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HIGHLIGHTS

ART

COMICS

COOKING

CRAFTS

DESIGN

FANTASY

FASHION

FILM

GRAPHIC NOVELS

INTERIORS

PHOTOGRAPHY

POP CULTURE

SCIENCE

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ONLY WHAT’S NECESSARY TEXT, ART DIRECTION, AND DESIGN BY CHIP KIDD

304 Pages, 450 Images | 305 x 229 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $40.00 Rights Sold: German

ANDY GOLDSWORTHY: Ephemeral Works BY ANDY GOLDSWORTHY 368 Pages, 400 Images | 279 x 356 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $85.00

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NEW YORK AIR BY GEORGE STEINMETZ 224 Pages, 120 Images | 267 x 305 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $40.00

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FIFTY PLACES TO CAMP BEFORE YOU DIE BY CHRIS SANTELLA 224 Pages, 40 Images | 178 x 203 | Hardcover Spring 2016 | $24.95

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Sweet, Stylish Cakes to Make and Decorate

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L IS FOR LAYER CAKE BY TESSA HUFF 276 Pages, 200 Images | 203 x 203 | Hardcover Spring 2016 | $29.95

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HAMBURGER AMERICA: The Cookbook BY GEORGE MOTZ 224 Pages, 75 Images | 191 x 241 | Hardcover Spring 2016 | $24.95

THE SIMPSONS FAMILY HISTORY by MaTT GroEninG 304 Pages, 400 Images | 241 x 273 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $35.00 Rights Sold: French, German, Czech, Spanish

THE FOREST FEAST by Erin GlEEson 240 Pages, 240 Images | 203 x 279 | Hardcover Spring 2014 | $35.00 Rights Sold: Dutch, French, German, Italian

BROOKLYN STREET STYLE

by sHaWn daHl and anya saCHaroW, PHoToGraPHs by siouX nEsi 240 Pages, 200 Images | 160 x 240 | Paperback Fall 2015 | $24.95 Rights Sold: German

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by andrEW HoWiCk ForEWord by barbara sinaTra 224 Pages, 250 Images | 241 x 292 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $50.00 Rights Sold: German

MY LITTLE PONY by Mary JanE bEGin 216 Pages, 200 Images | 251 x 229 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $29.95

GERTIE SEWS VINTAGE CASUAL by GrETCHEn HirsCH 224 Pages, 400 Images | 203 x 248 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $35.00

ART

For 40 years, Andy Goldsworthy has worked with an extraordinary range of natural materials, often at their source. On an almost daily basis, he makes works of art using the materials and conditions that he encounters wherever he is, be it the land around his Scottish home, the mountain regions of France or Spain, or the sidewalks of New York City, Glasgow, or Rio de Janeiro. Out of earth, rocks, leaves, ice, snow, rain, sunlight, and shadow he makes artworks that exist briefly before they are altered and erased by natural processes. Ephemeral Works features approximately two hundred of these works, selected by Goldsworthy from thousands he has made between 2001 and the present, and arranged in chronological sequence, capturing his creative process as it interacts with material, place, and the passage of time and seasons.

William Wegman

Paintings and Other Stories

William Wegman’s postcard paintings reflect a lifetime of thinking about the role of narrative, perspective, art history, popular culture, humor, and philosophy in art. Starting with one or more postcards, Wegman constructs painted stories, weaving together scenes that range from intimate interiors to cosmic vistas, filling audaciously complex spaces with intriguing incident. The paintings reflect and amplify the universal, encyclopedic, and mysterious qualities of Wegman’s vast collection of vintage postcards. As Roberta Smith said in the New York Times, “The postcards might almost be seen to function a bit like his signature Weimaraners. They are endearing to begin with, but once Mr. Wegman has put them through their paces, they become much more.”

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Paintings and Other Stories with Mark Doty, Bob Elliott, Martin Filler, Amy Hempel, Robert Krulwich, & Susan Orlean

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ONLY WHAT’S NECESSARY TEXT, ART DIRECTION, AND DESIGN BY CHIP KIDD 304 Pages, 450 Images | 15000 Words | 305 x 229 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $40.00

Charles M. Schulz’s approach to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in “only what’s necessary.” For 50 years, from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, Schulz wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In all, 17,897 strips were published, making it “arguably the longest story ever told by one human being,” according to Professor Robert Thompson. In Only What’s Necessary, renowned designer Chip Kidd assembles the longawaited follow-up to Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz, by focusing on Schulz’s artistry—not the merchandise that was featured in his first book. Rights Sold: German

COMICS

The names Joe Simon and Jack Kirby are synonymous with comic books, and together their partnership (which began in the 1940s) ushered in the golden age of comics and greatly influenced everything that followed. The Simon and Kirby Studio created such memorable characters as Captain America and the Sandman, and were the first to publish in comic books the genres of western, crime, horror, and romance (later appropriated by Roy Lichtenstein for his pop art paintings). Over the course of three decades, together they wrote and illustrated several hundred comics, many of which have never been reprinted since they were first published in the 1940s and ’50s.

KIRBY: King of Comics by Mark EVaniEr, inTroduCTion by nEil GaiMan 224 Pages, Images throughout | 5000 Words | 229 x 311 | Hardcover Spring 2008 | $45.00

Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books’ most popular characters including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, Darkseid, and The New Gods. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. There were comics before Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the forties on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well—the authorized celebration of the one and only “King of Comics” and his groundbreaking work. Rights Sold: French, Spanish, Italian

Will Eisner (1917–2005) is universally considered the master of comics storytelling, and is best known for his iconic comic strip The Spirit and for his seminal work A Contract With God. Considered the first significant graphic novel, upon publication in 1978 it ushered in a new kind of personal, non-super-hero genre of comics storytelling. Since then, Eisner went on to write and illustrate over 20 award-winning graphic novels. Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel by noted historian Paul Levitz celebrates Eisner by including not only unpublished and rare art, photographs, letters, and sketches from the archives, but original interviews with creators such as Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Scott McCloud, Jeff Smith, and Neil Gaiman, all of whom knew and were inspired by Eisner and have offered their support to help publicize this long-awaited tribute to a comics legend. 7

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In Baked Occasions, Brooklyn’s beloved Baked chefs offer a year of puddings, whoopie pies, cakes, brownies, and more to commemorate holidays both expected and unexpected. New Year’s Day’s Hair of the Dog Cake (Rum-Flavored Hot Milk Cake with Broiled Brown Sugar Frosting), the Queen’s Birthday’s Chai Trifle, and Texas Independence Day’s Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake join Praline Ice Cream Cake for Mardi Gras, Chocolate Pop Tarts with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filling for Halloween, and 12 Days of Cookies for Christmastime. With more than 50 gorgeous photographs and 75 unique recipes, you’ll have everything you need to create a wide range of sweet treats for quirky festivities and traditional holidays all year round.

