The Art of Journey

The Art of Journey is a digital PDF art book featuring the artwork and illustrations of Matthew Nava for the video game Journey. This edition is available for instant download.

Nava joined thatgamecompany in 2008 and helped bring Flower to completion before creating the art for Journey. Over the next three years, he developed the unique character and visual style that became signature aspects of the game.

Art of Journey: Book Overview

The Art of Journey presents the visual work created for Journey, a game developed by thatgamecompany in Santa Monica, California. Matthew Nava served as the game’s art director and contributed beyond his visual duties to areas such as level design, event scripting, character animation, cutscene design, and implementation.

This digital edition is a useful reference for fans of video game art, students of game design, and readers interested in the creative process behind a game praised for its artistic achievements.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Artwork and illustrations by Matthew Nava for Journey.
• The visual style and character design developed during the game’s production.
• A look at the design work tied to Journey’s world, backstory, and narrative.
• Evidence of Nava’s collaboration with the thatgamecompany team.
• A PDF edition of the art book with 173 pages of visual material.

Why This Book Matters

Journey was created by thatgamecompany, a small studio known for visually innovative games. Matthew Nava’s art became a key part of the game’s identity, and his work helped shape its meaning, message, and experience.

This collection preserves the visual direction behind one of the praised artistic achievements in the medium.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping.

Access is available after purchase. The PDF can be opened on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and standard reading applications.

FAQ

Can I access the book immediately after purchase? Yes. This digital download is available as soon as the order is complete.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. The Art of Journey is delivered as a digital file.

Which devices can read this PDF? The file works with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and most PDF readers.

Download your copy of The Art of Journey and explore the artwork behind a landmark video game.