Way Of Kings Leather Bound ( KICKSTARTER ) Review

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

I have been informed he did sign them all so thats mega dope.

[@alvarogarrido5334]

He did a lot of livestreams answering questions of the fans while he was signing the books.

[@abcarlson3293]

I'm wondering why I paid for the autograph if he just signed them all...

[@nanotyrannus5435]

@@abcarlson3293 You didn't pay extra for the autograph.

[@LLorax0]

@@alvarogarrido5334 Does that mean Daniel could see his being signed if he watched all of those videos? What's the odds there? Number of them bought and number of them seen being signed in the videos are two factors. Ultimately doesn't matter.

[@abcarlson3293]

@@nanotyrannus5435 ok

[@hondasamer5920]

You know it’s important when Daniel is using the knife carefully

[@senseimatt3097]

Except I was waiting to hear a death cry from Pips when he threw the knife (twice).

[@haughtygarbage5848]

that desk with the knife scratches on it tho :(

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Honda Samer you know for a fantasy enthusiast, Daniel's lack of respect for the knife is appalling. Keep the kitchen knife properly stowed and sharp so as to avoid injuries. And please use a foldable sharp knife for day to day package unboxing use! Have a proper holstered hunting knife Bowie style or whatever. Won't be recommending this vid. Totally irresponsible. Not even into the unboxing after that. Saying you were careful with a knife when your actions showed otherwise is "on-brand 2020"

[@haughtygarbage5848]

@@genghisgalahad8465 I feel like I've seen so many youtubers being flippant w knives on camera as a joke and its more than a little concerning

[@neondemon5137]

@@genghisgalahad8465 Is this a joke? You need to relax.

[@jaromstrong6545]

"Most careful I've ever been with a knife on this channel" Not that you have a high bar set...

[@dews8548]

The Knife: "Hello! Would you like to destroy some bubble wrap today?"

[@definitelynotobama6851]

Destroy evil.

[@cassiebottorff1280]

I am a knife.

[@Nxrth2001]

NightBlood 😂😂😂

[@DarthSnugglePuss]

@@cassiebottorff1280 but you could be a leatherbound.

[@nanotyrannus5435]

Every single Signature is real. For every book they sell. After all Brandon did sign them all for 5 streams in January. I am waiting for mine to be shipped, hopefully soon.

[@nvwest]

Yes the first part out of the two is signed

[@elumbra]

Beat me to it. Those streams are far more entertaining than you would think by their description.

[@begejekan1244]

I think aside from an addiction of writing, Brandon also suffers from an addiction of signung stuff

[@sheyri9]

@@begejekan1244 Definitely! Did you see his recent Insta post? "The local bookshop ran out of signed copies of my books, so I went over and did some more signing."

[@Goldfella-X]

I'm waiting too. I am so looking forward to its arival

[@lillythai7939]

I love that the majority of this video is Daniel being a turntable for the books. No fancy rigs, just Daniel spinning it by hand 👌 authentic

[@havokix]

Honestly never been more invested in an unboxing. Spending so much on something and it being worth it is such a relief. Please be careful with the knife. If hand sanitizer can damage the aesthetic of the books, I'm pretty sure blood wouldnt be the best thing to get on them.

[@JavadVF]

Not to mention that HE WILL GET HURT😑

[@techmoura8406]

Invested... hehe

[@ellisjohnson1338]

Same

[@coreywalden231]

Or it would make them more authentic...you know...referencing Dalinar before he got his shard blade...just saying.

[@mhilovemymusic]

Haha no no it will just “add to the character” of the book

[@DunkanDoughnuts]

My girlfriend gave me the money to get a signed and numbered edition for my birthday and I've spent the last two days staring at in awe. Its the most beautiful thing I own. My girlfriend's response: "I want our books published like that" Big dreams XD

[@rebekahjensen7248]

What number did you all get? Ours was #89

[@DunkanDoughnuts]

@@rebekahjensen7248 578, you're so lucky to get double digits 😮

[@CarlosMSotelo]

@@DunkanDoughnuts She's a keeper :D

[@KingQuetzal]

@@rebekahjensen7248 Man I got 97X, at least I got a low # for my copy of WarBringer (23).

