Abrams Spring 2016 International Catalogue

ABRAMS

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S P R IN G 2016

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INTERNATIONAL CATALOGU E

THE ART OF BOOKS SINCE 1949

ABRAMS

INTERNATIONAL CATALOGUE

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Appleseed

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F O R E WO R D S BY J . J . A B R A M S A N D K AT H LE E N K E N N E DY

The complete, firsthand chronicle of how Star Wars: The Force Awakens was created

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S E LLING POINTS he Making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the ultimate eyewitness account of the film’s complete production history – the fantastic work

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of the conceptual art team, the commitment to creating a new story in a

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saga that is loved around the world, J. J. Abrams’s helming of the massive

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production, and the post-production finesse of Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound – with exclusive reflections from Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher, as well as Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, and many others.

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A must-have for Star Wars fans, this authorised, all-access book – perhaps the most comprehensive documentation of an in-progress production ever written – will be an indispensable work for all movie fans and devotees of popular culture.

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Mark Cotta Vaz is a New York Times bestselling author of 36 books, includ-

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ing Industrial Light & Magic: Into the Digital Realm. J. J. Abrams is a director,

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producer, and writer, as well as the owner of Bad Robot Productions. Eighttime Academy Award–nominated Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm since 2012, has produced or executive produced more than 60 films.

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Star Wars Art

Ralph McQuarrie ■

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The definitive deluxe three-volume slipcase of Ralph McQuarrie’s complete artwork for Star Wars

S E LLING POINTS ■ The first and only complete catalogue of McQuarrie’s Star Wars art ■ Collects more than 1,500 pieces of conceptual, production, and licensing artwork

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alph McQuarrie is the most iconic artist in the history of Star Wars. He

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worked hand-in-hand with George Lucas to help establish the saga’s visual

aesthetic, its inimitable look and feel. Beyond designing Darth Vader, C-3PO, and

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R2-D2, McQuarrie produced hundreds of pieces of Star Wars artwork, including conceptual paintings, costume designs, storyboards, and matte paintings, as well as posters, book covers, and album covers – even Lucasfilm’s annual holiday cards – all rescanned and rephotographed for this book.

In Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie, readers will find the most definitive collection of the artist’s Star Wars work ever assembled, including hundreds of never-before-seen illustrations. Rare unpublished interviews, as well as

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recollections from McQuarrie’s colleagues and friends, complement and contextualise the art. Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie is a comprehensive tribute to cinema’s most beloved and influential concept artist.

Brandon Alinger is the chief operations officer of the Los Angeles branch of Prop Store and the author of Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy. Wade Lageose is a graphic designer/artist who specialises in the entertainment field.

David Mandel is an Emmy-nominated and Writers Guild Award–winning writer for Saturday Night Live (1992–95), Seinfeld, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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Star Wars: Frames ISBN 978-1-4197-0470-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-0470-3 UK £100.00 US $���.�� 15000 9 781419 704703

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Mad Men Carousel T H E C O M P L E T E C R I T I C A L C O M PA N I O N ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Mad Men is one of this century’s most popular and critically acclaimed TV shows, and this critical companion volume is the only book of its kind

A collection of Matt Zoller Seitz’s popular Mad Men essays, including never-beforepublished work

■ Matt Seitz’s Mad Men recaps on Vulture.com garnered between 300,000 and 500,000 unique page views each week ■ Mad Men’s final season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray November 2015

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ad Men’s storytelling is an entrancing puzzle. Its drama, spanning March 1960 through November

1970, follows the life of Donald Draper, a brilliant but damaged Madison Avenue adman.

What did it all mean?

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Mad Men Carousel will help viewers answer that question for themselves. The book collects all of Matt Zoller Seitz’s celebrated Mad Men essays, including never-before-published work on the first three seasons. Seitz’s critical analyses dig deep into the show’s themes, performances, and filmmaking; each episode review also includes brief explanations of locations, events, products, and scientific advancements that are important to the characters. New and longtime fans alike will discover a thoughtful and engaging companion to one of the most-acclaimed television series ever, with all seven seasons and 92 episodes covered.

Matt Zoller Seitz is the television critic for New York magazine and the editor in chief of RogerEbert.com. He is the bestselling author of The Wes Anderson Collection and The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel. He lives in Brooklyn.

Megan Abbott is an award-winning American author of crime fiction and non-fiction analysis. She lives in New York City.

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The Oliver Stone Experience ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ An extremely candid, personal, and comprehensive autobiography of Stone in interview form

Oliver Stone himself serves as guide to a no-holds-barred retrospective

■ Matt Seitz, a bestselling author, has established himself as one of America’s leading cultural critics ■ From the same author and designer behind New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestselling Wes Anderson Collection series

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liver Stone is one of the grand masters of American cinema. A multiple Academy Award–winning screenwriter and director

(Midnight Express, Scarface, Platoon, JFK, Natural Born Killers, Snowden),

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Over the course of five years, Stone and author Matt Zoller Seitz discussed the arc of Stone’s life and work with extraordinary candour.

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hood, his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, and his continual struggle to reinvent himself as an artist. Seitz was given unprecedented access to Stone’s personal archive, and these interviews are accompanied by never-before-seen material that dates back to Stone’s childhood in the 1950s, including personal snapshots, private correspondence, annotated script pages and storyboards, and behind-the-scenes photography. At once a complex analysis of a master director’s vision and a painfully honest autobiography, The Oliver Stone Experience promises

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to be as daring, intense, and provocative as Stone’s films.

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Matt Zoller Seitz is the television critic for New York magazine and the editor in chief of RogerEbert.com. He is the bestselling author of The Wes Anderson Collection and The Wes Anderson Collection: The Grand Budapest Hotel. He lives in Brooklyn.

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Never-before-seen colour photographs

by Jacques Henri Lartigue

S E LLING POINTS ■ In the age of Instagram, Lartigue’s saturated images of everyday life will strike a chord ■ Interest in colour photography by 20th-century masters is on the rise, as witnessed by discoveries of work by André Kertész, Walker Evans, Robert Doisneau, Robert Capa, and, now, Lartigue ■ A seductive vision of the good life in France ■ Among Lartigue’s many fans, Richard Avedon created the first book about him, and Wes Anderson uses his photographs as inspiration

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acques Henri Lartigue (1894–1986) was the best-known ‘amateur’ in

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the history of photography, famously discovered by the art world and

given an exhibition at MoMA in New York when he was in his late sixties.

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He began by recording the pastimes and customs of his wealthy Parisian milieu, indulging his fascination with sports and aviation, and throughout his long life he was never without his camera. His friendships extended

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to the superstars of French culture, but he also made thousands of photographs of his family, wives, and lovers. His work was irresistibly warm and engaging.

Although known for his black-and-white work, Lartigue loved colour film, experimenting with the Autochrome process in the teens and twenties and embracing Ektachrome in the late 1940s. His colour work, reproduced here for the first time, is astonishingly fresh: the French countryside, the women in his life, famous friends (Picasso, Fellini), and glimpses from his travels all come alive in this delightful book.

Martine d’Astier is the director of the Jacques Henri Lartigue Foundation and a former assistant of Lartigue’s. Martine Ravache is an art historian and photography critic.

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■ Accompanies an exhibition at Gagosian Gallery London, Feb 16–Apr 23, 2016 ■ Avedon and Warhol are two of the most famous artists of the 20th century ■ Warhol’s portraits of celebrities are endlessly reproduced ■ Avedon’s portraits include not only the rich and famous but also major political figures

A compelling exploration of two of the world’s most celebrated artists’ approaches to portraiture

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rtists Richard Avedon (1923–2004) and Andy Warhol (1928–1987) came to prominence in a time of profound change around the world. Amid that political and social upheaval, both men

became renowned for their work, elucidating themes of portraiture, celebrity, gender, politics, and reli-

gion. Avedon brought the personality of the sitter to the forefront, revealing his subjects’ inner selves.

Warhol created portraits and images that were emotionally opaque, glamorous, and impersonal.

Avedon and Warhol knew each other, and each had an abiding belief in the power of the image to seduce, amuse, and shock. They created original visions of the world around them, becoming two of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

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Michael Bracewell is a British writer and novelist. Ara H. Merjian is associate professor of Italian studies

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at New York University. Mark Francis is a director of Gagosian Gallery and former chief curator of the

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Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. John Richardson is a well-known art historian and curator. Philip

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Gefter is an American author and photography critic. His biography of Sam Wagstaff, Wagstaff: Before

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Domestic Scenes THE ART OF RAMIRO GOMEZ ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Lawrence Weschler is a widely read author of popular books on contemporary art and culture

Lawrence Weschler explores the provocative art of Ramiro Gomez

■ The first book on Ramiro Gomez, a compelling and provocative young LA Latino artist, and his encounters in the contemporary art world ■ Explores issues of cultural diversity and social justice, taking the reader from the LA Chicano community to mansions of Beverly Hills

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Mexican immigrant parents – bridges the divide between the wealthy and their usually invisible domestic help

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(the nannies, gardeners, housecleaners, and others who make their lifestyles possible). By inserting images of

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these workers into sly pastiches of iconic David Hockney paintings, subtly doctoring glossy magazine ads, and subversively slotting life-size painted cardboard cutouts into real-life situations, Gomez provides thought-provoking social commentary on class divisions.

In a deceptively gentle and entertaining essay, Lawrence Weschler engages with Gomez and his work, teasing out threads of meaning and feeling. It’s a fascinating journey for anyone troubled by questions of

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social equity, the chasms between cultures and classes, and the purposes and possibilities of art.

LA-born Lawrence Weschler is the award-winning author of Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees (about Robert Irwin), True to Life (about David Hockney), Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonders, and Everything That Rises: A Book of Convergences, among many others. He lives in New York City.

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Arthur Carter T H E G E O M E T RY O F PA S S I O N ■

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The definitive survey of the work of Arthur Carter S E LLING POINTS ■ An important work for followers of modern sculpture ■ Arthur Carter has large followings from his careers in investment banking, journalism, and the arts

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rthur Carter, who has spent much of his life in the worlds of finance and journalism, is an artist who

has created a range of geometric abstractions and whose

Orthogonal series will certainly have an important place in the history of sculpture. ‘Only squares and circles, lines

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and ellipses,’ he says, ‘can elegantly explain and simplify the complex meaning of life.’ In this comprehensive volume on his work, journalist Frank Rich contributes a biographical foreword and critic Robert C. Morgan describes Carter’s achievements as an artist, carefully analysing his place in the tradition of modern abstract art

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and the recent history of sculpture.

Frank Rich has written extensively about politics and the arts over a long career, most recently at New York Magazine. He is executive producer of the HBO show Veep. He lives in New York City. Robert C. Morgan is an art critic, art historian, curator, poet, and painter.

He has published numerous books on modern and contemporary art and artists, and he currently teaches at Pratt Institute. He lives in New York City.

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William Wegman PA I N T I N G S ■

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A M Y H E M P E L , R O B E R T K R U LW I C H , A N D S U S A N O R L E A N S E LLING POINTS ■ Wegman’s work respects no boundaries, appearing in venues ranging from museum retrospectives (including the

The first survey of William Wegman’s postcard paintings

Walker Art Center, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Centre Pompidou) to Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street, and The Colbert Report ■ Abrams has already published four art books about Wegman’s work, which have sold more than 125,000 copies combined

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with one or more vintage postcards, Wegman constructs scenes that range from intimate interiors to cosmic vistas, filling audaciously complex spaces with intriguing incident. Collected together, the paintings possess the universal, encyclopedic,

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and mysterious qualities of their source materials.

In addition to Martin Filler’s introduction, a stellar group of contributors responds to the work.

William Wegman is a pioneering video artist, conceptualist, photographer, and painter. He splits his time between New York City and Maine. Bob Elliott was formerly half the comedy duo Bob and Ray. Martin Filler writes about architecture for the

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New York Review of Books. Amy Hempel’s The Collected Stories was named one of the Ten Best Books of the Year by the New York Times Book Review in 2006. Robert Krulwich is the cohost of WNYC’s Radiolab. Susan Orlean is a staff writer for the New Yorker.

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Draplin Design Co. Pretty Much Everything ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Aaron James Draplin is a big personality and has a dedicated fan base, with more than 41,000 followers on Instagram and 36,000 followers on Twitter ■ Draplin Design Co.’s latest

A mid-career exploration of Aaron James Draplin and the Draplin Design Co.

edition of Field Notes sold more than 75,000 copies and was sold in more than 1,000 retail environments ■ Graphic design books authored by design celebrities, like Stefan Sagmeister, are strong sellers

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squire. Ford Motors. Burton Snowboards. The

Obama Administration. While all of these brands

are vastly different, they share at least one thing in common: a teeny, little bit of Aaron James Draplin.

Draplin is one of the new school of influential graphic designers who combine the power of design, social

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media, entrepreneurship, and DIY aesthetic to create a successful business and way of life.

Pretty Much Everything is a mid-career survey of work, case studies, inspiration, road stories, lists, maps, how-tos, and advice. It includes examples of his work – posters, record covers, logos – and presents the process behind his design with projects like Field Notes and the ‘Things We Love’ State Posters. Draplin also offers valuable advice

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and hilarious commentary that illustrates how much more goes into design than just what appears on the page.

With Draplin’s humour and pointed observations on the contemporary design scene, Draplin Design Co. is the complete package for the new generation of designers.

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Aaron James Draplin is the founder of the Draplin Design Co., based in Portland, Oregon. He has created print, identity, and illustration work for Timberline Lodge, Woolrich, Patagonia, Nike, Mark Maron, and Sasquatch Festival, among others.

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Vans: Off the Wall 5 0T H A N N I V E R S A RY E D I T I O N ■

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An updated edition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic sneakers S E LLING POINTS ■ Founded in 1966, Vans has garnered millions of devoted fans ■ Vans has 1,000 stores around the world ■ Vans is the third most popular sports company on social media, with 14 million Facebook, 2.8 million Instagram, and 925,000 Twitter followers

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sary, brings to life the Vans community of boarders, bikers, artists, musicians, and street culture, and the

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iconic shoes its members love to wear. With oral histories from Tony Alva, Joel Tudor, Steve Caballero, Stacy Peralta, Oliver Peck, and others – as well as two new chapters of original material – Vans: Off the Wall provides an intimate, visually stunning account of how the company has changed the face of pop culture since its founding in 1966.

