Witcher VS Witcher | Which book edition is the best?

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  • @Cam_Wolfe
    @Cam_Wolfe 2 роки тому +320

    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
      @WhatTheFunct 2 роки тому +35

      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
      @fenixchief7 2 роки тому +3

      Well they cant see it if its on their forehead.

    • @TheHeroRises
      @TheHeroRises 2 роки тому +1

      I’m going to have a color matched sticker printed to just cover that damn Netflix logo.

    • @taserrr
      @taserrr Рік тому

      Err.... Do you think those stickers are there for you? They get paid to put them on there you know.

    • @AidenCoutts
      @AidenCoutts 9 місяців тому

      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
    @screwgravity100 2 роки тому +116

    My Polish heart is crying some real tears right now 😭 thank you for bringing attention to these books! They are a Polish treasure 🤍

  • @Syncratci
    @Syncratci 2 роки тому +79

    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
      @TinkerTailorSailorTy 2 роки тому +9

      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
    @Cripplerzeist 2 роки тому +19

    I really wish that more of booktube would review the actual physical copies of books, so thanks very much this is great!

  • @noelanikaanana
    @noelanikaanana 2 роки тому +42

    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
      @KhalidImran 2 роки тому +1

      Me too..

    • @krissuyx
      @krissuyx 2 роки тому +5

      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
      @Rikochette21 2 роки тому +1

      Do you think they’ll make a box set eventually of them?

    • @queenvictoria4237
      @queenvictoria4237 2 роки тому

      Me too

  • @ziecik14
    @ziecik14 2 роки тому +18

    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.

  • @MarjorieQuinn
    @MarjorieQuinn 2 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @diannabrutsman5271
    @diannabrutsman5271 2 роки тому +14

    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!

  • @AH-cw5yq
    @AH-cw5yq Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the info! Helped me choose birthday gift!

  • @bawanthamuthunayaka4869
    @bawanthamuthunayaka4869 2 роки тому +2

    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 ❤️

  • @KhalidImran
    @KhalidImran 2 роки тому

    Thanks for making this video. I have been waiting for so long...

  • @kamilzur1662
    @kamilzur1662 2 роки тому +1

    These videos are really helpful, thank you!

  • @danielleoliver1734
    @danielleoliver1734 2 роки тому +1

    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)

  • @Bubelmanen
    @Bubelmanen Рік тому +4

    Not a word of the paper quality.......

  • @jasonwood8021
    @jasonwood8021 2 роки тому +4

    I wish that, rather than coming out with so many versions of the printing, they would focus on improving the translation into English.

  • @balaclavagamer2740
    @balaclavagamer2740 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @StrayBardArt-offical
    @StrayBardArt-offical 9 днів тому

    Thanks for this video Brooks

  • @marccampbell8957
    @marccampbell8957 2 роки тому +24

    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
      @rozusperelko 2 роки тому +1

      I hate stickers!!! Dune movie edition is also with sticker! Awful!!!

    • @CayeDaws
      @CayeDaws 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah. I just mark over them with permanent marker

  • @TwilightBizarre
    @TwilightBizarre 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @patriciaa.8521
    @patriciaa.8521 2 роки тому +4

    Here in France, we have a cool illustrated edition (by Bragelonne) that you'd probably like :)

  • @tyo101
    @tyo101 Рік тому +1

    This was helpful, thanks.

  • @FadiAntwan
    @FadiAntwan 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @MerrilyKristin
    @MerrilyKristin 2 роки тому +3

    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!

  • @temp0theman830
    @temp0theman830 2 роки тому +2

    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

  • @NSE_Foden
    @NSE_Foden 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @psychopompous3207 2 роки тому

      How many pounds does it take a month to live comfortably there?

    • @NSE_Foden
      @NSE_Foden 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @artybluegirl
    @artybluegirl 2 роки тому

    I really thought the new illustrated editions would be hardcover, because I love the fact that the illustrations make it more folktale/ old fairytales

  • @allisknu11
    @allisknu11 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @alexanderchronos8694
    @alexanderchronos8694 2 роки тому +2

    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

  • @tropolite
    @tropolite 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @justinp_
    @justinp_ 2 роки тому +2

    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
    @Linkman247 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @coffeewithcady
    @coffeewithcady 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @mikalahood8749
    @mikalahood8749 2 роки тому

    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

  • @MPScrimshaw
    @MPScrimshaw 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @krissuyx
    @krissuyx 2 роки тому

    I've seen a few illustrations from Sword of Destiny and can confirm that it will have a blue theme.

  • @ReadingNymph
    @ReadingNymph 2 роки тому

    So many beautiful editions!! I love the illumicrate one

  • @tawnyman
    @tawnyman 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite is the illumicrate edition and I wish I had bought one when it was available. 😭

  • @arifurr
    @arifurr 2 роки тому

    I hope they release illustrated editions for the whole series

  • @Sam_Handwich
    @Sam_Handwich 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @psychopompous3207
    @psychopompous3207 2 роки тому +1

    How many hours a day do you read?

  • @therevanchist1123
    @therevanchist1123 2 роки тому

    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

  • @Sparkball
    @Sparkball 2 роки тому

    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

  • @tobiasnenseter8044
    @tobiasnenseter8044 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @HakolBeseder09
    @HakolBeseder09 2 роки тому +5

    indeed the Netflix tag stamp ruined the cover

  • @clarkkentnaruto4322
    @clarkkentnaruto4322 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @hollymillien1795
    @hollymillien1795 2 роки тому

    Where did you get the new white paperback? I really want them!!

  • @terrenmooney65
    @terrenmooney65 4 місяці тому

    The polish edition is published in polish, or English also??

