Monster
Hunter Illustrations 1 collects the unparalleled artwork behind the
first two generations of games in this landmark series, including
artwork from: Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter G, Monster Hunter 2,
Monster Hunter Freedom, Monster Hunter Freedom 2, and Monster Hunter
Freedom Unite. Series World Supervisor Fujioka Kaname and Designers
Kambe Tomonori and Edayan provide interviews and commentaries that allow
fans to peek behind the curtain of the creative process. With over
three hundred pages of characters, monsters, armor and weapon designs,
in addition to drawings and sketches that show the evolution of Monster
Hunter from concept to completion, this is a must-have for any serious
hunter.
If that’s not enough monsters to satisfy the avid hunters, UDON
Entertainment will also release the hardcover edition of Monster Hunter
Illustrations 2. This mammoth-sized, 400-page artwork collection covers
all the third generation Monster Hunter games including: Monster Hunter
Tri, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Monster
Hunter Illustrations 2 is an essential tome for fans of the franchise,
featuring a visual evolution of the series with even more creature and
character designs, armor and weapon details, tons of sketches, and
additional commentary from series designers Takamasa Yamada, Yukiko
Endo, Edayan, Koki Kinoshita and more.
In a one-two punch of holiday cheer, both titles are available for
pre-order today, with Monster Hunter Illustrations 1 scheduled for
release November 20, 2018 and Monster Hunter Illustrations 2 scheduled
for release December 4, 2018. Celebrate Capcom’s biggest selling game
and delight the Monster Hunter fan in your life by adding these two
incredible collections to their bookshelf.
MONSTER HUNTER ILLUSTRATIONS
DETAILS: 304 pg, 11.75 x 8.25”, Full Color, Hardcover
MSRP: $44.99 USD
RELEASE: November 20, 2018
ISBN: 978-1772940855
MONSTER HUNTER ILLUSTRATIONS 2
DETAILS: 400pg, 11.75 x 8.25”, Full Color, Hardcover
MSRP: $54.99 USD
RELEASE: December 4, 2018
ISBN: 978-1772940862
ABOUT UDON ENTERTAINMENT
UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books,
graphic novels, and manga. The publisher’s best-known projects are those
based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Mega
Man, Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, Persona, Bayonetta, Bloodborne, and
many more. UDON also publishes books based on top anime properties
including Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kill la Kill, FLCL, Yu-Gi-Oh! and
Robotech.
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