Doug Palladini is vice president, general manager, at Vans. He has been a leader in action-sports media for more than two decades. Palladini was the founding editor of Snowboarder magazine and later served as group publisher for EMAP Petersen’s Snowboarder, Surfer, Skateboarder, Powder, Bike, Box, and Gravity magazines. From 1999 to 2001, he served as chief operating officer at Swell.com.

Brandweek named Palladini Marketer of the Year in 2006.

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clothed generations of fashionable men and women in

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studios, which have offered Art Deco works to all since

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the 1920s; collaborations with Paul Poiret, Pierre Cardin, Christian Lacroix, and Karl Lagerfeld; windows staged

by Nick Knight and Chanel; capsule collections from Victoria Beckham and Manolo Blahnik; posters drawn

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by Raoul Dufy, René Gruau, and Philippe Delhomme: the style showcase goes on and on. Here, the history of Printemps is presented in three luxurious pink volumes – one each on Fashion, Art, and Society – housed in an elegant white slipcase.

Sonia Rachline is a journalist and novelist who has written about fashion, lifestyle, and culture for Vogue France for 30 years. She has authored several books, including Maison Martin Margiela.

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ounded in Paris in 1975, Bonpoint creates children’s clothes that embody Parisian

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of childhood. Under artistic director Christine

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cutters, patternmakers, and graders cut and

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measure cottons, canvases, and woollens

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and create Bonpoint’s iconic A-line dresses,

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embroidered shirts, ‘grandpa’ vests, Liberty bloomers, and more. Behind-the-scenes photographs reveal unsurpassed quality, per-

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fect proportions, and flawless finishing – true high fashion for babies, children, and teens.

Bonpoint attracts customers such as Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, and Jane Birkin, whose children have all worn the brand. In this book, a random stroll through Bonpoint’s offerings and boutiques, as well as a look at the Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni is a British fashion jour-

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creative imagination of Christine Innamorato at

nalist who has collaborated with many designers. Her

work in her sketchbooks, shows that children’s

books include Loulou de la Falaise and Dior Glamour.

clothing can truly be high fashion.

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Inside Haute Couture B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S AT T H E PA R I S AT E L I E R S ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Features the most famous haute couture houses in the world, including Chanel, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, and more ■ Exclusive access to a world rarely

A rare look inside fashion’s most exquisite and exclusive design studios

seen by the public ■ Hundreds of gorgeous original images all by the acclaimed photographer Guillaume de Laubier

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French fashion is often closely tied to those of Parisian

addresses. With exclusive photographs by Guillaume

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de Laubier and text by Désirée Sadek, Inside Haute Couture offers a private tour of 10 meccas of French fashion. From the splendour of VIP reception rooms to the privacy of sewing ateliers, the daily lives of the most renowned figures in haute couture are showcased alongside the skilled artisans and their stunning creations. This book is an unprecedented journey into a world often closed to the public, against a backdrop

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of an exceptional architectural heritage.

Désirée Sadek is the editor in chief of ELLE Oriental in Beirut. In 2014, Business of Fashion named her one of the 500 most influential fashion personalities in the world. Photographer Guillaume de Laubier has worked for prestigious decorating and lifestyle magazines for more than 25 years, and his work is featured in a number of books, including The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World.

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runo Moinard (b. 1956) is one of the leading interior architects working

today. Based in Paris, his work can be seen

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in the Cartier stores in New York, Paris,

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and Milan; the Château Latour vineyard in

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Reims; boutique hotels such as the Chengdu

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in China and the Plaza Athénée in Paris, and

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the Grill at the Dorchester in London. Moinard

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has also stamped his signature on sumptuous

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apartments, mansions, and homes worldwide.

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and always focusing on light – offers luxury without ostentation. Here, in stunning new photographs and magnificent sketches, his work is presented in five sections: light, materials, luxury, blueprints, and furnishings, Serge Gleizes is the author of several books,

to inspire anyone looking for elegance and

including Abrams’ Pierre Frey. Jacques Pépion is

fresh ideas for interiors.

a French interiors and architecture photographer.

Givaudan: An Odyssey of Perfumes and Flavors ■

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entists, philosophers, and historians explore the his-

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tory and science of perfumes and flavours. Stunning

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photo-essays reveal the beauty of harvests around

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the world – the sources of Givaudan’s creations. The book reveals the ways in which tastes and scents engage the senses and enhance life.

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Annick Le Guérer is the author of Scent: The Mysterious and Essential Powers of Smell.

Caroline Champion has developed new theories on the idea of taste. Brigitte Proust is the author of books on the chemistry of perfume. Sean James Rose is a French journalist. Percy Kemp’s books include The Boone System.

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The Private Life of Napoléon THE BRUNO LEDOUX COLLECTION ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Previously unseen collection of 400 objects that belonged to Napoléon I or were associated with him, published for the first time

A stunning private collection of Napoléon memorabilia

■ Timed for the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo ■ Includes text by a group of experts on Napoléon and on French history ■ Napoléon memorabilia is highly collectable and sells at very high prices

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timeless symbol of power and ambition,

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Napoléon Bonaparte (1769–1821) spent

decades expanding France’s empire, enjoying magnificent success and suffering crushing defeats.

Featuring more than 400 never-before-seen objects, The Private Life of Napoléon allows a glimpse into the inner world of the French emperor.

Over the course of 24 years, collector Bruno Ledoux amassed a remarkable range of manuscripts, books, gold jewellery, porcelains, miniatures, arms, and even historic souvenirs, all created in honour of Napoléon and the French empire.

Written by a team of experts and historians including Michel Verge-Franceschi, Jacques-Olivier Boudon, Laetitia de Witt, Emmanuelle Papot, Xavier Aiolfi, Pierre Branda, Bernard Chevallier, and David Chanteranne.

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A VISUAL CELEBRATION OF SUNSHINE AND FUN FROM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHER GRAY MALIN S E LLING POINTS ■ Gray Malin’s photographs have been

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Wall Street Journal, among others

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hotels, Sperry, and Mercedes Benz

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■ Aside from gracing the walls of major tastemakers’ homes around

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the world, Malin is a star on social media and has more than 120,000

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followers on Instagram

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ray Malin is the artist of the moment for the Hollywood and fashion elite.

His awe-inspiring aerial photographs of beaches around the world are

shot from doorless helicopters, creating playful and stunning celebrations of light, shape, and perspective, as well as summer bliss. Combining the spirit of travel,

adventure, luxury, and artistry, Malin built his eponymous lifestyle brand from a deep passion for photography and interior design. His work forges the synergy between wanderlust and adventure, creating the ultimate visual escape.

Gray Malin is a photographer best known for his aerial beach photography, which he has transformed into a lighthearted, conversation-igniting, joyful brand. His work’s sense of adventure and escapism has turned him into a household name.

Malin is based in Los Angeles.

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Dream Treehouses E X T R AO R D I N A RY D E S I G N S F R O M C O N C E P T TO C O M P L E T I O N ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Alain Laurens’s Treehouse Living and Exceptional Treehouses have sold more than 24,000 copies combined

A richly illustrated tour of the world’s most spectacular treehouses

■ A visual delight with photographs of the exteriors, interiors, and the beautiful natural settings, as well as watercolour design sketches ■ Wide variety of architectural styles and locales, ranging from Europe to North America

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rench design company La Cabane Perchée presents 40 extraordinary treehouses designed and

built by the acclaimed team. Featuring houses in France,

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Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Russia, Italy, Spain, and the United States, Dream Treehouses showcases both

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exterior and interior images of each house. In addition, the book includes watercolour design drawings and descriptions of how each house was envisioned and built, offering a beautifully and extensively illustrated look into some of the most fantastic treehouses ever created.

Alain Laurens founded La Cabane Perchée in 2000 with watercolour artist Daniel Dufour, who imagines

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and designs the treehouses, and journeyman carpenter Ghislain André, who builds them with a team of carpenters and woodworkers. To date, La Cabane Perchée has constructed nearly 350 treehouses around the world, many of which are showcased in Exceptional Treehouses and Treehouse Living. Jacques Delacroix is an architecture, design, and fashion photographer whose work is also featured in Exceptional Treehouses.

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The New York Botanical Garden R E V I S E D A N D U P DAT E D ■

E D I T E D BY G R E G O RY LO N G A N D TO D D A . F O R R E S T S E LLING POINTS ■ Published to coincide with the Garden’s 125th anniversary celebration ■ Includes more than 200 stunning new photographs

by Larry Lederman along with reproductions of rare botanical art ■ The New York Botanical Garden continues to be a popular tourist destination, welcoming more than 965,000 visitors annually

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A gorgeous 125th anniversary edition celebrating one of the foremost botanical gardens in the world

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n The New York Botanical Garden, the institution’s remarkable history and collections are presented in

one magnificent volume. Through hundreds of exquisite photographs and reproductions of rare botanical art,

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the book celebrates this urban oasis’s 125th year as a place of unparalleled beauty in New York City and as an

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internationally renowned leader in plant research and conservation. This revised edition includes more than 200 new photographs and features added sections that offer in-depth views of the extraordinary plants, spectacular gardens, and award-winning architecture that define the 250-acre landscape. Archival and contemporary photographs beautifully document the Garden’s illustrious history and its ongoing development alongside essays that

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describe the origins and purpose of a botanical garden and provide a fascinating look at the Garden’s groundbreaking scientific discoveries since its founding in 1891.

Gregory Long, CEO and The William C. Steere Sr. President of the New York Botanical Garden, has led the institution since 1989 during an era of unprecedented growth.

Todd A. Forrest, Arthur Ross Vice President for Horticulture and Living Collections, is responsible for all of the gardens, grounds, and exhibitions at the New York Botanical Garden.

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How to Wear Jewelry 55 ST YLES ■

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A beautiful pocket guide to accessorising with necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more

S E LLING POINTS ■ Jewellery is a perennial favourite accessory for all ages ■ This book is the perfect impulse buy or add-on gift with jewellery ■ Featuring 175 illustrations, every chapter is packed with styling ideas and tips for creatively wearing jewellery

S PECIFICATIONS ��� colour and �� black-andwhite illustrations ��� pages ��� × ���mm • �½ × �½" Flexibind RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: APRIL JEWELLERY • FASHION • HOW-TO ISBN 978-1-4197-2019-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-2019-2 UK £7.99 US $��.�� 51295 9 781419 720192

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rom draping a classic strand of pearls to stacking on an eclectic set of bangles, How to Wear Jewelry offers 55 creative ways to

accessorise and style your bijoux. Covering a variety of materials, iconic designs, and trendsetting looks, this beautifully illustrated guide is a must-have for anyone who loves jewellery and is searching for fresh ways to wear favourite pieces.

Chapters dedicated to necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and pins include ideas for styling by season, new ways to mix and match materials, and handy tips for creatively displaying jewellery and properly caring for

your collection. Fully illustrated and beautifully packaged, How to Wear Jewelry is the perfect gift, reference, and keepsake.

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A Mother Is a Story A C E L E B R AT I O N O F M OT H E R H O O D ■

BY S A M A N T H A H A H N

S E LLING POINTS ■ Samantha Hahn is a highly sought-after fashion illustrator whose clients include J.Crew,

A keepsake collection of quotes for mothers of all ages, illustrated by renowned artist and blogger Samantha Hahn

Marc Jacobs, Refinery29, and the Paris Review, among others ■ Keepsake three-piece case, beautifully illustrated with watercolour quotes ■ Mother’s Day gift potential with placement opportunities in stores ■ Book will publish with complementary journal, Stories for My Child

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apturing Brooklyn-based artist Samantha Hahn’s modern sensibility, this inspiring

collection of quotes is hand-rendered in signature

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watercolours. With quotes that range from witty and irreverent to touching and thoughtful, each page presents sentiments and snippets of wisdom that speak to the spirit of motherhood.

Contributions come from literary icons, political activists, lifestyle bloggers, fashion designers, and more – and are chronologically organised into chapters on beginnings, comforting, teaching,

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encouraging, and letting go. This gift book is published in conjunction with a guided journal from Abrams Noterie, Stories for My Child. Together or separately, they make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or a baby shower.

Samantha Hahn is known for her lush and ethereal watercolours, which have been exhibited internationally. Her debut book, Well-Read Women, has been described as ‘an instant classic.’ She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

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Classic Topps Star Wars galaxy trading cards, illustrated by the biggest names in sci-fi, fantasy, and comics TR A D I N G CA R D BO O KS

S E LLING POINTS ■ Star Wars is one of the most recognisable brands worldwide, expanding beyond movies to animated television series, video games, toys, apparel, New York Times bestsellers, graphic novels, and more ■ Star Wars Galaxy collects all of the New Visions cards, showcasing the groundbreaking artwork that paved the way for future visual interpretations of the Star Wars galaxy ■ Star Wars Galaxy features an afterword by Drew Struzan, the most-celebrated artist in the Star Wars franchise and illustrator of the film posters, and a cover by award-winning fantasy artist Boris Vallejo ■ Stunning artwork in Galaxy will

The Empire strikes back with this classic trading-card series from Topps, collected in one deluxe volume

appeal to die-hard fans and the next generation of Star Wars enthusiasts ■ Introduction and commentary by Gary Gerani, the original editor of the trading card series for Topps ■ Includes four exclusive trading cards, a wax jacket (Empire), and a foil jacket (Galaxy)

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of the Jedi, the Topps Company

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reintroduced the Star Wars universe to

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collectors with a series of trading cards.

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Illustrated by the biggest names in science

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fiction, fantasy, and comics – including Kyle Baker, Moebius, Jon J Muth, William Stout, and Walter Simonson – George Lucas’s galaxy is reinterpreted in each artist’s style, portraying favourite characters, re-creating classic moments, and even inventing new scenes the illustrators always wanted to see. These trading-card images became instant fan favourites and the benchmark for visual reinterpretations of Star Wars to come.

