Cook and Becker and Ubisoft are proud to present 'Into the Glade of Dreams, The Art & Design of Rayman', a premium coffee table book that
captures the art and design history of RAYMAN through concept art,
design documents and oral history.
The book is available for pre-order from today via
CookandBecker.com,
and is available as a pre-order exclusive Collector's Edition and a
Standard Edition hardcover. This is the first-ever English language art
and design book about the RAYMAN franchise.
'Into the Glade of Dreams: The Art and Design of Rayman' is brought to
you by Cook and Becker, the publisher behind the official art books for
Sonic The Hedgehog and PAC-MAN as part of their lauded 'Video Game
Icons' series.
The pre-order exclusive Collector's Edition of 'Into the Glade of
Dreams' comes with a luxurious slipcase with a magnetic ring and
detachable Rayman shoes to set it upright. The accompanying magnet board
comes with at least 7 fun Rayman character magnets that can be placed on
the slipcase so fans can style it their way. It also includes a
beautiful art print of one of the earliest RAYMAN drawings plus a fun
RAYMAN bookmark.
Now entering his fourth decade, Rayman stands as one of the most
original and enduring video game characters ever made. Springing
seemingly fully-formed from the colorful imagination of Michel Ancel and
his team in the mid-90s, Rayman quickly established himself as a
signature Ubisoft character recognizable the world over for his floating
hands and feet, infectious charm, and zany humor. This new art book
celebrates 30 years of Rayman’s creative journey in an in-depth, richly
illustrated 250-page hardcover volume, tracing his path from earliest
sketches and pixelated beginnings to the bold, painterly worlds of
Rayman Origins, Rayman Legends, and beyond. Every stage of his
transformation is explored through rare concept art, character studies,
design documents, and development anecdotes from the artists and
designers who brought him to life.
But Rayman’s story is not his alone. The book also shines a light on the
unforgettable cast of characters who have accompanied him through the
years—friends, foes, and fantastical creatures alike. Their designs and
stories reveal the artistry and inventiveness that have always defined
the Rayman universe. Told in part as an oral history, the book is filled
with behind-the-scenes insights, humorous production stories, and
reflections from the people who shaped Rayman’s world. It is both a
visual celebration and a definitive companion for fans, artists, and
anyone who appreciates the craft of game design.
Much more than an art book, this is a tribute to one of gaming’s most
imaginative universes—an exploration of how a limbless hero with a big
smile captured the hearts of players across generations.
Get your copy today at
CookandBecker.com