The Face of Battle

Face of Battle brings together the colour art of David Gallagher, one of Games Workshop’s most experienced and talented artists. This digital PDF edition is available as an instant download after purchase. It offers Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 fans a direct view of two decades of fantasy and science fiction illustration.

Collected here for the first time, the selection ranges from favourite front covers to previously unseen new work. The book is a Black Library product with an introduction by Alan Merrett.

Book Overview

The Face of Battle is an art book celebrating David Gallagher’s contribution to the look of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000. It gathers paintings, cover art, and single-figure illustrations from his sixteen years in the Games Workshop design studio. The volume was selected and compiled by John Blanche, with design and layout by Darius Hinks and production by Marc Gascoigne.

Gallagher was the first artist Games Workshop employed solely to produce full-colour paintings for book and game covers. His work has appeared on books, games and model boxes, helping define the visual identity of the Warhammer worlds.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A wide range of David Gallagher’s fantasy and science fiction colour art.
• Iconic front covers and previously unseen new work.
• Single-figure illustrations that capture the spirit of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.
• Cover art for White Dwarf, Codex Blood Angels, Warhammer 40,000 Battle Manual and Codex Chaos.
• Superbly accurate figures, landscapes and artefacts, including Space Marines.
• An introduction by Alan Merrett and a compilation by John Blanche.

Why This Book Matters

David Gallagher played a major part in defining the look and appeal of Games Workshop’s legendary games. This collection documents that creative legacy. It also provides a rare view of the studio process, from thumbnail sketches to finished paintings.

For collectors and readers interested in Warhammer art, The Face of Battle is a definitive record of one artist’s influence.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Access is available after purchase, and the PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and common reading apps.

FAQ

How soon will I receive my download? Access is provided immediately after purchase.

Will a physical book be shipped? No, this is a digital-only product.

What devices can I use? The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop and mobile reading apps.

Add The Face of Battle to your digital collection and explore the artwork that helped shape the Warhammer universe.

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