SPECIAL EDITIONS THAT AREN’T THAT SPECIAL

[@gracie9658]

I'm very fussy about this. To me these are essentials of a "special" or "collector's" edition : - it must be a hardback - sprayed or stenciled edges - embossed or carved (preferably foiled) naked hardback If it doesn't have that it's not worth it imo. It's even better if it has other cool stuff like a ribbon book mark, illustrations, extra contents, etc I could also add an original design, because ripping off the og with different colours is boring.

[@ClassicsCats]

That pup!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@stained_edges]

I don't mind the Folio Farseer. But I actually much prefer the 20th anniv editions (striking blue covers, silver gilded edges, individual slipcases and illustrations). My problem is that they keep releasing anniversary editions for the main trilogy and pretending the other books in the series don't exist 🙄 Can we please get a matching hardcover set for all?🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@shelfunstable]

I pray every night for a special edition Liveship trilogy

[@Oliver-7650]

The Name of the Wind one actually has some really nice art inside and an added appendix with a lot of lore. There are like 50 extra pages of content there and the naked hardcover looks pretty neat with the bronze lettering. The pages that are painted red look awesome and I am pretty sure the print is larger so it feels nicer to read so definitely earns the name special even if the dust cover is not to everyone's liking.

[@kristina_rr]

Yes!! I love my special edition of The Name of the wind (plus mine is signed so it‘s extra special 🙈). Gollcanz also has hardcover editions of the series that are beautiful, but I don‘t know if they‘re just an Europe thing

[@angelscores4332]

the dust jacket is so beautiful what

[@lego7naveltube]

I was so confused by this lol. This edition of TNOTW is my favorite book of all time. It’s beautiful.

[@dranareads647]

I absolutely love the leather bound Mistborn series!! I didn’t realize so many people didn’t like the vibe

[@villagechillershorror228]

Agree. I think they're absolutely gorgeous

[@kristina_rr]

I agree! They‘re timeless and classic looking

[@PetrikLeo]

I love Folio Society, and I think they produced amazing high quality books. But I've seen the details on the Farseer trilogy Folio society edition, and everything about it is massively disappointing. Cover art is meh, the interior artworks (imo) aren't suitable for Hobb's prose. Definitely not worth $200. I, by far, prefer the mainstream illustrated editions so much more.

[@AJayRisen]

To add to what Petrik said (love you, Petrik!), Elle chose like one of the worst FS editions. Other FS editions are way better like Dune or A Song of Ice & Fire which I proudly own. Once you hold one in your hand, you'll know why it costs so much. The paper quality is leagues above other printers, the clothbound covers are way nicer compared to leatherbounds, and the way they use smythe sewn bindings so the spine never breaks is just awesome, which is a practice not a lot of binderies do anymore. These editions will last you a LIFETIME with care and TLC. But yeah, the Robin Hobb one was just meh, which was a universal opinion from the fans 😁

[@sophiasthoughts]

I like the Folio Society Farseer books but I like the black illustrated ones more, for sure

[@JessietheSleepyKoala]

Now that I’ve seen an encyclopaedia in the MB leatherbounds I can’t unsee it. 😂 Maybe Sazed lost his metalminds and had to record the story the old fashion way instead.

[@BreakevenBooks]

Aw Luna so cute 😍. Some of those should not be special editions. It doesn't look like they put much work into them at all so I completely agree with you!

[@DarkEmber100]

With special editions I’m looking for a hardback with a new cover gilded edges and a ribbon bookmark. Bonus points for when the end pages and chapters have illustrations.

[@ham5097]

Hey Elle, entertaining video as always

[@booksandthings8297]

I really love my collection of special editions of classics and favorites bc they will stay on my shelves for a long while. But since I started using my ereader a lot, special editions don't dazzle me as much and don't seem worth it often. But I love when other people get excited for them

[@xxfutureisnowxx]

You have to look at the binding, acid-free paper, etc.....other editions may look nice, but will have a terrible spine and yellow pages after several years. Not to mention, many LE's/numbered/lettered hold value or in some cases increase in value substantially. Look at Suntup, Amaranthine, Lividian, etc.

[@chernz722]

Folio got out-booked on the Farseer trilogy. The mainstream illustrated hardbacks are so much nicer in terms of covers and artwork.

