The Journal of Ink & Ardor

Record your fantastical reading adventures with this charming prompted romantasy journal—from your favorite dragon rider’s abilities to the most swoon-worthy quotes.

Fantasy romance aka romantasy is the wildly popular subgenre of fantasy that has strong romance elements and subplots. New to romantasy? The Journal of Ink & Ardor defines common bookish terms, guides you through each entry, and sets you off on the perfect journey through the genre. An introduction to all things romantasy, The Journal of Ink & Ardor is a must-have for readers, with:

• Journaling spreads to rate and review books and record swoon-worthy quotes
• Questions to answer for every read, from What’s your most unpopular opinion on this book? to If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?
• Space for pasting in your favorite fan art or adding your own sketches
• Guided activities for writing short epic love stories, casting movie adaptations based onyour favorite reads, and more
• An expansive recommended reading list so you’ll always know what to read next

With a sturdy hardcover, a handy ribbon marker, and a beautiful cover design that will fit in with any bookshelf, The Journal of Ink & Ardor will let you fall in love with your favorite stories and characters again and again.

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