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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.
Anyway, enough chatter. Here’s a better look at what can be found within the book.
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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.
You’ll be able to get a good look at all this yourself when The Art and making of Arcane hits shelves this December 3, 2024. It can be pre-ordered now at Amazon, where it’s been reducedto $54from $60.
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 AmazonView Deal
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 AmazonView Deal
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 AmazonView Deal
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
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
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
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