[@WilliamTheNerdyweds]

I got 303

[@DragonArmyBooks]

Congratulations. You have successfully made me regret not getting these books for myself.

[@FirstOfTheMagi]

You end up getting one this second(?) time around? There are still some available as of the time I'm writing this :)

[@134Waffle]

The unsigned version is still in stock!

[@Ashencrowe]

Having been a Navy Lithographer who did a LOT of book bindery, and having served as an acting Government Printing Officer for over a year at my place of employment, from what I am seeing, that is some super-fine bindery work. I can't speak for the signature stitching and gluing, but the leaf foil, and leather treatment/foiling, that is some superb, high-quality workmanship. Just looking. That 3d embossed foiling is really hard to get right even with modern machinery. It's gorgeous looking at it. Touch IS the only way to tell real quality of bindery in these situations. If Daniel's tactile experience is good ( I noticed he checked his hands for foil residue a couple times), It's worth the price. Those illuminated plates are absolutely wonderful. Let me say, the work involved with making, trimming and inserting those nicely aligned plates is extremely labor-intensive. Careful opening the books, folks. There are videos on how to properly open and prepare a now book's spine for reading without cracking it.

[@amoliski]

Thanks for the advice about breaking in a new book- I had no idea it was something I should do!

[@josephbraun9159]

Can you recommend any particular videos that you can vouch for? I'm afraid of watching something that is wrong...

[@xelisk1]

During the hip hop beat and the panning around the book I really hoped Daniel would come in and rap the review.

[@roshnichoudhary6314]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 lmao

[@Willowstav]

underrated comment ^

[@ihavenolife8651]

@@Willowstav the thing is. The arrow points to the 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣lmao reply

[@roblovvorn8564]

The “minimal map” is actually Shadesmar. Really sweet map!

[@legenddairymilk2280]

Lmao imagine that knife stab from Daniel in the beginning went through and damaged the books

[@harrisonkogan2446]

I just got mine today too, it would have been impossible to cut the book without significant force. They put two layers of some thick bubble wrap in there

[@KatrinaSchroeder42]

He actually signed them! I'm impatiently waiting on mine.

[@masoninho8]

Yeah same! He signed them all on the livestream 🙌🏼

[@thefabulouskitten7204]

Oh that's what he was signing!

[@HunchbackJack]

@@thefabulouskitten7204 he’s been signing a lot of stuff on the live stream. The man is a machine.

[@amy6610]

I love the Kaladin art??? He looks BEAUTIFUL. Also love that art of the Parshendi, I've always had trouble visualizing them and that art makes them look so beautiful

[@amy6610]

@Let's Lockdown OMG definitely imagining Sadeas like that from now on

[@JacesSanctum]

A great thing about the art in these books: a decent amount of pieces in the second volume were stellar fanart that Brandon licensed to use in these!

[@siennaluprano8573]

This actually soothed some of the pain of having been too late to the Kickstarter ... so thank you 🙇‍♀️

[@loreleyzambrano7856]

Hey for what it’s worth I’ve heard you might still be able to get some copies through his store later on.

[@siennaluprano8573]

@@loreleyzambrano7856 wow tanks! Good to know 😊

[@StarsAboveJess]

I was able to preorder copies from mysterious galaxy bookstore a couple weeks ago!

[@siennaluprano8573]

@@StarsAboveJess ‼️😮🤯‼️ wow thanks !!! I need these ... I just do!!

[@StarsAboveJess]

Sienna Luprano www.mystgalaxy.com/wayofkingsltd I don’t think many people know they can still get them there!

