Random House Publishing Group
What Women Want
What Women Want
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ABOUT
This book builds a bridge of understanding across the great divide that separates the sexes, providing candid information guaranteed to restore pleasure, peace, trust, and simple enjoyment to the life you share with the woman you love. Drawing on the startling confessions of more than 2,000 women interviewed especially for this book, What Women Want reveals the gritty, intimate truth as women see it. Inside is everything you need to know about:
The Dating Game: The twelve commandments for the first date. Who does the asking? Getting physical. Playing or getting serious.
The Lover She Wants: Setting the mood. Getting to yes. What turns her on. How she reaches satisfaction. Definite turn-offs.
The Husband She Loves: Advanced romance. Intimate communication– what women say they want and what they really want. Learning to listen.
A Hassle-Free Home: Why fights always begin in the kitchen. Divvying up the drudge work. Guilt-free guy time.
Going for the Golden: What makes marriage sweet enough to last?
Frank, funny, and truly definitive, What Women Want is the nuts-and-bolts guide that guarantees to rev up your sex life–and make your whole life as enjoyable as you always hoped it could be.
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