The Art and Making of Arcane (Gaming)
Written by Elisabeth Vincentelli, this generously illustrated volume pulls back the curtain on one of Netflix's most visually distinctive animated series, the Emmy Award-winning Arcane, produced by Riot Games and the animation studio Fortiche. The book traces the creative evolution of the show from its earliest concept sketches through to the finished series. You'll find character designs at various stages of development, sweeping environmental artwork depicting the cities of Piltover and Zaun, and detailed explorations of the hextech and Shimmer aesthetics that give the show its unique look. It's a proper visual chronicle, not just a gallery. Fans of both the series and League of Legends will find a great deal to absorb here. The artwork documenting how beloved champions took shape is genuinely fascinating, and the cityscapes alone are worth lingering over. Over twenty contributors, including animators, writers, directors, musicians, and game designers, offer their perspectives in exclusive interviews scattered throughout. The book also comes packed with physical extras. Included are a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander letter, and fold-out spreads covering both seasons. The edition featured here also carries an acetate jacket, a small but satisfying touch. Much of the concept art collected here has never been published before, making this a genuinely worthwhile acquisition for anyone curious about how a video game universe becomes a critically lauded piece of animation. Fortiche's painterly, almost handcrafted visual style gets the thorough breakdown it deserves.
- Author: Elisabeth Vincentelli
- Publisher: Insight Editions
- Genre: Film & Cinema
- ISBN: 979-8886633351
- Pages: 224 pages