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Road & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars
Road & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars
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ABOUT
For car-obsessed 8–12-year-old kids who want to know everything from how engines work to the design process to how much they need to save to buy a Ferrari!
Buckle up for this full-color travel activity book with over 150 amazing color photos and 701 mind-blowing facts about big and fast cars! Under the hood you’ll discover:
• Incredible car facts like record-setting rides (check out the 763 mph ThrustSSC rocket car!) and answers to seriously silly questions (How do race car drivers pee during a race?)
• The science and history of cars from the Model T to electric cars to a Tesla in space!
• The coolest car-related jobs, like a Hot Wheels designer, the guy who created the Batmobile, a scientist who controls rovers on Mars, and race car drivers like Danica Patrick, Alexander Rossi, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Chloe Chambers.
• Awesome activities like drawing lessons (create your own car cartoon character!), matching games, quizzes, plus tons of jokes.
• The greatest cars from your favorite movies, shows, and games, plus sneak peeks inside the garages of your favorite famous car-collection celebs like The Rock, Lady Gaga, and Guy Fieri!
The only thing you’ll need for this road trip is a license for fun. So turn the key, step on the gas and let’s go!
STANDARD, PRIMARY, DM AND VARIANT COVERS
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.
PRODUCT TYPES
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