Update on the Status of the Bioshock Novel

[Kyburz]

Mr. Shirley gave me permission to post this, so here goes.

"The scoop is --and feel free to announce this at whatever website -- the Bioshock novel was a little delayed because they decided that BIOSHOCK 2's characters and data had to be incorporated. So I had to add another 30,000 words to make a long story short and in fact just turned the book in today!"

Sounds like the book is being made a bit beefier and is on track for release soon!

[Adam James Walker]

Mr. Shirley gave me permission to post this, so here goes.

"The scoop is --and feel free to announce this at whatever website -- the Bioshock novel was a little delayed because they decided that BIOSHOCK 2's characters and data had to be incorporated. So I had to add another 30,000 words to make a long story short and in fact just turned the book in today!"

Sounds like the book is being made a bit beefier and is on track for release soon!

Ding Dong! Soon Atlas Shrugged will be joined by Bioshock, is it called Bioshock or does it have a name or subtitle?

[Sinclair Saucer]

That means Sinclair will be in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SPINEBLOOD]

wow i cant wate to read it

[I-ChooseTheImpossible]

That means Sinclair will be in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sinclair, while not being big in the first game, is a huge part of Rapture's history. He was bound to be in there.

[Sinclair Saucer]

Sinclair, while not being big in the first game, is a huge part of Rapture's history. He was bound to be in there.

I'm so excited!!!! Sinclair! Sinclair! Sinclair!

[Venom Wolf]

Alexander should be in there as well, considering he continued the Big Daddy proctector program.

[Sinclair Saucer]

Alexander should be in there as well, considering he continued the Big Daddy proctector program.

And Vita-Chamber

[Venom Wolf]

And Vita-Chamber

I forgot about that. Maybe it will explain why Sinclair and Alexander never mention working together on the Vita-Chamber.

[Donut232]

Thats really great to hear, thanks for the update Kyburz.

Now does anyone know if there is to be only one novel or a series of novels?

[Shap3sh1ft3r]

I'm so excited!!!! Sinclair! Sinclair! Sinclair!

hahahaha sinclair died im sooooooo happy now stfu about the dead man! lol

[bunny cohen]

thanks, kyburtz!

it's nice to know what happened....and that we get a longer book because of it :D

[Adam Addict L]

"The scoop is --and feel free to announce this at whatever website -- the Bioshock novel was a little delayed because they decided that BIOSHOCK 2's characters and data had to be incorporated. So I had to add another 30,000 words to make a long story short and in fact just turned the book in today!"


delayed?? wasn't it delayed once time already though?? so then won't it take even longer even it hits shelves?? :confused:

[Cubed]

Mr. Shirley gave me permission to post this, so here goes.

"The scoop is --and feel free to announce this at whatever website -- the Bioshock novel was a little delayed because they decided that BIOSHOCK 2's characters and data had to be incorporated. So I had to add another 30,000 words to make a long story short and in fact just turned the book in today!"

Sounds like the book is being made a bit beefier and is on track for release soon!

God Bless you Kyburz and all the good news you seem to bring. :)

[Donut232]

delayed?? wasn't it delayed once time already though?? so then won't it take even longer even it hits shelves?? :confused:

Maybe thats why it was delayed in the first place? Just a guess.

[magicman4443]

Oh man, I can't wait for this book to come out. and 30,000 more words to include Bioshock 2? Amazing! and now I don't actually have to listen to Lamb.

[SamR]

I can't wait to get this. I want something to make the whole story complete cohensive and explain gaps etc - if it does that. I mean, I really enjoyed reading the article on the Wikia site (http://bioshock.wikia.com/wiki/Storyline), but an actual novel will be awesome. I wonder from what point of view it is?

[lod7]

There is a book WTF. plz tell me its canon

[Codex]

There is a book WTF. plz tell me its canon

From the buzz I've read, its pre-civil war stuff, but I may be wrong on that count. The work that Mr. Shirley's been doing on it seems to be canon based, so its probably fair to say it takes place in the lore we already know.

[lod7]

From the buzz I've read, its pre-civil war stuff, but I may be wrong on that count. The work that Mr. Shirley's been doing on it seems to be canon based, so its probably fair to say it takes place in the lore we already know.

arg >.< it aint about jack or delta. So a prequel? not like mp prequel but like with one central protag?

[Codex]

arg >.< it aint about jack or delta. So a prequel? not like mp prequel but like with one central protag?

I don't know. I haven't read it. Kyburz probably knows more than anyone else, and I don't think he knows for certain.

