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Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness Japanese Art Book

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Publisher: EnterBrain
Pages: 223 Pages
Release: December 17th 2003
​Original Price: ¥2800
​Language: Japanese
A CG collection of the latest work "Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness", a fan-coveted book containing a number of valuable setting pictures!

Official fansite Tomb-of-Ash has scanned in this book for preservation. To download a PDF version, check out his page here!

The Official Art of Tomb Raider

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Publisher: Dreams and Visions Press
Pages: 568 Pages
Release: 31 March 2010
​Original Price: US $55.00
​​Language: English
The Art of Tomb Raider is the first book to present every significant piece of Tomb Raider art from all the games and adventures of Lara Croft. This gallery of art is presented in a two volume, 568 page book. Volume 1 chronicles Tomb Raider through Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness. Volume 2 chronicles Tomb Raider: Legend through Tomb Raider: Underworld. The two volume set is house in a slipcase. 
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See the first ever sketches of Lara Croft by Toby Gard, unreleased concept art, storyboards and promotional art and fascinating insights into the evolution of design and visualization of all the Tomb Raider games.

The Art of Tomb Raider: Underworld

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Release: 2008
Pages: 74 Pages
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​Language: English
A pre-order item from Play.com and Gamestop.com with copies of Tomb Raider: Underworld.

Contains images of 3D models of Lara Croft in various outfits, her friends and enemies and various pictures of locations.

Tomb Raider (2013) Mini Art Book

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Language: English
Release: March 5th 2013
This mini art book was a part of the Tomb Raider (2013) Collector's Edition.

Tomb Raider - The Art of Survival

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Language: English
Publisher: BradyGames
Release: 18th March 2013
Pages: 272 Pages
​Price: US $40
A survivor is born

Every hero has a beginning...

When fledgling archaeologist Lara Croft sets sail aboard the Endurance in search of the legendary island of Yamatai, little does she suspect that events would soon shape her in ways she never expected.

Dangerous terrain, forgotten tombs, deadly islanders, and a mysterious power that few understand all combine to push Lara to her limits. She'll need every skill, every resource at her command as she learns not only to survive, but to become a survivor.

Follow Lara's journey as Tomb Raider: The Art of Survival takes you behind the scenes of the epic re-launch of this iconic series. Filled with exclusive creator commentary and thrilling concept art - much of it never-before-seen - this stunning art book gives you an in-depth look at the mysterious, and often deadly, world of the new Tomb Raider.

Rise of the Tomb Raider - The Official Art Book - Forbidden Planet Exclusive

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Publisher: Square Enix
Pages: 124 Pages
Release: 17th November 2015 (US) | 20th November 2015 (UK)
​Original Price: US $70.00
​Language: English
Limited To: 500
Lara Croft returns, desperate for answers - and seeking a hidden truth. The Art of Rise of the Tomb Raider takes readers on an all-access behind-the-scenes journey for the latest instalment in the critically and commercially acclaimed Tomb Raider franchise. Featuring concept art, 3D renders, sketches and more, accompanied by detailed developer commentary, this book showcases the amazing characters and locations found on Lara’s continuing adventures.

Rise of the Tomb Raider - The Official Art Book - Signed Slipcase Edition - Tomb Raider Store Exclusive

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Publisher: Titan Books
Pages: 224 Pages
Release: November 2015
ISBN: 9781783299973
​Original Price: US $60.00 | UK £40.00
​Language: English
Limited To: 1500
Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Exclusive Edition Art Book is the perfect companion to Lara’s new adventure, taking readers on an all-access journey into the heart of the newest game in the critically and commercially acclaimed Tomb Raider franchise.

Presented in a beautiful clamshell with hardcover bound book and featuring full color concept art, 3D renders, sketches and more, this book showcases the amazingly detailed characters, weapons and equipment, as well as the hostile environments found in Lara’s first Tomb Raiding expedition. Published in partnership with Crystal Dynamics, and with detailed developer commentary, Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at never before seen art from Rise of the Tomb Raider, and the only official art book.
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Featuring epic, high-octane action moments set in the most beautiful yet hostile environments on earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers a cinematic survival action adventure where you will join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition as she seeks to discover the secret of immortality. 

Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book

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Author: Andy McVittie
Pages: 192 Pages
Publisher: Titan Books
Release: November 2015
ISBN: 9781783299966
​Original Price: UK £29.99 | US $39.95 | CAN $52.00
​Language: English
Lara Croft returns, desperate for answers - and seeking a hidden truth. After uncovering an ancient mystery, Lara must explore the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia to find the secret of immortality before a ruthless organization known as Trinity, Lara must use her wits and survival skills, form new alliances, and ultimately embrace her destiny as the Tomb Raider.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book takes readers on an all-access journey through the latest instalment in the critically and commercially acclaimed Tomb Raider franchise, showcasing game concept art, 3D renders, sketches and more, accompanied throughout by detailed developer commentary from the Crystal Dynamics team.

Tomb Raider: The Art and Making of the Film

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Author: Sharon Gosling
Pages: 177 Pages
Publisher: Titan Books
Release: 20 March 2018
ISBN: 9781785657603
Original Price: US $39.95 | CAN $ 50.95 | UK £29.99
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Language: English
Alicia Vikander brings Lara Croft to life on the silver screen in Tomb Raider. Determined to discover the fate of her missing father, Lara sets off on an adventure across the Devil's Sea to the mysterious island of Yamatai, where she uncovers secrets, fights for her life, and discovers the inner strength that will allow her to become the Tomb Raider of legend.

Tomb Raider: The Art and Making of the Film delves into the world of Lara Croft and her journey to become a global hero, with insight and interviews from cast and crew, including Alicia Vikander, Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu and director Roar Uthaug. Packed with full-color concept art, behind the scenes shots and unit stills, this book is an invaluable companion to the film.​

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book

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Author: Paul Davies & Martin Dubeau
Pages: 192 Pages
Publisher: Titan Books
Release: 14th September 2018
ISBN: 9781785659492
​Original Price: US $39.95 | Can $53.95 | £29.99
Language: English
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: The Official Art Book grants readers an in-depth look at the development of the latest instalment in the critically and commercially acclaimed Tomb Raider franchise. This book showcases exclusive concept art, accompanied by interviews with the development team at Eidos-Montréal, and details Lara Croft's defining moment in becoming the Tomb Raider.

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