BBQ RULES BY MYRON MIXON 240 Pages, 90 Images | 191 x 241 | Hardcover | Spring 2016 | $24.95

In BBQ Rules, the third book from bestselling author and TV personality Myron Mixon, Myron goes back to the basics, offering readers essential old-school barbecue techniques. In barbecue, old school means cooking on a homemade coal-fired masonry pit, where the first step is burning down wood to make your own coals, then shoveling those coals beneath the meat, and finally cooking the meat over direct heat. That’s the way Myron’s daddy Jack taught him to barbecue and in BBQ Rules, Myron will show you how to get back to the basics. Including step-by-step illustrations, from building a pit, managing a fire without a thermometer, and the art of selecting meats and wood, and more—Myron offers the fundamental lessons to becoming a backyard pitmaster.

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Buying, selling, teaching, studying, and simply enjoying food is Chelsea Market’s mission. It hosts dozens of events and classes every week, and has seen the birth of thousands of recipes from its inspirational ingredients and knowledgeable experts. Now, to mark its first 15 years, Chelsea Market is offering a collection of recipes and anecdotes celebrating its eclectic food vendors, vibrant neighborhood, and celebrity personalities. Archival images accompany 100 photos of the finished dishes and lively shots of the market today.

Before Eataly, Gotham Market, or Smorgasburg, Chelsea Market was on the forefront of the maker’s movement and gourmet indoor halls, the epicenter for artisanal vendors—from bakers to barbers, spice merchants to florists, and more. This is the DIY guide to the iconic market, packed with tips, recipes, and tutorials from the experts on making your own pasta, selecting ripe produce, flavoring salts, infusing oils (and spirits), butchering meat, all in one beautiful book.

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HEY THERE, DUMPLING! BY KENNY LAO 208 Pages, 50 Images | 40000 Words | 216 x 241 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $29.95

Kenny Lao loves dumplings. Growing up, his fondest memories were the dumpling parties that filled his house with friends and family. Everyone gathered in the kitchen and took a place in line to create the dumplings: making fillings, stuffing and wrapping, and all the way down to the stove for pan-frying and steaming. In Hey There Dumpling!, Lao brings the party to you, showing you how easy it is to make delicious dumplings. With more than 100 recipes, there is no shortage of dishes. Lao embraces all flavors in his succulent dumpling creations.

THE EVERYDAY ART OF GLUTEN-FREE BY KAREN MORGAN 232 Pages, 100 Images | 40000 Words | 191 x 232 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $24.95

The Everyday Art of Gluten-Free features 100 of your favorite comfort foods transformed into gluten-free delights. Whether you’re a born-and-bred Texan depressed without kolache, a Portland donut-head, or a Midwesterner dying to eat a good casserole again, these treats boast the same taste, texture, and appearance as their gluten-based inspirations. Some might even say better, especially those who have tried Karen’s legendary lemon-raspberry pop tarts. The secret to creating authentic texture is in Morgan’s famous gluten-free flour blends for typical doughs—cake/muffin, pasta, and bread. Divided by dough type, The Everyday Art of Gluten-Free empowers its readers to make virtually any recipe into a delicious, gluten-free version.

FIRST PRIZE PIES BY ALLISON KAVE 224 Pages, 75 Images | 40000 Words | 229 x 229 | Hardcover Spring 2014 | $29.95

L is for Layer Cake

Sweet, Stylish Cakes to Make and Decorate

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First Prize Pies, a boutique, made-to-order pie business that originated on New York’s Lower East Side, has become synonymous with tempting and unusual confections. For the home baker who is passionate about seasonal ingredients and loves a creative approach to recipes, First Prize Pies serves up 52 weeks of seasonal and eclectic pastries. With her interesting “piea-week” format, Allison shares her secrets behind fan favorites as well as pies that have actually won first prize in bake-offs.

L IS FOR LAYER CAKE BY TESSA HUFF 276 Pages, 200 Images | 203 x 203 | Hardcover | Spring 2016 | $29.95

Tessa Huff ’s collection of 150 classic and innovative recipes will teach home bakers the tools they need to turn their hobby into a craft, something to impress their friends (and themselves). Ranging in topics from textured buttercream to candied citrus and chocolate accents, L Is for Layer Cake is the first book specific to layer cakes that couples unique recipes with cake design. Tessa teaches the reader how to make something beyond plain chocolate cake and vanilla buttercream with easy-to-follow instructions for embellishments and other details.

HONEY AND JAM by HannaH QuEEn 224 Pages, 135 Images | 80000 Words | 191 x 229 | Hardcover Spring 2015 | $29.95

The farm-to-table movement has created a passion for incorporating farm-fresh produce into our meals, but what about dessert? With each season offering a bounty of fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs waiting to be transformed into sweet delicacies, it’s time there was a cookbook that celebrated the glory of farm-fresh cakes. From the citrus of winter to the bountiful squash of summer, Honey and Jam celebrates the freshest ingredients at the farmers’ stand in a collection of 80 classic and modern cake recipes punctuated by Hannah Queen’s signature mouthwatering, rustic photographs. Rights Sold: German

Love ’em or hate ’em, foods like kale and tofu incite strong opinions. The first in this new series, The I Hate Kale Cookbook and The I Hate Tofu Cookbook offer redemption to the haters and hope to the lovers. Designed to convert the staunchest of critics, the recipes are easy to follow and unintimidating for novice—and skeptical—cooks. The books include 35 easy recipes that take into account what the haters dislike— texture, smell, taste—to help them open up their minds and change a hate into a love. Or at least a like. Dishes like Spicy, Lemon Kale; Kale and Walnut Pesto; Cashew, Tofu, and Broccoli Stir Fry; and Salsa and Tofu Breakfast Burrito have the power to convert. With recipes that deliver on the promise of deliciousness, collected in a slim, attractive, and giftable volume, salvation is at hand.

