively through Lost in Cult and have Deluxe Editions available for those pre-ordering early, coming with fantastic extras, from soundtracks and prints, to physical versions of in-world mini-games. Other books in the ongoing series include; Cocoon: Design Works Alan Wake: Design Works Animal Well: Design Works VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works Ultros: Design Works Mouthwashing: Design Works Mundaun: Design Works Tunic: Design Works Amnesia: Design Works Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works Cult of the Lamb: Design Works Faith Design Works More from the original version of Outer Wilds: Design Works from Lost in Cult below. Future updates on the new Expanse version of Outer Wilds: Design Works will be reported as they happen and those interested can pre-order the book below; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Be sure to also visit Lost in Cult to find more in the series, including Deluxe Editions, vinyl, and more books here. Tags; #LostInCult #DesignWorks #MobiusDigitalGames #OuterWilds #Expanse