This book offers an in-depth look at the stunning virtual worlds being created by today's leading computer game artists. Subjects range from the purely imaginative vistas of the wildest fantasy and science fiction to the meticulously recreated landscapes and cites of real-world games. Interviews with the artists and game creators give insights into these fabulous worlds, while concept and production artwork reveals masterful details that may go unnoticed in the frantic pace of playing a game.

INTRODUCTION

1 BIRTH OF A NATION

2 LESS IS MORE

3 JUSTIFIED AND ANCIENT

4 THE PAST IS A FOREIGN COUNYRY

5 ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL

6 THE FINAL FRONTIER

7 CITIES WITHOUT LIMITS

8 SHOCK AND GORE

9 KEEPING IT REAL

10 ARENAS & AMUSEMENT PARKS

11 THE DARK SIDE

12 FUNKY TOWN

13 OUTLANDS

Index

Glossary

Acknowledgements