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La creación y el arte de Arcane
Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series!
The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision.
Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer.
This book includes early designs showing how characters evolved visually, gorgeous vistas of sprawling background and setting art, and interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creators.
EXCLUSIVE ACETATE The Art and Making of Arcane comes with an acetate jacket exclusive to this edition.
IN-WORLD This stunning tome will also come with a trove of in-world extras. All editions of the book will include a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander Letter, fold-out spreads showcasing content from seasons one and two, and more.
ORIGINAL Features beautiful, never-before-seen concept art that helped adapt the global blockbuster video game into a critically acclaimed animated series.
EXCLUSIVE Hear from the development teams at Riot Games and Fortiche on the groundbreaking process that brought the world of Runeterra into the cinematic limelight.
GO BEHIND THE Filled with both behind-the-scenes looks at the inspiration and iteration of the people and places in Arcane, breakdowns of key scenes, and a deep dive into Fortiche’s artisanal animation style, The Art and Making of Arcane chronicles the incredible work and talent that went into crafting such a dynamic and instantly iconic series.
The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision.
Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer.
This book includes early designs showing how characters evolved visually, gorgeous vistas of sprawling background and setting art, and interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creators.
EXCLUSIVE ACETATE The Art and Making of Arcane comes with an acetate jacket exclusive to this edition.
IN-WORLD This stunning tome will also come with a trove of in-world extras. All editions of the book will include a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander Letter, fold-out spreads showcasing content from seasons one and two, and more.
ORIGINAL Features beautiful, never-before-seen concept art that helped adapt the global blockbuster video game into a critically acclaimed animated series.
EXCLUSIVE Hear from the development teams at Riot Games and Fortiche on the groundbreaking process that brought the world of Runeterra into the cinematic limelight.
GO BEHIND THE Filled with both behind-the-scenes looks at the inspiration and iteration of the people and places in Arcane, breakdowns of key scenes, and a deep dive into Fortiche’s artisanal animation style, The Art and Making of Arcane chronicles the incredible work and talent that went into crafting such a dynamic and instantly iconic series.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published December 20, 2024
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About the author
Elisabeth Vincentelli
3 books14 followersElisabeth Vincentelli is a French-born, New York-based arts and culture journalist. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times’ Arts section. She served as the chief drama critic for the New York Post from 2009 until 2016, having replaced Clive Barnes after his death in 2008.
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October 27, 2025
This was worth every! freaking! cent!!!
If there's anyone who hasn't watched Arcane yet, cancel your weekend plans and do it!!!
This book is the ultimate look behind the scenes of this masterpiece of a show, filled with insights from the developers and animators, gorgeous paintings and lots of easter eggs.
I basically know the show by heart (Jinx impacted me so much I started dyeing my hair blue 💙) and reading and looking through this was an amazing way of re-entering this world.
I guess all I can say is thank you Riot and Fortiche for giving us these characters, world and story!
If there's anyone who hasn't watched Arcane yet, cancel your weekend plans and do it!!!
This book is the ultimate look behind the scenes of this masterpiece of a show, filled with insights from the developers and animators, gorgeous paintings and lots of easter eggs.
I basically know the show by heart (Jinx impacted me so much I started dyeing my hair blue 💙) and reading and looking through this was an amazing way of re-entering this world.
I guess all I can say is thank you Riot and Fortiche for giving us these characters, world and story!
May 15, 2025
✨ I FINALLY GOT THIS BABYYYYYY LET'S GOOOOOOO✨
December 17, 2024
Wow! These guys are geniuses! with all those wonderful details... I loved it...
March 14, 2025
this is my bible.
December 15, 2024
Low four stars. This book was a beautiful in-depth look at the behind the scenes of the show, but I do kind of wish it focused more on the art aspect.
Obviously this book is gorgeous, because, you know, Arcane. But most of the writing in the book is focused on writing the story of the show rather than the art, which, while interesting, was a bit disappointing, at least to me. There’s already a several-episode behind the scenes look at the development process that’s been available on YouTube since the end of the season 1, so I was hoping to get more substantial new stuff than just tidbits. I also thought the writing got a little repetitive after a while; it felt like they were just saying the same stuff in each section.
