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[oti]

Edit: UK link
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1506702996/

Just stumbled upon this on Amazon DE. The product page is in German.
15/6.
30€.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/3842036531/

I guess it's this book that came out in Japan two years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwikbIBEg54

 

[DrFunk]

I need this

 

[Pagusas]

I don't know why, but I feel in the last few years Mario's image has went from sweet/loveable to... creepy. I dont know if there was some subtle design change for him that's doing it, but his face and the way they use him now just always comes off as super weird. I noticed it in the Switch video, and its especially present in the box art above. Like maybe his eyes have changed a bit or something.

Like this mario looks so much more likable and nice:

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

It's a great book, I have the Japanese edition and it's packed with gloriously printed art, as you'd expect. Here's my copy:

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Alright, going to pick this one up. Thanks, OP.

 

[Notorious_Roy]

Will there be an English version?

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

Will there be an English version?

I believe that's the implication. The Splatoon art book that came out around the same time as this one in Japan is being translated, I suspect the localised editions will both be released at the same time as well.

 

[-shadow-]

I never knew this was a thing in the first place. Will get it!

 

[asagami_]

Wait, is that Kimishima the guy in the sixth photo? Looks fantastic this book. I don't reach USA I will import it somehow.

 

[RoadHazard]

We're finally getting the official timeline? Oh yeah!

 

[oti]

Wait, is that Kimishima the guy in the sixth photo? Looks fantastic this book. I don't reach USA I will import it somehow.

It's Takashi Tezuka.

 

[StayDead]

Wait, is that Kimishima the guy in the sixth photo? Looks fantastic this book. I don't reach USA I will import it somehow.

No, it's Takashi Tezuka.

 

[Theorymon]

Wait, is that Kimishima the guy in the sixth photo? Looks fantastic this book. I don't reach USA I will import it somehow.

Nah, that looks like Tezuka to me.

 

[ScOULaris]

Good grief I fucking need this. It had better come to the States.

 

[tolkir]

Spanish version was confirmed in October.

Probably it will have a similar launch date.

 

[Zerojul]

Didn't know this was a thing, the japanese version is still readily available at CDJapan so I ordered it immediatly. Thanks OP

 

[Ninja Dom]

I need this!!!

 

[Zalman]

I've been wanting an English release of this for some time. Hope it happens.

 

[TheMoon]

Wait, is that Kimishima the guy in the sixth photo? Looks fantastic this book. I don't reach USA I will import it somehow.

How have you never seen the legend that is Takashi Tezuka, co-creator of all your favorite Mario and Zelda games. Seriously lol. Kimishima had nothing to do with Nintendo in the 80s/90s^^

 

[Raitaro]

I'm actually quite baffled that I did not know at all that this book existed, not even the Japanese version. And I've even been looking for Mario art books these past years!

So yeah, this is an instant purchase for me. Thanks for the heads-up OP!

Edit: ah, so literally only Amazon.de is selling it in German right now. Hmm, guess I'll have to wait for Amazon.co.uk to start selling the English version, assuming that this is guaranteed to come as well (as some of you seem to be thinking).

 

[Raitaro]

Sorry for double posting but is there any word yet on an English version? Surely they wouldn't translate a book like this into German exclusively and only release it there?

As I said earlier, I've always wanted a good book about Mario containing classic art so I can't wait to be able to buy this in English. Nintendo? Dark Horse? Anyone?

Edit: Amazon.de lists it as being published by Tokyopop, which I believe is a US publisher so either they listed the wrong publisher or Tokyopop is actually releasing this in Europe, which if it's the latter could be a good sign for an English version. That said, I have no familiarity with them really, so feel free to chime in if you do with regards to their track record etc.

Edit 2:

Thanks OP, I didn't even know such a book existed, so I had a look at Amazon UK and they've got it for pre-order, happy days!

Ah, thanks for checking! I checked last week or so but they didn't have it then. I'll pre-order ASAP.

 

[Zonic]

Subbing because this is something I really want to add to my gaming book collection, plz bring to the US. Seems Europe gets all the cooler gaming books.

 

[Rymuth]

Hmm - not bad

 

[miller.skippins]

thread hijack but was there a Metal Gear solid the series artbook (art by Shinkawa for all the games instead of just one game) ever?

 

[Herb Alpert]

Thanks! I just pre ordered!

 

[Neo-Saiyan]

Thanks OP, I didn't even know such a book existed, so I had a look at Amazon UK and they've got it for pre-order, happy days!

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Thanks, preordered

 

[Yohane]

German only?

 

[GAMEPROFF]

German only?

I think it will be like the Zelda Anniversary Artbook, which was also english here.

 

[oti]

Thanks OP, I didn't even know such a book existed, so I had a look at Amazon UK and they've got it for pre-order, happy days!

That's 10€ more than mainland Europe. Yikes.

 

[Robin64]

German only?

Nah, it's on Amazon UK too.

 

[oti]

German only?

I think it will be like the Zelda Anniversary Artbook, which was also english here.

According to the product page it's German.
I added the UK link to the OP.

 

[ramparter]

Totally buying it! Worth it for the SMB3 artwork alone, so many childhood memories.

 

[Scavenger]

Edit: Amazon.de lists it as being published by Tokyopop, which I believe is a US publisher so either they listed the wrong publisher or Tokyopop is actually releasing this in Europe, which if it's the latter could be a good sign for an English version. That said, I have no familiarity with them really, so feel free to chime in if you do with regards to their track record etc.

Tokyopop has a German branch that's still active unlike the US branch.

 

[Raitaro]

Tokyopop has a German branch that's still active unlike the US branch.

I see. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

I want the old 2D illustrations to come back for boxarts ect. So much more charming than the 3D renders.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Did this get cancelled? Amazon UK cancelled my order and looking online I can't see this coming out anymore.

 

[Coolsambob]

Same, Amazon cancelled this and that big ass sexy Zelda guide for me in the UK.

 

[ubiblu]

Fantastic book. I randomly picked it up on a trip to Japan in late 2015 and have looked through it many times. Will grab the English one also.

 

[Oblivion]

It's a great book, I have the Japanese edition and it's packed with gloriously printed art, as you'd expect. Here's my copy:

Why are some words in English and the rest in Japanese? This has always bugged me!

 

[oti]

Did this get cancelled? Amazon UK cancelled my order and looking online I can't see this coming out anymore.

My Amazon Germany pre-order didn't change. Still says 15th of June as release date.

 

[show me your skeleton]

Why are some words in English and the rest in Japanese? This has always bugged me!

design reasons, aesthetics basically.

 

[Notorious_Roy]

My Amazon Germany pre-order didn't change. Still says 15th of June as release date.

Same for me. It's also still available for pre-order
here

 

[oti]

Same for me. It's also still available for pre-order
here

Wait, they raised the price. My pre-order says 29,95.

 

[Jucksalbe]

Wait, they raised the price. My pre-order says 29,95.

That's the English version. €29.95 should be the German version.

 

[Robin64]

Yep, had my Amazon UK order cancelled, and now the only option is "Email me with alerts". Joy.

 

[oti]

That's the English version. €29.95 should be the German version.

Oh, right.

 

[Cthulhu_Steev]

Yep, had my Amazon UK order cancelled, and now the only option is "Email me with alerts". Joy.

Yep, just had my Amazon UK order cancelled

 

[Ninja Dom]

For new purchasers, the book is now not available anymore from Amazon UK.

 

[Zalman]

It's weird how long this was up for without any official announcement. I hope it's still happening.