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

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

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

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

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

March 9th 2025 The Endless universe from developer Amplitude Studios has carved its own space in the 4X strategy genre, diving into both fantasy and sci-fi with Endless Legend and Endless Space . Players of the games have a couple of artbooks to look forward to, but unfortunately they have suffered delays and will leave fans waiting longer to see the artwork that helped create them. Both updates were spotted on the website of the publisher Titan Books, with the first being for The Art of Endless Legend 2 that was due to come out next month. Having already been delayed once last year, the book was last due on April 14th, but is now listed for September 1st 2026. Delaying a book that is just over a month from release is a little more uncommon, although delays themselves sadly happen to most artbooks. It's a long setback as well for one so close to the finish line, but hopefully the last one for the upcoming release. The 240-page hardcover will highlight the concept art and illustrations behind the game, covering the factions, environments, weapons, and more. It also acts a sequel to the artbook for the first game, The Art of Endless Legend , which hit shelves for the 10 year anniversary in December 2024. That book gives us an idea of what to expect, as it features art from early sketches and unit concepts, to stunning depictions of battle scenes. Check out a preview of that first artbook below. The second delay is for The Art of Endless Space , the first artbook for their sci-fi game that comes with 224 pages inside of a hardcover. The original release date was August 25th, but it has now been pushed back almost six months to March 2nd 2027. This is a big setback for those wanting a peak behind the scenes, now placing its publication date just shy of the original game's 15th anniversary. Retail listings are yet to be updated, but expect them to reflect the date on the publisher's own website very soon. Inside players will be treated to artwork and insights that explore its planets, factions, and technology, all alongside details from some of the people behind its development. Like the first artbook from Amplitude Studios and Titan Books, it will likely include a full range of concepts and artwork at different stages of development. The delays were not publicly stated, but another artbook from the publisher, The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight , was also delayed at the same time, potentially making this a scheduling issue. Regardless of the reason, this will disappoint fans that were hoping to have these books by the end of the summer. The books will certainly be worth the wait though, because The Art of Endless Legend was a fantastic artbook that came packed with incredible artwork that made it appealing to not just gamers, but those that enjoy fantasy art as well. Both of the books will be joining the collection when they arrive to be reviewed and any future updates will be reported here as well. Those interested can pre-order the books below. The Art of Endless Legend 2 Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) The Art of Endless Space Buy Here  / Buy Here UK Tags; #EndlessLegend2 #EndlessSpace #Endless #EndlessUniverse #TitanBooks #AmplitudeStudios #HoodedHorse

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

Book Details ISBN: 978-1803369860 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 240 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 01/09/2026 (September 1st 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Titan Books and Amplitude Studios team up again for a follow up to The Art of Endless Legend. This time it's an artbook for the sequel, Endless Legend 2, the strategy game set in the Endless Universe. In The Art of Endless Legend 2, fans will find concept art and illustrations for the factions and environments, with commentary from the writers and artists that worked on the game. This book is a showcase of the talent of the team and their fantasy artwork across 240 pages in a hardcover release. Categories Tags Based On: #EndlessLegend2 Series: #Endless #EndlessLegend Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #AmplitudeStudios #HoodedHorse Platform: #PC Genre: #Strategy #Fantasy #TurnBased

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 5th 2026 A new artbook has been revealed for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners , the award-winning animated series based on the hugely popular game Cyberpunk 2077 . The new book comes by way of Trigger, the Japanese studio behind the series, who has also shared a couple of previews of what you will find inside. The book was revealed on social media by the studio's official account along with news that it will be up for pre-order on their official store on Friday March 6th. It will be sold for 6600 yen, which is around $42 or £32, but there is no mention of shipping options or prices. However, there is a global store page for Trigger that sells books and other merch, so there is a good chance that those outside of Japan will get the chance to add the new release to their shelf as well. Check out that storefront here . The Art of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will come with 318 pages and 210mm x 257mm in size, making it slightly smaller than A4 but with more pages than a lot of artbooks. I'm unable to see whether this will be a hardcover or a paperback, though this will no doubt be confirmed on the 6th when the page goes live. Trigger have also shared the following preview pages on social media to give fans of the anime an idea of what to expect. They highlight artwork for the background and characters, with some early designs on show indicating this will showcase concept art, not just the final designs. There is no text featured, so don't expect to get insights into each design, although it doesn't rule out the inclusion of insights in the book's introduction or elsewhere. This does give the book an appeal to those outside of Japan as a result, because being light on text means that non-native speakers won't be left missing out on details with these pages. There is no word on if it will be translated into English at this time. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners  was released in 2022 on Netflix by Studio Trigger in partnership with the game's developer CD Projekt Red. It follows David Martinez, an underprivileged teenager in the neon metropolis of Night City, but following tragic events, uses cyberware to become an 'edgerunner'. Becoming a mercenary, he meets fellow edgerunners and find himself in the dangerous underworld of enhancements and corporations. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners  was received well by both critics and the general audience and became so successful that a second season was announced in July of 2025, despite being planned as a standalone series. Future news on the book will be shared here and be sure to head to the Trigger store on March 6th to secure a copy of the book for your own collection. Tags; #Trigger #Netflix #Cyberpunk2077 #CyberpunkEdgerunners #CDProjektRed

