Today, I got a first edition copy of Wingfeather Tales in great condition off Ebay for only $10!!!
Very quickly, I noticed that some of the illustrations in the original book were different from the current hardcover release. It's just too interesting not to share! (@Leeli Iggyfeather (ᛋᛟᚾᚷ ᛗᚨᛁᛞᛖᚾ) here you go!)
This picture here is the last picture from The Prince of Yorsha Doon in the original book: https://imagetolink.com/ib/ep80MZZUXF
Compared to the current one: https://imagetolink.com/ib/a2i1jIpEMF
The Places Beyond the Maps is the only other story with different pictures. All three of its illustrations are different but still drawn by Aedan.
First picture – Original: https://imagetolink.com/ib/mYi49INldM
Current: https://imagetolink.com/ib/ZKicYGcy3i
Second picture – Original: https://imagetolink.com/ib/dRhUVXPLuI
Current: https://imagetolink.com/ib/BLRhYPBWD7
Third picture – Original: https://imagetolink.com/ib/NV4JKjswxH
Current: https://imagetolink.com/ib/r6DDa1c6V0
I didn't know that there was any difference until I got the original today. Another cool thing is the original includes the map of Aerwiar: https://imagetolink.com/ib/GAMdARFkrb
Note: The original doesn't have the Shadowblade and the Florid Sword comic as it was made for the hardcover release.
What are your guys' thoughts on this? I think it's pretty cool, but I wonder why they changed the illustrations.
That is so cool though that you got an original copy of it!!