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2012/10/21 08:03:36
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
Just Dave wrote: Finished Prince of Crows and loved it. Classic AD-B quality and Night Lords: a great short story.
The discussion between Curze and Sevatar regarding Nostramo was epic and both had great points, Sevatar was a great character and the Night Lords as interesting as always. Great story all round.
A couple of things bugged me though; the ambiguous ending (which will no doubt be expanded upon later) and Curze's...
Spoiler:
Magical recovery. I know he's a Primarch (hence it being pretty cool to see them so near-death), but he went from life support and comatose to fighting Jonson in moments, without explanation. This bugged me. That he was then also on the top of his game physically (literally described as a fair fight) was strange. Not a fan of the idea that he's still on The Invincible Reason (no way Lion would just let that slide) either, but we'll see how that pans out as well I guess.
I guess it was the same dealio as with Fulgrim on the butchers table in Reflection Crack'd, he got messed up pretty bad there but was frolicking like the pretty girl he was in no time.
Wonder if we'll see Ferrus again
No pity, no remorse, no shoes
2012/10/22 09:46:08
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
I think we'll see Ferrus again, or at leas his head swinging around the waist of angron as a trophy add on sprue that comes with the forgeworld Ferrus primary kit.
LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14
2012/10/22 11:54:27
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
Warlord Queek Headtaker is unlike other skaven, a fearless warrior, a general who leads from the front and the grim victor of many great battles. When King Kazador begins to gather an army at Karak Azul it falls to Queek to lead a surprise attack on the hold, but even one as cunning as he cannot resist the chance to face such a renowned hero of the dwarfs in single combat. With old enemies moving against him on both sides of the conflict, he musters his stormvermin for war...
The renegade Soul Drinkers continue their misguided campaign to free mankind from the tyranny of the Imperium in this second trilogy of novels by Ben Counter. In Chapter War, the Soul Drinkers, harried by loyalist Space Marines, fall into the grip of a devastating civil war. Hellforged sees the Chapter fleeing into the mysterious Veiled Regions where they encounter a new threat - the necrons. As they battle the undying aliens, the Soul Drinkers' past catches up with them as the Imperial Fists - their spiritual progenitors - arrive. Captured and put on trial, Sarpedon must find a way to save his warriors even as the Imperial Fists' mighty starfort Phalanx comes under attack from a horde of ravening daemons.
From the ashes of the Great Crusade, treachery was born. Always first among the superhuman primarchs, the newly dubbed Warmaster Horus turned his back upon the Emperor and embraced the dark powers of Chaos. With fully half the military might of the fledgling Imperium at his command, he set his sights upon the throne of Holy Terra and waged a war which would divide the galaxy forever...Visions of war, visions of darkness, of treachery and death - all of this and more is contained within this heretical volume. Iconic depictions of the Space Marine Legions and the heroes that commanded them are presented alongside artwork from renowned artists Neil Robert, as well as brand new historical notes on the Warhammer 40,000 universe by Alan Merrett. Witness the end of an era and the beginning of something far darker, as the Heresy continues to unfold.
Looks like a reprint, with a nice new cover.
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2012/10/22 15:40:07
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
The full version of the cover art for the new edition of Visions of Heresy (shown via Amazon, above) has just been unveiled on the BL site:
Pretty impressive stuff - really enjoying the sense of scale added back to that image as an alternative to the more focused Adrain Smith piece before it.
2012/10/22 15:45:52
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
Curious to see if the reprint of Visions of Heresy is just a reprint with a different cover, or adds new stuff to it. I hope it's the first one, I'd hate having to buy it again.
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Fiat justitia ruat caelum
2012/10/22 15:55:10
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
Bulkoth wrote: Is that a giant Eye behind Horus and his men?
