Valkyria Chronicles 2

Featuring the spectacular artwork of Valkyria Chronicles 2, the Sony PSP follow-up to SEGA's critically acclaimed tactical RPG! Valkyria Chronicles 2: World Artworks includes over 300-pages of character designs, vehicle and weapon designs, storyboards, and promotional art, all accompanied by detailed character information and creator commentary.

In "Valkyria Chronicles", SEGA's critically acclaimed tactical RPG, Welkin and the members of the 7th Platoon struggle for freedom as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. This title takes you behind the scenes, showcasing the gorgeous artwork of this truly epic world. It features 400 pages of character designs, vehicle and weapon designs.

"Based on a game rated by the ESRB: T for Teen"--Cover.

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"Published in cooperation with the Smithsonian American Art Museum."

Bayonetta is a butt-kicking, havoc-wreaking witch who wields sweet weapons like pistols, whips, hammers, flamethrowers, and poison bows. But it's not just about brawn -- it's also about style. The Eyes of Bayonetta 2 collects all the fabulous artwork behind this celebrated video game sequel. Included are character designs, development sketches, weapon & environment designs and promotional artwork. It's all topped off with character & enemy profiles, journal entries, and plenty of exclusive creator commentary.

Although the illustrative material is drawn principally from English, general points are illustrated with a variety of languages to provide a new perspective on a confused and often controversial field of study.