THE FOREST FEAST: Simple Vegetarian Recipes from My Cabin in the Woods by Erin GlEEson 240 Pages, 240 Images | 203 x 279 | Hardcover | Spring 2014 | $35.00

Talented artist and professional food photographer Erin Gleeson began her blog, The Forest Feast, in 2011 to document the beauty and simplicity of vegetarian food. Often conceived from what arrives in her weekly CSA box, her recipes contain very few ingredients (fewer than five in many cases) and are notable for their simplicity and creative flavors. Erin‘s goal is to surprise readers with unusual flavor combinations, and she shoots her recipes in a woodland setting to highlight their simple and rustic beauty. Presented in a unique design with Erin’s own watercolor paintings and hand lettering, this book will be one part art book and one part cookbook in the tradition of top-selling Home Made by Yvette van Boven. Rights Sold: Dutch, French, German, Italian

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MEDITERRANEAN VEGETARIAN FEASTS BY AGLAIA KREMEZI 256 Pages, 100 Images | 35000 Words | 229 x 254 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $35.00

While looking through photographs of family meals past, Aglaia Kremezi came to a realization—she had been a vegetarian for most of her life without even realizing it! In Mediterranean Vegetarian Feasts, Kremezi, who first introduced Greek cooking to an American audience with her James Beard Award–winning The Foods of Greece (STC, 1993), is going back to her roots, rediscovering the delicious, fresh, healthy, easy-to-make recipes she grew up with. In this book, Kremezi explores the traditional plant-based foods of the Mediterranean in 150 inspiring recipes, including Flat Bread with Dried Figs, Roquefort Cheese, and Rosemary; Santorini Fava with Braised Capers and Onions; and Rose Petal and Yogurt Mousse.

MY PRAIRIE COOKBOOK BY MELISSA GILBERT 208 Pages, 140 Images | 31000 Words | 191 x 241 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $24.95

Inspired by the food eaten on the hit TV show Little House on the Prairie, this book offers fans comforting family recipes and childhood favorites from Laura “Half Pint” Ingalls herself. From prairie breakfasts and picnic lunches, to treats inspired by Nellie’s restaurant, My Prairie Cookbook includes all of the down-home classics viewers loved to see the Ingalls family enjoy on the show: crispy fried chicken, pot roasts, baked ham, corn bread, apple pie, and easy, comforting casseroles. Eighty simple and delicious dishes are peppered with Melissa Gilbert’s own personal memorabilia from her years on the show, including behind-thescenes stories, anecdotes, and more than 100 never-before-seen treasured scrapbook images. Rights Sold: French

HAMBURGER AMERICA: The Cookbook BY GEORGE MOTZ 224 Pages, 75 Images | 191 x 241 | Hardcover | Spring 2016 | $24.95

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Hamburger America: The Cookbook will explore how to make the best regional burgers, getting into the methods—smoking, steaming, deep-frying, grilling, breading, poaching—that lead to a truly Great American Hamburger. Each chapter will be dedicated to a specific regional burger, a bit of history about the method, and details on how to create your own piece of American food history right at home. Written by George Motz, the author of Hamburger America and the New York Times–certified “leading authority” on hamburgers, Hamburger America: The Cookbook is the next great addition to Motz’s massive hamburger empire.

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DOODLE BRAIN SPA BY DAWN DEVRIES SOKOL 192 Pages, 192 Images | 5000 Words | 165 x 203 | Paperback Spring 2016 | $16.95

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Doodle Brain Spa will inspire novice and advanced doodlers alike to use doodling as a way to “escape” and de-stress. The book begins with a discussion of turning off and tuning out, doodling as a method for finding your “zone,” and suggested materials, tips/ techniques, and inspirations for doodles and words. Readers will let their minds wander and relax while doodling on the following pages of soft, muted tones, calming quotes, nature influences, and Mehndi-inspired pencil doodles. With prompts and starter suggestions for getting your creativity flowing, Doodle Brain Spa is the ultimate retreat for the busy mind.

The mid-20th century was an amazing time for American women’s fashion! Following the war, women started looking to American designers rather than French couture houses for inspiration and to demand clothing they could move in, even play in. In this followup to Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing, Gretchen “Gertie” Hirsch celebrates the classic casual styles that icons like Katharine Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn, and Rosie the Riveter made famous— think wide-legged trousers, fitted capri pants, beach rompers, knit tops, jeans, and day dresses.

GERTIE’S ULTIMATE DRESS BOOK BY GRETCHEN HIRSCH 208 Pages, 400 Images | 203 x 254 | Hardcover | Spring 2016 | $35.00

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Every vintage-inspired sewist dreams of a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns that a sewing-obsessed girl could ever need. The first half of the book focuses on dress-making techniques. The second half features 25 dresses for day/casual, work, and evening/party occasions. All of the dress are made by mixing and matching master bodices, skirts, sleeves, pockets, collars, and cuffs (that can then be further mixed and matched by readers for endless variety).

HANDMADE FOR THE GARDEN BY SUSAN GUAGLIUMI 208 Pages | 210 x 254 | Paperback | Spring 2014 | $27.50

The DIY craze has moved beyond the craft room, into the kitchen, and outside to the garden. Canning, preserving, gardening, soapmaking, beekeeping, and chicken-raising all look appealing to the 21st-century crafter, and in Handmade for the Garden, Susan Guagliumi shares a treasure trove of original projects that she has been perfecting over the last 10 years in her Connecticut garden. Relying on easy-to-find and repurposed materials, Guagliumi presents projects that not only make planting and growing efficient and successful but also add a personal touch to the gardenscape. Rights Sold: German

In Kaffe Fassett’s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, world-renowned quilter Kaffe Fassett demonstrates how basic geometric forms—squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, circles, and quarter circles—found in natural and manmade environments inspire his quilt designs, especially the 23 magnificent, inventive quilts showcased within and for which stepby-step instructions are provided. Rights Sold: French

KAFFE FASSETT IN BLOOM BY KAFFE FASSETT 192 Pages, 125 Images | 216 x 273 | Hardcover | Spring 2016 | $35.00

In Kaffe Fasset In Bloom, Kaffe Fassett explores flowers as a source of inspiration for his creative endeavors and shares a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process (projects and ideas as they “bloom”), featuring 15 new quilts and 5 needlepoints. Each chapter is divided by colorway, and includes the following: a fresh flower still-life as an opener; inspirational examples of flowers in decorative arts, textile arts, paintings, etc; the quilts and other projects designed especially for this book (with instructions); and at least one feature such as Kaffe’s floral fabric and ribbon collections, a floral mural painted by Kaffe for this book, or furniture upholstered in Kaffe’s floral needlepoint.

