Jump to content

Free ebook copy when you buy hardcover for Legion


Zas678
 Share

So Brandon recently announced that anyone who bought a physical copy of the book gets a free ebook. Pretty nifty, huh?

All you have to do is email him at ebooks(at)brandonsanderson.com, with either a copy of your receipt, or with a picture of you with your book. Brandon (or Peter or someone) will then email you a copy of the book in epub and mobi format. Perfect for those of you who (like me) still haven't gotten their physical copy shipped to them yet, but really really want to read it.

Here's what Brandon had to say about it:

I told people I was trying to figure out how to do this with AMoL. I failed there--the publishing end of that book is too far out of my hands. I can at least do it with stories for which I own the electronic rights.

The sad thing is, this shouldn't actually be news. It should be the standard. I feel that publishing should have figured out how to make this work already.

The next step is to figure out how to make this happen for my Tor books.

 Share


User Feedback

Recommended Comments

I must say I think I like the hardcover cover art more than the eBook.

*Spoilers*

The "swirliness" of the hardcover accentuates the nature of the protagonist's condition more, shows the fluidity and ultimate ephemeral nature of his "aspects," while leaving the real man distinct, awash amidst the horde of his creations.

The eBook cover, on the other hand, sends a far different message. It is visually more clean and perhaps even better conveys the true vastness of Leeds' mind, and also gives a much more put-together, assertive image of the main character. This is not representative of the book, at least in my opinion, where we see a thoroughly competent Leed (see what I did there? Huh? Am I right? :D), but still understand that he's a bit overwhelmed whenever he's thrust into these situations, relying on his aspects moreso than leading them into battle.

Leeds' facelessness in the eBook cover is also in stark contrast to his presentation in the hardback. The eBook gives the impression that Leeds is a blank slate with a plurality of personalities to step into, which is akin to Monica's misapprehension of his abilities in the book.

The eBook cover also looks a bit samey. It's clean-cut to a fault, and visually pleasing, but I don't get a sense of uniqueness from it. This is all not to say that the eBook cover is bad, just that I like the hardback cover more.

Share this comment


Link to comment
Share on other sites

Note: I forgot that cool kids post on the forum thread instead of commenting on the announcement. Consider this a double post.

I must say I think I like the hardcover cover art more than the eBook.

*Spoilers*

The "swirliness" of the hardcover accentuates the nature of the protagonist's condition more, shows the fluidity and ultimate ephemeral nature of his "aspects," while leaving the real man distinct, awash amidst the horde of his creations.

The eBook cover, on the other hand, sends a far different message. It is visually more clean and perhaps even better conveys the true vastness of Leeds' mind, and also gives a much more put-together, assertive image of the main character. This is not representative of the book, at least in my opinion, where we see a thoroughly competent Leed (see what I did there? Huh? Am I right? ), but still understand that he's a bit overwhelmed whenever he's thrust into these situations, relying on his aspects moreso than leading them into battle.

Leeds' facelessness in the eBook cover is also in stark contrast to his presentation in the hardback. The eBook gives the impression that Leeds is a blank slate with a plurality of personalities to step into, which is akin to Monica's misapprehension of his abilities in the book.

The eBook cover also looks a bit samey. It's clean-cut to a fault, and visually pleasing, but I don't get a sense of uniqueness from it. This is all not to say that the eBook cover is bad, just that I like the hardback cover more.

P.S. And it goes without saying that Brandon is a fantastic human being for going to the trouble of doing all of this.

Share this comment


Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've bought the ebook right now, and I must say that the ebook cover is quite ugly, the ugliest I've seen in a while, especially when compared to the hardcover edition. Pity, but in the end, it is of no matter. New book :)

[EDIT] What you said above is far too deep for me, Kurkistan.

I agree with the last sentence (P.S.) though.

[Edit] Now I have finished the book, and it appears that the cover was made by Isaac Stewart. That is a bit embarrassing. since I think he visits the forums sometimes. :unsure: I shall then add that I like most of his other work, and my opinion on the cover is strictly a personal opinion, based on the wide range of phobias.

Share this comment


Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have to admit that I didn't really look at the cover art for the iTunes version of the book. (Neither have I seen the hardcover art.) Further, I had no idea that the character, Leeds, was even named; the protagonist, I assume. (I'm just not as clued in as either Kurkistan or Satsuoni, but I'm okay with this.) Perhaps with my desire to read something new and different from Brandon, I didn't pay any attention to the cover art (or lack thereof). Admittedly, I just wanted the book. Unfortunately, I don't see myself reading it until I complete the ebook I'm currently reading. Fortunately, I won't be reading this ebook any longer by the end of the week!

thcelebrating.gif

Share this comment


Link to comment
Share on other sites



Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Add a comment...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...

×
×
  • Create New...