Dive deep into the visual genesis of the Emmy Award-winning animated series with The Art and Making of Arcane. This definitive compendium takes readers on an immersive journey through the creative process behind Riot Games’ and Fortiche’s revolutionary animation, showcasing the evolution of characters, worldbuilding, and groundbreaking visual style.

• Features gorgeous illustrations and concept art that adapted the global blockbuster video game into a critically acclaimed series.
• Chronicles the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the inventions of hextech and Shimmer.
• Includes early designs showing visual character evolution, sprawling background and setting art, and fold-out spreads covering content from seasons one and two.
• Contains exclusive interviews with over 20 key creators, including animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, and musicians from Riot Games and Fortiche.
• Features an exclusive acetate jacket unique to this edition.

• Hardcover book featuring 224 pages of behind-the-scenes content.
• Exclusive Acetate Cover Jacket.
• In-world extras including a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, and a Vander Letter.

• Author: Elisabeth Vincentelli
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Publication Date: December 9, 2024
• Dimensions: 235 x 324 x 30 mm (9.25 x 12.75 x 1.18 inches)
• Weight: 1.88 kg (1884g)
• ISBN-13: 978-1835411711

For fans of Arcane and League of Legends, this volume offers an unparalleled look into the artisanal animation style and meticulous detail that brought the world of Runeterra to cinematic life.