Leatherbound Book
| Leatherbound Book | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Literature |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Weight Reduction | - |
| Max Item Size | 1.6 |
| Weight | 1 |
| Subjects | Classic |
| Crafting Skill | None |
| Crafting | See How to Craft |
| Location | Containers |
| Spawn ID | /additem Base.HollowFancyBookand 12 more, see Variations |
A Leatherbound Book is a fine old edition bound in leather, the kind kept in libraries and studies. It is a piece of literature and one of the best reads in the game for lifting the mood.
A single read eases boredom, stress and unhappiness all at once. That makes it a strong comfort for a survivor who is low after a hard run. Each book has a subject and a title, picked when it is found. The subjects range from classics, history and philosophy to law, medicine, religion and the occult. A copy of The Bible is among them.
A hollowed out version also exists. It looks like a fine book from the outside but hides a small space for valuables.
University libraries and the Wild West themed buildings hold most of them.
Reading
A Leatherbound Book is read like any book. A full read brings a large drop in boredom and a solid drop in both stress and unhappiness. It suits a long evening at a base after a bad day.
The book compares well with a magazine. HottieZ eases stress a little more, but it does less for boredom. A Leatherbound Book is the better pick for a survivor who is truly miserable.
The subject changes only the title and the flavour. The classics include famous works such as "Moby Dick" and "Frankenstein". The Bible appears as its own subject. Every subject gives the same relief, so any copy is worth keeping.
A spare copy also burns as tinder or fuel in a fire.
Using
The hollowed version is a small secret container. It holds a couple of small items, enough for keys, pills or a little jewellery. On a shelf it blends in among real books.
Hollow Out Book makes one from an ordinary Leatherbound Book. The recipe uses a Straight Razor or a Scalpel and a Small Brush, both kept afterwards. It also takes five Glue. The recipe has to be learned before it can be used.
How to Craft Leatherbound Book
Each recipe that makes the Leatherbound Book is listed with its materials and the tools it keeps.
Hollow Out Book
The Hollow Out Book recipe makes the Leatherbound Book. It needs no skill level. The recipe has to be learned first.
| Name | Image | Amount | Kept | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Razor | 
|
1x | Yes | /additem Base.StraightRazor
|
| Small Brush | 
|
1x | Yes | /additem Base.Brush
|
| Book | 
|
1x | No | /additem Base.HollowBook
|
| Glue | 
|
5x | No | /additem Base.Glue
|
Variations
The Leatherbound Book comes in 13 versions. Most of their stats match, and the extra columns show the ones that differ.
| Name | Image | Look | Capacity | Max Item Size | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherbound Book | 
|
Hollow Fancy | 2 | 1.6 | /additem Base.HollowFancyBook
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Bible | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Bible
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Classic | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Classic
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Classic Fiction | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_ClassicFiction
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Classic Nonfiction | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_ClassicNonfiction
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, History | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_History
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Legal | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Legal
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Medical | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Medical
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Military History | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_MilitaryHistory
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Occult | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Occult
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Philosophy | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Philosophy
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Politics | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Politics
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
Fancy, Religion | - | - | /additem Base.BookFancy_Religion
|
Locations
University library shelves are the best bet, holding one more than half the time. Shelves in Wild West bedrooms, halls and the sheriff's office come next, at about one time in three. Wild West living rooms and the West Point mayor's office hold one now and then. Pawn shop display cases, morgues and coroner offices turn one up rarely. Attics, closets, halls and living rooms in ordinary homes are long shots.
The places where it spawns, with the rough chance per container. Each tab shows one kind of place.
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Universitylibrary | Shelves | 54.1% |
| Wild West sherrif | Shelves | 31.4% |
| Mayorwestpoint office | Shelves | 8.9% |
| Judge Matthass's set | Counter | 2.7% |
| Morgue | Metal shelves | 2.5% |
| Coroner office | Counter | 1.6% |
| Coroner office | Medicine cabinet | 1.6% |
| Coroner office | Other | 1.6% |
| Morgue | Counter | 1.6% |
| Morgue | Other | 1.6% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Wild West bedroom | Shelves | 31.4% |
| Wild West hall | Shelves | 31.4% |
| Wild West living room | Shelves | 10.2% |
| Wild West living room | Side table | 10.2% |
| Attic | Cardboard box | 0.7% |
| Attic | Crate | 0.7% |
| Attic | Other | 0.7% |
| Closet | Locker | 0.7% |
| Hall | Other | 0.7% |
| Living room | Locker | 0.7% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | Display case | 3.6% |
| Location | Container | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Survivor safehouse | Cardboard box | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse | Crate | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse | Small box | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Cardboard box | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Crate | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (late game) | Small box | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Cardboard box | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Crate | 0.4% |
| Survivor safehouse (mid game) | Small box | 0.4% |
Notes
- A read eases boredom, stress and unhappiness together.
- Every subject gives the same mood relief.
- University libraries are the surest place to look.
- A hollowed copy makes a quiet hiding place for small valuables.
- Hollow Out Book has to be learned before it can be used.
All Literature Categories
All Literature
| Name | Image | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book |
|
1 | /additem Base.HollowBook
|
| Leatherbound Book |
|
1 | /additem Base.HollowFancyBook
|
| Paperback | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.Paperback
|
| Phonebook | 
|
2 | /additem Base.Phonebook
|
| Picture Book | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.ChildsPictureBook
|
| Name | Image | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comic Book | 
|
0.4 | /additem Base.ComicBook
|
| Name | Image | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.Magazine
|
| Magazine: Crossword | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.MagazineCrossword
|
| Magazine: HottieZ | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.HottieZ
|
| Magazine: TV Monthly |
|
0.3 | /additem Base.TVMagazine
|
| Magazine: Wordsearch | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.MagazineWordsearch
|
| Name | Image | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newspaper | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.Newspaper_Recent
|
| Old Newspaper |
|
0.5 | /additem Base.Newspaper
|
| Name | Image | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diary | 
|
0.3 | /additem Base.Diary1
|
| Journal | 
|
1 | /additem Base.Journal
|
| Notebook |
|
0.5 | /additem Base.Notebook
|
| Notepad | 
|
0.2 | /additem Base.Notepad
|
| Photo Book | 
|
1 | /additem Base.PhotoBook
|
| Name | Image | Weight | Spawn ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog | 
|
0.5 | /additem Base.Catalog
|
| Graph Paper | 
|
0.1 | /additem Base.GraphPaper
|
| HottieZ |
|
0.5 | /additem Base.HottieZ_New
|
| Menu | 
|
0.1 | /additem Base.MenuCard
|
| RPG Manual | 
|
0.8 | /additem Base.RPGmanual
|
| Sheet of Paper | 
|
0.1 | /additem Base.SheetPaper2
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