A new look at the smash-hit animated series!
Dark Horse Books and Amazon MGM Studios present The Art of The Legend of Vox Machina, a new hardcover art book that explores the making of seasons 1 and 2 of the animated show, The Legend of Vox Machina, which is based on Critical Role’s first roleplaying campaign. Written by Meredith Kecskemety (The Legend of Vox Machina, Midnight Gospel) with various interior artists from Titmouse Animation, this book is a must-have for any Critter’s library! The Art of the Legend of Vox Machina also features cover art originally sketched by Sung Jin Ahn, characters by Phil Bourassa, background by Howard Chen, and colors by Arthur Loftis.
Explore Exandria with Vex’ahlia, Vax’ilda, Keyleth, Percy de Rolo, Scanlan Shorthalt, Pike Trickfoot, and Grog Strongjaw! This beautiful hardcover volume will take you behind the scenes of this record-breaking animated television series, with never-before-seen concept art and commentary on the show’s creation.
The Art of The Legend of Vox Machina will also be available in a deluxe edition with packaging inspired by Matthew Mercer’s NPC Shaun Gilmore. The hardcover book features a purple and gold color scheme with holographic foiling and ribbing on the spine to give it the feeling of a classic fantasy tome. The deluxe edition also includes a slipcase, a ribbon bookmark, and a lithograph print.
The Art of The Legend of Vox Machina (hardcover, 192 pages, 9.5×13”) will be available in bookstores on December 10, 2024 and in comic shops on December 11, 2024. It is now available to preorder at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, TFAW, and at your local comic shop and bookstore for $49.99.
The Art of The Legend of Vox Machina Deluxe Edition (hardcover, 192 pages, 9.5×13”) will also be available in bookstores on December 10, 2024 and in comic shops on December 11, 2024. It is now available to preorder at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, TFAW, and at your local comic shop and bookstore for $99.99. Season Three of The Legend of Vox Machina will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide October 3.
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Praise for Amazon Studios’ The Legend of Vox Machina:
“Funny, violent, and well-realized…”—NPR
“For Critical Role’s first animated production, the execution is a natural 20.”—Inverse
“The beauty of this series is in its brilliant renderings of these astonishing scenarios and dreamlike imagery, the wonderful fantastical improvisation that is Dungeons & Dragons.”—Variety
“The result is an exceedingly fun fantasy romp. The Legend of Vox Machina revels in its silliness and its epic battles, but it also knows when to slow down and let its characters breathe.”—Mashable
“When the animation sings and the writing feels natural, The Legend of Vox Machina is perfect popcorn fare.”—Polygon
“Bold, bloody and full of heart, The Legend of Vox Machina is a real delight for fans new and old alike.”—SciFi Now
About Critical Role
Critical Role is one of the fastest growing independent media companies in the world, starting as a roleplaying game between friends and evolving into a new kind of organization dedicated to storytelling, community and imagination. As Critical Role continues to expand the unique universe it has created, with complex stories set in an ever-evolving world, it also continues to create more ways for fans to experience the brand, including both fiction and nonfiction books on the New York Times Best Sellers list, comic books, graphic novels, collectibles, tabletop and roleplaying games, podcasts, live events, and a critically-acclaimed animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina, airing exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, Critical Role has launched two major initiatives: an official 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Critical Role Foundation (CRF), and a tabletop game publishing company, Darrington Press. With an original cast of award-winning veteran voice actors who are also co-founders of the company, including Matthew Mercer, Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel, Laura Bailey and Liam O’Brien, Critical Role is committed to ensuring anyone can discover its stories, characters and community. For more information on Critical Role go to www.critrole.com.
