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2012/01/26 15:23:31
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
Just Dave wrote:
I do also wonder what a post-heresy novel/audiobook about Kharn could really contain, short of bloodshed/violence etc...
Well, the game profile is kind of a thumb nail sketch of the character, a novel could go into a lot more depth obvs.
If it was me, I would look at the fact it is probably really hard to actually find things to kill all the time, and the pain and anguish he has to deal with when he is simply unable to kill things, his down time must be a living hell for him, alternatively perhaps he regrets his actions, but much like Fulgrim was too far down the road by the time realisation dawned and he is now trapped on his path with no way back?
Both concepts would need a lot of meat on those bones, but I think there is scope for a novel focused on him. Not waiting with baited breath for it mind you.
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Just Dave wrote:Yeah, I'm definitely not fan of the artwork either to be honest, particularly the head and what look almost like twin pony-tails.
I do also wonder what a post-heresy novel/audiobook about Kharn could really contain, short of bloodshed/violence etc...
Yes!
He needs to lose the lucky rabbit feet hanging off of his Khorne Bunny Ears of Doom.
And double yes on what the hell is a post-Heresy book about Berzerkers going to be about?
I suppose that's the challenge though, right?
2012/01/26 18:30:46
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
This is the book you’ve been waiting for: Dan Abnett brings to life the most pivotal event in the Heresy since the fall of Horus, and sees the two biggest Legions the galaxy has ever seen fight to a bloody standstill across a dying world – awesome.
Unsurprisingly, we’ve received an absolutely huge number of orders for this book, so many in fact that the warehouse is bursting at the seams trying to contain them.
So we’re going to start shipping on Tuesday, a week earlier than normal. This means that if you pre-order it now, you’ll be one of the first in the world to get a copy. What’s more, any other pre-orders in the same basket as Know No Fear will ship out at the same time.
And because we don’t want to anger the eBook reading tech adept of Mars, were also going to bring forward the date of the digital launch to Tuesday. That’s only 100 hours away!
If you haven’t already, get your pre-orders in now.
Join us on the blog tomorrow for an interview with the author of a new eBook exclusive short story featuring the most barbaric of Sanguinius’ sons. That should satiate your bloodlust until Know No Fear arrives next week.
Glad I got my pre order in
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2012/01/26 21:49:41
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
Does anyone know if all the audio and e-books have a paper version too? Some of us prefer good old-fashioned books...
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2012/01/29 10:55:51
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
Yet anyway, most have, eventually, had a paper version. But there are indeed a few tales that are format specific.
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,
2012/01/29 11:52:27
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
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hmm... well... get the £ where you can I guess. And Mr. Roberts' work is, as ever, pretty stunning.
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,
2012/01/31 13:15:30
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
Do we know when exactly it'll be arriving in shops?
The book that is. I know it's dated for release in March, but does thou know of a more specific date, Red?
"It is the great irony of the Legiones Astartes: engineered to kill to achieve a victory of peace that they can then be no part of." - Roboute Guilliman
"As I recall, your face was tortured. Imagine that - the Master of the Wolves, his ferocity twisted into grief. And yet you still carried out your duty. You always did what was asked of you. So loyal. So tenacious. Truly you were the attack dog of the Emperor. You took no pleasure in what you did. I knew that then, and I know it now. But all things change, my brother. I'm not the same as I was, and you're... well, let us not mention where you are now." - Magnus the Red, to a statue of Leman Russ
2012/01/31 13:20:28
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
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,
2012/01/31 13:28:16
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
"It is the great irony of the Legiones Astartes: engineered to kill to achieve a victory of peace that they can then be no part of." - Roboute Guilliman
"As I recall, your face was tortured. Imagine that - the Master of the Wolves, his ferocity twisted into grief. And yet you still carried out your duty. You always did what was asked of you. So loyal. So tenacious. Truly you were the attack dog of the Emperor. You took no pleasure in what you did. I knew that then, and I know it now. But all things change, my brother. I'm not the same as I was, and you're... well, let us not mention where you are now." - Magnus the Red, to a statue of Leman Russ
2012/02/02 23:57:15
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread II, aka Rise of the Bibliophile
Just about to start reading Know No Fear, as much as I dislike the Ultramarines I'm really looking forward to this book.
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