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The Practical Art of Video Game Prototyping

Step-by-Step Art and Design Techniques for Pre-Production
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  • The Practical Art of Video Game Prototyping by Andy Manns
  • The Practical Art of Video Game Prototyping by Andy Manns
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Description

This book documents and explains in detail the process of how a game goes from a simple idea to a fully realized product. All the art and design techniques put to use in modern games development, through all the various production stages, will be explained in an easy-to-understand, fluid pipeline. This gives readers a valuable resource into professional workflow and methods. It offers a bridge to professional learning not found elsewhere with insight and background on how to focus skillsets to industry standards.

Author Biography:

Andy Manns has worked as a professional artist in the games industry for over 20 years in lead or senior roles. Andy has experience at the higest levels working with world class publishers such as Electronic Arts, Sega, Ubisoft, Thq and Sony. He has launched software on almost every platform from a variety of Nintendo handhelds to mobile devises such as the iPhone to home home consoles of every generation up to PS4.
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January 5th, 2026
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  • Professional & Vocational
Illustrations
45 Illustrations, color
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9781498779241
Product ID
27446619

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