We could literally tattoo "don't print stickers onto book covers" onto the forehead of every publisher exec, and they would still turn around like "wait... so what you're saying is... Netflix?"
@WhatTheFunct
2 жыл бұрын
SERIOUSLY. It's insane to me that they would prefer to print it on the book instead of via sticker. I would imagine that production costs factor in, but it's depressing to think that's the only reason; it's such a slap in the face to artistic integrity to slap another company's logo onto the cover of someone's written works.
@fenixchief7
Жыл бұрын
Well they cant see it if its on their forehead.
@TheHeroRises
Жыл бұрын
I’m going to have a color matched sticker printed to just cover that damn Netflix logo.
@taserrr
9 ай бұрын
Err.... Do you think those stickers are there for you? They get paid to put them on there you know.
@AidenCoutts
4 ай бұрын
It also made zero sense, the massive influx of new readers was because of the Netflix show so they likely already knew it existed anyway. I also didn't buy them because of it which I'm sure was the same for a lot of other people. Such a shame.
@screwgravity100
2 жыл бұрын
My Polish heart is crying some real tears right now 😭 thank you for bringing attention to these books! They are a Polish treasure 🤍
@Syncratci
2 жыл бұрын
Aw man. I love the look of those paperbacks and would have gotten them but the print-on stickers are an immediate no-go for me
@TinkerTailorSailorTy
Жыл бұрын
Same here. It’s just so dumb because that netflix sticker can only serve to reduce the number of potential buyers of this edition. Literally nobody wants that on their book cover.
@Cripplerzeist
2 жыл бұрын
I really wish that more of booktube would review the actual physical copies of books, so thanks very much this is great!
@noelanikaanana
2 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to collect this series for a while now and although no one edition is my favorite I think I'm going to collect the Hardcovers. I'm a sucker for some great illustrations.
@KhalidImran
2 жыл бұрын
Me too..
@krissuyx
2 жыл бұрын
They're real nice artworks and they do have a colour theme. First book being red, the second being blue and so on. Geralt's appearance is very much inspired by Henry Cavill. The face, the armour and everything else. You decide if that's good or bad. I like it personally.
@Rikochette21
Жыл бұрын
Do you think they’ll make a box set eventually of them?
@queenvictoria4237
Жыл бұрын
Me too
@ziecik14
2 жыл бұрын
My favourite edition is the previous Polish hardback box set edition published by superNOWA. It had a black and silver color scheme with super simple cover art designs, and Sapkowski's signature on the spines was there as well. I bought mine back in 2008 and that thing literally got me into reading books.
@Belladonna_Q
2 жыл бұрын
I have those! They're my favourite too.
@danielavanherwijnen9626
Жыл бұрын
The Polish version is the best
@diannabrutsman5271
2 жыл бұрын
The illumicrate is definitely one of my favorites, it's such a shame they didn't continue the series with that style. I would have bought them all too! I love the Orbit Paperbacks, the simplicity of the design and how they all go together so perfectly (placement of the title on each book, numbering on the spine so you know what order to read, etc.) but I absolutely cannot stand the permanent stickers, I refuse to buy books with permanent stickers. You would think all publishers would know by now how much we hate those stickers!
@marccampbell8957
2 жыл бұрын
Those polish editions are great 👍 I have to say I hate (really hate) the Netflix “sticker” which you can’t take off and really puts me off buying any set with it on it. I only read this series this year, I have the basic UK paperbacks which are fine I did pay more for them to avoid the Netflix paperback editions which had come out over here. I really like the illumicrate edition I would buy them if they done a full series.
@rozusperelko
2 жыл бұрын
I hate stickers!!! Dune movie edition is also with sticker! Awful!!!
@CayeDaws
Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I just mark over them with permanent marker
@MarjorieQuinn
2 жыл бұрын
I love the new paperbacks but I can’t do it with the “sticker”. But I was excited to learn about the illustrated hardcover. I was holding out on buying “The Last Wish“ illustrated until I knew they were completing it.
