Book Details ISBN: 978-1797237077 Publisher: Chronicle Books Page Count: 176 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: US - 10/02/2026 (February 10th 2026) UK - 19/02/2026 (February 19th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Pixar and Chronicle Books continue their long running partnership with another artbook, this time with the 176-page hardcover The Art of Hoppers . It showcases the early artwork, storyboards, colour scripts, and more for the movie, taking fans deeper into the animal world. The book also features insights from the creative team throughout, making it perfect for those that enjoyed the movie, as well as collectors of the series and movie nerds. Previews Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #Hoppers Series: #Hoppers Publisher: #ChronicleBooks Studio: #Disney #Pixar Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #Comedy #Family

February 13th 2026 PlayStation treated gamers to over an hour of updates and new announcements for upcoming games yesterday (February 12th) and it was one of their strongest State of Plays yet. Now that some time has passed and wishlists have been updated, I wanted to take a look back over the titles shown and highlight some that may get the artbook treatment! Below is a list of all of the games in the showcase, with some highlighted with deeper speculation and thoughts. Kena: Scars of Kosmora The new game from Ember Labs is a sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits , and like that game, looks beautiful. No artbook was released for the first game though, but with a partnership with Sony and a bigger game on the way, perhaps ' The Art of Kena ' is a possibility to see art for both releases. Ghost of Yōtei Mentioned in my New Artbook Predictions for 2026 article last month, this is very likely to get the artbook treatment given that PlayStation partnered with Dark Horse for The Art of Ghost of Tsushima . It's also worth noting that it included art for its 'Legends' mode, which was just revealed for Ghost of Yōtei , so the timing is now right. This is an artbook I'm very confident will get a reveal this year. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - The game was shown to announce a PC port, but an artbook is already coming very soon, with The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach releasing February 17th 2026! 4 Loop - While multiplayer titles do get artbooks, they are much less common. I wouldn't expect one for this new co-op shooter, but if it becomes a big hit, it's always possible. Pragmata - Capcom's upcoming third-person action game is looking very nice visually and a showcase of the concept art would be most welcome, but the developer can be hit and miss on releasing artbooks. Series like Street Fighter still get releases from Udon Entertainment, but others like Resident Evil have been skipped in recent years. ' Pragmata: Design Works ' is a possibility, but it may depend on the game's success. Resident Evil Requiem - As mentioned, this series has been without an artbook for some time. While books are released, they haven't been any dedicated to concept art since Resident Evil Revelations: Official Complete Works in 2015. If there hasn't been artbooks for the last two instalments, I have no reason to believe one is coming for this game either. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered - Remasters of this nature are never cause for a look at the artwork behind them, so fans wont be expecting more than this updated game. Brigandine Abyss - Another game unlikely to receive an artbook, the last was for Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia , but that was only included in the Collector's Edition. Dead or Alive 6: Last Round - The classic series does have artwork printed in books, but there is no history of dedicated artbooks to indicate that one may be coming for its return. Control Resonant Developer Remedy Entertainment have released artbooks in the past, but it's not been the most collector friendly in its approach. The Art and Making of Control was published by Future Press, and while their books are of a high quality, their print runs are very limited, making this book expensive on second hand markets. The Alan Wake II Art Book was only included in a Collector's Edition from Limited Run Games, which was again not mass produced. The good news is that Alan Wake: Design Works is coming from Lost in Cult, so fans can grab some art for their previous games later this year. Although this is a hybrid book that dives deep into the development of the series alongside the art, it does highlight the studio's commitment to releasing books, so there is a good chance one will be made. Crimson Moon - Developer ProbablyMonsters is a small studio with no previous artbook releases, so it's highly unlikely that their new co-op action game will be receiving one either. Beast of Reincarnation - Game Freak is sitting on gold with the Pokémon series, yet they don't release artbooks. This could be down to Nintendo though, who are strangely lacking a library of concept art deep-dives for some of the biggest franchises in gaming. This is a completely new type of game though, so it's not impossible one will arrive. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition - While on its own I would be confident ruling this one out, a book has actually already been revealed! Into the Glade of Dreams: The Art and Design of Rayman from publisher Cook and Becker is set to arrive later this year and looks back at the series as a whole. Mina The Hollower Yacht Club Games are finally making a return this year with Mina the Hollower to the joy of patient fans. It's far from the safest bet on the list, but an artbook was made for Shovel Knight , which was a fantastic look at the designs behind the characters and maps with a lot of early sketches. The book is getting a re-release in the form of Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works from Udon Entertainment in May, so keep an eye out for this potential release! Neva: Prologue - GRIS | Neva Art Book was included in a Collector's Edition from Devolver Digital for the games, but as a standalone artbook? Unfortunately it's unlikely. Yakoh Shinobi Ops - This interesting looking fantasy co-op game has some cool enemy designs, but a game of this size is unlikely to get an artbook. Project Windless Is this game likely to get an artbook? Based on Krafton's history, no. Is a game with a buff sword-wielding cockerel-like birdman in need of one? Absolutely! This upcoming open-world RPG was one of the highlights of the show, not just because of the protagonist either, but because the combat and visuals are very impressive. It's fast action and fantasy designs have left many excited to see the new game, one that is based on the Korean novels The Bird That Drinks Tears . It has drawn comparisons to Dynasty Warriors , but players of Heavenly Sword on PlayStation 3 will also feel at home too. Star Wars: Galactic Racer - This promising looking release is set to arrive sometime this year and has pulled in a lot of positive attention. An artbook for this game is not a sure thing, because although Star Wars has a very rich history and back catalogue of books filled with stunning artwork, not all of their games get them, and the racing genre isn't known to receive them either. I would certainly buy one if it was announced though! 007 First Light Developer IO Interactive are diving into the past of James Bond with a new story-driven action game. It certainly has elements of their flagship series Hitman, but it's adding set pieces to allow for bigger blockbuster moments. Standalone artbooks would be new for the studio, but if they were to start with any game, this would be it. ' The Art of 007 First Light ' is within the realm of possibility. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 - Art for the game have been published before, but no book was released for Vol. 1, so don't expect anything for this upcoming collection. Darwin's Paradox - As much as I would love to see the art behind the stealth-action sidescroller and its Octopus lead, it's highly unlikely to be printed in a book. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse - The long-awaited return of Castlevania comes by way of Evil Empire and Motion Twin, the teams behind Dead Cells . There is a chance of an artbook, as the series owner Konami has worked with book publishers in the past and The Heart of Dead Cells: A Visual Making-Of was released by Third Éditions. Silent Hill: Townfall - This is unlikely to get the artbook treatment, as sadly for fans of the series, previous entries also went without them. Rev. Noir - It's always hard to guess whether anime style games will get an artbook, but the market for them is huge, so if the game makes a big splash, it could happen. John Wick - Saber Interactive are bringing the visceral action to the hands of gamers in this upcoming release. The movies are so video game coded in places that one in this style was inevitable. An artbook though? I'm not so sure, the world has some interesting lore behind it, but visually it doesn't do anything too crazy. If it has big action set pieces like 007 First Light , then it's always possible, but if it stays more grounded, there less of a need for one. Marathon This is an interesting one, because the team at Bungie not only have a history of creating stunning concept art, but they like to release books to showcase that too, as seen with Halo and Destiny. I am expecting to see ' The Art of Marathon ', or a similarly titled book, but there have also been some controversial findings of art theft for this game too. The issue of the stolen art from Antireal has been resolved behind closed doors since their work was found in the game, but people have still not forgotten. Stories like this are known by hardcore gamers, but the more casual may be completely unaware enough that it wouldn't impact sales of an artbook. Marathon is also entering an unsteady landscape too, one that has seen multiplayer games fail, but Bungie have a better chance than most of creating a hit and justifying a look at the art behind it. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Games - There was nothing of note here to mention in terms of new artbooks, but one does already exist for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac. The Art of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a fantastic release from Dark Horse for those that want more from its world. Saros Also mentioned in my New Artbook Predictions for 2026 , Saros is a game that looks incredible and will likely get an artbook release. Not only are PlayStation Studios happy to partner with publishers for books, but The Art of Returnal from Housemarque and Dark Hose was released in 2024. It did take time to arrive, but ' The Art of Saros ' could always come quicker. Check out a preview of their last book below. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - The upcoming fighting game will certainly be popular, in part because of the new takes on the designs of Marvel characters. An artbook is always likely with a Marvel game, as seen with The Art of Marvel Rivals , The Art of Marvel SNAP , Marvel's Midnight Suns - The Art of the Game , and many more. God of War Trilogy Remake & God of War: Sons of Sparta The State of Play ended with two new reveals for God of War, starting with the God of War Trilogy Remake . This is likely a long way off, it wouldn't be a shock if this was a PS6 game given that it's in early development. The chances of an artbook are up in the air though until we know more. If this is a new coat of paint, like we saw with The Last of Us Part I , then an artbook is not needed, especially as the Greek games had art shared in last year's release God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective from Dark Horse. This two-volume set also included the Norse games too, but still reduces the need to print artwork again for the games. You can see a review of that book below. If the remakes are total overhauls though, there's always a chance, but I think that it's unlikely they would change much because it would be too much work to be worth announcing yet. God of War: Sons of Sparta is a new Metroidvania that takes players back to the youth of Kratos and was released yesterday after a shadow drop. The scale of the game and its use of existing designs does lower the chances of an artbook significantly, so I'm not expecting another God of War title in the collection for this one, but it would always be most welcome. Perhaps it will be included for a 30th anniversary book! That's brings us to the end of the list and my speculations of books that could expand your collection. There was a lot to enjoy in the State of Play and I'm hoping it will being a lot of concept art to pore over as well. Until then though, check out the Upcoming page ! for books that have been announced and stick around for more news and reviews of artbooks! Tags; #TitanBooks #Marvel #DarkHorse #GodOfWar #SpiderMan #GhostOfYotei #DeathStranding

