#byobook

Hello, BYOBook friends! Whichever version of Bring Your Own Book you’re searching for, we’ve got an updated note about its availability. If we discover a status change to any edition, we’ll try to update this post before too long...or make a new post. The biggest change this time around is we are sold out of the limited-edition first printing (crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2015). This means that there are no professionally printed English editions available for sale. You may find one of them (ours, Gamewright’s, or Scholastic’s) on the secondhand market, but...yeah. Will there be a second printing? Perhaps. Sign up for our infrequently used mailing list at BringYourOwnBook.com and we’ll let you know if that ever happens.

TLDR

AVAILABLE: print-and-play (English, free), Kenbill edition (Japanese)

OUT OF PRINT: Crowdfunded edition (English), Gamewright edition (English), Scholastic edition (English, kids), Noris Spiele edition (German), Mindok edition (Czech)

NOTE

We are actively seeking a publishing partner for a new North American (English) edition and additionally welcome inquiries from potential licensees in any other region except Japan. If you are a publisher interested in producing Bring Your Own Book, please contact us through the “Questions” link on our website, BringYourOwnBook.com.

AVAILABLE EDITIONS

Print-and-Play Edition

(AKA the free demo, downloadable edition)

This also is available at www.bringyourownbook.com. However, some people have also reported having trouble with that link, so here is a direct link to mailing list / download sign-up page: eepurl.com/cAZQw5

Kenbill Edition

(AKA the Japanese retail edition, みんなで本をもちよって)

This version is in print and is available directly from Kenbill and from a number of other retailers. It has a cute rabbit on the cover.

OUT-OF-PRINT EDITIONS

Crowdfunded Edition

(AKA the limited-edition first printing, Kickstarter edition)

This version is no longer in print. We printed 5,000 copies back when 1,883 people pledged their support for our little game in 2015, and that seemed like way too many. But it’s been a few years and, thanks to a little online retailing and the help of our fulfillment partner (Card Kingdom in Seattle), we’re sold out.

Gamewright Edition

(AKA the English retail edition)

This version is no longer in print. We are exceedingly grateful to Gamewright for being our publishing partner at the initial launch of the game. The far reach of Bring Your Own Book would not have been possible without them.

NOTE: You can still get copies of this edition secondhand for three or four times its sticker price, which is... [sigh]. Also, someone is listing the German edition on Amazon at this link without making it extra clear that it’s the German edition, and several English-speaking buyers have been sorely disappointed. Buyer beware.

Scholastic Edition

(AKA kids edition, junior edition, Scholastic book club edition)

Because only teachers and students get the Scholastic flier and access to the online store, it was hard for us to have visibility into the status of this version. The last time anyone reported to us that it was available was nearly a year ago, so we feel reasonably safe saying it’s out-of-print.

Noris Spiele Edition

(AKA German edition)

This edition is no longer listed on the Noris Spiele website, so while there may still be a few copies floating around retail websites (including the Amazon link mentioned under the Gamewright version above), it’s very likely out of print.

Mindok Edition

(AKA Czech edition, Přines si svou knihu)

This edition came out in 2017 and we’ve still never seen it. It’s no longer listed on the Mindok website, so we’re pretty sure it’s vanished.

NOTE: We never got a copy of this, so if you have a spare, please use the "Questions” link at BringYourOwnBook.com to get in touch with us as we’d love to pay you to have it shipped to us to complete our collection.

Digital Edition

(AKA mobile edition)

The digital edition hit numerous production snags over the years and is most likely dead. But stranger things have happened. If you sign up for mailing list, we’ll let you know if there’s a rebirth: eepurl.com/cAZQw5

THAT'S ALL, FOLKS!

Our Japanese publisher, KenBill, has announced the latest version of Bring Your Own Book. They’re taking preorders now and will be showing it at the Tokyo Game Market!

UPDATED OCT 2019 Hello, BYOBook friends! We’ve had several inquiries recently about the availability and acquisition methods for various editions of Bring Your Own Book. The answers are gathered in one place to make the information more shareable. If we discover a status change to any edition, we’ll try to update this post before too long. KICKSTARTER EDITION (AKA the limited-edition first printing) We have about a fifth of the original print run left and are still selling it through www.bringyourownbook.com. Some people have reported being unable to use the link on that page, so here is a direct link to our Gumroad store: gumroad.com/l/BYOBook

NOTE: Some people have also reported getting a “discount code is invalid” error. We’ve found this typically happens when the browser’s auto-fill puts something random in the discount code box (shown below). Make sure that field is empty and your order should work.