[@seazebra7089]

Love the video. That encyclopedia bit was incredibly relatable.

[@priscillareads]

I agree with you on all of these except the Mistborn ones haha. Also, I think they did that with the Catch-22 cover because they probably didn't want to change the cover because it's so classic. But like, maybe it a LIIIIIITLE nicer lol.

[@lucyann8933]

Is it just me who desperately wants hardback versions of the Witcher books??? Why are they not a thing 😅 Edit: with maps 👌

[@Chadstephen2005]

I got the special edition of Name of the Wind for my wife for Christmas thinking it looked pretty and honestly I don’t know if she’ll ever read it because it’s so pretty and giant it intimidates her. I actually said if you want a paperback copy totally fine. I really think she’d like it but yeah that huge anniversary edition is intense.

[@nebaidossarkans3306]

The special edition for Name of the Wind is absolutely gorgeous. It's illustrated, without the dust jacket it looks elegant, and the edges are the most beautiful red. Name of the Wind has an awesome special edition.

[@emmal7510]

As long as something like that Catch-22 50th anniversary edition doesn't charge more for just the stamp and a new introduction, I don't have a problem with that one. I briefly joined* The Folio Society and $200 for three books sounds about average for their prices. They make lovely editions that are probably going to last for years, but their stuff isn't for anyone on a budget. (Hence me fulfilling my commitment and noping out.) *No idea if they still do Columbia House like memberships anymore.

[@laiaal.3324]

I very very sadly agree with the Mistborn leatherbounds 😭 I love how all the other ones look, but I am not even a bit tempted to buy those, and this considering the Final Empire is my favourite book of all times 😔

[@benjaminbufton3696]

the robin hobb trilogy - best edition is the stunning purple clothbound editions!!!! they're amazing

[@cipriansirbu3699]

I agree with everything you said.Some editions are just not worth it.

[@dominishbooks]

Totally agree on The Name of the Wind, I have seen that edition a lot and always thought it looked weird - I didn't realise until now that it was a special edition though. In general terms, I think you summed it up perfectly at the end: If you're going to give us a special edition, make it special!

[@JolienReads]

I agree with the Wheel of Time one! Especially since I haven't heard of any pretty artwork inside either. I must say, I'm trying to get the Folio Society Farseer editions. 😆 I have heard that the quality is insane. Like really thick paper and it's heavy and feels smooth. The artwork inside is also very nice. But I'm a Robin Hobb stan so maybe that's why I'm more forgiving. It is a lot of money, which is the reason why I've been going back and forth for a year now...

[@kinetic.finley]

Loving how this week is full of respectful shade.

[@LarryHasOpinions]

i love the encyclopaedia look but i dont think it suits mistborn really... i think something a bit more magical/whimsical would have worked better (some of the dune editions look very high end while fitting the story for instance)

[@readinginenglish8868]

I completely agree with you on all of these!

[@arlissbunny]

The Folio Society publishes some remarkably beautiful books. I recently purchased their new edition of Middlemarch and it is breathtaking. Their Tey and Christie books are easily the most beautiful editions of those books available, however, you are completely right about Farseer. I bought the illustrated edition and skipped Folio’s edition. I’m happy with that decision.

[@gthqn9005]

I love the energy in this video 😂

[@gordontheobald]

(sees Luna) Presses [like]. I am so programmed.

[@elizabethbuerke7854]

I always assumed that the anniversary editions are mainly to remind people of how old the book is. It can be disappointing when a 50th anniversary edition isn't actually special though.

[@emmanarotzky6565]

I think the point of anniversary editions is to add new introductions and commentary, not always to be a special edition

[@teadanilovic4909]

Agree on the NotW 10th anniversary edition! Luckily there's the UK edition which has the same cover as the normal UK edition but it also has all the illustrations and additional stuff

[@consciousescapes5592]

LOVE the miniature books

[@00moon]

OOO surprise polar princess!!! Encyclopedia 😭 Some people really love that leatherbound, old classic look, but really they look so similar to each other it'd be so boring to look at and difficult to find.. Like you gotta have a specific... aesthetic.. in your home which I'd imagine is a large ancient manor... to have shelves full of encyclopedia looking books...

[@tristenbrown7099]

LUNA !!!!

