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Bezig met laden... The Art of Blizzard Entertainment (editie 2013)door Nick Carpenter (Auteur)
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  Melline | Aug 13, 2022 |   With over 700 illustrations this book covers the artwork from such iconic Blizzard games as Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft, with accompanying commentaries by the artists themselves. It gives the reader a fascinating insight into the creative talents of the company as well as providing a visual history of Blizzard games. What I found particularly interesting about this book was how clearly apparent the evolution and refinement of the artists techniques became as time passed, it was almost seeing physical proof of their confidence in what they were doing growing before my eyes. Another aspect of the book I liked was the fan art submissions and how some of them were actually recruited into the Blizzard team. This book covers everything from the early sketches right up to the completed box artwork; one of my favourite in the Diablo section was the Mistress of Pain. Full of magnificent scenes and characters, what little text there is in this book has been thoughtfully placed so as not to intrude on the main start, in fact in some places it is rather quite difficult to find and read. This didn’t spoil my enjoyment of the book in anyway, but for anyone who has a visual impairment and wants to read the text for the back story to the images it may prove to be a challenge. However, this book does not just focus on the well know side of the company, in this book there is also a section with conceptual art for games that never were as well as a spoof chapter containing holiday themes using the more well known characters. In reading this book you actually get a sense that you are in the same room with the creators, listening to them discuss, accept or reject ideas for the next project whilst also sharing with them a trip down memory lane. I would highly recommend this book whether you are a fan of Blizzard games or just a lover of fantasy art; this book touches all the bases to keep both parties happy. Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2015/04/27/review-the-art-of-blizzard-entertainment-b... This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. (  ) TheAcorn | Nov 8, 2019 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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 blockbusterWarcraft®, StarCraft®, andDiablo® 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'sWorld 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. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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With over 700 illustrations this book covers the artwork from such iconic Blizzard games as Warcraft, Diablo and Starcraft, with accompanying commentaries by the artists themselves. It gives the reader a fascinating insight into the creative talents of the company as well as providing a visual history of Blizzard games. What I found particularly interesting about this book was how clearly apparent the evolution and refinement of the artists techniques became as time passed, it was almost seeing physical proof of their confidence in what they were doing growing before my eyes. Another aspect of the book I liked was the fan art submissions and how some of them were actually recruited into the Blizzard team. This book covers everything from the early sketches right up to the completed box artwork; one of my favourite in the Diablo section was the Mistress of Pain. Full of magnificent scenes and characters, what little text there is in this book has been thoughtfully placed so as not to intrude on the main start, in fact in some places it is rather quite difficult to find and read. This didn’t spoil my enjoyment of the book in anyway, but for anyone who has a visual impairment and wants to read the text for the back story to the images it may prove to be a challenge.
However, this book does not just focus on the well know side of the company, in this book there is also a section with conceptual art for games that never were as well as a spoof chapter containing holiday themes using the more well known characters. In reading this book you actually get a sense that you are in the same room with the creators, listening to them discuss, accept or reject ideas for the next project whilst also sharing with them a trip down memory lane.
I would highly recommend this book whether you are a fan of Blizzard games or just a lover of fantasy art; this book touches all the bases to keep both parties happy.
Originally reviewed on: http://catesbooknuthut.com/2015/04/27/review-the-art-of-blizzard-entertainment-b...
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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