#special editions

[taylornation]

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[theaguanzon]

“I will never be the same.

I will always remember this.

Just him and me and the monsoon.”

Ecstatic to finally unveil @afterblossom’s US cover of A MONSOON RISING, the second book in THE HURRICANE WARS trilogy!

This December, we return to Alaric and Talasyn as they try to figure out their volatile marriage of convenience amidst a whirlwind of new magic, old secrets, and a tormenting passion that can no longer be denied.

The Hurricane Wars aren’t over. It’s time to decide what—and who—to fight for.

A MONSOON RISING is now available for preorder anywhere fine books are sold, with a deluxe limited first print run edition featuring these gorgeous sprayed edges and exclusive endpapers.

But wait there’s more!

“Dear man with a death wish 😡” // “To my darling wife 🙄”

Have you ever wondered precisely what levels of snark (and violent semi-flirtation) Alaric and Talasyn can reach if they wrote to each other while he’s in Kesath and she’s in Nenavar? Wonder no more because their letters are included in the Barnes & Noble special edition! Aside from the bonus material—which I had the time of my life making—this stunning hardcover comes with unique sprayed edges and endpapers and endpapers as well. Reserve your copy now while supplies last!

[someonelookingpraediti]

Special Editions

All for the Game Rainbow Crate Edition

It's been the best part of a year since I last did an unboxing post. I have still been receiving subscription boxes, and I've even been taking photos of them, with the intention of catching up on my blog posts, but it's now been so long that the idea of sitting down and catching up on ten months of posts is just too daunting.

So I'm just going to forget all the ones I've missed, and start afresh.

And here it is - the big one. Rainbow Crate's hardback editions of the original "All for the Game" trilogy!

There's been a lot of complaints online about these - they were a lot of money, and people have been really disappointed. But I have to say, I am so, so impressed with these books!

The reason people are complaining is that there are some printing errors on the dust jackets. Basically, some of the information on the flaps is wrong, and the blurbs have been mixed around. But it's only the dust jackets that are wrong, and that is such an easy fix.

And Rainbow Crate handled it really well, in my opinion. Before I'd even received my books, I had an email from them with a form to order replacement dust jackets for free. An easy solution.

I can't help but compare this to the last set of messed-up special editions I received, which was The Raven Cycle by Owlcrate. They had the exact same issue - the dust jackets were misprinted. For them, it was the colour that was wrong - they'd been printed green instead of blue. But instead of reprinting the dust jackets, they refused to acknowledge their mistake, and brushed people off.

Looking back, I really do think that was what made me lose my passion for this blog, and consequentially, for reading in general. I've really struggled to find joy in it ever since, and have moved on to new things. I just spent so much time stewing over it, that I got into a really bad mindset.

But maybe these Rainbow Crate editions will save me!

Dust Jackets:

I have to say, when they first announced their jacket design, I wasn't that excited about it. But it has grown on me, and I really like it now, despite the fact that it looks more like Enhypen fanart than Foxes artwork! Rainbow Crate also changed the jacket font after they went on sale. I don't know why they made the change after the artwork had already been finalised, but it made such a huge difference! The artwork looks so much better with the new, bolder font.

The inside of the jackets have the original (terrible) self-published cover designs, but they're sharper and foiled and not off-centre, so actually they somehow look professional?! I'm impressed that they managed to save those designs! The originals were awful, but the Rainbow Crate versions look nice!

Hardcase:

I actually almost wish that I had ordered two copies, although I really couldn't have afforded it. Because the hardcase designs are so gorgeous, I want to be able to display them! I've always loved this character art by llstarcasterll, so I'm thrilled to have it on the covers!

And I didn't realised there would be ribbon bookmarks, but I've never been so impressed with such a small detail! I always think a ribbon bookmark really makes a special edition, but these ones go so much further. They're each printed with a different quote! When I saw that, honestly, I was blown away!

Endpapers:

The endpapers are designed by my absolute favourite AFTG artist, ouijacine, so I was going to love them, no matter what. There are six different endpapers, two per book, and they're all beautiful.

I don't know what the rules are about selling art a publisher or subscription box has commissioned, but I'm hoping she'll be able to sell these as prints on her website, because I would definitely love to have some of these on my wall.

Sprayed Edges:

The edges are fairly standard, with the fox paw, key, and chess piece design stencilled in white, but I really like that the background colour for each one isn't just solid, it matches the dust jacket design. I guess this isn't quite so good if you're planning to display them with the reverse jackets or as naked hardcases. But I think they're still nice anyway.

