Wayne Barlowe - Psychopomp II (Deluxe) (preorder)

About Psychopomp II

For over three decades, Wayne Barlowe has been forging a netherworld entirely his own—a realm of flesh and blood, of wind and fire, of suffering and order. It is not a mere vision of damnation, but a complete and self-contained natural history.

Psychopomp II is both a continuation and an expansion of the 2021 Psychopomp I—a new descent into the abyss. Inside these pages await more than 90 new artworks, alongside a wealth of previously unseen creative notes.

In this new chapter, you will encounter colossal structures adrift in the void, deep-dwelling creatures with disjointed limbs, and skies forever churning with storms of ember and ash. Souls are treated as resources, exploited by disheartened demon lords. And yet, all of it follows a logic. Even if that logic belongs to Hell.

About the Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition comes with two dust jackets: the original dust jacket plus an exclusive additional jacket on specialty paper, featuring a design that echoes the book's theme for added protection and collectible appeal. All three edges of the book block are treated with edge painting—a fine post-press technique that applies color or patterns to the page edges.

Each copy of this edition features a limited-edition number, ensuring every book is truly one of a kind. Each copy is also hand-signed by the artist.

You can click here to find the Standard Edition.

About Wayne Barlowe

Wayne Barlowe is a world-renowned artist, author, and concept designer whose career spans over four decades. Born into a family of natural history painters, he grew up surrounded by museums and art. His first book, Barlowe's Guide to Extraterrestrials, was nominated for both the American Book Award and the Hugo Award, and sold nearly half a million copies.

He has worked as a concept artist on some of the biggest films in modern cinema, including Avatar, Pacific Rim, Harry Potter, Hellboy, Blade II and Galaxy Quest. He also served as executive producer for the Discovery Channel special Alien Planet, based on his own book Expedition.

Technical details

• Book numbered and signed by the artist
• Limited edition of 300 copies
• 1 original dust jacket + 1 exclusive dust jacket
• Edge painting
• Foil-stamped hardcover
• High-quality paper
• Text in English and Chinese
• 164 pages
• 29 × 26,5 cm / 11.42" × 10.43"

Practical information

• PREORDER - Shipments scheduled for spring 2027
• Project funded through Kickstarter