Book Porn - The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

So, The Way of Kings is out today, and for those of us not privileged with ARCs, this was the first time we could actually see how the book looks. And it looks fantastic! Michael Whelan's beautiful artwork shines even more "in the flesh", the way it continues onto the spine is amazing, and the maps inside the covers are also wonderful. I don't think I've seen a better looking non-limited edition hardcover in a very long while. So I decided to post some pictures, just in case you are - like me - shallow and cool enough to be susceptible to the influence of gorgeous covers when you are deciding what to buy.




I apologize about the flash. Unavoidable, unfortunately.

Book Porn

With the hope that Larry will forgive the blatant theft of the title. I just couldn't help it...




Words can barely describe the bo... uh... joy I get from looking at those two shelves. And even though the six volumes of Zelazny's collected stories are particularly arousing, I have to say what does it for me is the lower shelf which makes me all kinds of elitist. Ah, fun times.

Click on the pic for the engorged image.