  • @futgaming810
    @futgaming810 8 місяців тому

    Did they actually cut the illustrated edition after book 2?

  • @SuperBondfan007
    @SuperBondfan007 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @kartik3719
    @kartik3719 2 роки тому

    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 😂

  • @altruex
    @altruex Рік тому

    love the Illuma crate edition! too bad they didnt continue... im likely going to collect the illustrated copies :)

  • @tabithak7321
    @tabithak7321 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @paulinetayloe9988
    @paulinetayloe9988 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @intervineas
    @intervineas 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @NEMOfishZ92
    @NEMOfishZ92 2 роки тому

    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

  • @stephanieelwell1708
    @stephanieelwell1708 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @JemimaRose
    @JemimaRose 2 роки тому

    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

  • @MOD3RNS4V4G3
    @MOD3RNS4V4G3 2 роки тому

    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?

  • @UnkemptBushell
    @UnkemptBushell 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @kebabs9106
    @kebabs9106 Рік тому

    Can anybody please tell me if the spine is prone to being bent? Much appriciated!

  • @bookslifeandjane
    @bookslifeandjane 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous editions !

  • @leothelion2001
    @leothelion2001 Рік тому

    Love your last name , you take the r off and you can spell books , did you play the game though

  • @greenwolf2299
    @greenwolf2299 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @tupacca5136
    @tupacca5136 9 місяців тому +1

    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?

  • @DanClapp
    @DanClapp 5 місяців тому

    3:05 netflix sticker reveal almost game me a heart attack

  • @EvenstarSK
    @EvenstarSK 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @timh.7169
    @timh.7169 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @Sameranth
    @Sameranth 2 роки тому

    Might have to get those hardbacks one day

  • @charleysmith5849
    @charleysmith5849 2 роки тому

    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
      @eavanodonoghue 2 роки тому +1

      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
      @charleysmith5849 2 роки тому

      @@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
      @eavanodonoghue 2 роки тому

      @@charleysmith5849 no probs!! 😎😎

  • @lucasromerova6150
    @lucasromerova6150 Рік тому

    even with the added help i did accidentally buy The Last Wish and Blood of Elves instead of Swords of Destiny XD

  • @maeve_ever_manga
    @maeve_ever_manga 2 роки тому +5

    Oh man! Those Polish editions are definitely my favorite.

  • @Eravis671
    @Eravis671 2 роки тому

    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

  • @rockelino
    @rockelino 8 місяців тому +1

    You look like Yennefer, more so than the Netflix actress 😂

  • @cipriansirbu3699
    @cipriansirbu3699 2 роки тому

    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
    @RodgersReads 2 роки тому

    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

  • @nathandunlap3039
    @nathandunlap3039 2 роки тому

    I love your preview awhile back.1.5.
    Of q young child n adult fighting evil. Keep moral up.

  • @sirrichard77
    @sirrichard77 2 роки тому +1

    I wouldn't buy a book with a permanent netflix sticker on it out of principal alone.
    Shame they seem like nice covers otherwise.

  • @Alex-ln9on
    @Alex-ln9on 4 місяці тому

    I really hate the Netflix sticker as well!! On my book its so red and the book cover is dark blue !

  • @nocomplyyy
    @nocomplyyy 2 роки тому

    I peep the Vinland Saga, absolutely cultured

  • @PR_nick
    @PR_nick Рік тому

    Well done.

  • @PinkStar14
    @PinkStar14 2 роки тому

    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!!

  • @mvalera01
    @mvalera01 Рік тому

    I was lucky enough to get the books without the netflix sticker.

  • @noct2260
    @noct2260 Рік тому

    Would you recommend reading them in English or Polish?

    • @seba1962
      @seba1962 Рік тому

      as you are more comfortable

  • @abk.92
    @abk.92 2 роки тому

    Are those Orbit paperbacks floppy ? They are so beautiful other than the netflix sticker. Its like Netflix advertisement.

  • @thebookishpanda6992
    @thebookishpanda6992 2 роки тому +2

    I wish Publishers would listen to readers about the permanent stickers. So many hate them,but I guess it is a save money option?

  • @RoggaFigga13
    @RoggaFigga13 Рік тому

    Need me those polish editions at the end in English asap

  • @davebanister6310
    @davebanister6310 2 роки тому

    Love your commentary on the genre subject. Would have enjoyed a couple more books in the series. *sigh*

  • @matejailic5479
    @matejailic5479 2 роки тому

    New orbit editions are the best👍

  • @sharonginger2997
    @sharonginger2997 2 роки тому

    I like that better how it was is so confusing for me

  • @xxfutureisnowxx
    @xxfutureisnowxx 2 роки тому

    I would pay more to not have those permanent stickers ha....

  • @lifeofbekahh
    @lifeofbekahh Рік тому

    really like the Witcher television series, I’m interested in reading the books 😊

    • @Ζήνω
      @Ζήνω Рік тому

      Books are way better so you should love them

  • @szafraniec8164
    @szafraniec8164 2 роки тому

    You should be showrunner

  • @DB-pw9md
    @DB-pw9md Рік тому

    All I see is Netflix sticker....

  • @YordkarYordkar
    @YordkarYordkar Рік тому

    Why don’t you just get digital instead of hard copies?

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 2 роки тому

    Good morning Elliot have a great day of reading 📖 xoxo 😚 ⚡️💔🤍💚💕💗💜❣️❣️❤️‍🩹✨📚📚❣️❤️‍🩹📙📙📖📚📚❣️💕💕💛💛🤎💞💘💚💚💕💕💜❣️📖📖📚📚📚📙📙📖📚✨❣️🌈❤️❤️⚡️⚡️🤍💚💙💙💝💝💛🤎💘❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💗💗💜💜

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 2 роки тому

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