The Black Library: Novedades – Octubre 2012

Estas son las últimas novedades que ha publicado la editorial inglesa The Black Library para las franquicias de "Warhammer Fantasy" y "Warhammer 40.000". Desde las antologías Shadows of Treachery –que profundiza en "La Herejía de Horus", una de las mayores sagas del universo de W40K– y Treacheries of the Space Marines –una selección de historias cortas por los mejores autores de The Black Library– hasta la edición en tapa dura de Angel Exterminatus, escrita por Graham McNeill, una de las nuevas entregas de "La Herejía de Horus" que incluye ilustraciones exclusivas de Karl Richardson.

En cuanto a la fantasía épica de "Warhammer Fantasy", publican Swords of the Emperor, un volumen que recoge las novelas Swords of Justice y Sword of Vengeance, además de una historia corta que sirve de unión para ambas, protagonizadas por la pareja de héroes Schwwarzhelm y Helborg. Además, recopilan en un único volumen las tres novelas que componen la trilogía "The Sundering" –Malekith, Shadowking y Caledor–, todas ellas publicadas por Timun Mas en castellano bajo el título "La Secesión" –Malekith, El Rey Sombrío y Caledor.

Más información de las novedades: 

 

Schwwarzhelm & Helborg: Swords of the Emperor, de Chris Wraight. Edición en rústica sin solapas, 768 páginas, 12,99 doblones ingleses. A la venta. Género: Fantasía. Serie: Independiente.

Sinopsis:

Rebellion consumes the province of Averland and civil war looms, while orcs threaten to sweep out of the mountains and devastate the land. Suspecting the taint of Chaos behind the uprising, the Emperor Karl Franz sends two of his greatest champions to defeat the greenskins, thwart the Dark Gods and restore Imperial rule to Averland.

Time of Legends: The Sundering, de Gav Thorpe. Edición en rústica sin solapas, 1017 páginas, 10,93 doblones ingleses. A la venta. Género: Fantasía. Serie: Independiente.

Sinopsis:

Malekith, betrayer and usurper, architect of the great war that will forever divide the race of elves. Alith Anar, wrathful avenger whose spirit will forever haunt the traitorous druchii. Caledor, reluctant leader, the one elf who can hold back the darkness and restore peace to Ulthuan. Witch King, Shadow King and Phoenix King. Their deeds are legend. This is their story.

Treacheries of the Space Marines (Warhammer 40.000), de Varios Autores. Edición en rústica sin solapas, 416 páginas, 7,99 doblones ingleses. A la venta. Género: Ciencia-ficción. Serie: Antología.

Sinopsis:

The Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes are the defenders of mankind, the ultimate superhuman brotherhood standing against the evils of the galaxy. But even among their hallowed ranks, there are those who would turn their backs on their brothers and follow the path of the traitor. Gathered within these pages, you will find tales from the dark side of the Imperium – remember, that which can defend, can also betray...

New York Times bestselling editor Christian Dunn presents a selection of short stories from some of Black Library’s finest authors: Anthony Reynolds, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Matthew Farrer, Sarah Cawkwell and many more.

Shadows of Treachery, de Varios Autores. Edición en rústica sin solapas, 416 páginas, 7,99 doblones ingleses. A la venta. Género: Ciencia-ficción. Serie: La Herejía de Horus.

Sinopsis:

From the battlefields of Phall and Isstvan, to the haunted shadows of Terra itself – the greatest war in the history of mankind rages on. While the traitor Legions continue their campaign of terror across the galaxy, preparations are made for the defence of the Imperial Palace and the final, inevitable reckoning that must yet come between Horus and the Emperor...

This anthology spans the entire Horus Heresy, with short stories from Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill and Gav Thorpe, as well as two brand new novella-length tales. Learn the fate of Rogal Dorn’s fleet originally sent to Isstvan III in ‘The Crimson Fist’ by John French, and descend deeper into the darkness of the Night Lords Legion in ‘Prince of Crows’ by Aaron Dembski-Bowden.

Full contents list:
The Crimson Fist - John French
The Dark King - Graham McNeill
The Lightning Tower - Dan Abnett
The Kaban Project - Graham McNeill
Raven’s Flight - Gav Thorpe
Death of a Silversmith - Graham McNeill
Prince of Crows - Aaron Dembski-Bowden

Angel Exterminatus, de Graham McNeill. Edición en rústica sin solapas, 1017 páginas, 10,93 doblones ingleses. A la venta. Género: Ciencia-ficción. Serie: La Herejía de Horus.

Sinopsis:

Perturabo – master of siegecraft, and the executioner of Olympia. Long has he lived in the shadow of his more favoured primarch brothers, frustrated by the mundane and ignominious duties which regularly fall to his Legion. When Fulgrim offers him the chance to lead an expedition in search of ancient and destructive xenos weaponry, the Iron Warriors and the Emperor’s Children unite and venture deep into the heart of the great star maelstrom that haunts Perturabo's dreams. Pursued by vengeful survivors from Isstvan V and the revenants of a dead eldar world, they must work quickly if they are to unleash the devastating power of the Angel Exterminatus!

Angel Exterminatus is presented in a premium hardback format and includes exclusive internal illustrations by artist Karl Richardson.

por Loren Sparrow octubre 23, 2012