@dustymetso
7 ай бұрын
The majority of me hates the Netflix stickers. But a very small part of me thinks that they will be very nostalgic in the future. Much like how finding old DVD's with the old blockbuster stickers is a blast from the past. Or finding radioshack logo on loaned CDs.
@bigz2008
5 ай бұрын
only if the adaption is good. which it isn't. it's a constant reminder they made a shitty adaption of the books
@tupacca5136
3 ай бұрын
I can totally understand this take, because I feel that way about my LotR paperbacks. But those are mass market PB. Trade Paperbacks or hardcovers should be free of this crap, because they are a premium product. I literally LOVE the hardback from Blackstone publishing of Shogun. It's beautiful, the pages are crisp and thin, the text is clear, and the cover is strong. It's even got a picture from the show, but it is done in a way that doesn't look cheesy and could very well just be artwork anyway. But they ruined it with a big stupid permanent HULU badge. It sucks, and I hate it. And so I won't buy it. They can have my money. I'll even pay a dollar or two more if that's the price of a stupid sticker. But until then, they lose my business until a more timeless version becomes available. I'll get it from the library.
@bawanthamuthunayaka4869
2 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to collect the series for a long time and pre-ordered the last wish illustrated edition last year. I can't believe they are continuing the series. Definitely going to get it... personally I love the artwork for blood of elves the most and excited to see the rest. I'm finally gonna read the series and start a second playthrough of Witcher 3 ❤️
@maeve_ever_manga
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Those Polish editions are definitely my favorite.
@danielleoliver1734
2 жыл бұрын
The Witcher paperback are trade paperback size which is what the majority of books published in the UK are, the bigger paperbacks are only for a few books immediately after release (kind of like hardcovers)
@temp0theman830
2 жыл бұрын
Why didnt you talk about the regular edition thats always shown on amazon? I was really interested to know if its also a good edition
@MerrilyKristin
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited to get all of the hardcovers as they're released! I already have my copies preordered ^.^ Also I would 100% order the rest of the series from Illumicrate if they continued!
@jasonwood8021
2 жыл бұрын
I wish that, rather than coming out with so many versions of the printing, they would focus on improving the translation into English.
@AH-cw5yq
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Helped me choose birthday gift!
@balaclavagamer2740
Жыл бұрын
I really love the new Orbit hardcover editions! I have the five that are out right now and they look so good on the shelf!
@kamilzur1662
2 жыл бұрын
These videos are really helpful, thank you!
@TwilightBizarre
2 жыл бұрын
I'm fond of the Gollanz editions, quite colorful which is unexpected for the witcher but I got those and I'm pretty happy. For the hardbacks, I'm just gonna get the illustrated short stories, and not the rest because I can't deal with that inconsistency haha
@justinp_
2 жыл бұрын
Wow super jealous of that Polish hardcover set! It's beautiful🤩I've had it on my wishlist for a while now but yeah.... they ain't selling cheap lol
@Linkman247
2 жыл бұрын
Late to your video, but great overview. I started with "Blood of Elves" I skipped the "Short stories" as I largely was familiar with the events. I started reading the books after playing Witcher 1, 2 and 3. The covers from the Netflix show are ok. The white and red is always a nice contrast. But I don't particularly care that they used the netflix art either. Largely because in season 2 they freaking killed Eskel. In light of that I prefer the game artwork used on each book even if it may not directly correspond to events found in said book. They are familiar to me having played the games and they don't have the stupid permanent sticker. It's also why I despise the promo art used from Rings of Power on Tolkein's books. I did pick up the illustrated Last Wish. Love it. I'm down for a box set with all the hardcovers in an illustrated style like the Last Wish.
@dustymetso
7 ай бұрын
On another note, I have the white paperbacks (Gollancz not Orbit) and also they don't have the Netflix logo, so maybe it's a later print or something, or exclusive to the UK. Anyway those are the ones I have and they're fine for reading, but I'll be damned if those illustrated hardcovers aren't tempting.
