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December 6th 2025 Publisher Cook and Becker are celebrating 15 years of releasing artbooks, prints, vinyl, and more in 2026, and are doing so with an exciting new book. Revealed on social media, the team have been working away on a new release that looks back at the teams and artists they have worked with in that time by collecting art in the upcoming book, Print Screen. Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art ! The book is available to pre-order on their website and comes as a oversized hardcover with over 250 pages and premium paper. It is set for release on September 1st 2026, the date of the companies' anniversary. The cover, seen above, highlights some of the titles included inside, such as Mass Effect , The Last Guardian , Journey , and Castlevania . Others are also confirmed to be featured through page previews, such as Jet Set Radio and Cyberpunk 2077 . Artworks included range from concept and key art, to commissions, expanding its variety beyond just the visual styles and games. Over 150 pieces will be included, with some seen in the previews below. Alongside the art will be insights from the artists themselves, giving notes on their creations, as well as essays from notable names in the space, such as John Sweeney ( The Last of Us Part II ) and Jonathon Kinkley (Chicago Gamespace video game museum). There are also notes on the relationship with Cook and Becker and how they used the artwork, such as being used for officially licensed prints. 3 versions of the book are available to pre-order from the pusher, with the Anniversary Edition only being available to pre-order until January 1st 2026. The details for these are as follow; Standard Edition: • The English-language hardcover ‘Print Screen: Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art’ book. • 225-pages of full-colour art and imagery printed on premium heavyweight paper. Anniversary Collector’s Edition: • Print Screen: Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art • A premium slipcase with embossed logo and soft-touch finish. • A beautiful matted giclee art print • Cook and Becker: Next-Gen Art —A 32-page softcover full-colour supplement that tells the behind-the-scenes story of Cook and Becker. • Limited to the pre-order period. Collector’s Edition: • Print Screen: Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art • A premium slipcase with embossed logo and soft-touch finish. • A beautiful matted giclee art print Cook and Becker are dedicated to physical media and the work of artists, making them a great company to keep an eye on if you have space on your shelf for some goodies, or wall space for some high quality video game prints too. Most recently, the publisher announced another artbook, Into the Glade of Dreams: The Art and Design of Rayman , a look at the history of the iconic Rayman series that is also available to pre-order. Their last book release was WORLD OF TANKS. Journey Through Art , made in partnership with Wargaming to celebrate 15 years of the online game. In my review of that book I highlighted that I enjoyed the artwork and book design, with curation choices that created a nice mix of images to pore over. Read that here . If you enjoy the previews and would like to add a high quality artbook with an eclectic mix of styles and titles to your collection, head over to the website of Cook and Becker to place your order of Print Screen. Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art ! Tags; #CookAndBecker #MassEffect #Castlvania #FinalFantasy

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Cook and Becker Page Count: 225 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 01/09/2026 (September 1st 2026) Other Editions: Collector's Edition / Anniversary Edition About Cook and Becker are celebrating their 15th anniversary with a celebration of artwork for video games in this 225-page hardcover, Print Screen. Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art . It features more than 150 pieces of art, ranging from concept art to promotional illustrations, along with insights from the artists that made them. It will also include essays from visionaries of the the artbook world, such as John Sweeney ( The Last of Us: Part II ) and Jonathon Kinkley (Chicago Gamespace video game museum), as well as from the founder of Cook and Becker and other artists. This is a celebration of art and video game history, collecting a variety of unique pieces in different style. 3 versions of the book were made available by the publisher; Standard Edition: • The English-language hardcover ‘Print Screen: Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art’ book. • 225-pages of full-colour art and imagery printed on premium heavyweight paper. Anniversary Collector’s Edition: • Print Screen: Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art • A premium slipcase with embossed logo and soft-touch finish. • A beautiful matted giclee art print • Cook and Becker: Next-Gen Art —A 32-page softcover full-colour supplement that tells the behind-the-scenes story of Cook and Becker. • Limited to the pre-order period. Collector’s Edition: •Print Screen: Celebrating 15 Years of Video Game Art • A premium slipcase with embossed logo and soft-touch finish. • A beautiful matted giclee art print Categories Tags Based On: #Various Series: #MassEffect #Cyberpunk2077 #TheLastGuardian #JetSetRadio #Castlvania #FinalFantasy Publisher: #CookAndBecker Studio: #EA #SquareEnix #CDProjektRed #PlayStationStudios #Konami Platform: #PC #Playstation #Xbox #Nintendo Genre: #SciFi #Action #Fantasy

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 02/12/2025 (December 2nd 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) About The Chinese Room and game publisher Paradox Interactive partnered with Dark Horse Books to release an artbook for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, the action RPG. The game is set in The World of Darkness franchise and based on the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop game. The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 features 208 pages of concept art and insights for the game's long developments, providing interesting insights for fans wanting more from its world. Preview Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #VampireTheMasqueradeBloodlines2 Series: #VampireTheMasquerade #VampireTheMasquerade #WorldOfDarkness Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #TheChineseRoom #ParadoxInteractive Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #RPG #Action

December 5th 2025 It's a busy time on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, came out swinging early and the first new release to preview is a look at the Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 from The Chinese Room! The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 from Dark Horse gives fans of the recently released RPG a look at the concept art behind the developers take on Seattle and its not-so-friendly inhabitants. The 208-page hardcover was released on December 2nd 2025, just 6 weeks after the game, an unusually short time for an artbook. As seen in the preview above, the book covers the artwork for the characters, abilities, enemies and locations of the game, highlighting the work of the art team at The Chinese Room, but also some of the concepts from Hardsuit Labs, the developer that worked on the game before handing over the reins. Inside is a lot of costume design for the characters and clans, environments with different styles, and exploration of the platers abilities, all highlighting the variety of concepts and looks within the game's world of Vampires. It will no doubt give players wanting more some interesting art to pore over. I also shared a review for the book, in which I praise this mix of styles, as well the use of colour in the artwork to make Seattle more dynamic and vibrant. For more on the book, read my full review here - Book Review - The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 . Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2  is an action RPG set in modern-day Seattle with a dark and supernatural twist! Players are thrown into the underworld of clans, politics, and of course, death. The game uses narrative driven moments and choices to delivery the story, with exploration and different playstyles adding more variety to the experience. The game was released on October 21st 2025 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X by The Chinese Room and published by Paradox Interactive and White Wolf Entertainment. If you want to add The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 to your own collection, you can order the book here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #DarkHorse #VampireTheMasqueradeBloodlines2 #TheChineseRoom #HardsuitLabs

December 5th 2025 For more than 30 years DOOM has delivered players with visceral gameplay and demons to rip and tear through, and in 2025 it continued to grow its legacy as one of the most iconic names in gaming. In DOOM: The Dark Ages , id Software expanded on the series’ gameplay, but there is something they didn’t change, an artbook release from Dark Horse! The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages was released on December 2nd 2025 and showcases the art behind the glorious violence and residents of Hell, perfect for those that loved the game and are not yet done with the Doom Slayer. I’ve been excited for this one since it was announced and can now give my thoughts on the third artbook from the developer and book publisher! Build Quality Dark Horse have released this book in their standard format as a 23.5cm x 31cm hardcover, matching the previous two DOOM artbooks, as well as the vast majority of their other releases too. This means you are getting another well-made book with good quality paper and strong binding, coming with enough flexibility to allow the 216 pages to open fully too. It’s the high standard you expect from the publisher and I’m happy to say that this continues here. Content Something I love about the DOOM games is that they are gameplay and fun first, with their artbooks working in a similar way with no added fluff, just a heavy art focus. The team at id Software are always highlighting the work of the artists and, as you can see in the previews, this is reflected in the pages that allow the art to speak for itself. Inside you’ll find artwork divided into self-explanatory chapters to break up the book; Doom Slayer & Heroes, Enemies & Demons, Locations, and Weapons. It’s the common approach to video game artbooks because it works well, just as it does here. Within these you’ll find a full range of concepts, from early sketches, through to full colour renders and 3D models. Many of these are variations of designs that made it into the game, as well as a handful of unused demon concepts too. The art is exceptional as always from the team at id Software and those that enjoy the games, as well as art for dark fantasy and sci-fi, are well served here. The developer has always been very good at showing off the artwork that was used to help create the game, not just key art and illustrations. Every image, regardless of which artist it is from, which art style they have, or whether it’s a sketch or a detailed concept, is high in quality and has clear design readability. You can see why they are happy to share their early artwork, as it all captures the brutal magic of DOOM. The print quality is excellent as well, which is ideal as the game is very dark, both on screen and in the artwork. The Locations chapter in particular features a lot of areas that don’t reflect a bright summers day, but the print finish allows all the details to be clearly visible, from the City of Ry’uul in the Chaos Realm, to the Forsaken Plains of Hell and their contrast of dark shadows and bright lakes of lava. Highlights for me are always the earliest designs and there is a lot here I liked, such as exploration of the look for the Doom Slayer and Serrat, your winged companion. I’m very fond of creature design too, so seeing the new takes on the classic demons of the series, as well as those making their debut, makes for a nice collection of art to enjoy and inspire other artists. The environment art is stunning and having a collection of it together here highlights the colour themes for the places you shoot your way through, making you appreciate them even more. Those that love weapons get a nice chapter to explore and some get nice thumbnails and designs for how they look and function. Not all of them get this treatment sadly, but the more unrealistic weapons, like the Reaver and Skullcrusher, get this extra focus and page space.   As for the text, there is very little to be found. It’s an art first approach, with the text included used to describe the history and lore of some characters, demons, and environments, but the majority go without. I’m always happy with a book that does this when the pages are filled with artwork as seen here, but I do prefer artist interviews and insights over in-game details. There is a lot of art I would like to know the details behind, but this was clearly intended to be a gallery style showcase that I know many people will appreciate. Overall, lovers of DOOM like me will be spoilt with a collection of incredible artwork, while also giving those that are aspiring artists a look at the type of work that helps grow a classic series. Credits Just as previously seen in the artbooks for DOOM (2016) and DOOM: Eternal , credits here are on each page and for each image, the best way to do it. Emerson Tung, Alex Palma, Alejandro Mirabal, Ethan Evans, Colin Geller, and more, have been highlighted online for their work on the game, at times in videos by director Hugo Martin, so it’s fitting that they made sure to name them throughout the book too. In typical fashion, there is no faff here either, as even at the back, they are listed again on their own page very clearly to let everyone know who they are. You can’t ask for more than that! Use of Space The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages continues the focused approach to the book through its page design. It keeps things simple with clean backgrounds and layouts made to maximise the space, so artwork can breathe and get the showcase it deserves. The less is more approach works wonders when the talent of the team shines like this. This is not unusual for a Dark Horse book and it feels like walking down a gallery wall of art, complimented by the print quality too. The binding here also helps minimise image loss in the centre fold, so a great job on this all round. Value The book comes with an RRP of $55/ £50, nothing unusual here for the book publisher. It’s well-made and owners of previous books will know this is worth the price of admission, as players will not be disappointed with the quality found here when they get their own copy. As always, I compare prices on Amazon and at the time of writing this on the week of release, it is 6% off in the US and 23% off in the UK, who are always quicker to lower prices. At the UK price, the book is a steal and very good value for money. Discounts come and go for bargain hunters of course, but even those that need some demon goodness in their lives right now won’t feel let down without one. Verdict The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages presents a collection of incredible artwork and highlights that, no matter what decade it is, DOOM is created by some of the best in the industry. Much like the Doom Slayer, the book has little to say, but is efficient in its execution, delivering hundreds of pieces of art and highlighting why it continues to be an iconic series! If it moves, shoot it. If there’s an artbook, buy it. My two golden rules for DOOM remain true, making The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages a worthy addition to your shelf. Those interested in ordering a copy for their own collection can do so here; Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #DarkHorse #Doom #DoomTheDarkAges #idSoftware #Bethesda