February 12th 2026 Pixar is back with its new critter-filled movie Hoppers , an animated movie about a young girl that enters the animal kingdom as a beaver, after transferring her mind using experimental technology. This set the stage for a wonderful collection of critters and characters, perfect for another entry in their artbook series! The Art of Hoppers was made in partnership with Chronicle Books and was released on February 10th 2026 (February 19th in the UK), a month before the movie premiered. With this in mind, my review of the book is spoiler free, but still gives an in-depth look at what to expect from the new release. Build Quality Collectors of the Pixar artbooks will know what to expect, as the series from Chronicle Books has been going for a long time and they keep it very consistent. This is not a bad thing, as the 29cm x 23.5cm hardcover book is well-made yet again. This entry comes with 176 pages made of high-quality gloss paper that is held together by strong binding, while also allowing the pages to open flat without bounce back. This makes it another fantastic job from the publisher. The book has a dustjacket with the cover art seen above, a fun piece created by Daniel Lopez Muñoz, with another image on the back with the book description. There’s not much to see under the dustjacket though, as the book cover is completely green with a debossed ‘Hopping’ loading bar, with the book title and on the spine. Content The artists at Pixar never disappoint and this is another example of that. The Art of Hoppers is full of superb art from front to back, giving readers a lot to enjoy. It covers all stages of development too, from early sketches, to full colour images and 3D renders. Among this are also animation concepts, storyboards, and a colorscript page that is found in each Pixar artbook. This gives a nice variety of artwork for fans to pore over. Variety doesn’t stop at the type of images included though, as there is also a nice mix of art styles as you can see in the previews for the characters, settings, and key moments. Although the majority of the art is created digitally, each artist has still added their own flare, with some looking like watercolour paintings, some having an almost Studio Ghibli style, and others looking much more modern and refined. It’s a joy to see all of this on the same page in many cases, highlighting that expression and design is what makes them work, not matching the final on-screen visuals. Animal lovers hoping to see a lot of adorable designs will not be let down with The Art of Hoppers ! Another highlight is the large number of early sketches that, while not focused on detail, express character and personality for the characters and animals of Hoppers . These sometimes come with artist notes or speech bubbles, adding to who the characters are. Many of these are done digitally, but there’s also a good amount of paper sketches included too, something I always like to see. Whether it be the early sketches, or the later designs, there is an incredible amount of charm in the artwork that helps make Pixar movies special. There are also some physical models used and shown here, like a miniature for a log dam, which is a nice touch. As well as this, photos are shared of the team doing research for the movie and allows you to see how the real world directly impacted their designs. Storyboards are shown throughout the pages, giving an insight into how the scenes look at their earliest stage, perfect to look at after the credits roll on the movie. A big highlight for me is a section at the end for unused concepts and ideas, from early ideas for the movie, to scenes that were cut from the script due to time. I love seeing the stuff that didn’t make it into the final movie like this, and so an entire chapter is great to see. A lot of unused designs for existing characters are found earlier on, but the end of the book has characters, places, and ideas that didn’t get used at all. These include a scene with penguins, places George was living, and an assassin poisonous frog, all of which fans will no doubt enjoy seeing. It’s something I want included in all releases from Pixar and Chronicle Books, as it adds a lot of interesting art. There isn’t a huge amount of reading to do in The Art of Hoppers , but what is included is engaging and adds some nice insights. Even in the introduction you learn that the movie was pitched as ‘Penguin Avatar’, with other notes highlighting trips the team went on. The majority of the text comes with the storyboards that speak on the scene being shown. This does make the book much more art focused overall, with most spreads having no paragraphs or notes to read at all. One thing that was very odd though, was that there are no titles or names given on the pages. Having not seen the movie as it isn’t out yet, it is strange to have pages of art dedicated to what are certainly key humans and animals, but not have their name included as seen is almost all other artbooks. I’m not sure why they would do this, as it feels wrong not knowing the names of the eclectic mix of characters. Credits Chronicle Books and Pixar have again done a very good job at crediting every image on the page. A nice short and sweet section of this review, as you can see who created each piece of art, along with the technique used as well. Use of Space Another welcome consistency from the series of artbooks is the page design, because there is no space wasted and the art is well organised. Layouts change from spread to spread to give the art the showcase it deserves, while double page spreads benefit from the binding that stops image loss in the centre fold. An excellent job from the team at the publisher yet again. Value This new release has an RRP of $50/ £40, which is standard pricing now in the artbook world. For the production quality and art found inside, Pixar fans should find this to be a fair price as there is a lot to enjoy and the book will last a long time if looked after. As always, and to stay consistent in my reviews, I checked prices on Amazon and found that the book has already been reduced on the week of its release. In the US is it $39.30, with the UK having it at £31.09, both of which being very good value for money. Prices on artbooks fluctuate a lot, but it does highlight that people that shop around can get a nice deal on this book. Verdict The Art of Hoppers is a wonderful showcase of the artwork that helped create the mind-hopping world of their latest movie, delivering a huge amount of artwork in a variety of styles that all capture the magic of Pixar. I really enjoyed my time with this book and can’t wait to revisit it after leaving the cinema. Collectors of the series and those that want more from Hoppers cannot go wrong in adding this volume of fantastic art to their shelf!  If interested and what to enjoy the book yourself, you can order The Art of Hoppers below; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #ChronicleBooks #Pixar #Disney #Hoppers

February 11th 2026 *Update 11/02/2026 Since posting the story, conflicting details have been found on new listings, confirming placeholders are in place for the new book. Australian website Booktopia has a listing with a release date of July 28th 2026, conflicting with other retailers, lining up with reports the upcoming game has been delayed to fiscal year 2026/ 2027. Find that listing here . A new listing has also appeared on Blackwell's under ' The Art of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ', matching the rumoured title for the game. Despite having different information, both are further confirmation that an artbook is indeed coming. Original story below. An early placeholder listing has been spotted today for an artbook based on the remaster (or remake) of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag , one that could hint at a release date for the unofficially announced game. The Art of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was published by Titan Books in 2013, which covered the concept art for the original release from Ubisoft. Now though, it seems that there is an updated version coming for the long rumoured remaster for the game based on a listing on Amazon UK . The cover of 2013's The Art of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag The Amazon listing seen below has a release date of March 24th 2026, which is less than 6 weeks away and maybe a hint at when the updated game is arriving. However, although it may be shadow dropped or given a very short wait time if revealed, there is also the chance that the date is simply a placeholder, and there are signs that indicate this. The first are that there is no cover art, no description, and the publisher is noted as 'TITAN', not 'Titan Books'. It wouldn't be the first time that a book is listed early with details that are later updated, so although it is entirely possible that the book and game could be coming very soon, it's not a guarantee. It's also worth noting that while Titan Books was the long time publisher of the Assassin's Creed artbooks, from Assassin' Creed III to Odyssey , Dark Horse took over for the last few books. These were for The Art of Assassin's Creed Valhalla , The Art of Assassin's Creed Mirage , and last year's The Art of Assassin's Creed Shadows . It could be that Titan are back in partnership with the developer for this title, but that could also depend on what the game actually is; a remaster, or a remake? This is also the last indication that the release and details are not final as the title ' Art/Assassins Creed Black Flag Remaster ' is certainly going to change. Previous reporting has indicated that the game is a remake, not a remaster, which would mean that this book will feature new artwork and therefore opens the door for Dark Horse to be the publisher of original material. Titan Books could still release a book for a remake though, but if the new version of Black Flag is indeed a remaster, there's also a chance it may be a reprint of the 2013 book. It's all up for speculation, but it is at least more confirmation that Ubisoft are working on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag title, one that is a fan favourite in the series. The original release of The Art of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was filled with incredible artwork from the studio, which you can preview in the video below. Officially announced artbooks have listings that are changed and updated for games that have already been released, so while it is fun to speculate, we shouldn't jump the gun based on a page that is clearly filled with early placeholder information. Future updates on the book will be shared here and when an artbook does arrive, be sure to check in for a review! Tags; #AssassinsCreedIVBlackFlag #AssassinsCreed #TitanBooks #Ubisoft

February 11th 2026 After being introduced in Archie Comics more than 80 years ago, Betty and Veronica are continuing their time in the limelight with a reprint of the 2012 artbook, The Art of Betty & Veronica . Spotted on the website of publisher Titan Books , the re-release of the book is set to hit shelves on September 22nd 2026 with an RRP of $39.99 in the US and £34.99 in the UK. It comes with the same content as the Archie Comics published original, featuring 160 pages in the same hardcover format. Listings have begun to appear online, but it is unavailable to pre-order on sites like Amazon, but expect that to change very soon. The official description of book, which is also the same as found online for the 2012 edition, is as follows; " A gorgeous full-color hardcover art book featuring the best Betty & Veronica artwork from their 85-year history as America’s reigning cartoon high school icons. This edition showcases beautiful full-color illustrations by fan-favorite artists including Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, Bob Montana, Dan Parent, with many more, and features an eye-catching cover with silver foil, silver ink, and spot UV. The book also includes insightful cultural and historical commentary as well as expert commentary from inside the fashion industry on Betty and Veronica’s style through the decades, and how they reflected the popular trends of the times and represented the evolution of style. " Inside are the inks and final coloured interiors and covers for comic series, including for their early appearances in Laugh Comics , PEP Comics , and Archie Comics . There are chapters broken down into decades too, starting with the 1940's, allowing the reader to see how the characters changed over time. Betty & Veronica  is a long-running comic book series from Archie Comics that focuses on the friendship and rivalry between Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, two students at Riverdale High. First appearing in the 1940s, they were often at odd while trying to gain the affection of Archie Andrews, while also navigating teenage life, fashion, and a lot of drama in between. The series made a brief return in 2016 as part of the New Riverdale line of comics. Betty's hardworking and down-to-earth nature contrasted Veronica's is glamour, confidence, and wealth, creating a dynamic that helped the characters gain enough popularity to endure many decades later. Future updates on The Art of Betty & Veronica will be reported here. Tags; #TitanBooks #ArchieComics #BettyAndVeronica

