When You Love a Dog

This adorable illustrated gift book highlights the joyful, wholehearted connection between humans and their dogs, capturing the playful moments, loyal companionship, and everyday adventures shared together.

When you love a dog, someone is always waiting with bright eyes and an open heart. Life fills with belly rubs, quiet walks, and small moments that remind you how good it feels to be loved.

This book celebrates the simple joys that make life with a dog so special. Through lively illustrations and gentle reflections, it captures everyday magic—from playful antics to the comfort of coming home to a loyal friend who understands you without a word.

Warm, affectionate, and lightly humorous, When You Love a Dog honors the little moments that become a lifetime of memories.

It’s thoughtful gift for dog lovers, pet parents, or anyone who knows the best moments are often the simplest ones shared with a dog.

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