Both editions of the official God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective[1] are on sale for steeply reduced prices at Amazon. Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days[2], God of War fans can get the two-book hardcover box set[3] for $69.83 (was $100). The 30% discount is very close to the all-time low ($66.33). The Deluxe Edition[4] deal is even better, as the 38% price cut drops the lavish collector’s box set to only $123.63 (was $200). Once again, this is close to the best price yet ($115.41).
God of War’s 20th Anniversary Retrospective was published by Dark Horse in July. Prior deals for both editions have sold out fast. While you’re checking out the book deals, take a look at the recently revealed[5] God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense Controller. Preorders for PlayStation’s commemorative PS5 controller opened October 3. Themed around Kratos’ tattoo, PlayStation’s commemorative PS5 controller launches October 23. Fans can preorder the God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense Controller[6] for $85 at Amazon and other major retailers.
God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective: Standard Edition[7]
$69.83 ($100)
The God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Set is a two-volume hardcover book collection featuring 320 pages of artwork, behind-the-scenes materials, and exclusive interviews with key members of each game’s development team. Both hardcovers and the ornate slipcase are wrapped in leatherette.
Volume 1: Greek Saga covers the original God of War Trilogy and its numerous spin-offs, while Volume 2: Norse Saga details the development of God of War 2016 and God of War: Ragnarok. The 20th Anniversary Retrospective was written by Rick Barba, the author behind God of War: Lore and Legends[8], a recreation of Atreus’ journal published by Dark Horse in 2020.
God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective – Deluxe Edition[9]
$123.62 ($200)
The Deluxe Edition has a few flourishes and additional materials that will likely appeal to collectors and massive God of War fans. Both books have gilded page edges, ribbed spines, slightly different cover art, built-in ribbon bookmarks, and a display box with unique gold-foil illustrations on the front and back.
The Deluxe Edition also comes with a bifold portfolio containing a pair of lithographs. One of the prints features artwork inspired by the PlayStation 2 games, and the other is based on the contemporary reboot.
More God of War Books
God of War fans can also save big on official art books for the 2018 reboot[10] and its sequel, God of War Ragnarok[11]. The series has also received a few novelizations and a humorous ABC storybook for adults titled God of War: B is for Boy[12].
References
- ^ the official God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Prime Big Deal Days (www.amazon.com)
- ^ two-book hardcover box set (www.amazon.com)
- ^ Deluxe Edition (www.amazon.com)
- ^ recently revealed (www.gamespot.com)
- ^ preorder the God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense Controller (www.amazon.com)
- ^ God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective: Standard Edition (www.amazon.com)
- ^ God of War: Lore and Legends (www.amazon.com)
- ^ God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective – Deluxe Edition (www.amazon.com)
- ^ official art books for the 2018 reboot (www.amazon.com)
- ^ God of War Ragnarok (www.amazon.com)
- ^ God of War: B is for Boy (www.amazon.com)