Doubted painted edges until I saw a friend's copy of Dune

I always thought painting the page edges was just a way to make books look pretty on Instagram. Then my buddy Dave showed me his copy of Dune with a deep orange desert gradient that matched the cover. The color actually made the book feel more immersive when I was reading, like the whole object was part of the story. Has anyone else changed their mind on a mod after seeing it in person?

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beth_butler7537m ago

Came in skeptical myself until I saw a copy of The Hobbit with green edges that matched the map inside. The paint actually made the book feel more complete, like the designer thought about every part of it. Still not something I need for every book, but I get the appeal now after seeing one done well.