The Editions
Classic Edition
- Based on the Words book of the original edition, now fully revised and updated
- Some 40% longer than the original book, with over 450 pages of text
- Includes an extensive account of the recording of Black Clouds & Silver Linings
- Details all the band’s side projects
- Two 8-page colour plate sections
- Hardback binding with printed dust jacket
- Printed endpapers
- Discount for pre-orders, plus extra reduction for owners of the original Box Set Edition †
Out of stock
Limited Edition
- Hardback bound in real leather with gold metallic foil text
- Signed by Rich Wilson
- Printed endpapers
- Head and tail bands
- Ribbon bookmark
- Print run limited to 2,000 copies
- The same fully revised and updated text and colour plate sections as the Classic Edition
Original Box Set Edition
- Rich Wilson’s original biography of Dream Theater
- Words and Images books in a hardback slipcase
- Companion CD
Out of stock
Compare Editions
| Feature | Classic Edition | Limited Edition | Original Box Set Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completely revised and updated text | Yes | Yes | No |
| Colour plate sections | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hardback binding | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dust jacket | Yes | No | Yes |
| Real leather cover with gold metallic foil text | No | Yes | No |
| Printed endpapers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Individually shrink-wrapped | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Head and tail bands | No | Yes | No |
| Ribbon bookmark | No | Yes | No |
| Signed by Rich Wilson | No | Yes | No |
| Print run limited to 2,000 copies | No | Yes | No |
| Available to pre-order now | Yes | Yes | No |
| Separate Images book | No | No | Yes |
| Companion CD | No | No | Yes |
| Slipcase | No | No | Yes |
| Pre-order discount | Yes | No | No |
| Additional discount for owners of the original Box Set Edition † | Yes | No | No |
- †
- Additional discount only available to customers who bought the book directly from Essential Works/the Dream Theater Book website. Redeem using electronic voucher that will be emailed to eligible customers.