Polygon Gift Guide: Books, art and movies

A New York Times bestseller this year, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a gorgeous 274-page chronological account of the The Legend of Zelda universe. Published by Dark Horse Comics in North America in conjunction with Nintendo, it features concept art and the official history of the world of Hyrule.

The inspiring and exciting tale behind one of the biggest games ever made is being heavily promoted this holiday season and is a keenly priced stocking filler.

Raph Koster's decade-old guide to the principles underlying games was reissued this year, and is a must for anyone interested in the subject. Learned and accessible, it examines the core elements video games share with other forms of entertainment and asks what makes a game fun to play.

Parents seeking to drag their offspring away from the pleasures of screen-based entertainment can use this handy art guide to tease out the crayons and exercise a little creativity. This is not a new book, but with Pokemon back in vogue, it's as relevant as ever.

Earlier this year, art dealer Cook and Becker began offering limited edition prints of thatgamecompany's Journey with a price tag of around $200 each. Each of the prints are numbered and signed by creative director Jenova Chen and art director Matt Nava and come with dated and signed Certificate of Authenticity.

The influence of Japanese woodblock printing on video game character designs from that country are being celebrated with this collection of Ukiyo-e Heroes. The unusual and striking prints are the work of illustrator Jed Henry and craftsman David Bull.

For the kitsch lover, a print that incorporates feline style with the golden age of consoles. Attract Mode features various artists riffing on games culture and is always worth a browse.