[@saschabaer3327]

FYI: Brandon did handsign all of these. He did his livestreams signing them. Probably at some point in the future he won’t be able to keep doing that but all the kickstarter ones are handsigned.

[@wraithdevourer3613]

so these will be purchasable in the future? Because I was really hoping on getting my hands on one of these but it just isn't really in the cards for me right now.

[@dsaillant811]

@@wraithdevourer3613 They said they're gonna do another printing round but probably not until the end of next year. There's like 30,000 of them being made for the Kickstarter alone.

[@starkast713]

Dont know if signed, but dragonsteel said next year around holyday they wanted to launch it on their Website

[@wraithdevourer3613]

I don’t mind about the signature, would be nice but isn’t a deal breaker for me

[@saschabaer3327]

@@wraithdevourer3613 They said that they will try to keep all leatherbounds in stock forever. As in, they’ll reprint them indefinitely (but they can and do go out of stock temporarily). But probably at some point they won’t be able to keep up with signatures anymore.

[@tioreilly625]

I bought mine while in the hospital in July recovering from emergency heart surgery. Can't wait to receive. And to read RoW of course.

[@Ninjaned]

My god was I not prepared for the thumbnail 😂

[@oddleopardkai5949]

I know the math doesn’t add up but somehow I feel like Daniel could be the kid from the “let me see what you have” “A KNIFE” vine. ALSO the leather bound editions are absolutely gorgeous holy shit. The exterior is beautiful but I love that there’s so much art inside the book, too.

[@reidblanchard6453]

Okay...I wish, it’s amazing. My anxiety 📈 when you opened it with that knife 📈

[@sebastiansobke1643]

I was eating an orange while watching this and got the sudden urge to wash my hands. Cant wait for this to arrive in Germany, few days to go! Keep up the good work Daniel, i love your content.

[@fischkopp19]

Oh noch ein deutscher Backer! Sei gegrüßt. Wir scheinen in einer illustren Runde zu sein, wenn ich das richtig in Erinnerung habe gehen nur etwa 400 Leatherbounds nach Deutschland. :)

[@darkdromeda3739]

@@fischkopp19 Ich schließ mich an meins kommt hoffentlich am Dienstag. :)

[@lilwinchester1417]

Ich muss noch bis nächstes Jahr warten

[@covya]

The map at the end of volume 2 is Shadesmar, which is why most of it is empty (and all the places that are usually land are seas)

[@rahmahmeligy8033]

It's really nice to see an author really care for how much value the reader gets for the money and really spend time to make this satisfactory to the customer. I'm currently reading the way of kings and I'm enjoying it so far!

[@venomturtle17]

Ordered mine from Kickstarter leftovers the other day, I'm so excited to start my leather bound collection with these

[@rymdalkis]

Can't wait for them to begin selling these on their website. Being in my final semester of my master's course I couldn't afford the kickstarter but I'll use my first wage to buy one of these bad boys for sure

[@mattymoore6981]

Do you know when they will become available on the website?

[@rymdalkis]

@@mattymoore6981 I think they discussed it on a recent livestream. They're only now delivering the first batch of books to the people who backed the kickstarter. During the first half of next year they'll begin to send out the second batch, I believe to those who only bought the book or put in late orders during the kickstarter, but I could be wrong. All I know is that all the books who currently have a set delivery date will go to those who have already put in an order. Then I think they said on the livestream that they'll try to put new books on their website some time late next year

[@shanedonovan1245]

I wish there was a viable way to get editions of fantasy books that were styled like a medieval bible, with lore appropriate marginalia and all. That would be something amazing.

[@monkreeder]

Call it an “illuminated edition.” I agree. That would be awesome

[@Exxel91]

I love how important the knife has become as part of this channel.

[@alexanderfyock9042]

Brandon is so awesome! I can’t believe how consistent he is at greatness!

[@DrakeEastwood]

Seriously.

