Breakthrough Rapid Reading

Simple and accessible techniques to increase your reading speed and comprehension

In Breakthrough Rapid Reading, the former National Director of Education for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics presents his do-it-yourself program for improving your reading. This program outlines fundamental principles and skills that can be learned at home with the help of the drills and exercises provided. And because it lets readers choose their own materials and set their own pace, it's the ideal method for busy people juggling a full schedule.

You'll learn to:
• Cut down your backlog of business, professional, and technical reading, as well as your correspondence
• Easily recall the smallest details of practically everything you've read—even months later
• Read at high speed for hours without eye strain or mental fatigue
• Quickly absorb stock market reports, sales statistics, price changes, and speeches
• Gain more enjoyment from leisure reading, and read more of your favorite books faster
• Read through entire newspapers in the time many people spend reading one news story
• Read as fast as you can think in any material—and begin to think more clearly

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