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There are several official art books on the ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' franchise available, most of them cover CG and illustration artworks by Tetsuya Nomura and in one case of Shiro Amano, who illustrates the novels, mangas and calendars. The demand of the books varies, some only offer art with little information about design decisions and development while other are full fleshed out companion guides like the [[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts II Ultimania Alpha]]. Additionally the [[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]] Special Edition contains a small sized art book with exclusive image material.
Several '''''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}''''' '''art books''' have been released; these feature CG artwork and concept art by Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other artists, such as Shiro Amano, who illustrates the ''Kingdom Hearts'' novels, manga, and calendars. While some art books present little information, others are complete with design decisions and information about how a particular piece developed, such as the [[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|''Kingdom Hearts Series'' Ultimania Alpha]]. The special edition of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' contains a small art book comprised of many exclusive images.
==List of Art Books==
==List of Art Books==
===''Kingdom Hearts'' Visual Art Collection===
===''Kingdom Hearts'' Visual Art Collection===
[[File:Kingdom Hearts Visual Art Collection.png|thumb|right|The cover of the Visual Art Collection]]
*'''Release Date''' - January 23, 2003
*'''Release Date''' - January 23, 2003
*'''Number of Pages''' - 111
*'''Number of Pages''' - 111
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*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''ISBN''' - 4887870892
*'''ISBN''' - 4887870892
<gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts Visual Art Collection.png|The cover of "''Kingdom Hearts'' Visual Art Collection."
</gallery>
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===''Kingdom Hearts'' -Final Mix- Memorial Album===
===''Kingdom Hearts'' -Final Mix- Memorial Album===
[[File:Kingdom Hearts -Final Mix- Memorial Album.png|thumb|right|The cover of the Memorial Album]]
*'''Release Date''' - March 2003
*'''Release Date''' - March 2003
*'''Number of Pages''' - 319
*'''Number of Pages''' - 319
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*'''Developers''' - DigiCube
*'''Developers''' - DigiCube
*'''ISBN''' - 4887871120
*'''ISBN''' - 4887871120
<gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts -Final Mix- Memorial Album.png|The cover of "''Kingdom Hearts'' -Final Mix- Memorial Album."
</gallery>
{{-}}
{{-}}
 
===Character's Report Vol.1===
===Character Report I===
[[File:Character Report I.png|thumb|right|The cover of the first Character Report]]
*'''Release Date''' - December 22, 2006
*'''Release Date''' - December 22, 2006
*'''Number of Pages''' - 95
*'''Number of Pages''' - 95
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*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''ISBN''' - 4757518099
*'''ISBN''' - 4757518099
<gallery>
File:Character's Report Vol.1.png|The cover of "Character's Report Vol.1"
</gallery>
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===Character's Report Vol.2===
===Character Report II===
[[File:Character Report II.png|thumb|right|The cover of the second Character Report]]
*'''Release Date''' - March 27, 2007
*'''Release Date''' - March 27, 2007
*'''Number of Pages''' - 95
*'''Number of Pages''' - 95
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*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''ISBN''' -  4757519826
*'''ISBN''' -  4757519826
<gallery>
File:Character's Report Vol.2.png|The cover of "Character's Report Vol.2"
</gallery>
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===Shiro Amano: The Artwork of ''Kingdom Hearts''===
===Shiro Amano Art Works ''Kingdom Hearts''===
*'''Release Date''' - December 22, 2007 (Japanese)<br>October 29, 2013 (English)
[[File:Shiro Amano Art Works Kingdom Hearts.png|thumb|right|The cover of the Shiro Amano Art Works]]
*'''Number of Pages''' - 107 (Japanese)<br>112 (English)
*'''Release Date''' - December 22, 2007
*'''Number of Pages''' - 107
*'''Type''' - Hardcover
*'''Type''' - Hardcover
*'''Cost''' - 2,500 Yen
*'''Cost''' - 2,500 Yen (Japanese)<br>$25.00 (US)<br>$27.00 (CAN)
*'''Language''' - Japanese
*'''Language''' - Japanese<br>English
*'''Height''' - 29.8 x 21.2 x 1.2 cm.
*'''Height''' - 29.8 x 21.2 x 1.2 cm.<br>8-1/4" x 11-1/2"
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''ISBN''' -  4757522037
*'''ISBN''' -  4757522037 (Japanese)<br>978-0-316-40116-6 (English)
<gallery>
File:Shiro Amano Art Works Kingdom Hearts.png|The cover of the "Shiro Amano Art Works."
File:Shiro Amano - The Artwork of Kingdom Hearts Cover.png|Cover art of "Shiro Amano: The Artwork of ''Kingdom Hearts''"
</gallery>
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===Complete Visual Art Book===
===Complete Visual Art Book===
[[File:Complete Visual Art Book.png|thumb|right|The cover of the Complete Visual Art Book]]
*'''Release Date''' - TBA (formerly May 2, 2007)
*'''Release Date''' - TBA (formerly May 2, 2007)
*'''Type''' - Softcover
*'''Type''' - Softcover
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*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''ISBN''' -  4757519893
*'''ISBN''' -  4757519893
<gallery>
File:Complete Visual Art Book.png|The cover of the "Complete Visual Art Book."
</gallery>
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{{-}}


