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'''''The Art of Splatoon''''' is a book of official art from {{S}}, released in Japan on {{date|2015-10-10}}, North America on {{date|2017-07-11}}, and in Europe on {{date|2017-07-13}}. It was originally set to come out in both North American and European markets in June.<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/the-art-of-splatoon-coming-to-north-america-in-june/ Nintendo Everything: ''The Art of Splatoon'' coming to North America and Europe in June]</ref> It contains over 300 pages of concept art, character designs, and other topics from the game,<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/splatoon-art-book-being-released-in-japan/ Nintendo Everything: ''Splatoon'' art book being released in Japan]</ref> with the English version containing an additional 7 pages of {{S2}} concept art at the end. The book is published by [[Wikipedia:Kadokawa Dwango|Kadokawa Dwango]] and is sold for 2400 yen plus tax.<ref>[http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/08087698.html Famitsu: 【先出し週刊ファミ通】『''Splatoon''(スプラトゥーン)』サントラに続いて、300ページ超の大ボリューム設定資料集が発売決定!(2015年9月10日発売号)]</ref> The English version is published by [[wikipedia:Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse Comics]] and sold for $39.99.
'''''The Art of Splatoon''''' is a book of official art from {{S}}, released in Japan on {{date|2015-10-10}}, North America on {{date|2017-07-11}}, and in Europe on {{date|2017-07-13}}. It was originally set to come out in both North American and European markets in June.<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/the-art-of-splatoon-coming-to-north-america-in-june/ Nintendo Everything: ''The Art of Splatoon'' coming to North America and Europe in June]</ref> It contains over 300 pages of concept art, character designs, and other topics from the game,<ref>[http://nintendoeverything.com/splatoon-art-book-being-released-in-japan/ Nintendo Everything: ''Splatoon'' art book being released in Japan]</ref> with the English version containing an additional 7 pages of {{S2}} concept art at the end. The book is published by [[Wikipedia:Kadokawa Dwango|Kadokawa Dwango]] and is sold for 2400 yen plus tax.<ref>[http://www.famitsu.com/news/201509/08087698.html Famitsu: 【先出し週刊ファミ通】『''Splatoon''(スプラトゥーン)』サントラに続いて、300ページ超の大ボリューム設定資料集が発売決定!(2015年9月10日発売号)]</ref> The English version is published by [[wikipedia:Dark Horse Comics|Dark Horse Comics]] and sold for $39.99.
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After the English release, the artbook went on to receive translations in other languages. In Spring 2018, a Simplified Chinese version of the book, published by Jiuzhou Press, was released. This is the first piece of ''Splatoon'' media to receive a licensed Simplified Chinese translation. The localization for the objects and characters of the game uses a mixture of terms that were already popular among fans along with new names that the translator felt would be more accurate.<ref>[https://www.chuapp.com/article/285253.html 《''Splatoon''艺术设定集》的译者是怎么炼成的?] (Interview with Ping An, translator of the Simplified Chinese version)</ref> Later that year, a French edition of the book was released on {{date|2018-11-28}} by Soleil Productions. A Spanish edition was released on {{date|2019-06-21}} by Norma Editorial. A German edition was released on {{date|2019-10-29}} by Carlsen Verlag. These versions of the artbook are based on the English edition.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUujRUox7k&t=165 {{YT}} Présentation – ''THE ART OF SPLATOON''] (The "Living Things" section that starts at 2:45 contains some untranslated English text in the background. Notably, the "C" and "M" in the Squid Sisters section are not changed to correspond to their French names.)</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/OscarValiente_/status/1141993397777031168 {{TWI}} Tweet from @OscarValiente_]</ref>
After the English release, the artbook went on to receive translations in other languages. In Spring 2018, a Simplified Chinese version of the book, published by Jiuzhou Press, was released. This is the first piece of ''Splatoon'' media to receive a licensed Simplified Chinese translation. The localization for the objects and characters of the game uses a mixture of terms that were already popular among fans along with new names that the translator felt would be more accurate.<ref>[https://www.chuapp.com/article/285253.html 《''Splatoon''艺术设定集》的译者是怎么炼成的?] (Interview with Ping An, translator of the Simplified Chinese version)</ref> Later that year, a French edition of the book was released on {{date|2018-11-28}} by Soleil Productions. A Spanish edition was released on {{date|2019-06-21}} by Norma Editorial. A German edition was released on {{date|2019-10-29}} by Carlsen Verlag. These versions of the artbook are based on the English edition.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKUujRUox7k&t=165 {{YT}} Présentation – ''THE ART OF SPLATOON''] (The "Living Things" section that starts at 2:45 contains some untranslated English text in the background. Notably, the "C" and "M" in the Squid Sisters section are not changed to correspond to their French names.)</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/OscarValiente_/status/1141993397777031168 {{TWI}} Tweet from @OscarValiente_]</ref>


