The Art of BioShock Infinite
The Art of BioShock Infinite explores the visual development of the BioShock Infinite video game through production designs, concept illustrations, and commentary. This digital PDF is available for instant download after purchase.
Commentary text is by Julian Murdoch, with Dorian Hart. The book includes an introduction by Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games, and artwork by a group of contributing artists.
The digital edition contains 188 pages and presents archival visual material from the creation of Columbia, its inhabitants, characters, equipment, and imagined worlds.
Book Overview
The Art of BioShock Infinite is an art book about the design and development of BioShock Infinite. It focuses on Columbia, the floating metropolis at the center of the game, and the visual ideas developed for its characters, environments, factions, and technology.
The contents include chapters on Booker DeWitt, Elizabeth, Songbird, the Founders, Vox Populi, propaganda, vigors, the Sky-Hook, and additional subjects. Early sketches, unused concepts, and production artwork show how visual ideas contributed to the finished game.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Production designs and concept illustrations for BioShock Infinite.
- Artwork focused on Booker DeWitt, Elizabeth, and Songbird.
- Visual development of the Heavy Hitters and Columbia’s populace.
- Designs for the Sky-Hook, vigors, airships, and related game elements.
- Propaganda artwork and visual material connected to Columbia.
- Early concepts and designs that did not appear in the final game.
- An introduction by Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games.
Why This Book Matters
The book documents the artistic process behind a major video game setting. It brings together sketches, designs, and illustrations that trace the development of Columbia and its characters.
It is relevant to readers interested in video game art, concept development, character design, environment design, and the visual world of BioShock Infinite.
Book Details
| Author | Julian Murdoch |
|---|---|
| Credited Author | Irrational Games |
| Commentary Text | Julian Murdoch, with Dorian Hart |
| Introduction | Ken Levine |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics, Inc. |
| Publisher Location | 10956 SE Main Street, Milwaukie, OR 97222 |
| Publication Date | February 2013 |
| Publication Date (Source Listing) | April 9, 2013 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 188 |
| Print Length | 184 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1595829946 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-59582-994.8 |
| ISBN-13 (Source Listing) | 978-1595829948 |
| Series | Bioshock Infinite |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 149.4 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 156622393 |
| Item Weight | 3.02 pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 0.88 x 12.5 inches |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 539 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,222,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books); #607 in Video Game Art (Books); #1,609 in Dark Horse Comics & Graphic Novels; #2,868 in Pop Culture Art |
| Artwork | Jason Bennett, Chris Chaproniere, Chelsea Douglas, Scott Duquette, Claire Hummel, Jorge Lacera, Ben Lo, Shawn Robertson, Scott Sinclair, Mauricio Tejerina, Robb Waters, Tyler West, and Laura Zimmerman |
| Publisher | Dark Horse |
| Digital Production | Tan Tucker with Chris Horn |
| Designer | Adam Grano |
| Assistant Editor | Everett Patterson |
| Consulting Editor | Elena Siegman |
| Editor | Philip R. Simon |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 (538) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, not a physical copy. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps that support PDF files.
FAQ
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No. This product is a digital PDF, so no physical book is shipped.
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Download this digital edition of The Art of BioShock Infinite for reference, reading, and study on a compatible device.
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