Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilder – BEEHIVE BOOKS LIMITED EDITION 2019
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1wcarter
Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilder – BEEHIVE BOOKS LIMITED EDITION OF 2500 2019
A PICTORIAL REVIEW
Slipcase hardcover edition.
Illustrated by Yuko Shimizu
Bound in wrap-around colour image heavy paper.
Designed by Maëlle Doliveux.
Blue wave pattern endpapers.
Slipcase die-cut, foil blocked, embossed and debossed to create a three dimensional impression of Yuko's beautiful linework.
Yellow headband.
Smyth sewn pages.
Digital edition of the book included.
2018
32x23.7cm.
142 pages
US$100
Wrap-around montage of slipcase
Endpapers
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the this series can be viewed here.
A PICTORIAL REVIEW
Slipcase hardcover edition.
Illustrated by Yuko Shimizu
Bound in wrap-around colour image heavy paper.
Designed by Maëlle Doliveux.
Blue wave pattern endpapers.
Slipcase die-cut, foil blocked, embossed and debossed to create a three dimensional impression of Yuko's beautiful linework.
Yellow headband.
Smyth sewn pages.
Digital edition of the book included.
2018
32x23.7cm.
142 pages
US$100
Wrap-around montage of slipcase
Endpapers
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the this series can be viewed here.
2RRCBS
Thanks for the pictures! What do you think of the binding? I’ve seen a few comments indicating that hyy bc r binding is not sturdy.
5whytewolf1
Wonderful! You're on a roll lately! :D Thanks for this and your other recent posts.
6HamburgerHelper
I understand that some people don't want to support Amazon lol but I got it from there and cost me $65 and one day shipping.
7-Ophidian-
Thank you very much!
8astropi
Personally, I'm not a fan of the cover/slipcase, although I think much of the other art is beautiful. However, I would rather support books that are printed in the USA or a fine press somewhere in the UK etc. Beehive Books are printed in China, so I will pass.
9Glacierman
Stunning, to be sure, but also exemplary of everything I dislike about modern graphic design. Too busy, for one thing. And rather loud.
10wcarter
>9 Glacierman:
There is no doubt that Beehive books are LOUD and they stand out on the shelf, but that is their trademark.
I like variety and difference, others may not.
There is no doubt that Beehive books are LOUD and they stand out on the shelf, but that is their trademark.
I like variety and difference, others may not.
11-Ophidian-
I'm one of the biggest proponents of nondescript brown leather bindings, but the Beehive titles seem very tastefully done to me. The interiors are actually incredibly clean and well-designed IMO. Even the text blocking and the positioning of the page numbers are well chosen. Yes, they're very splashy and colourful and the design is undeniably modern. In other hands, that might have been a downside for me; with Beehive, it's not.
12U_238
>11 -Ophidian-: Is there a virtue to the position of the page numbers beyond being different?
13-Ophidian-
No particular virtue and no particular vice. It's just different and tastefully done, part of the overall graphic design of the book.
I will note that their printing of "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is missing a small chunk of text from the first chapter for which they've since printed an errata, so caveat emptor. I found that quite disappointing, and more than a little disingenuous that they don't mention it publicly on their website. They offer a full refund upon return to anyone who notices the error on their own...AFTER having sold the book, of course.
But the other editions are quite nice.
I will note that their printing of "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is missing a small chunk of text from the first chapter for which they've since printed an errata, so caveat emptor. I found that quite disappointing, and more than a little disingenuous that they don't mention it publicly on their website. They offer a full refund upon return to anyone who notices the error on their own...AFTER having sold the book, of course.
But the other editions are quite nice.
14whytewolf1
>13 -Ophidian-: I actually just read their edition of Moreau and noticed this very thing myself. Overall, I love the book but I did find this quite disappointing. OTOH, I frankly don't blame them for not mentioning it prominently on their website. Most people who buy the book are never going to read the book anyway! lol
15-Ophidian-
>14 whytewolf1: Here's a link with the missing text if you care to print it out and insert it yourself.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8n96jsducc9v31c/BB_MOREAU_DESIGN_190125-p4-EDIT-TOPRIN...
I *do* blame them for not mentioning it on their website, because they're knowingly selling a faulty product without detailing what's wrong with it. It's no different from a used bookseller who neglects to mention ex-library or lists a "Good" book as "Fine". It's dishonest. So a little disenchanted with them over that, but I still really like the design of their books.
I'm definitely going to pick up "A Voyage to Arcturus" when it comes out.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8n96jsducc9v31c/BB_MOREAU_DESIGN_190125-p4-EDIT-TOPRIN...
I *do* blame them for not mentioning it on their website, because they're knowingly selling a faulty product without detailing what's wrong with it. It's no different from a used bookseller who neglects to mention ex-library or lists a "Good" book as "Fine". It's dishonest. So a little disenchanted with them over that, but I still really like the design of their books.
I'm definitely going to pick up "A Voyage to Arcturus" when it comes out.
16RRCBS
>15 -Ophidian-: I totally blame them! Thanks for the info, I just reached an agreement with Amazon to be able to return my copy. Ridiculous to have a book with a known flaw like that!
17whytewolf1
>15 -Ophidian-: Thanks, I appreciate it, but I had a digital copy and had read the missing text. I was half-kidding about not blaming them, as they should be upfront and offer some kind of remedy, however imperfect. But I wasn't at all kidding about most people who buy it not reading it anyway.
18whytewolf1
>16 RRCBS: If it bothers you, you should absolutely return it. But I'm convinced that most people who buy these buy them almost more as art books than anything else. I certainly did, and although I'm annoyed at the sloppiness of the oversight, I wouldn't dream of returning my copy, as I'm very happy with it.