Kaffe Fassett in Bloom

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Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color. For example, the insects cochineal and lac produce pink, maroon, and purple. The root of the madder plant makes red. There are more than 500 species of plants that produce indigo blue, and bark and fungi can be used to make brown. The art and science of how to use these materials to produce color have largely been kept in use for the last thousand years by artisans who have continued to practice dyeing as set forth by their ancestors. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with natural dye extracts.

Ten years ago, Project Runway introduced millions of viewers to the high fashion world of Michael, Tim, and Heidi. The show also introduced a new star: New York’s ultimate fabric mecca, Mood Fabrics. Over 12 seasons of Project Runway, Mood has become a cultural fixture in the fashion landscape and now, with their first book, the experts behind this fabric powerhouse bring their fabric and fashion know-how to the sewing public. The Mood Guide to Fabric and Fashion is the ultimate guide for homesewers, fashion students, aspiring designers, and Project Runway fans who want to dig deep and learn everything they need to know to choose and use quality fabric to create successful, fashionable garments. 15

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Playful is a charming collection of 26 unique, modern projects for parents (and other adults) to make for young children as well as an exciting assortment of projects that kids preschool age and up can make alongside an adult. Divided into five categories—Playful Dress Up, Playful Toys, Playful Paper Crafts, Playful Repurposing, and Playful Art—the low-skill/high-style/low-cost projects include fair maiden and knight dress-up smocks, a tiger piñata, a parade of paper puppets, a convoy of trucks, a dollhouse made out of cardboard and bright duct tape, an art table, a cloth trapeze doll, and wooden pencil holders. Templates for artwork shown on projects are included with step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions. Rights Sold: German

Textile artist Anna Joyce’s design process is intuitive, relaxed, and rooted in the belief that we should live with color and pattern everyday. Inspired by vintage fabric, folk art, shapes in nature, and exciting new color combinations, Joyce’s unique projects showcase the beauty of the unexpected and the mark of the artist’s hand. In Stamp Stencil Paint, Joyce shares her signature hand-printing techniques and infectious enthusiasm for adding patterns to readymade surfaces such as fabric, ceramics, paper, leather, furniture, walls, and more. Following beautiful step-by-step photography, crafters learn new, easy skills to stamp, stencil, and hand-paint wonderful projects for their homes, wardrobes, and families.

THE EXQUISITE BOOK OF PAPER FLOWERS by liVia CETTi 192 Pages, 300 Images | 40000 Words | 216 x 251 | Paperback Spring 2014 | $24.95

Paper flowers are popping up on all of the major design and craft blogs these days, but there are very few instructions available to crafters who want to make these gorgeous blooms for themselves. The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers is a comprehensive how-to manual for paper-flower enthusiasts, presented by the premiere paper-flower maker in this country, Livia Cetti. Livia is best known for creating high style, gorgeous, and unbelievably realistic paper flowers, and in The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers, she shares her until-now secret techniques for 27 of her most popular flowers. Rights sold: Simpliﬁed Chinese, Korean

UP, DOWN, ALL-AROUND STITCH DICTIONARY by WEndy bErnard 288 Pages, 170 Images | 50000 Words | 187 x 244 | Hardcover Spring 2014 | $29.95

Recognizing this hole in the market, popular knitwear designer and top-down knitting guru Wendy Bernard seized the opportunity to create a stitch dictionary that presents popular stitch patterns worked in all possible directions. Wendy first came up with this idea while working on the books in her Custom Knits series, all of which focus on using top-down, in-the-round techniques, but any time she wanted to apply a stitch pattern to a garment, she always had to re-chart the pattern. Realizing that knitters far and wide run into the same problem any time they want to customize a garment and incorporate a stitch pattern, Wendy had an “a-ha” moment.

UP, DOWN, ALL-AROUND STITCH DICTIONARY: Volume 2 BY WENDY BERNARD 288 Pages, 175 Images | 187 x 244 | Hardcover | Spring 2016 | $29.95

Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary, Volume 2 follows the popular, Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary. Unlike any other stitch dictionary, not only does the first volume provide stitch patterns in their “native” flat format, it also translates them so they can be worked in four different directions. Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary, Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off by adding hundreds of new stitch patterns. It is organized similarly by type: knit and purl, textured stitches, ribs, lace and eyelet, cables, plus a new chapter on mosaic knitting. Based on feedback from the first book, this time, when the swatch is reversible, the backside of the swatch as well as the front side is shown; in instances where a “top-down” version looks slightly different than the “bottomup” version, both versions are shown; some of the swatches that look different knit in the round are also included. A unique index at the end of the second volume lists all stitch patterns from both volumes so knitters will have an easy time when they’re trying to find a stitch pattern from either book. At the end of each chapter, Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary, Volume 2 includes a customizable pattern so that knitters can easily swap out stitch patterns to make their own unique knitted items.

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Lots of people want to lead more creative lives, but many find it difficult to make creativity a daily exercise. In Year of the Doodle, a follow-up to STC Craft’s successful Art Doodle Love and The Doodle Circle, Dawn DeVries Sokol solves the problem with a year’s worth of interactive prompts— starter doodles, quotes, questions, fun exercises—meant to get would-be doodlers interacting with their sketchbooks daily. Year of the Doodle opens with ideas for jumpstarting the doodle habit. Throughout are Sokol’s well-loved painted backgrounds interspersed with collaged bits of ledger, graph, and notebook paper. Year of the Doodle is not linked to a particular year like a calendar—instead, a year’s worth of entries are numbered sequentially so doodlers can start and finish whenever they want.

When Lotta Jansdotter steps out in one of her signature clothing pieces, fans always ask, “Did you make that yourself?” More often than not, the answer is, “Yes, and so can you!” And with that in mind, the style icon created Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style, a pattern book/inspiration guide anchored by five easy, versatile sewing patterns—skirt, dress, blouse, pants/shorts, and jacket/coat—and highlighted with quick DIY accessories including hats, bags, scarves, and jewelry. By straddling the line between sewing how-to and inspiration, Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style brings Jansdotter’s infectious and sought-after sense of style to new readers and long-time devotees of her brand in the most honest, beautiful way possible. 17

Aaron Draplin is one of the new school of influential graphic designers who has been able to combine the power of design, social media, entrepreneurship, and DIY aesthetic to create a successful business and way of life. This design monograph is a mid-career survey of work, case studies, inspiration, road stories, lists, maps, how-tos, and advice. Richly illustrated, it also contains humorous personal anecdotes and pointed commentary on the contemporary design scene.