And bonus points because even the outbox was amazing?! They'd had a special orange AFTG shipping box made, with a fox print on top, and quotes from the books. My one criticism with this is that it was very snug to the books, so if there had been any damage to the outbox, it probably would have transferred through to the books. A bit more room for bubble wrap would have been good. But it was so special coming home and seeing this beautiful orange box waiting on my doorstep, and knowing exactly what was inside!

I haven't read the bonus chapters yet, but I believe there's one at the end of each book. And all three books had tip-in signatures, which makes them extra special.

Overall, this was a total win, in my eyes. I think they've done a really good job with these editions, and there isn't anything more I could have asked from them. The only issue is with the misprinted jackets, and I was really impressed with the way Rainbow Crate resolved it so quickly and easily.

[yanny-77]

I am feeling very normal about this

[gollancz]

NEUROMANCER 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

don't mind me posting fifteen things in a row because EVERYTHING EXCITING IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK

We have just announced our 40th anniversary special edition of NEUROMANCER, and already nearly half have been sold in pre-orders. Brendan said so, and Brendan would know.

In fact, we actually have TWO special editions.

For £250, you can get one of only 200 signed copies:

Numbered edition of just 200 copies, signed by the author William Gibson

Housed in a bespoke soft-touch solander box with magnetic-shutting doors with original artwork designed by Daniel Brown

Marker ribbon to remove book from box

Book interior printed in two colours

Endpapers designed by Daniel Brown

Featuring 25 illustrations by Marco Luna

Striking chapter head artwork

Marker ribbon

Head and tail bands

Sprayed edge

Holographic foil blocked real cloth cover

Printed on 140gsm Golden Sun acid free paper

Sewn binding

And in recognition of cozzie livs, we also have a limited run of 500 unsigned copies:

Limited to just 500 copies

Book interior printed in two colours

Stunning dust jacket and endpapers designed by Daniel Brown

Featuring 25 illustrations by Marco Luna

Striking chapter head artwork

Marker ribbon

Head and tail bands

Sprayed edge

Holographic foil blocked real cloth cover

Printed on 140gsm Golden Sun acid free paper

Sewn binding

PLEASE NOTE: this edition is not signed by the author and is not numbered

When I say these are STUNNING, I mean that Brendan has pushed the boundaries on what we offer with our exclusive editions, the spec on these is incredible. Between these and our anniversary edition of The Dispossessed, we have reached new heights on the finishes. they are truly really special collectors items.

Unfortunately these editions aren't available in:

American Samoa

Canada

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia, Federated States of

Marshall Islands

Philippines

Puerto Rico

United States of America

Virgin Islands, U.S.

But for everyone else? Special edition Hunger Games is ON.

[bigheartedbibliophile]

Meme Monday! Who else can relate? 😂 Honestly, any book I see gets my attention, at least for a few minutes! I need to get better at reading the books I have (at least some of them!) before I get new ones. That probably isn't going to happen any time soon, seeing as I will be going to a bookstore cafe this weekend 😂

[kjones-fandom]

Just saw the new AFTG editions in Poland. I know they technically aren’t black in the original canon but Matt and Dan are so white washed in the art that I genuinely sent my best friend screenshots in shock.

[highlordofkrypton]

Current Binding Project - Re-Binding Jurassic Park

I like dinosaurs 🦖🦖🦖 (and kaiju)

I'm a bit lazy to typeset these days, and I wanted to do something easier than a full bookbind. I picked up this book at the thrift store that I've been wanting to read for AGES!!

Today's steps:

Removing the old cover

Adding new end-papers - I wanted to put dinosaurs, but the paper I wanted wasn't worth the shipping price

Painting the edges - ACRYLIC GOUACHE STICKS THE PAGES, I REPEAT ACRYLIC GOUACHE STICKS THE PAGES

Drawing the lil leafs on the edges

Next steps:

Cut the bookboard

Try a new book fabric technique with the different spine

Figure out cover art

Dustjacket

[nevermoorsource]

According to a recent Instagram story from Jess, you can find signed versions of the Collector’s Editions at Kinokuniya Sydney 👀

[themelodyofspring]

JOMP Book Photo Challenge

Nov 22, 2022 - Multiple Editions

[orange-calx]

talking heads - speaking in tongues [special edition clear vinyl]

This packaging, designed by Robert Rauschenberg, is housed in a transparent plastic case with artwork and credits printed on 3 12" circular transparent collages, one per primary color.

[theaguanzon]

“Let’s tear it all down. And let’s build a life together.”