February 10th 2026 Titan Books is in the final stretch of The Infinity Saga series, their collection of reprints for the older Marvel Studios artbooks. The 19th entry of 22 books has now been listed online, this time focused on the concept art behind the blockbuster epic, Avengers: Infinity War . Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Avengers: Infinity War - The Art of the Movie takes fans through the incredible concept art that was the start of the end for Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as the Infinity Saga as a whole. The 336-page hardcover book was spotted on the website of the publisher and has a release date of November 3rd 2026. The cover art depicting Thanos with the Infinity Gauntlet can be seen below. Like previous books in the series, this is a resized version of the original from Marvel themselves, which in this case was released in 2018. It contains all of the original content, so those worried that it will be missing artwork need not worry, as everything remains the same, from the images to the text. The original book can be expensive on second hand markets too, making this the perfect way for fans that missed out before to add this to their collection. Inside is a collection of concept art for the characters, locations, keyframes, technology, and more of the movie, including unused designs that makes for an interesting peak behind the curtain. From the return of the Avengers team, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange, to the introduction of the Black Order, the artwork will give readers a lot to pore over. It doesn't stop there though, as a huge amount of art covers the key moments and locations of Infinity War , including the planet Titan and the battlefield of Wakanda. The original is filled to the brim with stunning artwork that will be faithfully reprinted in this new version. Details are also shared through interviews with the creatives and artists themselves, adding more value to this upcoming book. To get an idea of what to expect, check out a preview of a previous release, The Infinity Saga - Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie below Retailer listings for the book have not yet appeared online, but as the book was only added to the Titan Books website late yesterday, expect the book to be available to pre-order soon. It comes with an RRP of $50/ £35, a very reasonable price for the amount of art found here. This leaves just a few more books left to be listed in The Infinity Saga series, which will no doubt go into 2027 based on there being just three releases this year. Up next will be artbooks for Captain Marvel , Spider-Man: Far From Home , and finally, Avengers: Endgame . The series comes highly recommended for MCU fans, as not only do reprints make some of the books accessible after selling out, but they make quality improvements too. Although smaller in size and without a slipcase like before, the paper and binding are higher in quality, reducing image loss in the centre fold and correcting the overly dark print finish in places as well. You can read reviews of the some of the releases for more details, as well as comparisons to the original books here; 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 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’ The Infinity Saga – Doctor Strange: The Art of the Movie Marvel themselves are still releasing artbooks for their most recent projects, including Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The Art of the Movie , Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts: The Art of the Movie , and Marvel Studios' Loki: Season Two - The Art of The Series . However there are currently no more announced, but Daredevil: Born Again and Spider-Man: Brand New Day are expected to be announced this year. Updates for both the series and Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Avengers: Infinity War - The Art of the Movie will be reported here, as well as a review for the book when it arrives November 3rd 2026. Tags; #MCU #Marvel #MarvelStudios #TitanBooks #MarvelCinematicUniverse #AvengersInfinityWar

February 9thth 2026 Call of Duty is getting its first standalone artbook this year after the first game's release over 20 years ago, focusing on the hugely popular Zombies mode. However, fans will have to wait a little longer, as Call of Duty Zombies: The Art of Treyarch has been hit by a delay that pushes further back in the summer. The book is coming by way of Insight Editions and Titan Books, and was revealed in October 2025 with a June 16th publication date. Sadly, that has now changed, as retailer listings and the Titan Books website have now updated its release to August 11th 2026. The reason is unknown, as is normal for the artbook world, with both publishers silent about the delay as is also the norm. Those that collect artbooks will know very well that delays are common, affecting most titles, and that announcements are done with a bang in contrast to the silence of subsequent set backs. After 20 years of only having published artwork for the series in books found in collector's editions of the games, a couple of extra months to wait is very unlikely to deter fans from picking this up. The other details have not changed though, because it is still listed as a 256-page hardcover with an RRP of $50/ £40. It will feature the artwork of the Zombies mode from Treyarch, the developers behind the Black Ops game the mode is featured with, as well as insights from the team too. Zombies has grown and expanded since its debut in 2008, going from defending a decrepit house, to large maps and its own story, after multiple Call of Duty releases. It became quickly popular with players that enjoyed the intense chaos that it brought while playing with friends, offering an alternative gameplay experience to the rest of the series' multiplayer modes. The latest iteration was included in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in 2025. The trailer can be seen below that highlights how far Zombies has come. Future updates will be reported here and a copy will be joining the collection when it arrives on August 11th to be reviewed as well. If you are interested in the book yourself, you can pre-order Call of Duty Zombies: The Art of Treyarch here; Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Activision #CallOfDuty #InsightEditions #TitanBooks

February 6th 2026 On the The Artbook Collector YouTube channel this week is a preview of the The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte , the latest artbook from publisher Abrams Books! After 4 years without an artbook, the live-action Star Wars projects are showcasing their concept art again, starting with this release on February 3d 2026. Fans of The Acolyte may not get to enjoy another season, but a look at the concepts and design for the show can now be added to their shelves. Early and unused art for the characters, ships, locations, key moments, and more are shared by the team at Lucasfilm, highlighting the talent of the artists and the designs that didn't make it to the screen. Alongside this are interviews with the show runners, actors, and artists to add more insights behind the High Republic's live-action debut. The review of the book was very positive, because it not only delivered exceptional art as expected for for a Star Wars release, but the book is well-made, the page design uses the full space of the page, the interviews offer a lot of details, and the artists and credited on every page. It does everything very well, so those that are interested in the book will find a lot to enjoy. You can the full review here - Book Review . If you enjoyed the video preview and would like a copy for your own collection, you can buy The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #AbramsBooks #StarWarsTheAcolyte #StarWars #LucasFilm

Book Details ISBN: 978-1419777349 Publisher: Abrams Books Page Count: 224 Format: Hardcover Slipcase Publication Date: 03/02/2026 (Febru 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About The series of Star Wars artbooks for live action productions returns with this book after a long break. It continues again with publisher Abrams Books, comes as a hardcover and also marks the first time an artbook focuses on a live action release set during the High Republic time period. The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte highlights the concept art for the series' characters, settings and vehicles. It also comes with additional art such as storyboards and has commentary throughout from the development team. Fans of the show will find a wealth of art and insights to enjoy. Previews Early Look Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #StarWarsTheAcolyte Series: #StarWars Publisher: #AbramsBooks Studio: #Lucasfilm #Disney Platform: #DisneyPlus #TV Genre: #SciFi #Action

February 6th 2026 Black Panther made his solo movie debut in 2018 and introduced viewers to the hidden world of Wakanda within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Shortly after its release, Marvel released an artbook for the movie, but after 8 years it has become expensive to buy. Fortunately, it has now received a re-release from publisher Titan Books as part of The Infinity Saga series! Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie  hit shelves on February 3rd 2026 in the UK and arrives March 10th in the US, allowing those interested in the concept art behind the movie to add the book to their collection. Titan Books have kindly sent me a review copy, and as someone that owns and thinks highly of the original, I can also compare the releases as well. Content The book comes with 296 pages of artwork and insights for Black Panther, containing the same content found in the 2018 original. It features hundreds of concept pieces and highlights how much work goes into making the movies, shining the light on the extraordinary talent of the visual development team. There is so much here that fans could revisit the book an endless number of times and never get tired of seeing what’s inside. Marvel Studios have always had some of the best artists working for them and this movie was perfect for putting their creativity on display. Black Panther may be set on earth, but because it introduces the advanced civilization and setting of Wakanda, there is a lot of world building developed through the art. From the technology driven city and science labs, to the landscapes and the deep culture of its people, there is so much this book shares that it makes it stand out in the series of artbooks in this regard. Alongside the incredible world building are a look at the characters too. A highlight of course is for the Black Panther suit, which has 12 spreads of designs to bring the iconic character from page to screen with a range of colours, patterns, and details. It’s always fun to see the ideas that didn’t get used and this book shares a huge number of them. Suit and costume designs for Killmonger, Okoye, Shuri, and more, also get explored with detailed designs that bring the characters to life. The book is very generous with how much is shared and part of the reason Marvel artbooks are so attractive to fans. Keyframes are included as they are in all of the Marvel books, wonderfully displaying dynamic artwork for moments of the movie, such as the final battle and the car chase scene, making them again a personal highlight for me in the book. There so many other incredible concepts and designs that it is hard to talk about highlights, because there is a new one to find on each page. There’s something here for everyone; suits, Klaue’s arm designs, Wakanda’s concepts, keyframes, costumes rich in African culture, and so much more. This is a superb collection of art that you can get lost in for a long time. Text throughout adds even more to get into, going beyond just describing what you’re seeing and giving detailed insights into the designs and the making of the movie itself. The text is a little smaller than seen in other books, but that’s because there is so much shared in the interviews, they had to make room. These are done with the creators and artists, including Director Ryan Coogler, President Kevin Feige, and the artists themselves such as Jackson Sze, Tully Summers, Karla Ortiz, and more. Each have a lot to share about creating Black Panther , including the approach to the visuals, the character details, and influences. It’s also great to hear from the actors, with Chadwick Boseman, Winston Duke, Daniel Kaluuya, and others, lending their thoughts on the movie and characters, taking this beyond just an art focused book. This is something that the Marvel series of artbooks has always been very good at, with this being a strong release in the line-up. Credits Business as usual for Marvel with this entry in the series, as the artists are credited on each page with their surname, so you can see exactly who did what throughout. On top of this, there is a page in the back of the book with the names of the artists in full, each with a list of the page numbers they are featured on. This approach has always been appreciated and the studio has been great at giving full recognition to their artists. Build Quality Onto the comparison to the 2018 original now, simply titled Marvel’s Black Panther: The Art of the Movie . Both come as a hardcover, with the new Titan Book’s version using a dustjacket, as opposed to a slipcase. While people do like the slipcases from Marvel as they are thick and protective, it does increase the price significantly. Keeping the price down with a dustjacket is a move that I like, as it makes the books accessible to more people. The Infinity Saga books are smaller at 24cm x 27cm in size, but it’s still not far off the 24.5cm x 29.5cm size of the originals without the slipcase. What is significant though, is that the new book is just as thick as the original while inside the slipcase. This is due to the thicker pages that add an improved level of quality to the new edition. It’s a welcome upgrade that puts the paper used on par with most other artbook releases, as opposed to the thinner paper Marvel use. Below compares the size of the original slipcase to the new book, then the 2018 books itself to Titan Books' latest release. The paper used does mean the binding had to change as well, but this is also a step up over the original because it uses more page signatures (groups of pages), that allows the spreads to open with ease. A book that is close to 300 pages can suffer dramatically with image loss in the centre fold, but because of the binding that has been minimised, especially in the centre of the book that display double page spreads wonderfully. Only small adjustments have been made to keep the original content and design in the new resize, but the team at Titan Books have done an excellent job with this. The print quality is also fantastic, but most notably for the darker pictures, in which the lighter print of The Infinity Saga version allows readers to see more details. This is perfect for Black Panther , as many of the concept pieces unsurprisingly have darker tones. Below is a comparison photo, with The Infinity Saga book at the top and the Marvel original below, highlighting the change in the print finish and small sizing adjustments. Use of Space The pages are kept very simple in their design, aiming to make as much use of the space as possible for artwork and it’s wonderfully executed. There’s nothing fancy here, plain backgrounds with the occasional colour change to keep the art the main focus. I often like this approach for books that fill the pages as much as this, as it reduces distractions while only leaving gaps for the text. When you’re sitting on gold, you don’t need to decorate it with glitter, so this restraint works very well. Value Like other recent releases in the series, The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie has an RRP of $50/ £35, a solid starting price point. The original release can still be bought online, but can go into triple digits for a copy that is new or in good condition, making this a great option for buyers. For the quality of the book and the artwork inside, a look behind the scenes at this price is very fair. Comparing using Amazon, it is 21% off on the week of release in the UK, giving it even better value at under £30. Just before release in the US there is currently no discount, but these will come and go as they often do, but the full price is still more than worth what you get here. Verdict Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie is another exceptional collection of artwork and an engaging joy to sit with. Titan Books have again delivered a high-quality re-release of an older artbook, adding improvements to an already highly recommended release. If you’re a fan of Black Panther , this more than deserves a spot on your shelf, especially now with a newly released and easily accessible edition. What was a stronger entry in the original series is now the same in The Infinity Saga series! If you would like to add Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Black Panther: The Art of the Movie to your own shelf, you can order the book here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Check out reviews for some of the previous Titan Books Infinity Saga releases here; Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Thor: Ragnarok – 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’ The Infinity Saga – Doctor Strange: The Art of the Movie Tags; #BlackPanther #InfinitySaga #TitanBooks #Marvel #MavelStudios #MarvelCinematicUniverse