Yep, he's had that symbol for ages. It's based on the Eye of Horus from Egyptian mysticism and a bit of Sauron (even in the original book of LotR he had a cats eye. There's also the play on word of Eye of Terra and Eye of Terror. What is odd though is that Malcador also has an eye as a symbol and in Prospero Burns the Space Wolves often use a stylised eye as an apotropaic symbol to ward off malificarium (sorcery).
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2012/10/22 16:22:29
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
BL are taking another page from GW's playbook and releasing a giant ebook bundle for the rough equivalent of buying them separately.
Same goes for most of the audio books, tho why you'd wanna have half abridged and half unabridged audio books is besides me.
Bulkoth wrote: Is that a giant Eye behind Horus and his men?
Yep, he's had that symbol for ages. It's based on the Eye of Horus from Egyptian mysticism.
But that's not imagery, it looks like some sort of doorway. Why would it be in the Emporer's Palace?
None of the other covers have really been shy of a remembrancer's redition of an actual event (except Legion because I can't tell what is going on there??).
Automatically Appended Next Post: As an added note: The emporer's Halo looks an awful lot like the chaos undivided symbol...
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2012/10/22 16:32:20
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
BL are taking another page from GW's playbook and releasing a giant ebook bundle for the rough equivalent of buying them separately.
Same goes for most of the audio books, tho why you'd wanna have half abridged and half unabridged audio books is besides me.
Bulkoth wrote: Is that a giant Eye behind Horus and his men?
Yep, he's had that symbol for ages. It's based on the Eye of Horus from Egyptian mysticism.
But that's not imagery, it looks like some sort of doorway. Why would it be in the Emporer's Palace?
None of the other covers have really been shy of a remembrancer's redition of an actual event (except Legion because I can't tell what is going on there??).
Automatically Appended Next Post: As an added note: The emporer's Halo looks an awful lot like the chaos undivided symbol...
It looks like it is the final battle on Horus' ship, so the eye would be there. Looks like there is a dead Sanguinius in the background.
2012/10/22 16:35:41
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
For any interested BL seem to have posted a large number of e book bundles for christmas, stuff like specific chapters and the space marine battles series etc.
2012/10/22 16:36:19
Subject: Re:Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
He's not dead, he's resting. (Monty Python voice of course)
Looks awesome, is it hard backed like everything else lately?
LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14
2012/10/22 16:38:23
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
"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
2012/10/22 17:56:49
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
"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
2012/10/22 18:53:12
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
"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
2012/10/22 19:13:19
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
I thought it was OK (although not one of Neil Robert's best).. until I saw and was reminded of the classic piece above.
Not even in the same league in terms of artistic merit. And it shows how flashy CGI effects are no substitute for decent composition and the expression of character and mood in artwork.
Space Marine Battles Novella by Andy Smillie coming in November
Spoiler:
THE STORY
Mere centuries after the end of the Horus Heresy, the newly-founded Flesh Tearers Chapter continues its bloody crusade against the xenos races that threaten Segmentum Pacificus. Chapter Master Amit leads his warriors to a feral world in pursuit of orks, but discovers something far more ancient and deadly in the depths of the jungle. Already battle-weary, the Flesh Tearers must master the dark legacy of their primarch Sanguinius if they are to prevail... and perhaps find a world worthy of being called their home.
ABOUT THIS EDITION
Flesh of Cretacia is presented in a premium hardback format and includes full colour internal map sections
No mention of whether this will be Limited Edition or Limited time like the White Scars Novella recently
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2012/10/24 20:32:04
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
Huh, Space Marine battle have also been dinged up to hardback status now? Well, no big loss to me personally, I have found most of the novels thus far weak.
Fatum Iustum Stultorum
Fiat justitia ruat caelum
2012/10/24 20:32:20
Subject: Black Library News & Rumours Thread III, that awkward third title.
Seems the bundles now have a base page, not a bad way to see if you've missed a smaller part of your favorite series to go lookup where you might find it, but the prices really seem extreme to me:
http://www.blacklibrary.com/ebundles
