October 2017 Buyer's Notes - Turnaround Publisher Services

MONTHLY CATALOGUE

OCTOBER 2017 AND NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES APRIL–SEPTEMBER 2017

Contents: New Fiction & Crime Fiction..... pg. 4-11

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Graphic Novels......................... pg. 11-20 Children’s & Young Adult.......... pg. 21-26 Non-Fiction Titles...................... pg. 27-43 Commission Titles.................... pg. 43 Newly Announced..................... pg. 44-47

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Editor’s Letter And, just like that, it’s October! Fear not, this is a fantastic month for books of all shapes and sizes, themes and subjects.

Kicking things off, we have the first title from one of our new publishers, Dodo Ink. We hope you’ll give them a very warm welcome! Neil Griffiths’ Family of Love (p4; Dodo Ink, 9780993575846, p/b, £11.99) is an epic novel, tackling some of the great themes of modern life and literature, about a man, with no previous religious inclination, who undertakes to build a cliff-top church.

Amongst our other exceptional fictional offering we also have The Stolen Bicycle (p6; Text Publishing Company, 9781911231158, p/b, £10.99) by the most celebrated Taiwanese author of the last decade, Wu Ming-Yi, telling the story of Cheng, a novelist, and the mysterious disappearance of his father (and his father’s bicycle) twenty years previously.

Sticking with the Far East for just a moment, our first crime fiction highlight investigates the impact and legacy of the Vietnam War on a family in northern Florida. Perfume River (p7; No Exit Press, 9781843449645,p/b, £8.99) by Pulitzer Prize winning author Robert Olen Butler is a powerful novel about the way Vietnam divided families and a layered portrayal of marriage, brotherhood and the sum of life. Meanwhile in Iceland, Snare (p7; Orenda, 9781910633809, p/b, £8.99) by Lilja Sigurdardottir, is a stunning thriller focusing on drug-smuggling single mother Sonia, set against the backdrop of the financial crash.

On to graphic novels and this month is another corker, especially for follow-ups and sequels. Not only do we have Darryl Cunningham’s second (after 2013’s Science Tales) incredible science-based book, Graphic Science (p15; Myriad, 9780993563324, p/b, £16.99) – a look at some of science’s great unsung heroes including Mary Anning, Nikola Tesla and Alfred Wegener – there is also a second instalment of the remarkable My Favorite Thing is Monsters, Volume 2 (p14; Fantagraphics, 9781683960195, p/b, £30.00). Emil Ferris’s wild and incredibly drawn novel continues as Karen struggles through life in late-1960s Chicago and discovers another clue about the heroic life of her neighbour in Nazi-occupied Germany.

(Another sequel) in children’s books, where we also turn back to WWII – the War I Finally Won (p25; Text Publishing Company, 9781911231165, p/b, £6.99)

by Newberry Honor winner Kimberley Bradley – returns to evacuees Ada and her brother as their guardian takes in a refugee child from Germany. Changing tack completely, in picture books, comes What Is Hip-Hop? (p21; Akashic Books, 9781617755842, h/b, £13.99) – a fantastic illustrated music guide for children with 3D clay illustrations and a rhyming history of the music genre.

A photography book I’m very excited to see is Unseen London (p28; Hoxton Mini Press, 9781910566244, h/b, £28). A collection of thirty photography projects – including boat-dwellers, a pigeon-eye view of the city, Cross Rail tunnels, squatters, and commuters – enabling you to observe a side of London that normally is out of sight. A Passion for China (p41; September Publishing, 9781910463338, h/b, £14.99) is another eagerly-awaited art title, this time about stunning ceramics and the stories behind their design. And if you need something to put on your gorgeous china plates, turn to Dirty Vegan (p40; Hatherleigh, 9781578267125, p/b, £14.99) – which remakes all your favourite recipes vegan style. You don’t have to be vegan, or even vegetarian, to enjoy this delicious book including vegan comfort food and ‘junk food.’

