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The Art of Dead Space Hardcover – February 5, 2013

by Martin Robinson (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars 1,031 ratings
The Art of Dead Space is the ultimate gallery of the Dead Space universe, with over 300 images including sketches and concept art by acclaimed artists from breathtaking spacescapes to terrifying necromorphs, character designs to creating a religion, plus commentary from the artists themselves. Includes art from Dead Space, Dead Space: Extraction, Dead Space: Ignition, and Dead Space 2.
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Titan Books
  4. Publication date
    February 5, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    9.37 x 0.85 x 12.15 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1781164266
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1781164266
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"An incredible collection of art, with a good amount additional background information that gives you lots of perspective into the amount of work that went into this series." - Bricks of the Dead 

"Titan put this book out and it looks goooooooood." - Ain’t It Cool Holiday Gift Guide

"As far as video game art books go, this has to be one of the best that I have seen. It is jam packed with beautiful content. Fans of the Dead Space franchise are going to love this book." –
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"Hot Damn, this Dead Space concept art is stunning" – io9

"You don’t have to relive to horror to fully appreciate the design thanks to the gorgeous Art of Dead Space hardback, featuring over 300 images, sketches and concept art." – SFX Short Review

"Your backstage pass to the nightmare that is Dead Space, and fans of the series are sure to eat up every page." – Delta Attack

"Full of gruesome delight." – Goozer Nation

"This lavish hardcover is filled to the brim with never-before-seen concept art" –Destructoid

“As far as video game art books go, this has to be one of the best that I have seen. It is jam packed with beautiful content. Fans of the Dead Space franchise are going to love this book.” – Examiner

“The ultimate Dead Space resource.” – Wired.com

“Every bit the prestigious coffee table book we wanted.” “One of the nicest art books I’ve seen in awhile.” “Titan Books has created a gorgeous, old school offering which is sure to impress your gamer friends.” – Forbes.com

“Packed with just the right quotient of horror and science fiction to satisfy either fan base. Definitely worth checking out.” – Strange Kids Club

“A great collection of sci-fi/horror art.” – TG Daily

“The book provides amazingly detailed conceptual renderings of key characters, creatures, environments, and props while explaining the thought process that allowed the artists to arrive at the final product.” – 4 Player Network

“A phenomenal collection of art.” – Total Gaming Network

“A beautiful collection.” – Unwinnable

“The fresh ink smell and the stylish cover tell you to get ready to see some wonderful visuals. The book goes over every little detail from the series. How the universe was designed and conjured up. You get some glances at early designs. You also get some lengthy info on each piece of art be it plasma cutter to just doors in the game. It's more than just tidbits, it more like a cultural guide book to the Dead Space universe.” – Things To Do In LA

“Very few companies are putting out art books of this quality these days – my hat is off to Titan for making a book worth owning.  It is an amazing peek behind the curtain.” – Gaming Trend

"Titan Books has done its usual stellar job on this volume, from the embossed, glossy black covers to the Rorschach-like endpapers to the stunning amount of work between them.
“Take it from a guy totally unfamiliar with Dead Space – liking the videogame is not a prerequisite for enjoying this book." – The October Country

“From carnage-filled hallways to desolate planetscapes, this book will transport you into the Dead Space universe and immerse you in its depth.” “This book is epic in its scope and lavishly illustrated.” – Shattered Ravings

“The artwork is also positively stunning.” – Horror News


“For anyone interested in the art behind the video games, this is an amazing glimpse
into the detail, the creativity and the effort that comes before we get to sit and play.” “This is a great addition to anyone addicted to the Dead Space trilogy, as well as a very interesting look at the inner workings of a video game from an art perspective.” – Hearts on Fire Review 
 

About the Author

Martin Robinson is an award-winning journalist and author of Halo: The Art of Building Worlds for Titan Books.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Titan Books; First Edition (February 5, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1781164266
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781164266
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.96 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.37 x 0.85 x 12.15 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 1,031 ratings

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Customers praise the concept art book's comprehensive coverage of all three Dead Space games and its detailed exploration of artistic and design choices. The book receives positive feedback for its fascinating content, atmosphere, and value for money, with one customer noting how it goes in depth about the developers' thoughts and renderings. Customers find it perfect for Dead Space fans and consider it a must-have addition to their collection.

