Annual Reviews & Gift Guides
Most Beautiful Books of 2024 – A Holiday Gift Guide
A collection of the most beautiful books published in 2024, from children’s to non-fiction to fantasy. Find Christmas gifts or books for your own shelves.
Beautiful Books Blog
Bookish Things
Bookish Black Friday Deals 2024
A round-up of the best Black Friday book deals for 2024.
Stunning Contemporary Illustrators
Illuminated Carmilla & The Black Book | Kickstarter Highlights
Check out the new Kickstarter campaigns for Beehive Illuminated edition of Carmilla, and Hungry Mind’s Black Book of Alternative Inventions.
Publisher Reviews
The Magic of LitJoy’s Special Edition Books
Explore the captivating world of LitJoy’s special edition publications, featuring stunning designs and both contemporary stories and beloved classics. Each title includes artistic elements like gold foiling, exclusive artwork, and custom slipcases.
Site updates
Feedback on new collector’s checklist function
Introducing a new collector’s checklist function for the site.
Advice & Suggestions
The Explosion of Special Feature Books: Why Collectors and Readers are Getting into Preordering First Editions
Why special-feature books are booming, from sprayed edges to signed first editions, and what collectors should know before preordering their next copy.
Paper Engineering
Botticelli’s Bed & Breakfast: A Magical Pop-Up Treasure HuntÂ
Botticelli’s Bed & Breakfast is a wordless carousel pop-up book from 1997. A creative invention from children’s book illustrator Jan Pienkowski, it is a witty and inventive treasure hunt of art history.
Site updates
Tracking new additions to the site: Articles Changelog
New addition to the site to help you track new articles and changes to existing guides.
Edition Comparison
Spectacular – Caraval Series: Special Editions Roundup
Comparing all the standard and special editions for Spectacular – a holiday novella set in the world of Caraval by Stephanie Garber.
Non-Fiction
Review: Unlocking the unique world of “The Book – The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization”
Steampunk & whimsy meet technology / survival guide in a delightful blend of history, humour & how-to. Key takeaways, deluxe edition extras, & why we love it.