Interested in a 200-page book featuring full color illustrations and sketches from Bethesda's upcoming open-world RPG, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? The hefty tome can be yours if you pick up the just announced Skyrim Collector's Edition.

Posting on the official Bethesda blog, the studio finally answered the question fans of the franchise have been asking for months: What's in the CE? See below and you'll know (and knowing is half the battle).


In addition to the game, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim CE includes:
Alduin Dragon Statue: Created in conjunction with the IP Factory, this collector's only statue stands 12" tall and is made of high quality PVC. Modeled from actual in-game 3D digital files, it showcases Alduin, the World Eater. He stands perched atop one the game's many dragon walls that teach the player the lethal language of dragons.

The Art of Skyrim Official Art Book: Featuring over 200 pages of striking, full-color illustrations, sketches and models, this stunning 9 3/8" x 12 1/8" coffee table book showcases the characters, creatures, environments, and weaponry of Skyrim. With a foreword by game director Todd Howard and commentary from Bethesda Game Studios artists, readers will be guided through the game's iconic visual style.

The Making of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DVD: This documentary DVD contains exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, including interviews with the Bethesda Game Studios team as they take you from concept to creation and provide insights into the story, gameplay, setting, legacy of the Elder Scrolls franchise, and much more.
The collector's edition is available now for pre-order for $150, and Bethesda notes that supplies are limited. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is in development for Windows PCs, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The game is set for launch on November 11.


Spy Guy says: Keep the statue and give me the 200-page Art of Skyrim book. Based on the fantastic art we've seen for the game thus far, that's a book you'll be able to spend countless hours flipping through again and again. And Spy Guy can't help but notice Bethesda decided to make this announcement on the same day it was earlier revealed that the company is suing indie darling and Minecraft maker Mojang for trademark infringement. See, Mojang is working on its next game, Scrolls. Evidently, Bethesda thinks potential Skyrim buyers will be confused between Scrolls and Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Some crack legal squad ya got there, guys.