Brilliant., June 15, 2005
By John T. Miller IV
Eisenhorn, as the collected works are now known is the quite possibly best of Dan Abnett’s work. Originally published as three separate paper-back novels named Xenos, Malleus, and Hereticus this new edition includes the unabridged contents of those three books as well as two “arching” short stories of about twenty pages that connect books one to two and two to three. This is an amazingly opportunity.
A VISUALLY STUNNING FEAST!, April 6, 2006
By Tim Janson
Rarely has a game/fictional setting been known for its visuals as much as Warhammer 40,000. From the outstanding game and novel covers to the meticulously hand-painted miniatures, Warhammer books has always been a treat for the eyes. “The Art of Warhammer 40,000″ solidifies this fact in a stunning 256 page, hardcover book. Drawing its images from game boxes, video & PC games, collectible trading cards, book covers, and Warhammer Monthly, the book is a vast treasure trove of fantastic images from a stable full of talented artists.
The book is broken down into sections on Space Marines, Inquisitors, titans, Chaos Space Marines, Tyranids, Eldar, Orks, Demons, and more…Some of the artists whose work is featured include: Wayne Enlgand, Ralph Horsley, Dave Kendall, Will Rees, Neil Roberts, Sam Wood, John Blanche, and Franz Vohwinkel. Throughout the book there are comments from the artists, writers, and designers of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Fans of the Warhammer books and game will find some of their favorite characters and legions well represented. David Gallagher’s “Space Wolf”, and Karl Richardson’s “Lone Wolf” are a couple of notable examples of the legendary legions of the fierce Space Wolves.
Neil Roberts contributes a two page spread from “Horus Rising” depicting an epic battle and Clint Langley contributes his great cover from “For the Emperor. Adrian Smith has several pieces in the book depicting Dan Abnett’s popular “Gaunts Ghosts”. I love Scott Johnson’s Sisters of Battle Ephrael Stern taken from Warhammer Monthly, it conveys such power.
The Chaos Space Marines are some of the most intimidating characters in the Warhammer books 40,000 universe and the paintings of them are some of the finest the warhammer has to offer. “Chaos Child” by Clint Langley, “Nurgle Marine” and “Slaanesh Marine” by Adrian Smith, and “Kharn the Betrayer” by Kev Walker are just some of the superb pieces in the book.
Other notable pieces include “Abbadon the Despolier” by David Gallagher, “Blood Thirster” by Dan Wheaton, and “Demon Prince Dhar’leth” by Karl Kopinski. I’ve mentioned just a handful but this is a great collection from cover to cover. The book is an oversized hardcover and printed on thick, high quality stock. A treasure for Warhammer books 40,000 fans everywhere!