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For the first time, this collection showcases the complete New Visions series; rare promotional images; an introduction and commentary by Gary Gerani; and an afterword by COVER NOT FINAL

Drew Struzan, and cover art by Boris Vallejo.

Gary Gerani is the creator, editor, and writer of hundreds of Topps trading card sets and the author of Topps’s Star Wars series. Gerani lives in Los Angeles. The Topps Company, Inc., founded in 1938, is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sports cards, entertainment products, and distinctive confectionery.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back T H E O R I G I N A L TO P P S T R A D I N G C A R D S E R I E S , VO LU M E T W O ■

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series based on the blockbuster film, Topps

released three new series of collectible bubble gum cards to coincide with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. Now, for the first time, all 352 cards and 88 stickers are reprinted in a single deluxe volume.

Reproducing the fronts and backs of each card, this collection includes character profiles, story cards, movie facts, quotes, trivia, and puzzles featuring beloved characters and scenes from The Empire Strikes Back.

Also included are four bonus trading cards, the Photo Card series, rare promotional images, and an introduction and commentary

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The Imitation Game ALAN TURING DECODED ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Perfect for fans of the Academy Award–winning movie The Imitation Game who are interested in learning more about Turing’s life and accomplishments

Alan Turing comes to life in this original graphic novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Ottaviani

■ Jim Ottaviani’s graphic novel biography Feynman, about physicist Richard Feynman, was a #1 New York Times bestseller ■ Ottaviani and Purvis’s previous collaboration, Suspended in Language, was nominated for the 2005 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album

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BIOGRAPHY • SCIENCE lan Turing (1912–1954) was the mathematician credited with cracking the German Enigma code during World War II, saving

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countless lives and speeding the Allied defeat of the Nazis. Though far from the spotlight, that was merely Turing’s second act on the world

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stage: Before the war he launched modern computer science with his creation of the universal Turing machine, and for his third act he created an artificial intelligence test that bears his name and remains the gold standard. Turing kept his code-breaking work a secret to safeguard

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his native England, but didn’t hide his homosexuality, which led to his tragic death at the hands of the country he sacrificed so much to protect.

Jim Ottaviani and Leland Purvis reveal Turing to be a groundbreaking theoretician and an eccentric genius whose work still fuels the computing and communication systems that define our modern world.

Jim Ottaviani is the recipient of multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award nominations and was awarded a Xeric Foundation grant. His work has made Booklist’s Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth list, YALSA’s Great Graphic Novels for Teens list, and has been selected as a New York Times Editors’ Choice. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Leland Purvis is an Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee and an occasional reviewer for the Comics Journal. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Tiny PANTONE Objects ■

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A beautiful, whimsical gift book that explores PANTONE colours wherever they are found S E LLING POINTS ■ A design steal featuring 200 images, Tiny PANTONE Objects is a wonderful gift book for art, design, and photography lovers alike ■ PANTONE has national and international brand recognition, with a strong publishing and merchandising track record ■ PANTONE matches are the standard of the art and design world, and this book dives deeply into an array of colours, making it a must-have for designers

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ISBN 978-1-4197-2087-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-2087-1 UK £7.99 US $12.95 51295 iny PANTONE Objects is the perfect

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exploration of PANTONE colours in the

everyday world. Inka Mathew has spent years

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in nature and some man-made – with their exact PANTONE colour, giving life and depth to the PANTONE colours we’ve all come to know.

With objects that range from fruit to sweets to toys to replicas of famous landmarks – and

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S E LLING POINTS ■ The book is laugh-out-loud funny while offering sweet and head-

A charming collection of 140 exceptionally funny and offbeat quotes from a young girl

scratching wisdom ■ Exceptionally unique and attention-grabbing title ■ Books featuring content from the mouths of children are a hit – think Kid Klangers and Jeffrey Brown’s Kids Are Weird ■ The trim size, smart design, and

‘Did you ever meet Smokey the Bear?

He helps children start fires.’

‘I’m going to get big and you will get small and I will carry you.’

low price point make this a perfect impulse buy or gift

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‘I’m going to want your presents.’

‘When I grow up, I want to be a stepmother.’

‘I’m going to name my bunny Lucifer.’

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‘This corn dog is blowing my mind.’

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s a single dad, Matthew Carroll didn’t always have someone to share in his frequent laughter and incredulity at the various things his daughter, Morgan, said. Hoping to docu-

ment some of her best commentary, Carroll took to recording her choicest quotes on his iPhone when she was between the ages of three and five. He then compiled them chronologically in

a small homemade volume for friends and family who, compelled by the hilarious and touching content, encouraged him to share it with a larger audience. Can I Sit on Your Lap While You’re Pooping? is the record of the hilarious, crazy, and touching pronouncements of a little girl, but it’s also the irresistible documentation of the love between a parent and child.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Matthew Carroll has worked at Wieden+Kennedy as an art director, designer, and writer for the past 10 years. Morgan Carroll loves animals and riding her bicycle.

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The Career Code S E C R E T S TO S T Y L E A N D S U C C E S S AT W O R K ■

BY H I L L A RY K E R R A N D K AT H E R I N E P O W E R

S E LLING POINTS ■ The authors’ previous books have

From the formidable fashion force behind Who What Wear, a practical guide packed with professional advice for stylish women

sold a combined 55,000 copies ■ The authors have more than five million followers across several social media platforms ■ In the tradition of bestsellers such as #GIRLBOSS and Getting There, the book offers a clever take on looking, feeling, and acting your best at work

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have written the Everygirl’s guide to cultivating professional success with style – from acing the interview to asking for a raise. This is the must-have handbook for every woman at every stage of her career, no matter where she sits in the boardroom. Chapters include tips on

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résumé building, mastering the interview, carrying yourself in the workplace, and even building a freelance career, all done with the Who What Wear girls’ smart and chic signature style.

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Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power are the cofounders of Clique Media, which includes WhoWhatWear.com, DomaineHome.com, and Byrdie.com. Prior to the launch of WhoWhatWear.com, Kerr was a Los Angeles–based writer for publications such as ELLE, Teen Vogue, and Nylon; Power was the West Coast editor for ELLE and ELLEgirl. Both authors live in Los Angeles.

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Dead Distillers T H E K I N G S C O U N T Y D I S T I L L E RY H I S TO RY O F T H E U P S TA R T S A N D O U T L AW S W H O M A D E A M E R I C A N S P I R I T S ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ The authors’ first book has sold more than 37,000 copies ■ This book will appeal to fans of

A fascinating, gothic miscellany of the history and lore of whiskey and other spirits

booze history and capitalises on the boom of craft brewing and distilling ■ Well-connected authors, with a booming Brooklyn business, will garner fantastic publicity

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the founders of Kings County Distillery now offer a rich

history of whiskey, moonshine, and other spirits. The book presents 50 entertaining – and sometimes morbid– microbiographies of figures from distilling’s bygone days,

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including farmers, scientists, oligarchs, criminals, and the occasional US president. The book also features sidebars, graphics, and photos, such as relevant family trees, walking-tour maps, and noteworthy vintage newspaper clippings. A visually and textually rich volume from the authors of The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining, Dead Distillers is a spirited portrait of the unusual and storied past of forgotten drunkenness.

Colin Spoelman, a former rooftop moonshiner from Kentucky, and David Haskell, the great-grandson of a prohibition-era bootlegger from New York, founded Brooklyn’s Kings County Distillery in 2010 to make small-scale batches of moonshine, bourbon, and other whiskeys. Spoelman is a full-time distiller and writer; Haskell is deputy editor at New York magazine.

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Like My Teacher Always Said . . .

W E I G H T Y W O R D S , C R A Z Y W I S D O M , T H E R OA D TO D E T E N T I O N , A N D A DV I C E W E C O U L D N E V E R F O R G E T, E V E N I F W E T R I E D ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Solid sales for Erin McHugh’s last three books: One Good Deed, Like My Mother Always Said . . ., and Like My Father Always Said . . .

■ With a spring publication date,

A collection of wise, weird, and funny advice from teachers

it’s the perfect end-of-year teacher’s gift ■ Small size and a great design at a low retail price make this book irresistible ■ Can be re-promoted for Teacher Appreciation Day in October

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Always Said . . . and Like My Father Always Said . . .,

pulled together a rainbow of savvy, humorous, and questionable wisdom from parents. Her next volume leaves home and heads for the classroom to celebrate what we

gleaned from perhaps the most obvious candidates for learning: our teachers. The same quotation crowdsourcing McHugh has used so well before is at work again

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in Like My Teacher Always Said . . . . The book includes both full-page tales and short quips and is divided into chapters such as ‘Scare Tactics,’ ‘Advice That Stuck,’ and ‘Crazy Town.’ The material is exceptionally rich and comes from a diverse roster of characters – from grade school instructors and piano teachers to Catholic school nuns,

Like My Mother Always Said . . .

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guidance counsellors, coaches, and mentors. This book is a perfect way to inspire memories of student days and an ideal gift for teachers to show your appreciation for the influence they’ve had on your life.

‘I went to an all-girls school where Miss E. told us that the only excuse for not finishing her (extremely copious) homework was sickness or a young man.’

– Tina ‘Hard work beats talent every time and brings talent to new levels.’

– Mr. G. to Dylan ‘My gymnastics coach always cautioned, “If you rest, you rust.” ’ – Barb on Mr. A.

Based in New York, Erin McHugh is a former publishing executive and author of more than twenty-five books of trivia, history, children’s titles, and more.

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Knitlandia A KNITTER SEES THE WORLD ■

BY C L A R A PA R K E S

S E LLING POINTS ■ Clara Parkes is one of the most highly regarded writers in the knitting community today. She is the author of four books with

Clara Parkes is back with sparkling wit and compelling insight on her yarn-related travel adventures

close to 100,000 copies in print ■ Parkes’s travel pieces are among her most widely read, and the calendar of events on her site currently includes more than 400 knitting-themed travel opportunities ■ Parkes’s biweekly e-newsletter and website reach more than 300,000 unique viewers each month

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taken off from or landed in a new city every two weeks.

In Knitlandia, she takes readers along on 17 of her most memorable voyages, big and small, from the fjords of Iceland to a cosy yarn shop in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, from a noisy spinning mill in Taos to a fledgling festival in

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Edinburgh. With her usual mix of eloquence and humour, Parkes weaves a masterful narrative that is both personal and universal, touching on the heart of what it means to be a knitter.

Clara Parkes, a celebrated raconteur and highly sought-after teacher, is the author of The Yarn Whisperer, as well as The Knitter’s Book of Yarn, The Knitter’s Book

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of Wool, and The Knitter’s Book of Socks. She is also the founder and publisher of knittersreview.com, a biweekly e-newsletter that explores the pleasures and subtleties of yarn. She lives in Maine.

‘The specifics of the trips varied, but my underlying mission was always the same. I have become a yarn evangelist and I travel in search of a congregation.’

– Clara Parkes

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Doodle Zen F I N D I N G YO U R C R E AT I V I T Y A N D C A L M I N A S K E TC H B O O K ■

BY DAW N D E V R I E S S O KO L

S E LLING POINTS ■ Doodle books are popular in the craft category and Dawn DeVries Sokol is a leader in the art journalling community

Unplug and unwind with creative prompts from the bestselling author of Art Doodle Love

■ Sokol’s Art Doodle Love and The Doodle Circle have netted more than 56,000 copies combined ■ Audiences seeking to unplug and expand their creativity have made the pastimes of doodling, working Zentangles, and colouring for adults enormously popular trends

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doodlers alike to use doodling as a way to escape

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and de-stress. The book begins with a discussion of how to power down and tune out using doodling as

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a method for finding your ‘zone’ and includes a list of suggested materials, tips/techniques, and inspirations for doodles and words. Doodlers will let their minds wander and relax while filling pages adorned with soft, muted backgrounds, calming quotes, and Mehndi-

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inspired doodles. With prompts and starter suggestions for getting your creativity flowing, Doodle Zen is the ultimate retreat for the busy mind.

Dawn DeVries Sokol is the author of several doodling books, including Art Doodle Love, The Doodle Circle, A World of Artist Journal Pages, and Year of the Doodle. She is also the author of Doodle Diary, Doodle Sketchbook, and 1000 Artist Journal Pages. Often referred to as the ‘Doodle Queen,’ she teaches popular workshops through her blog (dawnsokol.com), at Interweave Press’s CREATE Mixed Media Retreat, on Creativebug.com, and through her DVD workshop Art Journaling: Pages in Stages.

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The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary 1 5 0 N E W S T I TC H PAT T E R N S TO K N I T TO P D O W N , B OT TO M U P, B AC K A N D F O R T H , A N D I N T H E R O U N D ■ ■

BY W E N DY B E R N A R D P H OTO G R A P H S BY T H AY E R A L LY S O N G O W DY

S E LLING POINTS ■ Wendy Bernard is a sought-

A follow-up to the wildly popular Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary, with 150 new stitch and knitting patterns

after instructor and knitting expert – her popular blog, Knit and Tonic, has a weekly readership of several thousand ■ This is a go-to resource for stitch pattern instructions written for top-down, bottom-up, back-and-forth, and in-the-round constructions ■ Bernard’s first four books with STC Craft have sold more than 65,000 copies to date

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endy Bernard’s groundbreaking reference title

Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary was

the first of its kind to provide stitch patterns written for top-down, bottom-up, back-and-forth, and in-the-round

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constructions – and readers took notice.

Now Bernard is back with The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary, which picks up where the first volume left off, adding hundreds of new stitch patterns organised similarly by type – knit and purl, textured stitches, ribs,

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lace, and cables – plus a chapter on mosaic knitting.

Each chapter of The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary includes a customisable pattern so that knitters can easily swap out stitch patterns to make their own unique knitted items.

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knitwear patterns have been published widely online and in print in Interweave Knits and Knitscene magazines.

She teaches top-down and other knitting techniques throughout the United States, as well as in online classes through Creativebug.com and Craftsy.com.