[lod7]

I don't know. I haven't read it. Kyburz probably knows more than anyone else, and I don't think he knows for certain.

ty really helped

[Kyburz]

Hey guys,

Here is basically what I know, the book covers the story of Rapture from it's creation to a certain point before the events of Bioshock 1. It promises to expand our knowledge of characters that we previously knew next to nothing about. The original title was going to be Bioshock: The Rise and Fall of the Ryan Empire. Then late last year I heard it was going to be Bioshock: Rapture. I am not sure if that is the final title though after recent edits.

[SamR]

Hey guys,

Here is basically what I know, the book covers the story of Rapture from it's creation to a certain point before the events of Bioshock 1. It promises to expand our knowledge of characters that we previously knew next to nothing about. The original title was going to be Bioshock: The Rise and Fall of the Ryan Empire. Then late last year I heard it was going to be Bioshock: Rapture. I am not sure if that is the final title though after recent edits.

That sounds awesome! I can't wait to read it.

[lod7]

Is it recommended to read atlas shrugged first?

[Cubed]

Is it recommended to read atlas shrugged first?

Atlas Shrugged is definitely great literature to read when it comes to Bioshock and having understanding of its politics, all Bioshock fans should read Atlas Shrugged at some point. However, it is not completely vital that you do.

[MaxMasonGM]

i'm definitely looking forward to this. cant wait

[Ga1Friday]

Hey guys,

Here is basically what I know, the book covers the story of Rapture from it's creation to a certain point before the events of Bioshock 1. It promises to expand our knowledge of characters that we previously knew next to nothing about. The original title was going to be Bioshock: The Rise and Fall of the Ryan Empire. Then late last year I heard it was going to be Bioshock: Rapture. I am not sure if that is the final title though after recent edits.

How do you know all of this? Kyburz is all knowing! :eek:

What is the name of the author, might we know him from previous works?

[Relight]

Hey guys,

Here is basically what I know, the book covers the story of Rapture from it's creation to a certain point before the events of Bioshock 1. It promises to expand our knowledge of characters that we previously knew next to nothing about. The original title was going to be Bioshock: The Rise and Fall of the Ryan Empire. Then late last year I heard it was going to be Bioshock: Rapture. I am not sure if that is the final title though after recent edits.

That sounds pretty awesome! Boy, I sure can't wait for this!

[Kyburz]

How do you know all of this? Kyburz is all knowing! :eek:

What is the name of the author, might we know him from previous works?

His name is John Shirley, he seems to be a well-regarded sci-fi author.

[Codex]

How do you know all of this? Kyburz is all knowing! :eek:

Kyburz takes his ban hammer around to all the people with the info, dripping with the blood of vanquished spambots and trolls, and threatens to beat them into telling him what he wants to know. Either that, or he's psychic.

Thanks for fixing my comments of "I don't know" before, Kyburz. Now I do know, and am even more excited.

[auditdirox]

That means Sinclair will be in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND MARK!!!!=]

[Docmeff]

AND MARK!!!!=]

Probably not Mark. Bioshock novel is supposed take place around BS1. So Mark would not be in this.

[GreenMind]

yes! yes! yes! i am so excited! i know my summer reading now

[ProjectDelta]

AND MARK!!!!=]

And Delta!

What? No Delta?

Psh. Whatever.

[iPomegranate]

I have only one word, one word...








BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ANCHE!

[magicman4443]

I wonder how the story is going to be laid out. Is there going to be some main character who we follow throughout the beginning of Rapture? Do we see the build-up of Rapture through their eyes? Will they be poor? Rich? Important? A nobody? Or will it be a general synopsis, with a large compitlation of different stories, telling the story of Rapture from many different eyes? Man, I really can't wait for this book to come out.:D

[QCJLo]

I sure hope this book is as revealing and entertaining as what Eric Nylund did for Master Chief in Halo: The Fall of Reach.

I was a huge fan of Halo. The Fall of Reach gave so much insight into how Master Chief became Master Chief. Why he wears that suit. His training as a Spartan. It made the games that followed it so much more entertaining.

I'm only referring to all of that because if this new book can do for Bioshock even half of what The Fall of Reach did for Halo...

... I am giddy! :D

[tupello]

I just hope it lives up to the Bioshock standard, its a franchise which I love dearly, bceause its so clever, with polictical ideals and lots of characters which I think are brilliantly fleshed out.

I just hope they handle it all with care and its not just a quick cash in book... fingers crossed! :confused:

[lod7]

all i know is i can live without the side characters (thou an appearance would be a worthy easter egg). cuz it can dilute the main plot. so sticking with the strong points is what i am looking for

[Docmeff]

I wished that Elizabeth Tobey wrote it.

