This year, everyone’s favorite pink blob, Kirby, is turning 30. He might not be as popular as Mario, but Kirby and his games have nevertheless made a huge impact on the video game industry, especially for 2D platformers. If you’re interested in exploring his three-decade career, you can grab the terrific book Kirby: Art and Style Collection for just $17.48 (was $30) right now through Amazon. The hardcover volume is packed with art, behind-the-scenes development details, and more–and is well worth picking up while it’s over 40% off.
$17.48 (was $30)
Kirby: Art and Style Collection was originally released in 2020, but considering that Kirby has only made a handful of video game appearances in the last five years, this book is still mostly up to date. Inside, you’ll find a collection of sketches, artwork, Japanese video game box art, and more pulled from the Nintendo archives. There are also exclusive notes from creators and artists who have worked on the Kirby franchise over the decades.
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If you’re looking for more Kirby reading material, you can also add Kirby’s manga adventures to your collection, as there are several paperback editions of the little fella’s illustrated journeys. Kirby Manga Mania sees the pink puff team up with friends in this officially licensed series by mangaka Hirokazu Hikawa.
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Nintendo Art Book deals
If you’re looking to build a grand collection of Nintendo art and lore books, there’s a lot to choose from currently. Over in Hyrule, The Legend of Zelda series has been the focus of multiple books, and most of them are currently on sale, including the Deluxe Edition of The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia for $51.16 (was $90). And with Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom getting updates for the Switch 2 on June 5, it’s a good excuse to grab the guidebooks for both games, too.
There are also art books for several other Nintendo series worth checking out, including the upcoming Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective launching June 24. The book will cover the visual design of the original Metroid Prime trilogy and is printed on premium paper, stitch-bound, with a lavish cloth hardcover featuring the protagonist, Samus Aran, etched in metallic foil.
As for other books that are available now, we’ve compiled list of more Nintendo art books below, including the Super Mario Encyclopedia, which covers the first 30 years of Nintendo’s iconic plumber. The list also included the Splatoon art books, but it’s worth noting that these are for the Japanese editions only. The US versions have been out of print for years–and the Splatoon 3 book hasn’t been translated into English yet–but even if you can’t read Japanese, the illustrations inside are still gorgeous to look at.