March 4th 2026 Today publisher Dark Horse Books revealed that they have partnered with Square Enix to release a new book for JRPG fans to enjoy later later this year with The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 . The new book will be an English translated edition for Japanese original from 2023. The 224-page hardcover will highlight the artwork and developer commentary behind Octopath Traveler II  and the series' prequel, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent . Players will get to see the early artwork and beautiful key art for both of the titles when it arrives on September 1st 2026. The book was originally released in Japan in 2023 and this upcoming edition marks the first time it will be available in English. It is not the first volume to receive this treatment either, as Dark Horse were also the publisher behind The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2016-2020 in 2024. This book also included artwork for Champions of the Continent as well as the original game, making the upcoming release a direct continuation and perfect for collectors. Like the previous book, expect a showcase of the concepts and designs behind the characters, their in-game pixel art versions, locations, key moments, enemies, items, and more. The stunning visuals of the game began with the talent of the artists behind the series, with this being a fantastic collection of some of that work. Octopath Traveler is a turn-based RPG series from Acquire and Square Enix that began in 2018. Octopath Traveler II  was first released in 2023 and is now available on PC and console, continuing the “eight-path” structure that follows eight protagonists across its world of Solistia. The game delivered unique stories and abilities for the characters to compliment its strategic combat and exploration. Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent  is a free-to-play prequel released on mobile and set in Orsterra, before the events of the original game. It retains the single-player turn-based combat, but adds 'gacha' features found in other free games. Champions of the Continent was downloaded 3 million times in just 2 days, making it a hit for developer. More artbooks making their way to the West is never a bad thing and the appetite for them seems to have no end. Dark Horse are a prolific publisher of artbooks for video games in their own right, but have struck a partnership with Square Enix to help bring more to players through translated editions, including 2025's The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021 , so it is likely more will be coming in the future. Future updates for The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 will be shared here and expect retail listings for the book to become available very soon for pre-orders. Tags; #DarkHorse #SqaureEnix #OctopathTraveler #Acquire

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506752471 Publisher: Dark Horse/ Square Enix Books Page Count: 224 Format: Hardcover Publication Date : Japan - 17/05/2023 (May 17th 2023) English Edition - 01/09/2026 (September 1st 2026) Other Editions: OCTOPATH TRAVELER Design Works THE ART OF OCTOPATH 2020-2023 (Japanese Edition) Buy Here TBC About Dive into Octopath Traveler II  and Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent with this hardcover book with a look at the art that created Solistia! After a release in Japan in 2023, Dark Horse Books and Square Enix have partnered to release the book in English for the first time, titled The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 , allowing more fans to add the early art and developer commentary for the critically acclaimed series. Categories Tags Based On: #OctopathTravelerII #OctopathTravelerChampionsOfTheContinent Series: #OctopathTraveler Publisher: #SquareEnixBooks #DarkHorse Studio: #SquareEnix #Acquire Release: #2023 #2026 Platform: #Switch #PC #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #PS4 #PS5 #XboxOne #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesS #Mobile Genre: #RPG #TurnBased

March 3rd 2026 The latest Artbook News Roundup is out now on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, with some interesting stories to share from the past month! This month the roundup is more busy, with more stories to give an overview of that were shared here in full over February. You can find all the the details for each book and update on the News section of the site. This month there was 1 update, 1 delay, and 7 new book reveals to share. Highlights in the video are the following books; Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film , The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics , The Art of Avatar: Fire and Ash , Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art of the Movie , and the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake artbook. Check out the video below below and feel free to leave feedback! In the video I highlight The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham and The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo as coming March 31st, however, just a day after posting the video they have both been delayed to May 26th and June 30th respectively. The full story can be read here . Any news missed out in a Roundup video will be shared in the next video and you can reach out if there is any news in the 'Art of' book world that you think should be included too. You can contact me here, social media, or in the comments on YouTube. To find more future artbook releases, visit the Upcoming page for an up-to-date list of what is coming. Happy collecting! Tags; #TitanBooks #Marvel #MarvelStudios #InsightEditions #CloverPress #LostInCult #SpiderMan #AssassinsCreed #MattelPress #Avatar #DK

