A deluxe hardcover reproduction of Naughty Dog's original Crash Bandicoot developer's bible! Take a rare glimpse into the making of a videogame icon, and gain a first-hand taste of the undistilled creativity that brought Crash, Cortex, Aku Aku, and the rest of your favorite characters to millions of screens around the world! Reproducing Naughty Dog's original design document for Crash Bandicoot from the best available sources, this unique volume features original concept illustrations and includes a foreword from Crash's creators to lend insight into how Crash Bandicoot came to be the unforgettable videogame character he is today. This tome is sure to please all who possess a thirst for imagination and curiosity surrounding the creation of games!

A deluxe hardcover reproduction of Naughty Dog's original Crash Bandicoot developer's bible! Take a rare glimpse into the making of a videogame icon, and gain a first-hand taste of the undistilled creativity that brought Crash, Cortex, Aku Aku, and the rest of your favorite characters to millions of screens around the world! Reproducing Naughty Dog's original design document for Crash Bandicoot from the best available sources, this unique volume features original concept illustrations and includes a foreword from Crash's creators to lend insight into how Crash Bandicoot came to be the unforgettable videogame character he is today. This tome is sure to please all who possess a thirst for imagination and curiosity surrounding the creation of games!

The Crash Bandicoot(TM) series has remained a beloved staple of platform gaming ever since the first game's release in 1996. The Art of Crash Bandicoot(TM)4: It's About Time(TM)is a rich repository overflowing with interviews, quotes, observations and anecdotes, accompanied by a treasure trove of concept art detailing the characters and environments of the game. Gamers of every type will cherish this all-encompassing look into the zany, wild and unpredictable world of Crash Bandicoot(TM) .

On Warhammer 40,000, Britain's most excessive sci-fi franchise, and its vision of a hellish postindustrial future. In the grim darkness of the British imagination, there is only Warhammer 40,000.... Featuring demons, chain swords, and supermen in power armor, Warhammer 40,000 is Britain's most excessive sci-fi franchise. For thirty years this cult war game and its tie-in media have enticed thousands of fans to build, paint, and play with armies of toy soldiers taken from the battlefields of the worst possible future. Why has this fantasy proven so irresistible? Part collection of essays, part ravings of a cult prophet, Grimdark examines Warhammer 40,000's place and impact in pop culture, and how this unique vision of a hellish future arose from the subconscious of postindustrial Britain.

Naughty Dog are responsible for developing some of the most iconic games of this generation including Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter and Uncharted. Now they invite you on a 30-year retrospective tour with this beautifully designed volume. Charting their 30-year history from being the precocious pup of the gaming world, to their current status as one of the industry's pedigree breeds, The Art of Naughty Dog is a comprehensive guide to one of the most influential game developers in the world. This volume collects decades of production art, essays and inside stories.

Set in an alternate-universe, 1930s metropolis, a hitman trying to reform and an innocent debutante get caught in the middle of a three-way battle for power between the government, a religious sect, and an underworld criminal organization. Series writer and creator Jason Rubin Iron and the Maiden as "a cross between a '30s gangster film, Escape from New York, and Beauty and the Beast."

Turtle power! Featuring dazzling art from the 2012 Nickelodeon series, this tome is the perfect companion to any Turtle fan's collection. Straight from the visionary minds behind one of the most beloved incarnations of the lean, green ninja team! Step into the sewers with New York's most bizarre teenage heroes and relive their epic adventures from Nickelodeon's ground-breaking CG-animated series! This book is a loving look at the artistry and creative vision that redefined a franchise and breathed new life into these beloved characters. Dig through early concept sketches, beautiful background paintings, and glimpses into the innovative CG production that brought the world to life. This exclusive artbook reveals secrets behind the creation of the show, never-before-seen artwork and insider commentary--all curated by the show's executive producer, Ciro Nieli. Whether it's exploring the Turtles' lair, discovering the myth and culture of the legendary ninja and samurai, or experiencing the streets of New York City like never before--it is all presented within these pages!