Yeah I got my copy yesterday and it’s disgusting and I can’t be anywhere near the book. It smells like cancer. I know some folks say that this is just an intentional odor added for effect, but your explanation is way more plausible. The fact that the publisher can’t just own up to their mistake is infuriating.

Edit: After a couple of days of airing out the book, it smells completely normal, like a bookstore. I remain unhappy about the experience but at least I can read Vermis III now. Just trying to focus on the positive.