New printings of the Dark Souls: Design Works trilogy are now available from Udon
It’s been a good long time since we’ve had a reason to bring upDark Souls: Design Works— and it’s amusing to go back andread Chris’ thoughts about the art book from 2014. If you’re in the mood to look at some badass dark-fantasy imagery, it’s never too late. Udon Entertainment has issued reprints of theDesign Worksbooks for the whole trilogy.
The main difference with these reprints is that they sport new cover art. I’m sure some readers will prefer theoriginal tome-like cover design, which is classy, but I’ll admit that I’m a sucker for the crazed Gwyn concept art — that fiery backdrop really pops.
These hardcover books focus on concept art, key visuals, and character and monster designs, but there are interviews with From Software developers, including big boss Hidetaka Miyazaki. So if you want to see the Capra Demon up close, this is your chance.
Where to buy ’em
At 128 pages,Dark Souls: Design Worksis the lightest of the group; the scattershotDark Souls IIhas 240 pages, whileDark Souls IIIcomes out on top with 336 pages.
Remember the first time you gazed out onIrithyll of the Boreal Valley? An unforgettable sight, for sure. (Followed by an equally unforgettable gotcha moment.)
According to Udon, the threeDark Souls: Design Worksbooks are now back in stock “while supplies last.” The original printings “may still be available at some retail outlets.”
If you’ve already been there and done that with theDark Soulstrilogy, it’s worth reminding everyone thatElden Ringwill be getting a pair of official guide books — theBooks of Knowledge— from Future Press later this year. I’m imagining some future grandkids unearthing a whole shelf full of From Software art books in a cluttered storage unit.