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506750170 Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 216 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 25/11/2025 (November 11th 2025) Other Editions: Bethesda Gear Store Variant Cover Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) About id Software and Dark Horse bring their third artbook for the DOOM series to fans, this time with The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages. The 216-page hardcover dives into the concept art behind the chaotic world and relentless demons of the game, which includes insights from the developers too. The game is as a prequel to 2016's DOOM, introducing medieval visual design and new demons, a perfect combination to be explored in an artbook. Preview Book Review - The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages Categories Tags Based On: #DoomTheDarkAges Series: #DOOM Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #idSoftware #Bethesda Platform: #PC #PlayStation #Xbox #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS Genre: #FPS #SciFi #Fantasy

December 4th 2025 After being long in development and changing developers, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 , the sequel game set in the World of Darkness universe, was released in October by The Chinese Room. After fighting and biting your way through their take on Seattle, players can now jump into an artbook for the game, T he Art of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 from Dark Horse! Released on December 2 nd  2025, just 6 weeks after the game launched, the new hardcover highlights the artwork and insights behind its development for those wanting more from its world. A copy has joined the collection here, so I can let you know my thoughts and what to expect! Build Quality Dark Horse are no strangers to artbooks and this comes in their usual hardcover format of 23.5cm x 31cm, this time coming with 208 pages. The pages are high quality paper as always and the print quality and the binding are also very good, allowing every page to fully open due to its flexibility. These parts of the review are always short for Dark Horse, because they are consistent, reliable, and very good at what they do! Content Across the pages you will find a huge number of sketches, full colour renders, and 3D models, as well as some storyboards and graphic design too. It has a nice mix throughout with a heavier amount of 2D artwork, very common for an ‘Art of’ book. The text is written by Ben Matthews, Michele Nucera and Jordan Grimmer of the art team, as well as the game Director Ian Thomas for some first-hand details. The book begins with a look at the characters, with the main character Phyre getting the most pages and there is no surprise there. There is a lot of costume design for the different looks of the clans that the player can adopt, as well as how the hands will look on screen, something I like to see and not often included. Some characters are underserved though with just a 3D model, and it would have been nice for them to get a collection of smaller designs instead. You may be wondering if anything from the previous developer Hardsuit Labs is included, which there is as you discover quickly. Not only were they mentioned in the introduction, but very early on there is art featured from their team, as seen with the character Lou. I’m happy to see this and although it’s clear that much of the game changed, some of these designs were used in the final release and shown here. A chapter I really liked was for the player abilities that dives into the looks of the different powers and animations. The type of abilities, visuals and colours change based on which of the clans it is assigned to, those being the Brujah, Tremere, Banu Haqim, Ventrue, Lasombra and Toreador. I always like to see this and no doubt players will find it interesting to see how different animations could have looked. This also applies to enemy abilities too, with a look at how they move and attack. It's an interesting chapter that shines the light on something you don’t always see in these books. The rest of the chapters follow the players progression through the story with environment art and enemy concepts. I really like the style of the artwork for the game’s world, the streets aren’t anything unusual, however the use of colourful lights to give everything a vibrant look is a fun way to make it more interesting. All types of colours too, even applying this to interiors, which is my favourite part of the artwork. One of the strongest aspects to the art behind Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is the range of styles used within this version of Seattle. The vintage interior of The Glacier Hotel in contrast to the modern and clean Weaver Tower is an excellent example of the team’s talent, as reflected in the final game. Costume design is also very strong for the main characters and common enemies, and again highlights the range of styles the game uses. Some characters are function over fashion and other can be more elegant or made to fit into a group, such as the Sabbat cult. Text throughout can give in-universe details on the characters and story, or the art and making of the game. Having writing from the artists themselves is always great, as it gives the best insights as to why they went a specific direction and what they were trying to achieve. It’s engaging while not giving a huge amount to read, using small paragraphs or notes on specific pieces on the pages, just the right amount. Overall, there is nothing unexpected here, but that’s because it covers everything and it is very art focused, exactly as you would hope. I found myself enjoying the artwork, especially for the environments and abilities. Credits A great job here as the art is credited on the page, the best way to do it. You’ll see the same names for the 2D art, being Ben Matthews, Michele Nucera, and Jordan Grimmer, but other appear too, mostly for the 3D renders. As mentioned before, Hardsuit Labs are also credited but not with specific artists, although they may not have been known when developer The Chinese Room were given the assets after taking the reins. Use of Space A great job here from the design team as pages are full and the layouts are very readable. Backgrounds are kept simple as the art takes up so much of the space, with the gaps used for placement of the text. The binding does a fantastic job at minimising or removing images loss for pieces that cross the centre fold too, always a huge win. Another strong release in this regard from Dark Horse. Value The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has an RRP of $55/£50, which is the norm for a video game artbook from Dark Horse. No complaints here, it’s another well made book in the publisher’s large catalogue and owners of their other books will feel happy about this. As always, I compare prices on Amazon too and right now the book is 7% off just after release in the US, with a huge 28% off in the UK. Discounts on artbooks is much more common this early in the UK, but those elsewhere can also find deals as well, which will of course fluctuate. The price of £36 is excellent for a well-made book, but even at a higher price, those that enjoy the art seen in the previews here won’t feel let down. Verdict The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 a solid release that gives the art team the showcase they deserve, allowing the players with a thirst for more to dive into an interesting mix of concept art after finishing the game. Dark Horse have shown again why they are the go-to for video game artbooks, because while it does nothing crazy, their consistent quality means that if you enjoy the game and art, then you will be happy with this book on your shelf! If you liked the review, you can order a copy of the book for your own collection here; Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #DarkHorse #TheChineseRoom #VampireTheMasquerade #ParadoxInteractive #WhiteWolfPublishing

December 3rd 2025 A new artbook has joined The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, this time previewing the latest release in Marvel's long running series of artbooks! The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the focus of their latest book, coming in a new 'Deluxe Edition' format. Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie comes with a 256-page hardcover book, 5 lithograph prints, and a 32-page booklet inside of a slipcase. The artbook itself has added 32 pages on top of the page cap that has been in place for all of the previous Multiverse Saga releases. The 'Portfolio' booklet includes in-universe blueprints and designs for the technology designed by Reed Richards and is the first time something like this has been included in a slipcase. The art inside features a look at the characters, locations, costumes, technology, key moments, and storyboards of the movie, from some early sketches to detailed 2D and 3D concepts. As always from Marvel, insights from the visual development team is featured throughout, offering details on the design approaches, influences, and more for the movie. I have written an in-depth review on the book, in which I praise the art included, but raise the issue of the production quality of the book and extras, especially when charging so much money in comparison to other books on the market. You can read that review here - Book Review - Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie . The Fantastic Four: First Steps  is Marvel Studios' take on Marvel’s First Family, reintroducing audiences to Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing). The new universe within the MCU has a 1960's retro-futuristic visual style, perfect for exploration in an artbook. The film has the team face in incoming threat of the cosmic entity Galactus, who threatens to devour Earth, as well as introducing the Silver Surfer. Like the now huge catalogue of Marvel Studios' movies and shows, it includes big set pieces, comedy, and heart. For more Marvel artbooks, visit my YouTube channel and check out more reviews here; Marvel Studios' Loki: Season Two - The Art of The Series Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World - The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Doctor Strange: The Art of the Movie Marvel Television's Agatha All Along: The Art of the Series Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts: 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 - Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Thor: Ragnarok - The Art of the Movie If you liked the preview and would like to add Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie to your own collection, you can order the book here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TheFantasticFour #Marvel #MCU #MarvelStudios #MarvelCinematicUniverse

Book Details ISBN: 978-1302961541 Publisher: Marvel Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Slipcase Publication Date: 18/11/2025 (November 18th 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About This book from Marvel Studios continue the long running series of artbooks for the movies. This is the first entry to include two books, The Art of the Movie and Portfolio. It also includes lithographs in the slipcase as well. The book highlights the art of the movie, from early concepts to final designs, for the characters, world, and more for the return of Marvel's first family. Book Review - Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The Art of the Movie Categories Tags Based On: #FantasticFourFirstSteps Series: #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU #FantasticFour Publisher: #Marvel Studio: #MarvelStudios #Disney Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #SuperHero #Action #Scifi

Book Details ISBN: 978-1803368504 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 328 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 02/12/2025 (December 2nd 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) About This book is part of the Titan Books rereleases of the Marvel Studios artbooks, originally released alongside the movies by Marvel. It is the 16th book in the series. Thor returned for his third solo movie and he wasn't alone. This book shows the concept art for Thor, Hulk, Loki, The Grandmaster and more. Get insights from the team and get a look at how the designs came together. Preview Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #ThorRagnarok Series: #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU #Thor #Marvel Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #MarvelStudios #Disney Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #SuperHero #Action #SciFi