[@anxious_apparition]

The Folio series isn't that bad, it ticks my boxes of being really good quality, fantastic art, and there's no 'ny times bestseller' or anything on the cover. Plus any Hobb books they publish later will most likely match. I'm picky about which books I'll get in special edition to begin with though, I'm not about to invest in one of a book I haven't read or re-read at least a couple times. I can't even tell you how many copies of Fortress in the Eye of Time by C.J. Cherryh I've been through between loaning it out, and re-reading. I have had to buy the e-book just to spare my last physical copy. That's the kind of book I'll look for a special edition of (and never let anyone touch it on pain of death).

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

Just brought your book 📖 and I am really excited about reading this amazing book 📖 please stay safe and enjoy your writing ✍️ love your Australia friend John ❤️❤️❤️

[@mrsduncanthetall]

I need more luna colabs in my life

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

Same on our end 🐶👈🏽 Happy Bookish Wednesday Friends

[@jo-eeh]

I splurged on the Farseer illustrated editions when there was a 3 for 2 sale, and they are pretty high quality for ~$50-60. I love special editions though, and sprayed/stenciled edges is where it's at for me. 😅

[@ThePurpleBookWyrm]

I'm a huge, huge fan of Folio Society, but it's definitely true some editions of theirs are less worth than others. I have four so far, and one is a bit less amazing than the other three (I'm still glad I have it though), so your critique is entirely fair. And I agree those Mistborn leather-bounds do look like classic encyclopaedias!

[@stpnwlf9]

I have the Folio edition Farseer Trilogy. I think the value comes from a variety of things. Covers and illustrations are one, but just the overall quality - the feel of the paper under your fingers, the fonts used in chapter intros, etc. It all adds up. Whether it adds up to $200+ is entirely subjective, of course. I'm collecting their Game of Thrones special editions and have to say the covers, the massive map, the illustrations - definitely surpass the Farseer editions.

[@uptown3636]

I love Folio Society books generally, and I often purchase their fantasy books upon release, but I passed on the Farseer set and I’m very happy with my decision.

[@StarflowerStables]

This video was hilarious 🤣 loved it!

[@trevorfultz]

The special edition for Eye of the World was the same price as the normal hardcover when I bought it and it was the first WoT book that I bought so that said, I really liked it. Nice WoT logo on the physical book and a ribbon bookmark. If it was more expensive, I probably wouldn’t have thought it was worth it

[@ajs6264]

I totally agree on the Farseer trilogy. I'd shell out for the illustrated editions that you highlighted any day over the Folio society versions. Here's a couple of others that I'd add: -The new edition of Song of Achilles. It was hyped everywhere a few months ago when I walked into the bookstore and I picked it up and...the cover is just black now. Okay. -The new Neil Gaiman editions. Okay, this one is just personal taste, but I'm not a fan of the minimalist watercolour look. I think it's a weird juxtaposition with the tone of the books.

[@ghostyplans]

I want the leather editions of mistborn because I had a bookmark that said “I like J” and when I gave J the book, the bookmark was in it and he found out I liked him. Then we dated. Got married. Had a little boy this year. So those books are so special.

[@BookishChas]

I’m with you on that Name of the Wind cover. It’s hideous lol. I think we’ve talked about that before too haha. I also don’t care to have the Cosmere “Encyclopedia” set. 😂😂

[@traceyanderson7489]

I’ll stick with my U.K paperback editions of The Farseer trilogy.

[@tbandelt13]

The first thing I thought when seeing the commerce special editions was looks like encyclopedias lol glad to see it wasn’t just me

[@angelaholmes8888]

You are right the special edition of eye of the world is just so plain to me I really felt sorry for anyone who bought it I wouldn't

[@anah9017]

Great video! Content, we got to see Luna, jokes! It has it all! 😃😃😃

[@JoanaSousaReads]

yep when special editions are so... not special it makes it hard to dish out the money

[@Sad_Soraya]

Us wheel of time fans will never get a really nice updated cover art for the series ever😭😭😭😭

[@charlottemoore4747]

I don't mind small changes e.g. Silver covers if they're the same price as the regular paperback. I agree with everything you say of they are more expensive but I do think there's a market for special books that are affordable

[@BookTimeWithRyan]

I like a special or deluxe edition that’s signed and limited. I don’t have too many but the ones I have are pretty pricey. I think one of the better editions out there is the Dune copy on your self. It’s nice, tough, and popular.