December 29th 2025 Suffering from a third delay, The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte has been moved out of January by publisher Abrams Books, as spotted on the listings of retailers. The hardcover book was announced at SDCC 2024 for release in July 2025, but was later given a new release date of October at another event. However, it was silently pushed back again to January 13th 2026. As is not uncommon in the artbook world, another set back has hit the release and only noticed when checking listings of the book online. It is now expected to arrive on February 3rd 2026, fortunately a shorter delay than those that came before. Waiting an extra month isn't that long in the grand scheme of things, given that the last artbook for a Star Wars live-action project was The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season Two) , which was published in February of 2022. This new book will be the first artbook in 4 years, a gap that has never been explained, but is slowly being filled by future releases. The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte will allow fans to see the concept art behind the show that was set during the High Republic time period. It will highlight the designs for the characters, ships, locations, and more, alongside insights from the creators. The Star Wars artbooks have always been excellent, so their return will be welcomed with open arms by fans and collectors. It's not alone though, as two more books are also coming for fans. First is The Art of Star Wars: Andor , which covers both seasons of the show and is expected to arrive next year. Second is The Art of the Mandalorian and Grogu that delivers a look at the new movie, season three of their TV series, and also The Book of Bobba Fett . Future updates for The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte will be shared on this website and those interested can pre-order the book here for when it arrives on February 3rd; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TheAcolyte #StarWars #AbramsBooks #Lucasfilm #Disney

January 31st 2026 After a quiet opening to the year, February gets the ball rolling a little more with some more artbooks to keep an eye out for. Check out a list of new titles to fill your shelves! 3rd - Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Black Panther: The Art of the Movie Titan Books is nearing the end of their run of Marvel Studios artbook reprints and this time highlights the first Black Panther movie. Filled with concept art for the characters, world of Wakanda, the technology, keyframes, and more, this is the perfect companion to the movie and is being made available again for those that didn't get the Marvel published original. These books are excellent, coming slightly smaller in size, but with improvements to the paper quality, binding, and print finish, making them the best way to view the art inside. You can read my review of Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Thor Ragnarok - The Art of the Movie with comparisons to the original here . You can order a copy of Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Black Panther: The Art of the Movie here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) 3rd - The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte After 4 years without an artbook for a live-action Star Wars project, Abrams Books returns with a look at the short lived series The Acolyte . For fans that wanted more from Osha, Mae, and The Stranger, The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte will give them a look at the early and unused designs for the characters and High Republic setting. It also comes with a wealth of insights from the creators and artists too, making this another superb artbook in the series. You can read my early review of the book to find out why this is worth adding to your shelf here - Book Review . Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) 10th - The Art of Hoppers Continuing their long running partnership with Pixar, publisher Chronicle Books is back with a look at the animal world in The Art of Hoppers . Showcasing more of the talent of the studio, fans and collectors will get to see the early concepts of the characters, locations, moments of the upcoming movie. These books are always filled with wonderful art and do a great job at sharing unused designs, as well as crediting the artists on each page too, something that's always appreciated! Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) 10th - The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 2 Dark Horse are back with another volume of Marvel covers from legend Jack Kirby, this time covering the years 1965 to 1968, picking up where the first volume left off. The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 2 features covers for The Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Thor, and more, making this a great addition to the shelf of both fans of Kirby and the Silver Age of comic books! Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) 17th - Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History (Revised and Expanded Edition) Insight Editions and Titan Books are celebrating 40 years of Back to the Future with an updated version of this release with new content. Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History (Revised and Expanded Edition) comes with the history and details behind the making of the movies, show, stage production, and more, alongside set photos and artwork. This new edition includes additional interviews with those that helped make the series special, including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Bob Gale. Those that love the series but don't have this on their shelf can add this to their shelf when it arrives on February 17th! Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) 17th - The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Kojima Productions is back with another Death Stranding artbook, teaming again with publisher Titan Books to give players a look at the concept art behind the strange world the team created. The game was a critical hit, so it's very likely that The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be on the radar for many people. The first book, The Art of Death Stranding , was filled with incredible concepts and designs, so I'm expecting more great stuff from the art team. You can see a preview of that first book below; If you enjoyed the game and the previous book, you can order The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) February is bring a nice mix of artbooks, 5 of which are joining the collection here! The review for The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte is already live, but other are coming soon. Any future updates for these books will be reported here too, with more future artbook releases found on the Upcoming page ! Tags; #TitanBooks #InsightEditions #Marvel #Disney #MarvelStudios #DeathStranding2 #DarkHorse #Pixar #ChronicleBooks #StarWars #AbramsBooks

January 28th 2025 Over a year after the show premiered, The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte is out next week with a release date of February 3rd 2026. After some date changes for the release, Abrams Books is ready to return with another artbook for a live-action Star Wars project, with a look at the concept art behind The Acolyte , but before then, check out some previews of the book here! Before diving inside of the book, any collector knows that when a book comes with a dustjacket as this one does, you should always take a peak under the cover to see what is hidden underneath. In the case of The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte , there is a wrap-around concept image of Osha and Mae facing off from artist Gabriel Yeganyan. Sticking with Mae, the book explores her look as a Sith, leaning into a medieval visual style for the costume design. Artists Brian Matyas explains this as quoted on the page; "To keep the idea that this period is 'medieval Star Wars', I wanted the costuming to be influenced by plate armor but made with a material like plastoid." The below spread features art from Matyas and Star Wars royalty, Doug Chiang. Jecki Lon, played by Dafne Keen, is also highlighted in the book, with a piece of her in human form, but also with sketches of her potential design as a half-Theelin too, a homage to backup singer Rystáll Sant who was added to the Special Edition of Return of the Jedi . Artist Jeremy Woodhead adds his insights to these sketches, giving the following details; "For Jecki, there were two or three boards with with ten or fifteen drawings on each with different ideas. We always had the horns, and we always had the pale skin, then we experimented with different colors and hairstyles. A lot of references we made at the time [of the Special Editions] were very eighties, so I wanted to steer away from that. It looked a bit too decade-specific. That's why I went for the oranges and the yellows, rather than the pinks and purples. The was something a little bit jarring about the neon pink." Art below by Eleanor Barlow, Callum Alexander Watt, Jeremy Woodhead, Adam Burn, and Jacob Clare. Of course, the book wouldn't be complete without a look at the antagonist, 'The Stranger'. Artwork for his menacing helmet had been shared online before, including the striking piece below on the left from Martin Rezard. However, this book presents the art in a high quality print finish on the page, which is a great size with the book coming in at 30cm x 27.5cm, as well as the artist credits and insights. Show creator Leslye Headland notes that some of the designs were inspired by Rorschach from Watchmen , highlighting that his look could have been very different to what made it on-screen. Page art below by Martin Rezard, Andre Gilbert, Luke Fisher, and Nick Tyrrell. Darth Plagueis is also shown in The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte , although very little is shared in keeping with the teaser at the end of the series. However, it does include a 3D model of his head made by Saby Menyhei, which offers a more detailed look at his design. Leslye Headland shares that before the design was even created, she knew she wanted a reveal similar to Gollum in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring , one that was hugely effective. The concept of his reveal on the right, also from Menyhei, closely resembles the final shot without the hood. The spread also offers a look at the broken helmet of The Stranger from artist Nick Tyrrell, revealing the face of the character played by Manny Jacinto. There is of course much more featured in the book, including a look at more characters, ships, locations, keyframes, technology, and storyboards. Star Wars has a long history with artbooks that have consistently been excellent releases, making this a book to consider adding to your shelf if you're a fan of The Acolyte . A review for the book is coming soon with more previews, as well as my in-depth thoughts for fans wanting to know more. There are also more Star Wars artbooks coming in 2026 too, with The Art of Star Wars: Andor out on June 30th, and The Art of the Mandalorian and Grogu being published November 3rd, which features art for season three of the TV series and The Book of Bobba Fett . To end, I would kindly ask that anyone that chooses to share the images and details here please credit this as a news source to help people discover this solo run website and discover more artbooks. Those interested can order The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TheAcolyte #StarWars #AbramsBooks #Lucasfilm #Disney

