A: Amazon sells the physical book. The exclusive 2021 PDF update was a digital-first release meant for Steam and direct download bundles to give existing fans a free upgrade during the pandemic lockdowns.

, is widely cited in academic and critical contexts for its visual storytelling. While the physical book is a 176-page hardcover, several scholarly "papers" and critical reviews from 2021 specifically analyze the art within this book and the game. Top Academic & Critical Papers (2021)

While this article focuses on the PDF, it is worth noting that the physical Gris Artbook (published by Fangamer) is a large-format hardcover. Buyers of the physical edition in 2021 often received a download code for the PDF as a backup, which legally satisfies the search for the "2021 PDF."

Digital artists use PDFs to sample the exact hex codes of Gris 's color script. The game transitions from monochromatic grays to vibrant magentas, golds, and teals. A PDF allows for direct color picking, which is invaluable for learning color theory.