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Also, a side note that no one mentions, is that the publishers are not charging more for the first print special edition, even though it costs more to print them. Books are getting expensive, but that’s across the board. All books are going up in price. Personally, I’m shocked, and so thankful that they don’t charge more. They could. In the past, when they release an anniversary edition, or simply a special edition, they have always charged more. I payed 30 dollars for my special edition of “The Cruel Prince” by Holly Black. It’s not a limited edition, but it’s beautiful, so I bought it. Was it worth 10 dollars more than the original hardcover? Absolutely! It’s covered in velvet, has black sprayed page edges, and comes with a slip case! No regrets. My point is, with this new trend, it doesn’t cost us extra money, even though it costs the publisher more money, and I feel like that’s not being mentioned.

Entangled publishing absolutely did not start the trend of special editions. Book boxes did. What publishers are doing is giving people who can’t subscribe to book boxes, a chance to get a special edition. So instead of a handful of people getting a pretty edition of a book they love, now everyone can get one. As far as people comparing special editions to fast fashion? In no way is this comparable. Every single piece of fast fashion ends up where? A landfill. What happens to it after that? Nothing! It sits there because it’s not biodegradable. What happens to special editions of books? They get sold, or passed around. How many end up in landfills? These are not made for the purpose of consuming and then discarding. This is a piece of art that you’re buying. No one yells consumerism when someone has gallery walls of art all over their house. But books? Somehow it’s frowned at. I don’t get it. Every book has a first printing. Every single one. It tells you in the book if it’s a first printing or not, and often times, depending on the author, it makes it more valuable. Now, they’re making the first printing prettier, and more accessible to people. I’m really starting to think that people are having an issue because things are no longer so exclusive. Maybe people liked the idea that not many people had access to something like they did, and they felt special.

The little stool is peak LMAO

Honestly I do not trust cheap stools

May I ask where is your pop socket from? :D

I have both ADHD and dyslexia, so I can totally relate. I have a really hard time just reading with my eyes. I rely on audiobooks so much either by themselves or following along with the physical. I've developed a few stratagies to help me finish books. I always have 3-10 current reads going. I allow myself to read multiple books at a time because my interest will fluctuate. So for example, I'm reading Book A. But after 100 pages, I get bored with it. I pick up Book B. When I get bored with that, I go to Book C. When I get bored again, I will cycle back to Book A, then Book C again. I give myself the freedom to read multiple books at a time so I don't have to completely DNF a book if I get bored. If I'm bored of a book or it's just not the right time or whatever, but I still want to finish, I'll put the book back on my TBR list, but give it a "paused" tag on StoryGraph. This may not work for everyone, but it helps me finish books more often.

i had no idea about the sort of water proof thing for basic. Learned something new today.

Special editions look so pretty. But I found one of my fav books from fairyloot is only listed by sellers at like £100+. The box itself is like £20. I aspire to the special editions especially with characger artwork but idk if I can sign up to a subscriptiom when I dont know if I like or Im even interested in a book. I try to only buy special editions if its a book or author I know I really like and isnt extortionate, or the premise sounds 100% me, usually a waterstones preorder edition (c. £20). That happens maybe twice a year? Otherwise im actively trying to use my library more and not buying any books

Who has the time and energy for all this?

Matthew Perry perhaps not coincidentally OD'd on ketamine.

When you don't think anyone will NOICE but then everyone NOICES. Smh.

Don’t wanna sound rude but only being able to review a book if you bought it through amazon is crazy lol, think for just a second

It's like you have been in my brain, took a look, and can explain to me what is happening! I love books😍 Going in to a bookstore and touch them, read the back, take a peek inside is so... comforting? And now I know why.

If I can give you a recommendation video I say how the algorithm of booktube benefits white booktubers over people of color and that’s why a lot of People of color are retiring cause the algorithm is destroying there channel at least that’s the way I feel and seee it

I felt like this video was talking about me amazing video 👍🏽 very unique I haven’t really seen a video cover this and after watching this video maybe it should of been tackled by the booktube community sooner

Thank you! And you definitely did not waste my time. 🧡

Have I watched 10+ Cait Corrain related videos? Yes Am I about to watch another? Also yes

Oh my goodness! terrible author behaviour!

so bad when i see authors not supporting authors this is a awful look for the book writing community

I'm both a reader and a collector. However, I only purchase copies of books that are absolute favorites. Beforehand, it would be beautiful editions of classics I'd be mainly getting, and those would be relatively affordable. However, it was last year that I got more into special editions (limited number, signed, sprayed edges, etc.) But I always stick to my rule of only getting copies of my favorite books. When its a story I love I don't mind the extra beautiful editions and there's little to no chance of buyer's remorse. I'm lucky that the particular books I love don't really get special editions or at least not often. So I tend to be safe. And yeah it sucks when you have resellers marking up the prices. Sadly, its a problem in pretty much any collecting community. I'm also into collecting pins and not only do I have wade through the amount of overpriced secondhand prices but counterfeits as well.