January 29th 2026 After almost 4 years without an artbook for a live-action Star War project, Abrams Books are back to give fans a new entry for their collection with The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte . Based on the series from Leslye Headland, the book features the art behind the High Republic story and offers those wanting more from its world a chance to get lost in it all over again. With a publication date of February 3 rd  2026, the anticipated return of the artbook series had a lot to live up to following the excellence of previous releases. With a copy now in the collection, I can now give my thoughts on the book, while highlighting what you can expect inside. Build Quality Matching the previous tie-in artbooks from Abrams, this comes as a 30cm x 27.5cm hardcover with a dustjacket. The book is well-made as expected, the cover is solid and the binding feels secure for the thick paper it uses. It’s everything you could want from an artbook and so collectors will be happy with the quality found here. The cover seen above is on the dustjacket and comes with a concept piece on the back. Underneath is a wrap-around concept from Gabriel Yeganyan seen below, a reminder to always check under a dustjacket for more great artwork. Content The book fits a lot in to its 224 pages, something the series has always been excellent at. Featured are early and more developed pieces for the characters, ships, weapons, locations, keyframes, and more. A huge amount for The Acolyte is covered and that’s great news for fans interested in seeing what didn’t make it to the screen. You won’t be surprised to know that the artwork inside is incredible throughout. Some of the best artists in the industry work on Star Wars and this book does an excellent job at collecting pieces that showcase their talent. From the lighter tones of the Jedi robes and more sinister look of the Sith costumes, to the streets of Olega and keyframes of The Stranger fight in the forest, the range and details the team showcase are stunning and will be appreciated by anyone that pores over them. Highlights for me included a storyboard spread seen below of Sol reuniting with Osha, an aspect of a show’s creation that isn’t always highlighted, but its presence here is most welcome with its comic-like art style that expresses emotions wonderfully. Shown in my early preview article , the costume design work is also a standout, with Mae in Sith clothing and The Stranger’s helmet being standouts. The Sith armour is heavily influenced by medieval designs and gets the spotlight here, an example of what makes these books worth seeing, as what didn’t make it to the screen is just as good as what did. The menacing helmet designs of The Stranger will also draw attention as well, providing a horror aspect to the art inside. It’s easy to go on and on about favourite parts of this book, as there are so many, including the fun art for the beaver-like Tynnans, and a lot of varied alien, ship, and location concepts that make Star Wars special. The Art of Star War: The Acolyte packs in a lot of spectacular artwork that will leave no fan disappointed. As well as this, there are a huge number of insights featured through interviews, impressive given how much art is inside. Using text that is smaller than seen in some other books, they did a very good job at sharing a lot of details about the making of the show, as well as notes from artists about their work. Each chapter starts with text that gets deeper into the production, with a lot of insider details that Star Wars geeks will love, such as the pitch for the show, its Back to the Future Part II codename ‘Paradox’, changing the colours of the Jedi to be more colourful, changes to Coruscant, and more. The notes from artists and show creators for individual images are more than just vague descriptions, they present another layer of engagement, such as mentioning inspirations, lore, artistic approach, and the ideas of the show creators and actors. I found myself reading everything with great interest and it added a lot of value to the book. Credits Keeping the positivity going, artists are credited on every page and for every image, which is always the best way to do it. As well as this, as seen below, a spread at the front of the book shares not only the names of the contributors, but their job roles too, putting the spotlight on concept and VFX artists, set decorators, costume designers, and more. This is something that has always been done well by Abrams Books and Lucasfilm, so its continuation is always appreciated. Use of Space As you can see in the previews, the team at Abrams did a fantastic job at using the full space of the page to give the art and text room to breathe. The backgrounds are kept blank, which is always effective when the art takes centre stage like it does here, because any background designs or images would only distract and make the pages feel cluttered. Double page spreads benefit from the binding too, as there is little to no image loss in the book, with an example seen below. Keeping it simple, but mixing up the layouts throughout has worked incredibly well, another highlight of this release. Value The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte comes with an RRP of $50/ £37,  which is expected for an artbook of this size and is competitive on the market. For the quality of the book and the content found inside, I think this is a good price point for fans and collectors. Looking at Amazon as always for consistency, the book is 9% off in the US, a nice reduction for bargain hunters, and a huge 30% off in the UK, which is always heavier on discounts before a book release. These deals come and go, but show that even with the RRP being a fair price, there is still even better value here for people looking to find a deal. Verdict The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte is a superb collection of artwork from some of the best, with insights that add more to captivate fans of the short-lived series. The Acolyte may have ended after just one season, but this is the perfect companion to the show that adds more to the viewing experience, as well as a look at designs that never came to be. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would highly recommend it to those wanting more from a galaxy far, far away! If you enjoyed the review and would like to order a copy for your own shelf, you can order The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #AbramsBooks #StarWars #StarWarsTheAcolyte #Lucasfilm

February 2nd 2026 A new year has begun and the end of January marks the first Artbook News Roundup of 2026! The video is now live on the The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, looks back at the news and updates of the past month. This roundup collects the news shared here on the website in one video, so for the full details, head to the News section of the site. This month there was 1 update, 2 delays, and 4 new book reveals to share, picking up a little bit from December's video. Featured in this video is news for The DC Art of Bruno Redondo , Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works , The Marvel Art of Dan dos Santos , SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World , and more. Check out the video below below and feel free to leave feedback! News missed out in a Roundup video will be picked up in the next video and reach out if there is any news in the 'Art of' book world that you think should be included too. You can contact me here, social media, or in the comments on YouTube. To find more future artbook releases, visit the Upcoming page for an up-to-date list of what is coming. Happy collecting! Tags; #DarkHorse #TitanBooks #Marvel #MarvelStudios #InsightEditions #CloverPress #StarWars #AbramsBooks #LostInCult #CitzenSleeper2 #IDWPublishing #DC

January 30th 2026 The first new artbook of 2026 has joined The Artbook Collector YouTube channel this week, highlighting the new release from Dark Horse in partnership with Facepunch Studios, The Art of Rust ! The hardcover was published on January 27th 2026 and comes with 184 pages of artwork for the online survival game, from the characters and weapons, to the environments and assets used to help the player survive the game's world and enemies. Also included in the book is a chapter of the DLC and events, perfect given the long life Rust , which was released in early access in 2013, before the official retail release in 2018. Players new and old will find a lot of interesting pieces of art inside, especially the ideas that are shown that didn't make it to the game. From unused clothing, to a 4 legged robot that carries loot, Facepunch Studios share things that will engage fans. Of course, the artwork perfectly captures the decaying and industrial feel of the game's distinct visuals. In my review of the book I praised the production quality and recommend it to fans for the range of stages of art. For collectors of artbooks in general, the nature of a game like this does however mean that it lacks the type of art seen in other books, including keyframes and story moments. Read it in full here; Book Review - The Art of Rust . If you liked the preview and have a gap in your shelf for a new artbook, you can order The Art of Rust here; Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Rust #DarkHorse #FacepunchStudios

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506746050 Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 184 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 27/01/2026 (January 27th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) About Dark Horse present The Art of Rust , an artbook filled with the concept art behind the survival shooter game. This book comes 12 years after the game was launched and includes a look at the world, weapons, costumes, assets, technology, and more through the work from the art team at Facepunch Studios. Preview Book Review - The Art of Rust Categories Tags Based On: #Rust Series: #Rust Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #FacepunchStudios #DoubleEleven Platform: #Xbox #PC #XboxOne #PlayStation #PS4 Genre: #FPS #Survival

January 30th 2026 Wake up Collector, a new book is coming! Lost in Cult are back with another entry in their Designs Works series, this time looking at the development and visuals of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector from developer Jump Over the Age. This comes as part of a series of new goodies for the game to celebrate its one year anniversary. Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works is coming in Q3-4 of 2026 from the UK based publisher, providing fans of the dice-driven RPG a look at the artwork, diagrams, and development details of the game. Announced on social media, the 250-page hardcover is available to pre-order now on the Lost in Cult website . Author John Rogers guides you through the creation of The Starward Belt, but Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works also comes with interviews with Gareth Damian Martin, Guillaume Singelin, and Amos Roddy, to give further insights into what it took to bring the sequel to life. This includes a look at Singelin's sketchbook and how Roddy's soundscape came together, highlighting that, like previous Design Works books, this is the ultimate deep dive—or deep voyage—into the game. The release is of course not complete without artwork too, which showcases characters, environments, and more, as seen below. Not looking to break tradition, a Deluxe Edition is also available to pre-order until March 31st that will allow those wanting some extra goodies to fill up their shelf even more. As well as the 250-page book, the following is included; 4 art prints A bookmark A premium magnetic-clasp presentation box SPINDLEJACK tabletop roleplaying game including: 10 x themed D6 dice Gatefold rule pamphlet Gatefold story pamphlet Gatefold shop pamphlet Gatefold map pamphlet Intersection boards Tracking sliders Stickers to customise the box However, Lost in Cult didn't stop there, as this is also their first sequel book in the series, so the publisher is going back and giving Citizen Sleeper: Design Works a reprint as well. Those that missed out on getting a look at the art and behind-the-scenes details of the first game will be able to get their hands on a copy when it releases alongside the new book. Not stopping there, and on a mission to treat players of the game, the in-game tabletop RPG Spindlejack will be available to buy separately, as well as an updated physical and digital copy of the tarot card based tabletop game Cycles of the Eye from the original Citizen Sleeper . As well as this a new vinyl is available for Citizen Sleeper 2 , for those wanting to get lost in its soundscapes, with a reprint also coming for the first game's vinyl too, offering a lot of options for people who are not looking to end their experience after venturing through the cosmos. If you want to empty the wallet a little more, the Anniversary Edition comes with the Deluxe Edition of Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works , an A2 print featuring Guillaume Singelin's artwork signed by Gareth Damian Martin, a limited Sleeper Yellow vinyl with Amos Roddy's score, and a Citizen Sleeper 2 -themed vinyl slipmat. This is limited to 250 copies though at £239.99, so act fast to secure yours. A trailer for Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works from the Lost in Cult YouTube channel can be seen below. Lost in Cult pulled out all the stops for this one, another confirmation of their commitment to celebrating both physical game's media and smaller titles that can be underserved in the book and vinyl market. The Design Works series is always growing, with Amnesia: Design Works being revealed last November. You can also read a review of their most recent release and get an idea of the kind of high quality to expect from the series; Book Review - Outer Wilds Design Works. More in the Design Works series to check out; Cocoon: Design Works Alan Wake: Design Works Animal Well: Design Works VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works Ultros: Design Works Outer Wilds: Design Works Mouthwashing: Design Works Mundaun: Design Works Tunic: Design Works Any updates for Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works will be shared on this website and head to their website to order a copy here . Tags; #CitizenSleeper #CitizenSleeper2 #LostInCult #DesignWorks #JumpOverTheAge

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Lost in Cult Page Count: 250 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: Q3-4 2026 Other Editions: Deluxe Edition About Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works from Lost in Cult shares artwork, diagrams, and the development details of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector from developer Jump Over the Age. Written by John Rogers and featuring interviews with Gareth Damian Martin, Guillaume Singelin, and Amos Roddy, fans of the dice-driven role-playing game are provided a deep dive into the game's creation and the sci-fi world the Sleeper finds themselves in. A Deluxe Edition was also made available for a limited time that included 4 art prints, a bookmark, and a Spindlejack tabletop game with 10 dice, boards, pamphlets, and more. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #CitizenSleeper2 Series: #DesignWorks Publisher: #LostInCult Studio: #JumpOverTheAge #FellowTraveller Platform: #PC #Nintendo #Switch #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX #PlayStation #PS5 Genre: #RPG

