Pie vs. Pi

Pie and Pi face off in a laugh-out-loud STEM smackdown where dessert gets deliciously mathematical.

This raucous and hilarious picture book is bursting with science, technology, engineering, and math. Perfect for 5-to-9-year-olds.

Gather round for the big showdown!
Who is the greatest of all time?
The ambitious, delicious dessert Pie?
Or the nonstop, compute-till-you-drop number Pi?

When Pie and Pi go head-to-head, who will win?

In this boisterous picture book, everyone's favorite dessert takes on everyone's favorite irrational number.

• Pie is delicious, versatile, and beloved around the world.
• Pi is constant and dependable, essential to engineering, architecture, and navigation.

Written by a (hilarious) mechanical engineer, Pie vs. Pi features laugh-out-loud cartoon illustrations, math formulas that use pi, and a recipe for baking a mini pie.

Perfect for Pi Day, Pie Day, or any day you need a seriously silly STEM smackdown!

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