March 3rd 2026 'The Marvel Art of' series from publisher Clover Press has found huge success on Kickstarter, with each being successful in getting the books funded and later sold at retail. Two of these books, The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham and The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo were previously listed online for a retail release this month, but new dates have moved them back in the release calendar. The new dates were spotted yesterday on Amazon, which previously had both books arriving on March 31st. I had reached out to the publisher in February before sharing this date on the latest News Roundup video and Upcoming Artbooks article. Unfortunately I didn't get a response and so shared the March date. Now though, The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham is set to release May 26th 2026 and The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo is coming June 30th 2026. Release dates outside of the US can differ, but these have not been updated at this time as confirmed on multiple UK sites. The date given for the look at Kirkham's art is still listed as January 1st 2026, with del Mundo's showcase listed for May. Expect these to be updated in the near future with correct details. The series of artbooks come as high-quality hardcovers and feature over 200 pages with gilded edges, a cloth bookmark and a excellent print finish for the artwork. This makes them perfect for fans that want a premium book in their collection to collect some of the work of their favourite artists. Both Kirkham and del Mundo have an incredible portfolio of artwork and distinct styles, delivering stunning art for some of Marvel's greatest characters. Both titles blew past their funding goal of $10,000 on Kickstarter within hours, allowing them both to go into full production for their retail release. This will be for the standard edition though, but the crowdfunding campaigns from Clover Press allow backers to get exclusive editions and extras, including slipcases, prints, stickers, signed copies, and more, so it's always worth keeping an eye on their future projects. The most recent entry in the series, The Marvel Art of Dan dos Santos , was also successfully funded last month after making more than 10x the funding goal. Despite these release date setbacks, Clover Press have been on a fantastic run with the books and don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The appetite from Marvel fans wanting books dedicated to some of the best in the industry seemingly has no end, and this series is doing a great job at filling their shelves. You can check out a preview of an earlier entry, The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev , below to get an idea of what to expect. The latest project from Clover Press launched on Kickstarter yesterday for DC Comics, the second in the series and focused on artist Bruno Redondo. You can get more details on The DC Art of Bruno Redondo here. Future updates on the series will be reported here, as well as future artbook announcements from the publisher. Tags; #MikeDelMundo #TylerKirkham #Kickstarter #MarvelComics #Marvel #CloverPress