January 27th 2026 Facepunch Studios introduced players to the world of Rust in 2013 through early access, winning them over with its survival mechanics and freedom within its world. Over a decade later, people a still deeply invested in the game, but there had never been an artbook... until now. The Art of Rust from publisher Dark Horse was released on January 27th 2026, allowing fans to add a volume of artwork to their shelves. A copy of the book is now here, so I can give you my thoughts on the new release! Build Quality Unsurprisingly, Dark Horse deliver the goods again with another video game artbook, maintaining their high production quality. The book comes in their usual format as a 23.5cm x 21cm hardcover, this time with 184 pages. The binding is strong, perfect for the thick paper used in their releases, but it still provides enough flexibility to allow the pages to fully open up too. Reliable as always, it’s one of the best things about the publisher! Content Inside the book is split into chapters that cover all aspects of the gameplay; Characters, Bases & World, Weapons & Tech, Vehicles, and Events & DLC. It’s what we have come to expect from an artbook and that’s not a bad thing, with this book having an unsurprisingly heavier focus on the environments and assets for the genre. The art itself has a grounded style, but comes with a variety in the level of detail, from looser artwork to more detailed pieces. This also includes 3D models for concepting ideas too, offering a nice mix of techniques from the art team. The world of Rust is full of decay, custom built technology, and industrial remains, all of which are of course found in the artwork for the assets and types of locations players visit. It’s a well-balanced mix of styles and development stages throughout as you can see in the previews. A highlight of the book is that unused designs are shown throughout the chapters, not just variants of things that were used either, but ideas that never made it into the game at all. These include Cobalt branded sharks, unused climbing boots, an interesting four-legged robot called CAML, and a submarine frozen in ice. It’s always appreciated when things like this are included, because it makes for an interesting peak behind the curtain. Including the chapter ‘Events & DLC’ at the end is a thoughtful move that takes the elements of the previous chapters and condenses them into a look at some of the content added to the game. Featured is artwork for their themed updates, such as Chinese New Year, Halloween, and Easter. With the game being out for so long, it makes sense to include this for people that have been surviving the Rust ’s world during its many seasons. There’s not a huge amount of reading in The Art of Rust , though text is scattered frequently throughout. It’s made up of short paragraphs, giving descriptions of what you see, as well as some nuggets if information like inspirations, materials, and style. There are some nice insights here, but it’s not too in-depth, so it is therefore complimentary, rather than a selling point of the book. The downside for me is that as there isn’t too much text and a lot of the designs are of single assets or characters, such as gates, buildings, clothing, weapons, and base materials, which makes it feel like a retailer catalogue for a large portion of the book. Without set characters and narrative scenes found in other game genres, there is less art with full backgrounds or character/ gameplay moments, so it lacks the dynamic pieces seen in other books. The environment art of biomes and locations stand out for this reason (seen below), and while the rest of the art is still great, it may not be as appealing to collectors wanting keyframes, storyboards, animation concepts, key art, and more. Credits Sadly, the art on the page isn’t credited, so it’s impossible to know who did what. In the front of the book are a list of names of staff at Facepunch Studios, but it’s not noted what their job roles are. The list includes the COO’s, but does have artists too. Included are Howard Schechtman, Paul Bradley, Megan Tupper, Sam Kemp, Taylor Reynolds, and more, who are the creators of the art, but I can only tell you that from looking up each name online. This list is also included on the publisher details page that most people would skip as well, which is a shame for the artists involved. Use of Space The layouts throughout the book are simple, but fill the pages in a clean and easily readable way that gives the art a good amount of space. The designs of the backgrounds are interesting, because the use of multiple flat tones in rectangles with some 45° angles is effective at separating elements on the page, however, it’s very modern and doesn’t match the visual theme of Rust . A large number of books don’t design pages to match the look of the game or movie they are based on, often kept simple or even sterile, but they at least aren’t in a conflicting style. It doesn’t affect the quality of the book, although it did stand out to me. The binding comes into play with the page design, as there is little to no image loss in the centre fold for art that is placed over it, which is always fantastic to see. Overall, the team did a great job at keeping the art the main focus, although it does exaggerate the catalogue feel mentioned before. Value A look at the art behind Rust comes with an RRP of $54.99/ £49.99, which is the standard now for a Dark Horse artbook. The production quality of the book and print finish justifies the price point, especially as with the right care, a hardcover like this will last a very long time. As always, I compare prices on Amazon to stay consistent, and at the time of writing this just before the official release, the book has already been 20% off in the UK. Given that £40 is around $55 with current exchange rates, it makes sense that the UK has a price drop already as it is more expensive without one. No discounts in the US yet, but there are always price fluctuations as many collectors will know. I will always say a deal is worth looking for, but if you’re a player in the wasteland and like what you see in these previews, you won’t be let down by the quality at full price. Verdict The Art of Rust delivers a look at the concept art for a lot of what makes up the game, with the environments and unused ideas being the highlights. There is a heavier focus on single assets and character pieces compared to most releases that buyers should be aware of, but those that are curious to see that will find a lot to enjoy. Whether this book is worth buying or not is very much based on your personal preference for the content, because Dark Horse have once again released a well-made book and given the art a strong showcase. It’s very likely though that if you are reading this, you’re a fan of Rust , so are probably expecting they type of concept art highlighted in this review and previews. These types of games don’t aften get an artbook, and although it lacks story and gameplay concepts that can add more variety to other releases, this is a nice way to celebrate the ongoing long life of Rust and its art team. If you enjoyed the reviews and would like a copy of your own, you can buy The Art of The Rust here; Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #DarkHorse #Rust #FacepunchStudios

January 23rd 2026 The Artbook Collector YouTube channel looks back at the studio behind some of the biggest animated movie releases, Blue Sky. Sadly no longer around, many people have, and still do, grow up with some of their characters and worlds, and their concept art was shared in The Art of Blue Sky Studios . The hardcover was released in 2014 by Insight Editions (or Titan Books in the UK) and celebrated 15 years of movie magic with a look at artwork for Ice Age , Robots , Rio , Epic , and more. The book is huge and came with 304 pages, giving plenty of space for each movie to get the showcase they deserve. Inside is a look at art for the characters, locations, and key moments of the movies, as well as some 3D models and colourscripts. Alongside the art are insights into the making of the movies, with interviews with the creatives behind the classic releases. All of this makes the book perfect for fans new and old that would like to know more about the worlds Blue Sky Studios created. Seeing the earliest art for some of animations most iconic characters—the hilarious acorn-chasing Scrat being a fan favourite—makes this a welcome addition to any shelf. Blue Sky Studios was founded in 1987 in Connecticut as a visual effects studio, before movie into feature animation. its first big hit was in 2002 with Ice Age , which is now one of the biggest franchises in the genre. The team created 13 movies, including Robots , Rio , Horton Hears a Who! , The Peanuts Movie , and Spies in Disguise . They were known for their family friendly animation, creating titles that appealed to both children and adults, giving them widespread appeal, as well as being watched today by parents introducing a new generation to their childhood favourites. In 2019 Blue Sky was bought by Disney as an asset of 21st Century Fox, but was then sadly closed down in 2021. Ice Age still has life though, as another entry is coming from Disney in 2027. For more, you can check out a flip through of The Art of Ice Age on the YouTube channel here - The Art of Ice Age - Book Flip Through . The Art of Blue Sky Studios can be hard to come by as it is over 10 years old, but copies do still become available in places online, with some stock still available in the UK. If you enjoyed the preview of the book, you can order the book below. Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #BlueSkyStudios #TitanBooks #InsightEditions #IceAge

Book Details ISBN: 978-1608873173 Publisher: Insight Editions/ Titan Books Page Count: 304 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 14/10/2014 (October 14th 2014) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Released to celebrate 15 years of the late studio in 2014, The Art of Blue Sky Studios looks back at their movie and short releases. The large hardcover features the concept art behind releases such as Ice Age , Robots , Epic , Rio , and more, some of the most iconic names in animation. From the earliest character designs for their iconic characters to key moments of the movies, fans will find a lot of charming artwork to pore over, with notes from the people behind them. This look through the history of Blue Sky Studios is a must have for animation fans wanting more after the credits roll. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #BlueSkyStudios Series: #IceAge #Robots #Rio #Epic Publisher: #InsightEditions #TitanBooks Studio: #BlueSkyStudios Platform: #Movies Genre: #Comedy #Family

Book Details ISBN: 978-1951757014 Publisher: Clover Press Page Count: 216 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: US - 11/02/2025 (February 11th 2025) UK - 27/03/2025 Other Editions: N/A About Clover Press present their 4th book in a series highlighting Marvel artists, this time for Russell Dauterman! After being successfully crowd funded, The Marvel Art of Russell Dauterman released with a collection of art from Russell's more than decade long run at Marvel Comics. It includes characters such as Thor, Scarlet Witch and the X-Men. Categories Tags Based On: #MarvelComics #ScarletWitch #Thor #XMen Series: #Marvel Publisher: #CloverPress Release: #2025 Platform: #Comics Genre: #SuperHero

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Clover Press Page Count: 200 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: TBC Other Editions: Dust Jacket Edition Slipcase Edition About Clover Press return with their 9th book in their ongoing Marvel artbook series, each highlighting the talent of artists that have worked at the studio in high-quality hardcover books. The Marvel Art of Dan dos Santos features over 200 pages of his art for Marvel, including his oil paintings for the Marvel Masterpieces, the collectible card series. The book was funded through a Kickstarter campaign that offered exclusive extras, including a Slipcase Edition and Dustjacket Edition, as well as add-ons for prints, a sketchbook, and more. Categories Tags Based On: #MarvelComics #DanDosSantos Series: #Marvel Publisher: #CloverPress Platform: #Comics Genre: #SuperHero

January 19th 2026 Clover Press is kicking off the year with a second artbook coming to Kickstarter, this time continuing their 'DC Art of' line with a look at the comic book art of Bruno Redondo! The DC Art of Bruno Redondo is the second book in the series for DC Comics, presenting artwork in high quality hardcover volumes that are perfect for collectors, and of course fans of Nightwing in this case. Revealed today on social media, the book is set to come to Kickstarter soon, the usual approach the publisher takes that allows collectors to fund the production of the book, while also securing a copy of their own. This book follows the first in the series, The DC Art of Jorge Jiménez , that was also funded through a Kickstarter campaign that was hugely successful, making over $327,000 for its $10,000 goal. Sharing the same format as their ongoing 'Marvel Art of' series, expect this to be another well-made 200+ page hardcover, presenting the work of the artist in the best way possible. Their Kickstarter campaigns also offer a wealth of additional exclusive options outside of just a copy of the book, including slipcases, dustjackets, prints, stickers, portfolios, and more, so be sure to take advantage of that when the project launches. Although the campaign has not gone live yet, you can head there to sign up to be notified for when it goes live here - Kickstarter page . Bruno Redondo is a multi-award-winning artist that has worked on DC comics since 2009, currently offering his talent to drawing Nightwing. While working interiors and covers, Redondo has also created art for Injustice , Superman , Suicide Squad , and more, delivering his incredible art and dynamic framing for each line he is a part of. The artbooks from Clover Press celebrate the best in the industry, and fans of Redondo will no doubt agree that he has more than earned his place in the series. Future updates on the book the book will be reported here and be sure to sign up to the campaign page to be notified for when it goes live. Comic book fans can also check out another Kickstarter from Clover Press for The Marvel Art of Dan dos Santos , which will give you an idea of what to offers and extras to expect for this exciting new book. For more from Bruno Redondo, you can find his art on his Instagram page . Tags; #CloverPress #DC #BrunoRedondo #Kickstarter

