The making of Arcane: Get a sneak-peek behind the most expensive animated show ever
Nov. 21, 2024We’re revealing pages from The Art and Making of Arcane
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Everyone seems to be talking about Arcane right now, and for good reason. It’s damn fantastic. There’s been a lot of interest about how the show was made, too – particularly after the reveal that it’s themost expensive animated series ever made.
All of that sumptuous detail is on show in the upcoming The Art and Making of Arcane book by Insight Editions, and you can get an early look at its contents exclusively here. There’s plenty to dig into; it covers everything from evolving art styles to worldbuilding. It’s also built using interviews from the show’s creative team, so you’re able to get a peek behind the curtain in more ways than one.
Anyway, enough chatter. Here’s a better look at what can be found within the book.
As mentioned on the first page above, carting across characters from League of Legends to animation was harder than you might think. More specifically, it required a lot of animation tests. We’ve never seen these characters speak within the game, for example; how does their face move when they talk, and what expressions would they make?
Alongside this snapshot of the creative process, we also get to see some drop-dead gorgeous renditions of environments to populate this world. The art-deco style of topside Piltover is incredibly vibey, and just as it appears in the show with that painterly aesthetic.
The Art and Making of Arcane |$60$54 at AmazonSave $6 -The book is still a couple of weeks away, but you can secure a copy for a fair bit less than the sticker price if you pre-order via Amazon. So far as I can tell, it’s never been cheaper.Buy it if:✅ You find the creative process interesting✅ You’re a huge fan of the show✅ You like coffee table booksDon’t buy it if:❌ You’re happy to wait for a further discountPrice check:💲 Insight Editions | OOS⭐ UK price:£45£33.65 at Amazon
While we’re on the subject of discounts, there are plenty available right now as part of this year’sBlack Friday gaming deals.
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