December 2nd 2025 In 2017 the God of Thunder returned with new energy, bringing more than just a hammer, but comedy too. Thor: Ragnarok is widely regarded as the mightiest of the Thor movies, thanks in no small part to the characters and visuals it introduces. As expected, an artbook was released by Marvel to explore the work that went into designing them at the time, but a re-release now available from Titan Books! As part of their ongoing Infinity Saga series, Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Thor: Ragnarok – The Art of the Movie  was published on December 2nd 2025, delivering the artwork of the original book in this reissued version. Titan Books have kindly sent me a review copy and as a fan of the original book, I’m able to give it a review and compare it to the Marvel published original too. Content The hardcover book has 328 pages of concept art and insights, making it one of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe artbooks. There’s a good reason for this too, as there is a wealth of goodies inside, covering the movies many locations, characters, and visual styles. It features fiery world of Muspelheim, Thor’s home of Asgard, and the colourful Sakaar, each showcasing designs and characters that makes it seem like three movies in one. Alongside the artwork are again more interviews from the creative team, actors, and artists. This has always been the case for Marvel and they provide insights into the movie and characters, the approach to the designs, decisions about the final looks, and more. My favourite parts here are always the details given by the talented team behind the art, including Visual Development Supervisor Andy Park and the other artists, such as Jackson Sze, Ian Joyner, and Aleksi Briclot. Marvel have always done a great job at making this engaging, without it becoming a novel. Thor: Ragnarok – The Art of the Movie has a slightly heavier focus on character art and costumes, but given the changes in outfit for Thor, Loki, and Valkyrie, plus the introduction of Hela and the visually distinct planet of Sakaar, it’s not a surprise. This is a good thing though, as the artwork is incredible and you can see the artists really got to flex their creative muscles. Highlights here for me include the mix of approaches to Hela and Surtur, the alien gladiators of the Grandmaster’s arena, and the many interesting designs for Sakaar’s locals that would look right at home in an 80’s sci-fi movie. You realise how much there is to the movie as you read through, with interesting unused designs thrown in as well, such as the Butchers, who were earlier versions of Hela’s minions. As well as this, the artwork for the city on Sakaar is incredibly detailed and rich in colour, with interiors being very unique to the MCU with their style. There are a lot of ship designs too that I really enjoyed and, just like the movie, makes this book a fun mix of fantasy and sci-fi. Keyframes that capture moments of Thor: Ragnarok are impressive too and a staple for the team at Marvel. The arena battle, escape from Sakaar, battle with Hela, and more, are pieces that are each worthy of being framed. Altogether, this makes it one of the strongest Marvel artbook releases. Credits As always, credits are placed on the page, so you know who it responsible for each image, the best way to credit the artists. At the back of the book, their names are listed with each page they are featured on too. I give them the highest praise for this with each book and that doesn’t change here. Build Quality Onto the comparison of this book and the 2017 original now, which was titled Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok – The Art of the Movie . The Titan Books re-release comes as a hardcover with a dustjacket, as opposed to a slipcase. The slipcases were always nice, but in doing this, the new Infinity Saga series has kept their releases at a lower price and I think that’s a good thing, especially as Marvel’s newer books are charging double for that inclusion. The new version is a little smaller, coming in at 24cm x 27cm like the others in the series. However, the original was 24.5cm x 29.5cm size without the slipcase, a small difference. This doesn’t change much inside the book either, as only small adjustments have been made. Below you can see a comparison of the two books, and beneath that a side by side with the slipcase. The best thing about the Titan Books reissue is the quality of the physical book, as again the paper quality is now higher, making the book a little thicker, and the binding has also been improved. Image loss in the centre fold has been reduced and the print quality itself is also very good. The publisher has been very strong in this regard and improves images that were a little too dark in the original releases. Below is a comparison of the two versions, with the new Infinity Saga version at the top. It showcases that the content is the same, with minimal adjustments for the new size. Use of Space This is a Marvel Studios artbook, so this is fantastic as always. The pages are filled, there is no wasted space, and the layouts allow the art too shine. These parts of the review are always short and sweet, because the designers have had this nailed down since the very first release! Value The Infinity Saga – Thor: Ragnarok - The Art of the Movie has an RRP of $50/ £35, a very fair price for the book. The original book can be costly, often going up into triple digits on second had websites and that is certainly painful for collector’s or those that missed out when it first released. That makes this new version perfect for those people, delivering the same content at a much lower price. This is all before any potential deals as well, and when using Amazon for consistency, in the UK it is 23% off already, an incredible deal for the amount of amazing artwork included. There is no deal in the US at the time of writing this just before release, but these come and go too. At full price it’s already a good deal, so you cannot go wrong with this no matter when you buy it. Verdict Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Thor: Ragnarok – The Art of the Movie is the return of one of best books in the artbook series, now with some quality improvements and a much more affordable price. The art is superb throughout and makes it the perfect companion to the fan-favourite movie. The range of concepts, as well as getting to see what wasn’t used, makes this another excellent release that Titan Books has done a great job of making readily available again. The original was a favourite of mine before and revisiting it was a joy, I would highly recommend this new book to any fan of Marvel and the movies! If you missed out before and would like to add the book to your own collection, you can order the book here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Thor #InfinitySaga #TitanBooks #Marvel #MavelStudios #MarvelCinematicUniverse

December 1st 2025 The Fantastic Four: First Steps hit the big screen in 2025, inviting fans into a new universe to meet the latest version of Marvel’s First Family, as well as their 60’s retro-futuristic styled world. As is tradition, an artbook is here to explore the artwork that helped create the stunning visuals from the team at Marvel Studios! Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie Deluxe Edition changes up the format again, now adding a ‘Portfolio’ and calling itself a 'Deluxe Edition'. As a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I’ve been curious to jump in and see if this book justifies its new title and $150 price tag. Build Quality The slipcase comes in at 30cm x 27cm and like the previous releases, is thick and protective, not just decorative. I have always liked the quality of these, so no change there. The book itself is also the same size as the others at 29cm x 24.5cm, but this time has 256 pages, a 32-page increase from the long running page cap for the other books post-Endgame. The paper inside is thinner than you get in most artbooks, but normal for Marvel. While I would like to see this improved, especially in a ‘Deluxe Edition’, it helps a little as the binding is again pretty stiff with no flexibility, although the pages do open a little better than in previous entries. The 5 lithograph prints seen in the other slipcase formats still do nothing for me. They were used to justify the last price increase, but they are lower quality than found in other artbook special editions, coming on a piece of card that is sized awkwardly like the book, so the art doesn’t fill the space. Nothing changes for me here, despite the artwork on them being great. Onto the big one, the ‘Future Foundation Portfolio’ additional extra, the biggest reason for the price tag! So what is it? 32 pages of art held together by two staples... I knew it was small going in, but thought there had to be more to it, yet I fail to see why this couldn’t be included in the main book, other than to hike the price up again. The paper is a small improvement over what is in the book, although most won’t notice, and it only has a card cover, so I can’t say I’m impressed here. Overall, great slipcase, decent book, and poor extras, not the best start. Content This is where things improve though, as the art for the movie is superb throughout the book. There is a lot on display here, including characters, costumes, the city, the Baxter Build, the Fantastic Four Spacecraft, storyboards, building interiors, and more. I found it to be very well balanced too, not neglecting any part of the movie. The art comes in a mix of styles, such as the realistic character pieces we see often from the likes of Ryan Meinerding, but also 3D models, sketches, and more stylised images that focus more on a scene or action. The larger range of art styles has become more common in the Multiverse Saga artbooks, something I really appreciate. Alongside the artwork are insights on the characters themselves, design choices, influences from the comics (especially from Kirby), and the production of the movie. This is all interesting to read and compliments the artwork on the page, especially when hearing from the artists themselves like Meinerding, Wes Burt, Rodney Fuentebella, Jana Schirmer, and more. The actors, producers, Director Matt Shakman, and others are also interviewed and give details about their thoughts and work. Highlights for me include the concept art of the city and architecture, showcasing the retro-futuristic style with some incredible views from afar, as well as at street level. There is even a piece from Ryan Meinerding seen below that stood out, especially as he often focuses on character art. I also liked the interiors too, for both the Baxter Building’s unique areas and the very different feel of The World Ship, home of Galactus. A couple of spreads of storyboards were great to see too, as they aren’t always included in the Marvel books. Keyframes are littered throughout and are spectacular, with some capturing moments not seen in the movie, always an exciting part for me. As expected, the character art remains a strong point for Marvel, continuing to showcase some of the best in the industry. The pages for Galactus will be a favourite section for many and those that love costume design are well fed too, as there is a lot shown for the team’s time on earth and in space. Exploration of the team’s powers is also very interesting, like the radically different ideas for Sue’s forcefield and Reed’s more extreme stretching. Seeing Reed Richards using his powers here in fun ways will be frustrating for those that wanted to see this in action though, as the movie did very little with it! I could go on about highlights, as there are many, but there are some negatives for me too. First, the dark print quality does make a small return to make art unclear, nowhere near as bad as it has been, but a handful of images do suffer. I was worried about the Galactus art in particular, but these images look great, so I’m not sure why the artbook series has had this problem when this example shows it can be done well, even with its blacks and dark purples. The Thing, who should have the most interesting designs is underserved, because it’s only one design shown for him on his dedicated pages, with some costume changes explored. He has some slightly different looks in art for the group posed together, but I was hoping to see early and unused concepts for his face and body, even Mole Man gets a better showcase with 6 spreads of his own. The other member of The Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer make up for it though. As for the ‘Portfolio’, you get some technical drawings, designs, and blueprints for the Baxter Building, FantastiCar, H.E.R.B.I.E., lab devices, the baby stroller, and more. There is some nice stuff here and it’s presented as in-universe, though it has no notes for insights. The contents do nothing to change my mind on it not needing to be separate from the book, it could have been a unique chapter at the end. You can see a page below. Overall, Fantastic Four fans will be very happy with what is in this book, there is a lot of brilliant art to enjoy and interesting insights to read. It’s one of the strongest releases from the last few years for content. Credits A quick part of the review for Marvel as always, because they credit the artists on every page and list them in the back too. They have been consistent on this and it’s always the best way to do it! Use of Space The page design for The Fantastic Four: First Steps – The Art of the Movie is very strong throughout, with the pages being filled and the layouts being clear and readable. It’s another aspect the books have been very consistent on, to the point I could have pre-written this paragraph before even looking inside. I’m always very happy with this part of the review for the series and don’t expect that to change. The binding does cause less image loss than has been seen in some of Marvel’s other artbooks, but it doesn’t avoid it completely. Text next to the centre fold does end up on the bend of the pages because of the lack of flexibility, but this has also been much worse. It’s still not ideal though and after it being an issue for so long, it should have been fixed by now by either adjusting the page design (which I wouldn’t do after just praising it!), or improving the binding itself. Again, it’s not as bad as we have seen before. Value Well, I think this is what some people will be jumping forward to read, because the book has an RRP of $150/ £134, which is quite frankly offensive to collectors of the series. It’s not all bad news, but allow me to vent first. The books when sold alone were $60, which were on the high end for artbooks, especially capped at 224 pages with not the best build and print quality on the market, but the art made it worth it. The jump to $100 by adding a slipcase and 5 below average prints was something I’ve not been happy with in prior reviews, as the value wasn’t there. Now though, for another added $50—the price of an entire 200+ page high quality artbook from other publishers—you get an extra 32 pages in the book and 32 pages stapled together as an ‘extra’. Needless to say, this is awful from a value perspective and I would struggle to agree to $100 RRP for this when considering higher quality books with more art and content can be bought for a third of the price. This is ‘Deluxe Edition’ in name only, because it certainly doesn’t feel like it in execution. There is also no standard edition, so it was already a misleading title and a standalone book would have been most welcome. For this price, you can buy 3 of Titan Books’ re-releases of the older Marvel books as part of their Infinity Saga series instead, coming with up to over 300 pages, the same quality of art and content, but with better paper, binding, and print finish. Marvel should be looking to others like Dark Horse, Titan Books, and Abrams Books as to what their quality and pricing should be, because this is pretty awful. But, and this is a big but, either by design, or because retailers can’t shift copies, the discounts on this book have already been heavy, even before its release. Comparing on Amazon as I always do for consistency, in the US it is 26% off at $111.46, and 41% off in the UK at £79.05. Given how quickly these books come down, either Marvel is playing a game to sell at a discount and their real target price, or copies aren’t moving. Given it’s the biggest franchise in cinema and yet the book can’t crack the top 100 in any Amazon book list, I would guess it’s a sales issue. The UK price I think is fair, the US price is coming close, but I think at over $90, it’s still tough to recommend. As someone that has all of the artbooks for Marvel Studios, it’s painful to see this and I hope they don’t do another ‘Deluxe Edition’, because there isn’t enough added value here. They haven’t listed any future artbooks yet, but Daredevil: Born Again is confirmed to be getting one and I want to believe they have been waiting to see the sales before making their next move. I’d love for them to go back to just a slipcase, or better yet just the book. Without a steep discount like I got this time (I paid £80), I won’t be getting another in this format. Verdict Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The Art of the Movie is a frustrating release, because there is a wonderful book here, but it’s held back by the ongoing missteps of the publisher. The artists at Marvel continue to create artwork that deserves to be seen, showing why they are some of the best to ever do it, with page design and insights that compliments their talents. However, the team behind the pricing and production of the books are out of touch, making the series that was once the easiest to recommend, now a ‘wait for a discount’ line of books. Calling this a ‘Deluxe Edition’ at $150 is a stretch that Reed Richards would struggle to pull off. I sincerely hope that Marvel dial it back, lower the price, make them affordable, and actually promote the books themselves to get people interested, rather than leaving it to the artists on social media. There is gold here, I hope they return to letting it shine again soon! If you find a good discount though, this will be a welcome addition to your collection. If you’re interested in Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The Art of the Movie and would like to add it to your own shelf or keep and eye on discounts, you can do so here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Marvel #TheFantasticFour #MarvelStudios #MCU

