The Horus Heresy Vol.I - Visions of War is the first of four art books packed with pictures based on the Horus Heresy. With text that reads like a history of the Heresy written by Alan Merrett, the book includes artwork from such artists as Adrian Smith and John Blanche, including some of John Blanche's concept sketches. Visions of War details the Great Crusade, the creation of the Primarchs, and the beginning of the Horus Heresy. Visions of War, along with the other Hours Heresy art books were later included in The Horus Heresy: Collected Visions omnibus, and again in its re-release Visions of Heresy - War, Darkness, Treachery and Death.
Synopsis[]
The first of four art books packed with pictures based on the Horus Heresy from Warhammer 40,000. The text reads like a history of the Heresy by well-known Games Workshop personality Alan Merrett. Alan's text will accompany the artwork, which has such artists as Adrian Smith and John Blanche. There will also be some of John Blanche's concept sketches.
Sections[]
The Horus Heresy Vol.I - Visions of War contains the following story sections:
- The Rise of the Emperor of Mankind
- The Reconquest of Terra (Unification Wars)
- The Creation of the Primarchs and their Legions (The Primarch Project)
- The Start of the Great Crusade
- Imperial Forces and Organisation
- The Corruption of Horus (Davin)
- The Battle of Istvaan III (The Istvaan III Atrocity)
- The Folly of Magnus the Red
Sources[]
- The Horus Heresy Vol.I - Visions of War (Art Book) by Alan Merrett