@patriciaa.8521
2 жыл бұрын
Here in France, we have a cool illustrated edition (by Bragelonne) that you'd probably like :)
@KhalidImran
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. I have been waiting for so long...
@Sam_Handwich
Ай бұрын
I just bought all 8 books in the paperback edition and I‘m happy to say that the netflix logo now is gone due to it having a new publisher Unfortunately the lined up book spines no longer form the witcher symbol and are now just red
@NSE_Foden
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I don't have the money or the ability to purchase physical books anymore, I now live the retired life in Thailand, so all my books are ebooks. I was lucky enough to have been able to buy the complete Witcher edition on the kindle store recently when it was on a daily deal for 99p, and having never read the books before but having enjoyed the series, I am looking forward to reading it.
@psychopompous3207
2 жыл бұрын
How many pounds does it take a month to live comfortably there?
@NSE_Foden
2 жыл бұрын
@@psychopompous3207 Where I live, which is in a rural area, you would be looking at around £400 a month I would guess, depending on what you classify as comfortable.
@coffeewithcady
2 жыл бұрын
I also am upset that Illumicrate didn’t finish the series. That’s my favorite edition of the Witcher books and wish they would make a collection of them in that style. I do like the new orbit paperbacks and will pick them up. I was also disappointed by the permanent sticker, but some of the older editions were starting to get those also so at least these are more subtle. My husband and I talked about that too haha.
@tobiasnenseter8044
Ай бұрын
I have the gollancz paperback edt. They do not have the netflix sticker on them. I do not know if i get the wolf on the backside when they are all mined up as my books are in different places right now
@tawnyman
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the illumicrate edition and I wish I had bought one when it was available. 😭
@thirtyacres7504
Жыл бұрын
Any edition that doesn't have the Netflix "stamp" on it. It's near impossible to find the Orbit books edition (red cover) without the Netflix logo stamp.
@Bubelmanen
Жыл бұрын
Not a word of the paper quality.......
@HakolBeseder09
2 жыл бұрын
indeed the Netflix tag stamp ruined the cover
@FadiAntwan
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the illustrated The Last Wish cover. I really wish we could have had the entire series match that cover. The color red just really goes with this series imo.
@tyo101
Жыл бұрын
This was helpful, thanks.
@clarkkentnaruto4322
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there Elliot. How are you doing? Those all look so pretty. I like it when there is an indicator of where to start and what to read next is on the spine. Also, I wanted to let you know, that yesterday afternoon, I finished listening to Nettle and Bone. It was entertaining, but the action scene was too quick. It left me thinking, wait, that's it, wow. I'm glad that I tried it. I have also started listening to the Assassin and the Desert, which is in the anthology the Assassins Blade by Sarah J. Maas. It's been good. I have the entire Witcher series on my TBR pile, I have no idea when I might start on those.
@psychopompous3207
2 жыл бұрын
How many hours a day do you read?
@MPScrimshaw
2 жыл бұрын
I have to say, for cover art, I actually prefer the ones that are styled after the games. They have sort of a Witcher 2 look to them more than a Witcher 3, and I hate Witcher 2, so its not bias that is driving this comment, haha. I just think they're more dynamic and exciting than WHITE WITH RUNIC IMAGE, which is a little generic to me. Edit - Those two later illustrated covers are amazing. That's way more my style. Reminds me of Rob J Hayes's book's covers.
@stephanieelwell1708
2 жыл бұрын
I have the illumicrate one and I also wish they would have continued, soooo good. Just out of curiosity did you end up getting the kickstarter ronin Witcher manga?
@artybluegirl
2 жыл бұрын
I really thought the new illustrated editions would be hardcover, because I love the fact that the illustrations make it more folktale/ old fairytales
@mikalahood8749
2 жыл бұрын
I think those new paperbacks are so gorgeous and really fit the series well, and these new hardbacks are coming out with are totally badass just next level beautiful! It's nice to see the series finally getting a glow up b/c it does have such beautiful imagery and artwork to work with. At this point it would be hard to choose just one set of editions
@tropolite
Жыл бұрын
It's especially annoying having the Netflix logo's on the book cover that the showrunners don't like the books or the games. They tried to stay clear of the books. Hate the logo on them.