November 30th 2025 The end of the year is here, but it's certainly not the end of the artbook releases for 2025, as there is a lot of art to share for movies, animation, and video games, that are headed to bookstores shortly. Check out 10 of these books in the list below! 2nd - Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Thor: Ragnarok - The Art of the Movie Titan Books is back with another reissue for the Marvel Studios artbooks, highlighting the return of Thor and Hulk in this look at Thor: Ragnarok . Concept art is shared for the characters and locations, showcasing the the talent of the artists, who also give their insights in the book too. Inside are a good number of keyframe pieces that look incredible as well. These books are highly recommended for those that missed out on buying them the first time round. They may be slightly smaller in size, but the quality improvements of the paper, binding, and print finish make them the best way to view the art inside. You can read my recent review for Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie that was released last month, with comparisons to the original here . You can order a copy of Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Thor: Ragnarok - The Art of the Movie here; Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) 2nd - Doug Chiang - The Cinematic Legacy & The Star Wars Legacy Doug Chiang has spent 50 years creating art for some for some of the biggest movies in Hollywood, with some of that work being shared in this two-volume hardcover set, showcasing his talent across 800 pages and contained in a slipcase. Volume I, The Cinematic Legacy , takes a look at his career before joining Lucasfilm, featuring his art for movies such as Back to the Future Part II , T2: Judgement Day , Spawn , Jumanji, and more. Volume II, titled The Star Wars Legacy , shines a spotlight on his incredible work on the Star Wars movies, from The Phantom Menace , all the way through to the live-action shows, including The Mandalorian . As well as featuring stunning artwork, Doug Chiang - The Cinematic Legacy & The Star Wars Legacy will include insights and stories, including from his work with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, the Wachowskis, and more. This is a big release for Doug Chiang and sci-fi fans, but that does come with a big price tag too. Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) 2nd - WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series WondLa from Skydance Animation follows Eva Nine, a curious teenage girl raised in isolation by her robot caretaker, MUTHR. However, upon leaving her bunker, she realises that an alien species has inhabited her now unfamiliar world! WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series  gives fans a look at the concept art, sketches, 3D models, and insights behind the show, from its characters and creatures, to landscapes and storyboards. Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) 2nd - The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages id Software and Dark Horse partner again to release another DOOM artbook to fans, this time with The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages . The 216-page hardcover highlights the concept art of the demonic world, relentless demons, and more for the 2025 game. Inside are also insights from the developers too, making this the perfect companion to the game. Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) 2nd - The Art of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl GSC Game World and Dark Horse present a look at S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl through the concept art for the game. The book will explore the characters, enemies, creatures, environments and more for the survival horror FPS. The Art of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl comes as a hardcover with 208 pages. Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) 2nd - The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 The Chinese Room and game publisher Paradox Interactive partnered with Dark Horse Books to release a look at Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 , the recently released action RPG. The Art of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 comes with 192 pages of concept art and insights for the game's long development, perfect for fans wanting more from its world. Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) 5th - L'art de Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sandfall Interactive and book publisher Pix'n Love are releasing this artbook based on the 2025 hit RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . The 300-page hardcover features art and insights behind the turn-based Game of the Year contender, no doubt being highly sought after. However, L'art de Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is in French only, with partners for others languages yet to be announced by Pix'n Love. Keep an eye out for those announcements! Buy Here 9th - Marvel vs. Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works Udon Entertainment are re-releasing their book, Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works , as an updated hardcover with over 140 additional pages. Appropriately renamed Marvel vs. Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works , it will feature artwork for the following titles; The Punisher X-Men: Children of the Atom Marvel Super Heroes X-Men vs. Street Fighter Marvel Super Heroes Vs Street Fighter Marvel vs. Capcom Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) 9th - The Art of Anno 117: Pax Romana Dark Horse and Ubisoft Mainz are giving players a look at the art for the city-building strategy game in The Art of Anno 117: Pax Romana . The book comes with 232 pages that explore the concepts and designs that helped bring Ancient Rome to life, so those that have conquered the game have another excuse to think about the Roman Empire. Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) 23rd - The Art of The Outer Worlds 2 Dark Horse is keeping busy in December, with a new book coming in partnership with Obsidian Entertainment to give fans a look behind the curtain at the sci-fi RPG, The Outer Worlds 2 . Featuring 192 pages and hundreds of pieces of concept art, The Art of The Outer Worlds 2  will showcase art team's work on the environments, enemies, creature and weapons. All of this and more come with the insights from the development team too. Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) Updates for these books will be reported as they happen, with more future artbook releases found on the Upcoming page ! Tags; #TitanBooks #InsightEditions #Marvel #Disney #DOOM #Bethesda #TheChineseRoom #MarvelStudios #PixNLove #ClairObscurExpedition33 #Udon #StarWars #AbramsBooks

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506748436 Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 192 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 23/12/2025 (December 23rd 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) About Obsidian Entertainment teamed up with publisher Dark Horse Books to give fans a look behind the curtain at the sci-fi RPG, The Outer Worlds 2 . Featuring a look at hundred of pieces of concept art, The Art of The Outer Worlds 2 will showcase the talent of the art team and their work on the environments, enemies, creature and weapons. All of this and more come with the insights from the development team too. Categories Tags Based On: #TheOuterWorlds2 Series: #TheOuterWorlds Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #ObsidianEntertainment #XboxGameStudios Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #RPG #Action #SciFi

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506752617 Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 232 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 09/12/2025 (December 9th 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) About Dark Horse partners with Ubisoft Mainz to offer fans an inside look at the city-building real-time strategy game in The Art of Anno 117: Pax Romana . The book comes with 232 pages of concept art and insights for the game, exploring the concepts and designs that helped bring Ancient Rome to life in this entry in the Anno series. This journey back in time to the height of the Roman Empire through art is the perfect companion for players that have conquered the time period. Categories Tags Based On: #Anno117PaxRomana Series: #Anno Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #Ubisoft #UbisoftMainz Platform: #PC #PlayStation #Xbox #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS Genre: #RTS #CityBuilder #Strategy

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Udon Entertainment Page Count: 336 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 02/12/2025 (December 2nd 2025) Other Editions: Deluxe Edition Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) About Udon Entertainment give fans of the hugely popular fighting game Marvel Vs. Capcom a chance to view the art behind the series in this hardcover rerelease of the original book, Marvel Vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works. Now featuring a hardcover and over 140 additional pages, Marvel vs. Capcom: Ultimate Complete Works provides a look at sketches, illustrations and promotional art for the series from Capcom. It includes artwork for the following games; The Punisher X-Men: Children of the Atom Marvel Super Heroes X-Men vs. Street Fighter Marvel Super Heroes Vs Street Fighter Marvel vs. Capcom Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Categories Tags Based On: #MarvelVsCapcom #MarvelVsCapcom2 #MarvelVsCapcom3 #MarvelVsCapcomInfinite #UltimateMarvelVsCapcom Series: #MarvelVsCapcom Publisher: #UdonEntertainment Studio: #Capcom Platform: #PlayStation #PS3 #PS4 #Arcade #SegaSaturn #Dreamcast #Xbox #Xbox360 #XboxOne #PS2 #PC #Nintendo #Switch Genre: #Fighting

Book Details ISBN: 978-2371883321 Publisher: Pix'n Love Page Count: 300 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 05/12/2025 (December 5th 2025) Other Editions: N/A About Sandfall Interactive and book publisher Pix'n Love partnered to release this artbook based on the 2025 hit RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The 300 page artbook features art and insights behind the turn-based game. Translated editions are yet to be announced by the publisher, who will be working with other companies to release these versions. Categories Tags Based On: #ClairObscurExpedition33 Series: #ClairObscurExpedition33 Publisher: #PixNLove Studio: #SandfallInteractive #KeplerInteractive Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #RPG #Action

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506739601 Publisher: Dark Horse Books Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 02/12/2025 (December 2nd 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US)   / Buy Here (UK) About GSC Game World offers a look at the art behind S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the long awaited return of the series. The book from Dark Horse features a look at the concept art for the characters, enemies, creatures, environments and more for the survival horror FPS. The Art of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl comes as a hardcover with 208 pages. Categories Tags Based On: #STALKER2HeartOfChornobyl Series: #STALKER Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #GSCGameWorld Platform: #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS #PS5 #PlayStation Genre: #FPS #Horror