PRINT-AND-PLAY DEMO This also is available at www.bringyourownbook.com. However, some people have also reported having trouble with that link, so here is a direct link to mailing list / download sign-up page: eepurl.com/cAZQw5

GAMEWRIGHT EDITION (AKA the English retail version) This version is currently out of print. You can occasionally buy copies of it from retailers who still have stock or from used sellers on the usual online sites. We are uncertain if Gamewright will reprint this edition, but they will almost certainly update the page on their site when it happens. NOTE: If you’re trying to buy it from Amazon, this is the correct link. Someone is listing the German edition on Amazon at this link without making it extra clear that it’s the German edition, and several English-speaking buyers have been sorely disappointed.

SCHOLASTIC EDITION (AKA Scholastic book club version, junior version) Because only teachers and students get the Scholastic flier and access to the online store, we have no visibility into the status of this version. It may be only seasonal or permanently out of print; if you have interest and access to Scholastic, we can only recommend you check.

NORIS SPIELE EDITION (AKA German version) The German version is still available internationally from many outlets and from the Noris Spiele site itself. There are also retail websites serving the U.S. where you can buy imported copies. 

MINDOK EDITION (AKA Czech version, Přines si svou knihu) This edition came out in 2017 and we’ve never seen it, but the page on the MINDOK website seems to still have a purchase option, so we’ll count this as available.

KENBILL EDITION (AKA Japanese version) According to their Twitter, KenBill has announced the impending arrival of the Japanese edition, and are even taking preorders for delivery at the Tokyo Game Market: https://twitter.com/tg_kb/status/1179994186214334465

DIGITAL EDITION (AKA mobile version) It’s not quite ready for prime time. The digital edition has hit numerous production snags over the years. Without making promises about a timeline, we’ll only say the project isn’t dead. If you sign up for mailing list, we’ll let you know when there’s a change: eepurl.com/cAZQw5

The VALA Eastside Arts Center in Redmond is exhibiting game art by local artists, including Luke Nalker (of BYOBook renown)! In celebration, they also have several supporting events and programs, including an opening reception, an artist panel discussion, a portfolio review, and a weekend workshop for teens.

Where to find the //dbg crew and Bring Your Own Book in the coming months:

* March 4, 5 (Sat, Sun) at Emerald City Comicon 2017. We'll be part of this year's ECCC Indie Games Showcase along with dozens of other local game makers. You can see the full schedule here.

* March 10 (Fri) at GeekGirlCon's weekly tabletop meetup in Seattle. Matthew will be bringing out the bookcase backpack and running games of BYOBook and his latest prototype. Information about the meetup here.

* May 26-29 (Fri-Mon) at KublaCon Game Convention 2017. We're teaming up with Cherry Picked Games and Leiker Games for another tabletop co-op booth down at this San Francisco con, and we're driving from Seattle, so offering us a drink with caffeine will be appreciated. Naturally, Kublacon has a website with ticket information.

Just a few notes here at the start of the year, and all happy ones. The limited edition of Bring Your Own Book is available for shipping yet again. We still have states eligible for matching gifts to libraries. Finally, we're closing in on the release of the BYOBook app, and we'd like to give you a peek (and get your help with something). »  Orders are back on for the first printing of Bring Your Own Book After fulfilling the last few orders of the holiday season, we had the remainder of the Kickstarter edition trucked to a new fulfillment partner in our own backyard. We're happy to have Seattle's own Card Kingdom doing our mailings, and they are raring to truck out the first orders for 2017. If you were waiting for the order form to reappear, it's back up at bringyourownbook.com now.

» Nine more libraries before we've covered every U.S. state Last year, we announced a promotion to give away copies of the limited edition to your favorite libraries. The first person from eligible states to order from us also gets to pick a public or school library in that state to receive a free copy. We crossed off nine states with the help of you book gamers, which leaves nine to go before the checklist is complete. We're keeping an up-to-date list of states still eligible for a free library copy on the original Tumblr post. Check it out and see if you're in a position to spread a little extra love with your purchase.

» A glimpse of the Bring Your Own Book app in motion All the logic and prompts are in, and we're charging ahead with playtesting, polish, and prettiness. Luke Nalker, artist for the Kickstarter edition, has been working hard to translate his vision to a digital canvas. He's put together a short clip of some work-in-progress motion studies, which we'll show you...after asking a quick favor. :D We'd like to get a YouTube custom URL to help with consistent linking, automated song licensing, and a number of other things. The guidelines state we need one hundred subscribers to make that happen. So, we'd be awfully grateful if you’d click the SUBSCRIBE button after watching this video.