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2014/11/24 04:51:42
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Well. Probably the first time I have ever said this but, after a year or two of really liking BL, yet having them muck about producing worse and worse stuff, and things that just don't interest me, combined with this thread just makes me lose my interest in them. *Unenthusiastic whoop*
Once upon a time I absolutely loved BL. Till they started shoving books that are fireplace material at their consumers, and spamming audio books. I like the summary of some of the audio books, many in fact.
However, I want an actual book in my hands. That's why I buy from a book store, I don't want some crappy ebook or audio drama gak that makes me feel weird just listening to it.
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Matthew Farrer doing a Gaunt's Ghosts book? That has me genuinely excited.
Not as much as if he was doing another Shira Calpurnia book, or if they announced that Sandy Mitchell had returned from seeming limbo with a new Cain of Vail book, or that Phil Kelly passed off the Tau novel to Guy Haley instead, but a new Farrer book is good news for BL.
2014/11/24 06:21:59
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Farrer is good, but I don't see why they are having him write a Gaunt's Ghosts novel instead of playing to his strengths. I'd love to see him write about the intrigue among the navigator houses, or a story following a vital piece of information through the administratum bureaucracy. Maybe he really wants to write space Sharpe, and maybe he'll nail it out of the park, but I'd prefer he had the freedom that came from writing his own characters.
He'll be writing an Iron Snakes novel, that ties into the GHosts' story as they're fighting in the same area.
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/11/24 09:29:18
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Mr Abnett is keen to still do it, but doesn't really have time right now and acknowledges that it'll be awkward to fit in both time and synergy wise.
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/11/24 10:16:57
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
What's he working on right now then? I take it the next Eisenhorn versus Ravenor book is at the editor right now for next year and he still writes for Marvel (right?), so is he working on more Horus Heresy?
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Fiat justitia ruat caelum
2014/11/24 10:33:25
Subject: Re:The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Next HH novel should be his DA "Dreadwing" or somesuch -- which will follow on from Unremembered Empire and also have some flashback/past events stuff.
Ravenor and Co. is coming but....?
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/11/24 10:37:23
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
But..? Maybe too much pressure to deliver a good ending? Writing the second book in a trilogy is never easy. I found the first instalment good, but a lot of it was really forced cameo stuff where Dan was trying too hard to tie everything together and name drop his other creations, I wanted to fling the book against the wall when the "I. AM. ALPHARIUS." thing happened.
But good on him to write more game stuff, I found Alien: Isolation a good game, though I'm sure that the ending was his idea.
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Fiat justitia ruat caelum
2014/11/24 13:40:50
Subject: Re:The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Commissar Sebastian Yarrick returns to action to defend the world of Armageddon. When the largest ork horde seen for centuries hits the hive world, the Imperial forces are faced with an overwhelming attack. As battle rages across the planet, Yarrick and his allies lead the defence, striking at the orks in a series of daring assaults. Even if it means incurring the wrath of Armageddon’s corrupt Overlord, Commissar Yarrick will not let Armageddon fall.
Liked his first Yarrick book a lot, can't wait for this.
In the aftermath of the traitors’ Shadow Crusade into Ultramar, many systems are still plagued by isolated fleets and warbands left behind by their parent Legions. But Aeonid Thiel is a veteran of a hundred unremembered wars, and knows better than any other Ultramarine what it means to face his own kind on the field of battle – it falls now to him and a group of embittered ‘volunteers’ to face this lingering threat, and restore a lasting peace to the Five Hundred Worlds.
.. answers at least 1 question from Unremembered Empire then
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/11/27 08:35:14
Subject: Re:The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Today's new additions include of two of our much sought after Limited Edition Horus Heresy novellas, Corax: Soulforge, Scorched Earth and The Bloody Handed, a Warhammer title that focuses on the devotees of Khaine (very appropriate with the current happenings of the Warhammer End Times). Copies are very limited though, so head over to the blacklibrary.com Vault now to pick up your copies before they are gone once and for all.
THE STORY
The crew of the Sisypheum join a covert assault on a hidden Alpha Legion outpost. Who but the legendary Iron Hands warleader Shadrak Meduson would dare to make such a bold move...?
ABOUT THIS BOOK
The Seventh Serpent is a brand new Horus Heresy book from Graham McNeill, author of False Gods, Angel Exterminatus and the New York Times bestselling novel A Thousand Sons.
The story of The Seventh Serpent features the sons of Alpharius in battle against the Shattered Legions of the Iron Hands, Raven Guard and Salamanders. Expect intrigue and action in equal measure as the Alpha Legion take to the field in force.
Limited to only 4,000 copies worldwide, this new title will be exclusively available from blacklibrary.com and will be launched at 1PM on Friday 5th December.
Set your reminder now, or sign up to Comm-Feed, the Limited Edition Text Reminder Service, to give yourself the best chance of securing a copy.
5th December
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/11/27 08:39:49
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
The depressing thing is there's enough numpties out there with more money than sense to buy all these super-ultra-special-mini-limited editions, so just like with GW proper it doesn't matter if a big chunk of us stop buying, as that group will just keep forking over more and more.
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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"The language of modern British politics is meant to sound benign. But words do not mean what they seem to mean. 'Reform' actually means 'cut' or 'end'. 'Flexibility' really means 'exploit'. 'Prudence' really means 'don't invest'. And 'efficient'? That means whatever you want it to mean, usually 'cut'. All really mean 'keep wages low for the masses, taxes low for the rich, profits high for the corporations, and accept the decline in public services and amenities this will cause'." - Robin McAlpine from Common Weal
2014/11/27 09:09:00
Subject: Re:The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Looking at how well the limited editions are selling out by that link, or rather not selling out, was the last one that sold out within a day Talon of Horus? And before that???