March 3rd 2026 More than 25 years after his debut in 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants became a multi-generational hit with his adventures in Bikini Bottom and eclectic group of friends. Any fan will immediately break out in song just from hearing “Are ye ready, kids?”, and the voices are iconic in the cartoon space. You can’t have a cartoon without the artwork though, which can now be fully explored in the new book SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World . The book was released by publisher IDW Publishing on March 3 rd and celebrates the long history of everyone’s favourite sponge through art. A copy has now joined the collection, so I can let you know what to expect from this new release. Build Quality This release comes as a 24.2cm x 28.5cm hardcover and with 416 pages, making it a larger artbook compared to most. The publisher opted for thinner paper than found in most artbooks though, likely to prevent issues with the weight on the binding, so it’s not too much thicker than other titles with 250 pages or less. I don’t mind this in practice, because larger books can have pages become loose over time and the pages don’t always fully open up. However, despite the paper choice, the pages still don’t lay flat because there is no flexibility in the binding and this does have an impact on some of the artwork as you will shortly see. What I do love about this book though, even before it arrived, is the cover art. It perfectly encapsulates the fun and colourful nature of SpongeBob and having him creating his own artwork is perfectly themed, making this one of my favourite covers in the collection. As a side note, the book was delivered without a plastic shrink wrap and although better for the environment, in a cold and damp climate of somewhere like here in the UK, it warps the pages as seen below. Those that have experienced this know how much of a pain it is to correct the wavy effect, if it can be at all. If you live in a colder climate, it’s worth keeping this in mind. Content The Art of an Undersea World features artwork and insights for not just the show, but the movies and spin-offs too, covering the weird and wonderful adventures of SpongeBob, Patrick, Gary, Squidward, and more from 1999 to 2025. There is a lot to cover which ends up being both a positive and a negative. It starts with the inception of SpongeBob, what was once called ‘ SpongeBoy, Ahoy! ’, from creator Stephen Hillenburg, showcasing some early concepts that are great to see from as early as 1996. It highlights Hillenburg’s early life and career, before getting into the creation of the show, from funding to making the pilot with the voice cast. It includes interviews with artists, writers, and voice actors for an engaging look at its inception. From here it focuses on the art, beginning with the original show. Here you get some early sketches, a few drawing guides, line art, final designs, and final stills for the main characters. SpongeBob and Patrick get a couple of spreads each with the others coming with just one, alongside notes on their characters with more interviews with the creators and cast as well. The artwork is fantastic and shows the designs that help make the characters special, including some that don’t look like the final result. However, it does feel like a missed opportunity to show more of the unused concepts from the earliest history of the characters, because most are what we all recognise. The wider cast of recurring characters, such as Flying Dutchman and Larry the Lobster, get between half a page and a full page each, but lack the early sketches seen before. These pages feature line art and final designs only for the most part, with the exception of some small storyboards, but this is an unfortunate result of covering so much in one book. Locations fair much better with some nice concept art and maps of Bikini Bottom, though some places again only showcase what you have seen in the show. It’s a similar situation for sections for The Patrick Star Show and Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years , although the latter includes 3D models as well. Some more early concepts would have been nice to see, but there is only so much space in the book and so it would be hard to fit them all in, but to have very little is disappointing. The movie chapter covers 6 releases; The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie , The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water , SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run , Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie , Plankton: The Movie , and 2025’s The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants . There is a better mix of artwork, with more concepts shared for each release, particularly for the more recent movies, and 3D models shown for those that used it as well. It’s here you get the best showcase of the art that makes the shows and movies great to watch, with the character designs that are inventive and full of personality, wonderful key frame concepts that capture the essence of SpongeBob, the unique locations, and some assets too. The early drawings of expressions and animation as seen below is the stuff that’s always a joy to see and so I was happy more of it was included in this chapter. Over 100 pages are dedicated to Search for SquarePants , making it my favourite part of the book as a result. With so much more space to dive into the work of the artists, you get a lot more development art, from unused designs to movie beats that capture the tone of a scene. There are a lot more full-colour pieces for key moments too, that while not final, look just as good as what you get on screen, just with a more painterly style that shows off the talent of the team. Many of these will likely be favourite pieces for readers of the book. There isn’t a huge amount of reading to do after the early chapters of the book, but more interview quotes from the teams are sprinkled throughout for some insights into the shows and movies. This includes lore of the characters and locations, but also intentions and ideas behind the stories and designs. With so much to fit in, I like that they didn’t flood the book with text and kept it very art focused. Small notes are also included on each page to describe the artwork too, such as what they depict and at what stage of production they are, from conceptual to a final frame. Credits The artist credits are not shown on each page, so it’s not possible to know which artist created each image. I tend to give more leeway on this for books that cover a long history of a series or franchise though, as the information may not be available for artwork created over 20 years ago. What IDW did do though that I appreciate, is list artists on the last page with the following note; “ The publisher has to the best of its ability identified and credited those artists whose work is features in this volume .”. This is a thoughtful approach in a situation where they did not have all the information available and I like that they included it. Use of Space Despite having over 400 pages, there is still a huge amount to fit in to cover so much SpongeBob, so it’s a good thing that the designers made the most of each spread and didn’t waste the space available to them. Pages are full of artwork and insights with clear layout designs and a balanced use of pieces that take up a full page. Backgrounds are kept simple which always works well when there is very little empty space as it keeps them from becoming distracting. The team at IDW have done an excellent job in this regard. One of the things that holds this book back though is the binding as mentioned before. Without the flexibility that allows the pages to lay flat, there is more image loss in the centre fold than is ideal. Of course, this only has an impact on double page spreads and some fare better than others, but as the focal point is often in the middle of the art, it can spoil them. It’s a tough problem to avoid and there are trade-offs with more flex in the binding, such as the potential for page signatures to separate over time, but there are ways of working around this like picking art that has less of a focal point on the centre line. Below is an example. Value This release comes with an RRP of $49.99 or £45, which is the norm in the US, although more expensive in the UK at the equivalent of around $60 due to exchange rates. In the US you are getting a lot packed in for the same price as books with half the number of pages, making it very reasonable from a value perspective. A price drop is recommended more for UK fans though. Good news then that discounts are already available for the book, with a 10% reduction on Amazon US and a huge 37% off on the UK site. This brings the book below £30 and hugely improves the value for money and makes it much easier to recommend. Discounts come and go, but does show that you can find yourself a very good price point, even at release. Verdict SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World is a mixed bag when it comes to how I feel about it. Some sections are superb and showcase early concepts and art that holds the personality of the show that captured the hearts of many. However, other sections lack the same range of images, only highlighting the developed designs. It does a good job at covering SpongeBob’s history, but that does mean some releases get more of a focus than others. Overall, despite some issues, fans will find a lot to enjoy in this book’s charming artwork and creator insights, making it a nice addition to the shelf. For those interested in the concept and development art it boasts in the description on the back of the book, it’s a little more hit and miss, but sections that do include it make up for those that don’t. It’s easy to recommend to those that watched the shows and all of the movies. If you only watched the original show, you'll likely still find yourself enjoying the wonderful artwork of the newer releases as well. If you need more from Bikini Bottom and want to add this to your shelf, you can add a copy of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World here; Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #KojimaProductions #TitanBooks #DeathStranding2

