Around the World in 80 Seeds

Join expert grower August Beth on a globe-trotting gardening adventure.

"August's wonderful enthusiasm for growing vegetables spills onto every page of this delightful book. It's wonderfully informative, as well as pleasing to the eye." Charles Dowding


Grow truly different crops to transform your plate

Let gourmet gardener August Beth inspire you to be more extraordinary in your vegetable garden, with this practical compendium of surprising crops and distinguished varieties from right around the world. Alongside expert guidance on how to grow, August tells the unique stories and heritage behind each vegetable, salad green, herb, and edible flower, as she curates a bumper selection of the world’s best heirloom plants. So jump aboard for a globe-trotting gardening adventure and feast on tried-and-tasted crops with tales to tell.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs