Once you make it to the third act all the plot threads come together well and start feeling relevant to what's going on, and it has a good climax.
Malazan Book of the Fallen, Broken Binding hardcover release
- Thread starter EviLore
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Just ordered. Missed the opening by several hours due to misreading "BST" as "EST" 
No idea what batch I'm in though, is there some way to suss this out or does it come in an email?
Hopefully they add some sort of auto-subscribe for each book release so I don't have to play this game each time.
And man, I am sooooo out of fantasy. I looked at the other books they offer and wow, never even heard of most of them. Must be popular to justify such elaborate editions but no clue who they are.
No idea what batch I'm in though, is there some way to suss this out or does it come in an email?Hopefully they add some sort of auto-subscribe for each book release so I don't have to play this game each time.
And man, I am sooooo out of fantasy. I looked at the other books they offer and wow, never even heard of most of them. Must be popular to justify such elaborate editions but no clue who they are.
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They'll drop us an email by the end of August to let us know what batch we're in. I'm hoping I managed to squeeze into batch 2, the website was overloaded for a little while and I couldn't place my order for a good 20 mins.Just ordered. Missed the opening by several hours due to misreading "BST" as "EST"
Hopefully they add some sort of auto-subscribe for each book release so I don't have to play this game each time.
And man, I am sooooo out of fantasy. I looked at the other books they offer and wow, never even heard of most of them. Must be popular to justify such elaborate editions but no clue who they are.
I don't really care which batch so long as the quality is consistent, maybe even get any typos or small issues fixed between batch 1 and 3.
Wonder if Steven is signing each actual book or just a buuuunnnnccchhhhh of nameplates. Damn, having to sign thousands of times in a consistent way....hell on earth!
near
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I've given it some thought. We could be waiting until Q2 of 2026 for the final book. With 7 books left, how will they divide them? 3 & 4? Or will it be 2 sets of 3 books and the last one sold as a standalone? If they decide to release the last book as a standalone, I could see it working out like this:
Q1 2025 preview the next set of books (HoC, MT & TB), Q2 release them. Q3 preview the next set (RG, TtH & DoD). Q4 release them. Q1 2026 announce the last book (TCG), then release the final book sometime in Q2 2026.
On the bright side there will be plenty of time to start and finish each set between releases.
Q1 2025 preview the next set of books (HoC, MT & TB), Q2 release them. Q3 preview the next set (RG, TtH & DoD). Q4 release them. Q1 2026 announce the last book (TCG), then release the final book sometime in Q2 2026.
On the bright side there will be plenty of time to start and finish each set between releases.
Lord Panda
The Sea is Always Right
Luckily the thread bump reminded me to place my order. Thanks again mate and others who took their time to describe the series.
Cheers, hope you enjoy.
Northeastmonk
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I bought book 1, Gardens of the Moon on Kindle. I started it last night. I'm looking over the maps and characters. It's a lot to take in, but I'll definitely reference the first few couple pages. There's a nice glimpse into this world through the words of the author.
Whoa, that is bad. For the cost of these books and the intended "reference heirloom quality", that won't cut it. Holding one of these tomes and turning the pages should feel like cupping Sydney Sweenys bosom....perfectionLooks like there's been a delay. It's disappointing news, but at least they're on point with quality control.
Props to them for calling it out rather than trying to push the books and see if anyone complains.
Lord Panda
The Sea is Always Right
Aye, I too received the same emailJust got a second email and it looks like I'm in batch 2-3, so I'll be reading these in 2025 anyway.
2025 it is then.
Wildebeest
Member
Seems like the text matches the typeface of my original paperback, but the header text isn't the same.Looks like there's been a delay. It's disappointing news, but at least they're on point with quality control.
Wish they would use comic sans or papyrus, those have a nice exotic feelSeems like the text matches the typeface of my original paperback, but the header text isn't the same.
Wildebeest
Member
They could have done what was done originally, which is use the same typeface used for the title on the cover, if people think that the new one is nicer and more consistent. But what they seem to have done is use something with less character that is more like the original typeface.Wish they would use comic sans or papyrus, those have a nice exotic feel
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Nice. I'm satisfied with mine, will look great on the shelf with the full set.The wait is over
Still waiting for mine. Any word on round 2? I hope they will have an auto-subscribe option just so I don't need to troll through my spam filter.
I don't like that I'm describing this series to the wife by the FEET of shelf space they will need
Conan omnibuses are the same, there's like 22 of them all told, it's probably 4 feet
Then again, my entire run of Encyclopedia Brittanica is a whole wall and came in 22 standard sized book boxes
Some time this year I think! But we'll still get the full set before winds of winter comes out.Still waiting for mine. Any word on round 2? I hope they will have an auto-subscribe option just so I don't need to troll through my spam filter.
I don't like that I'm describing this series to the wife by the FEET of shelf space they will need
Conan omnibuses are the same, there's like 22 of them all told, it's probably 4 feet
Then again, my entire run of Encyclopedia Brittanica is a whole wall and came in 22 standard sized book boxes
I think the heat death of the universe will beat WoW.
AI will end up pooping it out. He must have thousands of pages of material it can use, he just lacks the will to polish it.
ÆMNE22A!C
Banned
That's sounds pretty damn good
Bert Big Balls
Gold Member
This series is one of the best things I've ever read. There's truly nothing else like it. Good to see some love for it here, and those hardcovers look absolutely fucking stunning, wow.
If anyone is on the fence whether or not to start the series, just go for it. Gardens of the Moon, the first book, is a lot rougher than the rest but stick with it and read the second book Deadhouse Gates, and the third book Memories of Ice. I guarantee you'll be hooked. You won't know wtf is going on, but as you read you'll get little "aha" moments when things click together. Don't worry about understanding everything right away, because I don't think it's actually possible.
My favourite books in the series are MOI, TTH, and TCG. Any other readers, let me know your favourites too!
If anyone is on the fence whether or not to start the series, just go for it. Gardens of the Moon, the first book, is a lot rougher than the rest but stick with it and read the second book Deadhouse Gates, and the third book Memories of Ice. I guarantee you'll be hooked. You won't know wtf is going on, but as you read you'll get little "aha" moments when things click together. Don't worry about understanding everything right away, because I don't think it's actually possible.
My favourite books in the series are MOI, TTH, and TCG. Any other readers, let me know your favourites too!