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Enter the world of Faeries. Following in the footsteps of his popular Trolls and Faeries books, Brian and Wendy Froud lead readers deeply into the world of Faeries. Humans throughout history have always had special relationships and bonds with faeries, whether loving and helpful or at times destructive. This new book explores that complex relationship and the liminal state between the human and faery world where meeting and interaction occur. In Brian Froud’s Faeries’ Tales, readers encounter individual faeries, each with a story to uncover, as told by the faeries themselves. Many of the stories are familiar to humans, but the “true” story is told by the faeries. Similar to the Trolls fragments, the faeries’ tales are coupled with portraits, and interspersed with drawings, and studies of the mysterious and enchanting folk who flit back and forth between the human world and theirs.

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According to the New York Times, “Brooklyn, somehow, against all odds, became an internationally recognized icon of cool.” And so when eyes turn to New York City for style innovation, the gaze lands on Brooklyn. It’s the place where creative energy continues to generate the most compelling style stories. The next in the bestselling Street Style series, the book Brooklyn Street Style gets to the heart of what makes this borough unique. The guide presents fashion advice alongside more than 200 striking color photographs—all according to the gospel of Brooklyn. Chapters distill ideas on signature looks found across the borough—from the maker movement to eco-conscious fashion to hip-hop-influenced attire—as well as focus on key style elements such as headwear, beauty and skincare, accessories, tattoos, and more. Brooklyn Street Style displays the borough‘s diversity as well as its strong sense of independence. Brooklyn style is edgy, creative, and often localized by neighborhood. It’s not about chasing labels. It is stylish on its own terms, and it is dressing for life. Rights Sold: German

The term “Cat Lady” can evoke the image of an unfashionable, unkempt, and slightly unhinged spinster hoarding multiple cats. Cat Lady Chic serves as an antidote to this unflattering point of view. This small, gift book celebrates the Cat Lady with a compilation of artful, playful, and sophisticated images of some of the most renowned, beautiful, and accomplished women in modern history with the cats they love. The volume features a sharp, funny introductory essay on the “Cat Lady” conundrum along with scores of photographs of felines paired with famous feline fans across a spectrum of backgrounds, including figures such as Audrey Hepburn, Georgia O’Keeffe, Nina Simone, Marilyn Monroe, Zelda Fitzgerald, Lana Del Rey, Lauren Bacall, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, and more. There are also a few fine art representations from the 19th and 20th centuries, placed throughout. Rights Sold: German, French

Make-up, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. Lisa Eldridge, one of the world’s foremost make-up artists—with a very large and loyal public following of her own—has written the first real history of the subject. Face Paint explores the reasons behind make-up’s use, the actual materials employed and manufactured through the ages, the icons that people emulate and how they achieved their effects, the impact on women’s lives, and the present and future of make-up from high-profile practitioners and artists to cosmetic breakthroughs. Along with the glamorous trappings, this is also about women’s history and the ways in which we can understand their story through the prism of make-up. 21

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HOW TO WEAR JEWELRY BY JINNE LEE 128 pages, 175 Images | 5000 Words | 144 x 165 | Flexibound Spring 2016 | $12.95

From a classic strand of pearls to an eclectic stack of trendy bracelets, How to Wear Jewelry is a must-have for anyone who loves wearing jewelry and is looking for new ways to style and update their collection. Each chapter features a different type of jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, and more) and offers 55 styles annotated with tips and variations. An overview of basic styles and motifs, types of materials, how to clean, fix, and display jewelry, can also be found in this charming little book. With 175 illustrations and a beautiful, affordable package, How to Wear Jewelry is the ideal gift to give with jewelry. COVER NOT FINAL

W: STORIES EDITED BY STEFANO TONCHI 256 Pages, 250 Images | 15000 Words | 254 x 330 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $75.00

W magazine is renowned for its avant-garde fashion stories, those elaborate confections of magic and mystery that have inspired and captivated readers for more than 20 years. Never afraid to take risks, and certainly not one to cater to commercial tastes, W has forged a unique path in the crowded world of fashion magazines with its lengthy and imaginative stories (known as editorials) that launch the reader on fantastic journeys beyond mere fashion into supernatural realms. The subjects of these narratives are more than just models; they’re actors (some of them quite literally) in a drama being played out across the pages. This volume collects more than ten of the most remarkable of these stories from the past two decades, each in its entirety, including never-before-seen outtakes and concept-development material such as sketches, polaroids, and inspiration boards provided by the photographers and stylists. Each story was the centerpiece of the issue it appeared in, and each rides the razor’s edge between outrageously provocative and enchanting, from the bizarre (Steven Klein’s “One for the Ages”) to the alien (Tim Walker’s “Planet Tilda”) and whimsical (Paolo Roversi’s “Carnevale”). These and other stories by Klein, Walker, and Roversi, as well as Steven Meisel, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and Alex Prager, are featured. Subjects such as Tilda Swinton, Kate Moss, Madonna, Kristin McMenamy, Stella Tennant, and Amber Valletta make their appearance on the stage. As a creative outlet, many photographers now create short films while on set to accompany their still images; inside the book will be a special code providing access to selected short films shot by Meisel, Walker, Klein, and Prager based on the stories featured in the book. Rights Sold: German

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THE ART OF DREAMWORKS ANIMATION by raMin ZaHEd, ForEWord by JEFFrEy kaTZEnbErG, inTroduCTion by bill daMasCHkE 324 Pages, 325 Images | 30000 Words | 254 x 305 | Hardcove Spring 2014 | $50.00

Founded in 1994 by Steven Spielberg, David Geffen, and Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation quickly became a worldrenowned animation studio with blockbuster franchises including Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda. Though its earliest films, such as The Prince of Egypt, feature traditional handdrawn cel animation, DreamWorks soon forayed into claymation with Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit, and transitioned into advanced computer animation with films such as Antz, Shark Tale, and How to Train Your Dragon. Brimming with concept art, preproduction designs, and character sketches, The Art of DreamWorks Animation marks the studio’s 20th anniversary and offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into its archive. Essays by DreamWorks visionaries such as Spielberg and Katzenberg provide insider perspectives on the studio’s most popular films, as does running commentary from artists and directors on all of DreamWorks‘ 30 projects to date. Rights Sold: ANZ, French

