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Final Fantasy XIV Official Art Books #3
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward -- The Art of Ishgard -The Scars of War-
The second volume of a two-volume set of the official art books for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. This beautiful new edition features hundreds of pages of full-color art and an exclusive bonus item code! (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.)
A treat for collectors and fans of Final Fantasy XIV, this high-quality, large-format art book presents a rich collection of illustrations and concept artwork for characters, environments, accessories, and more. Covering content through the end of the Heavensward expansion, this volume also includes comments from the art team and a look at the processes that the team uses when creating art pieces. Book two of a two-book set with The Art of Ishgard: Stone and Steel.
Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Hraesvelgr minion!
The third volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
A treat for collectors and fans of Final Fantasy XIV, this high-quality, large-format art book presents a rich collection of illustrations and concept artwork for characters, environments, accessories, and more. Covering content through the end of the Heavensward expansion, this volume also includes comments from the art team and a look at the processes that the team uses when creating art pieces. Book two of a two-book set with The Art of Ishgard: Stone and Steel.
Includes an exclusive bonus item code for an in-game Wind-up Hraesvelgr minion!
The third volume in the line of Final Fantasy XIV official art books.
320 pages, Paperback
First published March 23, 2021
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March 30, 2023
Well now I have no words. Literally I don’t have many that weren’t expressed over these awesome books in my previous review for this series! I was a little disappointed that this one had less commentary on the concept art from the actual artists, but it definitely didn’t disappoint with both the Q&A with the staff, and a step-by-step of how they go about creating such beautiful pieces. It was quite interesting both to see more of the ideas that went into some of the more well known dungeons, and I do admit there were a few that were less familiar because I don’t recall going through them (or maybe just forgot!), either option has definitely encouraged me to do a few run throughs again! However, even then you could really see the detail and effort put into giving each dungeon and environment it’s own vibe and feel, while immersed in the setting!
Not really much else I can think of to add! Buuut, if you’re humming and hawing over putting that sweet sweet pay check into a copy of any of the concept art books to take home and present its rightful place on a shelf or coffee table, I would say take the plunge! I believe I spent a solid hour glossing over each piece and even then I had to go back and give them another look over to really appreciate them! But beware! Once you start it’s very hard to talk yourself out of ordering all the other books to have a complete set!
Not really much else I can think of to add! Buuut, if you’re humming and hawing over putting that sweet sweet pay check into a copy of any of the concept art books to take home and present its rightful place on a shelf or coffee table, I would say take the plunge! I believe I spent a solid hour glossing over each piece and even then I had to go back and give them another look over to really appreciate them! But beware! Once you start it’s very hard to talk yourself out of ordering all the other books to have a complete set!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 3, 2022
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Favorite Highlights:
Armor/Glamour: Lost Thief, Panegyrist Attire, Void Art Sets (All), Yafaemi Attire, Thalaik's Attire, Falconer's Shirt, Cait Sith Ears, Far Eastern Garb, Starlight Robe
Enemies: Sophia, Calofisteri
Weapons: Some really nice weapons for each class, but unfortunately they weren't labeled for me to put specifics.
Housing: Sephirot Tree & Root, some nice lamps.
Favorite Highlights:
Armor/Glamour: Lost Thief, Panegyrist Attire, Void Art Sets (All), Yafaemi Attire, Thalaik's Attire, Falconer's Shirt, Cait Sith Ears, Far Eastern Garb, Starlight Robe
Enemies: Sophia, Calofisteri
Weapons: Some really nice weapons for each class, but unfortunately they weren't labeled for me to put specifics.
Housing: Sephirot Tree & Root, some nice lamps.
February 6, 2026
A reminder of how beautiful these games and everything in them are.
I came into the game way way after Heavensward, but the Alexander designs are top notch.
And the lanners? Some of the best-looking mounts ever in the game.
Odd they split these at MSQ and then post-patch, but whatever you only have these if you’re a fan, and they’re made specifically for you!
I came into the game way way after Heavensward, but the Alexander designs are top notch.
And the lanners? Some of the best-looking mounts ever in the game.
Odd they split these at MSQ and then post-patch, but whatever you only have these if you’re a fan, and they’re made specifically for you!
August 1, 2021
Beautiful art.
Sad there wasn't artist commentary but was glad to see the interviews and comments t the end.
Sad there wasn't artist commentary but was glad to see the interviews and comments t the end.
July 20, 2020
NICHE AND BIASED, BUT
A must-buy/must-read for anyone remotely interested in a visual deep dive into the concept art. This volume contains artwork from patches 3.1-3.55 (post-Heavensward release until the patch before Stormblood release). Beautiful illustrations of all sizes.
YES this is copy/pasta of my review of other volumes with updated patch notes. Same feelings, same wonderful work.
A must-buy/must-read for anyone remotely interested in a visual deep dive into the concept art. This volume contains artwork from patches 3.1-3.55 (post-Heavensward release until the patch before Stormblood release). Beautiful illustrations of all sizes.
YES this is copy/pasta of my review of other volumes with updated patch notes. Same feelings, same wonderful work.
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