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The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy reprint coming this summer
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Starwolf_UK
Member
My .co.uk is Dispatching now. .com is not moving so I've cancelled that (before I forget).
Has anyone in America got this or is this some odd thing where the European distribution arrived much earlier.
Has anyone in America got this or is this some odd thing where the European distribution arrived much earlier.
Bassmastergeneral
Member
Is this release also going to be limited? I really like that the new box has a latch. To anyone on the fence these are beautiful books and a great bargain at this price.
Go on Peagles do it! Open it up. You know you want to.
Joking aside here's some pics of what the 'slipcover' looks like and to gauge its build quality.
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Great photos! Thanks a lot. Glad to know that the books are exactly the same. I don't know. I'm tempted to buy this now. Perhaps I'll do and then sell it once I save for the limited edition.
Thanks for the pics again. They're great!
exmachina64
Banned
Eh, I can wait till August 6 from Amazon.
Dark Horse said no, so unless they lied... it shouldn't be.
The UK definitely got it early. Maybe they shipped out to them earlier than planned.
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
- Copy from ebay seller arrived today (UK).
- Amazon UK order (in place since late Jan) just dispatched.
No idea why the release date has been brought forward, but I'm not complaining!
- Amazon UK order (in place since late Jan) just dispatched.
No idea why the release date has been brought forward, but I'm not complaining!
For what it's worth, it won't be August 6th from Amazon.com, they just haven't updated yet since the first delay in late April. When it will be shipping from them however... well, that's the big question.
And since Hyrule Historia was brought up... if Dark Horse will do for this what they did for that, we'll be alright. Dark Horse handled that really well despite the outrageous amount of sales they were getting for it (it never left the 1/2 spot on Amazon.com since it was posted, which means it was probably selling in the mid-hundreds daily on Amazon.com alone), and aside from a period of like a week and a half in February (and a Item Under Review posting), it was always kept in stock. Dark Horse really did well in keeping that on the shelves to meet demand. If they can do that here, everything will be ok. And I don't see why they wouldn't... it's good money for them and a solid product available to buyers who might come in a little late.
And since Hyrule Historia was brought up... if Dark Horse will do for this what they did for that, we'll be alright. Dark Horse handled that really well despite the outrageous amount of sales they were getting for it (it never left the 1/2 spot on Amazon.com since it was posted, which means it was probably selling in the mid-hundreds daily on Amazon.com alone), and aside from a period of like a week and a half in February (and a Item Under Review posting), it was always kept in stock. Dark Horse really did well in keeping that on the shelves to meet demand. If they can do that here, everything will be ok. And I don't see why they wouldn't... it's good money for them and a solid product available to buyers who might come in a little late.
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
Cross post from the Pickups thread:
I ended up with a 'spare' of the reprint, but I'm keeping hold of it anyways. The copy in the centre is the first print edition, which I daren't open!
I ended up with a 'spare' of the reprint, but I'm keeping hold of it anyways. The copy in the centre is the first print edition, which I daren't open!
Yeah .. the more I see this thread the more I want !
Hate you Dollar for being so expensive =/
But ... LOOK AT THOSE BLASÉ PUPPY EYES !
THEY WANT ME TO BRING THEN HOME WITH MEEEE
Hate you Dollar for being so expensive =/
But ... LOOK AT THOSE BLASÉ PUPPY EYES !
THEY WANT ME TO BRING THEN HOME WITH MEEEE
Actually, there are quite a few differences. Here are them in order of importance (for me at least):
- The All About Yoshitaka Amano book with 128 pages
- A card hand-signed by Amano
- The acetate print with silver ink
- Two postcards with unique artwork
- A premium flip book (not that important but quite cool though)
Besides, the box itself is also a small piece of art. The first print one opened up to reveal a really nice drawing inside, while this new edition is just a (very well made) slipcase.
Here's a couple of pics to better illustrate some of the differences (both from fellow GAFfers iirc):
Of course, if you just want the bulk of Amano artworks for FF or if time or price are something pressing for you, then this edition is the way to go. If you are a collector or a fan of Amano though, then there is tremendous value in that first print, even if it is almost impossible (and incredibly expensive) to find.
Internatinoal buyer PSA: Amazon.com is shipping mine to Japan for a mere $5.98.
I wonder if this is being published in Asia to begin with. I can't see any other reason why this behemoth would cost less than the standard $12.50 international shipping that they charge even for little paperbacks.
I wonder if this is being published in Asia to begin with. I can't see any other reason why this behemoth would cost less than the standard $12.50 international shipping that they charge even for little paperbacks.