She is capable of writing novels like Bioshock, probably better than most too.

[bunny cohen]

oh no...
just out of curiosity i went to check the date on my book on amazon.
i knew it was in june but i didn't know the day....

and then i found this:
"Delivery Estimate: January 7, 2011 - January 11, 2011"
:eek: :confused: :mad: :(

[Adam James Walker]

oh no...
just out of curiosity i went to check the date on my book on amazon.
i knew it was in june but i didn't know the day....

and then i found this:
"Delivery Estimate: January 7, 2011 - January 11, 2011"
:eek: :confused: :mad: :(

Amazon.co.uk says November 11th :mad: AAAAA$$$$$$$$!!!!!

[CMRankine]

I remember liking John Shirley's "splatterpunk" stuff a lot when I was in high school. I didn't know he'd done so many adaptations.

[Z008MJ]

I'm so buying this.

[Docmeff]

Amazon.co.uk says November 11th :mad: AAAAA$$$$$$$$!!!!!

Shirley said it was delayed because they requested an additional 30,000 words (or something like that) to incorporate the lore from BS2.

[Ian]

From Play.com,


After barely surviving a plane crash, a man discovers an undersea city called Rapture, a failed utopia created by Jack Ryan :o , a man who looked to embrace a world surrounding the objectivist ideals of Ayn Rand. Power and greed have run amok and the city has succumbed to civil war and the only question is who really deserves to survive this maniacal debacle of science gone mad.

Don't know if this is a common fact, but they say its written by John Shirley AND Ken Levine!

[janissary12]

"JACK RYAN"!!! Someone call Tom Clancy quick! He needs another couple million...... ;)


+++
ALSO: Oh. John Shirley. :: tosses book over shoulder into industrial shredder ::

That guy puts the SUK into Suck.

[Judgeofwings]

oh no...
just out of curiosity i went to check the date on my book on amazon.
i knew it was in june but i didn't know the day....

and then i found this:
"Delivery Estimate: January 7, 2011 - January 11, 2011"
:eek: :confused: :mad: :(

Thats odd,the date keeps changing,the last time i checked it was supposed to come out this June.:confused:

[FtRapture]

From Ken Levine's Twitter:

IGLevine

Just got new draft of the BioShock novel. Excited to check it out.

[I Would Kindly]

From Ken Levine's Twitter:

IGLevine

Just got new draft of the BioShock novel. Excited to check it out.

Sweet. If he likes it then it'll be good. :)

[Precarious]

From Ken Levine's Twitter:

IGLevine

Just got new draft of the BioShock novel. Excited to check it out.

But draft being the key word. I have a feeling it's still nowhere near completion, or where it's supposed to be. I don't know how I feel about this novel but won't pass up the chance at owning it.

[PoeticMadnesss]

But draft being the key word. I have a feeling it's still nowhere near completion, or where it's supposed to be.

I don't know how I feel about this novel but won't pass up the chance at owning it.

Yerp, it probably won't be a while before release, but it's awesome to know that it's at least on its way ^.^

And I feel the same. I was really looking forward to it when I had thoguht it was just bs1 characters, but am having a few doubts about it now. Not because I don't like the bs2 characters, but moreso the fact that I'm still denying Lamb's existence in the Bioshock universe xD She just annoys the hell out of me. Still, can't wait to see what's in store...imagine how many questions will be answered!

Think that the info in it should be considered canon? O.o

[Precarious]

Yerp, it probably won't be a while before release, but it's awesome to know that it's at least on its way ^.^

And I feel the same. I was really looking forward to it when I had thoguht it was just bs1 characters, but am having a few doubts about it now. Not because I don't like the bs2 characters, but moreso the fact that I'm still denying Lamb's existence in the Bioshock universe xD She just annoys the hell out of me. Still, can't wait to see what's in store...imagine how many questions will be answered!

Think that the info in it should be considered canon? O.o

I agree with you 150% on Lamb. Nails on a chalkboard... I tuned her out by the second hour of gameplay, haha. It's awesome to know it's on it's way and it's awesome that it's even being out out there. It'll be interesting to see where it goes. Maybe we'll all be pleasantly surprised. :)

[origami_potato]

Ugh yeah Lamb's monotone voice and repetitive speech of "the self" got old fast. Blech.