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Clover Press Page Count: 200 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: TBC Other Editions: Dust Jacket Edition, Slipcase Edition Buy on Amazon here; About Clover Press return with their second artbook for DC Comics' artists, this time for Bruno Redondo. The DC Art of Bruno Redondo highlights the award-winning artist's work at the publisher in a premium 9"x12" hardcover book, perfect for fans that wish to add a showcase of his talent on their shelf. His talent has been put to work at DC since 2009, creating art for Nightwing , Injustice , Superman , Suicide Squad , and more, with some of his favourite pieces being displayed in high-quality in this new volume. Exclusive editions of the book were made available in the Kickstarter campaign, including a Dustjacket Editions and a Slipcase Edition. Categories Tags Based On: #BrunoRedondo #DCComics #Batman #Superman #JusticeLeague Series: #DC Publisher: #CloverPress Platform: #Comics Genre: #SuperHero

February 28th 2026 More artbooks are always around the corner, so as we move on from February, let's look ahead at the books coming out over the next month. March delivers a trifecta of artbooks for animation, video games, and comic books, each based on iconic characters and worlds! 3rd - SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World SpongeBob fans get to soak in the art from the history of Bikini Bottom and its eclectic mix of characters, from the early drawings for the show to the latest movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants . Throughout are insights from the creators and even some drawing guides. Those screaming "I'm ready!" don't have long to wait to see the art behind one of the most popular cartoons of all time in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World ! Buy Here   / Buy Here (UK) 3rd - Castlevania: Nocturne--The Art of the Animated Series Dark Horse partner again with Powerhouse Animation Studios to bring the art behind the Castlevania animated series to life, this time for the follow up series Nocturne . The hardcover features over 200 pages art of concepts and designs for the Netflix show, matching the size of the artbook for the original series. Castlevania: Nocturne--The Art of the Animated Series arrives on the 3rd for those that enjoyed Richter Belmont's story and the first book. Buy Here  / Buy Here UK 3rd - Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume III (English Edition) After a some set back, the English edition of Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume III is finally arriving on the third from publisher Udon Entertainment. Although it took over a year to arrive after the Japanese original, this version comes as a hardcover. It will still feature the same artwork though, coming with 320 pages. Inside players will be treated to the art of the game's DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree , covering all aspects of the new content in this third volume. Those that are interested in the book can order it here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) 31st - The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham (US) *Unknown in the UK Clover Press has two releases currently lined up for March 31st after successful Kickstarter campaigns. The first is The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham and will showcase the artists work at Marvel Comics for characters including Venom, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, and the X-Men. Over 200 pages of art will be featured in the premium hardcover, one that comes with red gilded edges to match the others in the series. The UK release date is currently unknown as listings are limited or have the book as unavailable, but they typically arrive a month or two later. Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) 31st - The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo (US) *May 14th in the UK The second book from Clover Press is The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo that will shine the spotlight on Del Mundo's creative and often surreal artwork. He has worked on comic lines including Uncanny X-Men , Immortal Hulk , and The Vision , with some of his best work shared in this new hardcover release. The UK release date is showing as May 14th, as well as in France, but can vary elsewhere depending on where you look. Those outside of the publisher's home country might want to check their local bookstore for a release date if interested in this upcoming release. To get an idea of what to expect, you can see a preview of The Marvel Art of Alex Maleev  below. You can buy The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) A couple of these books will be joining the collection here as well to be previewed and reviewed! Future updates for these books will be reported as they happen and you can find more releases for 2026 on the Upcoming page ! Tags; #TitanBooks #InsightEditions #Marvel #Disney #MarvelStudios #DeathStranding2 #DarkHorse #Pixar #ChronicleBooks #StarWars #AbramsBooks

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506750842 Publisher: Dark Horse Books Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 03/03/2026 (March 3rd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About The follow up to the animated show Castlevania, Nocturne, now has its own artbook with hundreds of pieces of art for fans to pore over. Castlevania: Nocturne--The Art of the Animated Series features early concept art, production design, and storyboards for the hit Netflix series. Art for Richter Belmont and the rest of the cast get the full showcase, as well as the gothic environments and demons from across the first two seasons of the video game adaptation from Konami. This acts a follow up to the artbook for the original series, Castlevania: The Art of the Animated Series . Categories Tags Based On: #CastlevaniaNocturne Series: #Castlevania Publisher: #DarkHorse Studios: #Konami #PowerhouseAnimationStudios Platform: #Netflix #TV #Fantasy #Horror

