Dante's Inferno - the novel

EA have announced that they are teaming up with Del Rey books to release a book based on Dante's Inferno - the video game. Or rather a book with the classic poem Inferno, part one of The Divine Comedy. What makes this paperback edition so special is the foreword by Dante's Inferno executive producer Jonathan Knight and the 16-page full cover art insert showcasing the evolution of the characters and environments from poem to game.

If you find this a little weird, check out these quotes below, for more comedy of the divine calibre:

"We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Random House on this project. Through the creative process of developing this game, we have grown quite close to the literary works of Dante Alighieri. It is his vision that we are adapting for this new media, and new audience," said Jonathan Knight, Executive Producer at Visceral Games. "The game is a celebration of Dante, and we hope gamers will be encouraged to go beyond the game and explore the classic text that has inspired us so deeply."

"Visceral Games and EA have provided us with an amazing opportunity to bring one of the great works of classical fiction to a new group of fans," said Michael Braff of Del Rey editorial. "Their stunning and inventive take on Dante's Inferno will be sure to wow players around the world and we are extremely proud to be able to provide those individuals with insight into the creative processes involved in adapting Dante to a new medium."