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The Art of the Android Universe is Coming from Dark Horse Books

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Asmodee Entertainment has announced that The Art of the Android Universe, Asmodee’s third art book in collaboration with Dark Horse Books and Fantasy Flight Games Studio, is planned to release at local bookstores and comic shops on November 24th.

The book is the third published as part of the partnership between Dark Horse and global games publisher Asmodee to
create licensed art books for three of Asmodee’s leading tabletop gaming properties – Android, Arkham Horror, and KeyForge. The first two art books, The Art of KeyForge and The Art of Arkham Horror, are available now where books are sold.

From the megapolis of New Angeles to the lunar Heinlein colony to the dangerous Martian frontier and beyond, the
Android Universe is a grand futuristic setting adored by fans. This volume explores the fantastic designs of each of the games’ characters, accompanied by intricate examinations of the technological marvels of its worlds and the surrealist
landscapes of cyberspace!

Whether you’re a scrappy runner, a calculating sysop, a down-on-your-luck detective, or an artificial android, this gorgeous art book is a must-own item for any fan of near-future science fiction or of the iconic games produced by Fantasy Flight Games Studio!

The Art of the Android Universe

Simon Stålenhag Delivers a Unique Vision of a Dystopic Future with The Labyrinth

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Simon Stålenhag is running a Kickstarter for The Labyrinth, a brand-new narrative art book. Past works of Stålenhag’s has been adapted into roleplaying games and for television.

The Labyrinth introduces us to a world covered by ruins and ash, the few survivors that remain take shelter deep underground. But the time has come to venture out into the wastelands of the surface world. Are you prepared to confront dark secrets from the time before civilization’s fall?

The Labyrinth will be a thick, oversized artbook of over 150 pages. There are two versions, a standard, and a limited edition. The limited edition features an exclusive and beautifully embossed cloth cover, is unique to this Kickstarter, and will never be printed again.

The standard edition starts at about $40 US plus shipping with the limited edition at $80 plus shipping.

The project runs until October 30 and has already passed its goal.

The Labyrinth

Tour the sights of the Hyborian Age in The Art of Conan!

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The Art of Conan Sourcebook

Modiphius has announced the release of The Art of Conan Sourcebook in PDF, a brand new supplement for the Conan: Adventures in Age Undreamed of RPG.

This fantastic new sourcebook compiles the best of the luscious art from all the Conan sourcebooks and features work from the likes of Brom, Simon Bisley, and Gio Baroni, and is available right now on Modiphius.net and DriveThruRPG.com.

Purchasers on Modiphius.net will receive a code which offsets the cost of the PDF against any future purchase of the equivalent print product, while buyers on DTRPG can contact support@modiphius.net to take advantage of a similar offer. Now on with the details!

KNOW, OH PRINCE, THAT BETWEEN THE YEARS WHEN THE OCEANS DRANK ATLANTIS AND THE GLEAMING CITIES, AND THE YEARS OF THE RISE OF THE SONS OF ARYAS, THERE WAS AN AGE UNDREAMED OF…

The Art of Robert E. Howard’s Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of features a selection of some of the most incredible art associated with the classic barbarian hero ever assembled into one set of covers. With one of the most successful gaming Kickstarter campaigns of all time, Conan set out to be the definitive treatment of Conan in games: central to that was recruiting a stellar lineup of artists for covers and interior illustrations. The Art of Conan presents a variety of art drawn from the incredible core rulebook and the expansive line of sourcebooks and supplements, organized by book, allowing players and fans of amazing sword-and-sorcery art to enjoy this fantastic art on its own.

Features

  • Stunning art from new and renowned Conan artists.
  • Beautiful two-page spreads of cover art, interior illustrations, and archetype images.
  • Heroic vistas, exotic places, gorgeous landscapes, and thrilling action sequences.
  • Monstrous creatures from and inspired by the Conan stories.

Though The Art of Conan contains no game rules or content, the art contained within is suitable for any fans of incredible fantasy art and especially for fans of Robert E. Howard’s epic adventurer, Conan the Barbarian.

Asmodee Entertainment and Dark Horse Partner for Tabletop Game Art Books

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Asmodee Entertainment has announced a partnership with Dark Horse Comics to create licensed art books for three of Asmodee’s leading tabletop gaming properties. Dark Horse has tapped into Asmodee’s diverse portfolio of over 300 gaming IPs to curate a collection of unique art books showcasing the beautiful artwork and rich story designs that are distinguishable within the games.

Explore the worlds of the Android Universe, Arkham Horror and KeyForge through an expansive collection of never-before-seen production art and commentary from renowned games studio – Fantasy Flight Games. The first of these highly anticipated art books will debut at the end of this year or early next year. Dark Horse’s art books will be the perfect companion piece for fans of these beloved game universes.

Celebrate 25 Years of Magic with Magic: The Gathering: Concepts & Legends

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Magic: The Gathering is celebrating 25 years and VIZ Media is recognizing the event with this officially licensed illustrated history exploring the legend, lore, and origins of the bestselling card game.

Magic: The Gathering: Concepts & Legends is written by James Wyatt, a Senior Game Designer for Magic. The book takes you through the creative process behind the evolving art and design of the games and its worlds and characters.

The book is out now in comic shops and book stores and retails for $39.99.

You can order yours now.
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VIZ Media Releases Details on the Summer Release of Magic: the Gathering – Concepts and Legends

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VIZ Media dives into the legend, lore, and origins of the bestselling strategy card game, Magic: The Gathering, with the acquisition of Magic: the Gathering – Concepts and Legends. Written by bestselling author and Magic: The Gathering Senior Game Designer James Wyatt, the slipcased, hardcover volume is slated for release in print this Fall and offers a detailed examination of the planes, mythos and in-world history of Magic: The Gathering.