@ReadingNymph
2 жыл бұрын
So many beautiful editions!! I love the illumicrate one
@LegitBabySnuts
Жыл бұрын
Love the games. Picked the white and red set to save up for. Sucker for gore mixed with fantasy.
@therevanchist1123
Жыл бұрын
Love that Illumicrate edition, wouldn’t care if it matches or not personally. My JRR Tolkien’s don’t match either but they all look amazing and each feels special
@dustymetso
7 ай бұрын
Wish they released the rest of the series illustrated in that exact same style. I dislike the different artists on the covers, the first one for Blood of Elves is fantastic. I love that art style.
@leothelion2001
Жыл бұрын
Love your last name , you take the r off and you can spell books , did you play the game though
@krissuyx
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few illustrations from Sword of Destiny and can confirm that it will have a blue theme.
@alexanderchronos8694
2 жыл бұрын
Publishers should stop putting web series stickers on books. It's annoying. I have the bluish-green boxset and the Netflix sticker with it's bold red colour just makes me want to punch the Netflix people
@JemimaRose
2 жыл бұрын
i have the random orbit hardcover of the last witch & i'm so disappointed that they didn't at least do one for sword of destiny
@futgaming810
2 ай бұрын
Did they actually cut the illustrated edition after book 2?
@EvenstarSK
2 жыл бұрын
I have the set but my covers are nowhere near as nice as some of these. I have the black paperbacks with a photo of a character on the front of each one.
@altruex
Жыл бұрын
love the Illuma crate edition! too bad they didnt continue... im likely going to collect the illustrated copies :)
@thebookishpanda6992
2 жыл бұрын
I wish Publishers would listen to readers about the permanent stickers. So many hate them,but I guess it is a save money option?
@danielavanherwijnen9626
Жыл бұрын
Adding a sticker costs money
@thebookishpanda6992
Жыл бұрын
I know, but one can dream, that they'd stop doing it . 😆
@donkevinbrown9906
2 жыл бұрын
I love all things Witcher. My books do not have the Neflix thingamajiggie. I would like it if all of my books were the same size. I am a controls engineer and I believe my company printed these books . I usually work with Magazine Printing. I have been doing this for 38 years. Most of these books were printed in Willard Ohio or Crawfordsville Indiana. They may have the address of the publisher insiced... not the printer. I work at the largest Magazine Plant in the USA in Kentucky. Printing is shrinking... especially magazines. Books not so much. It is important to buy books. I like audio books too but I do not like reading novels on my computer or tab. I love book sleeves they are printed at a higher quality then the black and white in the book.
@kartik3719
2 жыл бұрын
For me I'd have to say the orbit paperbacks are my favorite! I don't like the Orbit Hardbacks because I don't like people on my covers, I don't like the illumicrate edition because I think it's a little too minimalist if that makes any sense? And I don't really like the color scheme on the second illumicrate edition so the paperbacks are definitely the pick for me 😂
@hollymillien1795
2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the new white paperback? I really want them!!
@arifurr
2 жыл бұрын
I hope they release illustrated editions for the whole series
@intervineas
2 жыл бұрын
when I got back into reading fantasy a few years ago I considered getting the Witcher series, until I saw the covers/spines. (Plus I was confused about where to start. a collection of short stories?) So, I'm glad to see the new designs. I don't really like the new hardbacks either, but the paperbacks would be amazing without those damn stickers! I have chosen not to buy books in the past because of stupid stickers. The black page-edge edition was the best -- I wish they did the whole series.
