The Art of Blizzard Entertainment
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (835 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1608870278 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 376 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. Over the past two decades, Blizzard Entertainment has had a tremendous impact on the world of games and global pop culture. 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.. 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 a
. About the Author Nick Carpenter is vice president of art and cinematic development at Blizzard Entertainment
Goblin Town said Absolutely Beautiful. 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 . Love it as a fan and an artist!!!! AParkR I was always peripherally aware of Warcraft, Diablo, and Starcraft since the 1990s, but I'd never really delved into them until after purchasing this book. Man, did I miss out on some great characters and awesome art. Well, since I got this thick, beautifully illustrated tome for under $50, I've been searching online. One of the Must Have Art Books for Gamers! OrangeCrush I have been collecting art books for well over 10+ years and gaming is definitely one of my favorite genre's for art books, probably due to the fact that gaming has played such a large role in my life. Unfortunately, many of the art books released in this genre are really mediocre at best, especially the smaller art
Nick Carpenter is vice president of art and cinematic development at Blizzard Entertainment.