Finch Bakery Disco Bakes and Party Cakes

A feast for the eyes and taste buds packed with 80 decorated party cakes and bakes for every celebration.

The second book from the bestselling duo behind Finch Bakery is an unashamed celebration of sugar, with a generous selection of showstopping sweet treats made for those extra special occasions.

Lauren and Rachel help you to perfect more than 50 sumptuous celebration cakes, plus recipes for crowd-pleasing deep-pan cookies and stackable traybakes, birthday party cupcakes, and luxurious macarons perfect for entertaining family, impressing friends and gifting to the ones you love.

Discover indulgent new flavor combinations and elevate your bakes to showstoppers with easy-to-follow techniques for decorating and finishing like tempering chocolate, adding crumb coating, piping buttercream, and icing scraping.

Whether it’s a birthday, name day, or anniversary; Halloween, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve – Disco Bakes and Party Cakes will help make your special day a sweet success.

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