[@jeje162-]

I just got my Mistborn Leatherbound last week I plan on getting them all, I must say quality is outstanding, price is high so I got to collect them slowly especially with an additional $50 delivery to get it to Australia

[@chainandsprocket13]

I got delivery notification my books arrive the same day that RoW is being delivered so I have all 3 coming at the same time. It's like having a birthday

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

THIS is the reason Daniels videos needs to be in 4k

[@JohnnyValmaggia]

2:16 I want to ask this book out on a date, but this shot made me scared of rejection.

[@GreeneZonee]

I'm still checking the mailbox every day even though I never got a shipping confirmation 😂

[@clarkkentnaruto4322]

Those books look absolutely gorgeous. I am so hungry to devour the Way of Kings now. Thanks for sharing such a feast for the eyes. Also, I am now 30% into the Fires of Heaven and I am 54% into listening to Warbreaker. Maybe once I get done with that, it will be time for me to dive into the Way of Kings.

[@shayLEVSHE]

I can't wait to get mine!!!! It was my Bday gift to myself in July.... I love how excited you sound.... now I'm excited!!!!

[@JoePauley]

Just stunning, I can't wait to get mine!

[@Evilanious]

There is a video out there called 'creepy chess comments'. Having watched it makes Daniel whispering 'leather bound' becomes so much funnier. I encourage people to watch that.

[@Deadkad]

Those illustrations tho... Damn beautiful.

[@giggleanthropisticon7061]

You lucky sob, such early delivery. *Envy intensifies*

[@switchprocontrollersplatoo7240]

As someone who has these books, the construction is truly incredible. Like, on par with or above something like a family heirloom bible. They’re so well made, and it totally matches the stormlight archive

[@aurora_skies_]

Daniel throwing knives does not help my anxiety 😂😂

[@silver9241]

You've single handedly made me want to get them. The art alone. Ive listened to them on audible, but I've wanted to buy them all and read them for a while now. Now I need to read them in the leatherbound edition for sure.

[@quetsalkoatl]

I'll get mine next year. I only managed to get into the second batch :D

[@nilulal545]

The anticipation of waiting!! Brutal!! 🤣 and the dramatic effect awesome!! Whoa that looks amazing!!

[@Luke-nn4pm]

I haven’t read Stormlight but these books are so beautiful I’m heading to the bookstore to get a paperback ASAP

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

You're doing yourself a favor, wonderful books

[@monkreeder]

Truly a masterpiece. I openly wept at the end of the book. In Sanderson fashion it can be a slightly confusing slow burn initially, but it ramps up quickly and reaches avalanche mode. Just watch out, you might become fascinated by the cosmere and have to read ALL THE BOOKS

[@jamies3205]

I just got mine today Daniel! I decided to open mine WHILE watching this video (for added effect, obviously 😆) You weren’t kidding. This sucker reeks of high-value. So excited to reread this epic book! Thanks for the wonderful videos. Keep them coming!

[@maidbymaid9838]

Chaotic Daniel with knife is a vibe

[@alkis_al]

normally im not someone who collects special edition books, but this make me wanna change that

[@MRuby-qb9bd]

Someday, if I had a nice bookshelf. Would seem out of place on the chipped fiberboard shelves I dug out of my neighbors garbage. But some day. A nice bookshelf and a wing back chair...

[@jonathanlann3280]

@@MRuby-qb9bd but its a catch 22. You don't have nice books because you don't have a good book shelf to put them on. You don't have a good bookshelf to put them on because you don't have any nice books. Got to start somewhere( although $200 is the cost of a nice book shelf)

[@MRuby-qb9bd]

@@jonathanlann3280 False. I have neither because I have no money. There is really only one catch, lol.

[@katieamarsh]

Same. They’re absolutely gorgeous.

[@luketufts6827]

@@MRuby-qb9bd 😂😂😂

[@rebeccaechols1528]

Loved the Pips cameo!😼 I love how much cats obsess over boxes.