As if all that wasn’t enough, our final title to note this month is Cynthia Enloe’s The Big Push (p36; Myriad, 9780995590007, p/b, £9.99) – an immensely powerful look, by a leading feminist thinker, at patriarchy’s current workings, revealing not only blatant sexism, but complicity and tokenism dressed up as modernisation.

Enjoy your month!

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MONTHLY CATALOGUE - October 2017

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TWIST

Cano, Harkaitz & Gabantxo, Amaia

A moving portrayal of violence’s emotional legacy in the Basque Country. Set in the politically charged climate of the Basque Country in the 1980s, Twist relates the disappearance and brutal murder of two ETA militants at the hands of the Spanish army.

The novel centres on their friend and fellow activist Diego Lazkano, who, since revealing his comrades to the authorities, has been tormented by guilt. In Twist, Harkaitz Cano provides a multi-vocal account of conscience and a society in turmoil.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A masterfully written novel on violence, memory, and guilt.

• Harkaitz Cano is the recipient of numerous awards and one of the leading literary figures of the Basque Country.

• The Basque Country is a vastly underrepresented region in literature.

• Translator Amaia Gabantxo’s work has appeared in the TLS and the Independent.

ISBN 13: 9780914671824, 130pp p/b, £13.99 Published by ARCHIPELAGO BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

FAMILY OF LOVE

Fiction

FEROCITY

Lagioia, Nicola & Shugaar, Antony (trans.)

Southern Italy, the 1980s. On a hot summer’s night under a full moon, far from the outlying neighbourhoods of a southern Italian metropolis, Clara stumbles naked, dazed, and bloodied down a major highway. When she dies no-one is able to say exactly how or why, but her brother cannot free himself from her memory or from the questions surrounding her death. The more he learns about her life and death, the more he uncovers the moral decay at the core of his family’s ascent to social prominence.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A sweeping, cinematic, provocative panorama of modern Italy.

• Winner of the 2015 Strega Prize, beating Elena Ferrante.

• A sure-fire recommendation for fans of Ferrante looking for their next great read.

• Blurbs solicited from: Rachel Kushner, Jennifer Egan, Jhumpa Lahiri and Jonathan Franzen.

• Lagioia’s ‘Conversation with Elena Ferrante’ was published in New Yorker, May 20 2016, with mention of Ferocity.

ISBN 13: 9781609453817, 368pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy), Middle & Far East

Griffiths, Neil

Proctor McCullough is 44 years old. When he decides to desert his comfortable, middle class life in London and build a church on a clifftop, nobody knows what to make of it; McCullough is not religious. Is it a midlife crisis? Has he gone mad? Is he suffering a spiritual crisis in a secular age, where identity is shaped by wealth and social media? Or has he really been chosen

by God for a new revelation? Family of Love is an epic novel in the tradition of Dostoevsky; a character struggling to cope with the grand issues of modern life - faith, family, and his responsibility to society.

Fiction

ILIAC CREST, THE

Garza, Cristina Rivera; Booker, Sarah & Poniatowska, Elena

KEY SELLING POINTS • Neil Griffith’s first novel, Betrayal in Naples (Penguin, 2004), won the Author’s Club First Novel Award.

• The follow-up, Saving Caravaggio (Penguin, 2006), was shortlisted for the Costa Best Novel Award.

• Author’s most ambitious novel to date; will be submitted for all major prizes, including the Man Booker and Costa.

• Previous novels have been widely acclaimed in The Daily Telegraph, The Times, and The Spectator amongst others.

• The author is well-known as the founder of the Republic of Consciousness Prize, and highly active on social media.

ISBN 13: 9780993575846, 512pp p/b, £11.99 Published by DODO INK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

On a dark and stormy night, two mysterious women invade an unnamed narrator’s house, where they proceed to ruthlessly question their host’s identity.

