Illustrated by Michael Komarck

Malazan FAQ

Note: There is a limit of one copy per person/household.

Subterranean Press is proud to announce we're reprinting the first volume of The Malazan Book of the Fallen.

The Malazan Empire is a continent-spanning dominion over which the ruthless Empress Laseen holds sway, her rule enforced by the Claws, the Imperial assassins. Bled dry by incessant warfare and undermined by dissension, signs indicate that the Empire could be crumbling from within.

The Genabackis campaign has been a war of attrition in which the Malazans have spent years fighting the combined forces of local armies aided by the formidable Son of Darkness and Lord of the Tiste Andii, Anomander Rake, the Crimson Guard, the powerful warlord Caladan Brood, and their allies.

Though they emerge victorious from the siege of Pale and impel the flying fortress of Moon’s Spawn to retreat and abandon the conflict, the Malazan triumph is bittersweet. Evidence implies that the Bridgeburners were nearly wiped out by treacherous elements from within the ranks of their own army.

Before any light can be shed on what truly occurred, the Malazan troops are sent marching to subdue Darujhistan, the last of the Free Cities of Genabackis. Soon, as the conflict escalates, powerful forces converge on Darujhistan.

And with gods and Ascendants watching and manipulating events, nothing is as it seems in the City of Blue Fire.

Thus begins The Malazan Book of the Fallen, one of the greatest and most ambitious fantasy epics of our time.

Gardens of the Moon Third Printing FAQ

Why did you decide to do a third printing of Gardens of the Moon?

Due to printing and binding issues, the number of copies for sale of Gardens of the Moon (and Deadhouse Gates) were extremely reduced from what we’d planned. We felt offering a third printing of Gardens of the Moon was warranted.

Is the third printing going to include all the books?

We have no intention of launching a third printing of all the books at this time. However, due to reader feedback, we are in discussions about reprinting Deadhouse Gates with the new specs. We expect to have an answer on that soon.

Why are the specs changing on Malazan books moving forward?

The second printing books have experienced numerous printing and binding issues. We had to move Memories of Ice to a new printer due to these issues. To address materials availability and quality control issues, we’ve made a few changes for the third printing of Gardens of the Moon.

Memories of Ice, the next Malazan reprint, will follow the new specifications. We intend that, if circumstances allow, future Malazan reprints will follow these specifications. We cannot guarantee this, however.

When will the second printing of Memories of Ice be up for preorder? What will its specs be?

We don’t have a specific date in mind, but the book is already at the printer; expect preorders to start soon; ideally before the end of summer 2024.

It will contain all of the illustrations from the original numbered edition;
Be printed on 60# Lynx paper (instead of 80# due to the length of the book);
The image on the front boards of the book will be stamped in two colors rather than embossed;
The book edges will not be gilded.

How will preorders for the third printing of Gardens of the Moon be made available?

We initially planned to offer the third printing to everyone with no exclusive preorder group. Based on feedback, we have changed our plans and are offering an exclusive preorder period at a reduced price to purchasers of the second printing of Gardens of the Moon. Following the exclusive preorder period, we will announce when the general preorder will be held. Books sold then will be at the regular price of $200.

To address materials availability and quality control issues, we’ve made a few changes for the third printing of Gardens of the Moon:

It will contain all of the illustrations from the original numbered edition;
Be printed on 80# Lynx paper;
The image on the front boards of the book will be stamped in two colors rather than embossed;
The book edges will not be gilded.

For this edition, Subterranean Press has licensed custom marbling art by artist Jemma Lewis. Jemma sent us the original art, which we used to create the endpapers. This type of marbling pattern is called "Stormont", a historical pattern that was developed in France during the beginning of the 19th century.

Jemma Lewis's marbling art is considered to be some of the best around the world. Subterranean Press has previously used her sheets for our lettered edition of Full Throttle.

Signed Third Printing: Approximately 1000 hardcover copies signed by the author