Ever want to have a comprehensive guide to the history of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG artwork? Well look no further as publisher, Udon Entertainment has obtained the liscensing rights needed to publish a complete book series of the current 7,000+ card artworks of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG/OCG from 4k Media. The series is planned to be released in the fourth quarter of 2016, the books will be in stores all across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. For fans looking to get these books, be sure to ask one’s local Barnes and Nobles to reserve copies, or which ever book retailer one prefers to shop at.
Here are some comments from 4K Media and Udon Entertainment during the press conference announcement:
“Yu-Gi-Oh! fans and collectors will appreciate the detailed imagery and drawings from the actual Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game in the beautifully constructed art books published by Udon,” said 4K Media’s Coleman. “Not only is this a wonderful way to admire the beautiful artwork and unique monsters that comprise the card game, but it will also serve to inspire fans and collectors to maintain and build their personal Yu-Gi-Oh! card collections.”
“We are overjoyed to share our passion for Yu-Gi-Oh!’s inspirational artwork and designs as featured on the hundreds of trading cards published to date,” said Udon’s Ko. “These art books are a stunningly detailed reference for collectors, and also provide fans with an exquisite compilation of the cards and characters they may aspire to own. More than anything, they are a tribute to the popularity, reach and longevity of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.”
Source: AnimeNewsNetwork, Crunchyroll
