An exclusive art book published to coincide with the much-anticipated release of <i>Assassin's Creed III</i>.<br><br>Initially launched in 2007, the first four<i> Assassin's Creed </i>games have sold more than 38 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most-engrossing art and storytelling in the industry, <i>Assassin's Creed </i>transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short films and more.<br><br><i>Assassin's Creed III</i> sees the franchise step into a brand new era, with a new assassin in a revolutionary world. With intricately detailed environments and finely-honed and evocative historical reimaginings, this is a world into which you can immerse yourself and feel the echoes of the past come to life. Continuing in the footsteps of this already world-renowned franchise, <i>Assassin's Creed III </i>promises to be the biggest and best yet.<br><br>Highlights in the game, and in the book, include new interactive cityscapes, frozen winter landscapes, threats from the natural world, weather systems that affect gameplay, and a wholly new environment for any Assassin so far - all stunningly and historically-correctly recreated by the Ubisoft studio.