I'm holding slightly high hopes for the book. I want to visit Rapture differently again. :p

[reddeath1888]

I looked at a bookstore's computer earlier today and ran across some new info about the book:

-ISBN: 9780765324856
-Title: Unknown (Untitled BioShock Novel)
-Author: John Shirley, Ken Levine (intro)
-400 Pages
-Paper Back
-Publishers: Doherty, Tom Associates Inc.
-Original Sale Date: 9-29-2009
-Section: Science Fiction

[titus]

First the movie and now a novel I cant wait. :eek:

[Ga1Friday]

Note on Lamb: I hated the way that she said Elenore "Eleaner"


I am excited about the book though!

[Purplehedgehog1]

Was at Barnes & Noble today and was looking up various titles and a "Bioshock novel" popped up as one of the searches. So glad its coming! :3

[Nyokou]

A book!

Great... something to read this summer. I'm excited! :p

[tommyh84]

Forbidden Planet reckons if you order this now you'll have it in 21 days :eek:

http://forbiddenplanet.com/?q=bioshock

[denni0302]

book depository doesnt know whats going on. the one by john shirley is out in 8 days, the 1 by tor books is out in 218 days :S

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/search?searchTerm=bioshock&search=search

[lilpippi]

Well i've pre-ordered the John Shirley one,
Guess i'll have to wait and see what happens in 8 days :P

[Docmeff]

I see two release dates for the John Shirley book, "Bioshock: Rapture."

One is for June 8, 2010 and the other is like January 17, 2011. I took the Jan. 17 one as the paper back version, but they both say "hardcover."

Plus, there is not jacket cover photo.

Anyway, anyone know for sure when this thing is coming out? June or January?

[lilpippi]

This is the information currently shown on the version i've ordered.

Title
Bioshock
Authors and contributors
By (author) John Shirley, By (author) Ken Levine
Physical properties
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 400
Width: 108.00 mm
Height: 174.00 mm
ISBN
ISBN 13: 9781848567047
ISBN 10: 1848567049

Publisher
Titan Books Ltd
Imprint name
Titan Books Ltd
Publication date
08 June 2010
Publication City/Country
London/GB

And its status is "Awaiting publication"

[lilpippi]

Just did a search using the ISBN on bookbrain.co.uk and that's saying the publication date is 4th January 2011
:|

8th June
Waterstones
Tesco
Blackwell
Bookfellas
BookDepository

23rd November
DVD.co.uk

4th January
Amazon
Play

[Docmeff]

Okay, thanks, Lilpippy

Looks like it's bumped to January, 2011. Kind of what I had suspected. I had heard that Shirley was instructed to write another 30,000 words in order to incorporate BS2 lore into it. Must be why it got bumped to January.

I'm sure the June 8th date is an old date before the 30,000 words order.

[lilpippi]

That does make more sense.
Wish the sites had a bit more consistency though :P

[lilpippi]

Just had the money for the book taken out of my account.
Good sign?

[Docmeff]

Just had the money for the book taken out of my account.
Good sign?

Dunno, unless it's an automated thing tha triggers for the release date entered in the computer. But usually they don't pull money out unless it's confirmed release. So it may be a good sign.

[Subject_Delta]

does anyone know a website where i can pre order it?

[lilpippi]

does anyone know a website where i can pre order it?

I've done it from www.bookdepository.co.uk
But as of yet we don't know if that's going to be released next week or next year.

[denni0302]

BOOK DEPOSITORY IS FTW.

Carry on.

[lilpippi]

BOOK DEPOSITORY IS FTW.

Carry on.

It really is.
I HAVE to buy my books from there now.
It's just so good :D

[Ian]

That website is amazing :eek:

[MightyHaze]

WTF!!

Now how weird is this, theses dates are all just showing for January but there are 2 different books here by 2 different authors, which one should we be pre-ordering and when is it official release date?

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/mightyhaze/Picture10.png

:confused: :eek: :confused:

[rchris48]

I just checked the Borders site and it has NOTHING about the BioShock novel. What gives? :mad:

[lilpippi]

It's all so confusing :[

You'd think there'd be an official announcement if it was coming out next week.
Maybe hold up with any further pre-orderings until there has been some type of confirmation.

[Chronic Alchemy]

WTF!!

Now how weird is this, theses dates are all just showing for January but there are 2 different books here by 2 different authors, which one should we be pre-ordering and when is it official release date?

http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af309/mightyhaze/Picture10.png

:confused: :eek: :confused:

Kevin Levine is the guy who made BioShock... If you do not know that... Well... Leave these forums...

His name is included because of BioShock being his story. That's all.

lilpippi, where did you get that icon? Really cool.

[lilpippi]

Kevin Levine is the guy who made BioShock... If you do not know that... Well... Leave these forums...

His name is included because of BioShock being his story. That's all.

Ken Levine?

;)

[Chronic Alchemy]

Ken Levine?

