The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon) by J. K. Rowling Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon)
Book Review: Beedle The Bard - Collectors Edition
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the collector's edition for myself because I love the whole HP series and wanted to keep it going. The book is very cool. The packaging is beautiful and as close to the original as I would believe possible. Is it worth $100? Is it $100 worth of product? Probably not...unless you are a collector too. It is worth it to me though, especially since the proceeds go to charity. The actual stories are quaint. Not what I expected...not as much to them as I expected there to be, but I am glad to have the set. If you're someone who loves to have the books on your shelves for you and your family, then buy the collector's edition. If you just want to read the stories...buy the paperbook, or go to the library.Book Review: Beedle the Bard is fantastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best purchases I've ever made as far as literary works are concerned. It's a first edition, first printing signed by the author and complete with illustrations. The fact that both the cover shell and the book are bound in leather makes it even better!Book Review: Beedle the Bard,Collectors Edition
Summary: 5 Stars
The collectors edition of Beedle the Bard, is spectacular!
When the package arrived and we opened it to reveal the large olde world hard leather protective case which houses the actual book,safely nestled inside; it held the promise of a sense of mystery, intrigue and something more.
It was irresistible! After taking a few moments to study the intricate details of ornamentally adorned cover of the book and admiring the sketches which are also included inside the case. I couldn't wait to open the book and begin reading. I read the entire book that night. The stories were wonderful, unique and also held a moral. These original tales by Beedle, the Bard, were slightly reminiscent, but definitely not copies of tales compiled by and re-told by the Grimm Brothers.
Beedle the Bard is a must for all Harry Potter fans, for it enhances what we have already known, read and love enough to read again.
It is a book I will read again!
Book Review: Better than I'd hoped, couldn't be happier
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this today (on my birthday, no less), and it was better than I'd really expected. After seeing the cheap build quality of things like the Harry's trunk from the complete book series, I had my doubts. As soon as I saw the special Amazon box, I knew it was going to be good. The outer book is great quality, although I was hoping it would match the first additions in size, not a big deal. The inner book presentation is amazing. The materials are excellent, and its got a nice, heavy feel in your hand. Leather, metal, paper: all great. Much closer to the original than I thought. Other people who say the quality is not as high, I'm not sure what more they want. There is not a thread out of place, no glue coming out of seams, nothing to detract at all. As mentioned, even all the special Amazon packaging makes it feel like it's worth the money. Overall, I could not be more pleased. If I had one gripe (although not a surprise), I was hoping it would be copied page-for-page from the original, i.e. copies of the handwritten pages, but it is in fact typeset after the first couple pages. If you are a fan of the books, don't let this pass you by. It is as much a part of the HP lexicon as years 1-7. There are millions of fans who won't be able to get their hands on this, but someday my kids will be able to open this great package the way I did today.Book Review: Better than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually planned to sell this as soon as I got it. I had buyer's remorse. Being a single mom, I really can't afford a $100 a few weeks before Christmas. So I was either going to return it or sell it. Well, it came today and instantly, I knew I couldn't let it go! I wanted to keep it, but couldn't afford it. My mother saw it and told me to just keep "the damn thing...its beautiful". I told her I need to spend that $100 on my daughter, not me. So she handed me a $100 and told me "Merry Christmas, now keep it."
As all the other 5 star reviewers said, the book feels like it was plucked right out of the novel/movies. The attention to detail is amazing! I am very glad I own it!