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Ha! No doubt. The only way I get em new at a great price these days is in used bookshops. Picked this one up for less than 40 bucks Canadian. For double the price of a paperback, I have no issues. It's when they cost more than a true first printing of the novel that I start seeing red.

@@imperatorAnzac1944 Thank you for the kind words - glad you found some value in it!

It sure as heck DOES sound like blasphemy! The feeling of the cover's cloth in-hand, the silky smoothness of the interior paper, the luxurious textured photo paper used for the images, and the smell of the thing! The smell of it! It would all be missing from the electronic book. For this audacious suggestion, I name you the new "Heretic of Dune (Books)"!

My pleasure! It's a very nice edition and worth tracking down if it can be found at a reasonable price.

God emperor has so much potential for crazy art that it would be a crime not too at least do that one

I would assume that if sales stay strong, they'll have to take a look at it. It would certainly allow the artists to lean into the weird and surreal. Perhaps they could look to launch the next trilogy around the release of Villeneuve's third film...I think the hype around the release of Dune Part Two helped them seel serious stacks of their version of Messiah!

@@chrisquinn3377 As I said towards the end of the video, I myself am 'satisfied' with the first three...for now. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't love the chance to check out some GEofD artwork in the future. Just give me a year or two between them so my wallet has time to recover!

My pleasure! Didn't mean to keep you waiting...or were you talking about the release of the book itself? It's certainly been highly-anticipated.

@@Upgradeyourbooks Was talking about a youtuber that I watch (like you) making a thorough review! ;)

I'm glad I could deliver on your expectations. I really do enjoy Ms. Clarcq's work on the series! And thank you for more kind words of support. Are you going to be treating yourself to anything from the Fall Folio collection?

@@Upgradeyourbooks Sadly no, the folio ones are too expensive for me, but for now I have the Ace Deluxe edition box-set which is the second best in my opinion. I hope they publish God-Emperor so I can add it to my library someday 😄

@@martindiaries Agreed on the Ace Deluxe versions. They look great, and I'm sure you noticed, but I used clips of Matt Griffin's amazing covers because I really admire them. Do they all have coloured page-edges, and if so is it always the same blue colour? I'm sure they are making enough off them that they'll be eager to do the next three soon - hopefully you get your GEofD wish soon!

@@Upgradeyourbooks Yeah, they're all coloured, all in blue on the edges. If you want to get them they're definitely worth it, cheers 😄

Well, thank you for the kindness and support - glad you get something from my amateur attempts at book videos!

Thank you sir. And great tip on the 'cover in the sunlight' thing. Never would have caught that without you!

Thank you for the kind words of support - talking about the art is my favourite part!

It sure is a great one, isn't it? The build is fantastic, and while some might find the black & white art less preferable to colour illustrations, I think that David Eccles did a wonderful job. Such a fine attention to detail in his drawings!

Well said. I really do need to expand and read more of his work myself!

I will indeed make a video about how I built my collection. It's probably still a ways away, but once I've made my way through the whole collection, I will definitely put that together!

Thank you for the kind words and support. I really do try to look at the books in a methodical and systematic way - I'm actually borrowing from action figure reviews, believe it or not! They are always so predictable in their approach; they go over the sculpt and paint and articulation of the toy, and always in the same order even though many elements remain the same. The interest for me comes from the variations within that structure. I'm glad to know that how I'm doing it is 'working' for viewers like yourself.

@@IExist.Q86 Well I’m Canadian so it’s spelled “eh”, but sorta stretched out for some extra bite.

Thank you for the kind words on the video itself. As for the book, I'm not sure why so many place it among the greatest novels. It was solid enough, but I think I'm more of a Tolstoy guy myself!

Howdy! Read any good books lately?

@@Upgradeyourbooks Not any official books, i have been reading a book my friend has been writing though. Anyway just wanted to support your channel. But don’t worry, i will definitely not let the Grapes of Wrath be the last book i read.

Thank you for the kind words on the review, and enjoy your copy when it arrives! It's a beautiful book!

You did indeed get a good one. Does yours have a stitched-in ribbon bookmark? My personal copy doesn't have it, but I know some editions do! It's a little detail, but is something I'm curious about.

@@Upgradeyourbooks no sadly but gonna have a hell of a time reading after I get done with hellboy😁(keep it up!)

Edit:turns out I do have the red bookmark😃 make it much easier thank gof🙏

Those are some great looking titles. When I get the catalogue, I always drool over the non-fic...but I force myself to stick to the novels. And that's still pricey enough as-is!