@SuperBondfan007
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I like the original Orbit paperbacks. Having not played the games, the artwork being from the games doesn't bother me; in fact, I think they're pretty awesome images. I will say, the new paperback releases do look pretty neat as well. Also, for the illustrated editions (at least for Last Wish, I don't know about the next), if you have a special app on your phone, Google Lens, when you hold your phone with the camera on through the app onto the images, they'll become "animated". It even worked when you showed some of the images onscreen.
@greenwolf2299
Жыл бұрын
I would just put a white sticker on top of the netflix label. For me it turns me off bad and therefor wouldnt purchase that paperback set. I like the polish version the best, but i dont know the language, the black and white was great too, but since they didnt print an entire series its pointless in getting that one.
@tabithak7321
2 жыл бұрын
I love hardcovers, but I hate those 'jackets' Is there a way to search for hardcover books that don't the have the jackets, but the cover printed on the hardback? Is there a name for it?
@kebabs9106
Жыл бұрын
Can anybody please tell me if the spine is prone to being bent? Much appriciated!
@Sameranth
2 жыл бұрын
Might have to get those hardbacks one day
@tupacca5136
3 ай бұрын
I have literally decided against buying a series or a book that comes with a permanent advertisement. One that could so easily be made as a sticker. I can't imagine ANYONE is for them, and at best neutral to them. Yet there are some people that won't buy because of them. Am I missing something in the marketing? Publishers, please, let me know what the hell this is about, because it has become a CANCER. When everything is a movie or show or game these days, can't a book be a fucking book?
@Sparkball
Жыл бұрын
It’s actually funny how The Last Wish says “Introducing the Witcher”. Yes, it’s the first book (you should actually start with the second story though). But canonically you should read Season of Storms after reading stories number 2,3,5 and 6 in that order in The Last Wish. After reading Season of Storms you should go back to The Last Wish to read story number 4 and finish with number 1. After this you should read the Sword of destiny and the rest of the series normally
@RoggaFigga13
Жыл бұрын
Need me those polish editions at the end in English asap
@paulinetayloe9988
Жыл бұрын
I’m trying to look up the Witcher on Amazon the books but one say it’s the comple set and the other Witcher sets says it doesn’t what’s the difference?
@lucasromerova6150
Жыл бұрын
even with the added help i did accidentally buy The Last Wish and Blood of Elves instead of Swords of Destiny XD
@MOD3RNS4V4G3
Жыл бұрын
I've wanted the books for a while now but I'm struggling to find the books with the game art on the front, anyone have a idea where to find them in the UK?
@NEMOfishZ92
2 жыл бұрын
In the video it looks like each collection seemed to have 8 books But when I Google it I'm getting conflicting numbers that there are 9 to 10 books I'm confused if you see this can you help
@bookslifeandjane
2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous editions !
@timh.7169
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE the witcher books but I dislike the Netflix series. So glad I still got all the older german edition, had to buy some used ones. They have dark covers with a drawn picture on it fitting what is told in the book, like a unicorn figure for "time of contempt" for example. The new editions have abstract art and "NETFLIX" written on them, I don't like it much
@UnkemptBushell
2 жыл бұрын
Considering I hate the Netflix show, I think the illustrated editions are the best. I'm not a big fan of the novels, but I love the short story books and the art on those covers doesn't seem worlds apart so I'll probably get those two and be satisfied.
@noct2260
Жыл бұрын
Would you recommend reading them in English or Polish?
@seba1962
Жыл бұрын
as you are more comfortable
@nathandunlap3039
2 жыл бұрын
I love your preview awhile back.1.5. Of q young child n adult fighting evil. Keep moral up.
@cipriansirbu3699
2 жыл бұрын
I will say pass to this edition,I already own the set from Gollancz,paperback edition .I think I will go for the hardcovers though 😃.
@RodgersReads
2 жыл бұрын
The new hardback covers look so pretty...but I don't love the series. Maybe I need to reread the series and give it another chance because TBH I remember almost nothing from the books lol
@rockelino
3 ай бұрын
You look like Yennefer, more so than the Netflix actress 😂
@mvalera01
11 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to get the books without the netflix sticker.
