God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (Deluxe Edition)

A full-color hardcover two-book set, featuring a two-piece slipcase containing exclusive covers for each book, gilded edges, ribbed spine and two lithographs, collecting detailed commentary on the past twenty years of the hit God of War games! “War does not measure the strength of a man!”—Kratos, God of War Ragnarök The epic of Kratos was born in blood across the backdrops of Sparta, Olympus, and Hades. The myth grew, weaving between the nine realms of the Aesir, Vanir, and Jötun. Now, readers are invited to journey alongside Kratos’ mortal creators with a two-volume retrospective chronicling the twenty-year development of the renowned God of War series. Kratos’ saga spans eons and pantheons, and now the creation of those stories can be explored in fastidious detail—from inspired conception and dedicated development to masterful performances and trend-setting design, all through exclusive and intimate interviews with the creative teams that have lent their passion and talent to the award-winning franchise. The God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective is the perfect book set for fans of the iconic game series, and lovers of action-adventure games and mythology. The trials and triumphs of the immortal patron of bloodshed all begin here. This Deluxe Edition Package includes: A two-piece slipcase containing exclusive new cover designs for each book Deluxe gilded edges, ribbed spines, and ribbon bookmarks Two lithographs that depict moments from each era, collected in a bifold portfolio