Alaric, Talasyn, and whatever they have going on (😭) return to the U.K. in A MONSOON RISING, the sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling romantasy THE HURRICANE WARS! I am so excited to share this *transcendent* @afterblossom cover, it’s giving “Though the Eversea itself be against us” 🤌🏼 And it perfectly captures the vibe of the second book in the trilogy, wherein sinister plots brew in the darkness and a burning passion that could change everything is finally dragged into the light…

Out December 5th from HarperVoyager U.K. with a *stunning* Waterstones exclusive edition! Just look at those sprayed edges 🔥

Preorder the Waterstones exclusive

Preorder from anywhere

[someonelookingpraediti]

Special Editions

The Raven Cycle FairyLoot Edition

These special editions of The Raven Cycle were originally scheduled for May. Due to a publication issue, they were delayed until "August-September". They finally arrived in the last weekend of September... and my copy of 'The Raven Boys' was bound upside-down.

FairyLoot were really good about it, they agreed to send another one out. But it took ages to get a response, so it was a couple of weeks before they sent it out, and then the courier delivered it to a completely different address! Literally, one nowhere near my house. Again, I contacted FairyLoot, and they followed up with the courier. This took even longer, but after another two weeks, they concluded that the package had been lost, and they sent out yet another replacement.

So, not only was the first package four months later than originally expected, but the replacement book took nearly two more months to arrive!!

The dust jackets on these special editions are very closely modelled on the standard covers. The thing I didn't like about the original covers is that they were all different colours, so didn't look that good lined up together. These ones fix that, by all being blue! It's just a shame that the spines look so... basic. Almost amateur, in fact.

The back covers are different from the standard ones, though, and they each feature a quote from the books. This is the great thing about special editions - they're designed to look good from every angle.

The hardcases are also really cool - each has a super elaborate tarot-style design on the front, representing: Blue, Ronan, Adam, and Gansey. No designs for Noah or Henry, unfortunately, but I guess they aren't really "main" characters in the same way the others are. The foiling is only on the front cover, I'd have loved the back to be foiled as well, even if it was just with the same design.

The interior artwork on the dustjackets is impressive. They work as reversible jackets, so you can choose the design you want to display. Each features artwork of the character that matches the hardcase design, and the quote on the back is the same as on the outer dustjacket. I really love the artwork on these, but they do look way less professional than the blue/white covers, so I'll have the other ones on display instead.

Other than the outrageous lateness of these editions, I have two major disappointments.

The first is kind of my fault, I didn't manage my expectations well enough. I made the assumption that these would be the same size as the standard hardcover editions, which I own (see above), but have taken the multi-coloured dustjackets off. I was hoping I could put the lovely new blue jackets on these, so that they would match the rest of my Stiefvater books, which are all blue. Then I could display the new books with their gorgeous foiled hardcase spines on display (also see above). It was not to be. The FairyLoot editions are much taller than the standard books, so I can't swap the jackets over! It also means they don't fit on the shelf with the rest of the books. Fortunately, I think the OwlCrate editions will match the rest of the books.

The second disappointment is not my fault. There's slight, superficial damage to the books. It's not bad enough that FairyLoot would replace them, but it's enough to be annoying with how much they cost. The third book, especially, was quite crushed around the bottom edge. I've tried my best to straighten it out, but it's still very noticeable once you're close up.

The endpapers are my favourite part of these editions! I love that each one is different - four books means eight gorgeous pieces of artwork! I love the scenes chosen for each book, and the illustrations are so beautiful!

The artist who designed these endpapers also designed the Raven Boys book sleeve I got in my first ever book subscription box - and it's still one of my favourite items I've ever received!

These editions also have silver gilded edges, printed foil signatures, a bound-in author letter, and ribbon bookmarks.

There's so much going on with these books, I should be absolutely delighted with them, but the ridiculously long delay in receiving them has kind of just soured my mood towards them a bit.

[what-eats-owls]

Do you know whether Illumicrate, Macmillan, or another service may offer a special edition of Holy Terrors, whether as a pre-order edition or after it's released? Or even the trilogy as a set? I just found out Illumicrate had embellished editions for Little Thieves and Painted Devils last June and am bummed to have missed it; it was so pretty :(

Alas, even if I knew, I could not say until it's officially announced! One can only hope.

[gollancz]

Are you ready for another EXCLUSIVE special edition?

Check out these gorgeous new editions of THE NAME OF THE WIND and THE WISE MAN'S FEAR by Patrick Rothfuss!

Exclusive run of 1000 copies each

Signed and numbered

New covers, printed endpapers and edges

Foiled cover boards

Page marker ribbon

Head and tail bands

Not to overuse the word and risk it losing all meaning, but... these are FIT.

These are available in November 2023, and you can pre-order them now through the Gollancz Emporium!

The Name of the Wind

The Wise Man's Fear

[ebookseditions]

Feel The Fear Ebook | old special horror edition

#horror #ebooks #halloween