Way Of Kings Leather Bound ( KICKSTARTER ) Review

My review of the Way Of Kings Kickstarter leather bound editions. This kickstarter broke records, lets see if this version of the way of kings lives up to the hype!
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[@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.

[@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.

[@jaromstrong6545]

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

[@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."

[@Tobias-jw2gu]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@roblovvorn8564]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@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!

[@dr.k1012]

My god was I not prepared for the thumbnail 😂

[@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.

[@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 📈

[@giggleanthropisticon7061]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Exxel91]

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

[@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 😂😂😂

[@JoePauley]

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

[@JuaniValmaggia]

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

[@venomturtle17]

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

[@GreeneZonee]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@josesilva-kv6fs]

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

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

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

[@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

[@farmgirlrebel1333]

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

[@rebeccaechols1528]

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

[@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

[@aurora_skies_]

Daniel throwing knives does not help my anxiety 😂😂

[@thatloganr4819]

Daniel in his Happy Place

[@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 😊

[@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

[@maidbymaid9838]

Chaotic Daniel with knife is a vibe

[@HOSTILEWORKPLACE]

I am so damn excited for mine to arrive. My favorite book fully realized.

[@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

[@hunterboling136]

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

[@CaitlinnStoltz]

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

[@rogerschulz8721]

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

[@kaymrenee]

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

[@jacoblindberg8915]

I'm so excited for mine, and this put that hype in overdrive!

[@bookroyalty]

the music sounds like the music playing during MTV's Cribs when they pan the celebrity's home... I love it

[@davidhickman9494]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@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!

[@btbwilkinson]

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

[@bradkrick8254]

Pumped for mine to arrive!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@avsambart]

Wow you got it already? And it's so beautiful 🥺

[@sgtsqueaky]

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

[@roylandrum863]

Got mine last Sunday, it is beautiful

[@nilulal545]

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

[@digitalviking4250]

Can't wait to get mine!

[@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.

[@danamytereads5304]

Ugh! I can't wait for mine to show up!!! 😍😍😍

[@Deadkad]

Those illustrations tho... Damn beautiful.

[@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

[@anniecrego525]

I'm so excited to get mine!

[@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!

[@alexanderfyock9042]

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

[@DrakeEastwood]

Seriously.

[@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.

[@heathnantz9295]

This has me even more excited for whenever mine will get to me.

[@Struggler12349]

So glad I got to pre-order it through the years of Sanderson Kickstarter. Just wish I could have ordered warbreaker with it

[@lilwinchester1417]

Now I can't wait for mine to arrive!

[@DavidArcuri]

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.

[@shethewriter]

Good God its so much more gorgeous than I expected

[@malinaivey4189]

AHHHHHHH I'm so excited to get mine!

[@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.

[@sethkeown5965]

Fantastic review of what is becoming a favorite book of mine. I do love a good art piece book but i dont have the money to make one of those mine. Plus id want to display my artistic books in a common area where guests can see them. I dont have that now either. Nothing wrong with displaying broken in books either.

[@jester42100]

I am so envious!

[@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.

[@gilraen6124]

Now I can't Wait for mine to come.

[@guilhermerinco3041]

OMG it's gorgeous! Mine is on the 2021 batch, so I'll have to wait a little

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@greygryphon6881]

I think this us the only unboxing video I've ever watched!

[@leofoulds7786]

That's easily my favourite Kal art too!

[@MrNarcotix]

Damn I havent gotten mine shipped yet, so excited

[@edwardoz1325]

Pips chilling in the box with a sick beat playing. Give him a music video! Also the books look rad! I def need to start Way of Kings soon.

[@Rhadagar]

These things are gorgeous.

[@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

[@xogdo5260]

I am in the one that will get it in April because I took too much time to decide, but these look amazing! It's gonna be my first leatherbound, but I can't wait to get them on my shelf