The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft

The drums of war thunder once again...

World of Warcraft redefined online gaming for millions and millions of people, and in the fifteen years since its launch, each new chapter in the game’s story has been bolstered through the Blizzard Entertainment’s incredible cinematics.

The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft goes behind the scenes with the team who built the game’s stunning movies. With never-before-seen concept art and accounts of the creative and technical process, this is the definitive visual gallery of how countless artists brought the world of Azeroth to life in incredible detail and motion. The first instalment in a new series, The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft: Volume 1 is a visual chronicle covering the cinematics from the beginning of World of Warcraft through to the Warlords of Draenor expansion

About the Author

Matt Burns is a senior writer on Blizzard Entertainment's Creative Development team. During his time at the company, he has helped create licensed and ancillary fiction for the World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and Overwatch universes. His projects include authoring Diablo III: Book of Tyrael and co-authoring the New York Times-bestselling illustrated history books World of Warcraft Chronicle: Volumes I, II, and III.