Really nice collection of artwork. Has alot more WoW stuff for teh Warcraft section which I'm not overly fond of but I can still appreciate the skill and talent.
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Really nice collection of artwork. Has alot more WoW stuff for teh Warcraft section which I'm not overly fond of but I can still appreciate the skill and talent.
If you are at all a fan of Blizzard games, then this book is a must have. Very well presented, great selection of images, some great commentary from the artists and you learn some fun little tidbits along the way.
You wont regret buying it.
I was having a hard time envisioning what 350 pages looks like, now I do, and it's massive. The art on offer is expansive in theme and tone, different but very Blizzard-y themed. Something for every WoW fan from Alliance to Horde.
I ummed and aaahhed over getting this book, in the end I just thought “what the hey, it's on the cheap”, and I was not dissappointed. As both an aspiring artist and an avid fan of WoW this was a great buy, certainly worth it!
Over the past two decades, Blizzard Entertainment has had a tremendous impact on the world of games and global pop culture. From its humble beginnings as a three-person console-game development studio in 1991 to the creation of the blockbuster Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo series, Blizzard has a history of crafting stunning worlds of science fiction and fantasy. The company’s distinctive gameplay and storytelling styles have captivated an international audience numbering in the tens of millions whose passion cannot be quelled.
Twenty years after Blizzard opened its doors, the company’s World of Warcraft® boasts the title of the world’s most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, and the studio is widely recognized as one of the leaders in creatively driven game development.
An epic volume of art and behind-the-scenes insights, The Art of Blizzard® celebrates the studio’s genesis by examining the creative forces behind these games and showcasing their artistry through more than 700 pieces of concept art, paintings, and sketches. Commentary on the art is provided by Blizzard Entertainment’s own Nick Carpenter, Sam Didier, and Chris Metzen, who’ve each played important roles in shaping Blizzard’s game universes over the years.
User review
"The first thing I noticed about The Art of Blizzard was it's weight. This is one big, hefty tome. Chock full of full color art from front to back, this book is amazing. It covers the Warcraft, World of Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft series. I have been taking my time going through it, because a lot of the artwork has notes on the background from the artists or other Blizzard staff that oftentimes sheds an interesting or amusing tidbit that you may never have known…like the Pit Lord's teeth were based on Gary Busey's teeth.
I own a number of art books for anime and video games, and I have to say the quality of the book is top notch. Quality heavyweight paper, sewn binding, many full or double page portraits in vibrant color. I have spent about 3 hours reading it tonight after opening it for the first time. Looking at the beautiful details in everything and at times the evolution of things and reading all the little side comments, has certainly captured my attention.
If you are a fan of any of Blizzard's games or enjoy good fantasy art, I cannot recommend this book high enough. I look forward to reading more tomorrow. Absolutely beautiful, and worth every penny." goblintown
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