ArcaneFortiche’s animated series based on Riot Games’ League of Legendsconcluded its second and final season at the end of last month. As fans of the series sort through the many exciting questions left behind Arcane‘s finale – how much of the show is canon League of Legends? When are we going to get more shows in the League of Legends universe? – the fine folks at Fortiche circle back for a victory lap with the publication of the series’ art book, The Art and Making of Arcanewhich will be in stores on Tuesday.
The Art and Making of Arcane documents the origins of the critically acclaimed animated series from its earliest days to its final hours of production. Featuring never-before-seen concept art, character designs and worldbuilding artwork, not to mention extensive interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, game designers and more. The Art and Making of Arcane is the authoritative analysis of the series’ creation.
To celebrate the book’s release this week, Insight Editions Polygon offered an exclusive excerpt The Art and Making of Arcane. The pages detail some of the thought process used to create the look and atmosphere of the Zaun Undercity, as well as concept art for various characters and vehicles seen throughout the town of Piltover.