You’re welcome! And you’re right - the changes are minimal and (in my opinion) almost always for the better. The colour is tightened up throughout so there is no missed sections, which only occurred in the original due to technology and time constraints. Beyond that a few of the harsh pinks, purples, and greens have been toned down to more subdued hues. Unlike so many other classic comic book recolours, I’d call this one both “thoughtful” and “conservative”. That’s the most respectful and appropriate way to do it!

My pleasure. The new productions with all the wonderful coloured art and the modern techniques are really cool. But there is something I especially appreciate about classic book illustration: lino and wood cut prints, pencil drawings, and top amongst them - pen & ink. The pure tactile artistic skill is so impressive - maybe because I’ve dabbled in them all myself? It makes what these traditional master-illustrators can do so awe-inspiring.

Oh don't worry - it hurt my heart each time too!

I'm jealous of your Centipede editions! If they weren't so pricey on the secondary market, I'd be after them myself. They look amazing!

I didn't know about this French publisher, but I did a quick search and they look great. I especially appreciate how they match in-series.Très jolie!

It's too bad that you can't get it directly from Folio, but could you try eBay? I know the fees are high, but if you're patient you might be able to get a gently used copy to your door for around the same price it would have cost from Folio themselves. Much love and respect to Poland from us here in Canada.

They do hurt the pocketbook, but there is some pretty good value there for the dollar! I also hope CofD is in the works...do you have a preference on which artist (Sam Weber or Hilary Clarcq) you'd like to see on it?

Thank you so much for the kind words. I do indeed give it some effort, and I’ve learned a lot. I recognize that I’ve still got many wrinkles to iron out, but encouraging support like this helps me find the motivation to make the next one!

And tell me, did you enjoy it? Which edition did you read it from?

I’m pretty scared on-camera. You should see my earlier videos. Even more fear behind those eyes!

I think you’re right. I’m actively hunting a second-hand copy right now. Do you own a Suntup edition of this title yourself? Which do you recommend?

I like doing the plot summary, and I’m going to keep it for now. Sorry you feel that they waste your time, but thank you for the comment anyway!

Ace is also my first choice for the initial read - I just love that trade trim-size. It’s the best for reading on the go!

I buy most of my Folio’s second hand, and every once in a while there is an old card from the era you are describing tucked into the book as a page marker. Always an interesting artifact to come across - it would have been neat to be a member of the Society back then!

They are really nice. And they do cost a lot. They can only be an occasional luxury in my life. But the build and the binding quality is such that I don't fret a bit when reading them. I'm not the world's carefullest reader, and they hold up quite impressively to my mauling and thrashing!

When it comes to the whole saga, you’re absolutely right. But that first novel sure has all the elements of the classic hero’s journey story. Isn’t Paul fifteen at the beginning? Classic!

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Ha! Believe it or not, I actually did watch a video on it before hand. But you know how it is - you read it 'wrong' in your head for years, and you can't truly unlearn it. It becomes your core 'cannon' pronunciation. I tried to fix it in my subsequent Dune Messiah video, but even there I can hear my personal pronunciations creep through. Made-up words and places are the worst - I often reduce "Tleilaxu" to a half-grunt that starts with "T".

@@Upgradeyourbooks reading is not wrong and it's actually a point of pride, I've learned, that you actually first encounter the word from actually reading vs me just hopping on late and "knowing" from various tubers and the films and interviews what the pronunciations are, while I've YET to actually sit down to read the novels fully! So kudos! 🎉 📖 📚

I did indeed fumbled the names! I tried to be mindful of this in my recent Dune Messiah video, but I messed up a few of them too. "Tleilaxu" still gives me nightmares!

@@UpgradeyourbooksAs far as I've heard, I think its pronounced "Lie-lax-oo". Take that with a grain of salt haha

@@oilyboy7243 Nothing like ‘official’ pronunciation on fictional/fantasy terms! Thank you though - Lielaxoo is much easier to say than the way I was imagining it was said!

