I love it! We have them leatherbound already and they are so nice, but it must be extra cool to know that you did it yourself! I love them, you did great, and they look aweaome!
The action sequences in his books are the best waves for your emotions and heartbeats to ride. You've made the covers as much interesting, if not more!
Ahhhhh!! I bought a tiny wendigo skeleton from you, too! All of the tiny skeletons are just so cool. Plus the Stormlight book bindings are fantastic- you're very talented!
(Link to OP's shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValravenShop) Thanks. I had to wipe drool off my keyboard after seeing this. I really feel the need to point out how much time had to go into the intricate scrollwork. And for those who might say 'it was probably cut out on a Cricut or Silhouette', even a method like that takes hours and hours of spatula work to remove the negative space without screwing it up. it's not as forgiving a process as you may think.
You just described everything I love about leathrt bound books. Also have to learn it one day to finish one of the few things I still need: A large heavily decorated mage tome.
Rebinding does not break any copyright or trademark laws. As long as you legally purchase the books, you can have them rebound any way you like. That does mean that they can only make them to order of course.
Fun fact: Quality books have pages bound in "signatures"; 8, 16, or 32 pages sewn together. The signatures are then bound together in the book. Often there are blank pages at the end because the number of signature pages is greater than the number of printed pages.
I've also had trouble working through them. I'm still on the first after 2.5 years because it's just so dense. It's like a Thanksgiving dinner; I have a big helping once, and then I need a break for a while.
They're, uh, all like that. What'll be frustrating is when the characters backslide and have to re-learn the same lessons (over and over...). If you're like me, you'll find yourself skipping along so you can finally get to the freakin' point.
Good luck! It’s a great series!!! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them and would recommend it too (especially if you are struggling). Each character has a distinctive voice that really does help differentiate them and make everyone feel more special.
Nah, GRRM supposedly has it in his will to not allow anyone to finish his work when he’s gone. Absolute toddler, he is. I’m all for creating art for your own sake, but you’ve created a world and a story, and thus a promise that your readers want honored. Art is meant to be shared, not hoarded like some ancient wyrm. Also, much as I love Brandon and his work, I don’t know if his writing style would mesh with GRRM’s grittier realism and graphic nature.
And when the pandemic hit, he wrote even more without teling everyone. While they aren't his greatest (at least the 2 that are out so far), they are still fun reads and, the way I see it, we wouldn't have gotten them if it weren't for Covid.
wiggadewah
Hah, I'm wearing my 'Hoid for President' shirt while reading this post. Stormfather, that's impressive work.
Makerofroads
10/10, would buy for my collection
mattorihanzo
Honor is dead but those books are fucking impressive. Well done.
Logoth
I just started listening to this series.
lecommentor
Wow! That's awesome!
soupbrothel
Very cool!
tounushi
no thing beats reading from a leatherbound tome.
Vall3yman
Man, I can only get so erect. These are sexy as hell. I tried to bind a book in canvas once it turned out looking like a DIWhy project lol.
usernametakenisthestoryofmylife
*Plot twist - op likes binding books, but not writing. The pages are blank. Just kidding op, they're beautiful!
Gwenx
I love it! We have them leatherbound already and they are so nice, but it must be extra cool to know that you did it yourself! I love them, you did great, and they look aweaome!
Isaveimages
Holy flip !! I have no how it is possible to make such fine work by yourself but I'm amazed, the result is so incredibly professional and beautiful !
Isaveimages
Oh you're the person who make those incredible skeletons ! Where does your talent stop ?
oldsuitcases
Storms! Take all my spheres
tashadarke
Amazing work on incredible books, love it
TylerDrunken
The action sequences in his books are the best waves for your emotions and heartbeats to ride. You've made the covers as much interesting, if not more!
abraxis
Ahhhhh!! I bought a tiny wendigo skeleton from you, too! All of the tiny skeletons are just so cool. Plus the Stormlight book bindings are fantastic- you're very talented!
wokegamergirI
Super cool. I love it
BuickKiller
Hoid approves of this work.
JohnnieBubonic
(Link to OP's shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValravenShop) Thanks. I had to wipe drool off my keyboard after seeing this. I really feel the need to point out how much time had to go into the intricate scrollwork. And for those who might say 'it was probably cut out on a Cricut or Silhouette', even a method like that takes hours and hours of spatula work to remove the negative space without screwing it up. it's not as forgiving a process as you may think.
galaba
Billybobwoldride
You are going to be super hyped when you find out about Words of Radiance
Dunothar
Books like this are my love!
ValravenFR
That's why i want to learn to make them, the shiny, the smell, the touch and the "Hummpf" when you put them on a desk.... love it !
Dunothar
You just described everything I love about leathrt bound books. Also have to learn it one day to finish one of the few things I still need: A large heavily decorated mage tome.
Hellstorm99
Sexy! Do you take requests/commissions? I have a reque… never mind I am too poor. But very nice work
ivymantled69
I can help you with some leather binding at no charge. I'll provide the leather and do the binding.
Hellstorm99
Super appreciated, but I can’t let myself get into another addicti… I mean hobby.
AKisHome
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MinimumContributor
Good on you internet angel!
