Oldhammer Non Fiction Books

There are a number of publications both in and out of print that will be of interest to hard core Oldhammer hobbyists. Delve into the origins of the craft and business that produced the game and the miniatures we all still persue to this day, decades after their inception.

Blanche The Rise of Grimdark

"John’s career, which includes an unprecedented forty-year collaboration with Games Workshop, spans five decades. During this time, his work has adorned a plethora of book covers and interiors, record covers, postcards and posters, while also serving as concepts for a swathe of wargaming miniatures, often inspiring whole new ranges of figures. John Blanche is one of the most remarkable and prolific fantasy and science fiction illustrators of his, or any other, generation. This book, his official and authorised biography, tells the story of the master of grimdark himself, the visionary that is John Blanche."

Blood & Iron

"A compilation of the spine-chilling artwork of Les Edwards, master of Gothic horror."

Dice Men (PDF available)

"Dice Men is more than just the story of an iconic shop which has changed gaming for ever, it's an insight into the birth of an industry. Games Workshop has grown from its humble beginnings to become a global company listed on the London Stock Exchange, a FTSE 250 company with a market capitalisation of more than £3.5 billion. Dice Men is the story of the rollercoaster early years."

Kevin Adams: Goblin Master

"Official, authorised biography of miniatures sculptor Kevin Adams 384-page A5 paperback, colour cover, black and white interior."

Ratspike (PDF available)

"A journey through the fantastic imagery contained in the paintings and drawings of artists, John Blanche and Ian Miller."

TALKING MINIATURES: History of Games Workshop and Citadel Miniatures

"Talking Miniatures draws together entertaining and occasionally surprising recollections from the eclectic cast of designers, sculptors, artists, rebels and non-conformists who gravitated towards the early Games Workshop and Citadel Miniatures.

Written and compiled by former White Dwarf Editor – Robin Dews and former Citadel/GW Sales Director – John Stallard; Talking Miniatures simply tells the stories of ordinary people, doing extraordinary things, with incredible levels of skill, passion, commitment and belief."

The Art Of Ian Miller

"Featuring over 300 pieces of artwork spanning decades of Ian’s work, this collection is a treat for all lovers of great fantasy art – from Lovecraft novel covers to Tolkien bestiaries to Warhammer 40,000 concept art, through a veritable trove of gothic humour, fantasy battles, dragons, beasts and a world of nightmarish visions."