Dark souls known for its relentless (but fair) difficulty, but it also gained considerable popularity due to its deep, dense lore and story. Have therefore A lot of interesting nuggets lie in the world of the game, even the most avid fans can hardly see and appreciate them all.
Then the good news is that there’s a great book on the way that dives into all that called ‘Abyssal Archive’. Written by Dark Souls scholar ‘Lokey’ over the course of several years, the book is in two volumes and boasts incredible details throughout, with pre-orders due to ship in early 2023.
However, this set won’t be cheap; the standard version alone will set you back €180/$180. There is also a Limited edition on offer for €249/$249 along with the ‘Benefactor Edition’ for a whopping €495/$ 495. You can view each edition on website along with details of what each contains.
Here’s some more from publisher Tune & Fairweather:
Abyssal Archives is the culmination of years of determined research and writing by veteran Souls scholar Lokey, who combined his understanding of the Japanese language and a deep familiarity with Miyazaki’s book to mine for insights. unique from Dark souls‘source of raw materials. All that knowledge has been distilled into these two hardcover volumes for fans interested in a deeper understanding of Lordran’s tumultuous history and the characters’ and characters’ exploits. confusing relationship.
The set also contains a Lordran folding companion map by artist Judson Cowan. Individually bound and placed with the books, this map rounds out the set, making Abyssal Archives The ultimate reference for fans of Miyazaki’s gothic masterpiece. Drawn with the aid of a 3D map viewer to ensure the fidelity of both level geometry and scale, this expansive map is the most faithful representation of Lordran ever created.
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