Jes Goodwin's eldar art books

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**reds8n**

..give this it's own thread so people don't miss it :

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/The-Eldar-Collection-2018

A collection of renowned designer Jes Goodwin’s concept sketches for Craftworld Aeldari, Drukhari, Harlequins and Ynnari, this is a rare glimpse into the creation, design and evolution of Citadel miniatures. Packed with never-before-seen illustrations – many taken directly from the designer’s personal sketchbooks – with detailed annotations explaining how and why choices have been made, pointing out standout features and giving hints as to the characters’ place in the wider world of Warhammer 40,000 this isn’t just a must-have for fans of the Aeldari – it’s an essential purchase for anyone who wants an insight into the processes that fuel the creation of the world’s finest fantasy miniatures.

The Eldar Collection is presented as 2 hardback books in an attractive slipcase:

Book 1 – The Asuryani Sketchbook

This 136-page book features sketches of the Avatar of Khaine, Farseers, Warlocks,
Autarchs, Aspect Warriors, Wraith constructs and more, with a focus on the vehicles and characters of the Craftworld Aeldari. Included a variety of runes and iconography, banners, weapons, alternate helmet designs, equipment details and sketches that would become some of the Aeldari's most iconic special characters.

Book 2 – The Drukhari Sketchbook

This 100-page book focuses on the Drukhari, from their earliest incarnations to their current forms, with sketches of Warriors, Hellions, Reavers, Scourges, Haemonculi Covens, Mandrakes, Incubi and a selection of vehicles and beasts. Also included are sketches of the Exodites, Harlequins and Ynnari, along with a timeline of the life of Yvrainne. Along with these are a variety of runes and iconography, banners, weapons, hair styles, alternate helmet designs and equipment details. Both books feature a foreword by Phil Kelly.

..sounds/looks nice , lovely even.. but a bit too steep for me I think.

edit : plus I just remembered I already have the eldar one

**Yodhrin**

*sigh* Of course. Of course when GW do finally listen to people's requests for more artbooks and greater access to concept art, their response comes in the form of an expensive hardback thingie.

I get that "collectors" are a big moneymaker and they want the books that they'll probably only ever read once if at all before sticking them on a shelf to occasionally remember they own it to be fancy, but I'd happily bet GW 75 quid that putting out a normal softback Pleb Edition for a less gratuitous pricetag would generate enough sales to more than cover the small loss in Fancy Edition sales you'd experience as some "collectors" refuse to buy because it's not exclusive enough for them any more.

**chromedog**

I still have my signed copy of "the gothic and the eldritch" by Jes.

I don't have enough love left for the company to pay for this one, even if he is the only designer they have left with any "feel" for the material.

**insaniak**

As much of a fan as I am of Jes' work, that's far more than I would be prepared to pay for books that ugly.

**Overread**

I have to say this is just the kind of books I wish GW would produce, but yeah £75 is a very steep price tag. Then again GW focuses on these being limited sale items all the time so it kind of makes sense that they are pitching them at the limited market with a higher tag.

I'd have been happier to see them in the sub £50 bracket. At least then with two books that's not as big a sting to the wallet for what are essentially large picture books.; it also brings the prices down closer to standrad coffeebook prices which is basically what they are.

Sadly I think GW does well enough with short print runs and a higher price rather than long term print runs and a lower price.

**Pacific**

That is rather a lot of money, although that's some excellent art and possibly some of the most influential in terms of the history of the development of 40k. For the Elder I don't think it's ever really been bettered.

I still have examples of these from WD127, when they were first printed (actually the first issue of the mag I bought, come to think of it!)

**Kroem**

Nice, I love the Dark Eldar art so this will definitely go on the list.

75 quid is a bit steep but hey it's only a one time thing!

**beartree**

Loving the cleanliness of the design. Although the price tag really puts me off buying these, I assume this is a real life example of a “Giffen good”.

**Splog**

How big are these? (I’m assuming they’re the same size as the Eldar sketchbook). A4? A5?

**Hollow**

Looks good. I'll be getting one. I'm glad it is at a price point that will put off poor people.

**Iracundus**

Some of the Craftworlder sketches no doubt will be the original ones from decades ago. I'm more interested in what (if any) modern takes Jes has on the Exodites and Harlequins. Of course there are the Ynnari as well.

**Crimson**

I am tempted, but yeah, kinda expensive... I wonder how much stuff there is in these that were not already in 'Eldritch and Gothic'?

