The Art of Death Stranding is the official art book of the eponymous game, published by Titan Books featuring the initial concepts, drawings, sketches and storyboards during the development of Death Stranding.
Description[]
After the collapse of civilization, Sam Bridges must journey across a ravaged landscape crawling with otherworldly threats to save mankind from the brink of extinction. From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation®4 system. In the near future, mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural events known as the Death Stranding. With spectral creatures plaguing the landscape, and the planet on the verge of a mass extinction, it's up to Sam Bridges to journey across the ravaged continent and save mankind from impending annihilation.
The Art of Death Stranding is packed with hundreds of pieces of concept art for the characters, equipment, locations and creatures featured in the game, as well as early and unused concepts, including artwork by acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa.[1]
Editions[]
Standard Edition[]
This edition comes with a 256-page art book featuring many concepts, sketches and pictures made and used for the development of the game.
Limited Edition[]
This edition is limited to 300 copies total worldwide. In addition to the 256-page art book from the Standard Edition, it also features an art print signed by Yoji Shinkawa (Art director and character design) and comes with a 208-page black and white paperback Sketchbook. The Limited Edition is presented with a variant dustjaket and comes with an exclusive slipcase.
Ultra-Limited Edition[]
Undoubtedly the rarest, most complete and exclusive edition, limited to only 30 copies total worldwide. In addition to all the content already featured with the Limited Edition, it also contains a tip-in sheet signed by Hideo Kojima himself and Yoji Shinkawa. The package also features an exclusive one-off sketch presented in a folder-frame and made by Yoji Shinkawa. The Ultra-Limited Edition is presented in an exclusive and luxurious clamshell case.
References[]
- ^ Amazon.com – "The Art of Death Stranding"