by JR Cook - 11 years ago     show comments

From the makers of Diablo III: Book of Cain, we have a new book coming out with a release date of October 1, 2013. Insight Editions and Blizzard Entertainment has teamed up once again to create a companion edition of Book of Cain called Diablo III: Book of Tyrael.

For those that missed out on the Book of Cain (seriously, go buy it with the link I provided above), you have missed out on probably one of the best Diablo lore books that has ever been made. Not only is there tons of details in the book itself regarding Diablo lore and history, but the look and feel of the book is also amazing. It was meant to look and feel like Cain’s actual journal and it does a fantastic job as the pages themselves feel like they would have come out of a journal and all of the art is done with pencil sketches. It is really my favorite book I own from the Blizzard Entertainment Universe.

So with that said, I have really high hopes with the Book of Tyrael – and with the release date coming in October this could be a precursor to us hearing about the Diablo 3 expansion at BlizzCon in November.

Click the below image of the cover for the higher resolution version.

You can read the full announcement here:

Blizzard Entertainment and Insight Editions are proud to announce the newest book in the Diablo series,Diablo III: Book of Tyrael!

Diablo III: Book of Tyrael takes players even further into the events in Sanctuary with a detailed and beautifully crafted book of lore as seen through the eyes of Tyrael, a former archangel of the High Heavens. Here, in this illustrated and comprehensive tome, he reveals never-before-known secrets about the history of the world, the dark threats that yet face mankind, and his decision to join the ranks of humanity as a mortal.

This 148 page hardcover book is set to release this October, and it features never-before-known stunning original art and writings from iconic Diablo series characters such as Leah and Deckard Cain, as well as a fully removable family tree.

Catch a first glimpse of the newly-revealed cover below, and keep an eye out for future updates on how you can pre-order this secret-filled tome!

And the accompanied press release below.

From Insight Editions and Blizzard Entertainment, the makers of critically acclaimed games such as World of Warcraft®, StarCraft® II: Heart of the Swarm™, and Diablo® III, comes this exciting companion edition to Diablo III: Book of Cain. Diablo III: Book of Tyrael gives players an in-depth look into the mind of the Archangel Tyrael and chronicles his involvement in the Diablo universe’s Eternal Conflict.

One of the most exciting and visceral action role-playing franchises in history, Diablo has become a worldwide gaming phenomenon. Diablo III: Book of Tyrael takes players even further into the universe with a detailed and beautifully crafted book of lore as seen through the eyes of Tyrael. As a former archangel of the High Heavens, Tyrael ranks among the most important and influential characters in the Diablo franchise. Here, in this illustrated and comprehensive tome, he reveals never-before-known secrets about the history of the world, the dark threats that yet face mankind, and his decision to join the ranks of humanity as a mortal. In Tyrael’s own words, “Forevermore we shall stand together, angels and men, in the light of this glorious new dawn.”

Featuring stunning original art throughout, writings from iconic Diablo series characters such as Leah and Deckard Cain, and a fully removable family tree.

Release Date: October 1, 2013
Features: 148 pages — 7.75″ x 10″
Format: Hardcover
Retail Price: $39.99
ISBN: 978-1-60887-279-4
Ages: 17+

About Blizzard Entertainment: Known for blockbuster hits including the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games.

Insight Editions is a publisher focused on creating superlative illustrated books on photography, music, and popular culture. Lavishly produced and visually stimulating, every volume from Insight is dedicated to the skillful interplay of word and image. The books produced are unique works that combine the highest quality print production values with time-honored publishing traditions and rich subject matter. Elegant and informative, books from Insight showcase the best of art and photography in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker’s craft. (www.insighteditions.com)