Dark Horse Comics today announced that they are releasing the first title in a new line of The Legend of Zelda books. Coming in February 2017 will be The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. Cover art, art previews and full details about the release below courtesy of their press release.
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (August 22, 2016)—Following the fantastic success of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse and Nintendo® are excited to announce the next installment in a legendary partnership and the first in a new line of The Legend of Zelda literature. On February 21, 2017, Dark Horse will release The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts.
Fans of The Legend of Zelda are in for a treat with The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts. Readers can peruse over four hundred pages of fully realized artistic masterpieces, exclusive interviews with the design team behind the beloved video game franchise, the official pixel art of the early series, and rare promotional art never before published in this format. The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts offers fans a sneak peek at art from the newest game in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, prior to its official release. This breathtaking volume is essential for any true Zelda fan!
The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts is available for pre-order on Amazon and Penguin Random House.
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia received rave reviews from industry members and fans alike!
“Hyrule Historia is a book any Zelda fan will treasure.”—IGN
“The artwork is plentiful and beautiful, and there are a lot of quotes that bring to light how much creative freedom was given with the game.”—Destructoid
“Few video game franchises could ever hope to support such a weighty and significant book, and even if you’ve only a passing interest in the adventures of Link, this should be a permanent addition to your coffee table or bookshelf. Our fingers are crossed that the same treatment can be offered to other key Nintendo properties in the future.”—Nintendo Life