**DeffDred**

Hollow wrote:
Looks good. I'll be getting one. I'm glad it is at a price point that will put off poor people.

This is 40k. Many people here have spent more money on variant head options for a squad of plastic menz.

I'm glad I have the ability to draw my own version for free.
No need to spend money on unfinished sketches because I'm not a talentless fool.

Sounds a bit rude doesn't it?

**Kirasu**

Kroem wrote:
Nice, I love the Dark Eldar art so this will definitely go on the list.

75 quid is a bit steep but hey it's only a one time thing!

Let me know what kind of car you want to buy so I can overcharge you for the same model.. It's only a one time thing!

These books are a good idea but its mind boggling at the zero production effort. The WFB skaven and empire books were cool, so is the Horus Heresy art books as they have A LOT more to them then just B/W sketches

**insaniak**

DeffDred wrote:

I'm glad I have the ability to draw my own version for free.
No need to spend money on unfinished sketches because I'm not a talentless fool.

Sounds a bit rude doesn't it?

More than a bit, yes. Having the ability to do something yourself doesn't have to preclude the ability to appreciate someone else's work.

**DeffDred**

insaniak wrote:
DeffDred wrote:

I'm glad I have the ability to draw my own version for free.
No need to spend money on unfinished sketches because I'm not a talentless fool.

Sounds a bit rude doesn't it?

More than a bit, yes. Having the ability to do something yourself doesn't have to preclude the ability to appreciate someone else's work.

I think you missed the sarcasm in my response.
I already own the Gothic and the Eldritch. So no need to repurchase them. This is something I'll hard pass on but I wouldn't mind a look at the newer stuff. These days I just don't have any need for more books.

**Duskweaver**

If it was about half the price I might consider it.

**Thebiggesthat**

Really not seeing the issue with the price, it's what I'd expect from what looks like a premium product. Pre-ordered!

**Prometheum5**

Thebiggesthat wrote:
Really not seeing the issue with the price, it's what I'd expect from what looks like a premium product. Pre-ordered!

Same. It's a two-book hardcover set with a slipcase. A hundred bucks US seems fair.

**GoatboyBeta**

It is a bit expensive, but then I've always been a sucker for Jess's designs and sketches especially the Eldar. So I caved and ordered a copy alongside the DE Codex

I doubt there will be anything about the Ynnari in the books beyond the triumvirate, but I am really looking forward to what Jess and GW cook up for them in the future.

**Messiah**

I don’t see anything written about limited edition on this one. Then again, GW have been remarkabla bad at writing that out lately. I figure I can wait a bit on a product, and then a week later, its out of stock for good..

**CragHack**

Haha, what the hell. It's 75 euros and 75 gbp.

**Art Steventon**

£75 for 236 pages of artwork, in cloth covered, fabric bound books....

So that’s less than 32pence per page.

The Dark Eldar sketches haven’t been seen in a collection before, and the quality of the scans is perfect - they’ve not been cleaned so you can see the smudges on paper Jes used.

This is a bargain.

**Fafnir**

I'd happily jump on it for $100CDN, but $150 is just way too much.

**Tim the Biovore**

$210AUD

Of course they are.

Of course.

Solid miss for me, I guess.

**Dryaktylus**

CragHack wrote:
Haha, what the hell. It's 75 euros and 75 gbp.

Only for "Rest of EU". And I doubt this is intentional - so better be quick.

**Hollow**

DeffDred wrote:
Hollow wrote:
Looks good. I'll be getting one. I'm glad it is at a price point that will put off poor people.

This is 40k. Many people here have spent more money on variant head options for a squad of plastic menz.

I'm glad I have the ability to draw my own version for free.
No need to spend money on unfinished sketches because I'm not a talentless fool.

Sounds a bit rude doesn't it?

Come on? Seriously? You thought I was making a sincere comment? I know Americans aren't big on sarcasm, I know this is typed... but yeash...

**Nova_Impero**

That is really cool to see.

**Absolutionis**

It's almost a bit heretical to put up old drawings by Goodwin in a book and slap on the corporate-mandated "Asuryani" and "Drukhari" on the covers.

**insaniak**

Absolutionis wrote:
It's almost a bit heretical to put up old drawings by Goodwin in a book and slap on the corporate-mandated "Asuryani" and "Drukhari" on the covers.

Both books are actually just page after page of Jes scrawling 'They're fething ELDAR' in red crayon.