UPDATE from ModR: “They’ve sold out before I got the chance to format the pictures and write the caption for Instagram…” Level of BDH chalantness: 100. Okay, let us get this processed.
Here we go. ::deep breath::
We are doing the first trial run of This Kingdom Vellum Overlays. This is our chance to iron out shipping and logistical issues, so this first batch is limited to 10 sets. We felt that vellum needed a bit more with it, so we are offering a Vellum Media Envelope.
Vellum Media Envelope contains 6 gorgeous vellum prints of the character art by Helena Elias. These prints are 6 x 9 inches and are printed on 45 lbs vellum. Vellum is stiff and translucent, and tends to stay in the book.
The envelope retails for $24.99 with flat $9.99 shipping.
A word about this: we are seeing vellum overlays retail for between $4-$10. We are going with $4 per print for this run. We may up the price in the future to be around $6.
These prints fit
- US Hardcover Edition
- OwlCrate
These prints do not fit
- UK regular hardcover
For some reason, the regular UK hardcover is 1/4 inch narrower. I don’t have the Waterstones to compare.
For this reason, this trial batch is US only.
PS: If your are in US and have one of the following editions of This Kingdom:
- The Waterstones edition with painted edges
- The French Edition
- The Polish Edition
- The German Edition
please comment here and we will send you a complimentary vellum print of your choice to test it. This is a first come, first serve.
Back to the envelope
Character List
- Solentine Dagarra
- Man from the Garden
- Clover
- Doran Arvel
- Colart Jennicor
- Ramond vi Everard
What’s in the box?
- 6 vellum prints
- 1 bookmark
- 1 signed bookplate
- 1 large sticker (3×3)
- 2 small stickers (2×2)
There are three sticker designs available: Demarr Crest, Assassins, and Survive, Get Paid.
During the checkout, you can input order notes. Please indicate which sticker you would like to be 3×3. If you want your bookplate personalized with your name, please add that in the order notes as well. If you leave it blank, you will get the bookplate with just a signature.
And the cat. The cat is also for sale.
Please somebody take this feral cat off my hands. I cannot reach for anything without her being in my way.
The contents will come in a dark blue padded envelope with a cardboard insert. Once again, this item has a flat shipping rate of $9.99.
When will this be mailed?
As soon as the orders are in.
I am Erin, the giveaway winner.
Erin, you are getting yours mailed tomorrow. I have the label.
I am Cad.
I saved you a set. That is going out with Erin’s tomorrow.
I want that cat on a mug!
Me too. This is being made.
I missed it!
This is the trial batch. Once it is mailed out and everything is good, we will start taking preorders. You will absolutely get your set.
I want just one print.
That can be arranged. The individual prints will retail for $6. The shipping will likely be the same or only slightly cheaper. It’s because of the envelope. We are mailing a bubble mailer with stiff cardboard in it.
That’s it. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take this poll. If you cannot see the poll because you are getting this through your inbox, please click here.
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am I first? 😽
First kitty!
watersont edition?
waterstone* shaking my head
Hi Mikayla, is this you asking about what a Waterstones edition is, or you commenting that you have one in the US and are willing to test it out with the vellums?
test please, my brain short circuited from the exitement
also i finished reading the page 😅 I do not chalant well. I have the UK waterstone with the sprayed edges.
I have emailed you about the vellum test 🙂
Hi Mod R, You may know this already but have both the Waterstone special Edition and the Owlcrate. The Waterstones special edition is 0.5cm smaller in one dimension, than the Owlcrate, so I don’t think the vellums will fit.
is there any chance at all that Luisa’s portraits will be a print overlay? I adore her Maggie and Everard.
I will add it to the suggestions 🙂
Seconding this. I need Luisa’s Maggie and everard as overlays!!!!
Also I do have the US waterstones edition
+1 😊
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+1 I do wish there was a Maggie overlay!
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+1 – I love her art, would love to see it on vellum and the other merch too!
Ditto! All the artwork dims gorgeous but her Maggie is phenomenal.
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….take this feral cat off my hands. I cannot reach for anything without her being in my way.
The contents will come in a dark blue padded envelope….
Kitty mailing FTW !!! ?.?!? @.@
LOL
Just sharing where my morning brain went when reading the above…
Have a great day.
I have the Waterstone signed special Edition I can test. I already bought the vellum though ^^;
Comparing the sizes of the books. The Broken Binding and the signed Waterstones are about the same size. Both of them are slightly smaller than the Owlcrate and the American version. I have pre-ordered the last English special edition, but that obviously isn’t released yet.
I have the Waterstones edition. I also have the OC( plus several others). I plan on buying a set of vells and can test it on WS.
Any word on the 3rd US special edition (still showing as coming soon)? I assume not since it hasn’t been updated, but if I decide to grab that one instead of the regular hard cover I’m wondering if the vellum will fit that as well.