​@Upgradeyourbooks points for you, friend, that you actually read it first! My pronunciation I was lucky to get was from the film/s, so you're no slouch or johnny come lately but actually reading the books, not that others aren't reading the books. Just me, I gotta catch up! It's all good! 📖 📚 🏜 🗡

Ha. They do have sales, usually a couple times a year - the New Year sale and the Summer sale. However, it’s pretty rare that there’s actually a title I’m after at a reduced price in those sales. They tend to feature the less popular selections. Because I don’t live in the UK, the best deal that I typically wait on is the free shipping promo that occurs a few times throughout the year. And yes indeed, they have done The Name of the Rose. I believe it has been printed 4 times and is illustrated by my main man Neil Packer (he also did the Claudius novels, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Catch-22, the Divine Comedy, and the recent Shakespeare collection from Folio). You’ll have to hunt on the aftermarket for The Name of the Rose though. It’s not very rare and should only run you around 100 US including shipping and fees.

@@Upgradeyourbooks You don't think they'll reissue it?

@@Theomite With Folio Society, that's always possible!

Wow, thanks you very much for the kind words - it helps keep me motivated to make more! Glad you appreciated my long-winded (but thorough?) look at the book.

@@Upgradeyourbooks It truly comes from the heart ^^ You have great video structure: 1. A brief plot summary 2. A paperback comparison 3. A comparison with the previous folio edition 4. You included the artists names and socials 5. You use a wooden pointer - classy and easy to see 6. You showed the art - almost no one does it properly 7. You showed the fond and talked about the differences in spacing and size A pretty solid review all throughout! I immediately subscribed and hope that you will get the audience you deserve 🍀

Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed taking a look inside the cover; it really is a very nice book.

Thank you for the kind words, and for the pronunciation help - I really fumbled the names. I tried to be mindful of this in my recent Dune Messiah video, but I messed up a few of them too. "Tleilaxu" gives me nightmares!

Tleilaxu is one of those words that just becomes "mmmf" when I am reading the books...@@Upgradeyourbooks

The artwork is pretty great on this one; the artist was well-selected to align with the book’s discussions about art itself. As for the unexpurgated version, the only issue for me was that it is even longer than the original, and I personally found the original text quite a long grind! Finally, I just wanted you to know that I haven’t forgotten about your past suggestion for me to take a look at the Kafka Folio books. I’ve managed to secure 3 of the 4 so far, and once I complete the set, I’ll start working out how I might present them!

@@Upgradeyourbooks Whenever that happens to me with a book it always reminds me of what Johnson said about Paradise Lost: “none ever wished it longer than it is.” :) And that’s so cool, I’d love to have a peek at your Kafka Folios when you finish your collection! Folios are such a great excuse to revisit books we’ve already read too - I’d also be greatly interested in your opinion of the translation(s)!

@@Elizabeth-ei7ne They really are a great excuse to revisit and reread good books. Occasionally I read something for the first time from a Folio edition, but 9 times out of 10 it's something I read and enjoyed from my twenties, and revisiting it in my forties when I get the fancy edition is such a pleasure.

@@Upgradeyourbooks Just curious: do you happen to collect books from any other publishers? I really love the Limited Editions Club and Peter Pauper Press (both now defunct, though Peter Pauper Press still exists in name). I'm just re-reading Hamlet right now in the Peter Pauper Press edition and it's gorgeous!

@@Elizabeth-ei7ne I do collect books from other publishers from time to time. I have a half-dozen each from both Easton Press and Heritage Press. I think both might re-use a lot of material from the Limited Edition Club books. I'd love to get my hands on some of those some day, but apparently there aren't too many in northern Canada, as I haven't ever come across any in my regular book hunts. As for Peter Pauper Press, I'm going to have to go check them out online, as I haven't heard of them until right now! Which publisher accounts for the bulk of your own personal collection Elizabeth?

Children of Dune for me, for sure. And my vote would be for Hilary Clarcq on the art again. But if they eventually went beyond the first three, I'd have to think carefully about continuing on!

I want them to do the next 4!

@@cutthr0atjake Part of me does too, but the part that has to pay all that money is a bit nervous about it.

@Upgradeyourbooks at least at this rate its one back every 8 years! ;-)

I haven't stepped into the Limited Edition Folio realm myself, but I'm especially envious of that Moby Dick. I hope they re-release the standard edition some day, as I'm a big fan of the classic Rockwell Kent illustrations. The LE features all of them as well, right?

Thanks for the kindness. It truly is all about the art. My favourite part of making the videos is discussing the art and giving the artists some shine. They are the talent that drive the illustrated book market, and I'm in awe of what they do. In fact, whenever it's possible, I reach out to them to let them know about featuring their images and information in my reviews. More often than not they get back to me with kind words of support and thanks. It's pretty cool that the people who make these things that I appreciate so much are also usually really cool people themselves! Hilary Clacq is certainly worth a follow on IG - she posts some amazing stuff.