First 3D Printed Book Cover

Looks like the first 3D Printed book cover has been printed for a book that is now on sale. Here is a video. Pretty cool idea and concept.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...;v=vfr2ARWWKHs

I'm not really sure if other book publishers will go out of their way to do something like this. Are there really any benefits?

It would be OK for a limited edition specialist book, but not for a high volume print run by a popular author. Also, a cover with a raised surface would be hard to pack for shipping.

Gives me an idea though for the cover on my book which I hope will see the printers this year.

Old Man Emu