The Art of Alien: Isolation

Hi, this is a highly immersive publication investigating the intricate detail and effort invested by SEGA, Creative Assembly and their affiliates into the development of the Alien Isolation computer game released in 2014. The book reveals the design of the game from character profiles, digital set design, weapons and equipment, soundtrack and story-telling. If you are a fan of the Alien verse then this would be an essential purchase as the game was so highly regarded it is widely considered to be canon, with a story that takes place 18 years after the events of Alien. This book covers every element of the game’s production. My only criticism of the whole Alien Isolation enterprise would be that given that the game was such a terrifying visceral experience, you spend so much of the game either hiding in a cupboard or running for your life that you barely have time to notice the highly detailed production design surrounding you on your vicarious journey through Sevastopol space station playing the role of Amanda Ripley. Fans of either Alien or coffee table hardbacks to peruse would find this publication most engaging.

probably the best Art Book i own and a real essential purchase for fans of the original ALIEN film. Echoing many of the architectural design sensibilities of original ALIEN Nostromo concept artist Ron Cobb - this book is a love letter to fans of the beautifully detailed, lived in retro future images of the 70s. Some of the work here looks like it's straight out of the extra features on the ALIEN anthology BluRay set.It's a shame this game didn't get a bigger audience and wont be seen by many of the fans of the original film. The game is essentially a fantastic sequel to ALIEN and really looks the part with insane levels of research and detail to match the look and feel of the original film.

A great coffee table book with interesting detail on the creation of the game. In some ways this goes beyond the 'making of' books released for the films as they are dealing with a new story and characters and so there is interest in the way the game was created focussing back on Amanda Ripley as a character, mentioned in Aliens but also followed through in some of the later stories and graphic novels- it is great to see her as a character in her own right here. Nicely put together, glossy. It allowed me to imagine and create my own story and 'film in my head' by giving enough back story and the visuals through the artwork. I admit wholeheartedly to being a fan of the franchise and would recommend this to anyone who has a burning interest in the Alien saga.

This is a fantastic book for fans of the Alien franchise. I've not personally played the Alien Isolation video game yet but instead watched videos of it online. I have found that the content of artwork and quality images showing concepts through development are better in this book than "The Art and Making of" Books for the films. Those are still great books but if you use these books to inspire your own artwork this book has a higher art content. "Isolation" is a wonderful example of how a team of creatives can revitalize a classic staying true to its aesthetics and retaining its originality. The paper and print quality is very good and the book arrived promptly.

Beautiful book with stunning art, covers the Alien universe as well as the superb Alien Isolation game. Lots of content that didn't make it into the final game. Fans of the franchise will love it

I purchased this book before I purchased the game, wrong way round I know. Having played the game I now feel worthy to review. This book is a beautiful rendition if the hard work gone into Alien isolation. Its worthy of the original Alien and the artists involved have captured the alien universe perfectly. If you loved the game and Alien in general you need this book. It brings the station, the characters and the game to life. You will read this and appreciate the effort and talent that has gone into Alien isolation. If you don't believe me send your working Joe to review this for you!

Bought as a Christmas present and they were thrilled when they opened the present . Can’t say anymore as not a personal to me

A superb example of an "art book". There's early sketch work and alternate designs, all aspects of the game is covered - environments, equipment, ships and erm alien stuff. Increasingly most movie art books are now chock full of digital paintings so while you get a lot of colourful pictures you don't get the same sense of a design story. In contrast, "The Art of Alien: Isolation" has great variety. The design work is solid too. I've actually not read much of the exposition yet but it's not a book you buy for the reading.