Fans ofLeague of Legendsare waiting with bated breath for the conclusion of the award-winning seriesArcane. Focusing on two sisters from the game, Vi and Jinx, the first season ofArcanewashailed by fans and critics alike, eventually becoming the first streaming television series based on a video game, as well as the first video game adaptation, to win both Annie Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. Now, thesecond and final seasonis set to air on November 2nd, 2024, and the anticipation among the community is palpable.
Fanning the flames is the announcement of a brand new art book,The Art and Making of Arcane. This extensive book is sure to catch the eyes of collectors everywhere thanks to the 224 pages packed with all sorts of extras. Not only does the book show off concept art, but full evolutions of characters and places featured inArcane. Plus, there are over 20 interviews with the development teams at Riot Games and Fortiche, including key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, and musicians, all discussing the incredible journey from worldwide gaming phenomenonto ground-breaking animated series.
The bonuses don’t stop with the book’s content, either. Every copy ofThe Art and Making of Arcanecomes with a handful of physical extras, too. With their copy of the book, players get a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander Letter, fold-out spreads showcasing content from seasons one and two, and even a semi-transparent, pink acetate book jacket. That durable book sleeve adds more graffiti to the cover’s design, as well as the book’s branding, to offer a cleaner cover underneath.
Given the fact that the book contains work from the second season ofArcane, it’s likely that it will be released around the time the show starts up again, though no official release date has been announced. However, pre-orders get a 10% discount for now, bringing the price of the hardcover to $54. Anyone who considers themselves a mega-fan who loves to poreover video game artshould either pre-order or make sure to put it on their Christmas list.
The Art and Making of Arcane
The Art and Making of Arcane offers readers a visual journey through Riot Games’ and Fortiche’s revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision. Ideal for Arcane and League of Legends fans alike, the amazing visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer are explored through this collection of behind-the-scenes art. Including early designs showing how characters evolved visually, gorgeous vistas of sprawling background and setting art, and interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creators, this art book is a truly unique collector’s item.
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In the meantime, theArcaneSeason One Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Blu-Raywill be made available on October 8th, and may well tide you over until the final season of Arcane airs on November 2nd on Netflix.