February 27th 2026 A new release joins The Artbook Collector YouTube channel with a look at Kojima Productions' latest game with The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ! The 240-page hardcover was published by Titan Books on February 17th 2026, coming in the same format as the artbook for the first game, The Art of Death Stranding . Not only does it match in size, but it also comes with gilded edges and page interiors too, this time with bronze to give it a premium feel. Check out the preview below. Inside is a look at the concept art from the fan favourite Art Director Yoji Shinkawa and his team for the characters, technology, vehicles, enemies, locations, and weapons, giving players a look at the early designs behind the world of the game. It shares a lot of unused designs too, including a battle suit for Fragile, a katana wielding Tomorrow, and vehicles that didn't get added. There's not much to read, but some of the pages share some interesting design insights. In my review I talk about how I enjoyed the range of both art styles and stages of development on show, as well as the production quality of the book. It's a design focused book that is light on keyframe and gameplay moment concepts which is worth keeping in mind too. You can read my full review here - Book Review . Death Stranding 2: On the Beach  from director Hideo Kojima continues the story of Sam Bridges in a post-apocalyptic world plagued by supernatural forces. Taking what made the first game a hit with fans, the sequel introduces players to new environments, threats, and characters, along with more traversal, stealth, and action gameplay. The game was released on PlayStation 5 in 2025 and arrives on PC on March 19th 2026. You can also check out a flip through of the first book, The Art of Death Stranding , here . If you enjoyed the game and the preview of the book, you can buy The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach below; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TitanBooks #DeathStranding2 #KojimaProductions

Book Details ISBN: 978-1835411971 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 256 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 17/02/2026 (February 17th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Titan Books and Kojima Productions team up again for the second artbook in the Death Stranding universe. This time, the 2025 sequel is getting the artbook treatment with The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The book features hundreds of pieces of art for the characters, equipment, locations and creatures. This includes early concept art and unused designs, with artwork from renowned artist Yoji Shinkawa. Previews Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #DeathStranding2OnTheBeach Series: #DeathStranding Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #KojimaProductions Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 Genre: #Adventure #SciFi

February 25th 2026 Players in the West of the wildly popular game Genshin Impact will get to enjoy some more artwork for the game very soon, as the third artbook for the free-to-play action game is being released in English in October 2026. Genshin Impact: Official Art Book Vol. 3 was originally released last year in Chinese with the above cover and can be bought as an import, although it's hard to pin down exactly when it released, as different sites have different details. In the case of Amazon Japan that has the previous volumes, a completely different title and no original release date has been listed. The new listings for its English edition, shared on social media by Wario64 , aren't much more clear with its release, as seen on Amazon US , France, Germany, and the UK . The American listing has the book coming on October 13th which makes it the most reliable, because Tuesdays are the normal day for a book release. In Europe it is detailed as coming on October 8th, though this could always change to match. The page count of 212 and Expanse acting as the publisher is consistent in all listings and it is being sold with an RRP of $35 or £30, the lower end of pricing for an artbook. The original had 205 pages and it is currently unknown what the extra pages will contain, or if the new listings are using placeholders, as could be the case based on the title including a description for the book. Genshin Impact: Official Art Book Vol. 3 includes artwork from version 3.0 to 3.8, covering the characters, monsters, keyframes, and locations. It's worth noting for those unfamiliar with the books that this is not an 'Art of' style release with concept art, it is very much an illustration book showcasing the talent of the artists behind each piece, as opposed to the early and unused designs. Genshin Impact has maintained a huge player base since its launch in 2020, with around 5 million daily active users jumping into its open world to this day. The role-playing game was developed by miHoYo and gives fans the ability to switch between four characters in their party to take on enemies and explore Teyvat, but also allows up to four friends to play together across different platforms. The game is now on version 6.4, so it is very likely more artbooks are on the way. Future updates will be shared here and those interested can pre-order Genshin Impact: Official Art Book Vol. 3 below; Buy Here  / Buy Here UK Tags; #GenshinImpact #miHoYo #Expanse

