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Hi there, Red Fall. Unfortunately, we can’t have scans of the art book put up. It is, after all, a commercial product you can buy, and replicating and distributing it for free is a breach of its copyright.
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I understand the concerns, Max. I might say that, while I am very much in favor of getting the artbook, it will have to wait with my substantial student loans and current state of employment (read: looking for work). This isn't me saying "I'm going to buy it eventually, so just give me a peek," by the way
Heck, you can put a watermark on the images for all I care (though one that doesn't interfere too much)! Also, I thank you for the link though I have already looked through that site; it's actually where I found the above-mentioned concept art from it. For all I know, that art was taken from the art book (correct me if I'm wrong).
At any rate, it appears that website can use images owned by Oddworld Inhabitants, so wouldn't Fair Use rights apply here as well? I don't mean to be argumentative, I just don't see what harm can come from a few scans. It seems an entire art book scanned in hi res and distributed to millions would be another issue entirely. Does anyone have higher resolution versions of the concept art found on TOGG, then, or other concept art neutral or "T" poses of Abe from the front and side? I am available via PM or email if that is the best method to send me something.
Best,
Gray