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The Art of Journey Releases in September

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August 27, 2012

Seeing how Journey has resonated with players across the world, we wanted to work with the Santa Monica Studio to provide a deeper look into the visual development behind this critically acclaimed hit. So, we’re excited to let everyone know that we will be presenting you with a wonderful first-time look at the extensive artwork that went into bringing Journey to life. It’s the first book directly inspired by one of our games and is titled The Art of Journey and will be available for purchase in September.

This book, designed and written by Matt Nava, art director on Journey, provides an insider’s view into the stylistic influences, narrative functions, and game design goals that shaped the final look of the game. Readers will discover how Journey’s landscapes, cut-scenes, and much-loved robed traveler came to be. For your enjoyment, The Art of Journey will come bound as an embossed hardcover book filled with gorgeous concept art, intricate pencil drawings, and 3D models printed in full color on art-quality paper.

In addition, the book has an innovative “augmented reality” feature powered by the Daqri 4D platform. By downloading a free companion app, readers will be able to point their smartphone or tablet’s camera at special images and see animated 3D models appear straight from the game. It’s a truly unique and innovative way to more fully experience the artwork of Journey.

We are especially proud to include a tribute in the book to the game’s players. Journey’s touching experience and memorable visuals have inspired many players to create their own artwork. Matt has collected some of the team’s favorites in a special fan art section which I hope will speak to those of you who have been moved by the Journey experience.

The Art of Journey will be accompanied by a voucher that will allow readers to download a free copy of the game’s soundtrack to their PS3.

Please continue to stay tuned for updates and sneak peeks for The Art of Journey. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out the Journey Collector’s Edition, which will be available on store shelves this coming Tuesday, August 28.

Journey Collector’s Edition Coming to Stores August 28

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Comments

  1. Kevin Williams says

    August 27, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Is the book available for pre-order anywhere yet?

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  2. DreamsCreator Shuen says

    August 27, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    I hope it can be available in Hong Kong, if not, Can I pre-order it in your store?

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  3. mark says

    August 27, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Can you put this on amazon or something, so its easy for everyone around the world to order(I’m from Australia).

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  4. Renee says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Are you possibly accepting fan art submissions for this book? http://zoroko.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4vyqhl

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  5. Jonathan Tiong says

    August 27, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    I’m so excited for you! Your video was sending chills in waves.

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  6. Johnno says

    August 27, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Will the augmented reality app also be available for PS3 users using PSEye or a webcam attachment, or the Vita, or how about the PC using a webcam? Or all three? I don’t have any of the fancy cellphones or tablets, spreading out the options would be nice!

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  7. Seeker says

    August 28, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Renee, the book is bring released next month and is already well in its print production. You’re a little late on that one.

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  8. Amish Gramish says

    August 28, 2012 at 2:46 am

    @Kevin:
    The book isn’t open for pre-orders yet.
    Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages to see when it does open up for pre-orders somewhere.

    @DreamsCreator:
    I’ll try to see if we can get it up on the TGC store. There has been a huge amount of support for us selling it, so I’ll see what we can do.

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  9. Amish Gramish says

    August 28, 2012 at 2:49 am

    @Renee:
    We aren’t accepting fan art and we never solicited any fan art for the book. Matt and Sony asked specific people to use their fan art. (I helped with translating for Japanese people.)
    Thanks for sharing your art, by the way!

    @Johnno:
    From what we know at this point, it will only be available on iOS and Android products. If they bring it to the PC, Vita, or PS3, we’ll update it on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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  10. Michelle says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Seeing my photographies in this book makes me so, so happy. Thank you very much TGC for making this possible 🙂

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  11. Corky McButterpants says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:59 am

    ‘Seeing how Journey has resonated with players across the world,’

    …means that this book HAS to be available to ‘players across the world’. It would be a huge slap in the face if you restricted distribution to the US alone.

    I would definitely pay a premium to own this. Please make it happen. >_<

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  12. Haley says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:09 am

    Wow! I’m very excited to see this!
    Any idea how much it will be on release? I will be watching for the pre-order!

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  13. Rags says

    August 28, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Will Journey be re-released to support the Oculus Rift?

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  14. Trish says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Amazing! I am excited for this book even more after watching the video, the printer/book design studio you are working with sounds like they care about how they craft their books which I feel will really do Journey the justice and care it is due. It’s going to be special! I know it!

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  15. Amish Gramish says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    @Corky McButterpants: (Love the name)
    If Sony restricts the sale from Europeans on sites like Amazon.com, it means that they’re trying to get it released.
    We don’t know what Sony’s specific plans are for regions or pricing at this point, but we’ll update our Facebook and Twitter pages with info when it comes up.

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  16. Amish Gramish says

    August 28, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    @Haley:
    Currently we only know that it’ll be released in September.

    @Rags:
    No, it won’t be updated to support the Oculus Rift.
    We’re hard at work on our next game, so we can’t really spend the time and retroactively update our games for it, even though it sounds cool. 🙂

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  17. Rene says

    August 29, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Can’t wait till it’s here..

    Quite literally.. can’t wait..

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  18. rene says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    thanks.

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  19. Christian says

    September 1, 2012 at 5:57 am

    any chance for a collectors edition with the physical soundtrack?

