Learn About Early Games Workshop With “Talking Miniatures” Book

June 23, 2023 by brennon

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If you've ever wanted to learn more about the early days of Games Workshop and Citadel from the folks that were there then maybe consider diving in and picking up Talking Miniatures, a new book which you can pre-order from Warlord Games.

Talking Miniatures - Shaggy Dog Publishing

Talking Miniatures // Shaggy Dog Publishing

Talking Miniatures was compiled by Robin Dews, the former White Dwarf Editor and Design Studio Manager and the old Sales Director, John Stallard who is now head of Warlord Games. It covers the early years of Games Workshop and Citadel Miniatures and what it was like being part of an "eclectic cast of designers, sculptors, artists, rebels and similar non-conformists who in the early 1980s gravitated towards Bryan Ansell and the early Citadel Miniatures team".

Inside you'll find a collection of conversations and interviews exploring the first edition of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, Rogue Trader, the design philosophy behind the first Space Marine and the painting style that made Warhammer the world that it was back in the day.

Talking Miniatures Interior #1 - Shaggy Dog Publishing

Talking Miniatures - Interior // Shaggy Dog Publishing

As well as the stories about Games Workshop, there are also plenty of images looking at the work that has been done by these luminaries of the wargaming world over the years. So, you'll get to learn more about the Perry twins for example (above).

What's also neat is that this book also got access to a lot of personal collections thanks to those who got involved and there are some amazing looks at artefacts and miniatures that might be getting their time in the sun for the first time.

Talking Miniatures Interior #2 - Shaggy Dog Publishing

Talking Miniatures - Interior // Shaggy Dog Publishing

What's nice about the pre-orders available on the Warlord Games webstore right now is that there are two variants for you to choose from. You can pre-order the regular version of the book which comes signed by the authors. There is also a limited version of the book which comes signed by the authors and interviewees. Make sure to get involved as soon as you can if you're looking to get that one!

Will you be picking up this book and delving into some wargaming history?

"There is also a limited version of the book which comes signed by the authors and interviewees..."

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