They really aren't selling that quickly from what I can see outside of a few marque authors/titles.
I think we'll see a quantity drop and price increase on limited editions at some point once the current sales data hits the planning department (if they have one) as there are between 800 and 1000 people who will buy anything limited edition but the rest seem to be a bit more choosey. I really hope the scalpers get burnt with the failure to sell out as they don't help the situation at all.
2014/11/27 19:40:09
Subject: Re:The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
THE STORY
The crew of the Sisypheum join a covert assault on a hidden Alpha Legion outpost. Who but the legendary Iron Hands warleader Shadrak Meduson would dare to make such a bold move...?
ABOUT THIS BOOK
The Seventh Serpent is a brand new Horus Heresy book from Graham McNeill, author of False Gods, Angel Exterminatus and the New York Times bestselling novel A Thousand Sons.
The story of The Seventh Serpent features the sons of Alpharius in battle against the Shattered Legions of the Iron Hands, Raven Guard and Salamanders. Expect intrigue and action in equal measure as the Alpha Legion take to the field in force.
Limited to only 4,000 copies worldwide, this new title will be exclusively available from blacklibrary.com and will be launched at 1PM on Friday 5th December.
Set your reminder now, or sign up to Comm-Feed, the Limited Edition Text Reminder Service, to give yourself the best chance of securing a copy.
Admission: I'm tempted.
It's my Legion...and on my birthday!
5th December
2014/11/27 19:58:15
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Your Legion would be disappointed if you were to do something so obvious as to buy a book about them because it was your birthday.
Buy something about Necrons for your birthday and buy this on the second Tuesday in March - that's the Alpha Legion way!
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
..2 of the mugs and the HH bookmark have sold out already.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/11/28 20:06:57
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Today I went in to get Kaine in GW as the BL site said today was the store release date. Apparently all sold out last week. I'm told a soft back will be out soon. I don't want a friggin softback. I felt sorry for the shop manager who is a good guy and did his best to try and extol the virtues of a softcover and a company who can't give me they produce. I've bought both hardcovers so far and I want to be allowed to collect what they produce. I am really really peeved off with GW. Is it any wonder their stock price has collapsed, any investment company who did 10 minutes of research into the company would see a furious and agitated customer base plastered all over the Internet. These little stupid decisions are slowly killing this company. It is so annoying!!!! Gggggggrrrrrrt!!!!
EAT - SLEEP - FARM - REPEAT
2014/11/29 09:36:26
Subject: Re:The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
but that too is getting a softback release in a few months.
But the under ordering of the books is pretty daft.
My local GW store had a grand total of 1 Khaine book delivered -- first come first served -- which doesn't help them or please their customers.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/12/02 00:20:45
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/12/02 08:46:06
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
It was a small document containing the rules for Ragnar Blackmane, Kaptin Badrukk, a squad of Blood Claws, a mob of Flashgits with a named character and a mission where you either need to kill the enemy leader or escape off a table edge.
Fatum Iustum Stultorum
Fiat justitia ruat caelum
2014/12/02 22:56:53
Subject: The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
Hey readers,
Today we're looking forward to Friday and the release of a brand new Horus Heresy book.
The Seventh Serpent pits the vengeful warriors of the Shattered Legions, Salamanders, Iron Hands and Raven Guard, against the double-crossing duplicitous killers of the Alpha Legion.
This is the first limited edition Horus Heresy novella from author Graham McNeill – the series's most prolific author and writer of many of the classic novels so far in the series (False Gods, A Thousand Sons, Angel Exterminatus to name a few).
Check out the new trailer for the upcoming novella today, where you can get your first look at some of the new features and hear from Graham himself about the story of The Seventh Serpent.
The Seventh Serpent goes on sale this Friday at 1pm. Copies of this novella are limited to just 4,000 worldwide and expected to sell fast. To give yourself the best chance of securing a copy, set your reminder now, or sign up to Comm-Feed, the Limited Edition Text Reminder Service.
Black Library 2014 Advent Day 3 – Fabius Bile: Repairer of Ruin
Today’s Advent offering is a brand new Warhammer 40,000 audio drama. ‘Fabius Bile: Repairer of Ruin’ sees the Emperor’s Children Apothecary at his most brutal and maniacal as Josh Reynolds explores Fabius’s motivations in stealing Horus’s body...
‘Physician, heal thyself. And everyone else, while you're at it. The responsibility falls to me as the only sane man left in this benighted universe. I shall lift my light high, and guide my fellows from out of the grim darkness. It's the idealist in me, I think.’
That's all for today,
Thanks For reading.
- The Black Library Team
Thought for the day:
"Cut off the head and the body dies."
The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
2014/12/03 18:14:52
Subject: Re:The Ongoing Black Library News and Rumours Thread: p16 Service studs
The Seventh Serpent goes on sale this Friday at 1pm. Copies of this novella are limited to just 4,000 worldwide and expected to sell fast.
I felt a great disturbance in the Force... as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.
No, wait, that's actually Alpharius the mods disappointment
"Sometimes the only victory possible is to keep your opponent from winning." - The Emperor, from The Outcast Dead.
"Tell your gods we are coming for them, and that their realms will burn as ours did." -Thostos Bladestorm
EAT - SLEEP - FARM - REPEAT 
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