A Gathering of Shadows - Illustrated Deluxe Edition
- Apr 21
- 3 min read
Book two of V. E. Schwab's New York Times Bestselling 'Shades of Magic' series, brought to you as an illustrated deluxe hardcover!
If you are a fan of V. E. Schwab's mesmerizing, dimension hopping "Shades of Magic" universe, your bookshelf is about to get a massive upgrade. Following the explosive success of their first collaborative campaign, Wraithmarked Creative is back on Kickstarter with "A Gathering of Shadows - Illustrated Deluxe Edition". This project transforms the beloved second installment of the New York Times bestselling fantasy series into an absolute collector's dream. Packed with exclusive artwork, premium materials, and hand signed touches, it is a testament to the magic of high end bookbinding and a must have for any serious fantasy enthusiast.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Name and Creator: A Gathering of Shadows - Illustrated Deluxe Edition by Wraithmarked Creative.
What It Is: A premium, collector grade illustrated hardcover edition of V. E. Schwab's bestselling fantasy novel "A Gathering of Shadows," the second book in the "Shades of Magic" trilogy.
KEY FEATURES
Premium Binding and Jacket: The edition features a stunning metallic foiled full wrap dust jacket and a printed cloth bound case with intricate spot glossing, both designed by acclaimed artist Rovina Cai.
Exclusive Interior Art: The pages are brought to life with multiple full color interior illustrations crafted by Felix Ortiz, giving fans a vibrant new way to visualize the characters and settings.
Custom Interior Design: The book boasts a completely bespoke interior layout, complete with embellished chapter headings and printed on high quality, acid free paper to ensure longevity.
Author Signatures: Each deluxe copy includes a custom signature tip in that is personally hand signed by the author, V. E. Schwab.
Stretch Goal Enhancements: Thanks to massive community support, the project is designed to unlock additional premium upgrades as funding grows, including thicker paper stock, upgraded foil bookmarks, and uniquely illustrated end sheets.
REWARDS
Kickstarter Pricing: Backers can secure the main Illustrated Deluxe Hardcover for 85 dollars. There is also a 10 dollar tier for a deluxe foil bookmark that grants access to the pledge manager and future add-ons.
Options: For those looking to share the magic, there is a specialized "Gift Pack" bundle for 160 dollars that includes two books and two bookmarks at a discounted rate, complete with reduced shipping costs.
Delivery: The campaign launched in April 2026 and was immediately fully funded. To account for the intricate manufacturing processes involved with premium book printing, global fulfillment to backers is estimated for roughly 14 months following the end of the campaign.
CONCEPT
The core concept is Elevating a Modern Classic. Wraithmarked Creative specializes in giving fan favorite fantasy stories the physical treatment they truly deserve. By partnering directly with bestselling authors, they aim to transform a beloved reading experience into a physical artifact. The goal is to honor the original text with high end materials, exclusive artwork, and meticulous design that traditional mass market publishing simply cannot accommodate.
INSPIRATION
This campaign is the direct continuation of Wraithmarked's incredibly successful project for the first book in the series, "A Darker Shade of Magic," which famously met its funding goal in under four minutes. Knowing that fans were eager to see the rest of the trilogy get the exact same luxury treatment, the team was inspired to reunite their powerhouse artistic duo of Rovina Cai and Felix Ortiz. They set out to capture the darker, more intricate themes of the sequel, ensuring that this new volume looks perfectly uniform next to the first one on a collector's shelf.