Aside from that, though, I LOVED this book. It came with all sorts of extra bonus material, like a Jinx wanted poster and Vander’s letter to Silco, for instance. The art was jaw-dropping, and there were a bunch of really neat glimpses at the storyboarding phase. I did really like the Jinx scribbles all over the book, but there were definitely a few places where I wish it was a bit more toned down so I could see concept art better. True to Arcane fashion, the book was organized nicely under exceedingly long chapter titles that probably could have been shortened but made sense after reading the chapter.
Yeah. My only complaint is that I wish there was more focus on the art, but I’m very happy with what we did get to see. Maybe what I really need is some Arcane posters. . .
Obviously this book is gorgeous, because, you know, Arcane. But most of the writing in the book is focused on writing the story of the show rather than the art, which, while interesting, was a bit disappointing, at least to me. There’s already a several-episode behind the scenes look at the development process that’s been available on YouTube since the end of the season 1, so I was hoping to get more substantial new stuff than just tidbits. I also thought the writing got a little repetitive after a while; it felt like they were just saying the same stuff in each section.
Aside from that, though, I LOVED this book. It came with all sorts of extra bonus material, like a Jinx wanted poster and Vander’s letter to Silco, for instance. The art was jaw-dropping, and there were a bunch of really neat glimpses at the storyboarding phase. I did really like the Jinx scribbles all over the book, but there were definitely a few places where I wish it was a bit more toned down so I could see concept art better. True to Arcane fashion, the book was organized nicely under exceedingly long chapter titles that probably could have been shortened but made sense after reading the chapter.
Yeah. My only complaint is that I wish there was more focus on the art, but I’m very happy with what we did get to see. Maybe what I really need is some Arcane posters. . .
December 23, 2024
A fantastic book for an amazing show.
April 1, 2025
5 ☆ i love arcane i love its blatant and devoted creation i love the depth i love the fascination i love the art i love the creativity i love when humans make human things i love arcane i love it i love it i love it
December 16, 2024
a book made with love about a tv series made with love
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July 28, 2025physically hurts not having this in my hands 😭🙏
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November 20, 2025chat why is this NOT MINEEEE NOW
January 20, 2025
Eu ameiiiii!!! Comprei a versao kindle pra ler no ipad e foi uma das melhores decisoes, o livro é MUITO rico, com muitos detalhes e ilustraçoes. Ler no tablet podendo dar zoom em varios cantinhos das paginas foi uma das melhores experiencias de leitura que eu ja tive de um livro no kindle.
O livro é muito interessante, conta da criaçao da serie, da criaçao dos personagens, de cenas, elementos da serie e do universo da serie. É uma leitura muito muito rica, é muito doido ver o quanto de trabalho e detalhe vai pra trazer uma animaçao dessa a vida. Ver o conceito inicial de alguns personagens é muito interessante, e tambem entender as decisoes dos artistas e roteiristas por tras da serie pra compor tal cena, tal montagem, tal decisao de roteiro.
Enriqueceu muitoooo meu entendimento da serie. É um trabalho criativo giganteeeee em varias frentes que fizeram pra produzir Arcane. E o livro detalha tudo!
E tem tambem o charme das paginas serem meio que decoradas pela Jinx, é muito legal ir vendo os toques dela no livro.
Adorei demais!!!
O livro é muito interessante, conta da criaçao da serie, da criaçao dos personagens, de cenas, elementos da serie e do universo da serie. É uma leitura muito muito rica, é muito doido ver o quanto de trabalho e detalhe vai pra trazer uma animaçao dessa a vida. Ver o conceito inicial de alguns personagens é muito interessante, e tambem entender as decisoes dos artistas e roteiristas por tras da serie pra compor tal cena, tal montagem, tal decisao de roteiro.
Enriqueceu muitoooo meu entendimento da serie. É um trabalho criativo giganteeeee em varias frentes que fizeram pra produzir Arcane. E o livro detalha tudo!
E tem tambem o charme das paginas serem meio que decoradas pela Jinx, é muito legal ir vendo os toques dela no livro.
Adorei demais!!!
December 4, 2024
What an incredible look into not only the art but full production of this series! I finally caved to my friends’ recommendations in the week leading up to the final act of season 2 and was so blown away by this show. The art, animation, found family plotlines and political relevancy all converge beautifully.
July 7, 2025
God I love ART!!!!!!!!!!!
March 21, 2025
Ok yeah this is everything to me
January 21, 2025
“Arcane” è una delle migliori serie animate degli ultimi anni e questo artbook di 220 pagine è semplicemente una meraviglia.
