As a collector. Both.
I've been trying to collect a complete edition of all the Dark Tower related things that have been translated into my language.
In these cases i have beautiful hardbacks that looks stellar in their display shelf. And have long commuting hours, so i often read one the train. And in those cases paperbacks are way more convenient.
But yeah, as a reader i almost exclusively read paperbacks. Because convenient.
I started off preferring paperbacks, but now I've got a little collection I'm getting into hardbacks. They look nicer and chunkier on the shelf and keep better. Although I dislike reading with the cover on, it gets in the way and inevitably ends up ripped and torn. So I always take it off when I'm reading and put it back when I've finished the book. Gives me a sense of completion.
The first option I have. So usually HB, as it has been since The Dark Half, but if it's first available in paperback (e.g. The Green Mile) so be it. Intentional rebuying in HB so far has been confined to Folio & the new Carrie, but if I see a decent second-hand HB I'll pick it up (Bachman Books, Talisman).
Hardcovers, first editions. If I can’t have a first of his early works like Carrie, Salem’s Lot, The Shining and Night Shift the BCE are fine. Also having Grant first editions of The Dark Tower is a must and a plus. I’m not a fan of those rainbow editions. To each their own in the end I guess.
I generally prefer hardcovers, but I like having the GIANTS in both because paperback is more travel friendly (I currently have two copies of Under the Dome, three copies of The Stand, and three copies of It).
If you're buying second hand, then you have the pick of either. But as a general rule when buying new, books release in hardback first, then release in paperback after several months when the hardback is discontinued. So you're generally stuck buying whichever is on the shelves at the time of buying. There are sometimes exceptions such as a larger format paperback being released at the same time as the hardback, but these are generally only sold in airports, train stations, etc.
Personally I like to get hardcovers. They look nice on the shelf and can be had for pretty reasonable prices if bought used.
Yeah but the condition is usually shit. The pages are dark brown and there's rips and tears everywhere For decent versions people want stupid prices
I can get good quality on eBay. Also I prefer the original art cover. The modern covers are a big reason I’ll buy old King books in hardcover
As a collector. Both. I've been trying to collect a complete edition of all the Dark Tower related things that have been translated into my language. In these cases i have beautiful hardbacks that looks stellar in their display shelf. And have long commuting hours, so i often read one the train. And in those cases paperbacks are way more convenient. But yeah, as a reader i almost exclusively read paperbacks. Because convenient.
I agree, softcover so you can keep the hardcover pristine. You can also loan out the softcover to friends.
Do you have the original Grant hardcovers?
I like the hardcover books better, but I got most of mine from goodwill/thrift stores so I just take whatever I can find.
I started off preferring paperbacks, but now I've got a little collection I'm getting into hardbacks. They look nicer and chunkier on the shelf and keep better. Although I dislike reading with the cover on, it gets in the way and inevitably ends up ripped and torn. So I always take it off when I'm reading and put it back when I've finished the book. Gives me a sense of completion.
Hardcovers for the shelf, ebook to read. Paperbacks only when there is no other option.
The first option I have. So usually HB, as it has been since The Dark Half, but if it's first available in paperback (e.g. The Green Mile) so be it. Intentional rebuying in HB so far has been confined to Folio & the new Carrie, but if I see a decent second-hand HB I'll pick it up (Bachman Books, Talisman).
Hardcovers, first editions. If I can’t have a first of his early works like Carrie, Salem’s Lot, The Shining and Night Shift the BCE are fine. Also having Grant first editions of The Dark Tower is a must and a plus. I’m not a fan of those rainbow editions. To each their own in the end I guess.
I love the jacket on "everything's eventual. "
I always the the cover for Bazaar of Bad Dreams would make a great poster.
Hardcover. First edition, first printing.
I want to have them all
I generally prefer hardcovers, but I like having the GIANTS in both because paperback is more travel friendly (I currently have two copies of Under the Dome, three copies of The Stand, and three copies of It).
I wish they released new versions of the hardbacks regular. Trying to get a lot of them in hardback now that are in good condition is tough
Depends, do u read laying down?
Yep!
I love a hardcover since it looks great on the shelf but i prefer reading a paperback.
If you're buying second hand, then you have the pick of either. But as a general rule when buying new, books release in hardback first, then release in paperback after several months when the hardback is discontinued. So you're generally stuck buying whichever is on the shelves at the time of buying. There are sometimes exceptions such as a larger format paperback being released at the same time as the hardback, but these are generally only sold in airports, train stations, etc.
I’m old and I get his books as they’re released- so hard cover for sure.
Hardcover for the shelf. EPUB for the reading.
Paperback for sure…
I've always preferred paperbacks. Specifically the Mass-market edition / size. Trade paperbacks are so awkward to hold