While the women are strangely intimate - even inventing a secret language - they harass the narrator by repeatedly claiming that they know his greatest secret: that he is, in fact, a woman. As the increasingly frantic protagonist fails to defend his supposed masculinity, he eventually finds himself in a sanatorium. Published for the first time in English, this is a Gothic tale of destabilised male-female binaries and subverted literary tropes.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of Alejandra Pizarnik and Silvina Ocampo.

• Will appeal to readers especially interested in how explorations of gender and ambiguity subvert Gothic tropes.

• Calls for a reconsideration - both within Mexico and the wider world - of what comprises the Mexican literary canon.

ISBN 13: 9781558614352, 200pp p/b, £14.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

Fiction

APOTHECARY’S SHOP, THE Tiraboschi, Roberto & Gregor, Katherine (trans.)

In a medieval Venice undone by famine and excessive, orgiastic Carnival festivities, the protagonists of The Apothecary’s Shop chase a dream of defeating death.

The young Costanza, of the noble Grimani family, has disappeared. The family scribe, Edgardo, promises to return the girl to her family, who themselves may not be above suspicion. Doctors, apothecaries, undertakers, Eastern merchants, farmers: everyone seems to be involved in the girl’s disappearance.

Through Venice’s only female doctor, Edgardo discovers Sabbatai’s Apothecary, clues to Costanza’s disappearance may lie.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A historical thriller in the vein of Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose.

• Readers will find themselves completely absorbed by the vivid, magical yet ‘undone’ Venetian setting.

• Shows an occult and mystical side of Venice that is not often written about.

• Roberto Tiraboschi is one of Italy’s most stylish screenwriters and playwrights.

His writing is powerful and evocative.

ISBN 13: 9781609454173, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy), Middle & Far East

DOCTOR ZIPP’S AMAZING OCTO-COM Carrier, Dan

The London Evening Press and Star is a local newspaper holding its own in a time of fast-moving, celebrity-obsessed, click-bait global news. And the unnamed narrator of this book is one of its reporters, an old-school journalist dedicated to his community and his craft. But with every news item there is a bigger, more complex tale, and drawing on his notebooks he reveals the stories behind the stories, and the journeys he has taken to discover their hearts. If a city is its people and their stories, then this is London at its warm-hearted, eccentric best.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Local focus: Camden/North London.

• Author writes for The Observer, Guardian, New Camden Journal and Morning Star, among others.

• Radio and event appearances confirmed.

ISBN 13: 9780995721708, 272pp p/b, £9.99 Published by LONDON BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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NORTH FACING

Fiction

BEYOND THE RICE FIELDS

Peake, Tony

When Paul Harvey - sensitive, isolated and desperate to fit in at school - is invited to join the most popular pupil’s gang, he will do whatever is required to please the ringleader Andre du Toit. Now a man in his sixties and living abroad, Paul is drawn back to Pretoria to revisit his boyhood home. It has taken him most of his life to grasp and make sense of his past: the other boys, the masters, his own and du Toit’s parents, who so puzzlingly populated and controlled his world.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Novel of great literary merit for fans of Edmund White, Alan Hollinghurst, Michael Frayn, Christopher Hope.

• Edmund White endorsement to come.

• Important testament to the moment when the world teetered on the brink of profound change.

• Strong contender for prizes, especially the Polari and George Orwell Prize.

• Like Michael Frayn’s Spies, an older narrator remembers his boyhood against the backdrop of huge political events.

ISBN 13: 9780995590021, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by MYRIAD EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

VERY FRENCH CHRISTMAS, A The Greatest French Holiday Stories of All Time Various

Bringing together the best French Christmas stories of all time in an elegant and vibrant collection, featuring classics by Guy de Maupassant and Alphonse Daudet, plus stories by the esteemed twentieth century author Irene Nemirovsky and contemporary writers Dominique Fabre and Jean-Philippe Blondel. With a holiday spirit conveyed through sparkling Paris streets, opulent feasts, wandering orphans, kindly monks, homesick soldiers, oysters, crayfish, ham, bonbons, flickering desire, and more than a little wine, encapsulating the holiday spirit and proving that the French have mastered Christmas.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique collection of Christmas stories from some of France’s greatest writers.

• Includes work by Guy de Maupassant, Alphonse Daudet, Irene Nemirovsky, Dominique Fabre and Jean-Philippe Blondel.

• Beautifully presented in a hardback, clothbound cover, making this book an ideal gift.

ISBN 13: 9781939931504, 162pp h/b, £18.99 Published by NEW VESSEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

THREE FLOORS UP

Nevo, Eshkol & Silverston, Sondra

On the first floor, Arnon, a tormented retired officer who fought in the First Intifada. Above Arnon lives Hani, known as ‘the widow,’ whose husband travels the world for his lucrative job while she stays at home with their two children, increasingly isolated and unstable. On the top floor lives a former judge, Devora. Eshkol Nevo vividly depicts how the grinding effects of social and political ills play out in the psyche of his flawed yet compelling characters, in often unexpected and explosive ways.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Three Floors Up was the biggest bestseller of 2015 in Israel, selling over 60,000 copies.

• Eshkol Nevo is the recipient of Book Publishers Association, FFI-Raymond Wallier, ADEI-WIZO and Steimatzky prizes.

• His 2008 novel Homesick was a finalist for the prestigious Independent Foreign Fiction Prize.

• His novel Neuland was included in The Independent’s list of Books of the Year in Translation (2014).

ISBN 13: 9781590518786, 304pp p/b, £14.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Naivo & Charette, Allison M.

The first novel from Madagascar ever to be translated into English, Naivo’s magisterial Beyond the Rice Fields delves into the upheavals of the nation’s precolonial past through the twin narratives of a slave and his master’s daughter KEY SELLING POINTS • The first novel from Madagascar ever to be translated into English.

• Delves into the upheavals of the nation’s precolonial past through twin narratives of a slave and his master’s daugh • Written wiith captivating lyricism and undeniable urgency.

• The winner of a PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant.

• An unlikely friendship across social divides, a la The Kite Runner.

ISBN 13: 9781632061317, 400pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction

MOTHERS, THE Bennett, Brit

The Mothers is a surprising story about young love, a big secret in a small community - and the things that ultimately haunt us most. It is the last season of high school life for Nadia Turner, a rebellious, griefstricken, 17-year-old beauty. Mourning her own mother’s recent suicide, she takes up with the local pastor’s son. They are young; it’s not serious. But the pregnancy that results from this teen romance - and the subsequent cover-up - will have an impact that goes far beyond their youth.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning debut novel that has established Brit Bennett as a big voice in contemporary fiction.

• The hardback edition was one of the most widely talked-about debut novels of Autumn 2016, both in the US and UK. • Bennett’s prose is mesmerising; she evokes place and character in a way readers will find unforgettable.

• The Mothers was reviewed in major outlets in the UK, and Bennett was called a ‘literary prodigy’ by New York Magazine.

ISBN 13: 9780399184529, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

CUBAN CLUB, THE Gifford, Barry

A masterpiece of mood and setting, character and remembrance, The Cuban Club is Barry Gifford’s ultimate coming-of-age story told as sixty-four linked tales. Set in Chicago in the 1950s and early 1960s against the backdrop of small-time hoodlums in the Chicago mob and the girls and women attached to them, there is the nearness of heinous crimes, and the price to be paid for them. To Roy and his friends, these twists and tragedies drift by like curious flotsam. The tales themselves are koan-like, often ending in questions, with rarely a conclusion.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Barry Gifford’s novel Wild at Heart was turned into a 1990 movie, directed by David Lynch.

• Gifford also wrote the screenplay for Lynch’s Lost Highway, throwing him into the spotlight with Lynch fans.

• The protagonist at the centre of the Cuban Club is Roy, whom Gifford has been writing about for 30 years.

