The First Founding

The First Founding is a stunning 304-page art and lore book chronicling the origins, evolution, and character of the nine loyalist Space Marine Legions that survived the Horus Heresy. From the stoic Ultramarines to the fiery Salamanders, this deluxe hardback volume explores each Chapter’s heroes, homeworlds, heraldry, and enduring legacies through expansive artwork and rich background written by some of Black Library’s most celebrated authors.

This is an essential resource for hobbyists, lore enthusiasts, and Space Marine collectors, packed with visual inspiration and historical detail from the core of the Imperium’s might.

• 304 pages of detailed background on the First Founding Chapters
• Features artwork, heraldry, and homeworlds of iconic Space Marine Legions
• Authored by Black Library veterans including Guy Haley and John French