Year by Year

This keepsake journal offers a dedicated space for parents to write an annual letter to their child over 18 years, creating a meaningful portrait of their time together.

Capture special memories and heartfelt reflections of your child from each year of their childhood. Inside this inviting book are prompts and questions to help you write a letter to your child every year of their childhood. Guided prompts help you archive the moments you want to hold on to from ages 1 to 18 and shift to help you capture the nuance of each age. When you are done, you’ll have a beautiful archive of the years you’ve spent together and the moments you want to keep close.

Fill out the book on your child’s birthday or as an annual tradition—then give the completed book as a graduation or wedding gift. It will be a delightful celebration of who they are, where they’ve been, and all they are becoming.

Year by Year was featured on The O List: Wellness Edition!

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