THE WES ANDERSON COLLECTION: The Grand Budapest Hotel by MaTT ZollEr sEiTZ, inTroduCTion by annE WasHburn 256 Pages, 300 Images | 50000 Words | 238 x 286 | Hardcover Spring 2015 | $35.00

This companion to the New York Times bestselling book The Wes Anderson Collection takes readers behind the scenes of the Oscar®-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel with a series of interviews between writer/director Wes Anderson and movie/ television critic Matt Zoller Seitz. Learn all about the film’s conception, hear personal anecdotes from the set, and explore the wide variety of sources that inspired the screenplay and imagery—from author Stefan Zweig to filmmaker Ernst Lubitsch to photochrom landscapes of turn-of-thecentury Middle Europe. Also inside are interviews with costume designer Milena Canonero, composer Alexandre Desplat, lead actor Ralph Fiennes, production designer Adam Stockhausen, and cinematographer Robert Yeoman; essays by film critics Ali Arikan and Steven Boone, film theorist and historian David Bordwell, music critic Olivia Collette, and style and costume consultant Christopher Laverty; and an introduction by playwright Anne Washburn. Previously unpublished production photos, artwork, and ephemera illustrate each essay and interview. The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel stays true to Seitz’s previous book on Anderson’s first seven feature films, The Wes Anderson Collection, with an artful, meticulous design and playful, original illustrations that capture the spirit of Anderson’s inimitable aesthetic. Together, they offer a complete overview of Anderson’s filmography to date.

Star Wars and sequential art share a long history: Star Wars debuted on the comic-book page in 1977, when Marvel Comics began publishing a six-part adaptation of the first film, which morphed into a monthly comic book. Now, more than three decades later, new series by Dark Horse Comics continue to expand the Star Wars galaxy. The second book in the Star Wars Art series, Star Wars Art: Comics brings together the very best artwork from the entire history of Star Wars comics publishing, showcasing original art from the top comics artists working in the industry. Rights Sold: French

From Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston to Doug Chiang, Ryan Church, Iain McCaig, Erik Tiemens, and the next generation of animation and video-game artists, Star Wars Art: Concept collects, for the first time ever, the very best Star Wars conceptual artwork. Spanning the years from 1975 to the present, Star Wars Art: Concept is a fascinating look at the process of conceptual design. From pen and paint and paper to the digital realm, the result is the creation of breathtaking iconic worlds, vehicles, and characters that successive generations have embraced and made their own. Rights Sold: French

The instant success of Star Wars took Lucasfilm by surprise, but in 1978, an industry unto itself was born, consisting of trading cards, magazines, video games, and merchandise. The art created for these projects continues to expand the limits and celebrate the iconography of the Star Wars galaxy. Now the third book in the Star Wars Art series, Illustration, collects the best of these artworks, as curated by George Lucas. Featuring previously unpublished, rarely seen, and fan-favorite art from Mark Chiarello, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Tim and Greg Hildebrandt, Ralph McQuarrie, Jon J. Muth, Drew Struzan, and many others, Star Wars Art: Illustration explores the wide range of styles that illustrators have brought to bear on a galaxy far, far away . . . Rights Sold: French

In the decades since the Star Wars saga was released, it has become a phenomenon impacting cultures across the globe. Just as George Lucas drew upon the work of N. C. Wyeth and Norman Rockwell for his own visual inspiration, he has now invited more than 100 well-known and promising artists to draw upon the entire Star Wars galaxy for inspiration. Star Wars: Visions collects these magnificent artworks for the first time. 25

Trashed, Derf Backderfâ€™s follow-up to the critically acclaimed, award-winning international bestseller My Friend Dahmer, takes place after Derf graduates high school, when he and his childhood pals find themselves working as garbagemen in their hometown. Together they clean the streets of pile after pile of stinking garbage, overcoming the unique difficulties of each season and battling small-town bureaucrats and nuisances, all while trying to decide what they want to do with their lives. Inspired by Derfâ€™s own experiences, Trashed (like My Friend Dahmer) is a hilarious, stomach-churning, in-depth examination of this vast, unknown world, taking readers to a place they have never been before, in a way that only Derf, and comics, can. Rights Sold: French

THE IMITATION GAME BY JIM OTTAVIANI, ILLUSTRATED BY LELAND PURVIS 224 Pages, Images throughout | 20000 Words | 165 x 235 | Hardcover Spring 2016 | $24.95

The atomic bomb shortened WWII by months, and the whole world knew it, instantly. The British code-breakers shortened the war by years, but remained anonymous and their work a secret for decades. At their head was Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the German Enigma code. He committed suicide at the age of 41 after being convicted of homosexuality and forced to undergo ravaging hormone treatment. The Imitation Game shows his life as an eccentric genius, an Olympic-class runner, and a communicator of complex ideas. He kept one secret, to safeguard his country, but refused to keep another, which led to his destruction at the hands of that same country. COVER NOT FINAL

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ARTISTS LIVING WITH ART by sTaCEy GoErGEn and aManda bEnCHlEy 272 Pages, 300 Images | 30000 Words | 241 x 279 | Hardcover Fall 2015 | $60.00

Artists Living with Art is full of fascinating and often surprising revelations about the artworks a select group of the world’s most influential contemporary artists choose to collect and display in the intimacy of their own homes. (Just as Andy Warhol famously collected cookie jars, so do these 25 artists, all living in New York, collect art, and in some cases, mundane objects they cherish as art.) The works they display reflect remarkably diverse, eclectic, and often unexpected tastes. Many of these homes, some of which also function as studios, have never been seen and offer unique insight into each artist‘s personal life, creative process, and artistic practices, as well as what inspires them and who their friends are (many swap art with one another).

