David White is a talented illustrator best known for his work on video games such as Mechwarrior 4, but he is also a freelance illustrator focusing on mecha.

Mecha Zone 2 is David's second book; the first only had 200 copies released. It's a hardcover journey through David's mecha designs – not just finished designs, but also glimpses into the process behind creation.

The book features 112 full color pages with 24 unique mecha designs. Each is lovingly rendered in a large format so you can scrutinize every detail.

It's clear to see where his inspiration lies. David grew up on Japanese cartoons like I did – Voltron, Robotech, and Starblazers. Robots are in his DNA. Some of us collect, some of us make stupid websites, but people with actual talent create robots.

I first met David at the 2010 East Coast summit. He had been a fan of the site, and had brought some of his artwork. It was clear right away we were cut from the same cloth. He had brought some of his art to show off and sell, and the work was amazing. The man is seriously talented.

This talent shows through in the book.

Mecha Zone 2 is divided into sections based on types of mecha:

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  • Original Mecha
  • Phoenix Mecha
  • Wareagle Mecha
  • Freelance Mecha
  • Teamwork Mecha
  • Mecha tutorials
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Speaking of the art, there are some cool homages to classic designs, as well as a few you may recognize. Keep an eye out for a transformable Batmobile (although not labeled as such). In fact, one thing you will not find in this book is any of David's art of licensed characters. I've seen his Voltron – it's awesome, but you won't find it here.

Mecha Zone 2 is a book that any fan of mecha and robots would enjoy. You can order your copy at Mechazone.com.

Visit David's website and purchase his book at http://mechazone.com/