===The Art of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
===The Art of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
[[File:The Art of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.png|thumb|right|The cover of The Art Of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'']]
*'''Release Date''' - September 10, 2010
*'''Release Date''' - September 10, 2010
*'''Number of Pages''' - 48
*'''Number of Pages''' - 48
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*'''Height''' - 17.7 x 11.2 x 0.8 cm.
*'''Height''' - 17.7 x 11.2 x 0.8 cm.
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
{{-}}
<gallery>
File:The Art of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.png|The cover of "The Art of ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''."
</gallery>
 
===Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Limited Edition Art Book===
*'''Release Date''' - March 14, 2013
*'''Number of Pages''' - 20
*'''Type''' - Hardcover
*'''Language''' - English
*'''Height''' - 16.99 x 12.4 x 1.19 cm.
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
<gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Limited Edition Artbook.png|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5'' art book.
</gallery>
 
===Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Collector's Edition Art Book===
*'''Release Date''' - October 2, 2014
*'''Number of Pages''' - 30
*'''Type''' - Hardcover
*'''Language''' - English
*'''Height''' - 17.0 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm.
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
<gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Collector's Edition Artbook.png|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' art book.
</gallery>
 
===Kingdom Hearts Collectors Pack HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX Art Book===
*'''Release Date''' - October 2, 2014
*'''Number of Pages''' - 30
*'''Type''' - Hardcover
*'''Language''' - Japanese
*'''Height''' - 17.0 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm.
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
<gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts Collectors Pack HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX Art Book.png|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX'' art book.
</gallery>
 
===Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition Art Book===
*'''Release Date''' - January 25, 2019
*'''Number of Pages''' - 34
*'''Type''' - Hardcover
*'''Language''' - English
*'''Height''' - 17.0 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm.
*'''Developers''' - Square Enix
<gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition Art Book.png|The cover of the ''Kingdom Hearts III'' art book.
File:Kingdom Hearts III Integrum Masterpiece Art Book.png|The alternative cover of the Integrum Masterpiece Edition.
</gallery>
 
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Several Kingdom Hearts art books have been released; these feature CG artwork and concept art by Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other artists, such as Shiro Amano, who illustrates the Kingdom Hearts novels, manga, and calendars. While some art books present little information, others are complete with design decisions and information about how a particular piece developed, such as the Kingdom Hearts Series Ultimania Alpha. The special edition of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep contains a small art book comprised of many exclusive images.

List of Art Books[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Visual Art Collection[edit]

  • Release Date - January 23, 2003
  • Number of Pages - 111
  • Type - Hardcover
  • Cost - 3,300 Yen
  • Language - Japanese
  • Height - 30.6 x 22 x 1 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix
  • ISBN - 4887870892

Kingdom Hearts -Final Mix- Memorial Album[edit]

  • Release Date - March 2003
  • Number of Pages - 319
  • Type - Softcover
  • Cost - 2,310 Yen
  • Language - Japanese
  • Height - 21 x 15 x 2.4 cm.
  • Developers - DigiCube
  • ISBN - 4887871120

Character's Report Vol.1[edit]

  • Release Date - December 22, 2006
  • Number of Pages - 95
  • Type - Softcover
  • Cost - 1,000 Yen
  • Language - Japanese
  • Height - 25.2 x 18 x 1.2 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix
  • ISBN - 4757518099

Character's Report Vol.2[edit]

  • Release Date - March 27, 2007
  • Number of Pages - 95
  • Type - Softcover
  • Cost - 1,100 Yen
  • Language - Japanese
  • Height - 25.2 x 18 x 1.4 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix
  • ISBN - 4757519826

Shiro Amano: The Artwork of Kingdom Hearts[edit]

  • Release Date - December 22, 2007 (Japanese)
    October 29, 2013 (English)
  • Number of Pages - 107 (Japanese)
    112 (English)
  • Type - Hardcover
  • Cost - 2,500 Yen (Japanese)
    $25.00 (US)
    $27.00 (CAN)
  • Language - Japanese
    English
  • Height - 29.8 x 21.2 x 1.2 cm.
    8-1/4" x 11-1/2"
  • Developers - Square Enix
  • ISBN - 4757522037 (Japanese)
    978-0-316-40116-6 (English)

Complete Visual Art Book[edit]

  • Release Date - TBA (formerly May 2, 2007)
  • Type - Softcover
  • Cost - 1.800 Yen
  • Language - Japanese
  • Developers - Square Enix
  • ISBN - 4757519893

The Art of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

  • Release Date - September 10, 2010
  • Number of Pages - 48
  • Type - Hardcover
  • Language - English
  • Height - 17.7 x 11.2 x 0.8 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Limited Edition Art Book[edit]

  • Release Date - March 14, 2013
  • Number of Pages - 20
  • Type - Hardcover
  • Language - English
  • Height - 16.99 x 12.4 x 1.19 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Collector's Edition Art Book[edit]

  • Release Date - October 2, 2014
  • Number of Pages - 30
  • Type - Hardcover
  • Language - English
  • Height - 17.0 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix

Kingdom Hearts Collectors Pack HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX Art Book[edit]

  • Release Date - October 2, 2014
  • Number of Pages - 30
  • Type - Hardcover
  • Language - Japanese
  • Height - 17.0 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix

Kingdom Hearts III Deluxe Edition Art Book[edit]

  • Release Date - January 25, 2019
  • Number of Pages - 34
  • Type - Hardcover
  • Language - English
  • Height - 17.0 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm.
  • Developers - Square Enix