The Art of Magic: The Gathering: Innistrad

Art of Magic: The Gathering: Innistrad brings together the artwork and story of one of Magic: The Gathering’s most atmospheric planes. This digital PDF edition lets you explore the haunted world of Innistrad immediately after purchase.

Written by James Wyatt, with an appendix by Aaron Forsythe, this volume was published by VIZ Media as a Perfect Square Edition in July 2016. It collects artwork from the Innistrad sets and the later Shadows over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon storylines.

Your download includes the complete 242-page book in PDF format, ready for instant access on your preferred reading device.

Book Overview

The Art of Magic: The Gathering: Innistrad is an art book in the Magic: The Gathering series. It covers the gothic plane of Innistrad, where vampires, werewolves, zombies, and cultists threaten humanity. The archangel Avacyn and her angelic host once protected the people of this world, and the book follows the story of her disappearance, return, and eventual madness.

James Wyatt wrote the main text and Aaron Forsythe contributed the appendix. The art direction was led by Dawn Murin, with cover art by Adam Paquette. The volume presents artwork by many Magic artists across the full story of the Innistrad setting.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An introduction to Planeswalkers and the Multiverse, including the colors of magic and the nature of mana.
• A tour of the world of Innistrad, its provinces, and the daily life of its people.
• A detailed look at Avacyn and the angelic host who defend humanity.
• The creatures of the night: vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghouls, and other horrors.
• The story of Avacyn’s disappearance and return, leading into Shadows over Innistrad.
• The coming of Emrakul and the Eldritch Moon storyline.
• An appendix: “Innistrad in the Cards” by Aaron Forsythe.

Why This Book Matters

Innistrad is a defining gothic horror setting in Magic: The Gathering. This book documents how the plane was visualized across multiple card releases, from the original Innistrad block through Shadows over Innistrad and Eldritch Moon. It offers a lasting record of the creative team’s worldbuilding and art direction, making it a valuable reference for players, collectors, and students of game art.

Book Details

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FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? You will receive an instant download link after your purchase is complete.

Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, so there is no shipping or physical copy.

What devices can I use? The PDF works with PDF readers, tablets, desktop and mobile devices, and Kindle apps that support PDF files.

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