Ciaphas Cain: For the Emperor (Illustrated and Annotated Edition) Hardback

Product Specifications

• EAN Number: 9781836093824

• Manufacturer: Games Workshop / Black Library

• Age: 14+

• Material: Paper / premium hardback (gilt silver page edges)

• Scale: N/A (Literature / Warhammer 40,000 Universe)

Product Description

In the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium, the Imperium of Man stands besieged from all sides by hostile alien empires and insidious internal threats, relying on the Astra Militarum as its grand shield. Within the ranks of the Imperial Guard, Commissars are deployed to enforce absolute discipline and unyielding faith in the Immortal Emperor. Yet, the unyielding Valhallan Ice Warriors find themselves under the command of a very different kind of officer. Commissar Ciaphas Cain, celebrated across the sector as an infallible paragon of imperial courage, actually possesses a deeply refined self-preservation instinct—one that ironically propels him into the most perilous warzones the galaxy has to offer.

"For the Emperor and the Imperium! (And mostly for making it out of this alive)."

This iconic masterpiece by Sandy Mitchell marks the explosive beginning of the beloved series, thrusting Cain and his fractious Valhallan regiment into a powder keg of civil insurrection on a frontier world bordering T'au space. As planetary order collapses, the clever Commissar must unmask the true forces behind the rebellion before the world is severed from the Imperium forever. This stunning collector's hardback edition elevates the reading experience, boasting 15 bespoke illustrations, 130 insightful author annotations providing unparalleled universe context, exclusive forewords and afterwords, beautiful gilt silver page edges, and a rich dark red ribbon bookmark. It is a masterful blend of military sci-fi action and dark satirical wit, making it a cornerstone piece for both hardcore lore scholars and newcomers alike.

Buyer Benefits

• Premium Collector's Grade: A magnificent hardback featuring gilded edges and a ribbon bookmark, engineered to be a true centerpiece on your bookshelf.

• Unprecedented Narrative Depth: Includes 130 official annotations and commentaries that deliver deep-dive meta-context regarding the inner workings of the Imperium.

• Authentic Prose: Written in its original English format, preserving Sandy Mitchell's signature comedic timing, character voices, and grimdark atmosphere.

Product Authenticity

This is an authentic, officially licensed publication from Games Workshop and Black Library. Purchasing this hardback ensures a genuine addition to your Warhammer collection, printed to the highest manufacturing standards of official franchise merchandise.