White Cloud Worlds is an award-winning series of art books that showcase stunning science fiction and fantasy artwork from New Zealand. Edited by Weta Workshop Senior Concept Designer Paul Tobin, the work within these pages celebrates not only the skill of the artists but the breadth of their imaginations. From the beautiful to the bizarre, frightening to fantastical, allow yourself a break from the mundane and get lost in the visually rich creations showcased in these books. You might not want to leave!
This unique publication is the third volume in the White Cloud Worlds series and the largest, most ambitious book to date. It features over 200+ pages of stunning science fiction and fantasy artwork, from over 60 New Zealand artists in a beautifully designed hardcover book.
White Cloud Worlds is edited and art directed by Paul Tobin. Paul is the creator of the White Cloud Worlds series and a senior concept designer at Weta Workshop. Your copy of this book will be signed by Paul.
The book features artwork from over 60 artists, many who have worked on acclaimed film properties such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Mad Max: Fury Road, King Kong, Chappie, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar and District 9.
Their names are also often found on the credit lists of prestigious companies such as Weta Workshop, Valve, Blizzard Entertainment, Wizards of the Coast, Dark Horse Comics, Paizo Publishing, Fantasy Flight Games, Pikpok Games, Spectrum Fantastic Art and Imagine FX (to name just a few).
These Kiwis constitute a wellspring of creativity that has foamed and bubbled for twenty years and is – if the stupendous book you hold in your hand is anything to go by – in no danger of drying up.
Stephen Fry
Weta Workshop Senior Concept Designer Christian Pearce made this cool short film to celebrate the release of White Cloud Worlds in the US! Parental guidance recommended - it gets messy!
Presenting White Cloud Worlds
Find out more about White Cloud Worlds, including exhibition updates, at the White Cloud Worlds website.
