I've seen quite a few hardcovers with the deckle edges and it takes some getting used to vs. the smooth, finished edges.
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Kelwyn" <ravena...@...> wrote: > > I just purchased a hard cover copy of Book One of David Anthony Durham's > "Acacia" series from Amazon.com. for $14.50 (including tax and shipping). > > I mention this because the book I received is not only gorgeous, it feels > great in my hands. The cover is glossy, the title of the book and the > author's name have raised letters, and the border on the cover creates an > almost "holographic" effect. In addition, the pages are perfectly finished > (I HATE when I purchase a hardcover book and the pages have ragged edges). > > I, personally, have been solely disappointed by the (lack of) quality of many > of the books I have purchased recently. > > ~rave! >
