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Tuesday 25th of May, 2010
A Conversation Between Dan And Aaron
Black Library veteran, Dan Abnett, and newcomer Aaron Dembski-Bowden get together to have a chat about all things Warhammer 40,000, as well as writing in general.
Essentially, what draws me to
40K is how bleak existence is; how corruption taints absolutely
everything; and how all aspects of life are edged by darkness, from a
peasant’s harsh existence to supernatural threats most humans would
never see. Yet people still live, fight, survive... and that's where
stories are found. Degradation is an inevitability, even in the aspects
that are intentionally funny. I think that’s sorta powerful. Omnipresent
decay is an insidious theme that makes my skin crawl, and 40K has it in
spades. It’s what Gormenghast would look like, if Titus Groan had an
empire. It’s got the stagnation versus freedom aspects that underlie
Peake’s work, it’s got the taint of madness, misery and emotional
sensitivity. It’s as gothic as the Sisters of Mercy playing live in
Notre Dame Cathedral (which, by the way, would be awesome).
Posted by The Black Library Team
Comments
Jim said:
Nice college football reference, Dan! That is also my reference of choice when I want to confuse my English friends. Also an excellent escape route in Coffee vs Tea arguments.
May 27th, 2010
James said:
Has Anyone else not heard anything about Dan's Malus Darkblade Series? After the Release in '09' 'of the second omnibus', I have waited avidly to plunge ounce more into the corrupted heart of the most Vehement Dark Elf I've Ever had the Pleasure of reading bout? Was it not foretold that the series would countinue on with the Fight for Malus's Very Soul? I will countinue to check the BLOG bord here to here back from anyone with INFO. Sincerly Your's, The Don Of Dispair, James Miller Greenland NH
June 1st, 2010
James said:
And where in the Black Depths is Mike Lee Been hiding?
June 1st, 2010