The Art of Journey Releases in September
Posted by Jenova on August 27th, 2012
Seeing how Journey has resonated with players across the world, we wanted to work with the Santa Monica Studio to provide a deeper look into the visual development behind this critically acclaimed hit. So, we’re excited to let everyone know that we will be presenting you with a wonderful first-time look at the extensive artwork that went into bringing Journey to life. It’s the first book directly inspired by one of our games and is titled The Art of Journey and will be available for purchase in September.
This book, designed and written by Matt Nava, art director on Journey, provides an insider’s view into the stylistic influences, narrative functions, and game design goals that shaped the final look of the game. Readers will discover how Journey’s landscapes, cut-scenes, and much-loved robed traveler came to be. For your enjoyment, The Art of Journey will come bound as an embossed hardcover book filled with gorgeous concept art, intricate pencil drawings, and 3D models printed in full color on art-quality paper.
In addition, the book has an innovative “augmented reality” feature powered by the Daqri 4D platform. By downloading a free companion app, readers will be able to point their smartphone or tablet’s camera at special images and see animated 3D models appear straight from the game. It’s a truly unique and innovative way to more fully experience the artwork of Journey.
We are especially proud to include a tribute in the book to the game’s players. Journey’s touching experience and memorable visuals have inspired many players to create their own artwork. Matt has collected some of the team’s favorites in a special fan art section which I hope will speak to those of you who have been moved by the Journey experience.
The Art of Journey will be accompanied by a voucher that will allow readers to download a free copy of the game’s soundtrack to their PS3.
Please continue to stay tuned for updates and sneak peeks for The Art of Journey. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out the Journey Collector’s Edition, which will be available on store shelves this coming Tuesday, August 28.
35 Comments:
August 27th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Is the book available for pre-order anywhere yet?
August 27th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
I hope it can be available in Hong Kong, if not, Can I pre-order it in your store?
August 27th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Can you put this on amazon or something, so its easy for everyone around the world to order(I’m from Australia).
August 27th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Are you possibly accepting fan art submissions for this book? http://zoroko.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d4vyqhl
August 27th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
I’m so excited for you! Your video was sending chills in waves.
August 27th, 2012 at 10:35 pm
Will the augmented reality app also be available for PS3 users using PSEye or a webcam attachment, or the Vita, or how about the PC using a webcam? Or all three? I don’t have any of the fancy cellphones or tablets, spreading out the options would be nice!
August 28th, 2012 at 12:10 am
Renee, the book is bring released next month and is already well in its print production. You’re a little late on that one.
August 28th, 2012 at 2:46 am
@Kevin:
The book isn’t open for pre-orders yet.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages to see when it does open up for pre-orders somewhere.
@DreamsCreator:
I’ll try to see if we can get it up on the TGC store. There has been a huge amount of support for us selling it, so I’ll see what we can do.
August 28th, 2012 at 2:49 am
@Renee:
We aren’t accepting fan art and we never solicited any fan art for the book. Matt and Sony asked specific people to use their fan art. (I helped with translating for Japanese people.)
Thanks for sharing your art, by the way!
@Johnno:
From what we know at this point, it will only be available on iOS and Android products. If they bring it to the PC, Vita, or PS3, we’ll update it on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
August 28th, 2012 at 4:31 am
Seeing my photographies in this book makes me so, so happy. Thank you very much TGC for making this possible 
August 28th, 2012 at 4:59 am
‘Seeing how Journey has resonated with players across the world,’
…means that this book HAS to be available to ‘players across the world’. It would be a huge slap in the face if you restricted distribution to the US alone.
I would definitely pay a premium to own this. Please make it happen. >_<
August 28th, 2012 at 6:09 am
Wow! I’m very excited to see this!
Any idea how much it will be on release? I will be watching for the pre-order!
August 28th, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Will Journey be re-released to support the Oculus Rift?