==Contents==
The artbook contains several sections focusing on different topics related to the game. The English version of the book has the following sections:
The artbook contains several sections focusing on different topics related to the game. The English version of the book has the following sections:


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*LIVING THINGS
*LIVING THINGS
**Boys & Girls
**[[Inkling|Boys & Girls]]
**Squid Sisters
**[[Squid Sisters]]
**Cap'n Cuttlefish
**[[Cuttlefish|Cap'n Cuttlefish]]
**Judd
**[[Judd]]
**Sheldon
**[[Sheldon]]
**Annie & Moe
**[[Annie]] & [[Moe]]
**Jelonzo
**[[Jelonzo]]
**Crusty Sean
**[[Crusty Sean]]
**Spyke
**[[Spyke]]
**Others
**Others
**Octarians
**[[Octarian]]s


*WEAPONS & GEAR
*WEAPONS & GEAR
**Weapons
**[[Weapon]]s
**Gear
**[[Gear]]


*WORLD
*WORLD
**Octo Valley
**[[Octo Valley (location)|Octo Valley]]
**Bluefin Depot
**[[Bluefin Depot]]
**Blackbelly Skatepark
**[[Blackbelly Skatepark]]
**Urchin Underpass
**[[Urchin Underpass]]
**Kelp Dome
**[[Kelp Dome]]
**Moray Towers
**[[Moray Towers]]
**Camp Triggerfish
**[[Camp Triggerfish]]
**Port Mackerel
**[[Port Mackerel]]
**Other
**Other
**Sunken Scrolls
**[[Sunken Scroll]]s
**Graffiti
**[[Graffiti]]
**UI Design
**UI Design


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**Storyboards
**Storyboards
**Promotional Video
**Promotional Video
**Twitter & Tumblr
**[[Squid Research Lab|Twitter & Tumblr]]
**Rough Sketches
**Rough Sketches
**Squid Manga
**Squid Manga
**4-Panel Comics
**[[Mellow Squid 4-Panel Comic|4-Panel Comics]]
**Splatoon 2
**{{S2}}
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Art book promo 2.png|A promo of two pages on the [[Squid Sisters]]. (The "A" and "H" stand for their Japanese names, "Aori" and "Hotaru.")
Art book promo 2.png|A promo of two pages on the [[Squid Sisters]]. (The "A" and "H" stand for their Japanese names, "Aori" and "Hotaru.")
The Art of Splatoon Spyke.png|Information on [[Spyke]].
The Art of Splatoon Spyke.png|Information on [[Spyke]].
Judd and a human in Squid Manga.png|[[Judd]] and an unidentified person in a human-made manga predicting the future of the world
Judd and a human in Squid Manga.png|[[Judd]] and [[the professor]] in a human-made manga predicting the future of the world
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Revision as of 23:06, 18 February 2024

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The Art of Splatoon is a book of official art from Splatoon, released in Japan on 10 October 2015, North America on 11 July 2017, and in Europe on 13 July 2017. It was originally set to come out in both North American and European markets in June.[1] It contains over 300 pages of concept art, character designs, and other topics from the game,[2] with the English version containing an additional 7 pages of Splatoon 2 concept art at the end. The book is published by Kadokawa Dwango and is sold for 2400 yen plus tax.[3] The English version is published by Dark Horse Comics and sold for $39.99.

After the English release, the artbook went on to receive translations in other languages. In Spring 2018, a Simplified Chinese version of the book, published by Jiuzhou Press, was released. This is the first piece of Splatoon media to receive a licensed Simplified Chinese translation. The localization for the objects and characters of the game uses a mixture of terms that were already popular among fans along with new names that the translator felt would be more accurate.[4] Later that year, a French edition of the book was released on 28 November 2018 by Soleil Productions. A Spanish edition was released on 21 June 2019 by Norma Editorial. A German edition was released on 29 October 2019 by Carlsen Verlag. These versions of the artbook are based on the English edition.[5][6]

Contents

The artbook contains several sections focusing on different topics related to the game. The English version of the book has the following sections:

Table of contents

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese スプラトゥーン イカすアートブック
Supuratūn Ikasu Ātobukku
Splatoon Fresh Artbook
CanadaFrance French The Art of Splatoon The Art of Splatoon
Germany German The Art of Splatoon The Art of Splatoon
SpainMexico Spanish El arte de Splatoon The art of Splatoon
China Chinese (Simplified) Splatoon艺术设定集
Splatoon yìshù shèdìng jí
Splatoon artbook

See also

References