COLLECTED by FriTZ karCH and rEbECCa robErTson 352 Pages, 350 Images | 229 x 276 | Hardcover | Fall 2014 | $40.00

Experts in the world of styling, collecting, and decorating, Fritz Karch and Rebecca Robertson present Collected—a guide to becoming a collector, as well as a curated look at the oddities and elegance of collections around the world. Fritz’s quirky and brilliant eye pairs with Rebecca’s effortless style, to articulate the beauty of decorating with collections. The book teaches the basic principles of the hunt, and also shows the thoughtful style of various collections, from the accessible and affordable to the aspirational extreme. Rights Sold: German

ELLE DÉCOR The Height of Style by MiCHaEl boodro and THE EdiTors oF EllE dÉCor 224 Pages, 150 Images | 30000 Words | 216 x 279 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $45.00

Elle Décor is fashion for the home. For 25 years, it has inspired sophisticated tastemakers with its chic and of-the-moment mix of style, culture, and design. Elle Décor showcases 100 stunning rooms that have been hand-picked by Elle Décor’s editors from the magazine’s extensive archives. These are distinctive spaces that have stood the test of time, each room packed with lessons to inspire the style-makers of today. Elle Décor will teach readers how to bring the stylish ease, flair, and individuality of these rooms into their own homes.

FLEA MARKET FABULOUS by lara sPEnCEr 184 Pages, 200 Images | 197 x 248 | Paperback | Fall 2014 | $25.95

In her second book, New York Times–bestselling author Lara Spencer gives readers the inspiration and tools they need to tackle common design dilemmas in their homes, such as a tiny space, a dated style, a lack of storage, and a limited budget. Focusing on nine different rooms, each in its own chapter, she shows readers that all it takes is planning, shopping know-how, and a little imagination to create beautiful and comfortable homes that reflect their personal style.

For New York Air, George Steinmetz, the superb aerial photographer of the Earthâ€™s remote and exotic regions, turns his camera on one of its most dynamic cities. New York City, with its iconic skyline; its mix of modern architecture and historic buildings; its rivers and islands; its infrastructure of roads and bridges; and its rooftops used for every possible purpose, is his magnificent subjectâ€”the great stage for 21st century life. Shooting from a small helicopter in all seasons and from dawn to dusk, Steinmetz captures both the brute physical presence and the romance of the metropolis. Rights Sold: German

Few male stars in any medium have had an impact on our visual culture like Frank Sinatra, whose centennial falls on December 12, 2015. Like many of the greatest singers, he possessed an aura of sexuality, vulnerability, intensity, and charm, and all of these qualities came through in photographs. Sinatra focuses mainly on his heyday, from the late 1940s to the early 1970s, and includes both well-known and rare shots of Sinatra recording, in concert, and making films. Rights Sold: German

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The Art of Rocksteady Studios’ Batman: Arkham Trilogy is the first official look behind the scenes of one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful video-game series of all time. Collecting together the best preproduction art, concept sketches, background paintings, character turnarounds, and sketch-to-final-ingame comparisons from all three of Rocksteady’s core Arkham titles—Asylum, City, and Knight—this collector‘s tome takes fans through every stage of the creative process, from story work by legendary Batman writer Paul Dini to voice work by Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, as well as all of the concept art, development art, production art, and CG artistry in between. Key creative and development talent offer insights into the creative process through exclusive, candid interviews, making the book the definitive look back at six years of gaming innovation that have helped re-imagine the Batman mythos in yet another iconic incarnation.

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In 2014, The Simpsons celebrated its 25th anniversary. It is the longest running American sitcom, the longest running animated series, and the longest running primetime, scripted television series. In any list of the world’s leading families, the Simpsons would stand out. The Simpson family is often described as being “dysfunctional,” but it would be more accurate to say that in their quarter century of existence they have proven to be multifunctional, capable of Shakespearean wit, possessors of numerous and impressive talents and skills, paragons of emotional intelligence, and vastly knowledgeable about virtually everything. The Simpsons Family History tells the story of this typical, but also completely remarkable, family—rites of passage, milestones, achievements, travels (in space and time), genealogy, and more. This large-format, richly illustrated book is the ultimate family album. It is also the first Simpsons book to pay tribute to the extraordinary visual artistry that has made The Simpsons the most consistently entertaining, enlightening, and inventive show in the history of television. Rights Sold: French, German, Czech, Spanish

My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria presents, for the first time, a deeper exploration of the art and illustrations that comprise the beloved television show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. The show, which debuted in 2010, created a new wave of wildly obsessed My Little Pony fans, both young and old. From the My Little Pony brand’s inception in 1981, it has been a cultural staple–whether as a toy, a game, a television show, or a movie. This newest incarnation focuses on Twilight Sparkle as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her on a journey to learn about friendship, as well as a colorful, loveable cast of other ponies, including Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, and many more. 31

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THE STEAMPUNK BIBLE by JEFF VandErMEEr WiTH s. J. CHaMbErs 224 Pages, 150 Images | 35000 Words | 178 x 254 | Hardcover Spring 2011 | $24.95

Over the past 15 years, Steampunk—a mash-up of Victorian and sci-fi aesthetics with a splash of punk rock attitude—has gone from being a literary movement to a part of pop culture and a way of life. This subculture celebrates the inventor as an artist and hero, re-envisioning and crafting retro technologies including antiquated airships and steam-powered robots. The Steampunk aesthetic now permeates movies, comics, fashion, art, and more, and has given a distinct flavor to iconic events such as Maker Faire and the Burning Man festival. The Steampunk Bible is the first book of its kind, a fully illustrated compendium tracing the roots and history of this subculture, from the work of its godfathers Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, to the key figures who coined the word that would spawn a literary genre, to the vast community of craftsmen and artists who translated that spark into a lifestyle with clothing and accessories such as goggles, corsets, pocketwatches, and with an attitude to match. This ultimate resource, filled with scores of illustrations and photographs, will appeal to aficionados and novices alike as author Jeff VanderMeer takes the reader on a wild ride through the clockwork corridors of Steampunk past, present, and future. Rights Sold: Portuguese, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Simpliﬁed Chinese

THE STEAMPUNK USER’S MANUAL by JEFF VandErMEEr and dEsirina boskoViCH 256 Pages, 150 Images | 3500 Words | 178 x 254 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $24.95

Like the bestselling Steampunk Bible, Jeff VanderMeer’s follow-up book, The Steampunk User’s Manual, features beautiful images and entertaining text about the incredibly popular sci-fi subgenre that imagines future technology and fashion via a 19th-century perspective and toolbox. This time around, Vandermeer emphasizes a different aspect of the retro-futurist movement. Steampunk at heart is about doing it yourself: relying on the past, while also innovating and coming up with something original. However, this aspect of DIY—and especially its playful elements—aren’t often found in the various crafts books available. This volume showcases practical and inspirational text that helps readers find their own individual path into being a part of Steampunk. VanderMeer’s new book provides a conceptual how-to guide across all aspects of Steampunk that motivates and awes both the armchair enthusiast and the committed creator. The idea here is to give readers points of reference that are both refreshingly down-to-earth and completely over-the-top—that utterly doable jewelry project juxtaposed with that stunningly crazy and jaw-dropping art installation. By combining the functional and the delightfully out-there, The Steampunk User’s Manual not only satisfies readers—it also entertains and inspires them at a very high level and provides an updated look at the world of Steampunk, which has already changed since the publication of The Steampunk Bible.

