Black Library 2017 News/Rumours Thread : Xmas Advent

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**Azreal13**

Slight tangent, but tickets available with essentially only a week to go? Usual?

**BrookM**

I think that can be said of anything Alpha Legion related post Legion.

**Pacific**

Alpharius wrote:
That Alpha Legion short?

100% not worth it.

At all.

Can you give a brief synopsis of what it's about Alph?

**Alpharius**

BrookM wrote:I think that can be said of anything Alpha Legion related post Legion.

Touché.

Pacific wrote:
Alpharius wrote:
That Alpha Legion short?

100% not worth it.

At all.

Can you give a brief synopsis of what it's about Alph?

It is set in the 'now', it involves the Inquisition, it definitely is NOT Alpharius, it has the whole 'wheels turning within wheels' shtick and it is very short, uneventful and boring.

And short.

**Joyboozer**

Hey man,all the serious writers are focusing on hard cover, illustrated, limited edition audio snippets now, it's the future of writing!Just ask ADB.

**BobtheInquisitor**

There's just no other way BL anyone can afford to publish books any more.

**reds8n**

BL continue to revamp their site.

Amongst the latest changes

http://www.blacklibrary.com/our-ranges.html

only 2 ranges done so far, but they're now listed in a suggested chronological order.

and

http://www.blacklibrary.com/new-at-bl/first-look-wolves-of-fenris.html

So this arrived today:

This collection of Space Wolf stories by Chris Wraight will be available for the first time at Black Library Live! this coming Saturday, and shortly after exclusively here on bl.com (Friday 4th of April if memory serves).

On the subject of Black Library Live!, our seminal event is celebrating its 5th birthday this year. To commemorate the occasion, we’ve asked some of the authors who’ll be in attendance this weekend, to look back over the last five years and tell us about their favourite scene or story that they have written.

Today, the Great Wolf himself, Chris Wraight, shares his thoughts:

“Choosing a favourite from the last five years is a bit like choosing a favourite out of everything I've written, since I haven't been going that long. And it also feels a bit presumptuous, like saying 'this bit's really good' (with the corollary, perhaps, that the rest of it isn't).

However, as I remember ruminating about in the preface to the mighty Swords of the Emperor anthology, you do think back on some stories more fondly than others. Some were easy to write, a joy to get down on the page, whereas others were like pulling teeth. In general, though it's not a hard and fast rule, I've found that the books I enjoyed writing the most are the ones that people seem to have enjoyed reading the most, so there looks like being some kind of link between the pleasures of production and consumption.

Anyhow, in trying to drawn up a shortlist, the scenes that leap to mind are the second meeting of Schwarzhelm and Helborg in Sword of Vengeance, the bit where Bjorn turns up in Battle of the Fang, and the short stories Rebirth and Flesh. However, given that I'm still heady with the excitement of writing a Horus Heresy novel, I'm going to nominate the scene from Scars where four (count 'em!) primarchs settle down on Ullanor to have a chat about the state of the universe. It's always great writing about the primarchs, and to have so many of them clustered together at such a pivotal moment in the Imperium's history was enormous fun. It might be obvious from that passage which, out of all of them, is my favourite, but in case it isn't, I'll keep that to myself.”

Pop back tomorrow to find out which story Nick Kyme most enjoyed writing over the last five years. Controversially, it didn’t feature Salamanders…

– Adam, Wolf Pup.

pic below.

Whilst I'm happy to read more wolf stuff from Mr Wraight one does wonder how many of these will simply be reprints...

.. and I am not a fan of the cover either.

**Joyboozer**

So they realise the constant novella releases has made story lines that confusing they made a guide?

**jonolikespie**

That thin little thing is a COLLECTION of stories?

I was actually just thinking earlier today that I should head down to my local GW and pick up betrayer and any other 'legacy' edition HH books they have so I could catch up but I'm still not able to find the motivation.

**Temujin**

Black Library would have to be harnessing the bitterness and negativity in online forums and somehow turning that into a profit for this change of direction to have been a success.

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/arjac-rockfist-deluxe-limited-edition.html

HE STORY
Take up your ale, warrior of the Space Wolves, and heed the words of the skjald as he tells the tale of one of our mightiest brothers. Hear of the humble beginnings of the one we know as the Anvil of Fenris, and how he answered the call of destiny when the Kraken invaded Asaheim itself. Hear of his heroic actions in fighting the spawn of the tyranids and saving the Fang from their depredations. Hear the story of Arjac Rockfist, and glory that such a warrior walks among us!

