The Milkman Of Baal Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Just got The Book of the Lion from BL, the short stories are great and shed some nice little bits about the way the unforgiven function. one question though, I'm 2/3rds of the way through The Eye Of Terror, so far the story has absolutely NOTHING to do with space marines let alone the 1st legion, I know I haven't finished it yet but I’m tempted not to and crack on with ravenwing, my question is to those who have read it, is there any point to it. Cheers. Oh yeah DEATH TO THE TRAITORS FAITH IS MY SHIELD FOR THE EMPEROR AND THE LION BROTHERS!!! (You never know who's watching) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradiel Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 if that story is the same im thinking about (eye of terror, by barrington j. bayley), later in the story there are dark angels in it. i would say more but i have no idea on how the spoiler thingy works, and im aware on how some people are paranoid about said spoilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smede Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 There is a bit in the end of the story but not much, wont spoil it for you. The ravenwing book is way better imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elphilo Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yeah 90% of the story is about the trader and the navigator. But as others have said, cannot say more other than there are Dark Angels in it. Eventually :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Now be fair... isn't one of them in the beginning? (been a while since I read it and I cannot inflict it on myself again) Wonder if they ripped the script of Gravity off of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerociousBeast Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Isn't Eye of Terror one of those weird old classics, though? Like Ian Watson's Inquisition Wars and Space Marine...? I've been wanting to read it. The older novels tap into that old, twisted 2nd edition vibe that I love so much. Today's "grimdark" has nothing on the John Blanche-soaked settings of previous decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Isn't Eye of Terror one of those weird old classics, though? Like Ian Watson's Inquisition Wars and Space Marine...? I've been wanting to read it. The older novels tap into that old, twisted 2nd edition vibe that I love so much. Today's "grimdark" has nothing on the John Blanche-soaked settings of previous decades. I think it's kinda in between... It is one of the very first "new" novels when the BL started up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elphilo Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Its deemed a "Heretic Tomb." While its a good read its fluff isn't supposed to be taken as canon since it was made so long ago and the 40k universe has changed so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 If you want to utilise the boards spoiler script all you need to is surround your next with the spoiler tag: [spoiler]spoiler items here[/spoiler] found in the dropdown list when clicking the 'listy' looking icon 3rd along the top from the left that you see when writing your posts. Or you can just type it as shown above straight into your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradiel Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 thanks Isiah, now i know until i forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primacy Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm considering of buying the Book of the Lion and its companion Angels of Darkness to add to my collection of DA literature. Any suggestions from those of you who have read them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Try Ebay first. They are not worth what BL is wanting for them... especially The Book of the Lion. $30 for two shorts and an oop book that barely mentions the DA... Book of the Lion consists of 2 of the shorts found in the anthology "Deathwing" and the complete book "Eye of Terror" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrahawk Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm considering of buying the Book of the Lion and its companion Angels of Darkness to add to my collection of DA literature. Any suggestions from those of you who have read them? Angels of Darkness is a good book, very solid. Also the prequel to Ravenwing. Even though many people missed the point of the book, and even today are filling the Internet with misinformation, I do think the book is a must for any DA collector. I also have the Book of the Lion, but I haven't really started on it yet so can't comment on that front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primacy Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Try Ebay first. They are not worth what BL is wanting for them... especially The Book of the Lion. $30 for two shorts and an oop book that barely mentions the DA... Book of the Lion consists of 2 of the shorts found in the anthology "Deathwing" and the complete book "Eye of Terror" Thanks for the heads up. I'll try there first. $30 does seem steep. I'm considering of buying the Book of the Lion and its companion Angels of Darkness to add to my collection of DA literature. Any suggestions from those of you who have read them? Angels of Darkness is a good book, very solid. Also the prequel to Ravenwing. Even though many people missed the point of the book, and even today are filling the Internet with misinformation, I do think the book is a must for any DA collector. I also have the Book of the Lion, but I haven't really started on it yet so can't comment on that front. I enjoyed Ravenwing. I also got the eshort Reparation by Andy Smilliewith a couple extra dollars on my itunes account and it was a fun little read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Edit: I retract my statement... The comics do boost the value a bit... Terror of Death is a good one and Ravenwing is kinda interesting. The two shorts I was referring to are "Deathwing" and "Unforgiven" I didnt realise those others were in there. CONTENTS Deathwing The Black Pearl Unforgiven Malediction Easy Prey Eye of Terror Deathwing: The Comic Ravenwing: The Comic The Terror of Death: The Comic (feels shame, goes to sit in chamber 42 for 4 minutes.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Since when did Isiah turn into a Necron? Look at his avatar...SOMEONE CALL A CHAPLAIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Shhhh ..... Besides, I am a Chaplain -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pueriexdeus Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Try Ebay first. They are not worth what BL is wanting for them... especially The Book of the Lion. $30 for two shorts and an oop book that barely mentions the DA... Book of the Lion consists of 2 of the shorts found in the anthology "Deathwing" and the complete book "Eye of Terror" So what your saying is that BL is reprinting old work, adding something new but unrelated and charging 225% more than its worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradiel Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Try Ebay first. They are not worth what BL is wanting for them... especially The Book of the Lion. $30 for two shorts and an oop book that barely mentions the DA... Book of the Lion consists of 2 of the shorts found in the anthology "Deathwing" and the complete book "Eye of Terror" So what your saying is that BL is reprinting old work, adding something new but unrelated and charging 225% more than its worth? sounds normal to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 If you're willing to pay the price, it's worth it. If you're not, it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 If you're willing to pay the price, it's worth it. If you're not, it isn't.Wise words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xnickbaranx Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I don't own it but I've seen it. Its a thick book. And I'd say you're saving over tracking all the original sources down - even on eBay. I really want to read Ravenwing. The only time I had the money to buy it in hand and went to my local GW Bunker to buy it, they didn't have it in stock. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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