[@fictionmyth]

Maybe spoilers? The back "Web art" as you called it. The last one you showed, is of the Void Binding powers. If you notice they connect in a different way. They also have one surge fewer. Just wanted to point that out in case someone wasn't already aware. Great job showing off the amazingly well-done book printing for a wonderfully well-written book.

[@sheyri9]

What? I didn't even receive my poster yet, and you already have the leatherbounds! I have to confess, I'm a little jealous... They are so beautiful, can't wait for mine to arrive.

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

Ooooo it's like Christmas! Can't wait for mine to arrive..thanks for showing how nice they are

[@Rhadagar]

These things are gorgeous.

[@Sw4lley]

I hope they look in the flesh as good as on video. Payed 553,85 € for the whole thing and still don't know if I have to add another 19% for Taxes....which would make it a whopping 659,08 €

[@emiloberg2110]

I didn't get this as I don't have the money for it but I am glad you liked it! It really is beautiful and I am just happy to see it. I got the Dawnshard package that you could buy later though, it was much more reasonable economically and the shipping to Europe wouldn't be too horrible. I look forward to getting mine! (The shipping for the leatherbound and all the goodies would total to about half the price, and I really wanted some of those goodies, like the playing cards & bookmark etc)

[@davidhickman9494]

That was so cool to see him sign these as they showed the multiple pieces of art in the volumes.

[@josesilva-kv6fs]

Can’t believe you got yours already. Looks amazing! Excited to get mine eventually

[@btbwilkinson]

Man, I can't wait for mine to get here.

[@rogerschulz8721]

"Map Daniel is happy!" Geographer Roger is too...

[@josephbraun9159]

I didn't think it was possible for me to be more excited about these, but i was wrong! I can't wait for mine to arrive!!!

[@digitalviking4250]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@thatloganr4819]

Daniel in his Happy Place

[@damionmurray8244]

If product reviews are going to be a regular thing consider getting a 360° swivel turntable, it should minimize the need for manual rotations.

[@LazyCurmudgeon]

Can't wait for mine to show up - also can't wait for the rest of the series to be released in the same format. If there's going to be a series I want to display on my fancy bookshelf, this is it.

[@Buchertn]

It's so sick I couldn't afford the Kickstart but I did get my hands on a second edition Elantris leather-bound and it is also just awsome.

[@mikeharman4257]

The problem I have with these (and the reason I didn't buy) is that while these are great these books are part of a series so without the rest of the series being made in this style I am stuck with a mismatched set of books. Maybe once the series is done and they make a full set I will be able to get them

[@PonderingsOfPete]

I am so excited to see these. I am patiently awaiting to get my shipment email. Glad they’re such great quality. I definitely want my sooner now

[@sgtsqueaky]

I got mine in on Tuesday and received #7. They look magnificent!

[@katieamarsh]

These are absolutely gorgeous. Now I want them. They outdid themselves. If that special edition of The Eye of The World had even added art or something it would have been great.

[@JonathanHarbour]

Good review, dude. Thanks. I'm eager to receive mine (late in the campaign). But don't forget about all the swag on the way!

[@thomasward5977]

I loved this unboxing so much, it was really well done and it was great to this high quality product even though I wasn’t able to get one myself due to my age and stuff so thank you Daniel :)

[@jessiewood8676]

Me: I don't need more books Daniels new video: Me: -_-

[@greggoldman3566]

I just lived this vicariously and im excited to see them on the channel lol like choked up excited just to see inside them. Wish I was able to get a copy

[@djsuth7727]

Look lovely - awaiting delivery of my copy. Let's hope the foil doesn't rub off as easily as it did for some people with the other Dragonsteel books.