Ogni singola pagina è una bellezza da leggere e ammirare; ci sono concept art, design dei personaggi e dell'ambientazione, storyboards, disegni degli oggetti di scena, piccoli cameo tra le pagine, ecc.
Include anche delle grandi pagine pieghevoli e alcuni mini poster.
Splendida anche la copertina rigida che ritrae uno dei protagonisti della serie,Jinx, con una custodia protettiva trasparente rosa.
Se ti piace l'arte, l'animazione e sei un fan di Arcane come me, è un prodotto assolutamente da non farsi sfuggire.
Ogni singola pagina è una bellezza da leggere e ammirare; ci sono concept art, design dei personaggi e dell'ambientazione, storyboards, disegni degli oggetti di scena, piccoli cameo tra le pagine, ecc.
Include anche delle grandi pagine pieghevoli e alcuni mini poster.
Splendida anche la copertina rigida che ritrae uno dei protagonisti della serie,Jinx, con una custodia protettiva trasparente rosa.
Se ti piace l'arte, l'animazione e sei un fan di Arcane come me, è un prodotto assolutamente da non farsi sfuggire.
December 11, 2025
Ngl haven’t read ALL the text yet but I sat down and looked at every page as soon as I finally got it, and this is a proper ART book yo
Quality paper and prints within, some larger fold-out spreads of matte paintings - the worst part is knowing there is just so much more than what’s included in this book.
And lots of reading material to go with, though directed at a general audience.
The Anim/VFX industry person I am wants more nitty gritty details but I understand they’ve gotta keep the recipes for their special sauce somewhat mysterious, (and simplified).
My only actual qualm with this book is that pictures of artists at the studio are unnamed/uncredited, when they very easily could have been - like musicians are in the captions underneath their pics. Idk small thing that ticks me off just a little.
Quality paper and prints within, some larger fold-out spreads of matte paintings - the worst part is knowing there is just so much more than what’s included in this book.
And lots of reading material to go with, though directed at a general audience.
The Anim/VFX industry person I am wants more nitty gritty details but I understand they’ve gotta keep the recipes for their special sauce somewhat mysterious, (and simplified).
My only actual qualm with this book is that pictures of artists at the studio are unnamed/uncredited, when they very easily could have been - like musicians are in the captions underneath their pics. Idk small thing that ticks me off just a little.
December 14, 2024
As far as art/concept books go, this is beautifully presented and really in depth. Any fan of Arcane should give this a look! (Also has cute surprises I didn't know it had going into it!)
December 31, 2024
Art make lizard brain go brrrrr
February 6, 2025
arcane was a 5 star series and this was a cute little extra
April 16, 2025
curiosete
es un libro enorme asiq se ven genial las ilustraciones 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️
habla un poco de todo el proceso en general, tanto de los escenarios como de personajes principales y secundarios, pero si q se centra más en como han adaptado y escrito la serie
tambien son un detallito chuli y original los posters con los q viene 🙂↕️
es un libro enorme asiq se ven genial las ilustraciones 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️
habla un poco de todo el proceso en general, tanto de los escenarios como de personajes principales y secundarios, pero si q se centra más en como han adaptado y escrito la serie
tambien son un detallito chuli y original los posters con los q viene 🙂↕️
January 12, 2025
se - realmente - pasaron !!!
la atención al detalle!!??? lo involved que estaban con el proyecto?? que wena ctmm (me puse a llorar)
la atención al detalle!!??? lo involved que estaban con el proyecto?? que wena ctmm (me puse a llorar)
May 17, 2025
Words can’t really do this show and this book justice. Arcane was the biggest passion project which inspired its fans to be equally passionate about its contents. From the music, to sonics, to voice actors, the story (and it’s keeping/expanding on LOL lore), and of COURSE the animation itself- this was decades in the making. I could go on and on and on about the show itself as it’s my special interest, but nothing can ever really compare to the greatness that is this show.
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July 29, 2025
Yall are still crazy
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February 4, 2025So interesting!! I’ve been a little (understatement) hyper-fixated on this show to say the least so my boyfriend giving me this book was soooo cool. Hopefully this changes animation for the better. There’s so much personality in every detail.