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Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book A M O D E R N G U I D E TO S E W I N G V I N TAG E S T Y L E S ■

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The ultimate – and much-anticipated – guide to sewing vintage-inspired dresses from beloved sewist and blogger Gretchen Hirsch

woman – this book provides instructions for customising patterns to fit and flatter every figure from petite to plus-size ■ Gretchen Hirsch’s modernvintage style and empowering spirit speak to the millions of makers of the vibrant 21st-century sewing community ■ Clear step-by-step instructions in tailoring and dressmaking techniques for modern sewists seeking to develop their skills

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very vintage-obsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The follow-up

to the popular Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing and

Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes

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instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. Elements of each pattern can be mixed and matched, allowing readers to customise the bodice, skirt, sleeves, pockets, and details of each dress for a truly unique creation.

Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch is the author of Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing, Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, and Gertie’s New Fashion Sketchbook. She is the creator of Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing, one of the web’s most popular sewing blogs. She has a pattern line with Butterick and a fabric line with Fabric Traditions, both sold at Jo-Ann stores throughout the United States and Australia. She teaches in-person workshops throughout the United States, as well as on television (PBS’s It’s Sew Easy) and the web (Craftsy.com and Creativebug.com).

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Myron Mixon’s BBQ Rules T H E O L D - S C H O O L G U I D E TO S M O K I N G M E AT ■

BY M Y R O N M I XO N W I T H K E L LY A L E X A N D E R

S E LLING POINTS ■ Myron Mixon is a barbecue

The ultimate guide to smoking meat, from New York Times bestselling author and star of BBQ Rules

authority and a celebrated star on the competition barbecue circuit, on screen, and in print ■ Barbecuing is a coveted skill, and Mixon’s old-school lessons offer readers a chance to master pit barbecue ■ Mixon’s previous books have sold more than 200,000 copies combined

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yron Mixon celebrates his south Georgia culinary roots in this collection of his most personal and

never-before-shared methods, recipes, and techniques for smoking meat on an old-school barbecue pit. In barbecue, ‘old-school’ means cooking on a homemade

coal-fired masonry pit, where the first step is burning wood to make your own coals, followed by shovelling those coals beneath the meat and smoking that meat

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until it acquires the distinct flavour only true pit-smoking can infuse. Myron Mixon’s BBQ Rules has 50 methods and recipes for smoking every kind of meat from chicken wings to the whole hog, including all the basics you need to get there and variations for cooking on smokers and grills. Also included are Mixon’s personal favourites: his dad’s juicy T-bones, his prizewinning ribs, and even his own blackberry cobbler. Featuring step-by-step lessons on building a pit, managing a fire, and selecting the best wood, Mixon breaks down the essentials to help you become a pitmaster in your own backyard.

Myron Mixon is the New York Times bestselling author of Smokin’ with Myron Mixon and Everyday Barbecue. He lives in Unadilla, Georgia. Kelly Alexander is a former Saveur senior editor and the winner of a James Beard Journalism Award. She lives in Durham, North Carolina, and teaches food writing at Duke University.

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The Great American Burger Book H O W TO M A K E AU T H E N T I C R E G I O N A L H A M B U R G E R S AT H O M E ■

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America’s leading burger expert brings us the ultimate guide to cooking the most mouthwatering regional hamburgers

and – whether simple or sophisticated – newly trendy ■ George Motz’s reputation as the hamburger expert makes him the go-to authority on the topic

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FOOD & DRINK • REGIONAL he Great American Burger Book is the first book to showcase a wide range of regional hamburger styles

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and cooking methods. Author and burger expert George Motz covers traditional grilling techniques as well as how

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to smoke, steam, poach, and deep-fry burgers based on signature recipes from across America. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific regional burger, from the tortilla burger of New Mexico to the classic New York–style pub burger, and from the fried onion burger of Oklahoma to Hawaii’s Loco Moco. Motz provides expert instruction, tantalising recipes, and vibrant colour photography to help you create unique variations on America’s favourite dish in your own home.

George Motz, Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and founder of the Food Film Festival, is the author of Hamburger America and was hailed by the New York Times as a leading authority on hamburgers. His media credits include hosting Burger Land and Made in America (Travel Channel), and he has been a guest on Inside Edition, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and PBS, among others.

He lives in Brooklyn.

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Chelsea Market Makers RECIPES, TIPS, AND TECHNIQUES FROM THE ARTISANS O F N E W YO R K ’ S P R E M I E R F O O D H A L L ■

BY M I C H A E L P H I L L I P S A N D C R E E L E FAVO U R

S E LLING POINTS ■ Chelsea Market is a landmark destination that attracts more than six million visitors annually ■ Features all-star contributors in the culinary world, including Sarabeth’s Bakery, Morimoto, Fat Witch Bakery, and more ■ Beautifully illustrated with 50 photographs accompanying

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An insider’s guide with tips, recipes, and tutorials from expert artisans earn how to make the iconic dishes of Chelsea Market and witness the craft of the world’s premier vendors with this behind-the-scenes look at America’s leading

food hall. Chelsea Market Makers offers collected advice, recipes, and expertise from the artisans of the market – chefs, grocers, butchers, cheese mongers, and more – and presents a rare opportunity to learn their renowned techniques and methodologies.

You’ll learn how to make a sourdough starter with Amy’s Bread, artisanal cheese from Lucy’s Whey, Mŏkbar’s famous kimchi, and other staples to fill the fridge and pantry. Organised alphabetically by subject, Chelsea Market Makers features more

75 recipes and methods from

than 75 methods and recipes for signature market dishes such as Sarabeth’s Rustic

the market

Apple Streusel Pie, Dickson’s famous roast chicken, and unbelievable doughnuts from the Doughnuttery, plus many more delectable items to make and enjoy.

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London and serves on the board of the James Beard Foundation.

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Layered B A K I N G , B U I L D I N G , A N D S T Y L I N G S P E C TAC U L A R C A K E S ■

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Make sky-high cakes like a pro with these no-fail techniques S E LLING POINTS ■ Show-stopping, celebrationworthy cakes made easy with detailed instruction and professional tips and tricks ■ Inventive, fun, and inviting recipes for irresistible cake and frosting flavours ■ Step-by-step photos show how to create a wide range of delicious decorations

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and take your baking skills up a notch. We’re talking

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layers – two, three, four, or more!

Create sky-high, bakery-quality treats at home with

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Tessa Huff’s 150 innovative recipes, which combine new and exciting flavours of cake, fillings, and frostings –

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everything from pink peppercorn cherry to bourbon butterscotch, and pumpkin vanilla chai to riesling rhubarb and raspberry chocolate stout. Including contemporary baking methods and industry tips and tricks, Layered covers every decorating technique you’ll ever need with simple instructions and gorgeous step-by-step photos that speak to bakers of every skill level – and to anyone who wants to transform dessert into layer upon layer of edible art.

Tessa Huff is a trained pastry chef, recipe developer, and food stylist and photographer for brands including Better Homes and Gardens, The Kitchn, Brit + Co, and The Cake Blog. Her work has appeared online and in print at Food52, Pottery Barn Kids, Cooking Channel TV, Cake Masters Magazine, BuzzFeed, Yahoo Food, and Babble.

Huff was named one of Better Homes and Gardens’ 2014 Best Baking Bloggers for her blog, Style Sweet CA.

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The First Forty Days T H E E S S E N T I A L A R T O F N O U R I S H I N G T H E N E W M OT H E R ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ The philosophy of zuo yuezi (care for new mothers) has been covered by Time, the New York Times, and NPR, among others ■ Heng Ou’s MotherBees is popular with Los Angeles–based celebrities and is a rapidly expanding company ■ An inspirational package that makes the perfect gift

BY H E N G O U, A M E LY G R E E V E N , A N D M A R I S A B E LG E R

A gentle, nurturing guide for new mothers, filled with recipes and encouraging and essential advice for the early postpartum weeks

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he first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on author Heng

Ou’s own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of ‘confinement’ in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby,

The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth.

As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely ‘bounce back’ after delivering their babies, and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, the first forty days provide a lifeline – a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance.

The book includes 60 simple recipes for healing soups, replenishing meals and snacks, and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother. In addition to the recipes, this warm and

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encouraging guide offers advice on arranging a system of help during the postpartum period, navigating relationship challenges, and honouring the significance of pregnancy and birth.

The First Forty Days, fully illustrated to feel both inspiring and soothing, is a practical guide and inspirational read for all new mothers and mothers-to-be – the perfect ally during the first weeks with a new baby.

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Heng Ou is the founder of MotherBees, a meal delivery service for new mothers.

PARENTING • HEALTH •

Amely Greeven is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Clean.

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Marisa Belger is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in Prevention, Travel + Leisure, and New York magazines.

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Canning for a New Generation

( U P DAT E D A N D E X PA N D E D E D I T I O N )

B O L D, F R E S H F L AVO R S F O R T H E M O D E R N PA N T RY ■

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P H OTO G R A P H S BY R I N N E A L L E N S E LLING POINTS ■ Includes 25 percent new material – 50 new recipes,

The updated and expanded edition of the bestselling resource for canning and preserving

plus all-new sidebars and tips and a revised introduction for modern cooks ■ Homemade and handcrafted goods continue to grow in popularity, and the canning and preserving trend is stronger than ever ■ Canning for a New Generation has sold more than 78,000 copies worldwide

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Paperback he appeal of fresh, homemade food has preservers,

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canners, and home cooks flocking to the kitchen.

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Liana Krissoff’s Canning for a New Generation: Updated

and Expanded Edition is a hip, modern handbook chock-full of gorgeous flavour pairings and smart recipes,

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plus instruction in the finer points of ‘what to can when.’

This edition includes 25 percent new content, featuring recipes for canning, drying, preserving, and freezing food, as well as ideas for how to use many of the preserves in

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everyday meals. Matched to the seasons, Krissoff’s recipes illustrate how best to use fresh produce at the height of its availability – plus great techniques for intensifying flavours. Special diet concerns are also taken into account with recipe options for using less sugar and skipping commercial pectin. Krissoff includes old-style fermenting recipes, new freezing techniques, and tips on preparing small-batch refrigerator pickles and jams. From chowchow to blueberry-maple jam, from plum mostarda to sweetand-spicy pickled ramps, this cookbook is an essential reference and a truly modern take on a great tradition.

Liana Krissoff is the author of Whole Grains for a New Generation and Vegetarian for a New Generation. She is a freelance recipe tester, editor, and writer. Krissoff lives with her husband and daughter in West Virginia.

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Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die ■

BY C H R I S S A N T E L L A

S E LLING POINTS ■ The Fifty Places series has sold more than 500,000 copies combined ■ Camping has seen a surge in

The essential camping destination guide featuring beautiful photographs and practical how-tos

popularity in recent years – in the spring of 2014, more than 45 million Americans took camping trips ■ Features interviews with top camping, hiking, and expedition experts who have visited these locations ■ Highlights popular destinations throughout the world ■ The perfect gift for millions of seasoned campers and nature enthusiasts

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n Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die, Chris Santella illuminates the best destinations for exploring the

great outdoors. The book features the world’s top spots

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for sleeping under the stars and enjoying a host of

SPORTS • TRAVEL

outdoor recreational activities that make camping such

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a time-honoured tradition. Featuring National Parks destinations across the US – as well as more exotic locales in Italy, Chile, France, Botswana, Germany,

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and more – Santella provides helpful information and tips that will appeal to novice campers and seasoned outdoorsmen alike.

Interviews with camping experts and beautiful, vibrant photography bring each location to life. Fifty

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Places to Camp Before You Die makes camping trips more accessible with easy-to-follow advice, enthralling anecdotes, and tips and plans for creating your own amazing outdoor memories.

Chris Santella is a regular contributor to the New York

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Get ready for pure colouring bliss with these portable colouring books and giftable kits!

S E LLING POINTS ■ Compact size makes filling the page easier (also great for travel) ■ Top-bound pad is ideal for the left- or right-handed

Japan

Coloring Book

■ High-quality pages are detachable – perfect for colouring parties or displaying your work ■ French editions of the books have combined sales of 200,000+ copies

S PECIFICATIONS FOR COLOURING BOOKS 72 detachable illustrated sheets 144 pages ��� × ���mm • �⅝ × �⅝"

Butterflies

Coloring Book

Paperback, pad bound with a stiff backer-board

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Coloring Book

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Whether you want to unplug completely or be creatively

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engaged while talking on the phone, watching TV, or

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hanging out with friends, these colouring books and

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kits are filled with exquisite artwork and are perfectly

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formatted for colouring anywhere.

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Harmony

Coloring Book and Pencils

■ Includes soft-leaded pencils in

INCLUDES 8 COLOURED PENCILS, 1 PENCIL SHARPENER

12 vibrant hues (including neon and metallic) and a metal pencil sharpener ■ Top-bound pad is ideal for the left- or right-handed ■ High-quality pages are detachable – perfect for colouring parties or displaying your work ■ First printing of original French editions (published in April 2015)

Energy

Coloring Book and Pencils

sold out in one week

S PECIFICATIONS FOR COLOURING BOOK AND PE NCIL KITS 96 double-sided pages (90+ images) ��� × ���mm • �¼ × �¼" (total kit is ��� × ���mm • �½ × ��¼") Also includes 4 coloured pencils,

Serenity

Coloring Book and Pencils

4 double-ended pencils, 1 pencil sharpener Colouring book with pencils and sharpener Vive Le Color! Harmony ISBN 978-1-4197-2053-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-2053-6 UK £10.99 US $14.95 51495 9 781419 720536

Vive Le Color! Energy

Vitality

Coloring Book and Pencils

ISBN 978-1-4197-2052-9 ISBN 978-1-4197-2052-9 UK £10.99 US $14.95 51495 9 781419 720529

Vive Le Color! Serenity ISBN 978-1-4197-2054-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-2054-3 UK £10.99 US $14.95 51495 9 781419 720543

Vive Le Color! Vitality ISBN 978-1-4197-2055-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-2055-0 UK £10.99 US $14.95 51495 9 781419 720550

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99 Things That Bring Me Joy Guided Journal ■

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Textured paperback with flaps, foil stamping, two ribbon markers, and illustrated prompts throughout ■ The perfect combination of two popular practices: list making and gratitude journalling ■ Happiness-themed books and

A place to take inventory of all the things you love the most

products are highly giftable

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favourite scent, a sentimental possession, a fantastic holiday, a

loyal friend – these are some of the 99

prompts in this journal that guide you to consider everything that makes you happy.

