Nice one, this is quite lovely.
Have to say, it's been a while since I've seen such a classic rendition of a fantasy sword, thank you!

Now we should just make the rest of the world follow suit. Easy

I wonder how long did it take for the covers to begin deforming like that... if you caught it quickly it can't have been long.
Good call on the recall. This defect would have ruined the experience for everyone

You a fireman now or that's just a sidegig for getting on your way to 451 posts on this platform?

It ain't easy when things turn out like this. Perhaps reprint those 8 pages prior to gluing and binding?

You forgot "...and overwhelmingly strong plot necessities"

Good Omens? Reminds me of Good Omens' opening... good choice

Damn, Vampire Hunter D was a long time ago, thanks for bringing up this memory :)

You forgot a few dozen, Senua, Plague tale etc.
But yes, no reason to gatekeep protagonists

Struggle, unjust and morally depleted humans, unlikely heroes with questionable morals. Self improvement maybe? Depends on the party

Congratulations to the winner! This is an exquisitely looking book

Will see if it's somewhere in the trackers, thanks! :)

Seems like I've missed out on that Secret level thing.
Reveal-wise, it looked decent I suppose. Just not sure it needed a Pac-Man coat of paint. Could've just been a new IP