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Warhammer 40k : Pawns of Chaos
Acrylic
29.4 x 46.5 cm (11.57 x 18.31 in.)
Description
Original novel cover published by the Black Library in April 2001 representing Gavalon, the most powerful sorcerer on the planet Sigmatus and leader of the forces against the Imperium, Hycilla, the wise dreamer girl (a psyker) and in the background the Changer of Ways, Lord of Change, Architect of Fate, also known as Tzeentch.
Published in The Art of Adrian Smith (full page 93)
Published in The Art of Adrian Smith (full page 93)
Inscriptions
Signed on the right end side
Comment
An early text from the Black Library which bridges the gap between Warhammer Fantasy and 40k. Probably one of the strangest and most subtle among all the novels. The Chaos is described in a unique way, so clearly and intimately that will turn your mind upside down. A moral dilemma turns the plot : how the rebel cultists perceive the Imperium who destroy their way of life. We understand that the good guys are not those we might have thought until the final twist.
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About Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith is a British illustrator, best known for his numerous illustrations for Games Workshop's games. Adrian and Ian Miller are especially well known for their work in the early days of Warhammer and 40k in creating a dark serious atmospheric setting.
He has also worked in comics producing a number of covers for Toxic! and is working on the French graphic novel series Broz with Pat Mills.
Smith has illustrated cards for the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game.
Bibliography :
The Art of Adrian Smith (Black Library, August 2003, ISBN 1-84416-062-9)
Broz (with Pat Mills):
"L'arme soeur" (2005, ISBN 2-914420-10-2)
"Recherché... Mort ou vif!" (December 2005, ISBN 2-914420-13-7)
"Chronicles of Hate Vol. 1" (2014, ISBN 9781632152091)