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  20. kcwside says

    September 1, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Hi
    I am graphic designer in Korea.
    Journey to the amazing was impressed.
    Emotional, and that is fantastic.

    Journey art book, I want to have.
    When can I buy art book, is it?

    Anywhere
    Web site that you can purchase
    Please let me know.

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  21. Amish Gramish says

    September 1, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    @Christian:
    There won’t be a bundle of both, so the best thing you can do is just buy the CE and the CD.

    @kcwside:
    We might have the art book up on our store, http://store.thatgamecompany.com , but we do know too much about availability at this time.
    You can follow @TGCStore on Twitter or keep an eye out on our store to see if you can get it.

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  22. Mike says

    September 2, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Any details on the size of the book or number of pages?

    Hopefully it’s bigger than the artbooks included in most CE of games.

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  23. Online Games says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:25 am

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  24. Sunni says

    September 5, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    @Mike this is a full-fledged art book, at almost 200 pages. I just saw and held the actual final book for the first time myself, it’s very pretty. 🙂

    The book is 9 inches x 12 inches across, with a special gold embossed logo on the front cover.

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  25. moony says

    September 5, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    I want to buy this… Do you know when and where I can buy this book?

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  26. luffeN says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:31 am

    it is out at http://shop.bluecanvas.com/merchandise/journey-art-book

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  27. Paul says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:32 am

    I sincerely hope that you make this available worldwide, or at the very least to Europe. Europe have already been disappointed with the lack of the Collector’s Edition in their region and a lack of this in-addition would be truly sad. Please please please consider other regions with this release.

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  28. thehitman1398 says

    September 9, 2012 at 12:01 am

    I just pre-ordered my art-book. I would love to know if I’m with-in the 750. Not to sell, but to have great art-work, singed by great people. I’m almost biting my nails of to see if it is. Is there anyway to find out if I am?

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  29. Daniel says

    September 9, 2012 at 6:32 am

    I am from Australia and i am trying to pre-order the book from http://shop.bluecanvas.com/merchandise/journey-art-book

    And every time i submit i get “Transaction Declined” are you blocking people from overseas from pre-ordering the book?

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  30. Sunni says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    From the official bluecanvas page: INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: The Art of Journey will be available on Amazon at the beginning of October. We suggest you hold your order till then to receive the best shipping rates.

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  31. Daniel says

    September 10, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    Thanks for that Sunni, i did not see it on their page.

    Still a shame though would have loved to get one of those singed copies while they were still available. 🙁

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  32. Justin says

    October 4, 2012 at 4:04 am

    I hope this book becomaes available in South Africa.
    I have played this game so many times and loved everytime I play it. It moves me like never before. Thank you TGC you really made my year with this game.

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  33. NEETproxy says

    October 5, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Is this still coming out? It says the release was mid to late September and now were going on mid October and I haven’t heard anything. Anyone know what’s up?

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  34. WazWii says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:51 am

    Hi,

    Does anyone know if this is still scheduled to arrive in the UK?

    I can then decide whether or not to import one.

    I hope someone can help.

    Thanks.

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  35. Sunni says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    International customers can find more information about purchasing The Art of Journey here: http://shop.bluecanvas.com/merchandise/journey-art-book.
    The best option is to purchase through Amazon. I hope this helps!

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  36. amelie says

    February 23, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I just bought this book and it’s just the best book i ever had, there are so many artworks inside, it’s rare to see art books with that amount of pictures!

    If you have the occasion to have this book in your hands, look at under the paper cover there are a wonderful red cover.

    Hope the best for the people of That game company, they are doing a great job 🙂

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  37. Rachel says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Is the book available in the uk yet? If not, when will it be available? How can I get it if its not available?

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  38. Zakiya says

    May 27, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    will the art of journey be re-available for purchase any time soon, by any chance?

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  39. Yossi says

    June 13, 2013 at 5:24 am

    Will the book be re-published any time soon? Out of the US, even? I live in Europe and I’m dying to get my hands on this!! Importing it through Amazon.com made this book uncredibly expensive due to Amazon’s ridiculous shipping fee policy, there’s no way I could’ve afforded it! Please have a heart for your non-US-American fans!

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  40. Sasha says

    June 13, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Please re-publish the art book, im dying to buy it!

    / A big fan from Sweden

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  41. Tesume says

    June 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    Please re-publish the book again!! I rented a ps3 exclusively to play Journey and now I’m dying to have the artbook!

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  42. Aaron says

    June 18, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    @Zakiya, Yossi, Sasha, & Tesume:
    We didn’t make the book, Bluecanvas Inc. produced and published it.
    They currently don’t have any plans to republish the book, but if they change their minds, you’ll have to look at their social media pages to see if they decide to make more.

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  43. Airflow says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Please re-publish the book again!!

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  44. Aaron says

    October 25, 2013 at 6:07 am

    @Airflow:
    Bluecanvas is reprinting the book.
    You can get a signed pre-order of the book here:
    http://shop.bluecanvas.com/merchandise/edit-cart-item/24141/journey-2-signed

    If you are an international purchaser, you should wait until it is sold on Amazon.com, which will have $8-12 shipping, much less than the $40 offered.

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