Veranda Enchanting Gardens

30+ breathtaking private outdoor spaces created by top designers and architects display the beauty of living with nature in this lavish garden coffee table book.

On this exclusive Veranda tour of private outdoor spaces around the world, you’ll discover tranquil retreats created by the world’s most talented landscape designers.

The glorious refuges in this intimate collection include:

• A haven in Greenwich, Connecticut with loungey terraces, wispy garden paths, and an abundance of flowers that offer moments of both rest and ramble
• A pastoral English wonderland that connects the rolling hills and meadows of a 7.3-acre estate to a historic farmhouse
• An desert garden paradise in Oaxaca’s Puerto Escondido that envelops a pavilion-style villa into the wild coastline
• A hidden meditative Maine courtyard offering peace and privacy
• A sunken California hideaway that’s a triumph of tropicalia, where lush, leafy “walls” and fanciful objets d’art unite

This is the perfect gift book for landscape design and interior decorating enthusiasts who appreciate how ideas from the world of interior design inform outdoor spaces and exterior design.

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