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THE ART OF TOMB RAIDER -BRAND NEW TOMB RAIDER ART BOOK

The Tomb Raider series has had some of the most inspirational and awe-inspiring artwork of video game history. Most of this art has remained hidden, locked away never to be seen by anyone other than the team working on the games... Until now! Coming 2009 is a brand new piece of Tomb Raider merchandise that will have you drooling with anticipation. For the first time ever, the Tomb Raider artwork will be celebrated in its entirety as Dreams and Visions Press bring us a comprehensive look into the series with their incredible new 'Art of Tomb Raider' book.

Over the coming months Planet Lara will be bringing you an exclusive look into the making of this brand new art book.

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Dreams and Visions Press announces the Art of Tomb Raider

Campbell, CA – May 11, 2008

Dreams and Visions Press, a small publishing firm located in Campbell, California, has announced its follow up release to the critically acclaimed Art of Ralph McQuarrie compendium. The sophomore effort will showcase artwork from one of the video game industry’s pre-eminent franchises, Tomb Raider. Concentrating on Lara Croft’s adventures in the digital world, the book will encompass artwork from the video game franchise spanning its inception to the latest next generation game, Underworld. The book will coincide with the release of the next generation game in late 2008.

Among other artists, the book will contain early sketches from Lara Croft’s creator Toby Gard, as well as never-seen-before storyboards, concept sketches, production art, and finished renderings. Eidos and Crystal Dynamics are working closely with Dreams and Visions Press to ensure that the legacy of Lara Croft is properly manifested and translated into print form.

“On Lara’s 12th anniversary, we are excited to finally offer this sort of tribute to her adventures,” says Lara Croft creator Toby Gard of Crystal Dynamics. “It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase the artists’ work who bring Lara’s adventures to life in such brilliant and vibrant form.”

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ABOUT Dreams and Visions Press - As a small, high-end publishing firm, Dreams and Visions Press released the aforementioned Art of Ralph McQuarrie book in May of 2007 to an enthusiastic audience. Ralph McQuarrie was one of the premiere cinematic artists and is best known for his groundbreaking work on the original Star Wars Trilogy.

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