[@KaiInMotion]

The only special edition I own and ever went out of my way to buy was a special edition of Fangirl, the cover is pretty much the same but yellow, but it has full colour illustrations and like a gold embossed latte illustration on the hardcover beneath the dust jacket, and it came with a sneak peek at Carry On like months before it came out which I was thirsty for at the time lol.

[@thewitchyreader6131]

If they are special editions, then they should be special.

[@ashleyoreads]

I just bought addie larue illustrated uk edition and IM SO EXCITED. its worth the 23 bucks honestly -its soooo beautiful! haha random but im just happy about it

[@mckennahorman7675]

I disagree on the Name of the Wind special edition. I think it is the ONLY good cover that book has gotten! The broken lute just speaks to me, it sums up the book perfectly I'm my opinion. I'm just waiting for WMF to get a cover to match!

[@goodknight37]

The Mistborn SE’s are beautiful

[@ebnovels]

I’m glad you like them!

[@beLIEver31415]

LOVE THIS VIDEO!!

[@NaynaSL]

I JUMPED on the Farseers US with foil and illustrated edition. And around me no ONE person disliked the books and I even have them on display and was worth it for me❤️ though it hurt my wallet, no regrets ☺️

[@lieslherman]

Luna is the ray of sunshine I needed this morning :) What kills me about so many of these editions is that I can't see many people being excited about them enough to purchase, and the publishers might end up losing money, avoided if they had just put in a bit more effort. I will say that I do like the encyclopedia style editions, though! 🙈 The main issue is just that they look a little out of place on a shelf with other normal books, but if I could have a whole shelf of leather-bound books I would!

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

All I can say is that Luna is 100 percent correct love this video and your amazing channel please stay safe and enjoy your reading love your Australia fan John xxx

[@toriwork8891]

Haha I actually love that the 50th Anniversary edition of Catch-22 has that cover because, to me, that IS Catch-22's cover and there are no others. There's other extra content in the back too, including photos of Joseph Heller's notes and some other cool stuff. Despite wanting that cool extra content, I would've rejected the special edition for the plain one just because I love that blue cover so much even though it's my favorite book that's not a fantasy book. Totally agree on the Farseer books though. I got the illustrated editions and love them so much. I dream about a release of the Tawny Man Trilogy with the same style though.

[@JessOwens]

“Consume it!” 🤣🤣 that was hilarious. The leather bound Mistborn look like encyclopedias

[@daniellemhall1358]

Keep Calm and Consume Water.

[@Shawn70Seven]

Now make a video about special editions that are totally worth it!

[@gothamoracle]

🤣I actually love that they look like encyclopedias!

[@chesirecat136]

Im not sure i actually own any special editions, im just cheap. But i wanted the 10th anniversary edition of song of achilles, but couldnt find it. For catch-22, i read that edition from the library, and it had a whole bunch of commentary after the story, but i completely ignored it

[@ame_thyst_99]

I agree so much with the mistborn one. In italy it's even worse. We don't have the normal version. They recently published Mistborn and there's only that ugly, super pricy edition :))))

[@robthornley8898]

One thing I'll say in defense of the Mistborn leather-bound editions is that they look so much better in person. The pictures online just don't do them any justice.

[@nicks6871]

i have to disagree about the leatherbound sandersons they're rediculously expensive and yes they look like britannica... but they appreciate in value, on ebay etc. they actually sell for up to $1000 usd - i would say that alone makes them pretty special

[@niebieskie2]

agree with the hobb books, and mistborn

[@mikouf9691]

My favorite special editions is The Princess Bride 30th Anniversary (2 intros by author: for 30th anniversary and the intro from 25th; color maps, leather-like cover with gold embossed title, author and scrollwork, parchment type paper, multiple full-page color illustrations, and extra story at the end. And it only cost me $18 on Amazon). Second place goes to Dune Deluxe (beautiful new cover, artwork on flip side of dust cover, quote on naked hardcover, gold foiled spine, illustrations on end pages, sprayed edges.) I considered Leviathan Wakes 10th Anniversary edition. I do like the cover, but not enough to pay $31. Also, the hot pink edges don't excite me. I kind of wish they had made the edges plain black or black with star fields/galaxies. And maybe include one of the prequel short stories. Folio society definitely has some quality books, but I don't always like the artwork and they are way too expensive for my budget.