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COSMIGRAPHICS by MiCHaEl bEnson 320 Pages, 300 Images | 30000 Words | 241 x 305 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $50.00

In Cosmigraphics, Michael Benson, author of groundbreaking books of space photography, turns his attention to the history of the visual description and mapping of the universe. This is a story that begins in myth and ends with science. Selecting the most artful and profound examples of cosmic imagery, Benson chronicles successive cosmological models that capture our growing awareness of humanity’s place in nature, from terracentric to heliocentric to “galactocentric” to our current disaggregated decenteredness; shows how the invention and perfection of the telescope forced wondrous visions of unimaginable places; and explains why today photography alone cannot reveal the deeper truths about time and space in images. As much a work of art as it is of science, it includes hundreds of brilliant illustrations. Rights Sold: Simpliﬁed Chinese

BEYOND by MiCHaEl bEnson 128 Pages, 98 Images | 8000 Words | 229 x 279 | Hardcover Spring 2009 | $24.95

For everyone who’s ever wondered what the solar system looks like up close, this definitive collection of space exploration will satisfy your curiosity and inspire your imagination. Since the 1960s the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been sending unmanned satellites to explore the planets, moons, and sun. These probes have amassed a stunning visual record of other worlds, revealing not one but scores of new frontiers, from rust-red Mars to the ethereal rings of Saturn. In Beyond, author Michael Benson has pulled together the most spectacular of these images into one volume that focuses on the awesome appearance of these celestial bodies as well as what the photos actually reveal about the place in simple language children will understand. The book includes a glossary and index. Rights Sold: Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Korean

FAR OUT: A SPACE-TIME CHRONICLE by MiCHaEl bEnson 328 Pages, 228 Images | 25000 Words | 292 x 292 | Hardcover Fall 2009 | $55.00

In Far Out: A Space-Time Chronicle, author and filmmaker Michael Benson assembles an outstanding collection of astronomical images from observatories around the world and in space. Some of the resulting images are well known and have inspired millions of people; others, equally breathtaking, have never been published before. For this book, Benson has culled the very best, and organized them into a thrilling journey through space and time to the universe’s great places. Rights Sold: French, Spanish, Japanese

PLANETFALL by MiCHaEl bEnson 208 Pages, 150 Images | 15000 Words | 381 x 305 | Hardcover Fall 2012 | $60.00

In the span of a single lifetime, a momentous transformation in human consciousness has quietly taken hold: We are beginning to think of our home not as the Earth but as the Solar System. Thanks to the photographic output of a small squadron of interplanetary spacecraft, a picture of the visual splendor and variety of the Solar System is emerging. Each of these spacecraft is following the traditions blazed by the great Earthbound explorers, but when its destination comes into view, we can no longer call that dramatic moment “landfall.” Hence “Planetfall”—the moment of visual contact with the planets. Michael Benson’s masterful book Beyond: Visions of the Interplanetary Probes gave us a magnificent view of the Solar System culled from millions of photographs taken by unmanned spacecraft up to the end of the 20th century. Since then, probes built with more powerful cameras and greater maneuverability have looked deeper into the turbulent clouds and wheeling satellites of Jupiter; roamed the boulder-strewn red deserts of Mars; studied Saturn’s immaculate rings; and chronicled vast upheavals erupting from the Sun itself. And of course, they’ve shown us the surface of the ravishing Earth from space as well, a blue-white orb with a disturbingly thin atmosphere, as it plunges deeper into ecological and climatological crisis. These new images are the subject of Benson’s Planetfall, a truly revelatory photographic book that uses its large page size to reproduce the greatest achievements in contemporary planetary photography as they have never been seen before. Rights Sold: German, Japanese

SPINELESS by susan MiddlETon, ForEWord by sylVia a. EarlE 256 Pages, 200 Images | 25000 Words | 254 x 305 | Hardcover Fall 2014 | $50.00

In Spineless, acclaimed photographer Susan Middleton explores the mysterious and surprising world of marine invertebrates, creatures without backbones. Invertebrates represent more than 98 percent of the known animal species on the planet—they are the foundation of all life on Earth. They are also astonishingly diverse in their shapes, patterns, textures, and colors—in nature’s fashion show, they are the haute couture of marine life, exhibiting a seemingly endless array of unbelievable life designs. Alternately colorful, quirky, spindly, spiky, sticky, stretchy, squishy, squirmy, prickly, bumpy, bubbly, and fluttery, the invertebrates appear almost surreal in their abstract forms. Middleton’s book is the result of seven years of painstaking fieldwork across the Pacific Ocean, using photographic techniques that she developed to portray these fragile creatures. She also contributes short essays on the place of marine invertebrates in the tree of life; their many forms; and their lives in the ocean. There are also detailed descriptions, or profiles, of each species illustrated, written by Dr. Bernadette V. Holthuis, marine biologist. Middleton’s book is a work of art about nature and reveals hidden beauties of the seas. Rights Sold: German, Japanese

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In Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die, the newest addition to the Fifty Places series, Chris Santella explores the best destinations for the scenic, adventure-filled experience of camping. The book features the world’s top spots for setting up a tent, sleeping under the stars, and the wide array of activities that accompany these outdoor expeditions. Featuring classic spots in national parks, as well as more adventurous and less chartered terrain, the book takes readers on diverse outdoor adventures around the globe, with helpful information and tips that will appeal to novice campers and seasoned outdoorsmen alike.

In Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die, Chris Santella explores the best destinations for the diverse sport of paddling. The book features the world’s top spots for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Baja California, Indonesia’s Komodo Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula, as recommended by paddling experts. Compelling travelogues are complemented by beautiful and vibrant photographs of the locations and travel tips to help readers experience the destinations for themselves. Rights Sold: German

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