With charming illustrations throughout, the journal is a lovely gift and a wonderful pick-me-up.

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Stories for My Child Guided Journal

A J O U R N A L O F M E M O R I E S F R O M YO U R M OT H E R ■

BY S A M A N T H A H A H N S E LLING POINTS ■ Beautiful package – hardcover journal with a three-piece case, cloth spine, foil stamping, and watercolour illustrations

A truly personal keepsake of memories from a mother to her child

throughout ■ A lovely baby shower or Mother’s Day gift, the design appeals to a whole new generation of mums ■ Published as a companion to Hahn’s motherhood quote book, A Mother Is a Story: A Celebration of Motherhood

S PECIFICATIONS Colour illustrations throughout 80 pages ��� × ���mm • � × �" Hardcover guided journal RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: FEB GIFT • STATIONERY • PARENTING ISBN 978-1-4197-1985-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1985-1 UK £12.99 US $16.95 51695

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beautifully illustrated journal by

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Brooklyn-based artist Samantha

Hahn, Stories for My Child features prompts for capturing the spectacular

and quotidian moments of raising a child, along with thoughtfully selected quotes from contemporary and literary sources.

See companion book A Mother Is a Story page 26

Designed with Hahn’s ethereal watercolours and chic hand lettering, this journal is a pleasure to write in and a treasure to pass along when a child grows up.

Samantha Hahn is known for her lush and ethereal watercolours, which have been exhibited internationally. Her debut book, Well-Read Women, has been described as ‘an instant classic.’ She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

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Poems for Friendship & Joy 2 0 N OT E C A R D S & E N V E LO P E S ■

BY T H E AC A D E M Y O F A M E R I C A N P O E T S

S E LLING POINTS ■ Literary-themed stationery does very well; these cards appeal to a sophisticated and bookish customer ■ Elegantly designed and produced – the keepsake box is

Poetic cards for spreading happiness and gratitude to friends

covered with a textured paper and has black foil stamping

S PECIFICATIONS 20 notecards, 20 envelopes ��� × ���mm • �¾ × �½" 2 each of 10 designs Boxed notecards with envelopes RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY STATIONERY • GIFT • POETRY ISBN 978-1-4197-1809-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1809-0 UK £12.99 US $16.95 51695 9 781419 718090

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oems for Friendship & Joy is a collection of handsome cards that juxtaposes quotes from

classic poetry with a bright, contemporary design. The keepsake box contains 20 cards with themes of gratitude, friendship, love, and happiness, expressed by the likes of John Milton, Lord Byron, William Wordsworth,

Anne Bradstreet, and Edna St. Vincent Millay.

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No Worries

Guided Journal

W R I T E . AC T. T U R N T H E PAG E ■

BY R O B I E R O G G E A N D D I A N S M I T H

S E LLING POINTS ■ Stress relief is a strong category; this journal inspires readers to move on from worrying and make room for positive thinking

Lighten up and look at things differently with the help of this inspiring journal

■ Authors’ previously published journal Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You has more than 140,000 copies in print

S PECIFICATIONS Guided entry pages with quotes throughout 192 pages ��� × ���mm • �¾ × �" Hardcover guided journal

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RIGHTS: WORLD esigned for breaking down nagging thoughts into actionable steps, the

pages of this guided journal are filled with

quotes that help put worrying in perspective.

Each entry page has a perforated ‘worry corner’ to tear off when a worry is resolved.

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Flip through the journal later and you’ll see how many worries were conquered or never even came to pass.

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INS PIRE D BY

Slim Aarons: Great Escapes Hardcover Journal ■

BY G E T T Y I M AG E S

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P H OTO G R A P H Y BY S L I M A A R O N S

Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time ISBN 978-0-8109-4603-3 ISBN 978-0810946033 UK £52.00 US $85.00 58500 9 780810 946033

Poolside with Slim Aarons ISBN 978-0-8109-9407-2 ISBN 978-0810994072 UK £55.00 US $85.00 58500

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The perfect travel diary or everyday statement piece for your desk

S E LLING POINTS ■ Luxurious quality – cloth cover with a tip-on, gold-foil stamping, gilt edges, high-quality paper, ribbon marker, and photos reproduced throughout ■ Ongoing interest in Slim Aarons’s work – more than 110,000 copies sold of his books combined

FEATURES CLOTH COVER, RIBBON MARKER, AND GILT EDGES

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ited by tastemakers as a true original in the field of aspirational lifestyle

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photography, Slim Aarons took photos decades

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ago that would look right at home on Instagram

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today. This deluxe hardcover journal features his photographs of magnificent holiday spots of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. It is just the thing to bring on holiday or display stylishly on your desk.

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Paris Street Style Notecards ■

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Drop someone a line on these chic Parisian-inspired, striped notecards

S E LLING POINTS ■ Paris Street Style paper products have sold more than

Simple and elegant, these two notecard sets lend a certain je ne sais quoi to your correspondence. Send a word of gratitude with a foil-stamped merci card or jot down salutations on jaunty cards that say bonjour! Each set comes with 12 cards and 13 coordinated envelopes.

12,000 copies combined since

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February 2015 ■ Paris is always popular and thank-you cards are always practical – a perfect combination

Merci

Paris Street Style Notecards: Merci ■ Notecards and envelopes in a clear PVC box. One card design says ‘Merci’ and one card design says ‘Thank You’

12 notecards, 13 envelopes �� × ���mm • �½ × �" 6 each of 2 designs Boxed notecards with envelopes ISBN 978-1-4197-1983-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1983-7 UK £10.99 US $14.95 51495 9 781419 719837

Bonjour!

Paris Street Style Notecards: Bonjour!

■ Notecards and envelopes in a clear PVC box. One card design says ‘Bonjour!’ and one card design says ‘Hello!’

12 notecards, 13 envelopes �� × ���mm • �½ × �" 6 each of 2 designs Boxed notecards with envelopes ISBN 978-1-4197-2062-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-2062-8 UK £10.99 US $14.95 51495 9 781419 720628

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Paris Street Style: A Guide to Effortless Chic ISBN 978-1-4197-0681-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-0681-3 UK £15.99 US $24.95 52495 9 781419 706813

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Art: 365 Days of Masterpieces

Art Deco Fashion Illustrations

The Beekeeper’s Bible

Blue & White

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2017 Weekly Planner

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2017 Wall Calendar

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French Country Diary

Gardens of France

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2017 Engagement Calendar

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By Linda Dannenberg, photographs

by Guillaume de Laubier

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Gardens of France

Gardens of France

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In My Heart

The Legend of Zelda™

Lil Bub

Louis Comfort Tiffany

2017 Wall Calendar

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2017 Wall Calendar

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2017 Wall Calendar The Metropolitan Museum of Art ISBN 978-1-4197-2170-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-2170-0 UK £10.99 US $14.99 5 1 4 9 9

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Masterpieces

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2017 Deluxe Engagement Book The Metropolitan Museum of Art ISBN 978-1-4197-2180-9 ISBN 978-1-4197-2180-9 UK £15.99 US $21.99 5 2 1 9 9

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New York in Art

New York in Art

New York in Art

New York in Photographs

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2017 Wall Calendar The Metropolitan Museum of Art ISBN 978-1-4197-2174-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-2174-8 UK £10.99 US $14.99 5 1 4 9 9

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New York in Photographs

Places in Art

Planet Golf 2017 Wall Calendar

Rube Goldberg Inventions

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AGES 8 TO 12 GRAPHIC NOVEL

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Misfit detectives must save their town from becoming dinner for fierce, computer-hacking Trolls in the second book of this funny, creepy, graphic-novel series

■ Clever cast of diverse characters: Features black, South Asian, Hispanic, and biracial characters in the forefront, satisfying the need for more diversity in books for kids

Accolades for Chris Schweizer Eisner Award nominee YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens list Praise for The Creeps ‘Be sure to recommend this to fans of Jarrett Krosoczka’s Lunch Lady series.’ – Kirkus Reviews

■ Award-winning author: Chris Schweizer is an Eisner Award– nominated author/artist who has also received honors from YALSA ■ Kid-friendly format: Graphic novels fly off the shelves at schools and libraries, and, according to the Campaign for America’s Libraries, reading graphic novels improves a child’s visual literacy

‘VERDICT: A wide range of readers will tear through this well-written and zanily

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In Pumpkins County, monster attacks are a common enough occurrence, but when Jarvis is attacked by an invisible monster, the Creeps know they’ve found their next case. Through Mitchell’s extensive monster expertise, the gang identifies the culprit: a Troll. Unfortunately, Trolls travel in packs. They hibernate together, and they feast on humans together. The tastiest type of human?

Those who have been marinating in their own stress hormones. And there’s an awful lot of stress to go around these days, what with the town’s gossip site spewing out nonstop misinformation and alarmist messages. Could the Trolls be behind the county-wide breakdown in communication? With the town’s

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This hilarious graphic-novel series celebrates the power of underdogs and the importance of finding your tribe – even if your tribe is weird and just, well . . . creepy.

Chris Schweizer is the author/illustrator of the Crogan Adventures graphic-novel series, which was nominated for two Eisner Awards and named to the YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. He received his MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. Schweizer lives in Madisonville, Kentucky, with his wife and daughter. www.chrisschweizer.com.

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From a Bestselling duo comes A SERIES ABOUT A CRIMEThis is Tom.

He’s the New York Times bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series.

This is Cece.

She’s the Newbery Honor— and Eisner— winning author-illustrator of the New York Times bestseller El Deafo.

This is Inspector Flytrap.

He is a detective of BIG DEAL mysteries.

This is Nina the Goat.

She is a goat.

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Book One: Inspector Flytrap in The Da Vinci Cold

Book Two: Inspector Flytrap in The President’s Mane Is Missing

AGES 6 TO 9 CHAPTER BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■ Dream team: New York Times bestselling authors – and husband and wife – Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell team up on this hilarious new project that combines Tom’s trademark humour with Cece’s playful illustrations ■ Newbery Honor– and Eisner– winning illustrator: Cece’s profile has never been higher ■ Diversity: Because he has no legs, Inspector Flytrap must boldly wheel around from adventure to adventure, showing the strengths of a differently abled character

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recently discovered da Vinci flower painting. The ingenious solution: da Vinci was allergic to flowers, and the glob is, er, evidence of that ancient sneeze. In book two, Inspector Flytrap and Nina the Goat return in a set of mysteries involving the president of the United States and a very large horse statue that mysteriously attracts a threat from outer space.

This wacky, illustrated early-chapter-book series combines the masterful humour of Tom Angleberger with the critically acclaimed art of his wife, author-illustrator Cece Bell.

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, as

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well as Fake Mustache and Horton Halfpott, both Edgar Award nominees, and The Qwikpick Papers series. www.origamiyoda.com. Cece Bell is the author of the Newbery Honor Book and Eisner winner El Deafo. She is also the author of Rabbit and Robot, winner of a Geisel Honor. www.cecebell.wordpress.com. Tom and Cece are married and live in

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Big-name author: Angleberger’s Origami Yoda series is a smash hit, with sales of over 5.3 million and a devoted fan following

To Kick a Corpse T H E Q W I K P I C K PA P E R S ■

BY TO M A N G L E B E R G E R

The Qwikpick Adventure Society returns for their most daring mission yet in book three of this wacky series by master middle-school chronicler Tom Angleberger

■ Loved by kids’-books people: Librarians, teachers, booksellers – those who

Accolades and praise

witness what kids really like to

for the Qwikpick

read – really love these books

Papers series

■ Fun format: In a scrapbook-style

‘There’s not a kid alive

format similar to the Origami

today who wouldn’t

Yoda series, notes, drawings, and

want to read the book

found objects augment the text

when confronted with

■ Diverse cast: The three kids at

the plot.’ – School

the heart of the Qwikpick series

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run the gamut of socioeconomic

‘Likely to be greeted

and cultural diversity

with howls of laughter.’ – Kirkus Reviews

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This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as How to Eat Fried Worms and Freckle Juice.

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave are the Qwikpick Adventure Society, three kids who

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seek out big adventures in their seemingly quiet hometown of Crickenburg. Tour a sewage plant?

They’ve done it. Break into an abandoned research facility to spot a rat with a human face? Check.

But their third exploit just might be their most daring yet. Local legend has it that a slave master was

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buried standing up in the plantation’s family tomb. Why? So that he could continue overseeing his slaves – even in death! When the Qwikpickers hear about this, they decide it’s high time to administer some 200-year-overdue justice and knock him down. Mission Kick a Corpse is on.

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series, as well as Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees, the Qwikpick Papers series, and the Inspector Flytrap series. He lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with his wife, the author-illustrator Cece Bell. www.origamiyoda.com.

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AGES 8 TO 12 FICTION

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B O O K T W O : G O R I L L A TAC T I C S

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Book two in the hilarious, illustrated series about a hero with a heart of gold going to a school for all things villainous

copies of the first book have shipped, and reviews are glowing ■ Illustrations throughout: Joe Sutphin’s illustrations capture the madness and villainy (and humour) of the monsters that call Dr. Critchlore’s School ‘home’

Praise for Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions ‘Evil Overlords need not force their minions to enjoy this spooktacular romp!’ – Tony DiTerlizzi, co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles

■ A major minion moment: With the success of the Despicable Me films, minions are a hot topic in popular culture ■ Appealing premise: Kids love to read about magical schools and what it’s like to go to them

‘An Addams family for a new generation.’ – Michael Buckley, bestselling author of the NERDS and Sisters Grimm series ‘Clever and funny. I laughed throughout!’ – New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty

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The second book in this hilarious, illustrated series cracks the imaginative world of minions wide open, and we meet the other schools and Evil Overlords that surround Dr. Critchlore’s.

Runt Higgins needs answers, fast. Someone cursed him to die on his sixteenth birthday, but no

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one seems to know who cursed him or why. Runt decides he must find the Great Library, where all true knowledge is hidden. Unfortunately, the only people who know the location of the Great Library are a covert network of librarian-spies who’d rather die than give up the Library’s secrets. And when one of Runt’s professors is attacked, it soon becomes clear that others are also out to find the Library at any cost. Meanwhile, Runt’s not the only one whose days are numbered. To save the floundering school from an inevitable sale, Dr. Critchlore takes some desperate measures. His master plan to save the school: a fashion show.

