Dear Love

A perfect gift for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or just because, Dear Love is a joyful, vibrant keepsake for couples and celebration of lasting romance.

In a world that often equates love with impersonal, cookie-cutter gifts, Dear Love offers a sweet moment to reflect on our love stories and dream about your possibilities as a couple. The thirty heartfelt suggestions in this bite-sized and poignant book encourage lovers to explore new ways of strengthening their relationship and affirming their bond.

Examples include:

• Let’s lie in a river, kayak on a lake, or dawdle on a dock.
• Let’s eat breakfast late, with no place to be.

• Let’s be grateful for each other and what we have.
• Let’s eat takeout from the couch and watch something to make us laugh.
• Let me tell you “I love you” and take a pause to really hear it.
• Let's remember moments will come and go, but our memories will remain.

With sentiments that offer us an opportunity to think deliberately about our partner, Dear Love is a compact and colorful gift book that celebrates one of life's most profound connections.

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