Book Details ISBN: 978-1835410424 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 176 Format: Hardcover Publication Date : 21/10/2025 (October 21st 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) About Skydance Animation created the animated series WondLa, which follows Eva Nine, a curious teenage girl raised in isolation by her robot caretaker, MUTHR. However, when she leaves her bunker it's discovered the world is very different and also inhabited by an alien species! WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series gives fans a look at the art and insights behind the show. This includes concept art, sketches, and stunning 3D models of the characters, creatures, and landscapes. Tony DiTerlizzi, the creator of the original book series, also provides the foreword. Categories Tags Based On: #WondLa Series: #TheSearchForWondLa Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #SkydanceAnimation Platform: #TV #AppleTV Genre: #Family #Comedy

Book Details ISBN: 978-1419777752 Publisher: Abrams Books Page Count: 800 Format: Hardcover Slipcase Publication Date: 02/12/2025 (December 2nd 2025) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) About Doug Chiang has spent 50 years creating art for some for some of the biggest movies in Hollywood, making a name for himself as one of the best in the business, even picking up an Academy Award. This two volume hardcover set is the ultimate collection of his work, showcasing his talent across 800 pages and contained in a slipcase. Volume I, The Cinematic Legacy, takes a look at his career before he became a part of Lucasfilm, featuring his art for other blockbuster movies such as Back to the Future Part II, T2: Judgement Day, Spawn, Jumanji and more. It will also take a look at his own project, Robota. Volume II, titled The Star Wars Legacy, shines a spotlight on his incredible work on the Star Wars movies, from The Phantom Menace, all the way through to the live-action series, including The Mandalorian. Fans will get to dive into his incredible artwork for the franchise which includes ships, droids, creatures, epic moments and more. Both Volumes of Doug Chiang - The Cinematic Legacy & The Star Wars Legacy will feature insights and stories, including from his work with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, the Wachowskis and other legends of Hollywood. Fans of Doug Chiang and sci-fi movies will have a lot to pore over in this double volume collection of his incredible art. Categories Tags Based On: #DougChiang #StarWars Series: #StarWars #BackToTheFuture #Terminator Publisher: #AbramsBooks Studio: #Lucasfilm #ILM Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus #TV Genre: #SciFi #Action

November 30th 2025 The latest Artbook News Roundup is now live The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, looking back over the last month at some of the latest updates in the artbook world! The roundup gives a brief overview of the articles and news found on this website from November. This time it's a little lighter, with just 1 delay, 5 new book reveals, and 10 upcoming books set for release in December. Featured in the video is news for The Art of Endless Legend 2 , Tunic: Design Works , Amnesia: Design Works , Legend of Mana: The Art of Mana - 30th Anniversary Edition , The Art and Making of Daggerheart , and The Art of Endless Space . Watch the video below and feel free to leave feedback, this is a one man show and done with no prior experience, so all comments are appreciated! Any news missed in a Roundup video due to when I record will be picked up in the next video, as seen with Tunic: Design Works . If there is any news I missed in the 'Art of' book world, feel free to reach out on here, social media, or in the comments on YouTube. Next month will likely be a quieter month too, but not for releases and reviews here on the site! Keep an eye on the Upcoming page for what is coming soon. Happy collecting! Tags; #DarkHorse #TitanBooks #Marvel #MarvelStudios #UdonEntertainment #LostInCult #InsightEditions #DOOM #Stalker2 #EndlessLegend #EndlessSpace #AmplitudeStudio #Daggerheart #DesignWorks

October 30th 2025 Another monthly news roundup video is now live on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, looking back at the stories covered here in October! The video gives an overview of the articles found on this website, this time featuring 2 updates, 6 delays, 8 new book reveals, and 11 upcoming books for the month of November. Featured this month is The Art of Star Wars: Andor , Call of Duty Zombies: The Art of Treyarch , The Art of The Mandalorian and Grogu , SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World , and more! Check out the video below and subscribe for more monthly updates and previews of artbooks that you can add to your own shelf! Any news missed in a News Roundup video due to when I record at the end of each month will be picked up in the next video. If there is any news I missed in the 'Art of' book world, feel free to reach out on here, social media, or in the comments on YouTube. Always leave feedback too so I can continue to deliver the best news for artbooks. You can learn more about the upcoming book for November with purchase link here - Upcoming Artbooks: November 2025 Happy collecting! Tags; #DarkHorse #TitanBooks #ChronicleBooks #Marvel #MarvelStudios #CallOfDuty #SpongeBobSquarePants #ShovelKnight #UdonEntertainment #LostInCult #InsightEditions #Pixar #Rayman #CookAndBecker #StarWars #AbramsBooks

November 29th 2025 KPop Demon Hunters quickly became a cultural hit when it released in the summer, winning over viewers with its catchy music, stunning animation, and performances. Looking to share more with fans, the artwork that helped make the movie happen is explored in The Art of KPop Demon Hunters , a new book coming next year, but not before you can enjoy all of its contents online right now. Reported first by Cartoon Brew , the 142-page book can be viewed online here , with the option to play music from the movie as you scroll through the pages. The book unsurprisingly has a large focus on costumes, with the many outfits showcased throughout. As well as this, there is also art for the characters themselves, location designs, weapon concepts, and keyframes of moments from the movie. The colours and art styles across the book are spectacular, so fans will no doubt enjoy this new look at the art from Sony Pictures Animation's art team. It also gives insights from the artists and creators behind the movie, detailing their goals and decisions for the designs seen on the pages. Physical collectors need not fear though, as on January 1st 2026, you will be able to place a pre-order for the book, with fulfilments beginning February 1st. The book comes as a paperback and is being sold by Nucleus on their website, which you can find here - The Art of KPop Demon Hunters pre-order page . It's certainly unusual for an entire book be shown online for free like this, but I happen to have some insight into this as someone with a YouTube channel of flip throughs! The videos I post, though are not high resolution digital pages, work as great previews for those that are interested in a book, but want to see what they are buying first. The wonderful thing about art is that you can enjoy it endlessly, so getting a preview in no way takes away from the value of the physical copy. It's also a great way for those that may not own artbooks to get interested in adding one to their shelf. For a movie as popular as KPop Demon Hunters , I like the fanservice of making this available to the masses and I expect it will help drive sales of the physical book too. I am surprised though that they haven't gone with a mass market artbook, partnering with Abrams Books as Sony Pictures Animation did before for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie . It would no doubt be a huge seller, but this mass access approach might have felt better suited for this film. KPop Demon Hunters  is an animated action-fantasy film that follows the popular K-pop girl group 'Huntrix', who are also secretly demon hunters. They are onstage global idols, but but night they battle supernatural forces threatening humanity. The mix of fast-paced fight scenes, vibrant music, and creative choreography, as well as blending Korean pop-culture with fantasy action, helped make it a massive hit. KPop Demon Hunters was released on Netflix in June 2025 and became their most-watched original title and has won multiple awards. Be sure to check out the free look at The Art of Kpop Demon Hunters , and pre-order the physical copy January 1st! Tags; #KPopDemonHunters #Netflix #SonyPicturesAnimation

November 28th 2025 Another new release has joined The Artbook Collector YouTube channel that takes a look at the art behind 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming . This book new book comes as part of The Infinity Saga series from publisher Titan Books, one that is re-releasing the original books as a matching set. Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie is a 256-page hardcover with art for the characters, costumes, locations, technology, and more for the movie. As is tradition for Marvel, these are showcased alongside insights into the movie and design approach from the creative team and artists. The new book has all of the original content of the Marvel published original, but comes in a smaller size and without a slipcase. However, these new releases come with better paper, improved binding, and a higher quality print finish too, making them the best way to enjoy the art. These versions are perfect for newer fans and those that missed out before, as some of the older books can be harder to come by now. For more details, you can check out my review of the book, in which I praise the range of art and styles found inside, as well as the improvements made by Titan Books. You can head that here - Book Review - The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie . Spider-Man: Homecoming  follows Peter Parker as he attempts to balance his high school life with his early career as a superhero. At the same time, he is hoping to join the Avengers by earning the approval of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. However, that becomes difficult when he meets the Vulture, an arms dealer that uses Chitauri technology to create new weapons, and has to re-evaluate what it means to be a hero. The first solo film of Spider-Man in the MCU was highly praised with Tom Holland proving that he is more than worthy of being the new webslinger. He is next set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day next year. If you would like to add the book to your own collection, you can order Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #SpiderMan #Marvel #TitanBooks #MCU #MarvelStudios #MarvelCinematicUniverse

Book Details ISBN: 978-1803368481 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date : 11/11/2025 (November 11th 2025) Other Editions: N/A About This book is part of the Titan Books rereleases of the Marvel Studios artbooks, originally released alongside the movies by Marvel. Spider-Man gets his first solo movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and with that comes a book full of art for the suit, gadgets, key moments, Iron Man and more. Insights from the development team are also featured throughout the book. Preview Book Review - Marvel Studios' The Infinity Saga - Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie Categories Tags Based On: #SpiderManHomecoming Series: #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU #SpiderMan #Marvel Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #MarvelStudios #Disney Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #SuperHero #Action

November 16th 2025 *Update 27/11/2025 Since posting this story, the listings on both the Titan Books website and Amazon UK have been removed and any links now divert to error pages. It is possible that the book was listed ahead of an official cover and date reveal. As the only site that reported on the book, the exclusive story below may have triggered the takedown. Any future news or official reveal of the book will be reported here. The original story with the book details remains unedited below. A new artbook listing has appeared online for Daggerheart , the tabletop role-playing game from Critical Role's publishing company Darrington Press. The Art and Making of Daggerheart is an interesting new book, but it's release date is currently unclear. The book was spotted on the website of publisher Titan Books and shows a release date of March 4th 2027, an usually long way off for an official listing. However, other listings in Europe, such as on German site Thalia , have it coming May 19th 2026 from publisher Insight Editions. Titan Books is often the UK publisher for books from Insight Editions, so it's only the date that is strange, but as it's a new listing it could just be a placeholder. Without a product page from Insight Editions to confirm, we can only speculate, but May 19th 2026 is likely correct based on how far off it is. The 256-page hardcover is fully detailed already, coming with an official description and cover art, as seen above. It will feature a look at the creation of the game, alongside insights and interviews with the developers for details on how it was created. It is an interesting release, because artbooks for TTRPGs aren't in abundance, but Dagerheart's popularity will no doubt put this on the wishlist of many players. The UK pricing is £39.99, a standard price for a book of this size and very likely to be around $45/ $50 in the US. The story of the creation of the fantasy role-playing game is authored by Carlos Cisco, giving readers a peak behind the curtain at its journey from inception to release, all with the help of interviews conducted with Darrington Press. Of course, no artbook is complete without the art itself, and this book will share hundreds of pieces that include character art, world building concepts, and more. All of this is presented in an oversized book, coming in at 32.4cm x 23.6cm. The book is currently only featured on a handful of European websites, including Amazon UK. Other websites, including Amazon in other regions, have no listing for the book yet, but expect listings to begin appearing soon that will also confirm the publication date. Daggerheart was released in May of 2025 from Darrington Press and combines the use of dice and cards to bring the stories of the players to life, adding tactics to the game while making it easy for newcomers to jump in. The two dice role for Hope and Fear, empowering the players or the game master, while the cards grant abilities and help level up characters. This is all alongside a book that helps to build worlds and stories for people at all levels of experience. The rulebook and playing cards come with stunning fantasy illustrations, making an artbook like this a no-brainer to release to fans wanting more. The Art and Making of Daggerheart is not out for a 6 months at the earliest, so any updates before then will be reported here. As noted, listings are still set to appear on the websites of more retailers, but those in the UK that are interested can order the book below; Buy Here UK Tags; #CriticalRole #DarringtonPress #Daggerheart #TitanBooks