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Sheila Grau is a writer living in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and four children. www.sheilagrau.com. Joe Sutphin has been illustrating since he was small. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. www.joesutphin.wix.com/ joesutphinart.

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■ Successful web comic: There have been over 2.6 million views

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background in animation gives

humor . . . and heart.’ – Tom

Red’s Planet a unique sense of

Richmond, MAD Magazine

motion and excitement, with

artist and President of the

strong character designs and

National Cartoonists Society

colouring

‘Red’s Planet is filled

■ Strong female character: Red is

with a genuine sense of

a spirited protagonist who is sure

childlike awe and style of

to appeal to female and male

story, art, and filmmaking

readers alike

reminiscent of Jeff Smith’s Bone. Eddie Pittman really has the goods.’ – Dan Povenmire, co-creator and executive producer of Disney’s Phineas and Ferb

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Red, a quirky, headstrong 10-year-old, longs to live in her own perfect paradise far away from her annoying foster family. But when a UFO mistakenly kidnaps her, Red finds herself farther away than she could have possibly imagined – across the galaxy and aboard an enormous spaceship owned by the Aquilari, an ancient species with a taste for rare and unusual treasures. Before Red can be discovered as a stowaway, the great ship crashes on a small deserted planet, leaving her marooned with a menagerie of misfit aliens. With her newfound friend, a small grey alien named

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Tawee, Red must find a way to survive the hostile castaways, evade the ravenous wildlife, and contend with Goose, the planet’s grumpy, felinoid custodian. Surely this can’t be the paradise she’s looking for.

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AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

S E LLING POINTS ■ Award-winning author: Peter

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Rock is the recipient of the prestigious Alex Award, presented by YALSA to the best adult novels recommended for YAs. He’s also the recipient of a 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship ■ Literary heavyweight: Rock has been lauded by writers such as Tom Perrotta, Susan Choi, Junot Díaz, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Daniel Handler ■ Crossover potential: With its literary prose and mature themes, this novel could easily appeal to both a YA and an adult audience

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Vivian feels left behind when her older sister, Audra, runs away from home. Believing that Audra will return for her, she pays careful attention to the signs and clues around her. Then, inexplicably, writing begins to appear in a blank notebook in her room.

When Audra does come back for Vivian, she is in the company of a strange man. The three of them run away together and live carefully hidden in the forest, where they practice wilderness survival. While Audra plans for the future, Vivian continues to gather evidence: Who is this mysterious man, and does he have any connection to the words appearing in her notebook?

Crafted by one of today’s most startling literary talents, Klickitat is a haunting story full of atmosphere and awakening as two sisters must decide if living off the grid is the Eden that they hoped for.

Peter Rock is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and a Wallace Stegner Fellowship. His adult novel My Abandonment won the Alex Award. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two young daughters. www.peterrockproject.com.

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The Steep and Thorny Way ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Renowned author: In the Shadow of Blackbirds collected three starred reviews and

BY C AT W I N T E R S

Prohibition, the KKK, and Hamlet collide in this richly imagined historical mystery

by Morris Award finalist Cat Winters

was a finalist for the Morris Award, a prestigious honour for Accolades and praise

debut fiction

for Cat Winters

■ Classical roots: Winters was inspired by Shakespeare’s

‘The Cure for Dreaming

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the book, adding an eerie mood

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and sense of place

‘A timely reminder that

■ Biracial and gay characters: The primary characters promote

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diversity, and the struggle these

fought for and hard fought

protagonists face will resonate

against . . .’ – SFX Magazine

with contemporary teens

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A thrilling reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Steep and Thorny Way tells the story of a murder most foul and the mighty power of love and acceptance in a state gone terribly rotten.

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1920s Oregon is not a welcoming place for Hanalee Denney, the daughter of a white woman and an African-American man. She has almost no rights by law, and the Ku Klux Klan breeds fear and hatred in even Hanalee’s oldest friendships. Plus, her father, Hank Denney, died a year ago, hit by a drunk-driving teenager. Now her father’s killer is out of jail and back in town, and he claims that Hanalee’s father wasn’t killed by the accident at all but, instead, was poisoned by the doctor who looked after him – who happens to be Hanalee’s new stepfather.

The only way for Hanalee to get the answers she needs is to ask Hank himself, a ‘haint’ wandering the roads at night.

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Cat Winters is the author of The Cure for Dreaming and In the Shadow of Blackbirds, which collected three starred reviews and was a finalist for the William C. Morris Award for debut YA fiction. She lives in Portland, Oregon. www.catwinters.com.

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Seven Ways We Lie ■

AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

BY R I L E Y R E D G AT E

From a debut talent to watch, a story of seven teenagers, each struggling with one of the seven deadly sins, who cross paths when a life-altering secret is exposed

S E LLING POINTS ■ Fresh and seductive hook: Seven deadly sins and seven POVs set against a contemporary high school backdrop make for a unique, edgy reading experience ■ Social-media-savvy author: Riley Redgate has over 10,000 Tumblr followers and counting.

She’s enthusiastic and eager to self-promote ■ Young talent on the rise: Like Veronica Roth, who was an undergrad at Northwestern when she wrote and sold Divergent, Riley Redgate is still in college and able to perfectly tap into the teen mind-set ■ Spot-on voice for the YA market: Redgate’s writing is topical as well as universally relatable.

This book has major breakout potential

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Juniper Kipling, all-around perfectionist, can’t get enough of her secret boyfriend – even if exposure could destroy her.

Matt Jackson is stuck in a marijuana-laden haze while his parents’ marriage founders . . . until he meets the sharp-tongued and sexually liberal Olivia Scott.

Olivia’s sister, Kat, literal drama queen, has been in an angry downward spiral since their mother left.

And Olivia’s best friend, Claire, is having problems of her own. Recently dumped by her gorgeous ex, Lucas, she’s riddled with jealousy over Olivia’s casual flings.

When genius misfit Valentine Simmons overhears Juniper professing her love to a teacher, he anonymously outs her secret. But Juniper’s not the only one hiding things, as the seven classmates soon discover. For better or worse, every choice they make will change a life.

Riley Redgate is a senior economics major at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Her expected graduation date is May 21, 2016. Seven Ways We Lie is her first novel. She grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and hopes to work in a bookstore after college. www.rileyredgate.com.

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Rave reviews: Corinne Duyvis’s Otherbound collected a whopping four starred reviews.

BY C O R I N N E D U Y V I S

A young-adult novel about surviving the end of the world – but at what cost? – by the critically acclaimed author of Otherbound

Kirkus hailed it as ‘original and compelling; a stunning debut’ Praise for Otherbound

■ Diversity advocate: Duyvis’s characters represent a wide

‘Gritty and violent at

range of backgrounds, including

times, this is an intelligent,

characters from different

satisfying YA novel.’

races, disabled characters, and

– SFX Magazine

characters from multiple corners ★ ‘Duyvis makes ingenious

of the LGBT community

use of a fascinating

■ Autistic protagonist: Denise is

premise.’ – Publishers

autistic, resulting in strengths

Weekly, starred review

and weaknesses that both play into the story. Duyvis herself is

★ ‘Duyvis’s debut is an

on the autism spectrum, lending

exciting take on the fantasy

authority to this complex subject

genre.’ – School Library Journal, starred review

■ Exciting sci-fi premise: Fans of Across the Universe and Under the Never Sky will appreciate the spaceship setting

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A thrilling, thought-provoking novel from one of young-adult literature’s boldest new talents.

January 29, 2035. That’s the day the comet is scheduled to hit – the big one. Denise and her mother

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and sister, Iris, have been assigned to a temporary shelter outside their hometown of Amsterdam to wait out the blast, but Iris is nowhere to be found, and at the rate Denise’s drug-addicted mother is going, they’ll never reach the shelter in time. A last-minute meeting leads them to something better than a temporary shelter – a generation ship, scheduled to leave Earth behind to colonise new worlds after the comet hits. But everyone on the ship has been chosen because of their usefulness. Denise is autistic and fears that she’ll never be allowed to stay. Can she obtain a spot before the ship takes flight? What about

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her mother and sister? When the future of the human race is at stake, whose lives matter most?

Corinne Duyvis is a novelist and short story writer and an editor of the website Disability in Kidlit. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West writer’s workshop and lives in Amsterdam.

Her first novel, Otherbound, received four starred reviews, and Horn Book called it ‘a humdinger of an adventure that contains the agony of loyalty, the allure of magic, and, most gratifyingly, the element of surprise.’ www.corinneduyvis.net.

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AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

BY J E N N I F E R M A S O N - B L AC K

‘Devil-at-the-crossroads’ folklore meets YA in this moody, magical tale

S E LLING POINTS ■ A literary yet accessible read: The author marries a highconcept premise with brilliant prose that will have widespread appeal and award-winning potential ■ Popular, proven genre: Abrams has a great track record of publishing successful dark, atmospheric novels with magical elements, and teens are clamouring for more ■ Sharp new talent: Jennifer Mason-Black has published short stories and a novella, but this extraordinary novel is her first full-length YA

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‘Tell me you feel it, Blue.’

Blue looked at her. The woman’s Blue Riley has wrestled with her own demons ever since the loss of her mother to cancer. But when she encounters a beautiful devil at her town crossroads, it’s her runaway sister’s soul she fights to save.

The devil steals Blue’s voice – inherited from her musically gifted mother – in exchange for a single shot at finding Cass.

Armed with her mother’s guitar, a knapsack of cherished mementos, and a pair of magical boots, Blue journeys west in search of her sister. When the devil changes the terms of their deal, Blue must reevaluate her understanding of good and evil and open herself up to finding family in unexpected places.

In Devil and the Bluebird, Jennifer Mason-Black delivers a captivating depiction of loss and hope.

Jennifer Mason-Black has published short stories in The Sun, Strange Horizons, Fireside

dark eyes glittered. ‘I feel—’ Blue began.

Nothing came out. She tried again. Again, this time with force.

Nothing, not even a whisper.

‘You were right,’ the woman said.

‘Too easy. This way is more fun. For me, at least. You win the game, you get your sister and your voice back.’

She turned, walked a few steps

Fiction, and Daily Science Fiction, among other publications. Devil and the Bluebird is her

away, and the dark swallowed

debut novel. She lives in Massachusetts. www.cosmicdriftwood.com.

her whole. Blue stood alone, the crossroads dust swirling around her.

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Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions

BOOK ONE

■ Strong series start: The first book has shipped over 20,000 copies in hardcover and has been collecting rave reviews ■ Illustrations throughout: Joe Sutphin’s illustrations capture

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The first book in the witty, inventive, middle-grade mystery series about a good kid at a school for evil

the madness and villainy (and humour) of the monsters that call

Praise for

Dr. Critchlore’s School ‘home’

Dr. Critchlore’s

■ Current minion moment: With

School for Minions

the success of the Despicable Me

‘Evil Overlords

films, minions are a hot topic in

need not force their

popular culture

minions to enjoy this

■ Appealing premise: Kids love to

spooktacular romp!’

read about magical schools and

– Tony DiTerlizzi,

what it’s like to go to them

co-creator of The

■ Bonus feature: Includes a sneak

Spiderwick Chronicles

peek at the sequel

‘An Addams family for a new generation.’

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Black-and-white illustrations

bestselling author

throughout

of the NERDS and

304 pages

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Welcome to Dr. Critchlore’s School for Minions, the premier trainer of minions for Evil Overlords everywhere. No student is prouder to be at Dr. Critchlore’s than Runt Higgins, a twelve-year-old werewolf. (At least he thinks he’s twelve.

He was abandoned at the school as a baby, so he can’t say for sure.) Runt loves everything about Dr. Critchlore’s. He loves his classes. He loves his friends. And he loves his foster family, who took him in when his wolf pack couldn’t.

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school down. It’s up to Runt, who knows the place better than anybody, to figure out who’s behind the attacks . . . and to save his home, and Dr. Critchlore himself, from total destruction.

Sheila Grau is a writer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. www.sheilagrau.com. Joe Sutphin has illustrated several critically acclaimed books. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. www.joesutphin.wix.com/joesutphinart.

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AGES 8 TO 12 FICTION

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■ Big-name, beloved author:

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Angleberger’s Origami Yoda

The wacky, gross-out adventures continue in this paperback of book two in the Qwikpick Papers series by master middle-school chronicler Tom Angleberger!

series is a smash hit, with sales of over 5.3 million and a devoted fan following ■ Fun, interactive format: In a scrapbook-style format similar to

Praise for the Qwikpick Papers series ‘Wimpy Kid fans, as well as those who appreciate Angleberger’s Origami Yoda series, have much to appreciate here.’ – Booklist ‘Laugh-out-loud hijinks tailor-made for reluctant readers.’ – School Library Journal

the Origami Yoda series, notes, drawings, and found objects augment the text ■ Diverse friendships: Socioeconomically and culturally varied, the three kids at the heart of the series satisfy the need for more diversity in children’s books ■ Gross-out appeal: Pitch-perfect for the age group, the series focuses on the weird and disgusting ■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample chapter of book three

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See page 66 for the third book in the series

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This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as How to Eat Fried Worms and Freckle Juice.

Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave are the Qwikpick Adventure Society, three kids who seek out adventure in their seemingly quiet hometown of Crickenburg. On the hunt for their next big mission – something to top the Fountain of Poop, if that’s even possible – the kids overhear a construc-

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tion worker telling his buddies about a rat with a human face he saw in the basement of an old research facility. The decision is unanimous: the next adventure for the Qwikpick Society is on! But when their trip to find the rat doesn’t go quite as expected, the trio gets into big trouble. Will the second adventure for the Qwikpick Society also be their last?

Tom Angleberger is the author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series. He is also the author of Horton Halfpott and Fake Mustache, both Edgar Award nominees; the Qwikpick Papers series; and the Inspector Flytrap series. He is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell and lives in Christiansburg, Virginia. www.origamiyoda.com.

