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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By Solidus
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Melchizedek
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By DarkCaedus
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful game artbook collection
This artbook contains many beautiful Atelier Series game illustrations which you can enjoy. Not only that, you can also learn a few things about the characters and settings of the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lie Richky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Art Book!
This art book has all the history of the Atelier series. The design layout is beautiful and elegant. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Arlia
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