I really like video video games, I really like structure and I really like fancy books about each, so the upcoming Videogame Atlas is one thing I’m tremendous excited about trying out when it releases.
The ebook, which takes “affect from late-Twentieth-century experimental structure publications”, has been written by Luke Caspar Pearson and Sandra Youkhana (each architectural designers with a robust curiosity in online game worlds), and is described on its itemizing as:
By panoramic maps, intricate exploded diagrams and illustrations all ready solely for this publication, Videogame Atlas presents wholly new views on twelve fashionable videogame worlds. Taking affect from late-Twentieth-century experimental structure publications, this large-format ebook affords a playful but detailed new method of seeing these beloved digital environments utilizing the practices and considering behind architectural concept in the true constructed atmosphere.
Titles corresponding to Minecraft, Murderer’s Creed Unity, and Closing Fantasy VII are analyzed and explored in depth in over 200 illustrations on the micro and macro scale, every supported by knowledgeable commentary and architectural considering – the ‘fourth wall’ of acquainted digital worlds are breached and deconstructed as advanced city landscapes. For videogame followers, architects and visible artists alike, this information-rich but luxurious publication offers a uncommon glimpse into the staggering complexities of recent videogame design, delighting the attention and enriching the mind on each web page.
The total listing of video games lined is Murderer’s Creed Unity, Cities: Skylines, Darkish Souls, Loss of life Stranding, Dwarf Fortress, Closing Fantasy VII + Remake, Fortnite, Katamari Damacy, Minecraft, No Man’s Sky, Persona 5 and Stardew Valley.
The ebook might be getting a basic launch in ebook shops within the Fall, however there’s additionally a particular version that’s launching on-line by way of publishers Learn-Solely Reminiscence (whose works we’ve lined a few instances earlier than). Restricted to 500 copies, it prices £75 (USD$95) and “options an unique slipcase and three specifically commissioned prints.”
You may take a look at and order this fancier version right here.
