[gwenie]

I picked up my JR book from Laz on Friday (the stamped 75 Edition). It was frayed and bashed on the edges of the cover. When I pointed that out, I was told that is how they are. Really? Does everyone have a bashed / frayed JR book?

[don]

Sorry Gwenie mines a minter, take it back and demand a refund or at least discount it ?

If you need a quote, I'll happily let them know.

[gwenie]

Jan 9, 2011 2:06:15 GMT 1 don said:

Sorry Gwenie mines a minter, take it back and demand a refund or at least discount it ?

Thanks, I thought that simply doesn't sound right - I have never bought a book in that condition.

[Passion Art]

Same here. Mine's perfect. Good luck.

[chrispa]

not so sure about "bashed around the edges" but i have seen a couple of these and they do have a slightly rough finish to them - but its the pasted cover that has the rough finish, the book itself should be fine

[Argiebaji]

Its what makes them all slightly unique from each other....but yes... I guess there's a limit frayedness....

[bunnyboy]

As Chrispa says, I've seen quite a few that have small marks / rips on the pasted areas but the books themseles were all fine.

[murdock]

I can confirm that. Mine (ed. of 75) has some "ripped" lines on the sides of the 3 pastings used, but also some wear on the surface. Since the pasting material used is extremely fragile, I guess anyone reading thus without gloves and the utmost care, is likely to give it some wear.

I was uneasy about that, too, but now keep the book wrapped in a plastic sleeve.

If anyone really wants to read it more than once, I recommend the cheaper standard version!

[Rsyok]

The beauty of these is JR's pasting, so will be varied creased and nicked.
Saying that my cover is neatly folded along the edges with just the spine an open edge.
Love it one of the best artworks I own.

[jeromeetjess]

I agree with U mine is also a little frayed! but it make it unique!

Jan 9, 2011 10:40:05 GMT 1 Argiebaji said:

Its what makes them all slightly unique from each other....but yes... I guess there's a limit frayedness....

[kaikane]

Mine are also a little frayed in the corners, but I think it's just more evidence that they are hand pasted as opposed to machine done, and make it more special in my opinion.

Does anyone know how to determine which number you have? I got two books (one for me, and one as a present for a friend about to become an art teacher), and can't figure out which number is which?

[don]

Dont think mines numbered just pasted and stamped on side.

[jusdeep]

The books are not numbered, although when I collected I was told my number. I'm sure a quick call to Laz will enlighten.
My book has slight fraying and extra bits pasted over the images, just the way they are and add to their uniqueness.

[kaikane]

Thanks Don & Jusdeep--There were numbers on the receipt, I just couldn't differentiate the books. I guess there isn't a numbering system so I'll just pick one tell her the number ;-)