I don't do reviews. My taste is likely different than yours. My likes and dislikes are often emotionally based instead of determined by analysis and careful thought. I also don't want to deal with whatever legal hassles the U.S. government may decide to impart on me.
But I will tell you what I think about it...
I received the art-less pdf copy of the AEC for being a member of the
Labyrinth Lord Society. I liked it so much I ordered the
hardcover from Lulu even with the shipping costs. As mentioned in
actual reviews, it does a fantastic job of recreating the way my group of friends played "advanced" Dungeons & Dragons when we moved on from B/X.