• Will appeal to fans of previous Roy books: Wyoming, Memories from a Sinking Ship, and The Roy Stories.

• Screen rights to the Roy stories have been bought by Walter Salles of The Motorcycle Diaries fame.

ISBN 13: 9781609807894, 220pp h/b, £18.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Fiction

CHANGE IN THE LIGHTING, A Witting, Amy & Hay, Ashley

When her husband of three decades announces he has a younger lover and wants a divorce, Ella Ferguson realises how protected her life has been: she has ‘seen no evil, heard no evil and spoken no evil’. Alone and enraged, she must come to terms with her failed marriage and her relationships with her adult children.

A Change in the Lighting, Amy Witting’s third novel, is the compelling story of a woman cast adrift.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Shortlisted for the New South Wales State Literary Award when it was first published in 1994.

• A wry and powerful novel of family entanglements.’ - Sydney Morning Herald.

• One of three seminal works by Amy Witting, one of Australia’s literary treasures, published by Text this year.

• Readers already know and love Witting as author of I for Isobel and Isobel on the Way to the Corner Shop.

• Her writing is so simple and tough and direct.’ Helen Garner ISBN 13: 9781925498141, 336pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Fiction

RESTORER, THE

Fiction

VISIT, THE

Witting, Amy & Johnson, Susan

In The Visit - Amy Witting’s debut novel, first published when she was almost sixty - a group of Bangoree residents gather to read plays by Beckett and Brecht. But their literary pursuits, and their lives, take an unexpected turn after it is revealed that the late Roderick Fitzallan set some of his celebrated love poems in their small country town. Who is the local mystery woman who inspired Fitzallan’s verse all those years ago?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Beloved by writers such as Patrick White, Helen Garner and Les Murray.

• Text is publishing three novels by the author of internationally renowned short stories.

• Readers already know and love Witting as author of I for Isobel and Isobel on the Way to the Corner Shop.

• This edition of The Visit is introduced by Susan Johnson, author of Flying Lessons and a friend of Amy Witting.

• Her writing is so simple and tough and direct.’ Helen Garner ISBN 13: 9781925498134, 288pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

Sala, Michael

After a year apart, Maryanne returns to her husband, Roy, bringing their eight-year-old son Daniel and his teenage sister Freya. The family move from Sydney to Newcastle, where Roy has bought a derelict house. As Roy patches holes in the floor and plasters over, Maryanne believes that they can rebuild a life together. But Freya doesn’t want a fresh start - she just wants out - and Daniel drifts around the run-down house in a dream, infuriating his father, who soon forgets the promises he has made. Some cracks can never be smoothed over, and tension grows until their uneasy peace is ruptured.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of Michael Ondaatje, Tim Winton and Steven Carroll.

• Sala’s The Last Thread won the 2013 NSW Premier’s Award for New Writing and the 2013 Commonwealth Book Prize.

• Pervasive sense of instability compounded by news of Tiananmen Square, the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union collapse.

• Also references Newcastle earthquake 1989 earthquake: one of Australia’s worst ever natural disasters.

• FMcM campaign.

ISBN 13: 9781925355024, 352pp p/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Fiction

STOLEN BICYCLE, THE

Ming-Yi, Wu & Sterk, Darryl (trans)

Cheng, a novelist, once wrote a book about his father’s disappearance twenty years ago. One day he receives a reader’s email asking whether his father’s bicycle disappeared as well. Perplexed and amused, Cheng decides to track down the bicycle, which was stolen years ago. The journey takes him to a scavenger’s treasure trove, the mountain home of an aboriginal photographer, deep into the secret world of antique bicycle collectors, and ultimately to his own heart.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Wu Ming-Yi’s The Man with the Compound Eyes was the most celebrated Taiwanese novel of the past decade.

• The literary landscape of Taiwan remains a mystery to many Western readers - this book will expand its appeal.

• Ming-Yi Wu has been likened to Haruki Murakami, David Mitchell and Margaret Atwood.

