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Atelier Series: Official Chronicle [Paperback]

Mel Kishida , Makoto Inoue
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June 7, 2011
The Atelier series has become a favorite of many RPG gamers, with its unique mix of alchemy and action set in a vibrant and magical fantasy world. Now the gorgeous artwork behind this long-running series is collected for all to enjoy. This volume collects character designs, promotional artwork, profile data, creator interviews, and more.

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Udon Entertainment (June 7, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1926778200
  • ISBN-13: 978-1926778204
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.8 x 11.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for fans and collectors June 11, 2011
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If you're an admirer of Gust's gorgeous anime style artwork, then this book is for you. Atelier Series: Official Chronicle contains about 270 pages of beautiful full color artwork. You will find character illustrations, promotional artwork, pictures of bonus material like phone cards, art from cutscenes and more. The back of the book even contains articles on the evolution of the series' alchemy mechanisms AND interviews with illustrators, developers, and musicians who have worked on the games' music.

The book contains art from the following series:

Atelier Marie

Atelier Elie

Atelier Lilie

Atelier Judie

Atelier Violet

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana

Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana 2

Atelier Iris 3: Grand Phantasm

Mana Khemia: Alchemists of Al-Revis

Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy

Atelier Rorona

Atelier Series Official Chronicle is a steal and anyone with an interest in the series should definitely buy it. The only complaint that I can think of, is that the book will make you regret that so many games in the series have not been localized in the English language, although that is no fault of the authors. I highly recommend this book.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars History of main Atelier Serises in one book! June 7, 2011
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Atelier Series: Official Chronicles contains illustrations of main Atelier titles. It also contains commentary from illustrators and interview Q&As from developer and composer of the game.

Book also explains how each game changes/develops from the previous title, so that you can see the differences on each title. The illustration on this books are from game jacket, special illustration, telephone card, scene on game, etc. It does not contain screen from game play (so obvious).

If you would like to know how they create Atelier game, compose music, create an illustration, then the back of the book that contains interview Q&A will be a place to learn.

Also, the very last section of the book is an interview specifically dedicated to an illustrator of the latest Atelier series, Mel Kishida (Atelier Rorona was the latest title released when this book was published in Japan).

If you are a fan of Atelier game, it shows almost every essentials of the Atelier Series, except the game play (we have to buy the software for this). Overall, you will not regret it. Even if you do not know about Atelier games, it still is a great book containing a beautiful illustrations of one of the well known game in Japan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Chronicle of the Altelier Series August 28, 2011
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This is a beautiful tribute to the majority of the Altelier series that have been released so far. The book itself has some real weight to it, and gives you the feeling of money well spent.

One note to prospective buyers: This is primarily a CHRONICLE and not an ARTBOOK. It is composed mainly of in-game pictures accompanied by comments and recollections by the artists and developers. You won't find original art featuring the game's characters the way you would in other artbooks.

That being said, this is a great book, and a wonderful addition to the bookshelf of any Atelier fan.
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