ThePeoplesBureau
Member
AmanoBuff has done a fine job of pointing out the differences there. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the reprint when it arrived, especially the outer sleeve. It's just as high quality as the first print, and weighs just as much! I think it might be DH's way of apologising to those who had their preorders for the first print turn sour. They certainly didn't skimp on quality, and at least folks now have a chance to get hold of the art books.
Starwolf_UK
Member
My copy has been delivered for nearly a week. I'm not around to pick it up for another month though.
I'd imagine it was printed in China. That aside the lower shipping cost might be due to your local "fulfilment center" amazon.co.jp having some copies in (I'd imagine reverse importing to occur considering the book has been out of print there for a decade and IIRC, held a price higher than the limited edition).
shiftplusone
Member
My comic shop got one in yesterday, it's fucking beautiful
Picked it up for a Christmas present for a friend of mine
Picked it up for a Christmas present for a friend of mine
TheJollyCorner
Member
I hate all of you that have gotten yours 
Please DarkHorse & Amazon. Please don't let me down.
Please DarkHorse & Amazon. Please don't let me down.
The Elite
BOSS
I wasn't going to buy this because I thought the price as too high.
Fuck, I didn't realize THAT was what I would be getting.
I see it listed as July 23rd on Amazon.ca. Is that the official release date?
Don't worry, your order probably wouldn't have been fulfilled even if you had
I hate all of you that have gotten yours
Please DarkHorse & Amazon. Please don't let me down.
TFAW still has stock so I now doubt this is limited. Still weird that there has been no update from Amazon though... Still showing August 6 for me.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
Finally my copy arrived
exmachina64
Banned
Same. Any modern game that used his art would be very unique.
Oyashrio-Sama
Member
So people are already getting it? Is Amazon.com just being slow with it or what? Still says it doesn't come out till the 6th.
Got mine from TFAW.com after a couple people recommended it earlier. Shipped July 5th, arrived July 12. Economy shipping.
Yup, just look at his version of Cerberus. Use some sort of "sketchwork" engine similar to Romancing SaGa or Valkyria (or whatever was used for FFT War of the Lions cutscenes) and you'd have an amazing game. Amazing looking anyway.
Also I cant state enough how creepy Echidna looks. Also the hellhound just looks like its leaping off the page. Cant wait to see FF IV-VI since that book looks really thick. Or does book 2 cover IV-VII?
Protip: Make a playlist of your favorite classic FF tracks from I-IX while looking for the first time.
Freezasaurus
Member
Saw it in Barnes & Noble today. Was tempted. But not for $90. I may grab it from Instocktrades.com for $49, though.
TheJollyCorner
Member
Thanks!
Never ordered from them before. Pretty reliable?
They ship via US Mail it seems, though. I'd prefer UPS or FEDEX. :/
Freezasaurus
Member
They're great. I've been getting the vast majority of my graphic novels from them for years. They pack their shipments very well, and shipping is free over $50. Otherwise it's a flat $4.
TheJollyCorner
Member
how long does the shipping usually take?
Oh screw it. I'll likely get it before August 16th (when Amazon is projecting I'll receive it) anyway... and cheaper!
Again, I appreciate the suggestion!
Freezasaurus
Member
You'll usually get your stuff about a week from the time you place the order.
This is based on the fact that they're in the Midwest, and I'm on the East coast. So your experience may vary.
"In Stock" at amazon.ca:
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1616551607/
My order hasn't entered shipping phase yet, though.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1616551607/
My order hasn't entered shipping phase yet, though.
Freezasaurus
Member
My order hasn't entered shipping phase yet, though.
Are you stalking me or something? You seem to frequent the same threads I do.
Sorry, I was about to ask the same thing. You seem to always enter a topic the second I'm about it. A "pre-emptive strike", if you will.Are you stalking me or something? You seem to frequent the same threads I do.
I will not lie, it's beginning to frighten me.
Freezasaurus
Member
Great minds, etc. etc.
/nod
Yes, let us go with that!
*chrono01 returns to the shadows from whence he came as he awaits his next moment to strike*
Freezasaurus
Member
Hey, I've got that too! Only complaint I have about it is that a lot of the artwork in it isn't printed very large. It's more like a catalog of his work than an effective way of showing it off.
That one's really nice.
I wouldn't put my car on sale though, unless it was for this one..
The Elite
BOSS
They charged my card. Shipping soon."In Stock" at amazon.ca:
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1616551607/
My order hasn't entered shipping phase yet, though.
Bleh, they didn't get around to me yet.
But then, I chose Super Saver shipping and ordered a lot later than others, so that might be why [January 25th]. Here's hoping mine starts shipping soon!
Congratulations on yours, though.