Lara Croft: The Art of Virtual Seduction

by Mark Cohen

Summary

Much more than the virtual heroine of the Tomb Raider series, Lara Croft is a role model, industry spokesperson, actress, and seductress. Take an in-depth look at the making of this digital celebrity and her world-wide rise to stardom. Everyone knows how to make this tomb raider jump, shimmy, and swim, but do you know what makes her tick?

An examination of Lara's sex appeal and its inspiration
Photo spreads and facts on the official Lara Croft models
Thoughts on Lara's cult status
The future of artificial intelligence, Lara Croft, and Tomb Raider
A profile of Eidos Interactive
The current buzz about the Lara Croft movie
The best Lara Croft Web sites
Interviews with Programmers, Level Designers, Sound Specialists, and Game Testers
A look at the art inspired by Lara