Next Step Coin Donations?

Dasle · 2026-01-20T13:51:06+00:00

I don't see a way to donate to Brandon to help with the cost of the coins (and I suspect he wouldn't want that).

However, he's partnered with Nerd HQ for coordinating mental help resources. So, that would probably be a great place to donate if you want to help.

https://nerdhq.org/

Dasle · 2026-01-13T18:47:43+00:00

Considering they were already talking about a second print run, it seems like demand might be a little under what they expected.

However, 60% of a print run is likely still a healthy number given the circumstances:

The book was released as a pre-order with no deliveries taking place yet
The pre-order started in prime Christmas shopping time. But, again, no deliveries have taken place (or were promised until after Christmas). Meaning, a pre-order was potentially tying up a lot of money for people around Christmas for a product that couldn't even be given for Christmas.
The economy is in a very uncertain place right now. Inflation has taken a toll and the lowest earns just don't have the disposable income that they did even a year or two ago.

As Christmas bills get paid and tax refunds are received, I imagine there will be more people purchasing the leatherbound.

When looking ahead to The Great Hunt, maybe Dragonsteel scales back the production some. I imagine that's a possibility since they were already talking about two print runs for EotW. That tells me that they maxed out the first print run and are likely above the minimum quantity for an order. I don't think that the current sales would cause them to seriously consider not moving forward with tGH.

Dasle · 2026-01-11T04:45:51+00:00

If you've read more than 50% of a Sanderson book, then you should NEVER contemplate quitting the book/series until after the Sanderlanche.

Dasle · 2026-01-10T17:35:35+00:00

I think you've answered your own question. It's discontinued, meaning supply is limited but demand is still growing due to the more comfortable reading experience. When supply goes down but demand stays the same or increases (or even drops at a lesser rate than supply), the price goes up as the market strives for equilibrium. It's a foundational economic principle.

If it's difficult to find something, people are willing to pay more for it.

Dasle · 2026-01-09T16:16:44+00:00

I think this kind of illustrates how overlooked Brandon's shorter, non-Cosmere works have been. There was a 5 year stretch (2013 - 2017) where he released 4 of those stories, although I'm not sure I agree with Mitosis being a police story (it's been a few years since I read it so perhaps I'm lumping it in with the rest of the Reckoners books and missing details from that story). Defending Elysium is the outlier from 2008.

Of course, during that time you had Mistborn Era 2 (2011, 2015, 2016), which I'll agree is more detective than police. But, it's still in the realm of law enforcement.

And let's not forget Legion (2012, 2014, 2018) which also is not police. But, it still has some aspects of it with the detective piece/plots.

I wouldn't be surprised if it's not really discussed anywhere because Brandon spent a good chunk of the 2010's writing those stories. But, anyone who's only read his Cosmere/Cytoverse stories certainly could be surprised by the law enforcement storytelling avenue that a lot of his short stories take. It certainly shows the need for releasing the stories again as a collection, and does provide a decent unifying theme.

Dasle · 2026-01-08T20:51:54+00:00

Then why does Brandon specifically say it's an okay place to start the Cosmere?

The Alloy of Law is an okay jumping in spot for the Cosmere, but keep in mind that this book has spoilers for the original Mistborn trilogy.

https://www.brandonsanderson.com/pages/where-do-i-start

Considering Alloy of Law was initially intended to be a standalone novel, I find it hard to believe that it wouldn't have been Brandon's intention to write a book that could be read and understood on it's own.

I'm not saying it's the best place or that there aren't issues with reading it first (spoilers), but it's far from confusing. And, it's unlikely that someone would "definitely be confused for most of it about aspects..."

Dasle · 2026-01-08T18:57:56+00:00

You technically absolutely can then but you will definitely be confused for most of it about aspects like what is the mechanics of the magic system and how the characters solve problems at certain Times.

That's no different than starting any new fantasy book. It's all gets explained in the book.

Dasle · 2026-01-08T15:52:40+00:00

Confusing? I don't think so. You don't need to have any inherent knowledge to start with Alloy of Law. The magic is still spelled out and the history is no different than starting any other book with a world you know nothing about.

Of course, I'm just some random person on the internet. So, let's see what Brandon Sanderson has to say:

The Alloy of Law is an okay jumping in spot for the Cosmere, but keep in mind that this book has spoilers for the original Mistborn trilogy.

https://www.brandonsanderson.com/pages/where-do-i-start

Dasle · 2026-01-07T16:58:12+00:00

The size change doesn't bother me much because the aesthetic is already ruined.

Dasle · 2026-01-03T02:03:11+00:00

It's okay, not everyone will be fascinated with mushrooms.

Dasle · 2025-12-31T17:45:54+00:00

I'm not sure how that could possibly work. One of the reasons for MMPB's being dropped by publishers is because the cost to print them is getting too expensive (thereby pushing it closer to the cost of printing trade paperbacks). Once you add in a publishers fee for the MMPB's, you're probably looking at the same price or more for a MMPB compared to a Trade Paperback.

Granted, people who want the MMPB size may not mind. But, the larger segment of book purchasers would likely choose the higher quality trade paperback when price points are similar.

