The Art of Assassin's Creed: Syndicate

Name: The Art of Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781783295760
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By Paul Davies

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The Art of Assassin's Creed: Syndicate explores the rich visual development of Ubisoft's 2015 game set in Victorian London during the Industrial Revolution. This volume features hundreds of never-before-seen concept artworks, including sketches, final paintings, 3D renders, and texture studies, accompanied by detailed commentary from the artists and developers. Readers gain insight into the intricate design of London's boroughs with their distinct visual identities and populations, as well as the character Jacob Frye's fight for control across the city's streets.
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Format: Hardback

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Ideal for fans of Assassin's Creed, video game art enthusiasts, and those interested in Victorian-era London or industrial-themed visual storytelling. Also suitable as a collector's item or gift for art lovers who appreciate detailed concept design and historical settings.

Embargoed to 23rd October, Simultaneous Release With91 million units sold worldwide, Ubisoft's Assassin'sCreed franchise is established as one of the best-selling game series ever.Recognized for having some of the richest, most-engrossing art and storytellingin the industry, Assassin's Creed

Features in national newspapers, entertainment and gaming magazines. Galleries across the online gaming and entertainment communities. Reviews on gaming websites and blogs. Promotion on Titanbooks.com. Promotion on Facebook and Twitter. This volume contains hundreds of never-before-seen concept art, including sketches, mood boards, weather studies final paintings, and 3D renders, all showing the depth of details the Assassin's Creed strive for. Highlights in the book include a close look at the London Boroughs, each realized in extraordinary detail, staying true to both the historical roots of the area and giving each their own visual identity and population. In-depth creator commentary and a Foreword from Art Director Thierry Dansereau accompanies the artworks to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at the entire creative process behind a game of these style and magnitude. With 91 million units, worldwide, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed is one of the bestselling and most visually stunning franchise in gaming history.

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Embargoed to 23rd October, Simultaneous Release

With 91 million units sold worldwide, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise is established as one of the best-selling game series ever. Recognised for having some of the richest, most engrossing art and storytelling in the industry, Assassin's Creed transcends video games, branching into other entertainment experiences including comic books, novels, short films, and an impressive merchandise line-up.

The recently announced Assassin's Creed: Syndicate takes players into the underbelly of Victorian London at a time when the Industrial Revolution is in full swing. The depth and attention to detail in the artwork brings London to life around you. This volume contains hundreds of never-before-seen concept arts, including sketches, final paintings, 3D renders, and texture studies, all sitting alongside insightful and comprehensive commentary from the artists and developers.

Highlights in the book include a close look at the London Boroughs, each realised in extraordinary detail, staying true to both the historical roots of the area and giving each their own visual identity and population. Intricately rendered buildings tower over slums and iconic thoroughfares while Jacob Frye, our newest Assassin, fights for control of the gangs roaming the streets of London.

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Praised for its beautifully rendered illustrations and detailed behind-the-scenes content, this book delights fans of the series and lovers of historical art alike. Reviews highlight its captivating painted artwork, comprehensive visual coverage of Victorian-era London, and its appeal as a coffee table book filled with concept art and early designs. Described as a pleasurable and engaging read, it offers a thorough look at the game's artistic development and steampunk influence.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783295760

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 1461g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Paul Davies has worked in journalism for over 25 years, first editing gaming magazines and websites and now as a writer and consultant to games developers and publishers. Based in London, UK, he has authored numerous gaming books including The Art of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Awakening: The Art of Halo 4, The Art of Deus Ex Universe, The Art of Tom Clancy’s The Division, The Art of Horizon Zero Dawn and Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Art of the Game.