A new The Legend of Zelda art and history book is on the way and it features the Zonai!
Dark Horse continues its best-selling publishing line with Nintendo and the Legend of Zelda franchise by releasing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—Secrets of the Zonai on October 20, 2026.
Hear from the developers of the game as they offer insights into the creative choices that led to this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and unravel the secrets of the ancient Zonai through the eyes of the Zonai Survey Team’s archeological research. In-depth commentary and the gorgeous creative art that brought the game to life await as the book arrives in stores in Fall 2026.
This 9×12” hardcover begins with over 50 pages of beautiful illustrations, character art, and promotional images. The book then dives into nearly 300 pages of behind-the-scenes sketches, notes, rough designs, concept art, storyboards, and recollections that provide an exclusive look at the development and creation of the game.
Next, travel back to a time before the founding of the Kingdom of Hyrule, with over 80 pages of Hyrule’s history that include insights into the mysterious past of the Zonai, all the way up to the events of the game. Finish the quest with interviews with the minds behind this most recent entry of The Legend of Zelda series – Producer Eiji Aonuma, Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi, and Art Director Satoru Takizawa.
“From the birth of the Zonai people all the way through the resurrection of the Demon King and beyond, this book is a peek behind the curtain of both the making of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom as well as the rich lore that makes this world feel so lived in. The art and insights make this book a must-have for any fan of The Legend of Zelda series!” — Patrick Thorpe, Senior Editor