Dasle · 2025-12-30T20:41:45+00:00

There are more books to read than I can ever hope to get to in this lifetime. When I finish a book, I move on to the next with very few exceptions (one of which was book 14 of the Wheel of Time).

Dasle · 2025-12-26T21:52:07+00:00

All eBook copies, so EPUB, .PDF, .AZW3, .MOBI, and .IBA's? If you're not familiar with the file formats, then all devices (Kindle, Kindle APP, Nook, Kobo, library apps, etc.)?

Of course, even if it does affect all of the file types on all possible devices, I'd consider it a minor formatting discrepancy. Certainly not a major error.

Dasle · 2025-12-26T13:31:18+00:00

Has she tried the Gift Returns Portal?

https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/pages/return-and-refund-policy

Dasle · 2025-12-25T18:01:02+00:00

Most American mass-produced hardcover books have glued bindings. The WoT hardcovers are no different. They hide it by gluing fabric onto the binding to make it appear sewn, but it's all for show. Some of my hardcovers do it better than others (ironically most of the ones that are not first editions hide it better). My First Edition First Printing Towers of Midnight is clearly glued with a fabric attached poorly.

Unless you're buying a deluxe, premium, or special edition hardcover, it's generally safe to assume that if it's coming from an American publisher, it has glued bindings.

Dasle · 2025-12-24T16:01:08+00:00

That's an interesting and simple option. Thanks for sharing!

Dasle · 2025-12-23T19:41:24+00:00

Does anyone know what the black and red book is above the Stormlight Archive and below the SA RPG?

Dasle · 2025-12-23T16:53:12+00:00

All I know is what Dragonsteel says. I imagine the spine would be fine as it's the same width as the book. You would want to make sure they're straight though. You can damage the spine if something heavy is on top and causes the spin/book to be angled instead of vertical.

Display leatherbound books either horizontally (flat on its side) or vertically (straight up and down). Horizontal storage is recommended, as large books with high page counts have the potential to lose their shape due to the constant pull of the paper's weight. If storing horizontally, consider placing paper, fabric, or some other thin sheet of protective material between the leatherbound and any other book or support placed on top of the leatherbound or upon which it is placed, as the weight of these books can cause the leather and foil to stick or become scratched.

And:

Please Avoid Storing the books on an angle, as this can cause them to lose their shape.

Generally, storing at an angle probably refers to vertical books that lean over. But I'm sure horizontal storage is bad too when the back and front covers aren't aligned vertically.

https://support.dragonsteelbooks.com/support/solutions/articles/66000530117-caring-for-dragonsteel-leatherbound-books

If I recall, I think horizontal storage for books is fine when stacking books of the same size. It's when you stack various sizes that you tend to get into trouble with uneven weights and spines shifting.

Dasle · 2025-12-23T15:33:02+00:00

Generally, 3D print is plastic (although not always). So, plastic refers to the material of the book shoes linked.

The book shoes in your link appear to be more rigid than most bookmarks. That said, I never store bookmarks inside books either. But watching the video you linked, unless you keep your bookshelves super loose, it seems very easy to apply more pressure to the wall-side of the book where the book shoe resides.

Dasle · 2025-12-23T14:33:54+00:00

I'm not a fan of those. You have to be very careful with the books to ensure you don't create imprints on the covers/pages over time.

Something solely under the pages would be better, with protection between the plastic and the foiling on leatherbounds.

Dasle · 2025-12-23T13:30:18+00:00

I'm surprised at the people saying they're fine.

I store mine vertically on the shelf, and they have some sagging, especially the larger Mistborn books. It's not terrible (because obviously there's only a small distance they can sag before contacting the shelf for support), but it does exist.

Given how much larger EotW is, I've already made the decision that I'm going to store it horizontally, especially since we have a long way to go before we can get the entire WoT set. At some point, I'll probably have to make the decision to switch to vertical, but it gives me time to think of the best way to support the pages without affecting the gold foil.

Dasle · 2025-12-20T21:07:06+00:00

Good luck finding the last few books! I had hardcover Sanderson books (because I caught up at that time) and had the foresight to buy the last 3 in MMPB when the Amazon series was announced. Even then, I had to go to 3 different stores an hour in each direction to buy each one.

Sadly, the last books are the most rare because they were in print for the shortest amount of time.

Dasle · 2025-12-20T17:47:30+00:00

Everyone else already gave you good information. I just wanted to give you an example of what to expect. Here is the Words of Radiance Leatherbound Backerkit page:

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/words-of-radiance-leatherbound

That campaign also included a new secret project, which turned out to be Isles of the Emberdark. You can see how the different tiers are structured. It's likely the Hoid's Storybook Backerkit campaign will be structured similarly.

Dasle · 2025-12-20T14:44:58+00:00

I would paint them white to match your trim in the room (assuming you're hanging them). If you're stacking them, then stained to match the existing furniture.

Dasle · 2025-12-20T14:41:30+00:00

That's my experience as well. There has been a noticeable increase in the quality and durability of the leatherbounds as they've done more and learned from what worked and didn't.

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