The Art of Samurai Shodown (Hardcover)

A glorious hardcover tome collecting concept art and creator commentary from the development of the newest entry in the Samurai Shodown saga. Dark Horse Books and SNK welcome you to explore this beautiful and dangerous world with this striking, in-depth look at the game that embodies the samurai spirit!

Since 1993, SNK has rocked the fighting-game world with the visceral combat, iconic characters, and dynamic settings of Samurai Shodown. Now, The Art of Samurai Shodown offers unique insights into the making of the long-awaited revival of the classic fighting franchise. This premium, large-format volume contains nearly 700 documents and illustrations that were used to create the blockbuster game, showcasing this latest episode in thrilling hyper-detail!

Go behind the scenes of character design assets, stage layout roughs, and promotional key art. This comprehensive companion volume features commentary directly from the developers, making it an irreplaceable resource for gaming historians, concept artists, and competitive fighting game community (FGC) enthusiasts alike. Printed on heavy archival paper stock with bright color reproduction, it serves as an excellent reference book for your studio workspace or a magnificent centerpiece for your gaming coffee table collection.

• Format: Hardcover / Premium Video Game Art Book
• Title: The Art of Samurai Shodown
• Creators: SNK (Author)
• Publisher: Dark Horse Books
• Publication Date: June 8, 2021
• Print Length: 288 Pages (Nearly 700 Full Color Illustrations)
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 11.3 x 1.14 x 10.04 Inches
• Genre: Fighting Games / Concept Art Portfolio / Gaming History
• Condition: Brand New Condition