Thanks for the compliments!
And just to chip in here:
As a general comment, whether or not C&B can use some images to create prints depends on their availability in high-res. So as to the question: "Why didn't they use this? ". Most of the time the answer is: "Because it is technically not possible". Most concept art etc. is created for digital screen purposes and is not fit to print (at least not to C&B standards) because the resolution is too low for example. And redoing everything is unfortunately not an option. Although most prints we do release are substantially reworked (even if it doesn't show optically). In working with these studios and artists we are hoping to get to a situation of course where a set of images will be created especially for fine-art printing purposes and fortunately that is happening. As well as having more stuff from heritage archives. But that is a step by step process.
Secondly, Cook & Becker's main goal is that we really want to showcase the design & design processes of important games. The behind-the-scenes stuff and creative decision making. Each collection is curated & reviewed by a group of professionals, some of them who have not even played the game. But they give input on what they think is artistically interesting. That means some of the 'iconic shots' fans such as myself like, do not make the cut sometimes because they were made for marketing purposes mostly. Our collections will always be uhm, a little bit dividing
. But most promotional art is made available anyway through lithos for example somewhere down the line.
Tommy's Town for instance has a strong composition, beautiful lighting and really interesting brush strokes. It says something about the medium and that is why we chose to include that.