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[ElBoxyBrown]

Link.

They describe the set

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV contains two historic volumes of concept and key art from Yoji Shinkawa, art director and illustrator behind Metal Gear Solid, MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater, MGS4: Guns of the Patriots, and MGS: Peace Walker.

This definitive chronicle of characters, vehicles, and weapons is the ultimate companion to the tactical espionage and future warfare of Hideo Kojima's celebrated Metal Gear universe, translated to English for the first time ever while leaving the original Japanese handwriting intact. Japanese publisher, Shinkigensha, is the original publisher of The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV.

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV is a two-book set packaged in a gorgeous collectible slipcase. The collection includes The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV and Peace Walker Gallery Works and Studio Works. Totaling 800 pages, The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV retails for $79.99, and is the perfect companion to Dark Horse's The Art of Metal Gear Solid V.

The Art of Metal Gear Solid I–IV goes on sale May 8, 2018, and is available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, TFAW, and at your local comic shop.

Amazon link.

800 pages of Shinkawa goodness.

 

[Savantcore]

Why have they mugged off V?

Edit: Nevermind, can't read properly.

 

[oldmario]

Why have they mugged off V?

already has its own artbook and this is more or less a reprint of the 25th anniversary artbook from a couple years ago

 

[tareqsalah1]

Pre ordered.

I have been waiting for this

 

[dancrane212]

Been hoping for this for a while now. I almost went back and got the book that came with the HD collection but luckily held off.

Just need Dark Horse to put out a Metroid (Prime) set and that'll be all the big ones out of the way for me.

 

[Godan]

This only coming out in the US or is it coming to the UK as well?

Can't seem to see it on amazon over here.

 

[Vespa]

Hmm, I have like all the artbooks, do I need this? yes, yes I do. Sorry, wallet.

 

[Bishop89]

I really really want this!

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

translated to English for the first time ever while leaving the original Japanese handwriting intact.

I'm curious as to what this means. Does it mean scripts? Handwritten notes?

Probably handwritten notes.

 

[BotoxAgent]

I love shinkawas art style. Definite must-buy for me

 

[purseowner]

Oh wow

 

[strafer]

Such a lust for art.

Spoiler

Day 1.

 

[KORNdoggy]

i'd pre-order this if i could. not on UK amazon yet.

 

[Zalman]

Nice! I want this.

 

[Phoenix944]

I want it but damn dat premium price :/

Spoiler

that's probably standard for artbook like that, I don't really know actually

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I want it but damn dat premium price :/

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that's probably standard for artbook like that, I don't really know actually

You'll find a lot of old art books discounted on Amazon.

 

[Jawmuncher]

At least this'll have a chapter 3

 

[leng jai]

I want it but damn dat premium price :/

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that's probably standard for artbook like that, I don't really know actually

It's 800 pages, so the price seems decent.

 

[socksfelloff]

God I fucking love metal gear art. Pre ordered @$110cad but hoping for the usual amazon price drop.

 

[LiK]

God-tier art. Bought.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Wow, 800 pages?

 

[Eolz]

Sounds like this will be the artbooks that were in the japanese CE of MGS2-3 HD.
Awesome!

 

[dubc35]

It seems to be doing well on Amazon:

#1 Best Seller in Pop Culture Art

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

#1 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Pop Culture > Art
#1 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Video Games
#1 in Books > Computers & Technology > Games & Strategy Guides

 

[D4rth Man7iz]

Order placed! Great to have most of Metal Gear art in one place.

 

[JayEH]

I need this.

 

[Mifec]

Buying for lewd Sniper Wolf.

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well and other stuff, maybe

 

[MrDoctor]

I want it but damn dat premium price :/

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that's probably standard for artbook like that, I don't really know actually

it's two books that would probably cost around $40 each for their page count. assuming these are hardcover and the paper quality is ace, the price looks more than fair.

 

[Servbot24]

Pre-ordered!

 

[Verelios]

Fine

You know what? Fuck you wallet, I said we're getting it!

 

[ShinoguTakeruKoeru]

Buying for lewd Sniper Wolf.

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well and other stuff, maybe

Worth noting, the Japanese HD Edition's Premium Package amazing hardcover artbook of MGS1-3 omitted that one particular piece of art, so if they were willing to omit it then, one wonders if it was included in the 25th Anniversary's artbooks...

 

[Tookay]

How is the art of MGS V book? First I've heard of it.

 

[BBboy20]

The God's Bible.

 

[Mifec]

Worth noting, the Japanese HD Edition's Premium Package amazing hardcover artbook of MGS1-3 omitted that one particular piece of art, so if they were willing to omit it then, one wonders if it was included in the 25th Anniversary's artbooks...

Unacceptable

 

[RetroDLC]

Buying for lewd Sniper Wolf.

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well and other stuff, maybe

*googles, finds old GAF thread with a link to the picture*
Wow.

Spoiler

*saves for potential future tattoo*

 

[Shadow Ranger]

No limited edition? DH usually do them..and mess up the orders but yeah.

 

[Wulfric]

Nice, they've really been knocking it out of the park with the gaming books as of late.

I wonder if they just weren't able to get the MGS V artwork. Unfortunately, I don't think Shinkawa owns the rights to his illustrations like Amano does.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Last time I gonna drop money on Metal Gear stuff.
Cant wait.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I fucking need this. His work is fucking godly.

 

[Anth0ny]

Ohhhhhhh fuck

Day 1

 

[NateDog]

Sounds pretty cool. I'm tempted, but I do have the Art of Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2 so I think I'm good.

 

[Bam Chowder]

Heads up for anyone thinking about preordering: Looks like this is discounted now on Amazon (US - maybe Prime only?) - 47.99

 

[lumzi23]

The Yoshitaka Amano of Metal Gear basically.

 

[DrunkShogun]

It's released the same week as my birthday so will probably get it as a gift. Shinkawa art is amazing so 800 pages worth is must buy.

 

[nguyen704]

It's now $ 47.99 (40% off) at Amazon.com. This is a pretty good price to pre-order the item.

 

[eefara]

It's now $ 47.99 (40% off) at Amazon.com. This is a pretty good price to pre-order the item.

Thanks for the heads up! Ordered!

 

[Servbot24]

Woah, was willing to pay full price but the discount is awesome

 

[NealMcCauley]

Yeah I'm in at that price. Thanks for the notice!

 

[YaGaMi]

Will this get a UK release. I'll wait if it does.

 

[Modest Mauser]

I don't know for sure if I'm gonna get it but I locked in the pre order price on Amazon, since I missed the lower price for the Art of Overwatch at Amazon.

 

[v0yce]

I don't suppose there's a MG Acid art book is there?