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90 customers mention "Art quality"86 positive4 negative

Customers praise the art quality of the book, which is packed with high-quality illustrations and contains most of the conceptual art from all three Dead Space games.

"...Many of the pieces are full blown paintings. Most of the material in this book (about 45%) is concept art from Dead Space 3...." Read more

"Very high quality. Incredible concept art, covering all the games and full of nice little surprises...." Read more

"...The presentation is just beautiful, the quality is perfect...." Read more

"...It's got very interesting, large scale photos of sketches and concepts - I am absolutely loving the explanation of their world design, suit design,..." Read more

24 customers mention "Detail"19 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the detailed content of the book, with one customer noting how it goes into depth about the developers' thoughts and renderings, while another highlights the 300 pieces of concept art and thorough Necromorphs section.

"...The Necromorphs section is pretty thorough and cool beans...." Read more

"Written before the remake of DS1, this book expertly breaks down challenges, successes and ultimate triumph that makes the Dead Space trilogy...." Read more

"...You get to read about Dead Space 1-3 and all the intricacies. Right now at it's current price of $17 this is a steal deal for any fan...." Read more

"...related to this, in that I feel like many of the illustrations and paragraphs are filler material...." Read more

22 customers mention "Interest"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fascinating and insightful, with one review highlighting its detailed world-building and background story.

"...Flotilla and the graphic novel. All of these sections are filled with commentary which is great...." Read more

"...Incredible concept art, covering all the games and full of nice little surprises. This one is arguably the best dead space art book." Read more

"...Loaded with facts about the artists, production processes, and evolution of the series, I would urge any fan of the DS franchise to find a copy of..." Read more

"...It's got very interesting, large scale photos of sketches and concepts - I am absolutely loving the explanation of their world design, suit design,..." Read more

10 customers mention "Game content"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the content of the book, with one review noting it provides an overview of all three games in the series.

"...This book is essential for fans of the series. Horror/sci fi enthusiasts would find joy in these pages also." Read more

"Very high quality. Incredible concept art, covering all the games and full of nice little surprises...." Read more

"...The book is an overview of all 3 games, but I wish they made a book for each game, to further dive into the lore...." Read more

"...It can show you their thought process and give games one more dimension...." Read more

9 customers mention "Value for money"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well worth the money.

"...If you like horror, sci-fi and undead mutant your art, it's worth it." Read more

"...this review, “The Art of Dead Space” was selling for $16, which is a fair price for what it contains...." Read more

"...Well worth it." Read more

"...Well worth the money, highly recommended." Read more

8 customers mention "Gift value"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a valuable addition to their collection, with one mentioning it makes a great gift for Dead Space fans.

"...Its a nice solid book with lots of extras...." Read more

"It doesnt matter if you're fan of the 1,2 or 3 game; This a must collector item for any Dead Space fan." Read more

"...book is awesome, my husband is in 3D modeling and this was just the perfect gift. This book shows the designs and art used to design all 3 games...." Read more

"...If you enjoy the series/universe, then this is a welcome addition." Read more

6 customers mention "Atmosphere"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the atmosphere of the book, with one customer noting how it helps them visualize the environments more vividly.

"...is extraordinary, for it allows you to see alot of the characters, environments, monsters and tools in great detail...." Read more

"...Space series combine a deeply developed background story, with amazing atmosphere and game-play mechanics...." Read more

"I admit I never played the game myself ( yet) but I love the atmosphere of it. When I saw the book I knew I had to get it...." Read more

"...and being able to see into the process of creating the characters, atmosphere and environments is amazing...." Read more

6 customers mention "Fan base"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate this book as a must-have for Dead Space fans, with one customer noting how it spans all three games and provides an additional dimension to the series.

