Signing the Air War : Shadows of the Apt

Signing the Air War

It looks as though I shall be in London on Friday 10^th in order to complete in the Olympic book signing repechages (1). I will fill this post out with details as it's not clear whether or not I'll be doing a live signing on the day — if so it will be at the Waterstones around Trafalgar Square. I will, however, be signing stock for Forbidden Planet, and also for Waterstones at Leadenhall, so if you're after a signed copy, that's where to head.

It's likely I'll be doing something in Leeds later on as well.

(1) Seriously, I don't think I had ever heard this word until this weekend, and now you can't get away from it.

Posted by Adrian Tchaikovsky on July 31st, 2012

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28 comments to “Signing the Air War”

Ferg, August 1st, 2012 at 10:49 am:

Air War arrived from Amazon a couple of days ago and so far enjoying it a lot! Cheers!
David (Waterstones Guildford), August 1st, 2012 at 3:36 pm:

Finished it! So if 10^th book is Seal of the Worm what's the title for the 9^th book again? Hope to see you at a signing in Reading as usual
Mark Guest, August 1st, 2012 at 5:11 pm:

i foolishly pre ordered on kindle and they havent made it available yet, fingers crossed it will activate tomorrow im not sure i can wait any longer!
Roderick, August 2nd, 2012 at 9:11 am:

I'm pretty sure Book 9 is War Master's Gate.

Now, I just need to get on with getting the wiki up to Book 7 (I wasn't planning on doing Book 8 for a while yet, to limit spoilering).
Neil P, August 2nd, 2012 at 3:34 pm:

be sure to let us know if you are doing any signings in the Bristol/Bath area. Or if you are passing through would you do signings in exchange for a fine ale in a pub?
Zoe, August 2nd, 2012 at 9:07 pm:

Yay Leeds? (although I'm currently only up to 5…)

What about thoughtbubble in November (I know it's comics but, hey, graphic novels may work in future)?

Also, I thought you'd like this guy's steampunk jewellery as it has beetles and dragonflies and stuff
(http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261070813532?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1203)
Adrian Tchaikovsky, August 2nd, 2012 at 11:32 pm:

I don't know whether I'll be signing at Thought Bubble (although if I asked I think the Travelling Man stand would give me space for it) but I do intend to pitch up for it, if only to meet Kate Beaton (Hark! A Vagrant) who's going to be there. I'm a huge fan of hers. http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php
Jenny, August 3rd, 2012 at 9:57 pm:

Hey Adrian,
any idea if there will be an oxford signing this time around?
Matt, August 4th, 2012 at 3:20 am:

Is there any chance us stateside readers will be able to get a digital copy of The Air War? I couldn't find any place to buy Heirs of the Blade either, so I had to get a print copy shipped over. Why did the kindle versions stop being available after The Sea Watch? I am chomping at the bit to dive into the next book ASAP!

P.S. Amazing work sir, by far the most engaging series I've read in decades.
Adrian Tchaikovsky, August 4th, 2012 at 5:42 pm:

It's looking unlikely at the moment.
Adrian Tchaikovsky, August 4th, 2012 at 5:44 pm:

The problem is that the series from Sea Watch on hasn't been sold to the US yet, so the only available copies are the UK ones. I'm not entirely sure how sales of ebooks work — if you're able to buy an e‑copy of the UK version then that's probably your best shot (and if you got Sea Watch, then you should be able to get Heirs and Air War the same way, as Sea Watch hasn't been released as a US edition). I think Canada gets versions of the UK books (presumably including ebooks), if that's useful.
adam k, August 7th, 2012 at 12:27 am:

Hey unrelated post but just got back from my hols in Greece with the fam noticing all the insects an I kept tellin them all don't step there its Balkus, watch out Seda wil sting u. I actually looked after/kept in a jar a lil beattle called Che oh yeah for 2days but the amount of dragonflies about was great love em even grasshoppers loved it cheers
adam k, August 13th, 2012 at 2:19 am:

Me again also unrelated to the post, I comfused someone at work the other day completely, with out meaning to I swapped out a wel know phase with a shadows twist, a guy said to me I saw some one today wearing one of those primark hoodies, I replied straight of the bat "every man an his pack Beatle has one of them" lol was well pleased wen I realised wat I had said lol made me chuckle anyway 🙂
Steve Smith (Heaths Country Store where your mother-in-law shops), August 14th, 2012 at 4:05 pm:

Just finished Air War, and can I say, it's a great read as usual. Your plotting is outstanding and your characters come to life right before my eyes. Loved Lazlso's storyline and I'm pleased to see Taki back and taking a central role. Can't wait for the next instalment, I might have to start from the beginning again.
Achim, August 16th, 2012 at 12:36 pm:

Just finished "The Air War".
Being a military aviator myself (heli©opter nav) I found myself transfixed and completely absorbed by the whole story, especially the air war itself, obviously.
Having had to wait for this book living on "meager" short stories I'm now preparing for the long wait for the next — maybe I should restart at Empire in Black and Gold…again.

