Black Library News & Rumour thread. Annotated Eisenhorn: Malleus. p.135.

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**Mr Morden**

Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Drakenfels is pure awesomeness.

A brilliant subversion of every high fantasy book I read in HS.

I may not buy it again, but I may just reread it.

Yeah I have two copies and the collected edition - I might buy a third

**Alpharius**

Er...why?

**BrookM**

Some books are just that good?

I have Ravenor in hardback, tattered paperback and signed omnibus format myself.

I also have the Eisenhorn trilogy in omnibus, three part reprint and digital format.

**Mr Morden**

Alpharius wrote:
Er...why?

Cos I can, I spend more money on a cinema ticket

I lend books out alot so don't always get em back, plus I voted for Gene so kinda feel i should get it.

**Alpharius**

Fair enough!

More to share is always a good reason!

**Baron Klatz**

I have all the Bretonnia books and still bought the omnibus anyway back in the day.

Lovely obsession, what can I say?

**godswildcard**

A man (or woman) can never have too much whiskey, too many books or too much ammunition!

**BobtheInquisitor**

Yodhrin wrote:
Hah! Nice to see Mikhail Savier getting work with GW - his sketches of Marines and armour are some of my favourite depictions of "truescale" Marines.

All the WHF omnibuses are brilliant. Shame BL couldn't muster up the energy to put out so many WHF books when WHF still existed, but my shelves love anthology editions and I'll be glad to get hold of those Dwarf-related short stories(and for anyone who, like me, was not a fan of Gav Thorpe's stuff after the Heresy novels - Elves & Dwarfs he can do really well, so grab that one if you like stunties).

Damn. I asked BL if they would ever release those WFB omnibus and they told me they wouldn't. So, I bought those books for way too much each. Should never have taken BL's word, I guess.

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Baron Klatz wrote:
I have all the Bretonnia books and still bought the omnibus anyway back in the day.

Lovely obsession, what can I say?

You had to! The third book was only included in the omnibus, wasn't it?

**FeindusMaximus**

godswildcard wrote:
A man (or woman) can never have too much whiskey, too many books or too much ammunition!

A'men

**Kid_Kyoto**

Yodhrin wrote:
Agreed that Drachenfels is good, but I hope it's more than just that novel and they reprint the Genevieve anthology - Beasts In Velvet is even better still IMO.

There was a Genevieve omnibus a few years back, going for under $10 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Genevieve-Warhammer-Novels/dp/1844166740/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1844166740&pd_rd_r=RQP2EPRFG96FSRRZ7AS9&pd_rd_w=qu2bC&pd_rd_wg=VEHq5&psc=1&refRID=RQP2EPRFG96FSRRZ7AS9

My review:

As I said in reviewing the hardcover, the editorial description implies you'll be getting a typical fantasy novel but don't believe it for a second. Genevieve is filled with pop culture references, clever twists and mercifully devoid of fantasy cliches.

The first novel in the collection Drachenfels opens with a group of mismatched heroes heading for the evil wizard's tower (YAWN) however they are messily killed in the first few pages and the story then skips ahead ten years and focuses on the big-budget play being produced to celebrate their triumph where the hero is a vain director and self-proclaimed genius.

The entire book is like that, what seem to be typical fantasy stories soon focus on daily life in a medieval world.

Pick it up you won't be disappointed.

**Yodhrin**

Oh I know chief, I managed to snag a secondhand copy off Amazon for pennies a while ago, but I was lucky - from UK sources even secondhand it goes for around 12 quid normally, the only worse ones are the Eisenhorn and Vampire Wars omnibus editions, so having the omnibus back in-print would be great for us(and I wouldn't mind replacing my slightly ratty copy).

**reds8n**

https://www.blacklibrary.com/coming-soon/may

official May releases.

**BrookM**

Not sure if posted before, but table of contents of the upcoming Magos novel:

– Pestilence
– Master Imus’s Transgression
– Regia Occulta
– Missing in Action
– Backcloth for a Crown Additional
– The Strange Demise of Titus Endor
– The Curiosity
– Playing Patience
– Thorn Wishes Talon
– The Gardens of Tycho
– The Keeler Image
– Perihelion
– The Magos

For me only the last three or four sound new, the rest I've already read at some point or another.

Coming 24th of this month, can't wait!

**Kid_Kyoto**

Has Abnett ever said anything publically about the future of the Einhorn and Ghosts? The Ghosts just got a novel after 5-6 years (which ended on a cliffhanger), but the latest Einhorn trilogy has hung on a cliffhanger for 5+ years.

I read something about him scaling back for a while, is it that simple?

**BrookM**

IIRC he got fed up with the policies of GW at the time? Dunno, I just want the Bequin trilogy to be resolved already.

Though in better news, at least Knightsblade is a good read so far and I'm happy to note that the back of the novel clearly states that this is a series. It may be a selfish thing to say, but I'd love to see an Imperial Knight novel EVERY year.

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Also, going over some of the stories from the Magos..

Pestilence, the Curiosity and the Gardens of Tycho have nothing to do with Eisenhorn.

Good stand-alone stories, but why include them here?

**Kid_Kyoto**

BrookM wrote:

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Also, going over some of the stories from the Magos..

Pestilence, the Curiosity and the Gardens of Tycho have nothing to do with Eisenhorn.

Good stand-alone stories, but why include them here?

Foreshadowing for Bequin 2: Electric Boogaloo?