Good thing about living somewhere where most book crates with special editions don't send to, is that I can't be tempered to buy them 😄🙃

Fairyloot does offer an Adult book sub, but the box is book only. And with regard special edition books, in the UK, often if you go to some Indie stores or (specifically) Waterstones, special editions are sold alongside the classic edition of the book coming out (I guess like Barnes and Noble?). I personally read my special edition rather than buying another copy, so I have room for more books.

Yes to a lot of this. With the slight disparity that 99% of the time I borrow a book from the library first, and then if I liked it I'll go out a buy it. In a sense those books are already "trophies" on my shelves. So it's pretty rare for me to have multiple copies unless the book is sentimental or I really loved it. For example I have 3 different versions of the chronicles of narnia set, also I have Pride and Prejudice as both a classic paperback and the illustrated special hardback. One of my faves is the original Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, since I got those paperbacks as they were coming out, and yes I spent over $200 getting the special LitJoy editions (not including the price of shipping to Australia). Yes I'm in Australia, so there's extra struggle (aka expenses) already with getting things like subscription boxes. I'm also wary of lending out books because I've had people simply not return them (you'll be missed 'The Song of Achilles' and 'Know My Name'). Hence sometimes having multiple copies is needed, otherwise use that as an excuse to now buy said book as a special edition 😂

I do like a special edition but I'm quite picky I don't get hardbacks as often, but I've noticed that A big UK chain stores special edition is slightly cheaper than before. I also tend to buy special editions of books I've listened or read beforehand, fortunately they are easily available for me here. I do also like the books outside of subscriptions. I also feel like the range of special editions is expanding and companies who do complete overhauls of the cover art are very cool because it's definitely gonna be a super fancy edition and just pretty.

I also don't agree with the comparison to fast fashion. and a LOT of romance writers write books quickly. however, I don't think that's what happened with the print issues cuz those are two separate things but I agree she probably started iron flame sooner than we think. I'm curious to see the percentage of issues iron flame had because they printed what a million copies? 1% is acceptable with print issues but even that is a LOT of copies that people would post about on the internet making the issue seem bigger than maybe it really was overall?

Honestly we need more book rant videos cause there’s so much wrong like arcs

I am a book reader but not a collector but I do agree that books are getting way too expensive. I have a KU subscription so most of what I read is ebooks but I’ve also noticed that ebook copies are going up in price! Like $14-$20 for a regular old kindle edition. Which makes no sense because there is no “special edition” version of an ebook. Maybe you find a copy with some extra chapters but that’s about it.

Collecting and reading ARE different things I do own 2 different editions of some books, or, a 'pretty' edition of a book I've already read whether in another edition or another format altogether. I wholeheartedly agree with having a 'readable' copy, even in a different format; not having an edition I actually feel like reading sometimes puts me off. Also, the specials editions being a smart business move? Yes A cash grab? Also yes Specially now with first editions or early books in a series, or even with the special bonus chapters. I respect people choosing to do/buying that, but there is no denying the impact of consuming and capitalism P. S: I am, deep, in book stuff, but this video did appeared randomly on my feed. Loved it, I'll keep on watching more.

Here’s part 2 for some BTS lol

Okay is this the cutest thing or what? 😍😍

RUclips: so you want a video where your heart is attack with cuteness? Me: yes.

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This hit me a little to hard

Great reviews! I love your sweater!

Hello! Kindle paperwite 2021 and 2022 is suport default epub format....? Tank you!

Congrats on seeing the Jonas Brothers!

Now I want to get a glitter case huhu 😊 love this vid

Oooh what a fun vlog! Dreaming of visiting Canada one day. It looks so lovely.

Don’t forget you can also connect it to your goodreads account and your library for even more free ebooks

Hahaha died at the intro. Loved your video queen!

Loved this video!!! Your effort was appreciated 😊

this was so fun omg!!!💖

I love my kindle! I read while my kids watch their night time movie or at their practices. It’s great. Also no one can tell what you’re reading 😂

This was so fun! I love how much he knew about the books you read 🖤

100th subscriber!! ☺️

I dislike the ads because it will show me books that I will not read at all, even though I read a lot of romance lol. So I’m glad I got my signature edition without ads

Seconding the Kindle rec! I've had e-readers for a total of nine years, and love them.

hercules came to mind after seeing that search bar

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