The Art of Shantae


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Shantae! She's the half-genie, belly-dancing, hair-whipping hero of her very own platforming video game franchise from WayForward Technologies! The Art of Shantae collects the fantastic artwork behind all five games in the Shantae series. Included are key artwork, rough concepts, style explorations, creature and environment designs, and much more! Follow the creative development of Risky Boots, Rottytops, Sky, Bolo, and the titular heroine herself, in this fantastic hardcover celebration of Shantae!




Art Of Atari


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Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades, home video systems, and computers, original artwork was specially commissioned to enhance the Atari experience, further enticing children and adults to embrace and enjoy the new era of electronic entertainment. The Art of Atari is the first official collection of such artwork. Sourced from private collections worldwide, this book spans over 40 years of the company's unique illustrations used in packaging, advertisements, catalogs, and more. Co-written by Robert V. Conte and Tim Lapetino, The Art of Atari includes behind-the-scenes details on how dozens of games featured within were conceived of, illustrated, approved (or rejected), and brought to life! Includes a special Foreword by New York Times bestseller Ernest Cline author of Armada and Ready Player One, soon to be a motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. Whether you're a fan, collector, enthusiast, or new to the world of Atari, this book offers the most complete collection of Atari artwork ever produced!




Devil May Cry


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It's the ultimate art tome for the iconic Devil May Cry franchise! Collected are materials from all four classic Devil May Cry games and the Devil May Cry anime series. Inside you'll find character artwork, weapon designs, creatures, locations, and more. Also included are over 20-pages of exclusive interviews with the developers and artists behind the long-running series, as well as plenty of creator commentary!




Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas


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AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.




100 Things to Know About Art


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How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art. Basically, everything you need to know in a nutshell. Along with some classic methods, such as painting and sketching, you'll also discover less predictable aspects of art that will give you a fresh perspective. Featuring materials, elements, methods, art movements, styles, and places this book covers a wide range of topics and themes, as well as some key artists of the past and present. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text. Other titles in the 100 Things to Know About series include: Ancient World, World Politics, Inventions.




Beard Gang Chronicles


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Blake Karrington brings together a group of talented authors, each with their unique writing style, and the end result is astonishingly jaw-dropping and will surely leave you begging for more. Beard Gang Chronicles is a collection of erotic short stories comprised of steamy sex scenes, mind-blowing passion, and a plethora of deliciously handsome bearded men who are sure to capture the minds and hearts of readers within the first few pages. Join us as we take you on a sensual journey with five different stories, told from five different points of view, all for your sensual reading pleasure.




Yooka-Laylee and the Kracklestone


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Yooka-Laylee and the Kracklestone features a brand new adventure for the heroic chameleon and bat duo. After discovering a portal to an unexplored realm, Yooka and Laylee set off to find an especially rare artifact called the Kracklestone, fabled to grant invincibility. It isn't long before they find themselves in a race against time trying to beat the evil Dr. Quack to the treasure. Only by working together with the many absurd characters they meet along the way will Yooka and Laylee have the chance to prevent absolute power from falling into the wrong hands, er... wings!




Street Fighter Memorial Archive: Beyond the World


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Celebrating over 30 years of the king of fighting games, from Street Fighter to Street Fighter V! In Street Fighter: Memorial Archive, learn the history of the franchise from classic game art galleries and multiple interviews with artists, designers, and developers. Dive into Street Fighter lore through hundreds of character profiles pulled from the Shadaloo Combat Research Institute. Be blown away by epic tribute artwork from the likes of Katsuya Terada, Yusuke Murata, Rockin'Jelly Bean, Bengus, Akiman, Shinkiro, Kiki, Kinu Nishimura, and many more top illustrators from the worlds of manga, animation, and video games. There's something for every Street Fighter fan in this jam-packed titanic tome!




Mega Man Battle Network


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This title collects the artwork of all six 'Battle Network' games, as well as 'Network Transmission' and 'Operate Shooting Star'. Inside you'll find character designs, promotional art, rarely seen pieces, and plenty of creator commentary.




Jake Makes a World: Jacob Lawrence, A Young Artist in Harlem


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Jake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother's apartment, where he is surrounded by brightly colored walls with intricate patterns; to the streets full of familiar and not-so-familiar faces, sounds, rhythms, and smells; to the art studio where he goes each day after school to transform his everyday world on an epic scale, Jake takes readers on an enchanting journey through the bustling sights and sounds of his neighborhood. Includes a reproduction of an actual Migration series panel.