It’s been a while since we mentioned Gotrek & Felix: The Anthology on the blog so, with the book just a few months from hitting the shelves, we thought it was time to share the contents with you.

Slayer’s Honour Nathan Long
A Cask of Wynters Joshua Reynolds
A Place of Quiet Assembly John Brunner
Kineater Jordan Ellinger
Prophecy Ben McCallum
The Tilean’s Talisman David Guymer
Last Orders Andy Smillie
Mind-stealer C.L. Werner
The Two Crowns of Ras Karim Nathan Long
The Funeral of Gotrek Gurnisson Richard Salter

As you can see, it’s a nice mix of Black Library stalwarts and up-and-comers, along with some brand new faces, and you can expect to see a few of these names on the cover of Gotrek & Felix books in the coming years. In fact, Josh Reynolds has just recently completed Charnel Congress, a novella where our intrepid duo cross paths with none other than Mannfred Von Carstein, which is due for release next February and he’s already hard at work on his first full-length G&F novel. And don’t forget that Josh’s full length Black Library debut, Knight of the Blazing Sun, is published in March 2012.

‘Slayer’s Honour’ is a brand new Gotrek & Felix novella from the pen of Nathan Long and is in the anthology, as is‘The Two Crowns of Ras Karim’, Nathan’s much-requested short story from the 2009 Games Day chapbook. Nathan recently signed a book deal with another publisher to write books in a setting of his own creation and everybody here at Black Library would like to wish him well with his new endeavour.

With the release of the anthology still some months away, here is the opening to ‘The Funeral of Gotrek Gurnisson’ to whet your appetite.

'Thunder rumbled in the overcast sky and the rain came down in sheets. It was as gloomy as dusk, yet the day had not reached noon. Felix Jaeger stood silently in the graveyard, his hair matted and his clothes drenched. The downpour bothered him not at all.
A priest approached and cleared his throat.
Felix looked up. ‘Thank you for doing this at such short notice.’
The priest bowed his head.
‘I am happy to help. I have never… officiated the funeral of a Slayer before. However… it was my understanding that a customary send off for one such as he would involve more of a…’
‘Celebration?’
‘Indeed, yes.’
‘He did not die a hero’s death,’ Felix explained. ‘Anything more would not be appropriate.’
‘Very well.’
Six pallbearers carried the coffin towards the open grave. They stopped close by and placed the casket on iron stands. At such short notice, Felix had only been able to procure a human-sized casket and a cheap one at that. Its occupant would be mortified if he could see this dreary scene.
The priest began the incantation while Felix stood impassive. His eyes were downcast, water dripping from the end of his nose. Rain collected in the brim of his hat, occasionally overflowing like torrents of tears.
He had told nobody about the funeral. While word had a habit of getting out, it was unlikely anyone would reach here in time. There were

dienekes96 wrote:
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Do with a pre-order window, and you remove all of this hassle and crap dealing with the baskets, etc... And it still remains a "Limited Edition"

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Kanluwen wrote:

cincydooley wrote:I have to wonder why they don't simply announce the book, do a pre-order window that determines how many copies to print, close the window, and be done with it.

I mean, we all know they're making tons of money on these editions. You'd think they'd want to sell as many as possible.

Do with a pre-order window, and you remove all of this hassle and crap dealing with the baskets, etc... And it still remains a "Limited Edition"

You might want to suggest this to them.

They very well might listen.

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BrookM wrote:I sent them a polite inquiry about the shipping fee when I got my confirmation email.

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