Dive deep into the archives of Magic: The Gathering with an inside look at the origins of the characters, planes, creatures and lore of the world’s most popular trading card game. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Magic: The Gathering, this beautiful collector’s hardcover book features artwork, sketches and commentary showcasing the expansive world that has captivated generations. The book also includes four double-sided collectible art prints.

Throughout its 25-year history, Magic: The Gathering has visited many richly imaginative worlds through card sets and stories. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering has more than 20 million fans, is played in more than 70 countries, and is available in 11 languages. Magic: The Gathering has won numerous notable awards, including a Mensa Award and multiple Origins Awards, the Hobby Game industry’s annual top award.

The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Ixalan Announced by VIZ Media

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VIZ Media has announced the fifth addition to its Art of Magic: The Gathering collection with the release of The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Ixalan on January 2nd.

The impressive 240-page hardcover edition features dozens of full-color works by an array of talented artists, including Christine Choi, Daarken and Titus Lunter. The book is further complemented with in-depth lore by bestselling author and Magic: The Gathering Senior Game Designer, James Wyatt. The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Ixalan carries an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / $53.99 CAN.

The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Ixalan invites fans to set sail for the uncharted jungles of Ixalan, where dangerous beasts, magnificent ruins, and lost treasures lie waiting to be discovered. Saddle up your dinosaur mount and brave the unknown as you search the plane for a prize forgotten by history… until now!

Throughout its 24-year history, Magic: The Gathering has visited many richly imaginative worlds through card sets and stories. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering has more than 20 million fans, is played in more than 70 countries, and is available in 11 languages. Magic: The Gathering has won numerous notable awards, including a Mensa Award and multiple Origins Awards, the Hobby Game industry’s annual top award.

Wizards of the Coast and Viz Team Up for Art of Magic: The Gathering: Kaladesh

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ArtOfMagicTheGathering-Kaladesh-3DWizards of the Coast and VIZ Media have announced The Art of Magic: The Gathering: Kaladesh collection. Scheduled for release in January 2017, The Art of Magic: The Gathering: Kaladesh is the third volume in VIZ Media’s ongoing series of hardcover art books presenting the incredible illustrations of Magic: The Gathering. The 240-page book will feature dozens of full color works by more than 95 artists, including Cliff Childs, Winona Wilson, Christine Choi and Adam Paquette, who also illustrated the cover, and will be complemented with additional in-depth lore by bestselling author and Magic: The Gathering Senior Game Designer, James Wyatt.

Throughout its 22-year history, Magic: The Gathering has visited many richly imaginative worlds through card sets and stories. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering has more than 20 million fans, is played in more than 70 countries, and is available in 11 languages. Magic: The Gathering has won numerous notable awards, including a Mensa Award and multiple Origins Awards, the Hobby Game industry’s annual top award.

Optimism, innovation, and the spirit of creativity fill these pages, lavishly illustrated with the award-winning art of Magic: The Gathering! Welcome to Kaladesh – a vibrant, beautiful plane where anything is possible. Join the heroic Planeswalkers of the Gatewatch as they explore the Inventors’ Fair, and let your imagination soar alongside thopters and airships crafted by the best artificers in the Multiverse. Come discover the marvels of Kaladesh – its inhabitants, its inventors, and its artifacts. They all await you at the grand Inventors’ Fair!

 

Duel Art Art Book Spotlights the Original Creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!

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Duel ArtBefore it became one of the world’s longest running and most popular trading card games, the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise began as a manga by Kazuki Takahashi. Duel Art: Kazuki Takahashi Yu-Gi-Oh! Illustrations collects the stunning color artwork of the series’ original creator from throughout the property’s history.

Within the prestigious hardcover book, fans will find magazine covers, card artwork, rare illustrations, and rough concepts. Readers will also be treated to creative process breakdowns, and an exclusive interview with Kazuki Takahashi-sensei himself.

After 13 years in North America, Yu-Gi-Oh!’s popularity shows no signs of slowing. Any fan of the trading card game, manga, or animated series will want Duel Art: Kazuki Takahashi Yu-Gi-Oh! Illustrations in their collection.

Duel Art: Kazuki Takahashi Yu-Gi-Oh! Illustrations is in stores now.

DUEL ART: KAZUKI TAKAHASI YU-GI-OH! ILLUSTRATIONS HC
ISBN: 978-1927925416
DETAILS: 128pg, 8.25×11.75″, Full Color, Hardcover
MSRP: $39.99 USD
PUBLICATION STATUS: Available Now!

The Art of Magic: The Gathering Announced By VIZ Media & Wizards Of The Coast

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ArtOfMagicTheGathering-Zendikar-3DWizards of the Coast and VIZ Media have announced The Art of Magic: The Gathering—Zendikar, an art book featuring images from popular strategy card game Magic: The Gathering. Available worldwide in January 2016, the 240-page book will feature full color illustrations from some of Magic‘s best artists, such as Aleksi Briclot and Adam Paquette, as well as in-depth lore written by best-selling author James Wyatt.

Throughout its 22-year history, Magic: The Gathering has visited many richly imaginative worlds through card sets and stories. In its upcoming set, Battle for Zendikar, Magic returns to the fan-favorite world of Zendikar, where united tribes of elves, vampires, and humans battle the monstrous Eldrazi across strange floating ruins and beautiful landscapes. The Battle for Zendikar card set launches on October 2, 2015.

The Art of Magic: The Gathering—Zendikar will be available for pre-order at many retailers starting as early as September 1, and will be available at Amazon.com and retail and hobby gaming stores world-wide starting January 5, 2016.