August 18th 2025 Back with another Design Works book, UK publisher Lost in Cult has revealed that their next deep dive will be for the fan-favourite Alan Wake series. In partnership with developer Remedy Entertainment, the upcoming release will take readers through the history and development of the psychological horror franchise. Alan Wake: Design Works was announced on social media and as is tradition for the series, it is already available to pre-order too. The 250+ page hardcover to be an in-depth look at not just the original game, but American Nightmare and Alan Wake 2 as well. From the original inception, through to the development of the their last release, readers will be treated to a celebration of Alan Wake, making it an ideal companion to the games. You can order the book now on the Lost in Cult website . Featuring interviews with the developers themselves, including Director Sam Lake, as well as Mikael Kasurinen, Ilkka Villi, Matthew Porretta, Melanie Liburd, David Harewood, and many others, this exploration of the series will be a must have for visitors old and new to Bright Falls. Design Works books aren't just a written history of the games they are based on though, they explore the art and visuals which is what makes them of interest to those that enjoy artbooks. Throughout the book you will find concept art for Alan Wake, but not only this, Lost in Cult have added unique pages that have thermoreactive ink. As you can see in the video below, art is revealed through interacting with the pages, mirroring how Alan Wake uses the light to take out his enemies in the game. The Design Works series has always offered a couple of editions with each release, a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. Also found on the Lost in Cult website, the Deluxe Edition will only be available to order up until Friday the 17th of October and both versions are expected to ship in the latter half of 2026. The Deluxe Edition will include the 250+ page hardcover book with the following as extras; All of the Standard Edition features Campaign Limited Alternate Cover Dustjacket Return Manuscript Presentation box Bright Falls Map Bookmark Saga Anderson's Mind Place Polaroids Coffee World Poster Watery, WA Postcard Signed Actors Card Check out the Deluxe Edition below, as well as some page previews of the book. Lost in Cult continue to champion physical releases, not just for books, but for games and vinyl too. Their last book announcement was for Mundaun: Design Works , which is also available on their website. You can also pre-order other upcoming books in the series, including Animal Well: Design Works , VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works , Ultros: Design Works , and Outer Wilds: Design Works . IMMORTALITY: Design Works is also now shipping and available to buy too. The Alan Wake series is a psychological survival-horror franchise from Remedy Entertainment, blending third-person action and exploration with a narrative driven story. Alan Wake is an author battling with writer’s block, but during a trip to Bright Falls things take a dark turn, trapping him in a story he doesn't remember writing. The 2010 original was followed up by the spin-off Alan Wake's American Nightmare in 2012 and the a full sequel in 2023, titled Alan Wake II . The sequel introduced FBI agent Saga Anderson as a second playable character. The games have been well received by players and critics, becoming a favourite of many in the genre. Future updates for the book will be reported here as they happen and be sure to check out the Lost in Cult website page here . Tags; #AlanWake #DesignWorks #LostInCult #RemedyEntertainment

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Lost in Cult Page Count: 250+ Format: Hardcover Publication Date: Q3 2026 Other Editions: Deluxe Edition About The Design Works series from Lost in Cult continues with a look at the psychological horror series Alan Wake. The book dives into the making of the games, from the 2010 original, to 2023's Alan Wake 2 from developer Remedy Entertainment. Alan Wake: Design Works featured interviews with the developers and concept art throughout, including thermoreactive pages. A Deluxe Edition was also made that included a dustjacket, presentation box, Return Manuscript, Map, Poster, Polaroids, and more. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #AlanWake #AlanWakeAmericanNightmare #AlanWake2 Series: #AlanWake #DesignWorks Publisher: #LostInCult Studio: #RemedyEntertainment Platform: #PlayStation #PC #PS5 #Nintendo #Switch #PS4 #Xbox #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX #Xbox360 Genre: #Horror #ThirdPerson

June 5th 2025 Lost in Cult continue their relentless schedule of announcements with another in their Design Works series. This time, the publisher has set its focus on Mundaun, the 2021 horror first-person shooter, celebrated for its hand drawn visual style. Mundaun: Design Works has been revealed with posts on social media, with the book being made immediately available to pre-order, as has been the case for their previous announcements for the ongoing book series. Also like those books, this will be a deep dive into the game, perfect for those that want to read insights into how the game was created. This upcoming release was made in partnership with developer Hidden Fields and the game's publisher Annapurna Interactive, with Andreas Inderwildi as the author. You can order the book now on the Lost in Cult website . Of course, this book will feature a look at the sketchwork-style visuals that makes the game unique. The artwork will be featured throughout and show how the creepy visuals came to fruition for the game. Interviews are also included in the 200-page hardcover book, done with developer Michel Ziegler and the composer Michel Barengo. As is tradition for the Design Works series, there is a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition, with the latter being limited and only available to order up until August 1st 2025. Both versions are expected Q3 2026 and feature the following; Standard Edition (£49.99) - Hardback book Textured spine Debossed cover title 215 x 303 mm Approx. 200 pages Quarter bound book Deluxe Edition (£129.99) - All of the Standard Edition features Campaign Limited Hardback book with additional ephemera Replica sketch book Presentation box A4 art prints x 2 A vinyl of the soundtrack is also available for £32.99 and can be bought as a bundle with either version of Mundaun: Design Works. Lost in Cult are making waves in the industry for their commitment to not only physical releases of books and vinyl, but game preservation too. They recently announced a new game publishing arm called EDITIONS, which will release both collector's editions and retail editions of physical games for select indie titles. You can read about their new venture here . Their last book announcement was for Animal Well: Design Works , but also on the way and still available to pre-order are VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works , Ultros: Design Works , IMMORTALITY: Design Works and Outer Wilds: Design Works . Future updates for the book will be reported here as they happen and be sure to check out the Lost in Cult website page here . Tags; #Mundaun #DesignWorks #LostInCult #AnnapurnaInteractive #HiddenFields

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Lost in Cult Page Count: 200 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: Q3 2026 Other Editions: Deluxe Edition About The Design Works series from Lost in Cult continues with the horror indie game, Mundaun . The book dives into the making of the 2021 game from developer Hidden Fields. The book was written by Andreas Inderwildi and includes interviews with the game's solo developer Michel Ziegler and composer Michel Barengo. As well as this, it will highlight the hand sketched images that are featured in the game. A Deluxe Edition of Mundaun: Design Works was also available that featured a sketchbook and art prints, all held in a presentation box. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #Mundaun Series: #Mundaun #DesignWorks Publisher: #LostInCult Studio: #HiddenFields #AnnapurnaInteractive Platform: #PlayStation #PC #PS5 #Nintendo #Switch #PS4 #Xbox #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #Horror #FPS

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Lost in Cult Page Count: 200+ Format: Hardcover Publication Date: Q2/Q3 2026 Other Editions: Deluxe Edition About Another entry in the Design Works series from Lost in Cult highlights the the making of the Metroidvania hit, Animal Well . The book features screenshots, interviews, insights, and more that covers the 7 year development of the game. Fans can find out how solo creator Billy Basso started it all and released this unique indie gem. A Deluxe Edition of Animal Well: Design Works was also available on release that features a slipcase, pin badges, cassette, bookmark and art prints. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #AnimalWell Series: #AnimalWell #DesignWorks Publisher: #LostInCult Studio: #BillyBasso #SharedMemory #BigmodeGames Platform: #PlayStation #PC #PS5 #Nintendo #Switch Genre: #Horror #Metroidvania #2D

May 8th 2025 The Design Works series shows no signs of slowing down as another is revealed by Lost in Cult. The 2024 Metroidvania indie hit Animal Well is the latest addition to the growing collection of deep dives from the publisher. Animal Well: Design Works was announced on social media and like previous Design Works reveals, it is already available to pre-order from the Lost in Cult website . The book will feature insights about the making of the game from Billy Basso, Dan Adelman and the team at Bigmode. It covers the long development of the indie title, from early prototypes to its final form, alongside screenshots, designs and more from the game. Animal Well was released in 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch. The game was created by solo developer Billy Basso over a period of 7 years and became the first published title from Bigmode. It has players navigate a world of puzzles and platforming as a survival horror Metroidvania that is full of animals, both friendly and hazardous. It was met with critical acclaim and nominated for numerous awards, with a win for Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction at the D.I.C.E. Awards. Like others in the Design Works series, there is a Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. But take note, the Deluxe Edition will only be available to order until July 1st, so be sure to grab this before then if you want the extras found below. Both versions are expected Q2/ Q3 2026 and feature the following; Standard Edition (£49.99) - Hardback book Glow-in-the-dark cover Rainbow holofoil gilding 210 x 280 mm Approx. 200 pages Section-sewn binding Author: Shaun Hughes Deluxe Edition (£124.99) - Campaign Limited Hardback book  Slipcase Presentation box Pin badges x 4 Infinite looping cassette ‘Save your progress’ bookmark A4 art prints x 3 Also available is a vinyl of the soundtrack for £29.99, which boasts the full track list plus some that were previously unreleased. The B-side has the game's soundscapes with a locked groove. This can be bought individually or as a bundle with either version of Animal Well: Design Works. Lost in Cult have become relentless in their releases of books and vinyl soundtracks, with game publishing details to be revealed soon too. It's an impressive output for the size of the UK based company, that will no doubt continue to grow. It was only recently that I wrote about the VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works reveal , which follows Ultros: Design Works , IMMORTALITY: Design Works and Outer Wilds: Design Works , each of which are in production for future release. These are not dedicated artbooks, but art can be featured heavily, so it is a series for collectors and fans to be aware of. Future updates for the book will be reported here as they happen and be sure to check out website page here . Tags; #AnimalWell #DesignWorks #LostInCult #Bigmode

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Lost in Cult Page Count: 200+ Format: Paperback/ Hardcover Publication Date: Q2 2026 Other Editions: Deluxe Edition Buy on Amazon here; About Lost in Cult continue their Design Works series with a deep dive into the art and development of VA-11 Hall-A. The book features early art, interviews, insights, blog posts and more for 2016 visual novel from Sukeban Games. Fans can find out about all aspects of the development, including the original prototype, the soundtrack and the mechanics. The Deluxe Edition of VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works comes as a hardcover with a slipcase, novel, newspaper clipping, pin badges, posters, art cards and flyers. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #Valhalla Series: #Vallhalla #DesignWorks Publisher: #LostInCult Studio: #SukebanGames Platform: #PlayStation #PC #PS4 #Nintendo #Switch Genre: #VisualNovel