Honestly, Thank You so much for this series!
Adrian Tchaikovsky, August 16th, 2012 at 7:20 pm:

Thank you for saying so. I worked hard on the aerial sequences, so I'm glad they came over well, especially to a professional.
adam k, August 16th, 2012 at 7:57 pm:

Just got my copy of the air war after finishing heirs yesterday am still reeling from Tisamons desition at the end an from wat wat achim an steve has said can't wait to start air war, what do u think the wait might be for book 9 (side note not happy with thchange in cover art they don't match anymore I could cry lol)
Gabriel A. Brouillard, August 20th, 2012 at 2:14 am:

Finally got my order put in on Amazon for The Air War. ; /// ; Just a couple more weeks and I'll be caught up with everybody else. Hail to the Empire!
Thingperson, August 20th, 2012 at 2:41 pm:

Is there a projected ebook release date?
Adrian Tchaikovsky, August 20th, 2012 at 9:56 pm:

I had thought the e book editions should have come out with the paper one.
Brendan coffey, August 21st, 2012 at 2:23 am:

Hi,

I'm a huge fan of the series, over here in the states. I have a couple of questions. First, do you know when The Air War will be available in North America? And second, have you ever given thought to collecting all the short fiction about the Apt from your website, and publishing it as a collection? Because I would buy that book in a heartbeat.
Thingperson, August 21st, 2012 at 7:30 pm:

Sorry, my confusion — there is an ebook edition in the UK, but it's not visible from US IP addresses. In the past I'd been able to buy UK ebook editions from the US by going through amazon.co.uk, but it doesn't seem doable any more. Looks like it's paper copies. Thanks for writing a great series!
Adrian Tchaikovsky, August 21st, 2012 at 10:40 pm:

As to the first, there's no scheduled US release so best bet is to grab a UK edition. If this changes I will make sure it gets plastered all over the sight, and I apolgise for the inconvenience or expense.

As to the second… watch this space, possibly :),
Ferg, August 21st, 2012 at 11:02 pm:

Ooh count me in for a collection of the short fiction! That's definitely something I would pick up.
Andrew, September 19th, 2012 at 4:44 pm:

Enjoying this series a lot but there is one funny thing about it. Amazon seems to be having some fun with me was able to get all the ebooks until The Sea Watch at which point no ebooks but I can get The Air War…
Adrian Tchaikovsky, September 19th, 2012 at 7:10 pm:

People always seem to have difficulties getting the ebooks which, in an industry where ease of use is the best defence against piracy, is utterly infuriating. If you're in the states then you should be able to get at least 1–4 in ebook US versions, hopefully 5 also, and books 6–8 have the US rights still free, so the UK versions should be saleable in the US (I think). If you're in the UK/Europe there shouldn't be any problems with any of them. I have no idea why the ebook market seems so difficult.
Rony, October 14th, 2012 at 2:58 pm:

I am following the series the for quite a time. I worried on the leaps and bounds on technology taken by the nation warring. I am in middle of "Air War" and it seems the greatshoter is cannon. Humans invent cannon on improvise it for nearly 700–800 year(Counting from China) and Colonel-Auxillian are using cannon within a decade. Quite disturbing and also the opposing force(Collgium) should have their own technological genius. Otherwise too much unfair{Like 95%(Empire winning chance)-5%(Others)}.

Thanks and hope for more challenge to empire.
Adrian Tchaikovsky, October 14th, 2012 at 7:19 pm:

Well bear in mind they've had cannon ("Leadshotters") for some time. The Greatshotter is a cannon with a greater range and advanced targetting. However the rate of technological improvement (on both sides) is extremely fast. The Apt are extremely inventive and their technology is not ours. Some things they find easier, some more difficult. And yes, Collegium has its own advancements, as you'll see in the rest of the Air War. The whole book is really about duelling technologies.

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