We can hope right?

**BrookM**

They're not connected to Eisenhorn in any way.

The only bridging story between Ravenor and Bequin is Perihelion, unless the Magos also takes place during the gap.

**Alpharius**

Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
Agreed that Drachenfels is good, but I hope it's more than just that novel and they reprint the Genevieve anthology - Beasts In Velvet is even better still IMO.

There was a Genevieve omnibus a few years back, going for under $10 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Genevieve-Warhammer-Novels/dp/1844166740/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1844166740&pd_rd_r=RQP2EPRFG96FSRRZ7AS9&pd_rd_w=qu2bC&pd_rd_wg=VEHq5&psc=1&refRID=RQP2EPRFG96FSRRZ7AS9

My review:

As I said in reviewing the hardcover, the editorial description implies you'll be getting a typical fantasy novel but don't believe it for a second. Genevieve is filled with pop culture references, clever twists and mercifully devoid of fantasy cliches.

The first novel in the collection Drachenfels opens with a group of mismatched heroes heading for the evil wizard's tower (YAWN) however they are messily killed in the first few pages and the story then skips ahead ten years and focuses on the big-budget play being produced to celebrate their triumph where the hero is a vain director and self-proclaimed genius.

The entire book is like that, what seem to be typical fantasy stories soon focus on daily life in a medieval world.

Pick it up you won't be disappointed.

Your review - and that price - convinced me to buy it - thank you!

**Mr Morden**

Alpharius wrote:
Kid_Kyoto wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
Agreed that Drachenfels is good, but I hope it's more than just that novel and they reprint the Genevieve anthology - Beasts In Velvet is even better still IMO.

There was a Genevieve omnibus a few years back, going for under $10 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Genevieve-Warhammer-Novels/dp/1844166740/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1844166740&pd_rd_r=RQP2EPRFG96FSRRZ7AS9&pd_rd_w=qu2bC&pd_rd_wg=VEHq5&psc=1&refRID=RQP2EPRFG96FSRRZ7AS9

My review:

As I said in reviewing the hardcover, the editorial description implies you'll be getting a typical fantasy novel but don't believe it for a second. Genevieve is filled with pop culture references, clever twists and mercifully devoid of fantasy cliches.

The first novel in the collection Drachenfels opens with a group of mismatched heroes heading for the evil wizard's tower (YAWN) however they are messily killed in the first few pages and the story then skips ahead ten years and focuses on the big-budget play being produced to celebrate their triumph where the hero is a vain director and self-proclaimed genius.

The entire book is like that, what seem to be typical fantasy stories soon focus on daily life in a medieval world.

Pick it up you won't be disappointed.

Your review - and that price - convinced me to buy it - thank you!

Have you not read the Genevieve stories? They are great. She also has her own series not set in the Warhammer universe if you enjoy them.

**Alpharius**

I didn't know that - can you shoot me a link to them?

**Inquisitor Gideon**

That's the Anno Dracula series I believe? I've been meaning to get around to those. Also that Neferata ltd is smexy. I don't normally care about the ltd's, but that one is speaking too me.

**Knockagh**

BrookM wrote:
Some books are just that good?

I have Ravenor in hardback, tattered paperback and signed omnibus format myself.

I also have the Eisenhorn trilogy in omnibus, three part reprint and digital format.

Hahaha, i do this, I know it’s crazy but if I like a book lots I will buy as many editions of it I can get my hands on. I love reading an old book in a new edition but would never think of reading a book I’ve already read.

**Mr Morden**

Alpharius wrote:
I didn't know that - can you shoot me a link to them?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MLDJUVY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Dracula_series

Overview - its a bit like Moorcocks work but with much more pop culture - modern and historical.

Spoiler:

Also that Neferata ltd is smexy. I don't normally care about the ltd's, but that one is speaking too me.

Sorry there is another Neferata book - or do you mean Mortarch of Blood. I am crossing fingers for this as Dance of the Skulls was actually quite good.

**BrookM**

Still need to listen to the second half of this one, but so far.. THE SNARK.

The crew gets along just fine. An angry Rogue Trader who barks and snarls at her crew all the time that she's going to shoot them, haughty Eldar who looks down on everything, a Navigator whose head is constantly elsewhere and the techpriest.. He is the best of the bunch, usually they are cold and without emotion, but this guy is so snarky and full of loathing for everything, he actively wishes for death or something. His comebacks and remarks are also good.

**Looky Likey**

I enjoyed that audio drama as well, are there more planned?

**BrookM**

It certainly ended with more questions and the description itself makes it sound like there are more planned.

As long as we get more of the Techpriest.

**BrookM**

Legacy format of the Praetorian of Dorn is coming soon.

As always, I'll be ordering mine from the Book Depository.

**Splog**

Alpharius wrote:
Your review - and that price - convinced me to buy it - thank you!

Me too. Well... ish. I've already got a copy of Genevieve sitting unloved on a bookcase for the best part of a decade, shelved because "Meh Warhammer". I'll give it a go!

**Alpharius**

BrookM wrote:
Legacy format of the Praetorian of Dorn is coming soon.

As always, I'll be ordering mine from the Book Depository.

Son, I am disappoint.

**BrookM**

Well, I'm not going to throw a tantrum over this, but I will vote with my wallet in my own way by buying at a discount elsewhere. If they want the full amount they should release these in a more timely fashion already.