April 11th 2025 Lost in Cult are adding another entry to their Design Works series of books, this time for visual novel VA-11 Hall-A. Revealed yesterday on social media, with pre-orders already live, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will dive into the indie game with interviews, a collection of blog posts, the development and the art for the game. It will also feature details on the prototype and soundtrack too, so fans will get insights into the full development process that created the bartending hit from Sukeban Games. VA-11 Hall-A was released on PC in 2016 and was later ported to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4. It's a non-linear visual novel where you take the role of a bartender, with the story changing based on the drinks you make in its cyberpunk world. The full game was created after the team enjoyed the concept prototype and wanted to take it further. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works is available to pre-order on the Lost in Cult website and is estimated to release Q2 of 2026. It comes as a standard or deluxe edition, with their details as follows; Standard Edition - Softcover book PVC dust jacket 190 x 220 mm 200+ pages approx. Section-sewn binding Printed in CMYK + 1 Pantone Deluxe Edition - Hardback book  196 x 226 mm 200+ pages approx. Section-sewn binding Printed in CMYK + 1 Pantone Slipcase Presentation box Sapphic Pussy Rhapsody novel The Augmented Eye newspaper clipping Pin badges x4 A3 posters x2 A5 art cards x4 A6 flyers x3 This announcement comes just a couple of months after the reveal of Ultros: Design Works , with IMMORTALITY: Design Works and Outer Wilds: Design Works also still to be released and available to pre-order as standard editions. Though not dedicated artbooks, the series is worth highlighting as the art is heavily featured in each release, but still offering a look at the complete development behind each game. Future updates for the book will be reported here as they happen. Tags; #VA11HallA #DesignWorks #LostInCult #SukebanGames

May 1st 2025 Lost in Cult have been busy growing their Design Works series that provides fans with deep dives into the art and making of video games. Soon to be included is a look at Ultros, the psychedelic 'gardenvania' from developer Hadoque. Ahead of the release of Ultros: Design Works later this year, I spoke with Pelle Cahndlerby about working on the game and what to expect from this new book. As is evident even in the wonderful way he answered my questions, Pelle was the narrative designer and poet for Ultros and will also be featured in the upcoming release. Check out the interview below and be sure to visit Lost in Cult and the book page here . Hi Pelle, thanks for taking the time for answering some questions. Congratulations on the game and now the upcoming Ultros: Design Works! How does it feel to have a new extension of the game being released for fans?   Cahndlerby : My pleasure, it's always fun to talk about our cosmic demon when there's a curious and friendly set of ears on the other end.   Thank you so much! It feels nice to give the audience a glimpse behind the curtain. The opportunity also gifted the world of Ultros some additional lore and further insights into some paths toward the end. It was great fun to write a bit about the Sarcophagus again. Ultros: Design Works book cover The idea for Ultros came from art director Niklas Åkerblad, at what point did you begin your work in the role of the narrative designer on the game?   Cahndlerby : The many seeds that sprouted Ultros were buried into creative soil on as many separate occasions, some closer to each other in time, almost parallel to the demon's pulse.   Years before I officially picked up the muse's mantle, I listened to Niklas's ideas about this demonic entity. He had a vision crystallizing, and we had some very giving conversations on philosophy, creativity, and life in general.   Sometime later, as the different beats of the demon began to align, he reached out. He said it was time for the poet to enter the fray with bewildering words and narrative prowess. I heard the call, and I answered.   It sounds like you were able to hit the ground running. Was there any material already in place for you to look at and help make your start?   Cahndlerby : Oh, there were documents, alright! Some had a nice, sturdy structure. Others went all over the place in trails of thought and different approaches. Some overlapped the same subject but with outdated decisions on how to best move forward, and some had an interesting commentary on why this or that had been scrapped.   It was a creative melting pot that needed to be dived into to get stratified and analyzed for which ingredients should go with what. Then, for some gentle seasoning, massaging, and kneading before deciding what else to add from my supply. Release trailer for Ultros In a previous interview you spoke about how one of the harder parts of writing for the game was choosing when to include writing and how much, to allow other aspects to take the centre stage. What was involved in that process to make sure you strike the right balance and how did you know when you had achieved that?   Cahndlerby : Looking at the outlandish art jumping at you from all corners of the canvas, while having the sweet melancholy of Ratvader's outstanding soundtrack in your ears, I'd be a fool for carelessly throwing as much text as I could at this neon beast.   Giving the players too many impressions at once would only add to the abstract confusion that already embraced us. Confusion is good, but if you want to reach beyond the rolling eyes of people thinking we're just being weird for the sake of being strange, you need to edit yourself. And hey, you will always be the advocate for your discipline, that comes with the territory, but you also need to remember that you're not alone in the process. Inspiration can be taken from all sides of the buffet.   Balance was obtained by, again and again playing the different scenes, entering the realms, and trying to feel the environments. Realizing that the symbolism of certain set pieces did the job splendidly getting across a feeling or hinting at lore without any additional dialog or text pop-up.   As a writer, editing out redundant text is as important as adding text, if not more important!   Then, for giving the poetry center stage, I had the hallucinogenic vistas, or visions at my disposal. This could be done without interfering with the flow of gameplay or disturbing the voice of the environment. Letting remote nooks reward the players with a poetic treat and at the same time hint at the abundance of over-arcing lore.   I also used the many descriptions of items and fruit for this. Bite-sized confusion is my favorite! Ultros is a mix of multiple ideas, it’s a Metroidvania with time and seed planting mechanics, as well as having a different approach to the skill tree and gaining resources. Like the game, the cast too are an interesting mix of people. How did you approach the writing for the characters?   Cahndlerby : We have a quirky and lovable ensemble, so engaging with them should be as rewarding as possible from the outset with the least amount of dialogue strings possible.   Making them distinguished through particular words they use, how flowery of a languish they have, long-winded or blunt when getting their mind across to the protagonist – all has to be considered.   Gärdner has a mindful way of putting together sentences, Wallet dons a more casual approach, and Qualia can range from space opera to heart-to-heart.   In the case of Brunzon, it felt important for me to create alien words and sprinkle them over his dialogue. I wanted to make him feel more distant and add to his detached approach to what was going on with the world outside of his beloved gegga. His native expressions all have meaning, so it was not a case of simply making them sound strange, but to make them fit each situation. Overkill deluxe? Maybe, but oh, how rewarding on the creative side. The diverse cast also look the part too as Ultros has a very bold visual design, its psychedelic style makes it stand out in the genre. Did this have an impact on your writing for the game?   Cahndlerby : Most certainly! It helped let go of any hindering poundage, releasing creativity to a higher level.   Once you let your foot off the brake, it was just a matter of seeing where you'd end up. Then, rewind to edit for the sake of the whole. It's always better to be loud from the get-go. It's easier to take away than to add when things are scarce.   The Design Works series from Lost in Cult are not simply artbooks, but a deep dive into every aspect of a game, including narrative. How long did it take and what was involved for the Ultros team to make the book happen?   Cahndlerby : To work with [book author] John Rogers and Lost In Cult has been a great ride! We provided sketches and rough, early takes from all disciplines to let John sort out what he thought would make for an interesting mix.   We got interviewed about our different processes, and if he had any additional thoughts or questions, we'd give it another round. Sometimes, things took off to places and stuff we hadn't even thought about putting in there. Because of that, it's hard to say if our involvement is done (as of April 2025) or if more input will come.   It's been a bunch of fun insertions here and there over almost a year, counting from the initial interviews. Ultros: Design Works Deluxe Edition That's a long time, but an interview isn't your only contribution to the contents, because the Deluxe Edition of Ultros: Design Works comes with a poetry booklet with your own poems. How does it feel to know that your own personal work is getting a physical release like this?   Cahndlerby : Emotional.   Delivering a demon proved to be no small task. It seeped through everything about me. Sometimes drowning me.   I had written and performed a three-part poetic reading at the A Maze festival in Berlin. It was my deliverance, or so I thought. Getting the opportunity to help shape the book, it felt natural to offer to include it, with the addition of a newly written prologue sprung from where my soul was at this time after the release.   I am happy, proud, and sad.   I'm sure fans will appreciate the inclusion of the poems, it's certainly a unique extra! What else can people expect from the book and what stood out to you when reading through it?   Cahndlerby : Expect details about things you didn't know were a factor in the molding of Ultros. Different voices from different disciplines sometimes contradict each other, much like the Joker's origin story – as it should be. Creating this playable work of art was like falling through parallel layers of lived abstractions.   Something that stood out was the length of this journey. The size of bits and pieces spun together to string up the Sarcophagus with its realms and dwellers. We gave so much, our all, for the sake of this demon. Please, receive what love we poured into it.   It sounds like fans will have a lot to dive into which is great to hear. Moving on from Ultros, do you have future goals within video game development and if so, what are they?   Cahndlerby : Oh, I have places I want to visit, dreams I want to share, games I want to breathe life into, no doubt about it.   It's much too early to go into detail on, of course, but the future cradles a promise of hope and existential beauty. If fate is cruel, and I can only choose to create one more game in my career, one game molded from my mind and hands, I have my starting point. My vision is there. We will certainly keep an eye out for what the future holds for you! Your own work will now be included on the shelves of collectors, so I’m curious, what is your book collection like? Does it include video game books and artbooks?   Cahndlerby : Right now, my shelves hold a strange blend of vinyl soundtracks, drink & food books themed from games or TV series, and mysterious creatures from the cold North. The most recent art books I have must be from the Persona series.   I'm also looking forward to Lost in Cult's VA-11 HALL-A book . I love that game!   Thanks again for your time, to end the interview, shamelessly let people know why they should pick up Ultros: Design Works and promote anything else you have going on!   Cahndlerby : The book highlights the artistic curiosity and creative madness we suffered from in the best possible way. It might be contagious – hurry and find out!   I post some nice poetic bits on my Bluesky account, and updates on my next creative endeavor will also pop up there eventually: @ cahndlerby.bsky.social   The same goes for Instagram: instagram.com/cahndlerby   Thank you so much for wanting to talk about Ultros, and a big thank you to every sojourner out there who has put time and effort into exploring our demonically colorful creation! A big thanks to Pelle for taking the time to speak to me for the websites very first interview! Ultros: Design works is out later this year and a copy will be joining the collection here too. Remember to visit Lost in Cult and check out the book, as well as others in the series which includes Sable, Citizen Sleeper and the upcoming Outer Wilds. They also work on other books, collectibles and vinyl soundtracks too, visit them here - www.lostincult.co.uk Tags; #Ultros #KeplerStudio #LostInCult #DesignWorks #Hadoque