I bought this book for my son as a Christmas present but (due to reading some reviews that mentioned problems with the binding back in 2017) I decided just to give it to him right away (as this beautiful book arrived very nicely wrapped tightly in plastic) so far the whole family has enjoyed it!
I believe this is a great item for collection or gift for fans of the TV series Grimm, I would also say it is immensely enjoyable for anyone who loves a Grimm fan, due to the beautiful array of intriguing trivia about these creatures that has prompted hours of discussion and promoted interest in the original Grimm’ Fairy Tales as well!
I was very pleased with this book on arrival. The plastic was wrapped tightly and sealed very nicely along the edge so I could definitely have simply wrapped it up and presented it or even put together with other items in a basket or box, etc...without additional hassle!
I removed the plastic outer wrap and gently opened the book checking for any loose pages or other problems before presenting it to my son. After handling this book now for weeks I can only suspect that the binding issues a few others experienced last year are either due to a bad batch or other problem probably already rectified by the manufacturer...
I love the look and feel of this book, as if each page is a photograph of a Grimm’s (Nick’s, Aunt Marie’s or another Grimm ancestor’s) work space while dealing with a particular ‘Wessen’ along with pictures, notes/translations, weapons (and even specimens, spills, accidents...) that go along with it! Super fun and the even the smallest details are surprisingly incredibly interesting!
The book of lore is written as though you are reading a handwritten collection of notes and journal pages. The entries are translated to English throughout. It is a glossy format and has nice heavy pages. The binding on the copy we received is strong and holding through much reading. We have been watching Grimm (on Amazon Prime) since it arrived and my boy loves to look up the ‘wessen’ in the episodes we watch, passing it around to show us images on the pages or extra information about a specific ‘wessen’! Most of the segments are between 1 & 4 pages long, this is just about right and keeps it interesting without droning on. Several (not all) of the ‘wessen’ in the TV series are covered in this ‘book of lore’. I was pleased to see a nice variety of different ‘wessen’ in the entries!
If I had any complaints it would only be that they couldn’t possibly cover all the he ‘wessen’ in the show in this one book!
I would say the book is well written and beautifully presented, even the cursive handwriting is legible enough for my 10 year old son to read!
Love the price, content, quality...this is an amazing gift, a must have for Grimm fans!
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So the idea of this book is brilliant. I had read other reviews of pages falling out and thought whatever it is supposed to be like an ancient book. I was picturing this beautiful, think journal. Instead you get a MAYBE 1/2" thick, glossy page, with random stories book. There are a lot of modern photos in the book, which I assume are from nick but come off as cheesy and I feel like lower the quality (Monroe's ID is in there).Also some of the stories are just odd. For the Hexenbiest, for example, I expected some great tale of a previous encounter with one (difficulty to kill, possible explanation of a Grimm's blood taking away their powers, etc) Instead there is a long story of a dad who gets tricked by the devil.Also sometimes it seems as if the author never actually watched Grimm. Continuing with the Hexenbiest theme, there is a part where they are talking about the mark on the Hexenbiest tongue and how it shows in human form or while they are "morphed".... really morphed, It would be much better as woged.I do still love it, but just realize what you are getting. You are not getting Aunt Marie's Grimm Journal, you are getting a thin book you would find at Barnes & Nobles.Besides my disappointments about it not being more authentic, the last 10 pages or so are falling out. I will keep it because some pages are awesome, but be aware of what you are truly purchasing.
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- KatieReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2022
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Love the book it’s fantastic and the attention to detail is amazing it’s exactly like having your own Grimm book would absolutely recommend for anyone who is thinking about getting it especially as a Grimm fanKatieGreat purchase
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