ULTIMATE DELUXE BOOK BUYER'S GUIDE!

The ultimate buyer's guide for deluxe editions of books!

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[DanielGreeneReviews]

Small correction! Discworld Emporium resellers books printed by a larger company. Should have known with how affordable they are. Still super great books but they aren’t the original creator. There is a publisher called Dunmanifestin certainly worth checking out!

[Thaibiohazard]

That Dune edition is probably one of the sexiest books in existence. The only reason I haven’t bought it yet is that I don’t have a good bookshelf to preserve its glorious beauty.

[DetectiveOlivaw]

I am an absolute sucker for Folio Society editions. Beautiful inside and out, lovely typesetting and printing, colored text, beautiful paper. I don’t even have a shelf set up for them yet, I just enjoy having them! They’re great art. I’ll take em down and read em too, I don’t give a EFF. (At least the ones at $100 or less, anything more than that and I get reaaaally careful, I’m not crazy)

[mingwengng]

I own a lot of Folio Society books and actually do read them! They are made so well, enduring multiple reads too! The art, binding, and paper quality really enhance the story and reading experience. Their customer service is superb and second-to-none! Granted, some of their items are actually collectible limited editions, those should be handled with care.

[hannahbrennan]

Am I the only one who likes the Barnes and Noble Collectible Editions? For only $25 each, they're a pretty good deal.

[TheAtomicApples]

I hope one of these organizations can release more affordable, alternative Malazan deluxe editions to the Subterranean Press versions. Dying to have premium copies that don't cost an arm and a leg

[Jmlisheid]

My hot take: People should be cautious if one of the appeals to collectors'/deluxe editions is the idea that they're going to increase in or even hold value over time. Most of the special editions out there are published after a book is popular and are published without forced scarcity, so there are lots of them.

Over time, I've leaned more into the signed first edition world and limited (numbered/lettered) editions.

[dougperry]

Just to offer a counter point. Obviously if you want a collection for art and being in like new condition that’s you’re jam but I love reading all my folio society editions as reading copies it enriches the experience and don’t worry about damaging them as I feel if I’ve spent so much on them I want to experience them.

[katieamarsh]

I love that the Sanderson leather bounds have covert art from different countries plus fan art. They’re stunning.

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As someone who loves Dune, I really felt Daniel's reaction here lmao. I really can't blame people for feeling that way, and even though I love the series, just hearing her give no fucks about it was honestly hilarious

[lokstir]

Surprised no mention of Subterranean Press. I feel like they are the pinnacle of quality special editions. Completely agree that they are more of an art piece or collector's item at their price point. I would never actually read any of my Sub Presses. They also include the rights to future books in the series so you have the ability to complete your collection.

[landrysaathoff]

Emily claiming that you “don’t need to read Dune to be relevant” and then listing “Twilight” as an alternative made me lol pretty hard.

[shawnkuhn]

Easton Press makes some good books too. They tend to not go crazy with the cover art and are pricey, but good quality.

[eyeofsauron]

I really appreciate how Daniel presents clear and concise information in a clean format where it’s evident that he genuinely took the time to throughly review and examine each edition to state his honest opinions about the advantages and disadvantages to help inform possible consumers such as myself.

[TheFolioSociety]

Love this, Daniel! Thank you so much for including us.

[FatalSurvivor_]

Omg I LOVED reading my Folio Society Game Of Thrones. The way that they were made I felt like I was in that world reading a tome from that time or something. They are very durable as well so I don't regret it.

[MsLaurenElizabeth]

For affordable special editions (I wouldn’t always call them deluxe) I would go with The Broken Binding, Goldsboro, illumicrate, and Fairyloot.

For more expensive deluxe editions, I love dragonsteel and folio society. I want to get more of them. But they are very pricey. Definitely a special occasion type of price.

I can’t wait to see the Year of Sanderson and how those editions turn out!!!

[kayleengill]

I actually really like the Barnes & Noble collectible books like the Hitchhiker’s Guide one he used as an example lol. Not all of them, but I have the Poe and Lovecraft collections and think they’re beautiful, and they’re affordable ($15-$30 range) for faux-leather-look books.

[jloost-gamer]

Okay real honest comment from me here, Daniel: I got into fantasy BookTube a couple of years ago and watched a lot of your videos. Back then you had waaay fewer books and were basically talking about the same books over and over. Which was fine, but after so many videos I got fed up, nothing new here, and quit watching. Now, you have so many more books, your videos and text/script/wording are amazing, your quality and bookshelves are top-notch, and there is much more variety. I don't mean to diss your earlier stuff but I just want to say how much I respect how you have turned this into an absolutely top-notch high level YT channel. I am watching a lot of your videos these days and love each and every one of them (and my gf does too!). Keep it up and much love! Jasper, the Netherlands

[thebookbro]

Idk if they’re considered deluxe edition but the barns and nobles leather bound editions are one of my favs, and u usually find them in thrift shops!