UDON Pays Tribute to World of Warcraft

While World of Warcraft needs no introduction these days, it could always use some good old fashioned homage. UDON Entertainment is one of the latest to fete the well-established MMO, opting to compile an extensive collection of art from the franchise.

Scheduled for release in October 2013, the collection showcases professional and fan artists alike. The deluxe softcover edition includes over 200 illustrations from the international fan community, along with special pieces created exclusively for the collection by Blizzard’s own Samwise Didier and Arnold Tsang.

The book measures at 8.25" by 11.75", is 224 color pages and will set you back $39.99 when it's released. Full press release and interiors below.

Coming Soon: World of Warcraft Tribute! Pre-orders now open for this stunning art collection inspired by the world’s biggest MMO! www.UDONentertainment.com Blizzard Entertainment and UDON are thrilled to announce that World of Warcraft Tribute is now available for pre-order! Scheduled for release in October 2013, this lush collection is sure to be one of the most in-demand art books of the holiday season. Be among the first to get this fantastic celebration of the World of Warcraft phenomenon by reserving your copy today! World of Warcraft Tribute showcases professionals and fan artists alike, each paying homage to the most popular MMORPG of all time. The deluxe softcover edition includes over 200 illustrations from the international fan community, along with special pieces created exclusively for the collection by Blizzard’s own Samwise Didier and Arnold Tsang! If that’s not enough to tempt you, check out the nine-page preview below for a sneak peek of the awesome artwork featured in World of Warcraft Tribute! Every denizen of Azeroth deserves to have this gorgeous artwork collection in their personal library! Since its launch in 2004, World of Warcraft has become the most popular subscription-based MMORPG in the world. The original game and its four expansions, including the recently released Mists of Pandaria™, have earned critical acclaim and captured the imaginations of millions of players around the globe. World of Warcraft Tribute Cover by Samwise Didier Release Date: October 2012 Price U.S.: $39.99 ISBN: 1-926778-87-1 ISBN-13: 978-1-926778-87-7 Format: Softcover Page Count: 224, Color Size: 8.25” wide x 11.75” long Pre-Order at Amazon.com! Pre-Order at BarnesandNoble.com Where else to buy UDON Books? -- About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes fourteen #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players. About UDON Entertainment UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original art books, graphic novels, and manga. UDON’s best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises including Street Fighter®, Okami®, Mega Man®, Darksiders®, Valkyria Chronicles, and more. The publisher’s ever-growing library also includes English editions of several Japanese manga titles, and the anthology art book series Apple. For more information visit www.UDONentertainment.com.