@PR_nick
9 ай бұрын
Well done.
@abk.92
2 жыл бұрын
Are those Orbit paperbacks floppy ? They are so beautiful other than the netflix sticker. Its like Netflix advertisement.
@davebanister6310
2 жыл бұрын
Love your commentary on the genre subject. Would have enjoyed a couple more books in the series. *sigh*
@Eravis671
2 жыл бұрын
I bounced between excitement, disappointment (when I saw Netflix) then back to excitement (illusatrated + hardback have no Netflix) during this video. I've never got to read the series as I refuse to have the editions with Netflix on my bookshelf
@PinkStar14
2 жыл бұрын
publishers really need to stop printing the "stickers" on can they just be removable or just put them on the outside of the box for the box set rather than on every book!!
@nocomplyyy
Жыл бұрын
I peep the Vinland Saga, absolutely cultured
@sharonginger2997
2 жыл бұрын
I like that better how it was is so confusing for me
@charleysmith5849
2 жыл бұрын
I've wanted to buy the Witcher books for ages since it's my favourite game ever, but I hate the UK editions - the multicoloured, generic looking ones. I love the Polish ones. I haven't seen these other editions but ahh some of them are gorgeous - why can't they make better UK paperbacks! 🙈 *update* just watching now - the new Orbit ones look amazing!! Might have to try and get them shipped here! 🙈
@eavanodonoghue
2 жыл бұрын
Apparently they’ll be available on Amazon uk in August. I was just looking, they’re expensive but maybe they’ll be cheaper at some point.
@charleysmith5849
2 жыл бұрын
@@eavanodonoghue ah! Thank you so much! I'll keep an eye out, I'd love to get these instead of the other ones - I've been holding out for better copies 🙈
@eavanodonoghue
2 жыл бұрын
@@charleysmith5849 no probs!! 😎😎
@sirrichard77
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy a book with a permanent netflix sticker on it out of principal alone. Shame they seem like nice covers otherwise.
@matejailic5479
2 жыл бұрын
New orbit editions are the best👍
@lifeofbekahh
Жыл бұрын
really like the Witcher television series, I’m interested in reading the books 😊
@GeekofMordor
Жыл бұрын
Books are way better so you should love them
@xxfutureisnowxx
2 жыл бұрын
I would pay more to not have those permanent stickers ha....
@YordkarYordkar
Жыл бұрын
Why don’t you just get digital instead of hard copies?
@DB-pw9md
Жыл бұрын
All I see is Netflix sticker....
@szafraniec8164
2 жыл бұрын
You should be showrunner
@laurenschenck5355
2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Elliot have a great day of reading 📖 xoxo 😚 ⚡️💔🤍💚💕💗💜❣️❣️❤️🩹✨📚📚❣️❤️🩹📙📙📖📚📚❣️💕💕💛💛🤎💞💘💚💚💕💕💜❣️📖📖📚📚📚📙📙📖📚✨❣️🌈❤️❤️⚡️⚡️🤍💚💙💙💝💝💛🤎💘❤️🔥❤️🔥💗💗💜💜
@laurenschenck5355
2 жыл бұрын
You are so special amazing inspiring remarkable unbelievable blessing angel unique and loving caring loving so sweet and so proud of you Elliot up the great work xoxo 😚 💜📙📚💘💕📖📖💕📚💘💕📖📖💘💘💘💞💞✨💖💖💖💞❣️❣️📙💛💛💜🤎🤍🤍💙❤️🔥💝❤️❤️🤎❤️🔥💛💛💛💖💖💖✨📖💕📚📚📚💘💕📖💞💞💙🤍🤍❤️🩹❤️🔥🤎🤍🤍❤️🩹💝❤️❤️💝❣️🌈📙💗💗💖💘💘💕💕📖📖💘📚📚💘💕💞💞💚💖🌈❣️🌈📙💛🤍🤍💙❤️🩹❤️❤️❤️💝💝❤️🔥💜📚💘💘💕📖
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