Here you will find the latest news in the world of Raymond E. Feist. It maybe the title of the next book, a new release or even a new project, but it could also be an update on an existing project. What ever it is though, we hope to present it to you as soon as we are aware of it. If you know something we don't, that relates to Raymond E. Feist, and believe it should be here, then please contact us.
Wed Apr 8th, 2009
Riftwar Comic Book #002 Announced
It appears that the title for the continuation of the Comic Book adaptation of Magician, which started with Magician Apprentice, will definitely be going under the title of 'Riftwar', rather than the previously anounced Magician Riftwar.
The release date for issue #002 has been revealed by Marvel, and can be found with the other details we have, at Riftwar Issue #002.
A previous News article, with more on the continuation, can be found at Magician Comic Book Adaptation Continues
Mon Mar 30th, 2009
UK Rides a Dread Legion Signed/Deluxe - Disappears
It would appear that the Deluxe and former listed as Signed Edition of Rides a Dread Legion found on HarperCollins UK website, has been removed from the site, so we can only assume that it is no longer going to be produced.
In addition to this, the Signed Edition of Rides a Dread Legion found on Amazon UK, which appeared on the 21st February 2009 and was supposed to be shipped 15th March 2009, has not yet been shipped (Unless you know better), so again we can only assume that it does not exist.
UPDATE: 17 May 2009, The Amazon UK signed edition has started to appear see Amazon Signed Rides a Dread Legion
Fri Mar 27th, 2009
US Rides a Dread Legion Seen
It has been reported that the US Hardback edition of Rides a Dread Legion has been seen in the wild. So when your passing a local book store, you never know, they may already have it.
Thu Mar 26th, 2009
Raymond E. Feist talks about Rides a Dread Legion on Youtube
Ray today informed the Feistfans-l mailing list of a short video he did for HarperCollins UK, whilst he was recently in the UK on tour. The video is available via Youtube, but for you convenience we include the video here in the Interviews section under Raymond E Feist - Rides a Dread Legion (Harper Collins).
Thu Mar 26th, 2009
Crydee Quiz status
We are pleased to announce that the various Crydee Quiz has now been taken over 13000 times since it started towards the end of last year. We hope that those who have taken one of the Quiz, have enjoyed the challenge. In time we plan to provide a greater variety of question sets, and possibly a score table.
Mon Mar 23rd, 2009
As always in the Publishing world, things are moving, the last title didn't last long. Here is the latest update from Ray.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 23 March 2009 21:18:43
Unless something else comes up, it's now. . . .
Best, R.E.F.
Over the next few days we will be updating the site content to reflect the change.
Mon Mar 23rd, 2009
At the Gates of Chaos - Was Return of a Demon King
Ray has informed us today that the official title for book 2 of the Demonwar Saga, formerly refered to as Return of a Demon King, has now been changed to At the Gates of Chaos.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 23 March 2009 19:02:29
John, et. al.
The new book's title is now officially At The Gates of Chaos.
Best, R.E.F.
Over the next few days we will be updating the site content to reflect the change.
Sat Mar 21st, 2009
Return of a Demon King - Update
In response to a question about the current status of Return of a Demon King, which was raised by our webmaster on the Feistfans-l Mailing list today, Ray gave the following answer.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 21 March 2009
Waiting for final notes and then one last rewrite, probably no more than three or four days. BTW, expect a title change; no one likes Return of the Demon King, including me.
Then on to A Kingdom Besieged.
Best, R.E.F.
So it would appear we could be seeing a new title for the book, watch this space.
Mon Mar 2nd, 2009
Dutch cover for Rides a Dread Legion
Many thanks to Daniël for giving us the heads up on the cover for the Dutch release fo Rides a Dread legion - Het Legioen van de Angst. Full details of the release on 1st May 2009 can be found in the publication Publication Information.
Sun Mar 1st, 2009
Rides a Dread Legion - Australia Out Now
Rides a Dread Legion has already been seen in the wild in Australia, which coincides with the official release date in Australia of the 1st of March 2009 and not the 5th as we have it displayed in our banner. This was confirmed to us by Harper Collins Australian Publicity department a few days ago.
Tue Feb 17th, 2009
Magician Riftwar Comic Book Coming Soon
The long awaited return of the Comic Book that was first anounced here at Crydee back in October 2008 (See this article), is finally due to make its appearance on 27th May 2009. We have added the information we have to the Comic Book Publication Information, and you can find the synopsis under Magician Riftwar.
Sun Feb 15th, 2009
Return of a Demon King Submited
Ray just posted the following to the Feistfans-l in reference to Return of the Demon King, the second book of the Demonwar Saga, which is due for release in 2010.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 15 February 2009
For those who seem to care about such details, the book was submitted to HC on Friday.
Best, R.E.F.
So there you have it, all you have to do now is wait...
Tue Jan 20th, 2009
Portuguese deal for Magician
We received word today from António Vilaça Pacheco, Editor at Grupo Saída de Emergência in Portugal, that they have closed a deal to publish Magician. Full details will follow as soon as they are known.
Mon Jan 19th, 2009
Sweden - Flight of the Nighthawks
The Swedish publisher Damm Förlag AB, has announced that it will be releasing Raymond E. Feists Natthökarnas flykt (Flight of the Nighthawks), book 1 of Bärare av ondska (The Darkwar Saga) on the 5th of March 2009. read all about it in the Publication Information. Here is a taster for the cover.
Mon Jan 19th, 2009
Magician: Riftwar - Comic Book
In response to a question by our webmaster on the Feistfans-l Mailing list. about the current status of the continuation of Magician: Apprentice, under the title Magician: Riftwar, Raymond E. Feist responded with the following.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 19 January 2009
I was under the impression last I talked abut this stuff that they'd be soliciting their accounts in January, and well, it's January. So . . . ? Still, I know it's in the pipe and we signed the deal for Master so they'll be doing that as well.
Best, R.E.F.
So it looks for the moment that there ia a delay in publication. As soon as we have any further details, we will provide an update.