;)
Ok my bad... :p Kevin just the average name, and Ken is more of a nickname to me. Plus Ken reminds me of the barbie doll crap.

[lilpippi]

Ok my bad... :p Kevin just the average name, and Ken is more of a nickname to me. Plus Ken reminds me of the barbie doll crap.

Weirdly though, at a glance, i've sworn before it has said Kevin.
It's the surname, fools the ol' eyes.

[Chronic Alchemy]

Weirdly though, at a glance, i've sworn before it has said Kevin.
It's the surname, fools the ol' eyes.

Same... :p

[MightyHaze]

Kevin Levine is the guy who made BioShock... If you do not know that... Well... Leave these forums...

His name is included because of BioShock being his story. That's all.

lilpippi, where did you get that icon? Really cool.

Kevin?

PMSL!

Yes i'm well aware of who made it thank you very much!
You're missing the point, 2 books 2 authors same release date, but one of the authors shows as NA?????

Read it again!

[Chronic Alchemy]

Kevin?

PMSL!

Yes i'm well aware of who made it thank you very much!
You're missing the point, 2 books 2 authors same release date, but one of the authors shows as NA?????

Read it again!

Yes, I meant "Ken".

I'm not missing the point. That's just messy organization by the website releasing the books. I've seen it like that on other books before.

[lilpippi]

lilpippi, where did you get that icon? Really cool.

Ooh, missed this, sorry.

I made it, but I got the image from the Rapture Archives.

http://www.rapturearchives.com/archives-citizens-1969.php
Inner Persephone

[Chronic Alchemy]

Ooh, missed this, sorry.

I made it, but I got the image from the Rapture Archives.

http://www.rapturearchives.com/archives-citizens-1969.php
Inner Persephone
I've been looking for that site! This guy that's active on the forums, made that site... It's been a while and I don't remeber his name... :p

[Reborn in the Ocean]

Chronic long time no see and its Relight if I remember right :p

[Chronic Alchemy]

Chronic long time no see and its Relight if I remember right :p Wazzamp!(Hey. :p)
Yes!!! That's the one who made that epic site. Is the site an affiliate of the Cult of Rapture yet?

[Reborn in the Ocean]

Wazzamp!(Hey. :p)
Yes!!! That's the one who made that epic site. Is the site an affiliate of the Cult of Rapture yet?

I don't know, though I don't think so though hopefully it could be soon.

[MightyHaze]

Yes, I meant "Ken".

I'm not missing the point. That's just messy organization by the website releasing the books. I've seen it like that on other books before.

Which is exactly the point i was making!!!

Leave the forums indeed???

[Chronic Alchemy]

Which is exactly the point i was making!!!

Leave the forums indeed???

You should, don't go all crazy when something goes out of order or gets messed up and your point wasn't given clearly.

BK.

[that_splicer_guy]

atlas shrugged
the anthem
1984
and now, the bioshock novel

[Codex]

atlas shrugged
the anthem
1984
and now, the bioshock novel

Yeah, my bookshelf is getting heavy with all these textbook sized "novels."

[MightyHaze]

You should, don't go all crazy when something goes out of order or gets messed up and your point wasn't given clearly.

BK.

I should what?

[X1 BLACKOUT 1X]

Well, looks like it's been delayed. The Hastings by me only has the 2011 release date listed. Dammit :mad:

[Ian]

To be honest, it isn't coming until 2011. I've checked a lot of sites today, and they all say 2011

[lilpippi]

But that's so far away !!

And in that case I want my £5.99 back :P

[madmatg]

Danggg a real book! I thought I was gonna write one, but I suppose if this is from before the game I can still do one of the game! :)

[lilpippi]

Book Depository are now saying it's out of stock :P

Come on January !!

[X1 BLACKOUT 1X]

Book Depository are now saying it's out of stock :P

Come on January !!

Whenever this thing comes out, I'm reading it all the way through in one sitting

[lilpippi]

Whenever this thing comes out, I'm reading it all the way through in one sitting

Dedication !!
I might not manage one sitting, but i'll definitely be reading it at every given opportunity.

The Book Depository have refunded my £5.99
Think i'll wait to pre-order again, maybe until there's an actual sleeve design :D

[Sinclair Saucer]

Book Depository are now saying it's out of stock :P

Come on January !!

Come on January?! I'd say come on July!

[lilpippi]

Come on January?! I'd say come on July!

July? What's happening in July?

[wingsgniw]

Its coming out on March 2011 AHHHH im going to die before then!!! i want it soo bad!!!:eek:

[TheParasite]

Do not bump old threads puhlease.

http://forums.2kgames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92071