Earlier today, Cambridge Bibles posted an announcement on their Facebook page with two updates:
- They will be reprinting a hardcover edition of REB Text Bible with Apocrypha “soon.”
- They would also like to publish a leather-bound “special treatment” of the REB Text Bible with Apocrypha and are asking for feedback on the following questions:
– Would you like to see a leather bound edition?
– If so, what type of leather would you prefer?
– Are there particular colours you’d love to see?
– Would you want to see any specific traditional luxury binding features?
– And what price point would you feel comfortable with for a special edition like this?
As a long-time fan of the REB, I’m excited to hear this news, and I’ll be emailing Cambridge with my own feedback. Based on their description, I do not think it’s likely that Cambridge will consider a new typesetting like the Diadem or Clarion (they specifically referred to a leather edition of the REB Text Bible with Apocrypha), but feedback on pricing and leather could give them valuable information on how much of a market exists for a premium REB. If any of you are also fans of the REB, I’d encourage you to share your feedback with Cambridge, either through their Facebook page or by email.