Hellstorm99
Right? Pretty epic, just… I’ll leave the masterwork to the @op
TetraNordeh
I think they might not be taking about books
ivymantled69
Where did books come into this?
Shiznit007
ValravenFR
Well....that's still a good offer :)
Hellstorm99
Legit, I can name a line of books I guarantee people would buy for a healthy sum.
TetraNordeh
Definitely, so long as everyone's on board with the plan
Quarantane
Those are incredible. Not sure you could sell them without risking legal issues, but I would buy a set.
SherMattLockSmith
Rebinding does not break any copyright or trademark laws. As long as you legally purchase the books, you can have them rebound any way you like. That does mean that they can only make them to order of course.
Klaaism
Aye libraries do this all the time. Granted the work varies on funds and what the book is worth.
prfesser
Fun fact: Quality books have pages bound in "signatures"; 8, 16, or 32 pages sewn together. The signatures are then bound together in the book. Often there are blank pages at the end because the number of signature pages is greater than the number of printed pages.
Goldenteckel
Breaker3000
Absolutely amazing @op. Me waaaaaaaaants
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
You definitly nailed the look and feel of Sanderson's leatherbounds and the WoK's looks really close to his official leatherbound. Fantastic job.
Nykidemus
I straight up thought it was just someone posting that they had got the Dragonsteel versions at first. Hot damn.
ValravenFR
Thank you ! That's what i was aiming for :)
Cranbananarama
Now for the ultimate quality test. Throw the book at someone.
Klaaism
But does it Killll?
ValravenFR
With enough velocity it will
welcometothedystopia
That looks fantastic OP! Impressive!
MieLArisch
You
Klaaism
Excellent work on an already excellent work!
Cha0sForever
Excellent work for some excellent works.
thatsedbrooks
Bridge Four!
GrizzlyAadams
🙅
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
Life before death
gladypi
Strength before weakness!
ValravenFR
Journey before destination!
MikaMox
Dinner before pudding
MikkelFox
If you don't eat your meat, how can you have any puddin'?!?!!
PectorialMuscles
*we all explode into storm light lava lamps*
Kalladinstormblessed
I will protect those who cannot protect themselves.
ValravenFR
I will protect even those I hate, so long as it is right.
albaboss
Excuse me while I go reread these
PectorialMuscles
It's high time for me as well...
DSREX
See you in 6 months.
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gladypi
That's the opinion of an airsick lowlander
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
How do you get a one-armed Herdazian out of a tree?
TacoThePerson
In the middle of way of kings for the first time. These books are good but super long.
gunzyo
The Wheel of Time series probably isn't for you then...
Kh0ran
Journey before destination _/\_
Ionico
You're doing it wrong. You WANT super long books.
TacoThePerson
Oh I went into this knowing I'd be busy for a while.
Ionico
+1
AlgerothCloudkill
And when you're done you're gonna think they were too short.
CheeseCakeIsLife
Oh my friend, they just get better and better
FunnyBananaz
I'm listening to the Mistborn series right now. on the third one, cherishing every minute. going to listen to this series next
kerBamf
Congratulations and buckle up. It's gonna be an amazing ride.
Szavor
More to enjoy!
TimLordofBiscuits
I've also had trouble working through them. I'm still on the first after 2.5 years because it's just so dense. It's like a Thanksgiving dinner; I have a big helping once, and then I need a break for a while.
ValravenFR
You're in for a treat ! They're so good !
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
Enjoy the ride.
Solkanarmy
you say that like it's a bad thing...
INeverWaitForIt
They're, uh, all like that. What'll be frustrating is when the characters backslide and have to re-learn the same lessons (over and over...). If you're like me, you'll find yourself skipping along so you can finally get to the freakin' point.
workerbeedavid4
Good luck! It’s a great series!!! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them and would recommend it too (especially if you are struggling). Each character has a distinctive voice that really does help differentiate them and make everyone feel more special.
TacoThePerson
Yeah I listen to the audio book when I mow the lawn.
Klaaism
And the author still has time for other projects. Sanderson is a writing machine.
TacoThePerson
I am convinced he will be the one to fonnish the game of thrones books like he did wheel of time.
JMassHysteria
Nah, GRRM supposedly has it in his will to not allow anyone to finish his work when he’s gone. Absolute toddler, he is. I’m all for creating art for your own sake, but you’ve created a world and a story, and thus a promise that your readers want honored. Art is meant to be shared, not hoarded like some ancient wyrm. Also, much as I love Brandon and his work, I don’t know if his writing style would mesh with GRRM’s grittier realism and graphic nature.
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
Sanderson has said that he doesn't think he could or would do it. He doesn't like grim dark and the closest he has come to it is Mistborn.
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
And when the pandemic hit, he wrote even more without teling everyone. While they aren't his greatest (at least the 2 that are out so far), they are still fun reads and, the way I see it, we wouldn't have gotten them if it weren't for Covid.
Klaaism
When he was bored! BORED!!!
Gwenx
I must admidt that we have not yet read the new books, they are too pretty to open T^T
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
I read the digital and listened to the audiobook versions. I carefully flipped through the physical ones to take in the artwork.
Gwenx
Ah yes, i should grap my partners email at get the versions he have there on! I should do that later so we can get it set up and listend to :D