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Now in Paperback!

Otherbound ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Critical darling: Otherbound garnered a whopping four

BY C O R I N N E D U Y V I S

A bold debut fantasy about a teen who lives another life in another world every time he blinks his eyes

starred reviews in hardcover ■ Emerging category: More and

Praise for Otherbound

more young-adult hits could be

‘Gritty and violent at

classified as speculative fiction

times, this is an intelligent,

■ LGBTQ appeal: Explores fluid gender identities as one of its

satisfying YA novel.’

themes, and its major romance

– SFX Magazine

is between two girls: Amara

★ ‘Duyvis makes ingenious

and Cilla, the princess she’s

use of a fascinating

supposed to protect

premise.’ – Publishers

■ Bonus feature: Includes a bonus

Weekly, starred review

chapter of Duyvis’s next novel,

★ ‘Duyvis’s debut is an

On the Edge of Gone

exciting take on the fantasy genre.’ – School Library Journal, starred review

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Every time Nolan closes his eyes, he doesn’t see darkness. Instead, he’s transported into the mind of Amara, a girl living in a different world. Nolan’s world is our world, full of history tests, family problems, and laundry; his parents think he has epilepsy, judging from his frequent blackouts. Amara’s world is full of magic and danger, and she’s a mute slave girl who’s tasked with protecting a renegade princess.

Nolan is only an observer in Amara’s world – until he’s not. At first, Amara is terrified by this new presence controlling her. But they eventually learn that the only way to protect the princess and escape

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danger is to work together.

A fascinating premise, clearly and compellingly written and imagined by a startlingly original debut writer.

Corinne Duyvis is a novelist and short story writer and an editor of the website Disability in Kidlit. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West writer’s workshop and lives in Amsterdam. www.corinneduyvis.net.

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AGES 13 AND UP YOUNG ADULT FICTION

BY C AT W I N T E R S

A gothic novel about a young suffragist who is hypnotized into seeing people’s monstrous true natures

S E LLING POINTS ■ Historical fiction with clever twists: The story seamlessly blends the struggles of the women’s suffrage movement

Accolades and praise for

with hypnotism, Dracula, and a

The Cure for Dreaming

tenacious protagonist

Amelia Bloomer Project list ‘The Cure for Dreaming proves the potential, relevance, and importance of YA fiction. It’s entertaining, educational and mystical.

YA naysayers may have just met their match.’

– Starburst Magazine ‘A timely reminder that political equality of is hard fought for and hard fought against . . .’ – SFX Magazine

■ Acclaimed author: Winters earned three starred reviews for her debut novel, which was also a Morris Award finalist; School Library Journal praised her ‘excellent pacing and deliciously creepy descriptions,’ and Publishers Weekly called it ‘masterful’ ■ A dash of horror: Olivia’s second sight allows her to see people’s often horrifying true natures ■ Bonus feature: Includes a sample chapter of Winters’s next book, The Steep and Thorny Way

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includes archival photos and art from the period.

Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl – a suffragist – in an age that prefers its females to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: she’s able to see people’s true natures,

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manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud. These supernatural challenges only make Olivia more determined to speak her mind, and so she’s drawn into a dangerous relationship with the hypnotist and his mysterious motives, all while secretly fighting for the rights of women.

Cat Winters is the author of In the Shadow of Blackbirds, which received three starred reviews and was a finalist for YALSA’s Morris Award for debut YA fiction. She grew up near Disneyland in Southern California. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her family. www.catwinters.com.

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Two more classic Greek myths reimagined as modern-day tales for toddlers!

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and authentic adaptation of classic literature

Don’t Get Lost, Odysseus!

When Odysseus goes shopping with his mum, she tells him to stay close, and

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Full-colour illustrations

Odyssey–inspired play area in the mall

24 pages

and wanders off. He has fun at first, but when he can’t find Mum, he gets scared.

Not to worry: Mum was always close behind, and, reunited, they make their way home together. Conceived and crafted by Greek-mythology expert Joan Holub and

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illustrated by the bestselling Leslie Patricelli, this book also includes a summary of the original journey of Odysseus.

Don’t Get Lost, Odysseus!

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Good Job, Athena!

After Athena ties Arachne’s shoes for

Good Job, Athena!

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her, Arachne takes the credit for Athena’s hard work. But when their friends ask Arachne to teach them how to tie their shoes, Arachne must admit the truth. So Athena comes to the rescue and teaches everybody this important skill. All is forgiven, and the girls are friends again.

Conceived and crafted by Greek-mythology expert Joan Holub and illustrated by the

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Be Patient, Pandora!

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bestselling Leslie Patricelli, this book also includes a summary of the original Arachne myth.

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Make a Wish, Midas!

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Brush Your Hair, Medusa!

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Play Nice, Hercules!

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Joan Holub is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than 130 children’s books, including the popular Goddess Girls series. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. www.joanholub.com. Leslie Patricelli is the creator of the bestselling Bald Baby board book series, including Big Little, Quiet Loud, Yummy Yucky, and Baby Happy Baby Sad. She lives in Hailey, Idaho. www.lesliepatricelli.com.

Please Share, Aphrodite!

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Be Careful, Icarus!

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Each gatefold opens to reveal the magic spring brings

■ Nature’s wonder with a touch of magic: Thinking of spring arriving as if by magic is a fun, child-centric approach ■ Stunning package with plenty of extras: The book’s gatefolds mimic the way spring often takes us by surprise, and the rhyming text offers opportunities for guessing ■ Inclusive idea: In a simple, elegant way, the book reveals the changes that happen in both the natural and human spheres (including melting snow, blooming flowers, hatching eggs, and the putting away of winter clothes!)

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of snow.

Hocus pocus!

Where did it go?

Winter turns to spring in this lyrical book that celebrates the magic of nature and the changing seasons. Eleven gatefolds open to re-create the excitement and surprise of spring’s arrival, revealing what happens when snow melts,

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trees bud, flowers bloom, birds arrive, and eggs and cocoons hatch. Finally, it’s warm enough to pack away winter clothes and go out and play!

Anne Sibley O’Brien is a children’s book author/illustrator whose passion for multiracial, multicultural, and global subjects comes from being raised bilingual and bicultural in South Korea. She attended Mount Holyoke College, where she majored in studio art. She

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lives with her husband in Maine. www.annesibleyobrien.com. Susan Gal earned her BFA at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, then began her illustration career as a poster and calendar artist. Later, she became an ‘actor with a pencil’ for Disney Animation. She illustrated the acclaimed book Here is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays. She lives in Berkeley, California. www.galgirlstudio.com.

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AGES 3 TO 5 POP-UP BOOK

BY DAV I D C A R T E R

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From bestselling author David A. Carter comes the second book in the pop-up series about the seasons

■ Perennial favourite: Books about the seasons are a favourite for young children and parents ■ Bestselling author: David Carter is known for his pop-up books, which have sold millions of copies all over the world ■ High-concept novelty: This artistically driven format is a wonderful addition to the Appleseed list as a high-concept book about the seasons ■ Multi-market potential: The book is sophisticated enough for gift markets and will appeal to pop-up collectors ■ Great for spring and Easter promotions: A wonderful and affordable book for spring bookstore promotions as well as Easter (March 27, 2016)

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Just in time for spring, this is the second book in the Carter pop-up book series about the seasons.

Each spread has a very brief verse and depicts common springtime flora and fauna. All things pictured are labelled (robins, water lilies, deer and fawns, cherry trees, etc.). The text is simple for very young

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A simple game of ‘Guess who?’ is elevated by clever haiku clues and the comical, charming art of Bob Shea

S E LLING POINTS ■ Name recognition: From his Dinosaur vs. series to Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, Bob Shea’s books have sold over 150,000 copies. Deanna Caswell’s popular blog, Little House in the Suburbs, has raised her profile ■ Accessible poetry: Simple language and short verses make haiku an ideal first form for young children ■ Clever guessing game: Each haiku is a clue to which animal is hiding on the next page ■ Valuable guide included: The last page explains haiku in a friendly, child-focused manner

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New day on the farm Muffled mooing announces A fresh pail of milk Can you guess who from this haiku?

Simple, playful haiku offer clues about the animal hiding on the next page, making this book a first

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collection of poetry as much as it is a game of ‘Guess who?’ Spirited illustrations by acclaimed artist Bob Shea add to the fun!

Deanna Caswell is a picture-book author whose titles include First Ballet, Train Trip, and Beach House. She is also the founder of the successful blog Little House in the Suburbs and the mother of five. Bob Shea is an acclaimed children’s book author who has written and illustrated over a dozen picture books, including the Dinosaur vs. series and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great. Shea’s characters have appeared on Playhouse Disney, PBS Kids, and Nick Jr. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Colleen, and their son, Ryan. He and Colleen own Perfectly Nice, a graphic design studio. www.bobshea.com.

Lullaby and Kisses Sweet

By Lee Bennet Hopkins Illustrated by Alyssa Nassner ISBN 978-1-4197-1037-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1037-7 UK £9.99 US $15.95 51595 9 781419 710377

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Thank You! ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Popular, award-winning author: Ethan Long is the recipient of a

BY E T H A N LO N G

Animals say thank you in the third original board book from award-winning Ethan Long

Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall, and High!

Praise for Hi!

■ Shelf presence: This title joins Hi! and Good Night!, the first two

★ ‘This friendly

books in Ethan Long’s first-ever

chain of greetings

original board book series

and Long’s bright, spongy-edged digital

■ Popular themes: The series showcases strong themes for this

illustrations create an

age group: first words, animal

infectious sense of

sounds, and manners

good cheer.’

– Publishers Weekly,

■ Universally appealing series:

starred review

Long’s friendly, vibrant art style and cute animals are a hit with the toddler set

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A string of comically stylised animals say ‘thank you’ to one another when they

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receive their favourite treats. The sequence culminates in an exchange between a human toddler and his parent saying ‘thank you’ and ‘you’re welcome’ when the child receives his favourite cup! This third title in a board book series on animal (and human) first words by

Hi! ISBN 978-1-4197-1365-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1365-1 UK £4.99 US $7.955 0 7 9 5 9 781419 713651

Good Night!

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Ethan Long is an internationally recognised author and illustrator of over 65 children’s books, as well as the creator of the Emmy-nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk on Playhouse Disney. Long won a Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall, and High! He lives with his wife, author Heather Long, and his three children in Orlando, Florida. www.ethanlong.com.

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The Forest Feast for Kids C O LO R F U L V E G E TA R I A N R E C I P E S T H AT A R E S I M P L E TO M A K E ■

BY E R I N G L E E S O N

AGES 8 TO 12 COOKING

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The first children’s cookbook from New York Times bestselling author Erin Gleeson

■ Genre upswing: Cookbooks for children as well as adults continue to sell in big numbers ■ Successful author: This children’s cookbook is based

Praise for The

on Erin Gleeson’s successful

Forest Feast

cookbook for adults, The Forest

‘The dishes in this

Feast, which has sold more than

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40 vegetarian recipes that are

and healthy for a

simple and full of fresh and lively

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to serve while

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safely and easily prepare foods

– Apartment Therapy’s The Kitchn

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ALSO AVAIL AB LE Written by popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast for Kids serves up quick, easy, and fun vegetarian recipes that kids will love to make. In addition to its recipes – which span meals, party food, snacks, and beverages – the book includes party ideas, illustrated guides on how to use utensils safely, and a glossary of culinary terms. Vibrant photographs of the dishes, as well as of children making them, complemented by Erin’s own fanciful watercolour illustrations and hand-lettering, showcase the rustic simplicity of the fare.

Photographer and artist Erin Gleeson lives in an idyllic cabin near San Francisco, where she paints watercolours and writes her food blog, The Forest Feast. www.theforestfeast.com.

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Lucky Ducky ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Promising new talent: Doreen Mulryan is already well known for her illustrations in many chapter

BY D O R E E N M U L RYA N

An adorable duck learns that luck is all a matter of perspective in this picture book about friendship and self-empowerment

books, including the popular Frankly, Frannie series. This is her debut picture book as author and illustrator ■ Eye-catching illustrations: Doreen’s friendly art style and sweet animals are sure to be a hit with kids ■ Gentle but important message: Ducky learns that he can turn his luck around with a change in attitude and realises that having friends makes him the luckiest duck around ■ Perfect for seasonal promotions: From springtime to Easter, this book makes a great gift, and it’s perfect for story-time or bedtime reading all year long

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Ducky is unlucky – somehow things just always seem to go wrong. So he decides to look for a

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By Kristine A. Lombardi ISBN 978-1-4197-1485-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1485-6 UK £9.99 US $14.95 51495 9 781419 714856

Sniff! Sniff!

By Ryan Sias ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 UK £8.99 US $14.95 51495

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four-leaf clover; that will do the trick! But when he goes to the park, there is none to be found. However, what Ducky finds instead is much greater: he meets Piggy, Bunny, and Pup and realises that having friends makes him the luckiest duck of all!

Lucky Ducky is a bright and bubbly new picture book that shows young readers how luck is all about how you perceive it and that anyone has the power to turn his or her luck around.

Doreen Mulryan is the illustrator behind the Frankly, Frannie series. She attended Carnegie Mellon University as a fine arts major, then New York’s School of Visual Arts, where she received her degree in illustration and cartooning. She also worked at Marvel Comics and on product design at Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. She lives in New Jersey. www.doreenmulryan.com.

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‘Lion and Tiger and Bear, oh my!’ The first book in an effervescent new series by Ethan Long

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

S E LLING POINTS ■ Geisel Award–winning author: Ethan Long is the recipient of the prestigious Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall, and High!

■ First in an uproarious new series: This is the first riotous Lion & Tiger & Bear book ■ Important message relayed in a fun way: Young readers will learn the importance of being patient with their friends – and that it’s okay to need some quiet time as well as playtime ■ Iconic title: The title references the iconic line in The Wizard of Oz, ‘Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!’ which will resonate with all ages

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Lion, Tiger, and Bear are best friends. One day, Tiger and Bear want to play a game of tag, but Lion doesn’t want to be disturbed; instead, he wants some quiet time to work on a painting. Tiger and Bear try to entice Lion to play, but their antics only have the opposite effect – what does a lion have to do to find some peace and quiet? In the end, Lion has a surprise for his friends after they exercise some patience, and each learns why it’s important to have both quiet time and playtime.

