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[Volotaire]

The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts will feature more than 400 pages of "rare promotional art," official pixel art and exclusive interviews with the Legend of Zelda series design team, Dark Horse said in an announcement.

The new book will also include a sneak peek at artwork from next year’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Wii U and Nintendo NX.

The hardcover book (304 pages) will be released 21/02/17.

Official Amazon blurb:

The Legend of Zelda™: Art and Artifacts contains over four hundred pages of fully realized illustrations from the entire thirty-year history of The Legend of Zelda™ including artwork from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild! Every masterwork is printed on high-quality paper in an oversized format so you can immerse yourself in the fine details of each piece. This book includes rare promotional pieces, game box art, instruction booklet illustrations, official character illustrations, sprite art, interviews with the artists, and much, much more! The Legend of Zelda™: Art and Artifacts collects many of your favorite masterpieces from the storied franchise, as well as rare and never before seen content, presented in one handsome hardcover.

Select artwork from the entirety of the franchise!

A nostalgic look at the past!

An exciting look at the future!

Interviews with some of the artists behind The Legend of Zelda™ series

Polygon (Michael McWhertor)

Pre-order Amazon US - $40

Amazon Canada ($0% off) - $32.07 (thanks BY2K)

Amazon Germany - €32.43 (thanks to Jucksalbe)

Amazon UK - £33.99 (thanks illusionary)

EDIT 1: This is a localisation of an upcoming Japanese artbook being released in Japan.

Yup, seems to be a localization of Hyrule Graphics, which comes out in Japan later this month:
http://nintendoeverything.com/the-l...-japan-later-this-month-heres-whats-included/

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Huh, is this a localization of an existing Japanese book ala Hyrule Historia or is this something Dark Horse is putting together in-house?

 

[Oregano]

Ooo this will look nice next to the Hyrule Historia.

Super interesting that this will have Breath of the Wild stuff in it.

 

[BY2K]

Already pre-ordered.

Twice.

 

[Zalman]

I'm loving the fact that we're getting more Nintendo artbooks, especially from Dark Horse. They're bringing The Art of Fire Emblem Awakening too.

 

[Volotaire]

Huh, is this a localization of an existing Japanese book ala Hyrule Historia or is this something Dark Horse is putting together in-house?

I'm not too sure. It is promising new Breath of the Wild concept art so I am guessing it will be a simultaneous release/ new release in the West.

 

[SCB3]

Dammit......




Must buy it now, will look great next to Hyrule Historia

 

[Morts]

Hopefully it doesn't shortchange Link's Awakening and Majora's Mask the way Hyrule Historia does.

 

[GaussTek]

Huh, is this a localization of an existing Japanese book ala Hyrule Historia or is this something Dark Horse is putting together in-house?

Yup, seems to be a localization of Hyrule Graphics, which comes out in Japan later this month:
http://nintendoeverything.com/the-l...-japan-later-this-month-heres-whats-included/

 

[IAmtheFMan]

These art/history books are my weakness. I've got way too many, plus 4 or so more pre-ordered but I'm running out of space quickly.

 

[SuperSah]

Y E S

This will go well with my Historia : D

UK preorder when??????

 

[Flare]

Yup, seems to be a localization of Hyrule Graphics, which comes out in Japan later this month:
http://nintendoeverything.com/the-l...-japan-later-this-month-heres-whats-included/

Oh that's nice, we'll get a look at some BotW art.

 

[Volotaire]

Yup, seems to be a localization of Hyrule Graphics, which comes out in Japan later this month:
http://nintendoeverything.com/the-l...-japan-later-this-month-heres-whats-included/

Oh interesting. I'll add this to the OP. Thanks.

 

[Vital Tundra]

Yeeeeeeee!!!! Can't wait. Always love products like this for Nintendo IP.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Knew it'd only be a matter of time before this was announced for NA. I'm on this.

 

[SCB3]

These art/history books are my weakness. I've got way too many, plus 4 or so more pre-ordered but I'm running out of space quickly.

I now have about 50, even game guide have big art sections now,

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I'm in. I'm in so fucking deep man.

 

[DVCY201]

Will definitely display next to my Hyrule Historia

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

EDIT 1: This is a localisation of an upcoming Japanese artbook being released in Japan.

WHATTTTTT

fake edit: Yay.

I do not understand why they wouldn't tweet about that, what's the official twitter account for?

