# Digital Gamer Photo Books This Zelda Coffee Table Book Features Nothing but Photos Taken In-game By Michael Hines | Published 2017-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelda-coffee-table-book References: [technabob](https://technabob.com/blog/2017/05/02/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-book/) & [zelda](http://www.zelda.com/breath-of-the-wild/) At first glance this Zelda coffee table book looks just like any other video game art book. It's not, though. What makes it special and different is that all the photos within it were actually take in-game. The photographer is a Japanese gamer known only by the [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/createmybanner-1) handle @WPR_haru. The photos come from the newest game in the series, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." The game has an open-world design, meaning players can spend hours exploring and [taking photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-photo-mode). Many gamers do just that, but it's not likely that any of them thought to compile something like this Zelda coffee table book. The photos within it, shared by @WPR_haru on Twitter, are stunning and show the true scope and size of the game's world. Don't be shocked if [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tears-of-the-kingdom-collectors) attempts to make an art book filled with crowdsourced in-game photography after seeing this creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **In-game Photography:** Video game enthusiasts are increasingly creating art-inspired in-game photos to commemorate their gaming experiences. - **Coffee Table Photo Books:** Photo books of video game worlds and in-game photos can be turned into a product that appeals to video game enthusiasts who want to bring the gaming experience out of the screen and into their home decor. - **Crowdsourced Art Books:** It may be worthwhile for game developers or publishers to consider creating art books featuring user-generated content as a marketing strategy and creative feature for passionate video game players. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game:** As digital gaming becomes more popular, creating products that complement and capitalize on the gaming experience can lead to profitable ventures. - **Book Publishing:** The creation of video game-themed coffee table books can appeal to a niche market of gamers who appreciate the visual artistry of their favorite games. - **Marketing:** In addition to enhancing user experience, crowdsourcing in-game photos and creating art books can be seen as a way to profit from the passionate and enthusiastic gaming community while promoting game visibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Canned Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-coffee-legend-of-coffees-origin.md) - [Archival Game-Honoring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30th-anniversary-book.md) - [Collectible Game Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tears-of-the-kingdom-collectors.md) - [Fake Video Gaming Essays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-gaming.md) - [Adventurous Video Game Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-vinyl-soundtrack.md) - [Video Game Series Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-the-official-cookbook.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Action Game-Expanded Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genshin-impact-cookbook.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-zelda-great-deku-tree-2-in-1.md)