The creators of Magic: The Gathering and game designer James Wyatt have brought together an compilation of the franchise’s greatest art into a collection book meant for fans of the series, and those interested in overall marvelous illustration work. Featuring over 240 pages of illustrations and details, The Art of Magic: The Gathering Zendikar brings the series to new light with concept art from the franchise’s history coming to light. If you’ve never played the game, before but are looking to get started, you can check out this gameplay guide over at Wizards of the Coast and learn what you’ll need to know before going into your first game.

The Art of Magic: The Gathering is an 2016 illustration book, it is illustrated by James Wyatt, and published by Viz Media. It is currently available in print.

Zendikar’s cover from front to back.

Zendikar is a great addition to the collection of Magic: The Gathering fans, as well as those who enjoy the wonders of illustration. James Wyatt goes into decently sized details for almost every illustration included in the 240 paged collection. Descriptions of creatures and locations provide great insight for new fans looking to get into the series.

Detailed illustrations for nearly each piece of art may give seasoned fans a new retrospect on Magic.

THE GOOD: James Wyatt’s many illustrations featured in the collection book, gets some kind of detailed description explaining the art with a bit of story behind it. The concept art looks absolutely beautiful, and James Wyatt’s style is very awe-inspiring. The many visuals provided in the book look absolute stunning and makes you realize one of the reasons why the series has lasted for so long.

Zendikar is something all true Magic: The Gathering fans should own.

THE BAD: Nothing.

The history of Magic: The Gathering in one collection.

OVERALL THOUGHTS: The Art of Magic: The Gathering Zendikar is a great collection of Magic: The Gathering illustration throughout the years. Featuring work and details from game designer James Wyatt, Zendikar gives seasoned and new fans of Magic: The Gathering new insight into the franchise’s world. Because of this, Zendikar becomes a must have collection for fans of the series, as well as those interested in illustration as a whole. Otaku Dome gives The Art of Magic: The Gathering Zendikar an 95 out of 100.