Got so many of those books on order or for christmas, so sadly I can't review them all. One major book that should be up on the list is LMS when it finally ships. But until then...
1) Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
This book just left my jaw on the ground when I saw it. Amazing artwork, attention to detail, character models. I didn't care of the hefty price tag, as this is a thing of beauty.
2) Rough Justice: The DC Sketches of Alex Ross
My favourite artist delivers in a wonderful book. I get so much joy and inspiration looking at these sketches, looking at them from thumbnails, to getting developed further towards the final images. I love all the design work, all the notes, truly is a magnificent book.
3) Icons: Art of Jim Lee
Another fave artist, and love for the book is very similar to Alex Ross. Love the sketches, the designs and the final illustrations. Also, a good, tall hardback that looks impressive on the book shelf.
So many great books its hard to choose. Most will be getting delivered by Santa in a few days so my list may change judging by the reviews parka has given them, but I'll stay true to the books I actually own at the moment.
How can next year possibly top such a great year for art books?
Got so many of those books on order or for christmas, so sadly I can't review them all. One major book that should be up on the list is LMS when it finally ships. But until then...
1) Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
This book just left my jaw on the ground when I saw it. Amazing artwork, attention to detail, character models. I didn't care of the hefty price tag, as this is a thing of beauty.
2) Rough Justice: The DC Sketches of Alex Ross
My favourite artist delivers in a wonderful book. I get so much joy and inspiration looking at these sketches, looking at them from thumbnails, to getting developed further towards the final images. I love all the design work, all the notes, truly is a magnificent book.
3) Icons: Art of Jim Lee
Another fave artist, and love for the book is very similar to Alex Ross. Love the sketches, the designs and the final illustrations. Also, a good, tall hardback that looks impressive on the book shelf.
So many great books its hard to choose. Most will be getting delivered by Santa in a few days so my list may change judging by the reviews parka has given them, but I'll stay true to the books I actually own at the moment.
How can next year possibly top such a great year for art books?