April 23rd 2025 Artbooks often give fans a look at the development for the designs you see on screen, from early sketches to the finished piece, but can also offer a glimpse at what didn’t get used at all. These insights can be the most interesting part of an artbook, to see what could have been, but was left on the cutting room floor. In the case of The Art of Fable Legends though, the entire book is a rare instance of everything being unused, because the game was never officially released. This is more than just an artbook, it's a history piece of a game and studio that are no more. Known best for the Fable series that began in 2002, but also the real-time strategy games Black and White, Lionhead Studios was a UK based team created in 1997. It was co-founded by Peter Molyneux, a somewhat polarizing name in the gaming industry, along with Mark Webley, Tim Rance and finally Steve Jackson, who also co-founded Games Workshop. Microsoft then bought the company in 2006, at a time when they were struggling financially. Sadly though, despite Fable being a big name in the industry and the studio being held in high regard, it was closed in 2016, following the cancellation of Fable Legends. What Happened to Fable Legends? Lionhead Studios released Fable: The Journey in 2012, a Kinect game that was given mixed reviews from critics. Even after this reception, they were committed to the franchise and development began the same year on Fable Legends. It was set to be a free-to-play online game in which 4 players work together to defeat enemies, while another acts as the villain, setting traps and placing the enemies to stop them in their path. This was a departure from the original Fable trilogy, as those were single player role-playing games, making this a big swing. Although they had already ventured into other genres within the franchise, with the aforementioned on-the-rails Kinect game and the beat ’em up Fable Heroes, this was a bigger and more expensive project, being made with a hefty budget of $75 million dollars. The game was officially announced in August of 2013 and its gameplay shown for the first time the following year in June. Later on, a closed beta took place in October of 2014, with the game set for release in 2015. While this was happening and as reported later on, development was not going well. Members of the team were also unhappy with the project, wanting to work on a tradition Fable game and not a multiplayer title. There were plans to make Fable 4 following the release of Legends though, giving the less enthusiastic developers some light at the end of the multiplayer tunnel to hold out for. That tunnel proved to be longer than anticipated though, as Fable Legends was delayed into 2016. Worse yet, it didn’t take long for the devastating news of the cancellation to follow, coming in March of 2016. The beta was still running at this time, which was then closed the following month to allow the time for players to get refunds for any money spent on in-game content. The decision was made by Microsoft to cancel the game, not Lionhead Studios, who were seemingly at the mercy of their owners after being put on the multiplayer project and also the previous Kinect game, both of which were outside of their expertise. The reason for the cancellation has been reported to be a mixture of high production costs, failure to meet targets and lack of player interest, each of which alone can get a game cancelled. Sadly for the team, the decision to cancel the game came hand in hand with the closure of the studio. Microsoft was making changes to its investment plans and Lionhead Studios was a victim of this shift. It remained open until the following month, due to UK law requiring a notice period, before it closed its doors for the last time in April. The Art of Fable Legends The artbook boom for video games started during the PS3 and Xbox 360 era and has not relented since. It is common for all big releases to come with artbooks and Fable Legends was no different. Unlike recent years, artbooks would almost always come out around the same time as the game and would be listed early for pre-orders. The Art of Fable Legends followed this trend, but was unusually stubborn with its publishing date.   While it is the norm now for an artbook to not even be announced, let alone released, until after players have got their hands on a game, there are exceptions to this. For example, The Art of Assassin’s Creed Shadows came out just days after the game, but this did mean that each time Ubisoft delayed the game, Dark Horse delayed the book. The Art of Fable Legends, published by Titan Books in this case, ignored this thinking and did not shift the date. I was one of the people that pre-ordered the book, so upon hearing the news the game had been cancelled into 2016, I was expecting the book release to move too. Its 2015 release remained unchanged though and it surprisingly did indeed ship on November 27th 2015. As is sometimes the case with Titan Books, a signed Limited Edition was also available with a slipcase. It was a highly unusual move, selling an artbook for a game that was not available to buy is odd and comes with the risk of spoilers. The only people that could really appreciate it were the developers and those that took part in the closed beta. The book remained available too, it was never delisted or switched back to pre-order status. Little did anyone know at the time, that this was about to become an even more interesting gem in an artbook collection just months later. Fast forward to March 2016 and owners of the book not only had the art for a cancelled game, but a physical release of some of the last work ever created by Lionhead Studios. Value and Quality It’s very common for an artbook to become rare, they sell through their print run and leave people to deal with the sometimes predatory and volatile second hand markets. However, the strange nature of The Art of Fable Legends continued as it avoided this fate. Having been aware of the artbook, I kept my eye on the listings out of curiosity, only to find that the book was neither selling out or even holding its value. Despite the game being cancelled in part due to a lack of player interest, one would have thought that this book would be viewed as a piece of gaming history, yet it appeared to be overlooked. It's now 2025 and the book is still available. You can buy it second hand at low prices, but more shockingly, it isn't difficult to find new copies online. In the case of Amazon UK, it is often discounted and can be bought for under £30. As a collector and someone that now does reviews, I can say the book does a lot well too. It has some brilliant art if you like the style, with early sketches included for the characters and enemies, as well as some fantastic environment art. It has great insights from the team and a good use of space too. It does however lack artist credits on the page and some of the images could be a little smaller to fit more in, but it's a solid release overall. I'm particularly fond of the enemy art and am a fan of the style and the inclusion of early sketches. Fable always had a charm to the visual design of Albion and its inhabitants, it's style oozing with personality and a strong colour palette that avoids the browns and greys of other games in the genre. That same approach was taken with this entry, as seen on the preview pages featured here. The comments from the team speak to the specific characters and art choices, a fascinating read knowing that it was intended for players, but is now a curtain pull on the making of an unfinished game. It features insights that include the approach to the designs for an asymmetrical game, its lore and personalities of its heroes and enemies. So many games get cancelled, Lionhead themselves had at least 12, but it's rare you can sit with information and art like this for one of them. The Future of Fable With Lionhead Studios gone and Microsoft still owning the IP, a fourth game is now finally happening and set for release in 2026. Playground Games is behind the development that will see the series return to its roots as an action RPG. The artbook boom of previous generations created a strong and persistent market for more of them, so there is a good chance there will be an artbook for the new game too. Microsoft and the studios it owns and works with have a good track record of creating them, including AAA games like Gears of War and Halo, but also smaller titles like Ori and the Will of the Wisps and ReCore. The Art of Fable Legends is also proof in itself of the potential for a new artbook. Those out there with artbook collections, fans of the Fable series or an interest in unique gaming products can find The Art of Fable Legends online and add it to your shelf. The circumstances around its release are unlikely to be seen again, especially for a book that remains at a reasonable price 10 years later. Perhaps the lack of player interest was hugely understated, as what could have been a rare item can be found discounted and readily available. Being a fan of Fable myself, I hope the series finds new life in the upcoming game and that the new art team can share their work in ‘The Art of Fable 4’. If you are interested adding the book to your own collection, you can find copies here; Tags; #Fable #FableLegends #TitanBooks #Xbox