Understand if the answer is we don’t know/can’t share yet, just thought I’d ask! Thanks!
I have no official news or permission to speak on that yet.
Mod R of Mystery out.
That’s not Caffeine & Legends May book box? There is another precious?!? 😍
I barely read the post and rushed to the “order here” link. Already sold out, sigh. BDH, we are something else. 🙂
OK, I just reflexively bought and didn’t answer the question request above. So not chalant. I will take whatever is easiest send. Will send email on contact form in shop too.
SO excited!! And now I will have to buy a real book to put them in. Any news on the last US special edition? I’m kinda waiting on that I guess. And re-reading/listing my ebook. 🙂
I’d love to take the cat, but my 3 can be ruthless with their territory. And does he/she have vitiligo? I have vitiligo! 🙂
Thank you again for all of your hard work. Here’s hoping for a painless store trial run!!
Sold out so fast!
Embroidery patch of the creatures or a barrel of salt haha. Or a sword with green fire
+1 for the creatures or sword and fatefire
Sold out already! I clearly live in the wrong time zone!
The post was released only a few minutes ago.
It’s not the Time Zone. It’s the Horde Zone.
And you’re definitely in the right one 😀
The Horde Timezone, like Hammer time but more chalant and snazzier trousers:
Horde Time to reply ‘first?’ On a post: 1 nanosecond.
Horde Time to do a read through: as fast as my eyes move and I’m undisturbed (measured in hours and snack consumption).
Horde Time between book launches: UGH FOREVER! Measured in multiple days checking the website, stalking author posts and fan theories.
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Vellums are sold out, so I’ll take the kitty please.<3
Wow! Already sold out:-(
I missed out as usual- but I’ll try when you do the general sale, can’t wait!
Gahh! I am so excited. But How did I miss this?? I was 21 minutes late.
I have the French Edition. I would love Solintine, please.
I have sent you an email about the test 🙂
I minored in French decades ago and always have to struggle not to buy when HA shows French editions of this or the Kate books. Not that I could read them, but the covers are always so EXOTIC!
I have a Waterstones copy and live in the US in Texas, and I also have a much treasured ARC !! May I hopefully have some luck and be one of the chosen to test it ? 🥹
Embroidered patch of Sushi!! Oh yes, she would be lovely.
Yes, patch of Sushi please.
Regarding feral cat, I think you should call her sushi because she’s gonna stick around and get in your way.
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Would love a patch of Sushi
BDH you guys move fast! Its sold out already!
I’d like one. thanks.
I’m pretty sure I’m not the first poison to not this, but, just on case, here goes. If I click on either of the “order here” buttons in the above post, they show up as (1) £18, and (2) sold out.
I’m guessing the £18 is in error because the post said it was for US only. The sold out may be accurate.
I’m in the US so, assuming they’re not sold out, I should be able to order.
They are sold out, they shouldn’t appear in pound sterling though, unless you have a VPN on?
I have the Waterstones UK edition. I would be happy to test the vellum.
voted for embroidery patch and would love the Demarr crest
Ok the assassin and survive stickers or magnets are perfect for my work water bottle!
Sushi embroidered patch please!!
sold out 🙁
will there be more?
From the article 🙂
“We are doing the first trial run of This Kingdom Vellum Overlays. This is our chance to iron out shipping and logistical issues, so this first batch is limited to 10 sets.”
Honestly, it’s probably good that these are sold out because it takes the decision out of my hands for now.
Love the stickers! I’m assuming that these designs might make it to mugs . . . If so, I’m going to need to clean out the cabinet and make room. I had thought “Survive, Get Paid” would make a good work mug, but now I want to take a Demarr Family mug into meetings. 🙂
I’ve got the UK Waterstones edition with the painted edges
Ignore me – I didn’t spot it was US only 🙁
What if we live abroad and have both a U.S. and a UK version?
I would kill for a Sushi Plushie!!!
That’s coming! https://ilona-andrews.com/blog/housekeeping-plushies-games-etc/ 🙂
I’ve been sick in bed all morning and missed the announcement. And now it’s sold out😭
This was just the trial run. It was sold out in minutes.
Once House Andrews check that everything goes well, preorders will be open for everyone to get a set 🙂
I would love to “test” the vellum for the French edition I have pre-ordered, please(I’m French). I have both the US and the regular UK edition too (I ordered the UK because I had forgotten I had ordered the US one directly on Amazon.com very early 😛 ^^’ )
If I’m too late I hope I’ll be able to order them on a near future 🙂
Sorry, I read too fast and didn’t see it was for US readers only :'(
Chalant, too chalant *sigh* 😛
I remember when you first wrote about Batty, I actually considered her because I love torties but thought my generic gray tabby would rebel. So glad she has developed a friendly personality or the pod kitties switched her.