February 23rd 2026 Square Enix released a look back at the art for the Final Fantasy Tactics games last year in Japan, with an English edition expected to release at a later date as is tradition for the company. This version has now been confirmed as The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics is confirmed coming to the West later this year. The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics cover art The book is arriving on November 10th and now that the Japanese version is out, we know that the book comes with 128 pages of art, but unlike that edition, this will come as a hardcover and not a paperback, which is much better for book preservation. It is arriving just after a year after the original, a release gap that is not unusual for video game artbooks from Japanese developers. Inside it features artwork for the original Final FantasyTactics game from 1997, the 2007 PSP release, The War of the Lions , and the remastered version of the game, The Ivalice Chronicles from 2025. This includes artwork for the characters, jobs, and maps, as well as illustrations used in collaboration projects. It is A4 in size which matches the other Final Fantasy artbooks, including The Art of Final Fantasy XVI . Final Fantasy Tactics was developed and published by Square Enix for the original PlayStation in 1997 and is set in Ivalice with protagonist Ramza Beoulve. The game uses grid-based maps to create strategic turn-based gameplay that utilizes the environment. In 2007 it was re-released on PSP as Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions , adding in-game cutscenes, widescreen support, new characters, items, jobs, and multiplayer. In September of 2025, The Ivalice Chronicles added improved visuals, voice acting and accessibility options. You can watch a preview of the previous artbook from the studio, The Art of Final Fantasy XVI , below. Future updates will be shared here and those interested can order The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics here; Buy Here  / Buy Here UK TBC Tags; #SquareEnix #SquareEnixBooks #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyTactics

Book Details ISBN: 978-4301001386 Publisher: Square Enix Books Page Count: 128 Format: TBC Publication Date: Japan - 02/10/2025 (October 2nd 2025) English Edition - 10/11/2026 (November 10th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK TBC About Square Enix have collected artwork from the original Final Fantasy Tactics from 1997 along with newer art from 2007's War of the Lions and 2025's Ivalice Chronicles. The book is currently only available in Japanese. Inside fans will find never-before-seen illustrations for the original game, including a look at the characters, maps, jobs, and more. Categories Tags Based On: #FinalFantasyTactics Series: #FinalFantasy Publisher: #SquareEnixBooks Studio: #SquareEnix Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX #PSP #Nintendo #Switch #Switch2 Genre: #RPG #Strategy

February 23rd 2026 Masters of the Universe is headed to the big screen this summer, with a live-action adaptation from director Travis Knight, exciting fans of the long-running series and likely to create new ones too. No stranger to the world of merch, Mattel are giving the movie the artbook treatment, with a new release coming later this year with Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film ! Cover art for the upcoming book Coming from Mattel's own publishing arm Mattel Press, the new book is set for release on September 22nd 2026 and will come as a 224 page hardcover with a dustjacket. Inside readers will get to pore over artwork for the movie, as well as interviews with the crew for deeper insights into the latest take on He-Man, Skeletor, and the world of Eternia. It is authored by Dan Jolin, who has penned multiple books about movies and directors, and the foreword come from Travis Knight. Below is the official description of the book; "This definitive visual chronicle invites fans into the world of Masters of the Universe 2026 film — from its earliest conception to its vibrant, action-packed final form. Perfectly giftable in its stunning foiled and jacketed hardcover format; it’s the missing piece to any collector’s library! Author Dan Jolin documents every major stage of production: from initial conversations with the producers about how to honor the legacy of the classic toys and animated series; to the design studios where the re-imagined costumes for Prince Adam / He-Man, Teela, and their allies were forged; to the dark citadels of Skeletor and his sinister entourage. With rich, full-color imagery and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, learn how the world of Eternia was rebuilt for the 21st century — from the hulking arm-cannon of Trap Jaw to the swirling mystic forces of The Sorceress." The book is available to pre-order in the US on sites that includes Amazon , with more listings expected to appear soon elsewhere. There are no page previews for the book, so it is unclear as to whether this will be a concept art focused book, or one that includes a lot of on-set photography as well, as seen in many movie 'Art of' volumes. It also comes with an RRP of $60 in the US, which is at the higher end for artbooks, but not outside the expected pricing in 2026 either. It will also hit shelves just over 3 months after the movie premiers, which is a good thing for those wanting more after the credits roll, because it is shorter gap than a lot of tie-in books. Future updates on Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film will be shared here and be sure to keep an eye on your go to bookstore to place a pre-order when the option becomes available. Tags; #MattelPress #MastersOfTheUniverse #AmazonStudios

