The Art of God of War Hardcover Art Book, 9.25 x 0.91 x 12.2 Inches
Product description
At 9.25 x 0.91 x 12.2 inches, The Art of God of War is an illustrated hardcover made to explore the visual world behind the game. It follows Kratos and Atreus through the Norse-inspired setting and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in bringing their story and surroundings to life.
Published by Dark Horse Books with Santa Monica Studio, this volume also features commentary from the studio. It gives fans a way to revisit the game through its art and development story, beyond the experience of playing it.
How to use it
Browse the book at your own pace, returning to the artwork and commentary as you explore the world of God of War. It works as a visual companion for fans interested in how the game’s setting and characters were created, and its hardcover format makes it suited to keeping on a bookshelf or bringing out to share. If you’re choosing between another game-related story and a book focused on visual development, this one centers on the art and creative process behind the game.
Spec sheet
- Name: The Art of God of War
- Type: Illustrated art book
- Format: Hardcover
- Publication date: April 24, 2018
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 0.91 x 12.2 inches
- Weight: 3.38 pounds
- Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Benefits
The book focuses on the years-long effort to create the world of Kratos and Atreus, including an inside look at the game’s development and commentary from its studio. That context adds more than a gallery of images: it helps readers connect the artwork with the creative work behind the finished game. Want to spend more time with the world beyond the screen? The illustrated pages offer a tangible way to revisit its visual style and Norse mythology.
Readers often highlight the concept art, detailed presentation, and striking visuals, and some describe it as a welcome addition to an art-book collection. Those impressions make it especially relevant for fans who enjoy studying game artwork as well as displaying books connected to favorite titles.
Questions before you buy
Does the book look at how the game was made? Yes. It presents a behind-the-scenes account of the game’s creation, with commentary from the studio behind God of War.
Which characters and setting does it focus on? The book explores the world of Kratos and Atreus, including the Norse-mythology setting that shapes their story.
What format is the book? It is an illustrated hardcover measuring 9.25 x 0.91 x 12.2 inches.
When it makes sense
A solid pick if you want a substantial visual companion to God of War rather than another retelling of its story. Its development focus, studio commentary, and hardcover format suit fans who want to explore the art behind Kratos and Atreus or add a game-centered art book to their collection.