The vellum box looks great!!
Does the kitty ship to the UK? If I can’t have the envelope of awesomeness I’ll happily take the kitty while I wait *is cat lady of the non-crazy but book devouring type* 😽📚
I have the Waterstones edition but..yeah in the UK *sigh*
I would’ve still bought the pack anyways and ordered a US edition to put them in, so if you do allow international buyers when the next lot is available to order I’ll buy it even if the vellums don’t fit the Waterstones edition.
I would love a patch with “survive, get paid” on, and that kitty design with the “good morning..Assassins failed” quote would be PURRFECT on a mug! I need that so bad!😁
I have a signed painted edged water stone edition in the US, if you still need testers…
Hi, I voted for something else, because I really want a new mug with the Demarr crest in it. A small Sushi plushy for my desk would be awesome as well.
But stickers are so good. My Ferret Heist stickers on my laptop have peeled off and I need replacements.
I’m so chalant waiting for you to start shipping to Australia!!
How exciting! Congratulations to everyone who got the trial batch.
Are there any future plans for vellum inserts that portray some of the buildings/landscapes from the book? It would be really fun to insert them into the sections of the book where Maggie first visits that site.
Wow, the Horde is fast. This came to my mind right now:
Faster than a speeding bullet. Able to read books in a single bound. Look behind the book! It’s a cat! It’s a plushie! It’s the Book Devouring Horde! (This is a Horde’s take on the original Superman TV series waaaayyyyy back in the day.)
When the general masses get our chance, I would buy the vellum pack even though my book is on an e-reader. Those are really nice pieces.
I have the waterstones edition! Signed even 🤣 I volunteer to test it for you!!
I would like a Official looking BDH member patch
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYdR3ICNarMw2EtGXTTLyVqJYDFGfOdFAffw&s
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+1 for a Chalant Member of the Book Devouring Horde patch and/or sticker!
A patch reflecting Doran Arvel’s breastplate design would look awesome. The Demarr Family crest wouldn’t be bad either! As a septuagenarian I don’t buy hardcopies prints, etc. anymore, but I do put patches on my armored jackets. These would appeal.
Mod R, you are just so lovely! Your blog posts consistently make me laugh and I really appreciate you for that and so much more! Thank you for being you and thank you for leading this horde. Just had to take a moment out of our regularly scheduled day to show some love 🙂
Thank you so much 🙂 – but this is an Ilona post, which is why it’s so great and has kitties!
I have the Water stone edition and would like to try out a vellum.
I have a UK hardcover would love Clover vellum, if still availble.
The editions required for testing are 🙂
The Waterstones edition with painted edges
The French Edition
The Polish Edition
The German Edition
And we have the Waterstones and French edition already 🙂
I’m US based and have the French edition pre-ordered, along with the OwlCrate edition, Waterstones edition (with the fancy painted edges), and the standard US edition. I also have pre-ordered what I believe with be another edition from another subscription box. I’m happy to test vellum across editions.
*what I believe will be….didn’t proofread.
Embroidered patch of any of the following would be awesome:
1. picture of a barrel of salt with the caption, “will it be fresh enough, Maggie.”
2. The “Good morning! …” assassins quote
3. Remember my name. Wait for me.
4. I know Maggie can use the Demarr coat of arms, but if she had her own Undying coat of arms, that would be a cool patch, lol!
embroidered patch of Sushi!
Hi!
Will this media kit be part of the planned theme box with the companion book?
Thank you!
There will be an option that includes them, yes 🙂
Embroidered patches of the great family!
so fast! 🥲 next time I will get them.
Embroidered patch with any of the following (a super win if there was a velcro on the backside of the patch):
1. Survive, get paid (bonus if with Sushi)
2. „Good morning…” assassin’s quote
3. Not Maggie related, but one can dream: Proud Member of the Book Devouring Horde
❤️
I’d love Luisa’s Maggie snd Sushi as a vellum, too. All those vellums fitting the stsndard UK hardcover.
Ah, Luisa’s Maggie – my first and burning love of all the illustrations!
Not a fan of stickers, magnets and embroidered patches – wouldn’t what to do with them.
Well checking the blog will hereafter be the first thing I do, since I missed the initial trial order 🤣. Will wait semi patiently for the results to roll in and the later ordering opportunities.
Oh yes, and probably will just order the vellum. Don’t really have an interest in stickers, etc. Maybe I’d order a cute magnet. Looking forward to seeing what all you come up with to tempt the old pocketbook.
Stickers, bookmarks, and bookplates that came with this package are free. The price is for vellum only – the rest is just a happy bonus.
I absolutely love how many comments there are! The horde is chalant!
