Tanith

[IVSothicIV]

Considering about starting to read dem' books. But I dun' wanna buy all eight/nine books if they com out wid' an' omnibus......So...Are de' gunna' make an omnibus?

[experiment 626]

not to sure... but i'd still go the paperback copies for now as they're;
a) great for taking into school/work with you
b) light weight and compact!
c) dirt cheap

the omnibus is quite expensive because it's hardcover... best bet to see if another one's coming anytime this year is to head over to the black library site and pull up the comming soon section.

cheers!

[Heroka Vendile]

why don't you do your research before asking daft questions?
one quick look round blacklibrary.co.uk would have brought to your attention that not only have the first three(the Founding) and the subsequent four(The Saint) have both been released as hardback Omnibus' - infact, the Founding omnibus is just about to be released as a paperback.

[Stubber]

Originally Posted by Heroka Vendile

why don't you do your research before asking daft questions?

Now that isn't a very nice thing to say, is it?

Local libraries often have some BL books in stock. It also means if you don't like the book it won't have cost you you're much needed money.

[Dan296]

*sigh* ive only read ONE black library book.......my library sucks....ill just go to amazon =P

[IVSothicIV]

Originally Posted by Heroka Vendile

why don't you do your research before asking daft questions?
one quick look round blacklibrary.co.uk would have brought to your attention that not only have the first three(the Founding) and the subsequent four(The Saint) have both been released as hardback Omnibus' - infact, the Founding omnibus is just about to be released as a paperback.

...........................Shut up................................................ ...........

[Killermoose]

Heh heh heh. I've often considered buying some BL books, just have never got round to it. Any suggestions on good ones?

[Heroka Vendile]

Originally Posted by Killermoose

Heh heh heh. I've often considered buying some BL books, just have never got round to it. Any suggestions on good ones?

The Eisenhorn trilogy is extremly good (Dan Abnett)
As is the Gaunts Ghosts series (Dan Abnett)
The Ultramarines/Iron Warriors series is readable (Graham McNeil)
The Horus Heresy series is very very good (so far four different writers involved - Dan Abnett, Graham McNeil, Ben Counter, James Swallow)
The Gotrek and Felix (-slayer) series is great (William King, Nathan Long)
The Commissar Cain series is also very good (Sandy Mitchell)

[Killermoose]

Ok, thanks. I may have to give Eisenhorn a try, and I've often thought about Gaunts Ghosts. Thanks for the help!

[Inquisitor Rosenadel]

EISENHORN. It is the best series of books you will ever read (The omnibus is a collection, so it is technically three books). Ever. Bar none.

Gaunt's Ghosts are fun, but can get a little repetitive. The Horus Heresy stuff was good.


EISENHORN.

[Stubber]

I'd have to say Eisenhorn too. It is so unnaturally good...which is why I'm reading for the third time.

[commissarwhiffy]

Originally Posted by Inquisitor Rosenadel

EISENHORN. It is the best series of books you will ever read (The omnibus is a collection, so it is technically three books). Ever. Bar none.

Gaunt's Ghosts are fun, but can get a little repetitive. The Horus Heresy stuff was good.


EISENHORN.

I agree with the eisenhorn choice, the omnibus gives you some short stories too. I've not found GGhosts to be repetitive but everyone is different. The new series, Traitor general onwards, has made Gaunt a bit dark and cynical. Recommend any Dan abnett. Single paperbacks are better than the omnibuses in my opinion, more expensive in the long run but much easier to handle and its easier to find your fav book or part in a book.

Hmmm.. I have read a CRAP load of the BL books. Here is my list:

Eisenhorn
Horus Heresy Series (not so crazy about the second one)
Ravenor
Lord of the Night
The four volume Heresy Book with all the artwork
The Space Wolf series centering on Ragnar
Angels of Darkness (If you can ever find it!)

[rintinglen]

In the 40k line, I have to endorse Eisenhorn and Ravenor, both excellent Inquisitor novels, but By far my Favorite is Sandy Mitchell's outrageous adventures of Caiphas Cain. There are 4 so far, and I for one can't wait for the next one. The C. S. Goto Novels are pretty much junk, and "The Conquest of Armageddon" is the worst piece of garbage I ever read. I don't care for Gav Thorpe's stuff, but the Gaunt novels, at least the first 4 or so are pretty good (they fall off a little in my opinion startint with "Tanith Silver").
Dan Abnett is almost always the bomb, and William King's Gotrek and Felix novels are excellent for the Warhammer Fantasy buff. Next on my own list is King's Space Wolf Trilogy.

[last of the bloodthirsty]

eisenhorn was my first colection of books to read from the bl... omfg so good. i love reading ciaphus cain novels jurgen is awesome. death world by steve lyons was pretty good. i thought crusade for armeggedon was ok conquest not so much but they had merit. soul drinkers omnimbus was good times words of blood and let the galaxy burn were good short story collections .

There is also a new Ragnar book coming out folks!