"...Otherwise, this is great buy for any Dead Space fan." Read more

"Beautiful illustrations and information. Perfect for any dead space fan." Read more

"A must book for any Dead Space fan..." Read more

"Amazing artwork, great for fans of dead space!..." Read more

More Than Just an Art Book
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More Than Just an Art Book
Written before the remake of DS1, this book expertly breaks down challenges, successes and ultimate triumph that makes the Dead Space trilogy. Loaded with facts about the artists, production processes, and evolution of the series, I would urge any fan of the DS franchise to find a copy of this book.
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  • Diogmites
    5.0 out of 5 stars High quality, in content and production
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2013
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    This is an impressive book. Its hard cover with a dust jacket and weighs in at 192 pages and almost all of the art is color. Many of the pieces are full blown paintings. Most of the material in this book (about 45%) is concept art from Dead Space 3. While around 35% being from Dead Space 2, 15% from the first game and the rest from the graphical novel and spin off games.
    There are sections on Isaac Clarke, other characters, weapons, suits, the USG Ishimura, vehicles, Unitologists, Necromorphs, the Blood Moon, The Sprawl, Culture , Tau Volantis and the Wrecked Flotilla and the graphic novel.
    All of these sections are filled with commentary which is great. Having something to read in addition to the pictures always makes for a better, deeper and longer experience in an art book.
    I do have complaints. They all stem from one general complaint: I wish there was more! What's here is so amazing but there are some things missing. The other characters section only contains art from Dead Space 3. So no Nicole Brennan, Alex Stross, Hammond, Tiedemann or *spits* Kendra Daniels. There are a few suits missing from the second and third games. Some weapons are missing. I am sure this is because there is already an artbook for the previous two games and they didn't want to reproduce too much content but both of those are quite hard to come by. I hope they do another book with more art from the other games.
    The Necromorphs section is pretty thorough and cool beans. Slashers, wasters, stalkers, leapers, lurkers, The Snowbeast, The Tormentor, tripods, The Pack, alien necromorphs, The Nexus, crawlers, twitchers, exploders, Hunters (from 1 and 3), The Ubermorph, brutes and pukers are all present. Weirdly missing are Feeders from the new game. No bosses Proper from the first game are present. And no *sniff* Dividers. A great section though.
    Something else of merit to note is how large the environment sections are. Some paintings span two pages. This is great as in a lot of video game art books the environment sections are small and the art is reduced to puny thumbnail size. This book really lets these beautiful pieces shine.
    I love Dead Space. I love this book. I have already been through the new game three times in two weeks and I have been through this book twice as many times. This book is essential for fans of the series. Horror/sci fi enthusiasts would find joy in these pages also.
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  • M.K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best dead space art book out there.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
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    Very high quality. Incredible concept art, covering all the games and full of nice little surprises. This one is arguably the best dead space art book.
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  • KrazieGr4cie20
    5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just an Art Book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
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    Written before the remake of DS1, this book expertly breaks down challenges, successes and ultimate triumph that makes the Dead Space trilogy. Loaded with facts about the artists, production processes, and evolution of the series, I would urge any fan of the DS franchise to find a copy of this book.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    Written before the remake of DS1, this book expertly breaks down challenges, successes and ultimate triumph that makes the Dead Space trilogy. Loaded with facts about the artists, production processes, and evolution of the series, I would urge any fan of the DS franchise to find a copy of this book.
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  • S. McCann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic in every sense!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
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    I have never played dead space, but I was curious about the artwork that went into it. After looking at this book, I am definitely going to remedy that. The presentation is just beautiful, the quality is perfect. If you’re into concept art at all, even of this game ain’t your bag- do yourself a favor and get this.
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  • Jp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019
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    Others have said this book may not be worth it at full price, and I might agree that it's a bit pricey... I own another Art Book which I won't name and Dead Space so far is blowing this out of the water. It's got very interesting, large scale photos of sketches and concepts - I am absolutely loving the explanation of their world design, suit design, and ship design. You get to read about Dead Space 1-3 and all the intricacies.

