Limited-edition Arcane artbook includes a vinyl record, hand-painted Jinx and Vi statues

For those who lives and breathes the gritty world of Arcane, there’s no greater treasure than a front-row seat to its creation. “The Art and Making of Arcane” offers just that.

The Arcane artbook, penned by journalist Elisabeth Vincentelli and brought to life by Insights Edition, is a portal into the minds of the artists, writers, and creators who brought Piltover and Zaun to life.

Packed with never-before-seen concept art, character designs, and behind-the-scenes insights, this 224-page masterpiece is a must-have for any dedicated fan.

Ready to expand your Arcane collection? Let’s break down everything you need to know about the different editions, where to find them, and how to secure your copy.

Arcane artbook “The Art and Making of Arcane” takes you behind closed doors

The artbook for Riot Games and Fortiche’s groundbreaking animated series, Arcane, has multiple editions, each offering unique content and collectibles for fans.

The Standard Edition provides a comprehensive look into the visual development of Arcane. Featuring early concept art, character designs, and breathtaking world-building illustrations, this edition is a must-have for any Arcane enthusiast.

It includes exclusive in-world extras such as a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, and fold-out spreads showcasing content from both Season 1 and Season 2.

For collectors seeking additional exclusive content, the Portfolio Edition offers a more luxurious experience.

Building upon the Standard Edition, it includes a variant cover, a Progress Day Booklet designed by Fortiche, a randomly selected Arcane tarot card, and an Arcane vinyl score album featuring music from Season 1.

The highlight of the Portfolio Edition is a deluxe, hardbound portfolio containing four hand-picked art prints.

The pinnacle of Arcane collectibles, the Artifact Edition is a limited release of only 1,000 copies. This edition boasts exclusive features such as a variant cover, slipcase, interior foldouts, and stunning hand-painted polyresin bookend statues of Vi and Jinx.

Additional extras include exclusive posters, blueprints, an expanded Progress Day booklet, a complete set of Arcane tarot cards, an Artifact Edition exclusive Arcane vinyl album, a portfolio of six art prints, and a signed certificate of authenticity.

Arcane artbook release date

All editions of the artbook are available for pre-order and will be released on December 31, 2024.

All Arcane artbook editions and their inclusions and contents

Arcane artbook prices

Where to buy The Art and Making of Arcane

The Art and Making of Arcane is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, and Insight Editions.

How to pre-order the Arcane artbook

To pre-order, simply visit one of the websites listed above and click the “Pre-order” button. You’ll receive a notification when your item is ready to ship.

Arcane is a critically acclaimed animated series set in the universe of Riot Games’ League of Legends. It follows the origins of the champions Vi and Jinx, exploring their complex relationship amidst the stark contrast between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun.

Released on Netflix in November 2021, Arcane quickly gained a massive following for its stunning animation, compelling storytelling, and well-developed characters.

The show’s exceptional quality has been recognized with numerous awards. Arcane made history by becoming the first animated series to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. It also swept the Annie Awards, winning in every category it was nominated for.

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