ABOUT THIS DELUXE LIMITED EDITION
Only 500 copies worldwide
Hand signed and individually numbered, this stunning edition is presented in a stone-effect sarcophagus box detailed with unique art panels. Inside you'll find the hardback novella Arjac Rockfist, and an exclusive mini-book containing two short stories - ‘Twelve Wolves’ and ‘Thunderwolf’ (exclusive to this set). There’s also a CD hidden beneath the inlaid resin rune shield, containing an audio version of ’Twelve Wolves’ and an exclusive introduction from Arjac himself!

Hand Signed
Individually numbered
Stone-effect sarcophagus box
Hardback novella
Exclusive mini-book
Audio CD
Exclusive resin rune shield

This deluxe limited edition will be released Friday March 21st. All pre-ordered copies will commence shipping in the week commencing March 17th.

£70.

SEVENTY POUNDS...

http://www.blacklibrary.com/all-products/arjac-rockfist-limited-edition.html

THE STORY
Take up your ale, warrior of the Space Wolves, and heed the words of the skjald as he tells the tale of one of our mightiest brothers. Hear of the humble beginnings of the one we know as the Anvil of Fenris, and how he answered the call of destiny when the Kraken invaded Asaheim itself. Hear of his heroic actions in fighting the spawn of the tyranids and saving the Fang from their depredations. Hear the story of Arjac Rockfist, and glory that such a warrior walks among us!

ABOUT THIS LIMITED EDITION
Only 3,000 copies worldwide
Hand signed and individually numbered, this edition comes in a rune embossed slipcase. Inside you'll find the hardback novella Arjac Rockfist, and an exclusive chapbook containing the short story - ‘Twelve Wolves’. There’s also an exclusive art card showcasing the cover art.

Hand Signed
Individually numbered
Rune embossed slipcase
Hardback novella
Exclusive chapbook
Exclusive art card

This limited edition will be released Friday March 21st. All pre-ordered copies will commence shipping in the week commencing March 17th.

£35

Bit too steep for me, in either format.

Sure does look nice though, very pretty.

"Twelve Wolves", has been printed at least twice (Legends of the Space Marines & Space Marines Omnibus), and is available in eformat
http://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-40000/twelve-wolves-ebook.html

**jonolikespie**

Hahahahaha, wow. $160 AUD for 2 short stories, an audiodrama and a pretty cover?

**alphaecho**

jonolikespie wrote:
Hahahahaha, wow. $160 AUD for 2 short stories, an audiodrama and a pretty cover?

Collectors gonna collect. Until people stop buying them, they'll keep pushing them out.

**Alpharius**

There’s also a CD hidden beneath the inlaid resin rune shield, containing an audio version of ’Twelve Wolves’ and an exclusive introduction from Arjac himself!

Seriously.

**tinfoil**

Black Library at its very worst.

**cincydooley**

Alpharius wrote:
There’s also a CD hidden beneath the inlaid resin rune shield, containing an audio version of ’Twelve Wolves’ and an exclusive introduction from Arjac himself!

Seriously.

I'm going to listen to it while drinking a 32 ounce imperial stout. Probably Dragon's Milk.

Seems appropriate.

**Alpharius**

Well, that would certainly help.

2 or 3 would make it even better, I imagine!

**cincydooley**

Alpharius wrote:
Well, that would certainly help.

2 or 3 would make it even better, I imagine!

I think I'd be flat on my ass if I had two or three 32oz Dragon's Milk. That stuff is the closest thing in actual reality to drinking Mjod. I think its like, 10% ABV and thick as hell.

As a huge wolves fanboy, I really like the resin shield and whole package, but I'm not conviced I can shell out the money for this thing. Price is a touch too steep for me.

**Looky Likey**

My copy of Macragge's Honour turned up this morning. Thinner than my absolute editions (planetry volume 1 for reference in the pictures) but otherwise the same size and quality. The sections set in the warp are gorgeous.

**reds8n**

Couple of new/forthcoming pieces of art showed off at BL Live

The SW/AL one is, I think, for an audio book, detailing the further comic capers a'twixt the sons of Russ and the Alpha Legion, one suspects during their face off in space post Prospero.

.. The Crimson Fist one.... appears to me to be a scene from the battle at Phall .... maybe a rerelease or extension of that tale in some form or other ..?