February 23rd 2026 Death Stranding made a return in 2025, allowing players to take the role of Sam Bridges again with more scenery to admire and strange enemies to take on. The games from Hideo Kojima are anything but conventional, but fortunately he works with talented artists that can bring these visions to life, as seen in the newly released book, The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ! The book is now available after being released on February 17th 2026 by Titan Books, publisher of the artbook for the first game with The Art of Death Stranding . But does it, pardon the pun, deliver ? A copy has now joined collection so I break down what to expect and give my thoughts. Build Quality This new release matches the first Death Stranding artbook, coming as a 31cm x 28cm hardcover with a dustjacket and 240 pages, making it a very large. The paper, print, and binding quality is all very good and the edges of the pages, as well as some of the interior, are gilded in bronze, the same way the first book was done in gold. Under the dustjacket is a plain black cover with a spot-varnished title. This all comes together to create a well-made book that looks great too, so a good start for Titan Books. Content People that own artbooks will know that there is a wide variety in what you can get in these releases, with this one coming light on text to read and filling the pages with art, as seen in the photos. The book covers the characters, enemies, vehicles, weapons, and locations, everything you expect to see in a video game artbook and it works well in balancing each of these. Text comes in the form of short paragraphs that can simply describe what you are seeing on the page, or give some behind the scenes insights. These include early ideas and game design notes, such as envisioning Tomorrow with a katana, having to design the back of Sam’s suit as he can remove his backpack, and concepting a mech suit for Fragile. Fans will find some nice details here and there amongst the artwork, but as it is design focused, don’t expect a development history or interviews. The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has a wonderful range of artwork, from styles to different stages of designs. Yoji Shinkawa is back as the Art Director, delivering his unique style that somehow manages to be loose, yet detailed, and bold, yet painterly, art that is always a joy to see. His team also have concepts that can be highly detailed with clean lines, a little more rough around the edges, or created as 3D models too, making the spreads more engaging throughout. What I really like is that the book features early sketches, thumbnails, and animation exploration among the full colour pieces for all of the chapters, some of which are featured as part of the background. Fans of the game will enjoy seeing the variety and the designs that didn’t get used, but are equally as impressive as what is seen in the game. Whether it be for the main cast, the BTs, or the brutalist style of the architecture that would look at home in Dune  or Blade Runner , I thoroughly enjoyed what was included. There is a lot that stood out in this volume, such as the weapons pages that include concepts from sketches to 3D models, which is more than you get in a lot of artbooks. There isn’t a lot of keyframes or story moments shown though, with the designs being the focal point, but some are included for the BTs. There are also many pieces that focus on boots and gloves for different characters, something that stood out as interesting as it’s typically heads and torsos that get a separate focus. The section for the Ghost Mechs was a favourite part for me personally because of the intricate details in their designs. Credits Sadly, the credits are not featured on each page, so it’s not clear who is responsible for the pieces of artwork. The last page, as seen below, does list the members of the art team, so they aren’t excluded entirely which is good. Use of Space The Art of Death Stranding 2 does an excellent job with the page design, filling the spreads up but not overcrowding them either. The large dimensions of the book allow even the smaller images to get a strong showcase, also helped by the print quality. The backgrounds are kept simple, with 3 block colours used at most and the occasional sketch featured behind the art on the page. The less is more approach works well and the bronze sections on the page are reflective too, giving the book a premium feel. Overall, the team at Titan Books have helped Kojima Productions show off their artwork effectively while fitting a lot in. Value The hardcover has an RRP of $50/£40, which is the norm for a video game artbook in 2026. For the size and production quality, including the gilded paper edges that you rarely see in a standard edition, this is good value for money. However, that of course improves if you can find a discount, which there are some already available on the week of release. Using Amazon as I always do for these reviews, the book is 20% off in the US and 25% off in the UK at the time of writing this, putting it under $40/ £30. Anything below the RRP is a great price, so bargain hunters finding the book as low as this will be getting themselves a very good deal. Verdict The Art of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an impressive collection of artwork for the hit game, delivering a variety of art and a lot of unused concepts. The art styles are often distinct, especially for the characters, which when combined with the unique world and designs for the game, made my time with the book engaging from cover to cover. This is a superb volume of concept art that comes highly recommended for fans of Death Stranding and even sci-fi art in general. If you enjoyed the review and would like to add the book to your own collection, you can order the book here; Buy Here  / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #KojimaProductions #TitanBooks #DeathStranding2

Book Details ISBN: 978-1640366220 Publisher: Mattel Press Page Count: 224 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 22/09/2026 (September 22nd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) TBC About Masters of the Universe (2026) from director Travis Knight gets a behind the scenes look at its visuals in this hardcover release from Mattel Press. From early concept art to final designs, Masters of the Universe: The Art of the Film gives fans a look at the latest iterations of He-Man, Skeletor, the world of Eternia, and more. The book chronicles the making of the movie throughout, authored by Dan Jolin, making this the perfect companion for film buffs wanting more after the credits roll. Categories Tags Based On: #MastersOfTheUniverse Series: #MastersOfTheUniverse Publisher: #MattelPress Studio: #AmazonMGMStudios #SonyPictures Platform: #Movies Genre: #Fantasy #Action