I would love embroidered patches of…
1. Sushi the Stelka
2. The assasins quote
Also unrelated but I love the Keelan quote from Magic Tides … “The Consort, ever merciful”. I crack up every time. I would totally buy a patch or a sticker with that on it!
I have the Blackwells edition with the sprayed edges do you happen to know if that’s the same size as the regular UK edition? Also have Owlcrate on the way.
I also have the Blackwell’s edition.
I’m in the US and I have the Waterstones (but also US haha) edition!
What about the International HB edition with geometric edges?
And darn, I was hoping to get myself a birthday present today xD
Am in the US as well.
I have the Waterstones with painted edges.
Embroidered patch of “I see the assassins have failed.” Please and thank you.
I’m Gen X, and my husband likes to joke that I survived many assassination attempts when I was a kid. But who among us hasn’t fallen out of a moving car when they were 5yo? Look. Car seats weren’t a thing, and seatbelts were entirely optional. Kids fell out of moving cars all the time. NBD. Ah! How I miss the ‘70s.
I have the beauteous Waterstones edition!
Missed it darn it!!!
I hope it goes again on sale!!!
Yes, this is just the shipping and logistics trial run 🙂
An embroidered patch of Sushi or a business logo for Maggie’s soap would be really fun!
I have the The Waterstones edition with painted edges. I will anxiously await the verdict. 🙂
We already have someone, it was first come, first served, as per the article 🙂
Hi,
I would like a badge that can be pinned on a jacket (Sushi would be a lovely subject, or a quote, or a coat of arm… ), and I feel that for an embroidered patch Sushi would also be perfect.
Thanks 🙂
I think combining the Demarr crest and the “I see the assassins have failed” quote would make a great mug, sticker, etc.
I’m glad I was slow on the uptake – gives me more time to ponder my choices whenever the store opens fully.
In re: cat behavior.
She’s got two Prime Directives going at the same time: she’s a Tortie and feral. Being in the way is her wanting to share in all the things you do. Since it took Miss Batty a long time to choose to be in the house, she has an exponential need to make up for lost time. I had a feral Tortie/Tabby mix, and she was insistent on sitting on my lap whenever the lap appeared – including in the bathroom. “You’re taking a pee? Fantastic! I’ll just perch here until you’re done!!” 🤭🐈
Hi Mod R, my vote for the embroidered patch would be “Survive, Get Paid”
I would take the feral cat if you could get her to Portland, OR. She seems friendly and my Isaak desperately wants a pal but my new(ish) rescue, Ash, wants nothing to do with him, me, or anyone else.
Related, if you have pets, please make arrangements for them in case anything should happen to you. Ash belonged to a friend who died unexpectedly. There was no plan and nobody in his family lived in the area or knew what to do with her.
So the feral kitty has decided to be feral no more. She has chosen, and you are it! I can almost hear her saying “I require attentions. All of them.” Have you tried brushing her? 😄 I love how you write cats!
P.S. What does Tuna think of all this?
Embroidered patch: “I see the assassins have failed”.
As usual I’m disappointed I missed the boat to order.😢 It feels like if I wait for newsletter, everything is sold out so I’ve been trying to check the blog every chance I get… and I’m still late to the party. It sounds as though I’ll be able to order later?🤞
I have space constraints ans so ebook only. if I could get a vellum something for my tablet case I would be over the moon. but if im the only one I get it.
A vellum tablet cover is an Excellent idea!
“Since they sold out I’ll just buy the cute cat only, yay!”
“Meow!?!?😠,” my cats said.
“oh no, sorry mod r, my cats overheard me and said I cannot get the cat”
they’re the boss of us aren’t they? 😹
seriously though, what a pretty cat you have!
It’s an Ilona post and Ilona’s cat 🙂
Patches? Patches? We DO need stinkin’ patches! (well, if stinkin’ patches feature Sushi, of course!)
As for embroidered patches, they must be of the Demarr Crest, darling.
May you have a barsumious day.
A patch of Sushi obviously. BUT patches with the different house seals!
I’m in the US but ordered my special edition copy from a store called Blackwell’s back in January- it has the dark teal sprayed edge with a floral pattern on it. Is that the same as the Waterstone edition? I’m sorry if that is a silly question- I’ve got zero knowledge about UK book store chains. I just bought the prettiest version of the book that was being shown at the time, and now I’m trying to figure out if these gorgeous inserts will fit my version of the book or if I’m going to need to buy a US version too. LOL
My vote is for an embroidered patch with Survive Get Paid.
Thank you for thinking of me. I’ll let you know when mine arrives. I will send photos against the waterstone one and send measurements if you like.
Hello – I have the Waterstones sprayed edition and would love to have a vellum print to go with it.
For the embroidered patches – would be amazing to have the existing sticker designs, the Eight Great Families as well as a patch/sticker for Maggie’s soap company.
Looking forward to being able to order the whole set of goodies!