Verythrax Draconis Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I ask cause I really don't dig that 2nd ed style artwork, and artbooks are pricey. Are those text tidbits cool enough? There's art that give more insight on "unseen" 40K things? I believe there's Sisters Of Silence and Custodes despicted there. There is really exclusive artwork there? Your thoughts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Its the leading visual source on the Horus Heresy for one thing! A large percentage of Pre-heresy forces which are around have been influenced directly by the ideas and artwork in this book - so, I would say even if you aren't a fan of the many artwork styles in the book, for this alone its worth it! Fluff-wise, the Horus Heresy book series is roughly following the events in Collected Visions, almost down to the letter (certainly nothing so far has been directly contradictory). The reason for this is that the author of Collected Visions, Alan Merret, is also one of the major influential factors upon the team of writers working on the BL Horus Heresy series. So, if you want to find out the course of events as they are going to happen, its well worth a read! :) Personally, I love these books, and I think even if the artwork isn't your thing no fan of pre-heresy events should be without them! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1923743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHawk Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 ......and I think even if the artwork isn't your thing no fan of pre-heresy events should be without them! I have to agree. Ocassionally GW/black library makes a really great book (Think of the ian watson novel Space Marine but for artwork) that in later years is going to be looked back on as a classic of the hobby, the HH artbook is one of them. I'd get it while you still can- GW has a confused policy on what it keeps in print and what it chooses to reprint later on....you can never be sure that GW will reprint something even if it's popular. I believe there's Sisters Of Silence and Custodes despicted there. Loads, there's a good panoramic one that has sisters of silence warriors on one side of the emperor and custodes on the other. Is there is really exclusive artwork there? IIRC there is some additional info and some pics but, the collected visions is, as the name suggests a compilation of all the art and info from all the individual HH artbook volumes and although it is pricey it's cheaper than getting all the individual volumes when they were out, it's a hardback book and it's quite substantial in pages. Hope that helps Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1923892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 so far your questions as to what are there have been answered, but its worth is merely the opinion of the owner... but this time i completely agree with everything said. the Collected Visions book is amazing, and fills in details on certain things that have been ignore or glossed over so far. i would go so far as to say it is a must have for any fan of the Horus Heresy. and i hate john blanche's art. i wish his fingers would break so he could never draw again. but luckily alot of the Sabertooth art from the w40k ccg is there, as well as single pieces to show gamers that good art dos happen even when blanche is involved. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1923982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshal seanisi Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I too must agree with everyone else on this topic. It is a must have for anyone who is a fan of the Horus Heresy fluff or 40k fluff in general. It also goes into more detail about the Kabal Machine from Mechanicum. Worth every penny IMHO. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1924537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damael Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I recently bought a copy. It really is worth every penny. I particularly like the artwork depicting the Custodes. However, if you're a fan of the Iron Hands, White Scars, Raven Guard, Dark Angels, or Ultramarines don't expect to see much of your chapter. Still an awesome book though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1925760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 No, but thats a little understandable - The Iron Hands and Raven Guard's only real role within the heresy was to receive a might ass-wopping at the hands of the treacherous Horus. Same too with the Ultramarines at the hands of the Word Bearer's (although it was only through their potency that they didn't get wiped off the map altogether) The Dark Angels are going to be kept in the closet. As for the White Scars, they did play a pretty important role in the seige of Terra, so I guess they could have had a bit more of a part in the books Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1925868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I bought thje originals when they first came out and they were worth the £15 each i paid for the four books. Ok the 4th was not as good as it did not contain so much art work but more of the cards the system was built for. the fluff in the books is awsome. Definatly worth buying Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1926021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Collected Visions is GREAT. One of my favorites of the 40k resource books I have. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1926377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-chaplain Astador Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Collected Visions is GREAT. One of my favorites of the 40k resource books I have. I completely agree, it is a GREAT book (although there are minor caption inconsistancies) but it is an excellent book, probably the best source for any type of space marine artwork youwill get your hands on. Plus its cooler because its Pre-heresy. B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1926402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Emperor's Champion Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Yea, couple things mislabeled here and there, but I'm sure you'll be able to tell a Blood Angel from an Ultramarine so no real problem. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1926420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 It's a great book, I haven't read much of it though. I've mostly flicked through the pictures and read about parts of the Heresy I wasn't familiar with (like the Blood Angels fighting the daemons before getting to Terra). My girlfriend loves it too, she wants to draw all the IA pictures at the start (so far she's done the Iron Warrior and the World Eater- which looks great as she used colour B)). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/163626-collected-visions-is-really-worthy/#findComment-1926429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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