This was extremely helpful thank you so much! I am an incredible impulse buyer when it comes to books, but I knew I needed to do some research before I let myself go crazy with these ones. You can find good deals, and the quality is slightly higher (archival paper will outlast standard acid-free by centuries). You might also look into affordable used copies of other leatherbound editions - Easton, Franklin, Harvard Classics, etc. Store it upright on the shelf in a dry room (ideal humidity is 50), and dust often. Whatever editions you get, having a nice copy of a book you love is a great thing. Some of the more unwieldy novel collections inhibit that. I like having handsome volumes on my shelves, but I also think books are meant to be read. Unless it is a collection of stories (Hemingway, Lovecraft), I'd rather have individual novels as individual books. I am not really a fan of stuffing multiple novels into one volume, like the Austen collection does.Depends on how familiar you are or want to be with the work. For an exploration of the classics, it might be better to have a more modern edition that has an authoritative intro and thorough annotations. Sometimes including "original" illustrations. As far as I know, the only content is usually just the book(s). There is not much "extra stuff" that I've seen.The translated works tend to have older translations which might be considered outdated.The paper is also not archival quality, and is sometimes much too thin. More durable than a paperback, but not nearly as durable as actual leatherbound, even low-grade. These editions (far as I know) are "bonded leather", which as you might guess, is a cheap but common alternative - basically, bits of leather mixed with plastic and glue. Some people love the cover designs, some hate 'em. They look nice on a shelf, and have creative covers.The binding is usually good quality (the quality of the paper and the binding actually varies pretty widely in these editions, and there have been some stories about the bulkier volumes falling apart).I have a couple of these and have often looked at and handled them in stores. Example: Hello.Įxplanation of our link flairs Join our /r/bookclub Don't forget /new! Filter by Flair AMA Weekly Thread Mod PostĪma Check out this week's Thread Calendar Spoiler tags cover spoilers with black bars that reveal spoilers when a cursor hovers over them They are written as: >!spoiler!Any user with an extensive history of spoiling books will be banned.Any comment with a spoiler that doesn't use the spoiler code will be removed.Any post with a spoiler in the title will be removed.The Complete AMA Schedule Related Subreddits: Discussion Genres Images Writing eBooks Authors Books/Series Other Links: Follow our official Twitter for updates on AMAs and the day's most popular posts! Spoiler Policy: Weekly FAQ Thread January 28, 2024: What are some non-English classics? Weekly Recommendation Thread: January 26, 2024 Genre Discussion: Author Discussion - Rudyard Kipling: December 2023 Literature of the World: Literature of Slovenia: December 2023 What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: January 22, 2024 Please report any comment that does not follow the rules and remember that mods have the final say. You can ask in our Weekly Recommendation Thread, consult our Suggested Reading or What to Read page, or post in /r/suggestmeabook. We don't allow personal recommendation posts. We also encourage discussion about developments in the book world and we have a flair system. We love original content and self-posts! Thoughts, discussion questions, epiphanies and interesting links about authors and their work. Please see extended rules for appropriate alternative subreddits, like /r/suggestmeabook, /r/whatsthatbook, etc. ‘Should I read …?’, ‘What’s that book?’ posts, sales links, piracy, plagiarism, low quality book lists, unmarked spoilers (instructions for spoiler tags are in the sidebar), sensationalist headlines, novelty accounts, low effort content. Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki
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