Ethan Long is the award-winning and internationally recognised author and illustrator of over 65 children’s books, as well as the creator of the Emmy-nominated series Tasty Time with ZeFronk on Playhouse Disney. Long won the Geisel Award for his picture book Up, Tall, and High! He lives with his wife, author Heather Long, and their three children in Orlando, Florida. www.ethanlong.com.

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The Grumpy Pets ■

S E LLING POINTS ■ Fresh, rising star authorillustrator: Kristine A. Lombardi’s

BY K R I S T I N E A . LO M B A R D I

In this humorous picture book, a grumpy boy learns that there’s a perfect pet for everyone

first picture book, Lovey Bunny, was reviewed as having ‘sweet exuberance’ by Publishers

Praise for Lovey Bunny

Weekly

‘Debut author-artist Lombardi starts out

■ Popular topic: As Internet sensation Grumpy Cat shows,

strong . . . Her pencil

people love pets with attitude

and gouache drawings, rendered in shades

■ Celebrates all personality types: Relaying the important message

of pink and brown,

of staying true to yourself and

have a crafty, sweet

marching to the beat of your own

exuberance.’

drum, this story demonstrates

– Publishers Weekly

that there’s a perfect companion for everyone ■ Puppies, puppies, puppies! Filled with lots of adorable puppies, as well as pets of all kinds

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Billy’s not like the other kids. He’s a bit moody, a bit cranky, a bit . . . grumpy. In hopes of cheering him up, his mum takes him and his sister to the animal rescue one Saturday morning. All the animals are cute and playful, but they’re a little too happy for Billy’s taste. When Billy wanders into another section of the store, however, he stumbles across a different group of animals awaiting adoption. These pets are grouchy and scruffy. In fact, they seem downright grumpy – just like Billy! He catches the eye of a particularly grumpy pup – could this be the friend Billy has been looking for?

Grumpy Pets shows that there’s a perfect match for everyone, if you stay true to yourself.

Kristine A. Lombardi worked in advertising for many years but is now a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. She is the author and illustrator of Lovey Bunny. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey. www.kristinelombardi.com.

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Hannah and Sugar ■

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

BY K AT E B E R U B E

A tender picture-book debut about overcoming your fears to help your friends when they need it most

S E LLING POINTS ■ Touching debut from a talent to watch: Kate Berube, named an up-and-coming illustrator by the popular blog 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast (7-Imp), offers a poignant first story about empathy and compassion ■ Relatable story: Overcoming fears is a popular subject in children’s books ■ Powerful message: Provides the subtle yet powerful message that sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone in order to help others ■ Adorable dog: Everyone loves a good puppy story, and Kate Berube delivers that and more with her gentle watercolours

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Every day after school, Hannah sees her classmate’s dog, Sugar. All the other kids love to play with Sugar, but Hannah politely declines; she just can’t conquer her fear of dogs. But one day Sugar goes missing, and Hannah joins the search to help her classmate recover her pet. As fate would have it, Hannah is the one to find Sugar, and although it takes a lot of courage, she brings him home safely and

Doggy Dog

By Chris Raschka ISBN 978-1-4197-1203-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-1203-6 UK £4.99 US $6.955 0 6 9 5

finds herself with an unlikely new friend.

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Kate Berube earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the creator of Tater Totter, a zine for children. She lives in Portland, Oregon. www.kateberube.com.

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By Ryan Sias ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1490-0 UK £8.99 US $14.95 51495

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An After Bedtime Story ■

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A hilarious, anti-bedtime picture book that offers a warm, honest portrait of family life, in all its chaos

that continues to find a picturebook audience ■ Fresh, honest take: The portrait of a family who can’t always control their toddler but who are very loving anyway will strike a realistic chord with parents, as shown by the success of the mega-hit Go the F*&$ to Sleep ■ High-design package: Artful illustrations and three-colour printing will appeal to aesthetically minded parents and special markets

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Little Nina will not go to bed. Not when the adults are having so much fun in the other room without her! Before her exasperated parents can catch up, Nina escapes her bedroom and races through the house, sampling cakes and just generally stirring up trouble. With Nina on the loose, a cordial family party becomes a wild good time, as her aunts and uncles join in the riotous fun. Finally it’s time for the guests to leave, and it is bedtime at last – not just for Nina, but for the entire exhausted family.

Illustrated with stylishly appealing three-colour art, this is a loving, funny portrait of family life – and of what bedtime is often really like.

Shoham Smith is an award-winning Israeli author published in French, German, and Portuguese. Einat Tsarfati is an Israeli illustrator who graduated from Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. www.einattsarfati.com.

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Waiting for High Tide ■

AGES 5 TO 7 PICTURE BOOK

BY N I K K I M C C LU R E

Humans and animals await the gifts of high tide in a tour-de-force picture book from acclaimed paper cuts author-illustrator Nikki McClure

S E LLING POINTS ■ Beloved artist with distinct point of view: McClure’s books about treasuring family and nature have sold over 125,000 copies and garner glowing reviews

Accolades and

■ Triumphs the hands-on lifestyle:

praise for Nikki

Readers learn step by step how

McClure’s work

to build a raft

New York Times bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller

■ Contains scientific facts: From barnacles to seagulls, McClure gently touches on the characteristics of the creatures one encounters at the beach ■ Regional appeal: Coastal communities will particularly appreciate McClure’s loving, vibrant ode to life at the beach ■ Seasonal book: Perfect for summer reading

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For one young boy, it’s a perfect summer day to spend at the beach with his family. He scours the

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high tide line for treasures, listens to the swizzling sound of barnacles, and practices walking the plank.

But mostly he waits for high tide. Then he’ll be able to swim and dive off the log raft his family is building. While he waits, sea birds and other creatures mirror the family’s behaviours: building and hunting, wading and eating. At long last the tide arrives, and human and animal alike savour the water.

Another beautiful ode to life lived in harmony with nature, and by the labour of one’s own hands, from an artist of great warmth and clarity.

Nikki McClure is the author and illustrator of Collect Raindrops; In; Mama, Is It Summer Yet?; To Market, To Market; Apple; and How to Be a Cat. She is also the illustrator of All in a Day by Cynthia Rylant and May the Stars Drip Down by Jeremy Chatelain. McClure lives in Olympia, Washington. www.nikkimcclure.com.

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The Phantom of the Opera B A S E D O N T H E N OV E L BY G A S TO N L E R O U X

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■ Thrilling tale: The story of the Phantom and Christine is loaded with suspense but is not scary

A beautiful adaptation of the well-known tale, starring a young ballerina and including a CD with original music

■ Includes CD: Set to original music and including three new songs, the entire story is narrated on a 30-minute CD ■ Beautiful gift: Stunning illustrations and gold-foil stamping on the cover make this a wonderful gift book

S PECIFICATIONS Full-colour illustrations 40 pages ��� × ���mm • ��¼ × �⅝" Hardcover with CD RIGHTS: WORLD PUBI’mMONTH: MARCH “I know I’m alive! a woman! An opera singer!”

“I know you make me feel alive. And if my heart beats, it’s 978-1-4197-2086-4 only for you.”

ISBN ISBN 978-1-4197-2086-4 “But are you £12.99 alive or not?” US $19.95 UK 51995 “Can you hear me or not?”

“Stop answering my questions with questions!

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720864 “Let your ears be your eyes! If you could love my voice enough to marry me without seeing me, I would show myself. Then maybe you’ll see me without being disgusted.”

“But why should I be disgusted? Your voice is more beautiful than the blue sky, clearer than rainwater, richer than the earth! You can’t be so ugly with a voice like that.”

“Marry me.”

“I love Raoul! You know that. He’s the one I’m going to marry.”

“And yet you wear my ring!”

“It’s a sign of my love for you, my love for you as a friend.”

“And what am I supposed to do with that sort of love?”

Since starting ballet classes at the Paris Opera, Meg has explored every nook and cranny of the majestic, mysterious building, places where she is allowed to go . . . and places where she isn’t! In one of these forbidden passages, she meets the Phantom of the Opera, a mysterious figure who is sobbing his heart out. He is in love with Christine, an opera singer – but she is about to marry her fiancé, Raoul!

One evening, Christine mysteriously disappears. Meg is hot on the trail.

Revisiting the famous novel by Gaston Leroux, this faithful adaptation retells the story for a young audience in beautiful illustrations, and includes a 30-minute CD on which the story is read aloud,

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Catherine Washbourne is a French playwright and actress. Hélène Druvert is a French textile designer and illustrator. Gillian Rosner is an English-born translator based in France. Domitille and Amaury are French actors and singers. Marc Demais is a French composer.

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Cloth Lullaby

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This exquisite new picture-book biography examines the childhood of sculptor Louise Bourgeois and the experiences that inspired her work

S E LLING POINTS ■ Award-winning duo: Amy Novesky’s Me, Frida won the Pura Belpré Honor Award, and Isabelle Arsenault won the prestigious Governor General’s Award in Canada and two New

Praise for Me, Frida ‘The writing is lucid, the emotions are universal, and the illustrations soar. Glowing with warm, vibrant colors, the charcoal and acrylic paintings create distinctive, statuesque people within imaginatively conceived landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors.’ – Booklist

York Times Best Illustrated awards ■ Art theme: A gorgeous addition to Abrams’ list of art-themed picture books, and there is nothing else written for children on this important artist ■ Mother/daughter theme: The book focuses on Bourgeois’s relationship with her mother, which also inspired her most famous sculptures

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Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) was a world-renowned modern artist noted for her sculptures made

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of wood, steel, stone, and cast rubber. Her most famous spider sculpture, Maman, stands more than 30 feet high.

Just as spiders spin and repair their webs, Louise’s own mother was a weaver of tapestries. Louise spent her childhood in France as an apprentice to her mother before she became a tapestry artist herself. She worked with fabric throughout her career, and this biographical picture book shows how Bourgeois’s childhood experiences weaving with her loving, nurturing mother provided the inspiration for her most famous works. With a beautifully nuanced and poetic story, this book stunningly captures the relationship between mother and daughter and illuminates how memories are woven into us all.

Me, Frida Illustrated by David Diaz ISBN 978-1-4197-1516-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1516-7 UK £5.99 US $9.955 0 9 9 5

Amy Novesky is the author of Georgia in Hawaii and Me, Frida, which won the Pura Belpré Honor Award and was an ALA Notable Book. She lives in San Francisco. www.amynovesky.com. Isabelle Arsenault is an awardwinning illustrator whose first children’s book received the prestigious Governor General’s Award for children’s literature in French (illustration).

She lives in Montreal. www.isabellearsenault.com.

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Diego Rivera

By Susan Goldman Rubin ISBN 978-0-8109-9731-8 ISBN 978-0-8109-9731-8 UK £10.99 US $17.95 51795

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NON-FICTION

Milestones of Flight

PICTURE BOOK

F R O M H OT- A I R B A L LO O N S TO S PAC E S H I P O N E

AGES 10 TO 14

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This book explores the history of American aviation, from the Wright brothers to space exploration ■ Child-friendly subject: Children young and old are fascinated by the subject of flight, from hot-air

N AT I O N A L A I R A N D S PAC E M U S E U M

To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, comes a picture book about America’s history of aviation

balloons to airplanes to drones ■ Museum tie-in: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will celebrate its 40th anniversary in July 2016, and this book will coincide with a brand-new permanent exhibition with the same title

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Milestones of Flight takes readers soaring through the high points of American aviation: from the Wright brothers and their competitors to the military pilots who first circumnavigated the globe, from

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the initial space rocket to the moon walk, from the earliest manmade satellite to today’s spy drones.

The book also describes which inventions – such as rocket propulsion, the wind tunnel, and the silicon chip – helped move flight upward and beyond. Profusely illustrated with objects from the Smithsonian’s collection, Milestones of Flight provides an inspiring look at America’s contributions to aviation. The book includes a bibliography, author’s note, and index.

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, maintains the largest collection of historic air- and spacecraft in the world. Tim Grove, Chief of Museum

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Learning at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, leads a staff that produces a wide range of educational programs for all ages; he also develops exhibitions and websites. He is the author of First Flight Around the World for Abrams. He lives in Falls Church, Virginia.

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BY J O H N H E N D R I X

From award-winning author-illustrator John Hendrix comes the story of Jesus, the miracle man

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S E LLING POINTS ■ Beloved author with a great sales track: John Hendrix has developed a devoted following; his books continue to sell well ■ Perfect for Easter and religious holidays year-round: With its focus on the story of Jesus’s miracles and Resurrection, this title makes the perfect gift for Easter (March 27, 2016), yet the story is timeless and can be shared year-round ■ Universal Christian themes: The story does not align itself with any particular denomination or doctrine and will appeal to all Christians ■ Created with authority: Hendrix’s Bible sources were the English Standard Version (ESV), the New International Version (NIV), and the King James Version ■ Personal project for the author-illustrator: Hendrix is Presbyterian and attends church with his family regularly; his thoughtful approach to his Christian faith is apparent here

S PECIFICATIONS Full-colour illustrations 40 pages ��� × ���mm • �¾ × ��" Hardcover with jacket RIGHTS: WORLD PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY ISBN 978-1-4197-1899-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-1899-1 UK £11.99 US $��.�� 51895 The story of Jesus is one of the oldest and best known in human history, and it has been interpreted by countless writers and artists for more than 2,000 years. In this beautifully written and illustrated take

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on the ‘Miracle Man,’ John Hendrix focuses on biblical accounts of Jesus’s many miracles leading up to his Crucifixion and Resurrection. Hendrix interweaves hand-lettering with artwork to create a rare sophisticated approach that readers of any Christian denomination will find special and inspirational.

The book includes an author’s note and references to the Four Gospels, from which the story is taken.

John Hendrix wrote and illustrated John Brown, Shooting at the Stars, and the activity book Drawing Is Magic; he also illustrated Nurse, Soldier, Spy by Marissa Moss and McToad Mows Tiny Island by Tom Angleberger. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. www.johnhendrix.com.

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