November 27th 2025 The debut of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was hugely anticipated, so when it stuck the superhero landing and his own movie was set to follow shortly after, fans were understandably excited. That movie, Spider-Man: Homecoming , was a big hit as well and it brought with it an artbook in 2017. Thanks to Titan Books, that book has returned as part of their ongoing Infinity Saga series. Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie was published on November 11th 2025 and is a reissue of the original book for those that missed out before. Thanks to the kindness of Titan Books providing a copy, I’m able to give my thoughts on this new release and also compare it the original, one I thoroughly enjoyed! This review is rearranged like others in the series, to do the comparison last. Content This book comes with 256 pages and features a wealth of concept art that Spider-Man lovers will no doubt enjoying poring over. It has all of the content of the 2017 original book, titled Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie , with its good mix of concept art for the costumes, locations, and technology of the movie, as well as a large amount of keyframes too. Marvel Studios always impress with the balance of art they show, catering to the strengths of each release, with costumes and key moments being the heavier focus here. Spider-Man himself gets a large amount of page space dedicated to his iconic look. There are 18 spreads of art for the teenage hero, exploring his suit design and colours, the web shooters, the technology within the suit, and how it works. You can never get bored of looking at designs for Peter Parker’s costume, because as Kevin Feige puts it, it’s “one of the best graphic-designed elements in the history of graphic design.” The sketches and art for his movement and types of webbing are a highlight for me, they don’t carry the realism of the suit concepts and some are even exaggerated, but they carry a lot of character and humour too. Vulture also has a large chapter that focuses on his own wingsuit, with a large range of ideas on show, all of which look incredible. This technology-based version of the character looked fantastic in the movie and the art that made it happen gets a great showcase here. The pages for Iron Man also provide enjoyable art too, though there is no surprise here given how long the team have been working on his look! Locations and technology are shared with detailed artwork that is impressive throughout, from the school and Adrian Toome’s hideout, to the many Chitauri-powered weapons, the talent on show is brilliant as always. An end chapter for the credit sequence created by Perception NYC is also a nice inclusion, showcasing their fun mix of art styles. My favourite part of the book is the large amount of keyframes and their various art styles. Moments of the movie are captured in incredible pieces of art, including web-swinging, fights between Spider-Man and the Vulture, and the Staten Island Ferry set piece. They capture so much movement and emotion, even in the places where the art is a little looser, focusing on capturing the feel of a scene, rather than the little details. I’m particularly fond of the pieces from Alexander Mandradjiev, because they capture the mood of a moment with a unique style that look like oil paintings in places. Alongside the artwork are insights from Director Jon Watts, producers, artists, costume designers, and more. Hearing from the artists themselves is always something Marvel has done well and the notes on the design approach and influences from Ryan Meinerding, Rodney Fuentebella, Jon Eaves, and more, is always an interesting read. Like previous artbook, there isn't an essay to read, but more than enough to give valuable and engaging details. Credits A long-time tradition of Marvel is to credit each image on the page (the following pages for full image spreads) and The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie continues this too. This is done with their last name, with a list of both the full names and each page the artists are featured on at the back. It’s a great way to do it and highlights Marvel’s continued commitment to shining the spotlight on their talented team. Build Quality Moving onto the comparison to this book and the 2017 original, I’ll start with the format. Again, this new version from Titan Books does not have a slipcase, as it instead uses a dustjacket. The slipcases were great, but this does increase the pricing and The Infinity Saga series has done a good job of being affordable, so it’s a welcome trade-off. The new hardcover is also a little smaller, coming in at 24cm x 27cm, as opposed to original’s 24.5cm x 29.5cm size without the slipcase. It’s a small difference that doesn’t change much on the pages, as there are only little adjustments made to image sizes. It’s still a good size and gives the art inside a strong showcase. The paper quality is also better, the pages are thicker as seen in other artbooks. Marvel to this day chooses thinner paper, and while still acceptable, it’s not as good as what you find here and elsewhere. This also makes the new release thicker too, but fortunately the binding is very secure. There is a little image loss in the centre fold, but not to the extent that it takes away from the art. The cover art on The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie mirrors that of the original too, because the dustjacket features the art from the slipcase, and the cover underneath shares the yearbook design for Peter’s high school just like the original. The biggest improvement again is the print quality, one that is huge for me personally. Titan Books has done well to brighten the artwork that was previously too dark in the Marvel original, an ongoing issue with their books even today. You can see a comparison below, with the Titan Book’s version at the top and the Marvel published book below, this again makes it the best way to enjoy the concept art. Use of Space The page layouts are kept the same as the original book and this is not a bad thing. Marvel have always been very good at page design, making the most of the space and keeping everything clean and readable. As mentioned, small adjustments are made for the smaller size, but these are very minimal. Short and sweet for this part of the review. Value The Infinity Saga - Spider-Man: Homecoming - The Art of the Movie has an RRP of $50/ £35, a good price for the book. The 2017 version isn’t as rare as other entries in the original run, but it can fluctuate for a new copy. However, this doesn’t account for discounts, which are very common for The Infinity Saga series. Using Amazon again to compare for consistency, in the US it can be found at 20% off, and in the UK at 23% off, a very good price drop for the same book with quality improvements. These will come and go of course, and those elsewhere will have to check your local store, but for a 256-page hardcover filled with great art, this is a very good deal. Verdict Marvel Studios’ The Infinity Saga – Spider-Man: Homecoming – The Art of the Movie is another superb volume of art that showcases the talent of the team at studio, this time focusing on everybody’s favourite webslinger. The strong costume design and wealth of keyframe concepts makes this a strong entry in the long series of artbooks, with Titan Books making this an improvement over the original at an unbeatable price. As a fan of the original book, I’m happy to see this reissue has made it not only available for more people, but adds the same improvements implemented with those that came before too. Those that love Spider-Man will be very happy with this on their shelf! If you missed out before and would like to add the book to your own collection, you can order the book here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #SpiderMan #InfinitySaga #TitanBooks #Marvel #MavelStudios #MarvelCinematicUniverse

October 31st 2025 Determined to fill their 2026 release schedule, UK book publisher Lost in Cult has announced a second Design Works books this month, this time for 2022's action-adventure game Tunic ! Tunic: Design Works has been made in partnership with the game's developer Isometricorp Games and publisher Finji to deliver a look at the development of the award-winning indie game. As always from Lost in Cult, the book was announced on social media, with pre-orders going live at the same time for those wanting more from the world of the sword-wielding fox. It comes with over 300 pages and can be ordered on their website ahead of its Q4 2026 release. The book is authored by Christian Donlan and will take players through the seven-year development of the game from Andrew Shouldice, from doodles on a page to its release in 2022. Through insights and details from the developer, Tunic: Design Works explored the locations, mechanics, themes, and more for the game, giving fans a peak at how the game went from an idea to a BAFTA award winner. As well as the written insights, this release will also include a look at the original sketchbooks from Shouldice, featuring his doodles, notes, checklists, and more, offering a unique look at the documents that help create a video game. As expected, there are again a couple of versions of the book available to pre-order, a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition is only available for a limited time, but can be pre-ordered until the 8th of January. Both versions of Tunic: Design Works are expected to start shipping Q4 of 2026. The Deluxe Edition will include the 300+ page hardcover, as well as the following as extras; A slipcase with Ma-ko art A presentation box A Famicom box with mystery contents Art prints A poster A bookmark Sew on patch set For those wanting even more, Lost in Cult has also revealed a vinyl set too, coming with 2 x 12" records that is set to release in Q2 of 2026. This can also be bought in bundles with both version of the book. Tunic  is a charming action-adventure game with an isometric camera view, developed by Isometricorp Games and published by Finji in 2022. You play as an anthropomorphic fox carrying a sword and shield in a mysterious ruined land. The player works to uncover secrets in the game's forests, dungeons and temples, while building an in-game manual of maps, lore, and more. The game was inspired by classic titles such as The Legend of Zelda , combining nostalgia with modern visuals and gameplay design. It was released on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch. You can check out a trailer for the book below. Lost in Cult are frequently announcing new video game goodies, including vinyl and physical video game releases too. Also this month they announced Cocoon: Design Works , quickly growing the book series and giving people a lot to look forward to in 2026. Other revealed books in the Design Works series includes Alan Wake: Design Works , Animal Well: Design Works ,   VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works , Ultros: Design Works , and Outer Wilds: Design Works , Mouthwashing: Design Works , and Mundaun: Design Works . Future updates for the book will be reported here and be sure to check out the Lost in Cult website to order Tunic: Design Works, as well as their other products here . Tags; #Tunic #IsometricorpGames #LostInCult #DesignWorks #Finji

Book Details ISBN: 978-0241770986 Publisher: DK Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 25/11/2025 (November 25th 2025) Other Editions: N/A About Announced as part of the Warhammer Relics festival, which reveals licensed products, this book comes in partnership with publisher DK. It features over 200 pages of art for video games set in the Warhammer Universe, including Dawn of War and Space Marine 2. It includes concept art, promo art and commentary from the development teams behind the games, covering 30 years of releases. Preview Book Review - The Art of Warhammer Video Games Categories Tags Based On: #SpaceMarine2 #DawnOfWar #Boltgun Series: #Warhammer #Warhammer40k Publisher: #DK Studio: #SaberInteractive #AurochDigital #RelicEntertainment #GamesWorkshop Platform: #PlayStation #Xbox #PC #PS5 #XboxSeriesX Genre: #Action #Fantasy #SciFi

November 26th 2025 The end of year rush is in full swing with another new release joining The Artbook Collector YouTube Channel. This time is a look back at some of the video game catalogue of Games Workshop in The Art of Warhammer Video Games ! In partnership with publisher DK, the 232-page hardcover features 40 titles inside, giving readers a look at some of the art that helped take them from the tabletop to the screen. The book was released on November 25th 2025 and features games such as Space Marine 2 , Dawn of War , Boltgun , Vermintide , Hired Gun , Rogue Trader , and many more. For more on the book, you can read my full review in which I highlight that while I really enjoy the range of art found inside, covering 40 games is too many for one book. You can read about this and more here - Book Review . Video games for the Warhammer universe have been around for over 30 years, spanning multiple consoles, genres, and developers. From HeroQuest in 1991, to 2024's Space Marine 2 , the games have been coming at least every other year and more are on the way. Just like the tabletop miniature game they are based on, they come with a lot of variety too, including genres styles such as real-time strategy, single player action, multiplayer shooters, and more. Despite the book covering 40 games, it is only a selection of what has been launched. Upcoming games include Boltgun 2 , Space Marine 3 , Warhammer Survivors , and Dark Heresy . With the continued success of Games Workshop coming year after year, the future for the video game scene is looking bright and very few franchises have made the transition so perfectly. Perhaps more artbooks will also be on the way too! If you enjoyed the preview, you can order The Art of Warhammer Video Games here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Warhammer #Warhammer40K #GamesWorkshop #DK

Book Details ISBN: 979-8337400020 Publisher: Insight Editions/ Titan Books Page Count: 224 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 18/11/2025 (November 11th 2025) Other Editions: N/A About Dylan Cole has been working on movies for over 20 years, creating art and illustrations for some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood, including Avatar and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Now fans of Dylan can pick up a collection of his art in this hardcover book, Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole. The book is filled with previously unseen concept art, matte paintings and poster designs for movies from his incredible career. Readers will also get a look into the creative process of Dylan Cole and insights for featured pieces of art. Previews Creating Worlds Interview: Dylan Cole On His Career, Avatar, and His New Book Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #DylanCole Series: #Avatar #AlitaBattleAngel #PiratesOfTheCarribean Publisher: #InsightEditions #TitanBooks Studio: #Disney #20thCenturyStudios Platform: #Movies Genre: #SciFi

