Women & Children

The electrifying new novel from Lillian Fishman, author of Acts of Service, exploring our modern morals and mores in one young woman's pursuit of experience.

Everyone had a love story, but hers would be distinguished. It would mark her. She wanted to be so marked.

Prima arrives for her first year at college determined to enter the "lawless, sumptuous" world of true adulthood. When she begins an intimate relationship with her literature professor, the popular and enigmatic Heiss, she feels as if she has finally crossed into the terrain of womanhood. But Prima's experience is not only her own: she is on the radar of faculty and former students, eager to protect young women from encounters they may regret, or regard differently, later.

But Prima isn't interested in the court of public opinion. What Prima wants more than anything is to grow up.

Expertly pulling apart ideas of freedom and power, Women & Children explores the catch-22 of youth and the apparent contradiction we all experience in the pursuit of what we want. Is Prima's a grand love story, or a grave misuse of power? Are we capable of anticipating how we'll feel about experiences we had when we were younger? And what does retrospect steal from us?

Women & Children establishes Lillian Fishman as one of our most riveting, and most incisive, writers at work today.

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.

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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