Horus Heresy (Artbook Series)
This article is about the artbook series. For other uses of Horus Heresy, see Horus Heresy (disambiguation). |
The Horus Heresy Artbooks are a series of large background books written by Alan Merrett and lavishly illustrated by a legion of artists. Collected into a hardback omnibus, these books lay out in some detail the story of the Horus Heresy.
Contents
Visions of War
Visions of War is the first book in the Horus Heresy Artbook Series, detailing the Great Crusade and the Origins/Opening Acts of the Horus Heresy. Includes information on:
- The Rise of the Emperor
- The Reconquest of Terra
- The Creation of the Primarchs and their Legions
- The Start of the Great Crusade
- Imperial Forces/Organization
- The Corruption of Horus
- The Battle of Istvaan III
- The Folly of Magnus the Red
Visions of Darkness
Visions of Darkness is the second book of the Horus Heresy Artwork Series, and covers the early parts of the Horus Heresy and the nature of various factions within the Heresy. Includes information on:
- The Imperial Army
- The Dark Mechanicus
- The Chaplain Edict
- The Treachery of Lorgar
- The Razing of Prospero
- The Blooding of Signus
- The Defense of Calth
Visions of Treachery
Visions of Treachery is the third installment of the Horus Heresy Artbook Series, and includes information on:
- The Fate of Istvaan III
- The Imperial Response to the Heresy
- Rogal Dorn, the Emperor's Champion
- The Battle of Prospero
- The Assault on Istvaan V
- The Dropsite Massacre
Visions of Death
Visions of Death is the fourth and final work in the Horus Heresy Artbook Series, detailing the most famous and dramatic events of the Horus Heresy, including its epic conclusion and immediate aftermath. Includes information on the following:
- The Golden Throne
- The War in the Webway
- The Fall of Mars
- The Fortification of Terra
- The Siege of Terra
- The Duel between Horus and the Emperor
- The Final Decree of the Emperor
Collected Visions
The hardback collection includes all of the content of the individual volumes, as well as an exclusive short story, The Kaban Project.