[@paperback_cat]

I ordered the special edition of the Name of the Wind and when I got it, I hated it. The quality just seemed quite cheap and it seemed uglier in real life. Ended up selling it a few years later.

[@jen4k2]

WOAAAAAHHHH, HARD disagree with you about Mistborn. Noooo, have you picked up and looked through one of the Cosmere leatherbounds?! They are just too damn nifty.

[@warrenwise8798]

You are absolutely right about the Mistborn books. They look cheap and encyclopedia

[@M_aryAnne]

Watch out for wasps, it’s hot outside remember to drink your water. Haha

[@morganjones2744]

Dogo!!!! So cute 🐕🐾

[@MariaMightReadThat]

I’m with you, I absolutely hate that Name of the Wind special edition cover. It’s so creepy looking. 😬 I’m glad other cover options exist (like the atmospheric UK ones).

[@sheyslibrary]

The sassy energy in this video is my favorite 😂

[@evareads2817]

200 dollars?! That's really a lot :O

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Yeah Folio farseer is just REALLY REALLY red.

[@danichiong6727]

Ahh I hate that edition of the Name of the Wind lol, whenever I see it in Barnes and Noble I avert my eyes as quickly as possible 😂

[@aye.p]

I read many classics. Right now there are lots of ilustrated editions, really expensive. What's important to me is a good translation and the expensive ones are beautiful but not very well translated. Not going to deny I would love to have an amazing ilustrated edition of my all time fav Drácula or Carmilla. 🤗🤗

[@Coltaine_]

The encyclopedia type aesthetic comes across as drab and dull. Doesn't suit mistborn nor the Stormlight archive leatherbound editions. The Farseer folio editions are charming in their simplicity, but I agree they could have done a little more to use up the space. Looks like a red bible lol

[@tylerharrell9862]

Kinda weird... But I think I like the special Wheel of Time-- I see what you mean, but it's out a little bit, a tiny bit cleaner, and the color adds an accent to the cover making it pop more than the original that can look washed out... Would I adore a beautiful new cover- yes! Is it that bad... Let's check the price 😂

[@faithfelice8792]

Totes agree on Mistborn. What a letdown

[@sophiayl.181]

I didn’t even know that the silver Eye of the World edition is a special edition…😅😅

[@patriciaa.8521]

I completely agree with you on the Folio Society editions for Farseer. And it's the same for ASOIAF which has a fantastic 20 anniversary illustrated edition way cheaper and way cooler than the folio...

[@FantasyFiles]

What about Leviathan Wakes special edition?

[@mojopie]

Is Luna a dog or a polar bear?! Most of the time, special editions have to be really spectacular for me to consider buying them, and I will usually only buy them for books I really really love! I feel sorry for people who enjoy collecting every edition of a book and end up with really underwhelming 'special' editions

[@dunnejos8423]

Okay I need to know. Is your dog mixed with or is any of these breeds? Samoyed, husky, Shiba Inu, or Akita? She looks like some sort of Spitz.

[@professordekarios]

i actually don't like special editions because i don't like hardcovers! i've seen so many i'm interested in like the farseer trilogy illustrated editions or the new leviathan wakes edition (i just want those pink sprayed edges), but i'll never get them because i don't want to pay even more than a normal hardcover when i don't like they way they look or feel anyway 😂i really want to see illustrated/special paperbacks become a thing

[@emmanuelakeyo3856]

The dog is getting bigger with every video

[@K-CHOMA]

What is the race of this dog?

[@ricardoramirez1670]

I feel bad for admitting it, but I'm with you. Out of all the six Sanderson leatherbounds, the Mistborn trilogy are the least physical appealing to me... That redish-brown leather color with the black and gold accents just doesn't do it for me. Reminds me of old boring books. The spines aren't as eye-candy and eye-catching as the Elantris, Warbreaker and WoK ones for the same reason. Insides are amazing though!

[@daniellegreen3817]

It kills me that the folio society Farseer books are those hideous red color and not Buck Blue. 🙄