{"product_id":"games-workshop-black-library-warhammer-40-000-the-first-founding-art-background-2025-edition-hardback","title":"Games Workshop Black Library Warhammer 40,000: The First Founding - Art \u0026 Background (2025 Edition) Hardback","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplore the First Founding through art and lore\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the legacy of Warhammer 40,000 with this hardcover edition from Games Workshop and Black Library. The 2025 revision brings the nine loyalist Chapters of the First Founding to vivid life, tracing their history from the Age of Strife to the Era Indomitus. Rich illustrations accompany concise lore, helping fans connect the Chapters’ heraldry, cultures, and battle temperament without becoming a rules guide. This book offers a compelling backdrop for collectors, painters, and story lovers who crave a deeper understanding of why these Space Marines stand as mankind’s enduring guardians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume blends atmospheric visuals with accessible background notes, inviting you to glimpse the personalities and doctrines that shape each Chapter’s identity. While the focus is narrative and artistic, the book can inspire display ideas, painting schemes, and storytelling concepts for your tabletop projects or personal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll get inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles and lore for Dark Angels, White Scars, Space Wolves, Imperial Fists, Blood Angels, Iron Hands, Ultramarines, Salamanders, and Raven Guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than thirty specially commissioned illustrations, including nine expansive double-page artworks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrative context that highlights culture, combat doctrine, and heraldic motifs across Chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorial perspectives from a team of Black Library writers: Haley, Kyme, French, Guymer, and Davis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional features emphasize presentation and collectability: a durable hardback format, high-quality printing, and artwork that translates well to display or reference. The book is designed for fans who enjoy a richly imagined universe and want to deepen their appreciation of the First Founding without relying on game rules. Consider it a source of inspiration for world-building, miniature painting schemes, and lore-driven conversations with fellow enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarhammer 40,000 fans seeking a visual and narrative companion to the First Founding Chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who value premium artwork, durable bindings, and in-depth background material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists looking for painting cues and identity cues to enrich their projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who appreciate lore, world-building details, and characterful chapter stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re planning a display-worthy shelf piece or a richly textured backdrop for your hobby sessions, The First Founding provides a thoughtfully composed window into a storied era of Warhammer 40,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included in The First Founding - Art and Background (2025 Edition)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A hardback art and lore volume detailing the nine loyalist Chapters with dozens of illustrations and background notes, plus author insights from Black Library writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who is this book for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Fans of Warhammer 40,000, collectors, painters, and hobbyists seeking a richly illustrated reference to the First Founding Chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Games Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55110365905064,"sku":"1836091613","price":215.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/games-workshop-first-founding-art-background-2025-edition-hardback-cover.jpg?v=1767701128","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/games-workshop-black-library-warhammer-40-000-the-first-founding-art-background-2025-edition-hardback","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}