[@chrisperry7558]

The way you cut open those books gave me a bit of anxiety

[@KevinTheDane]

So excited to get mine!! It's definitely going to be my favourite book that I own, too. Fitting, since the story is my favourite story 😊

[@CaitlinnStoltz]

I cannot wait to get mine!!! Storms those look luxurious! And that art! 😍

[@signaltome]

AAfter reading most of Brandon's works I just bought the two first books of the stowmlight archive last week. I am now 2/3 done with Way of Kings and I am loving it so far. I love Kaladin and Syl is best girl. Yest I know, not exactly the right genre but I still think so. :-P I have also not warmed up to Shallan so we shall see.

[@hunterboling136]

Excitedly awaiting next year for mine from the second set of numbered ones.

[@shethewriter]

Good God its so much more gorgeous than I expected

[@pinianna]

Just a heads up for anyone thinking about keeping them in the plastic, they did say in a livestream that it _could_ cause the books to grow mold. It apparently had happened to buyers of earlier leatherbounds. :/

[@knightonart8886]

I recently got the new 40th anniversary illustrated slipcase edition of Unfinished Tales, and as a long time hardcore Tolkien fan I had a similar reaction. It has illustrations by not one, not two, but three of the best Middle Earth artists: John Howe, Alan Lee, and Ted Nasmith!

[@inkfeats1143]

Was just about to read chapter 58, but then saw this come up on KZbin... this edition is a bit too rich for my blood, but I was extremely curious. Thank you so much for a look at it!

[@HowdyItLovll]

Ooh lala, look at that newly organized shelf behind him!

[@kaymrenee]

Okay, this made me want to read this series. Good job. These are some downright gorgeous books!

[@SebastianTheHunter]

My heart skipped a beat when you went near them with that knife 😂 you could do with a small spinning table for them beauty shots

[@Hup.]

The only unboxing I’ve ever watched. One day I’ll be able to afford some special editions...

[@shopvac113]

The way you threw that knife made me wince. 10/10

[@sparkinstarfall_FD]

I wish the Chronicles of Amber had a leather bound kickstarter :(

[@tanyam928]

They are beautiful! The Sanderson team should be very proud of their work. They have had a very busy year with the Way of Kings leather bound editions and Rhythm of War release. I am very excited to get both soon :)

[@Hawksmoor76]

I wonder if Tor would let the Dragonsteel team do an edition like this of WOT. . . .pretty please?

[@5172014]

I'm reading this book for the first time because all my friends are re-reading for book 4 and I'm going bonkers- I pre-ordered book 4, bought a signed copy for my house, and bought a paperback to take on-the-go. I want more Szeth!

[@Mhidraum]

It's so pretty! I can't wait to get mine! I ordered towards the end of the Kickstarter, so it will probably be one of the last ones.

[@nanotyrannus5435]

If you ordered after the first day of the kickstarter you will receive it sometime in Q2 next year, because they have to print another 15.000 beyond the original 10.000 to keep up with the demand.

[@MrOtakuNE]

Cant wait till I get mine in April. Slowly but surely, I will be getting all of Brandon's leather bound books.

[@TheMtGRogue]

My wife just walked into the room and asked me what I'm watching. I chose to answer in the most direct, honest way possible: "Porn." Thanks for making this luscious bit of indulgence for those of us who obsess over books a little more than is healthy. Seriously, thanks for a solid unboxing video. I missed the initial offering, but I think I just may need to get one of these in hand. This looks truly well made. Bonus points for the slip case.

[@cmdrwinter4188]

Amazon take note, that’s how you ship a book (books)! Twice Amzon have failed to ship me a copy of the Dune Delux edition (thanks for showing it of on your shelf and letting me notice it!) and both times the dust jacket and spine have been mangled due to being shipped in an oversized box with no padding...

[@dauthlin6701]

My copies finally got delivered today, they look amazing.

[@charou_studio]

I know that the artwork at 5:53 and 6:04 (at the right) was used for the French edition if you are wondering about it (I might have been used elsewhere before but I don't know about it).