November 25th 2025 The movie industry is full of exceptional talent, all of which help bring our favourite movies to life, some write, some direct, and of course, some draw and paint. Concept artist and production designer Dylan Cole is someone that has been working on some of the biggest movies for over 20 years, and even if you were not aware of it at the time, you have almost certainly seen the places he helped design, backgrounds he painted, or posters he created. A selection of his artwork is now available to add to your shelf in his new exciting new book, Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole . Creating Worlds (shortened for the purpose of this review) was released November 18th 2025 by Insight Editions in the US and is coming on the 30th in the UK from Titan Books. A copy has joined the collection, so I’m able to share my thoughts after diving into this volume of world-building artwork! Build Quality This hardcover book comes in at a good size of 31cm x 26cm and 296 pages, so it’s a hefty book too. These pages are thick and high quality, just as you would hope for an artbook. One of my favourite things about this book is the binding, because they used more page signatures than most (groups of pages) and gave the backing some good flexibility as well. This means that not only do the pages open fully, but there is also less strain on the binding, as fewer and thicker signatures can begin to separate due to their weight. The binding will come up again shortly, but in terms of the physical quality of the book, this is as good as it gets. Content Creating Worlds shines the spotlight on Dylan Cole’s artwork, and as he mentioned in my interview with him, this is not an ‘Art of’ book, but rather a showcase of the pieces he curated for this release. However, it does more than just showcase images, as it has other features and details fans of Cole and cinema will appreciate. As for the art, well it speaks for itself of course. Dylan Cole is an incredible artist and that is on full display with concept art, matte paintings, and posters. I’ve been a fan for a long time and anyone that has seen his work surely is too, so a volume of some of his best work and previously unseen art is a joy to look though. The high level of detail, interesting worlds, dynamic keyframes, and incredible use of colour make this a book you will revisit often. One thing that has to be highlighted is the print quality, as Insight Editions and Titan Books have recently been a step above everyone else in this regard, so I was happy they were behind the book. This one of the best, if not the best print finish that I’ve seen in an artbook. True blacks, vibrant colours and even in the smaller images, all of the details can be clearly seen. It’s very impressive and suited for the artwork. The book is divided into chapters of the movies he worked on; Avatar , Alice in Wonderland , Tron: Legacy , Oz the Great and Powerful , Maleficent , Alita: Battle Angel , and Avatar: The Way of Water . All followed by chapters for his work on Imagineering theme parks, posters, and his workflows. It’s a clean and simple way to break the book up and works perfectly. As you can see in the previews, there are double page spreads and larger images, taking full advantage of the size of the pages. The movies allow for a variety of art too, including the alien world of Avatar ’s Pandora, Maleficent ’s scenic Fairy Mound, Tron: Legacy ’s sci-fi city, and Alita: Battle Angel ’s Iron City. Within the chapters are scenes you will recognise, alternate versions of what you saw on-screen, and ideas that never made the cut, a mix that I love to see. Avatar: The Way of Water is the largest chapter and it’s rich with stunning artwork, as well as scenes that were didn't make it into the movie, such as a birthing ceremony and an underwater celebration. There is also a great piece from video game that never came to be used here too. There are many other highlights in the book that I really liked, such as the Moors in Maleficent , landscapes from Oz the Great and Powerful , and a concept poster for WALL-E , one of my favourite movies. Alongside the artwork are insights from Cole, with larger text speaking to his time on each project, getting the job, working with the directors and artists, his role, and more. It’s engaging throughout and highlights that his work on some of the movies went beyond the art and took him on set. It’s always nice to hear about what it takes to create a movie and it’s mixed in with personal stories to make it a fun read. Smaller text gives details for specific pieces, such as the design approach, the methods used, descriptions, and influences. These are great additional notes that take the book beyond being just a slideshow. On top of all this, Creating Worlds has a foreword from James Cameron and afterword from Robert Stromberg that speak to working with Cole his contribution to the industry, great bookends for what’s inside. A section on Cole’s earlier life before the original Avatar is also found inside, taking the reader through his childhood art and influences, to education and working on his first movies. The Process: A Brief Look chapter has some spreads sharing his workflow in stages, interesting for artists and nerds like myself. Overall, there is a lot to love here, the superb art alone will have people interested in the book, but the insights and details add to the experience. This is like holding a gallery of artwork in your hands, exactly what Dylan Cole set out to do and it’s wonderfully executed. Credits Short and sweet for this part of the review, as the credit for the artwork is on the front cover after all! In the case of a piece from Eyvind Earle, it is credited on the page, the best way to do it. Use of Space As mentioned, the book was made to be a showcase, rather than an ‘Art of’ book, so the images are given space to breathe and the pages are designed to be art focused. As is often the case, simple is the better option and that can be seen here, with the art drawing the eye and the text being placed in the least intrusive areas of the white space. This is also where the binding comes into play, because the huge risk with double page spreads is image loss in the centre fold and this often ruins the art. However, this was thought out and the full pieces of art can be seen on every page, a huge win for the book. I have no doubt this takes time and working out to get right, but it was worth it to deliver a book of this quality. Value Creating Worlds has an RRP of $75/ £49.99, which puts it in the higher prince range of an artbook before any discounts. However, given the quality of the book build, its size, and print quality, it earns the price tag. Even without considering the content itself, fans won’t feel let down here. At the time of writing this shortly after the American release, the book is discounted on the UK Amazon site with 27% off, a huge drop that people would do well to take advantage of. There is nothing in the US for now, but deals come and go, as well as appear elsewhere. Regardless, fans of Dylan Cole and movie art will get good value for their money at full price, with price drops being an added bonus. Verdict Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole  is a brilliant example of how to showcase an artist’s work in this highly recommended book. Cole’s spectacular art showcases why he is one of the best and the insights are engaging throughout, both making it a joy to go through. The physical book itself is the best I’ve seen in a long time, because it’s thoughtfully produced to make sure everything is beautifully displayed, with the print quality elevating the art further. I was expecting a fantastic book when it was first listed and it certainly didn’t disappoint. If you’re a fan of Dylan Cole, the movies, or even art in general, this will be a great addition to your shelf. I could go on and on about specific pieces and the concepts for scenes that were cut, but I think with this review I’ve painted enough of a picture myself about my thoughts on this book! If you would like to add a copy of Creating Worlds: The Disney and 20th Century Studios Cinematic Art of Dylan Cole  to your own shelf, you can order the book here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #CreatingWorlds #InsightEditions #TitanBooks #DylanCole #Avatar #Disney

November 24th 2025 There are very few franchises that have made the transition to video games as flawlessly as Warhammer from Games Workshop. The hugely successful miniature tabletop game has a huge range of campaigns, genres, units, and factions, so it’s no surprise that over 30 years of video game releases come with just as much variety as well. This of course means there is a lot of art to explore, as found in the new book, The Art of Warhammer Video Games . Releasing November 25 th  2025 from DK, it looks back at a large number of the games that many have been enjoying for decades. A copy has joined the collection and I have been diving in to see if it is worth adding to the Librarius, or should be left to the Orks for scrap. Build Quality Very few ‘Art of’ books come from DK Publishing, but being British like Games Workshop, it makes sense for them to take the reins of this release. The book comes in a good size of 30.1cm x 28.5cm, larger than most and with 232 pages. The paper is high quality as you expect in an artbook and the binding is very good to, with the right amount of flex in the backing to allow the pages to fully open. I’m a fan of the cover (seen above), the fractured design that highlights some of the key art of multiple games gives you an idea of some of titles featured inside and creates a nice mix of colour too. All in all, a very well-made book. Content As the cover indicates, there are multiple games included in The Art of Warhammer Video Games , though it doesn’t quite paint the full picture. A whopping 40 games are included, which is a lot for a 232-page book, though still only a smaller selection of the games that have been released for Warhammer. The book is split into 5 sections, Warhammer 40,000, The Horus Heresy, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Warhammer Fantasy, and Blood Bowl, with games split amongst each one (seen below). The author of the book is Andy Hall, who has worked on some of the games himself and comes across as knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Warhammer. He does a great job throughout and in his writing gives details of the stories and genres of the titles, development details, reception, and even speaks to the table top game in places as well. There’s not a huge amount to read, but it does a nice job of giving those less familiar with each game an idea of what they are. The in-universe quotes that are peppered throughout are a fun addition too. As for the artwork itself, you will find key art, concept art, sketches, illustrations, 3D models, and the occasional screenshot. If you are familiar with Warhammer then you know that its world design is incredible, lending itself perfectly to video games and the art reflects that. What I really like is that with the games covering so many years of releases, genres, and styles, you get a good range of art. From early sketches, to pixel art, to detailed digital paintings, whether you’re a fan of the games, or just Warhammer in general, you’ll find some nice pieces here. I have played a number of these games myself (including fond memories of Dawn of War: Winter Assault , Fire Warrior , and more recently Boltgun ), so it was really good to see some of the artwork behind these titles. The style change for Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus was also a highlight. Some of the art really stands out and everyone will have a favourite, with mine being of Captain Agravain from Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters , pictured below. There’s a huge problem with this book for me though; it bit off way more than it can chew. This is a two-part problem, but I’ll start with the fact that 40 games in a 232-page book is simply too much to do much with. 6 games get just two pages, 14 get four pages, 11 games get six pages, 5 get eight pages, and 4 lucked out with ten. Space Marine gets 20 pages between its two games, no surprise given their popularity, however, introducing Dawn of War as the first big video game hit, only to give it just 4 pages leave you wanting more. Those consist of only one piece of key art, one illustration, one colour concept, and a small group of sketches, almost certain to leave people disappointed. The issue here is that if you are wanting to see art for some of your favourites, you’ll likely be let down. If you’re a fan of Warhammer in general and the artwork for its universe, it makes it a more enjoyable read because you won’t be invested in specific games. I did think while reading through that some of the individual releases and series would be much better served with dedicated artbooks. The second fundamental mistake with this book causes me to rearrange this review, bringing forward the 'Use of Space' section, as it makes what I just mentioned so much worse. Use of Space When it comes to the pages of art, I think the designers did a good job, the layouts are well presented, the art gets a good showcase, and they waste little space… but not on the game title pages. Seen in the example below, all of the games with two spreads (4 pages) or more have introductions presented with a piece of key art, their logo, and a description. Had there been only 10 games featured, this would be great as it’s clean and well-written. But when 14 games get only two full spreads, half of the space for their artwork has now been used up. I find it very wasteful, because even if you crammed every bit of white space with art, you’d still only show a small amount for each game. It’s a poor use of precious space that should have been reduced to a single page at most, not a full spread. Books like this will always upset fans that may think that one game should have got less pages so their favourites could have more, there’s no avoiding that. But this has created a situation in which you’re more likely to be bothered by the lack of artwork for a game, regardless of the page count. Only 9 games get four full spreads or more, minus one each for their title pages, it’s less than ideal. Credits Sadly, another negative for the book is a lack of artist credits. This would be more difficult for a book with so many games, as it may not be clear who did what from so long ago, and listing the names of all the artists on each project would only use up more of the pages. However, crediting where you can is always preferred. Space is there for them too, as shown with the small image descriptions placed on the spreads. Value The Art of Warhammer Video Games has an RRP of £40/ $50, sitting right in the standard price range for artbooks of this size. For a well-made hardcover this is reasonable and that’s before any discounts can be found online. Checking Amazon as I always do for consistency and a couple of days before the book’s release, there is no discount yet in the US where they typically come a little later. In the UK it is already down to £30.33, indicating that there are deals to be found that is good news for those interested in the book. Overall, this is about what you expect from pricing in 2025, so no complaints from a value perspective. Verdict The Art of Warhammer Video Games comes with incredible artwork, but a frustrating amount of wasted space while trying to cover too much lets it down. Those that appreciate Warhammer art in general will find a lot to enjoy, but others that want to see more than a handful of images for a favourite game will be left wishing this was a Horus Heresy style multi-volume series. I don’t personally dislike the book because the artwork is superb and that’s really what it’s about, but knowing what I do now, I'd have felt better waiting for a deeper discount. As much as it’s never as good as bring printed in a book, artwork can be found quickly on the internet, and for that reason if you want concepts for specific titles—bearing in mind that only a selection are found in this book—it’s hard to recommend buying this release. This is really for general fans and people that have played a lot of the Warhammer catalogue. If you’re one of the people this book is suited for, you can order a copy of The Art of Warhammer Video Games here. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Warhamemr #DK #GamesWorkshop #Warhammer40K