The Art of Game Characters
The Art of Game Characters
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Summary
Computer and video games are the entertainment medium of the 21st century, and game characters like Lara Croft, and Mario are now as famous as Mickey Mouse or Homer Simpson. This definitive guide examines the appeal of these iconic characters from the early days of gaming to the present.
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The Art of Game Characters by Leo Hartas
Whether you are a designer looking for tips, an artist seeking inspiration, or a passionate games enthusiast, you will find everything you need to know in this essential, illustrated guide to the creativity on display in games today. Characters featured hail from every game genre, including cute and cuddly creations such as Pac-man and Mario, through sexy, sassy heroines such as Lara croft and Dark Lineage's Lya, to brooding enigmas such as Jericho cross. Interviews with the game designers reveal their sources of inspiration, along with fascinating early designs that show exactly how they went about turning a bright idea into a classic character. Tips and techniques explain what makes a character grab the public's imagination, and provide practical ideas for the would-be game artist.
Leo Hartas is a highly regarded illustrator skilled in both traditional and computer-generated styles. As well as authoring children's books, he creates digital imagery for computer games and television programmes.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781904705338 |
| ISBN 10 | 1904705332 |
| Title | The Art of Game Characters |
| Author | Leo Hartas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2005-05-16 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |