The Art of BioShock Infinite

The Art of BioShock Infinite explores the visual development of the BioShock Infinite video game through production designs, concept illustrations, and commentary. This digital PDF is available for instant download after purchase.

Commentary text is by Julian Murdoch, with Dorian Hart. The book includes an introduction by Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games, and artwork by a group of contributing artists.

The digital edition contains 188 pages and presents archival visual material from the creation of Columbia, its inhabitants, characters, equipment, and imagined worlds.

Book Overview

The Art of BioShock Infinite is an art book about the design and development of BioShock Infinite. It focuses on Columbia, the floating metropolis at the center of the game, and the visual ideas developed for its characters, environments, factions, and technology.

The contents include chapters on Booker DeWitt, Elizabeth, Songbird, the Founders, Vox Populi, propaganda, vigors, the Sky-Hook, and additional subjects. Early sketches, unused concepts, and production artwork show how visual ideas contributed to the finished game.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Production designs and concept illustrations for BioShock Infinite.
• Artwork focused on Booker DeWitt, Elizabeth, and Songbird.
• Visual development of the Heavy Hitters and Columbia’s populace.
• Designs for the Sky-Hook, vigors, airships, and related game elements.
• Propaganda artwork and visual material connected to Columbia.
• Early concepts and designs that did not appear in the final game.
• An introduction by Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games.

Why This Book Matters

The book documents the artistic process behind a major video game setting. It brings together sketches, designs, and illustrations that trace the development of Columbia and its characters.

It is relevant to readers interested in video game art, concept development, character design, environment design, and the visual world of BioShock Infinite.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, not a physical copy. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps that support PDF files.

FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download of the digital file.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF, so no physical book is shipped.

What devices support the file?
You can read the PDF with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, or reading apps.

Download this digital edition of The Art of BioShock Infinite for reference, reading, and study on a compatible device.