My Top 3 Best Art books of 2012 are..

N0 1 - The Art of Rise of the Guardians.
Love the character design and the amazing persona of the santa. A great Concept, sketches, heroes that can save the world... vo ho...

N0 2 - "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
No words for the design and decor, its like coming on our way unexpectedly.

N0 3 - The Art of the Mass Effect Universe
Huge no. of great artwork. Loved the characters sections.