Hail Mighty Readers,Orbit are proud to announce the publication of the 25th Anniversary Edition of Legend, the title that brought David Gemmell to the reading public.
Whilst the title isn't going to be a hardback which a number of fans wanted, the PB works out better as it keeps the celebratory feel of David's writing, well within the fan's pockets so many can get to relive that first adventure with Druss, Regnak, Virae and the Thirty as they battle against the Nadir Horde of Ulric.
Originally written "while waiting for cancer tests. I did not expect the story ever to be published, and literally chose the name Drenai because it sounded similar to Dorsai, which came from a series of books by Gordon R Dickson. These were splendid sci fi novels about a warrior race." said David and when asked why a large number of fans have always picked this as thier favourite he had to think for a while before letting us know his answer.
"Hard to say. It is my favourite. It is certainly the most romantic of all my novels, both in central love story, and the high heroism of the contenders. I guess it was written by a young man, full of ideals and beliefs, who approached the craft of story telling with a wild, barbaric gusto. I look back on that young man with great fondness."
So now's your chance to get this special edition. Join us on October 1st, raise a glass to David and enjoy this epic tale in its new edition.
Remember that the David Gemmell Legend Award is in its second year so please join the fun and vote for your fan favourites as well as joining the discussions.
(Quotes taken from interviews conducted by myself which appear on Wolfshead, a David Gemmell fansite.)
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