The Art of Queen: The Eye--The Making of an Unparalleled Computer Action Game

By David McCandless

Book Overview

In the not-too-distant future, the last surviving remnants of urban society are governed by a vast network known as The Eye. The Eye wanted to ensure that the very roots of creative thought were burnt... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765191261
• ISBN13: 9780765191267
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

The Art of Queen - The Eye

The impressive emergence of the renowned rock group Queen into the world of action-adventure computer games is chronicled in this fascinating, lavishly illustrated book and CD-ROM. The art of Queen: The Eye Book and CD-ROM pakage introduces audiences to the futuristic, post-apocalyptic world of The Eye and presents the behind-the-scenes work that made the game a reaality. Included are lush designs, character sketches, and finished artwork, from concept to final execution, capturing the essence of the band and their pioneering foray into action-adventure games. The CD-ROM provides a sneak preview and interactive introduction to the exciting five-disk CD-ROM game Queen: The Eye, a musical and visual extravaganza inspired by the innovative work of Queen. From back cover of book: In the not-too-distant future, the last surviving remnants of urban society are governed by a vast network known as The Eye. The Eye wanted to ensure that the very roots of creative thought were burnt from the memory of humanity, so it established special agents to patrol the network. Agent Dubrock uncovered forbidden musical archives, and as he watched and listened, the truth of the state he worked for slowly began to dawn on him. But before he could react, The Eye's murderous creation "Death on Two Legs" moved in the the kill..... - The worlds of music and gaming brought together to create a unique computer action game - The adventure dramatically brought to life through stunning computer artwork - Introduction from Queen - Designs, character sketches and finished artwork - from initial idea to final execution - Exclusive CD-ROM taking you on a journey through the world of QUEEN - THE EYE

A good book about computer games

First in its kind perhaps, this book tells a lot about computer games. Worth reading for those who are into graphics and image programming.....