August 28th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Amazing! I am excited for this book even more after watching the video, the printer/book design studio you are working with sounds like they care about how they craft their books which I feel will really do Journey the justice and care it is due. It’s going to be special! I know it!
August 28th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
@Corky McButterpants: (Love the name)
If Sony restricts the sale from Europeans on sites like Amazon.com, it means that they’re trying to get it released.
We don’t know what Sony’s specific plans are for regions or pricing at this point, but we’ll update our Facebook and Twitter pages with info when it comes up.
August 28th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
@Haley:
Currently we only know that it’ll be released in September.
@Rags:
No, it won’t be updated to support the Oculus Rift.
We’re hard at work on our next game, so we can’t really spend the time and retroactively update our games for it, even though it sounds cool.
August 29th, 2012 at 12:09 am
Can’t wait till it’s here..
Quite literally.. can’t wait..
August 30th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
thanks.
September 1st, 2012 at 5:57 am
any chance for a collectors edition with the physical soundtrack?
September 1st, 2012 at 9:45 am
Hi
I am graphic designer in Korea.
Journey to the amazing was impressed.
Emotional, and that is fantastic.
Journey art book, I want to have.
When can I buy art book, is it?
Anywhere
Web site that you can purchase
Please let me know.
September 1st, 2012 at 3:10 pm
@Christian:
There won’t be a bundle of both, so the best thing you can do is just buy the CE and the CD.
@kcwside:
We might have the art book up on our store, http://store.thatgamecompany.com , but we do know too much about availability at this time.
You can follow @TGCStore on Twitter or keep an eye out on our store to see if you can get it.
September 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Any details on the size of the book or number of pages?
Hopefully it’s bigger than the artbooks included in most CE of games.
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September 5th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
@Mike this is a full-fledged art book, at almost 200 pages. I just saw and held the actual final book for the first time myself, it’s very pretty.
The book is 9 inches x 12 inches across, with a special gold embossed logo on the front cover.
September 5th, 2012 at 7:56 pm
I want to buy this… Do you know when and where I can buy this book?
September 6th, 2012 at 12:31 am
it is out at http://shop.bluecanvas.com/merchandise/journey-art-book
September 8th, 2012 at 9:32 am
I sincerely hope that you make this available worldwide, or at the very least to Europe. Europe have already been disappointed with the lack of the Collector’s Edition in their region and a lack of this in-addition would be truly sad. Please please please consider other regions with this release.
September 9th, 2012 at 12:01 am
I just pre-ordered my art-book. I would love to know if I’m with-in the 750. Not to sell, but to have great art-work, singed by great people. I’m almost biting my nails of to see if it is. Is there anyway to find out if I am?
September 9th, 2012 at 6:32 am
I am from Australia and i am trying to pre-order the book from http://shop.bluecanvas.com/merchandise/journey-art-book
And every time i submit i get “Transaction Declined” are you blocking people from overseas from pre-ordering the book?
September 10th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
From the official bluecanvas page: INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: The Art of Journey will be available on Amazon at the beginning of October. We suggest you hold your order till then to receive the best shipping rates.
September 10th, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Thanks for that Sunni, i did not see it on their page.
Still a shame though would have loved to get one of those singed copies while they were still available. 
October 4th, 2012 at 4:04 am
I hope this book becomaes available in South Africa.
I have played this game so many times and loved everytime I play it. It moves me like never before. Thank you TGC you really made my year with this game.
October 5th, 2012 at 2:05 am
Is this still coming out? It says the release was mid to late September and now were going on mid October and I haven’t heard anything. Anyone know what’s up?
December 18th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Hi,
Does anyone know if this is still scheduled to arrive in the UK?
I can then decide whether or not to import one.
I hope someone can help.
Thanks.
December 18th, 2012 at 7:54 pm
International customers can find more information about purchasing The Art of Journey here: http://shop.bluecanvas.com/merchandise/journey-art-book.
The best option is to purchase through Amazon. I hope this helps!