    Right now at it's current price of $17 this is a steal deal for any fan. I have enjoyed the series, played it over a dozen times collectively, and feel like reading through this book has really solidified the masterpiece that I've gotten to enjoy. It's like holding that Golden Ticket that you've signed up for and taken the best space-horror video game ride the world had to offer. I'm going to treasure this book forever and I wish I could enjoy buying it again at this price again and again.
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  • Zak Hennessey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such cool concept art
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
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    I love concept art books, and this one was fantastic. Such creepy designs. If you like horror, sci-fi and undead mutant your art, it's worth it.
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  • Joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nightmare Fuel
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
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    The Art of Dead Space is a superb art book that covers all three Dead Space games and includes art from the Dead Space comic. The one thing I’ve always liked about the publisher, Titan books, is that they include substantial paragraphs from the artists explaining why things were designed the way they were and why some ideas were scraped.
    Everything you expect to see in a video game art book is here. Includes creature designs (every form of necromorph) locations (from the Aegis VII to Tau Volantis) weapons (Plasma Cutter, Flamethrower, etc.) in game advertisements (Peng) outfits and ships. Every piece of artwork just oozes detail. Pictures and text are printed on high quality glossy paper. One complaint I usually have with other video game art books is that some features, like locations or landscapes, are given more attention than others. However with The Art of Dead Space I can’t seem to find any faults. If you love these games or are just a fan of science fiction/horror then you need this book.
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  • Uriah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Space Nerd Here.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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    I love Dead Space, and this art book is pretty cool. I would recommend.
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  • Ricardo T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hermoso y Terrorífico
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2023
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    Es un gan libro de arte, las ilustraciones son muy buenas y la calidad es excelente. Llegó sin problema alguno y en perfecto estado, tuve la oportunidad de encontrarlo vendido y enviado por Amazon México en 530 pesos. No duden en adquirirlo si son fans de Dead Space o del arte de videojuegos.
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    Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2023
    Es un gan libro de arte, las ilustraciones son muy buenas y la calidad es excelente. Llegó sin problema alguno y en perfecto estado, tuve la oportunidad de encontrarlo vendido y enviado por Amazon México en 530 pesos. No duden en adquirirlo si son fans de Dead Space o del arte de videojuegos.
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  • Srto Pepito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico
    Reviewed in Spain on December 12, 2024
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    Un genial e increíble libro sobre esta saga. Los bocetos y arte conceptual son alucinantes.
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  • Dog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un artbook vraiment exceptionnel.
    Reviewed in France on June 28, 2022
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    Si vous êtes fan de Dead Space ou Science fiction / Horreur, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés.
    Une présentation soignée, des pages épaisses et très bien imprimées, on sent là la qualité, et la passion derrière cet art-book.
    De plus, les chapitres sont très bien découpés et vous en apprendront autant sur les personnages, les armes, les nécromorphes, les décors...
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book took a long time to arrive.
    Reviewed in Japan on June 17, 2019
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    This book was a gift to my grandson. We lives in Japan. He studies computer design in the University of Arts and he wanted to win this book and he liked very much.
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    The book took a long time to arrive.

    Reviewed in Japan on June 17, 2019
    This book was a gift to my grandson. We lives in Japan. He studies computer design in the University of Arts and he wanted to win this book and he liked very much.
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  • Constantin F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastica!
    Reviewed in Italy on August 28, 2023
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    Secondo me, è da prendere sia da chi è fan e sia da chi no perché è veramente stupenda!! Già dalla copertina potete notare il dettaglio e l'estetica ricercata. All'interno troverete quello che cercate, sia sul tema che anche soltanto come ispirazione. Qualità top!!
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