 

[Sky Interloper]

So tempted. I hope the exchange rate stabilizes by that point in time.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

 

[BY2K]

It comes out later this month in Japan?

I wonder if the Breath of the Wild stuff is gonna be new.

 

[eXistor]

Does Dark Horse normally publish in Europe? I need this book, but I'd rather not buy from the US for fear of high import charges.

 

[Jucksalbe]

Does Dark Horse normally publish in Europe? I need this book, but I'd rather not buy from the US for fear of high import charges.

You can usually buy it from European Amazon stores as well. It's up on Amazon.de already at least.

 

[Supermanisdead]

beautiful. i hope its roughly the same dimensions as hyrule historia so they look good together.

 

[paradox121]

It comes out later this month in Japan?

I wonder if the Breath of the Wild stuff is gonna be new.

Just give me a fold-out poster of the mountain climbing image and I'm golden. Leave the rest of the pages blank, I'll pay up for that alone.

 

[eXistor]

You can usually buy it from European Amazon stores as well. It's up on Amazon.de already at least.

Oh nice, I couldn't find it on amazon.co.uk just now, but I'll check again. Thanks!

 

[SuperSah]

Does Dark Horse normally publish in Europe? I need this book, but I'd rather not buy from the US for fear of high import charges.

Yeah, Historia was sold over here.

 

[Volotaire]

You can usually buy it from European Amazon stores as well. It's up on Amazon.de already at least.

Added, thanks.

 

[ShinoguTakeruKoeru]

So glad this book is happening in English!

According to the descriptions of the Japanese book, it's the first of an upcoming trilogy. I wonder if Dark Horse has also locked down the other two books.

 

[Volotaire]

So glad this book is happening in English!

According to the descriptions of the Japanese book, it's the first of an upcoming trilogy. I wonder if Dark Horse has also locked down the other two books.

. Hopefully we get to see a lot more unseen concept art!

 

[Ghostshark]

This looks pretty cool.

The original Link to the Past official strategy guide had so much art from the series that I never saw elsewhere. I hope it's still buried in my closet somewhere.

 

[Tempy]

Is there much overlap between this and Hyrule Historia?

edit: Also, it says it features over 400 pages worth of content but also lists the book at 304 pages. Sooo.. what is it?

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Definitely getting this.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Oh, shit. I... I shouldn't get this. But I'm gonna get this.

 

[BY2K]

Heads up Canada, it's 40% off right now on Amazon.ca.

 

[illusionary]

Amazon UK pre-orders are now up (£33.99): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1506703356/

 

[Shaanyboi]

Heads up Canada, it's 40% off right now on Amazon.ca.

Spoiler

It's never not funny

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

I got the jp version today, this thing is HEAVY. And there's two more tomes coming out in the next few months apparently???

 

[Volotaire]

Added Canada and UK, thanks.

I got the jp version today, this thing is HEAVY. And there's two more tomes coming out in the next few months apparently???

How is it?

 

[Ludovico]

Just pre-ordered (Amazon US) for TWENTY FOUR BUCKS.
Yes, please.

 

[SuperSah]

Amazon UK pre-orders are now up (£33.99): https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1506703356/

Crazy expensive. Historia was £24.99.

 

[Peagles]

Just got my JP version, it's gorgeous. The 30th Anniversary CD set is really nice too. I'll try get some pics up this weekend.

 

[Gengahrrr]

Already pre-ordered back when they announced it during the 3DS direct.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Just got my JP version, it's gorgeous. The 30th Anniversary CD set is really nice too. I'll try get some pics up this weekend.

Didn't know such a thing was out

 

[BY2K]

Just got my JP version, it's gorgeous. The 30th Anniversary CD set is really nice too. I'll try get some pics up this weekend.

Is the BotW art new?

 

[Peagles]

A few snaps, sorry for phone camera. Not much BOTW stuff but still nice.

 

[Choppasmith]

I thought I'd give this a bump as I found out via Slickdeals that you can get 10 dollars off on Amazon, simply by adding HOLIDAYBOOK as a Promo code which will make the book $15

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1506703356/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Luigiv]

I thought I'd give this a bump as I found out via Slickdeals that you can get 10 dollars off on Amazon, simply by adding HOLIDAYBOOK as a Promo code which will make the book $15

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1506703356/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Awesome, preordered. Cheers for the heads up.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Goddamn that's too late for my birthday. Guess I'll have to pre-order then.