Random House Children's Books
Seven Dishes Before Forever
Seven Dishes Before Forever
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ABOUT
Seven meals. One regret. A lifetime to lose.
Seventeen-year-old Zoe Hart is dying. In seven and a half minutes, her heart will stop beating and paramedics will find her and her sister at the scene of a car crash.
Right now, though, Zoe is in a diner. Schrodinger's Diner to be exact. A place that serves souls who are neither dead nor alive. Zoe is handed a menu with seven dishes, each one with the power to take her back in time. The deal is simple: undo her greatest regret before her final dish is served, and Zoe gets to live. Fail, however, and the fog beyond the diner awaits.
The choice seems obvious. Who wouldn't want a taste at a second chance? But there's no telling what memories the menu holds. And some secrets Zoe has spent a lifetime trying to forget.
You've Found Oliver meets They Both Die at the End in a stunning debut about facing your past to have a shot at a future.
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
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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