Wasn't a lot of info forthcoming but we did get hints about :

-Gods of Mars -- 3rd in the Ad. mech series.
- The Crimson King -- 1k sons post Prospero novel
- The Swords of Calth (next Uriel Ventris novel)

The Hunt for Magnus -- prequel to Battle of the Fang

Templar (audio drama about Sigismund)
- Child of Night (Night Lords, something to do with their Chief Librarian, unsure of the format) -- these 2 by Mr French who also has his 2nd Ahriman novel out as well.

Ravenlord -- continuing Corax's "shadow war" out on the fringes. It would seem that, as this progresses and the realisation that he/they cannot stop Horus from reaching Terra and as they uncover further evidence of exactly how far the traitors have fallen... well.. things will get dark.

Corax is also gathering up the scattered remnants not only from his legion but from a few other garrisons/similar ....

Mr. Thorpe would like to do a series focusing on each of the Phoenix Lords , and a few other authors have said they'd also be interested in maybe contributing -- if time can be found.

His Time of Legend book relating to Josef Bugman sounds quite promising too and might also lead to some further tales.

.

**Alpharius**

What the...?!?

Why the hell does it look as if the Space Wolves are the heroes?!?

**Theophony**

It's all a cunning plan......(twirls mustache and laughs maniacally)

{we need an ork twirling his mustache orkmoticon}

**SickSix**

So, are the 'legacy' books 'legacy' because the only way BL is advancing the heresy is through this other crap?

**reds8n**

http://www.blacklibrary.com/new-at-bl/I-was-there.html

I WAS THERE THE DAY HORUS APPEARED WITH THE EMPEROR IN A FREE EBOOK

‘I was there the day Horus appeared with the Emperor in a free eBook’

Everyone knows that free food tastes better, and the same is true of eBooks. Okay, so maybe that comparison breaks down under closer examination, but it’s always nice to get something for free, right?

Hop across to iBooks this week and you’ll find the Horus Heresy eBook 'The Wolf of Ash and Fire' available to download for free! Not only that, but to celebrate this, 'The Wolf of Ash and Fire' is Book of the Week on the UK iBooks Store (and deservedly so).

bout the Book:
This is a prequel to the Horus Heresy series, set on the world of Gorro before the events of Horus Rising, and is written by our most prolific Horus Heresy author, Graham McNeill.

If you’ve not read any of our Horus Heresy series yet (seriously, where have you been?) it serves as a great introduction to the setting, and if you’re a die-hard Horus Heresy fan, it’s something to keep you going during the wait for Vengeful Spirit, coming this May.

We know not all of you have access to iBooks devices, so if you don’t, you can instead download the free eBook here:

EPUB
MOBI

You can browse our full selection of Horus Heresy stories, including over two dozen novels and loads of Quick Reads, on the Horus Heresy Series Page.

Speaking of the Horus Heresy...
the beautiful sourcebook Visions of Heresy will soon be shipping out to those of you who have ordered a copy. If you’ve not seen this yet, it’s well worth checking out. This beautiful tome collects together a stunning array of Horus Heresy art from over a decade of work. It also gives an overview of the entire Horus Heresy, penned by Alan Merrett.

Still speaking of the Horus Heresy...
Tickets for this year’s Horus Heresy Weekender went on sale and are selling fast. Half are already gone, so if you want to join us this May, pick up your ticket now.

That’s all for today. Make sure you check back tomorrow when we’ll be hearing from author Graham McNeill on his new novella, Knights of the Imperium.

Thanks for reading.

- Eddie, the Wolf of Nothing Special

**Alpharius**

Recently, in a BL advertisement, I saw a really cool new pic of the Alpha Legion marching to war all 'proper' like, but I can't find it in its 'uncluttered' version.

It must be the cover of their upcoming book - but I'd love to see it in a better, bigger, clearer version.

Anyone else have it?

**the shrouded lord**

haven't seen it before no. i understand your liking of it thoe.
a bit off topic, but can anyone give me a 1-4 sentance summary of each horus heresy novel?

**jah-joshua**

downloaded the free ebook!!!
can't argue with that price

...

thanks for the heads-up, reds8n...

cheers
jah

**Alpharius**

I'd read "Part One" in it so far, and I have to say it is quite nice!

**Theophony**

DOwn loaded earlier, just about to start

.

**reds8n**

Is a nice little freebie.

Only other bit of artwork I've seen relating to the above.

.. See Mr. Alpharius -- boots on the ground.