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The Art of Alice Madness Returns

American Mcgee's Alice was a beautiful game that captured the minds of many gamers.  As this book shows, the second game will be equally as beautiful, perhaps even more so.  It was great to get an inside look at the creation of the creatures and locations of the game, and of course of Alice herself.  I particularly enjoyed seeing the process of ccreating Alice's look and her various dress styles.  This book captures the beauty of what is sure to be a fascinating game.


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