If it came out a week earlier than the game I would have bought it, to keep me busy till the game and learn to play it before I actually start playing, so when I do I would know what to do and how to do things. But it comes out the same time the game comes out, when I have the game I would be too busy playing it and finding things on my own to read a guide
I love the artwork on the cover. That would make a great poster.
I got these though for both MW and OB and I found that it was always just easier (if I was really stuck) to use a wiki to get help. So unless the book as a lot of great art or something in it, I won't be getting it for Skyrim.
I'm sooooooooo not buying this, things like these ruin a game in my opinion. Why people still buy them is beyond me.
I understand your concern as well, but I use it more for CC and other beginning stuff such as learning where the major cities are and was are some of the key components in each city.
If my local retailer will sell it' I'll freacking buy it, because for being a huge book, the price is pretty nice. Though I'm not spoilering the game before playing it, absolutely.