Must-own hardcovers?

Internet Death · October 24, 2012, 03:23:14 PM

I like quality hardcover books. They make me smile.

What, in your estimation, are the absolute best tabletop hardcovers out there?

I'm looking for the following features:

-Quality Binding

-Brilliant Covers

-Quality Paper

-Tasteful Art (anything anime-inspired is immediately disqualified, sorry)

-The game itself should be at least playable

Pics are very much welcome.

Skywalker · October 24, 2012, 03:27:18 PM

Shadows of Esteren's Limited Edition rulebook was amazing.

I also have a soft spot for Mistborn Adventure game. Whilst not as flashy, its quality made and feels very much like a hardcover novel.

Sacrosanct · October 24, 2012, 03:29:10 PM

Methinks you need to shrink that image down a bit...

*Edit* Ah, I see you already did that.

Best quality hardcover I've owned? AD&D 2e Monster Manual. Too bad the art was too childlike for my tastes.

Internet Death · October 24, 2012, 03:30:25 PM

Wow, that SoE book is glorious. Still available?

Skywalker · October 24, 2012, 03:31:46 PM

Quote from: Internet Death;594636Wow, that SoE book is glorious. Still available?

A Standard Edition with a more traditional cover is available. Interior is identical.

The KS for the next book is up this week and there is a rumour that the remaining LE rulebooks will be up as rewards.

silva · October 24, 2012, 04:36:10 PM

The game is not to my taste, but I must admit its cover is simply gorgeous.

DKChannelBoredom · October 24, 2012, 04:39:24 PM

The game itself is to die for, but the anniversary edition of Over The Edge is also one of the best looking books I own.

Neat faux-leather binding, gold embossed lettering, quality paper and some added colour artwork.

The artwork is general hit'n'miss and probably acquired taste - but as a whole, this book is just quality.

thedungeondelver · October 24, 2012, 04:58:47 PM

Hm. I'd say my AD&D books have stood the test of time. (Monster Manual, Players Handbook, Dungeon Masters Guide)

I don't own any of the above, but that one that looks like a modern fantasy novel at least looks very cool. Nobilis is a LIE! DO NOT BE DECEIVED! (but yes it's gorgeous)

And of course my 4th edition Champions RuleboBAHAHAHA...sorry, sorry, I can't get through that without laughing.

Patrick · October 24, 2012, 09:04:22 PM

Talislanta 4th edition, the Big Blue Bible. I LOVE that game and it meets the op's requirements. Sure the PDFs are out for free, but you can't bludgeon an intruder with a PDF can you?

RPGPundit · October 25, 2012, 07:30:50 PM

Damn that OtE looks nice!

RPGPundit

The Butcher · October 25, 2012, 09:18:09 PM

Delta Fucking Green. (thanks, silva!

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Skywalker · October 26, 2012, 02:09:47 PM

The second Esteren KS is up if anyone wants the Limited Edition rulebook or prologue book.

TristramEvans · October 26, 2012, 06:18:18 PM

Cadwallon is one of the most gorgeous single game books I've ever encountered in English (sort of).

Must-own hardcovers?

TristramEvans