News de la Black Library (France et UK) - 2012

The High Lords

Chris Wraight takes control of the blog today, to share a story from the dystopian wasteland of a once proud Imperial city.

The journey from the outer reaches was nightmarish, leaving me drained and febrile on arrival. I should have been prepared for it: what else should I have expected of a mode of transportation that skirts the maws of Hell itself, using creaking, ancient vessels that should long since have been consigned to oblivion? I had taken such journeys before, and each time I shudder to recall them. But I survived, so that was something.

Those who had summoned me did not relish being kept waiting. Though I admonished myself for doing so, I found myself already dreading the cold stare of their pitiless, probing eyes. I went quickly through the crumbling cityscape, barely noticing the spires of decayed gothic majesty around me. A slate-grey sky hung heavily over it all, swollen with polluted rain.

The citadel’s entrance was dominated by a devotional statue of an Adeptus Astartes warrior, replete with snarling facemask and hefted bolter. Above the gates stood the Imperial Aquila, hewn from some dark metal and glistening from the downpour. Those things were familiar, reassuring. I took a little comfort from them. Those ancient symbols, I liked to believe, had always watched over me.


The chamber inside was hot and clammy, as if the climate units had long since given up. Pale sunlight angled in through grimy windows, illuminating a long table surrounded by austere seated figures.

I nearly lost my nerve then. Some of them, I knew, were absolutely ancient, steeped in power, twisted and wizened by the long employment of dark arts. Others were less obviously tainted, mere acolytes in comparison, their faces as yet unmarked by the cruel toll of ceaseless, secret labours.

I took my place among them. At first they conferred amongst themselves, discussing affairs of the Imperium in hushed tones. I heard them speak of things I barely understood: the destruction of worlds, the marshalling of legions, the twisting fate of immortal heroes. Amidst all the ignorance and superstition of the masses beyond, it seemed that they knew all the secrets of the galactic history. Sometimes they laughed among themselves, dismissing the fates of billions like capricious and merciless gods.


Eventually my time came. The eyes of the room swept toward me, and I felt my heart begin to beat harder. This was why they had summoned me. This was why I had come.

‘So,’ said the one who sat at the head of the table. He was small in stature, but he wielded the power of life and death over all of us. His name, in that place at least, was Nick Kyme. ‘What are you working on?’

I swallowed, and started to talk. I’d come to my first Heresy meeting with a pitch for a novella. I hoped they liked it.


But what has Chris been working on? And did it pass the High Lord’s seal of approval?
All will be revealed soon enough...

We would like to point out that Chris’s depiction of Nottingham is not endorsed by Black Library.

Nottingham is a thriving post-industrial city with many pleasant bars and art galleries, and any similarities to the bleak, oppressive nightmare of the far future are purely coincidental.

This weekend, the intrepid Black Library team were out and about once again, this time at the Warhammer 40,000 Design Studio Open Day in Warhammer World.
Events in Warhammer World are so much fun, even the Emperor’s finest showed up to join in.
Can’t say we think much of their parking though.
The day was packed with special guests and demonstrations and of course, Black Library was there with our usual range of pre-release novels and event exclusives. There were many happy faces when they saw we had brought not one, but two new Horus Heresy novels!
It seems that it’s well and truly event season at the moment, loads of upcoming events all over the world. If you’ve never been to a Black Library event before, Check out our event calendar to see what events we have near you.

nalhutta a écrit:L'Art Book est encore de très bonne qualité.

Dans le blog aujourd’hui, Neil Roberts – l’homme responsable des incroyables illustrations de couverture de la série The Horus Heresy – revient sur son expérience à la Comic Con Paris…

J’ai récemment eu la chance de me rendre à Paris en compagnie de Gav Thorpe et de quelques membres de l’équipe BL.

Quel spectacle mes amis ! Les réactions des fans aux bouquins et aux artworks ont été excellentes, sans parler de Gav qui était en mode ‘Auteur Superstar’, sans cesse à dédicacer des livres et se faire prendre en photo.

Et les cosplay… Oh, les cosplay !

La Comic Con se tenait en même temps que la Japan Expo, et nous avons la chance de voir passer des cosplay issus d’univers très différents : Comics, Bandes Dessinées, Manga, Animés, films, Jeux Vidéos, et même quelques adeptes du Mechanicum.

Recouvert des pieds à la tête ou à peine vêtus, j'ai l’impression d’avoir tout vu. Mais je suis certain que même Roy Batty serait resté dans le coin juste au cas ou…

Quant à moi, j’ai eu l’occasion de rencontrer tout un tas de gens qui avait l’air ravi de me voir, ainsi que les illustrations que j’avais emmenées avec moi. Le fait qu’il y ait des gens à l’étranger qui apprécient mon travail ne cesse de me surprendre, et c’est facile de l’oublier lorsque l’on est attaché à son poste de travail et au milieu de la réalisation d’une nouvelle couverture. J’ai été très flatté lorsqu’un imposant Necromonger se révéla être un fan !

Nous avons vraiment passé un excellent moment, et c’est toujours incroyable de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes avec qui nous avons une passion en commun, et cette passion est l’art de Black Library.

J’ai vraiment hâte de revenir vous voir, vivement la prochaine occasion.

Et comme le disait Roy Batty dans Blade Runner :

“J'ai vu tant de choses que vous, humains, ne pourriez pas croire”.

Merci Neil.

Si vous voulez vous aussi rencontrer Neil ainsi qu’une vingtaine d’auteurs de Black Library (y compris Dan Abnett, Aaron Dembski-Bowden et Graham McNeill), venez nous rendre visite au Black Library Weekender. Il s’agit du plus important événement jamais organisé par Black Library, alors ne manquez pas ça, et réservez vos billets dès maintenant.

uther33 a écrit:Tiens.... il y a encore le tome sur "Aurelian" . Je croyais que l'édition était limitée .
Sinon, il me parait un peu petit le stand non ?

EXCLUSIVE HORUS HERESY POSTER
This stunning cover art from Fear to Tread by series artist Neil Roberts is now available as a 594 x 420 mm poster.
This cover art is also available as a set of wallpapers for desktops and mobile devices.
July 2012 • ISBN 5011921043156

Last Saturday, thousands of hobbyists descended upon the Windy City for Games Day USA.
At 9:59 am on Saturday, The Donald Stephens Convention Center in Chicago was filled with games, displays, Golden Demon and, of course, Black Library. All that was needed was a crowd of eager hobbyists.

At the stroke of 10, an almighty Waaaaagh! resounded around the great hall and the doors burst open. Over 2,000 hobbyists swept into the hall like a tide. Look how excited they are about Games Day!

And why wouldn’t you be, with such an awesome day ahead? In the Black Library section alone there were a host of new and exclusive titles to choose from.

Black Library fans even got a chance to meet two New York Times bestselling authors, and as you can see from this photo, the authors are just as happy to meet the fans. If you’re wondering why Aaron Dembski-Bowden is wearing a sports glove, our authors had to sign over 1,000 books that day (you try writing Aaron Dembski Bowden 500 times and see how your wrist’s looking!).

There were even Q&A sessions with the authors. Here, fans of the Garro audio series quiz James Swallow on what’s in store for the Sigillite’s chosen.