I do think the writing got slightly repetitive at times. Not only did they repeat sections but they showed some pictures twice and I feel like that could have been replaced by something more detailed. It would have been fun to see more of the artistic process but nonetheless it was a very informative book and the character design developments was so much fun to see. Probably my favourite part.
I do think the writing got slightly repetitive at times. Not only did they repeat sections but they showed some pictures twice and I feel like that could have been replaced by something more detailed. It would have been fun to see more of the artistic process but nonetheless it was a very informative book and the character design developments was so much fun to see. Probably my favourite part.
March 4, 2025
Great insight that inspired me whenever I read a few pages. Definitely a book I'll have by my side when I need some creative input while working on my own creations!
October 30, 2025
Ça valait totalement 40€. À lire en écoutant la BO de la série bien sûr.
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March 25, 2025Pec
February 5, 2025
I loved everything this book has to offer. But wished it had more content on earlier concepts and more regarding the (side) characters.
June 30, 2025
Awesome book, so thrilled to dive into all the details of creating something that indeed changed the world of animation. Didn’t want it to end, felt like a child with a treasure, because the book itself is a masterpiece.
Totally recommend to read if you enjoyed watching Arcane the same as I did, and then re-watch it to spot all the hidden (or not so hidden) gems creators have put in there.
Totally recommend to read if you enjoyed watching Arcane the same as I did, and then re-watch it to spot all the hidden (or not so hidden) gems creators have put in there.
January 5, 2025
Haven't fully read it, but from what I'm seeing right now, some of this book is annoyingly treated as Jinx's diary, and I am not fond of that. I paid to see insight on the creation of a good show, only for it to be scribbled on by a literal toddler it almost seems like.
Characters with tons of screentime aren't shown enough love, and some characters are only mentioned in passing (i.e., Sevika). You can almost see them losing the (2 citites, 2 sisters) plot in the artbook, too, sometimes.
But I do enjoy the little stinsels and posters that came with it. Again, it's heavily Jinx centered. Ppl are going to disagree with my disappointment about this, but I collect Artbooks, while the main character is always on the cover. The entire artbook is not only centering them.
Im sure as I read it, I'll come to love it.
One thing I also despised is the time bomb song getting an entire page and a long wall of text, while the development of Caitvi got nothing, infact the development of Timebomb AND Caitvi arent really mentioned. Jayce and Viktor get more pages than Ekko and Caitlyn, despite having less screentime at some points in the series as a whole, which annoyed me. Ekko's page looks like a scrap book that they tried to fill as much stuff in there as possible so they wouldn't have to talk about him later, Caitlyn’s first page is a .... family portrait and a wall of text and then an underdone second page, I wanted more of these 2.
There are a lot of screenshots from the show, I didn't buy a photo album, I want the sketches and concepts. Back to the 2 sisters, 2 cities thing, Jinx gets more pages than Vi, which I guess you could chop that up to the Powder AU, but at the same time, there are a bunch of things in Vi's design and story that deserved to be talked about in this artbook.
But once again! Maybe I'll feel different when I complete it
Characters with tons of screentime aren't shown enough love, and some characters are only mentioned in passing (i.e., Sevika). You can almost see them losing the (2 citites, 2 sisters) plot in the artbook, too, sometimes.
But I do enjoy the little stinsels and posters that came with it. Again, it's heavily Jinx centered. Ppl are going to disagree with my disappointment about this, but I collect Artbooks, while the main character is always on the cover. The entire artbook is not only centering them.
Im sure as I read it, I'll come to love it.
One thing I also despised is the time bomb song getting an entire page and a long wall of text, while the development of Caitvi got nothing, infact the development of Timebomb AND Caitvi arent really mentioned. Jayce and Viktor get more pages than Ekko and Caitlyn, despite having less screentime at some points in the series as a whole, which annoyed me. Ekko's page looks like a scrap book that they tried to fill as much stuff in there as possible so they wouldn't have to talk about him later, Caitlyn’s first page is a .... family portrait and a wall of text and then an underdone second page, I wanted more of these 2.
There are a lot of screenshots from the show, I didn't buy a photo album, I want the sketches and concepts. Back to the 2 sisters, 2 cities thing, Jinx gets more pages than Vi, which I guess you could chop that up to the Powder AU, but at the same time, there are a bunch of things in Vi's design and story that deserved to be talked about in this artbook.
But once again! Maybe I'll feel different when I complete it
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