Top New Art Books: God of War, Spider-Man, and More

Our next weekly set of books offers exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at some of the best recent games.

Our next weekly set of books offers exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at some of the best recent games like God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and more. These are must-buy reads for all collectors and game fans. 

The Art of God of War

Everybody loves the latest story about Kratos. The game managed to turn Norse mythology into a beautiful world with so much to discover. Can’t get enough of the game’s landscapes and character design? The Art of God of War offers a behind-the-scenes look at concept art and sculptures for the game, featuring comments from the members of Santa Monica Studio.

Basically, this is quintessential companion by Dark Horse Books and Santa Monica Studio that will help you witness the creation of an epic of tremendous scale.

This next one features an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a recent PS4 bestseller called Marvel’s Spider-Man. The game tells a story of the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man colliding and artists from Insomniac did a great job creating the amazing world of Spider-Man. It’s not just about using Houdini to build New York, it’s also about dedication and hard work. The book comes with hundreds of exclusive full-color images of Spider-Man, his suit and equipment, the allies he relies on like MJ Watson and Aunt May, and the deadly villains. The artbook also features exclusive insights into the creative process from the talented developers, artists, and designers from the studio.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the final game in the newest trilogy, is out and it’s amazing. It’s so awesome that you just have to grab an art book that can reveal more about the game featuring detailed interviews with developers who talked about the game. The book also has some breathtaking artworks which are exclusive and you won’t find them anywhere else. 

Are you a Lara Croft fan? This is a must-buy book for you then. This is also a great deal for all collectors who are looking for exclusive stuff. Author of the book is Paul Davies and it is being published by Titan Books.

The next one is not out yet, but we’re excited about its release. The book will let you discover the art of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in an exclusive collection. The Art of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will feature concept sketches, texture studies, character art from the game, plus insightful commentary from the creators.

The newest game in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will take you on an ancient journey. The Art of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is said to “collate hundreds of concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, and 3D renders, alongside in-depth commentary from the artists and developers, representing the ultimate insight into the design processes behind the game.”

Take a look at a book by Future Press that offers a behind-the-scenes look at Fumito Ueda’s l third game about a companionship between a small boy and the fantastic beast Trico. The book will tell about the way the story was created, revealing countless details about the inner workings and inspirations behind The Last Guardian’s mysterious world.

The book offers beautiful sketches depicting the designers’ intent, storyboard and screenshot comparisons of key moments, and never-before-seen illustrations. But there’s more! It is also full of comments from artists behind the game to help you fully understand the game’s mysterious world. 

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