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By Matt Sainsbury
Game Art is a tour through the artistic side of video games, with interviews on the creative process from a variety of developers in the game industry.
“I came for the art but stayed for the writing…an insightful window into the mind’s of the creators to help supplement the games the reader plays.”
—Japanator
“Put simply, I’m rather taken by this book…useful and interesting reading for the video game critic.”
—PopMatters
“These interviews are the proof game lovers needed that yes, there is as deep a meaning behind our games as we always suspected.”
—Lauren Orsini on Forbes.com
Also featured on Mashable, Vice, and The Daily Beast.
Game Art is a collection of breathtaking concept art and behind-the-scenes interviews from videogame developers, including major players like Square Enix, Bioware, and Ubisoft as well as independent but influential studios like Tale of Tales and Compulsion Games. Immerse yourself in fantastic artwork and explore the creative thinking behind over 40 console, mobile, and PC games.
A lone independent developer on a tiny budget can create an experience as powerful and compelling as a triple-A blockbuster built by a team of 1,000. But like all works of art, every game begins with a spark of inspiration and a passion to create.
Let Game Art take you on a visual journey through these beautiful worlds, as told by the minds that brought them to life.
Art from:
Akaneiro: Demon Hunters • Alice: Madness Returns • American McGee’s Alice • Atelier Escha & Logy • Atelier Meruru • Atelier Rorona • Atelier Shallie • Atelier Totori • Bientôt l’été • Bladestorm: Nightmare • Child of Light • Contrast • D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die • Dead or Alive 5 • Deception IV • Dragon Age: Inquisition • Dynasty Warriors • escapeVektor • Fairy Fencer F • Fatal Frame II • Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn • flowmo • Gamebook Adventures • The Graveyard • Hyperdimension Neptunia • KILLER IS DEAD • LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW • Luxuria Superbia • Malevolence: The Sword of Ahkranox • Monster Monpiece • NaissanceE • Never Alone • Ninja Gaiden 3 • The Path • Samurai Warriors • Shadows of the DAMNED • Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God • Spirit Hunters Inc • Sunset • Tengami
Interviews with:
Peter Budziszewski and Tamara Schembri • Amy Fredeen and Alan Gershenfeld • Auriea Harvey and Michaël Samyn • Yosuke Hayashi • Keisuke Kikuchi • Makoto Kitano • Mike Laidlaw • American McGee • Naoko Mizuno and Tsunako • Alex Norton • Yoshito Okamura • Jean-François Poirier • Guillaume Provost • Neil Rennison • Jennifer Schneidereit • Mavros Sedeño • SUDA51 • Hidetaka Suehiro • Akihiro Suzuki and Hisashi Koinuma • Nic Watt • Naoki Yoshida
September 2015, 272 pp.
ISBN-13: 9781593276652
View the detailed Table of Contents
Featured in PC Gamer’s Holiday Gift Guide
“A collection of fascinating interviews…insight into the modern processes and problems of making games.”
—Five Out of Ten Magazine
“250 pages of vibrant video game art.”
—Mashable
“Celebrates the dynamic beauty of this very modern art form.”
—The Daily Beast
“Gorgeous…For the committed gamer, there is no finer tribute.”
—Under the Radar Magazine
“Game Art is a love letter to the art of games—not just to the graphics, but to the artistic impulses of some of the most innovative minds in the industry.”
—Videodame
“Inspiring…I highly recommend picking it up if you have any interest in game development (or know someone else who does) or need something accessible to share your love of games with someone new to the medium.”
—Pixelkin
“If you have any interest in games, visual arts, interactive arts, or the creative process in general, Game Art is very much worth your time. It’s also a handsome enough volume that it makes for a great gift.”
—Noiseless Chatter
“A must have for video game super fans, and anyone searching for a deeper look inside gaming as a whole.”
—Games Fiends
“Game Art offers great ideas, especially if you’re planning to join Game Development or even just looking to make innovative creations in your specific game.”
—Gaming Intel
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