• The Stolen Bicycle has sold over 10,000 copies in Taiwan and received rave reviews.

• FMcM campaign.

ISBN 13: 9781911231158, 396pp p/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

MONTANA NOIR

Grady, James & Graff, Keir

Montana is a state that many Americans know very little about, but its criminal dimensions can sometimes run as deep as anywhere else in the country. Whether the setting is urban (or what passes for urban in Montana) or rural, or somewhere in between, the stories in this volume bring the full state to life... or death. Featuring brand-new stories by: David Abrams, Caroline Patterson, Eric Heidle, Thomas McGuane, Janet Skeslien Charles, Sidner Larson, Yvonne Seng, James Grady, Jamie Ford, Carrie La Seur, Walter Kirn, Gwen Florio, Debra Magpie Earling, and Keir Graff.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest in Akashic’s Noir series; recognised with nominations and awards throughout the mystery and literary world.

• The series now has over sixty volumes offering sinister literary tours to national and international cities.

• Includes new stories by Thomas McGuane, Gwen Florio, Walter Kirn, Caroline Patterson, Janet Skeslien Charles and more.

• Introduced and edited by James Grady and Keir Graff.

ISBN 13: 9781617755798, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

TO FUNK AND DIE IN L.A. A D Hunter Mystery George, Nelson

To Funk and Die in LA, the fourth book in the D Hunter crime-fiction series, brings the ex-bodyguard to the City of Angels on a very dark mission when his grandfather, businessman Daniel ‘Big Danny’ Hunter, is shot dead in a drive-by. Why would someone execute a grocery store owner? D soon finds there was more to Big Danny’s life than selling loaves of bread. The old man, it turns out, was deeply involved with Dr. Funk, a legendary musical innovator who has become a mysterious recluse.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fourth book in the D Hunter crime-fiction series, which has received excellent review attention.

• The Plot Against Hip Hop (Akashic, 2011) was a finalist for the 2012 NAACP Image Award in Literature.

• Hip Hop America (Penguin, 2005) was a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist and won the American Book Award.

ISBN 13: 9781617755866, 280pp p/b, £13.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Fiction - Crime & Thriller

FAMILIAR MOTIVES A Witch’s Cat Mystery James, Delia

Anna’s familiar isn’t the only special cat in Portsmouth.

When Anna takes Alastair to see the local veterinarian (who also happens to be a witch), they meet her most famous patient, Attitude Cat, spokes-feline for a national pet food brand. But then the veterinarian turns up dead and the valuable spokes-cat goes missing. It seems like the murderer was aided and abetted by magical means, so it’s up to Anna and Alastair to catch a killer and corral a kitty before the fur really starts to fly.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third book in a bestselling series featuring a witch and her cat who solve crimes in small-town New Hampshire.

• Combines two cosy crime fan-favourites: magic and cats!

• Cosy crime is a growing trend in the UK, with many readers opting for a cosy as a break from more grisly stories.

• Perfect for fans of Sofie Kelly’s Magical Cats Mysteries and Heather Blake’s Wishcraft Mysteries.

• Also ideal for fans of Charmed (Warner Bros.)and Sabrina the Teenage Witch (ABC).

ISBN 13: 9780451476593, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

APRIL FOOL An Arthur Beauchamp NoveL Deverell, William

Arthur Beauchamp, the scholarly, self-doubting legend of the B.C. criminal bar, is enjoying his retirement on B.C.’s Garibaldi Island when he is dragged back to court to defend an old client. One of the world’s top jewel thieves, has been accused of raping and murdering a psychologist. Beauchamp has scarcely registered how unlikely it is that the thief could commit a savage murder when his own personal life takes an abrupt turn. His new wife, Margaret Blake, organic farmer and environmental activist, has taken up residence 50 feet above ground in a tree.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The second title in the Arthur Beauchamp series, following Trial of Passion (McClelland & Stewart, 1997).

• ECW is re-releasing each Arthur Beauchamp title to coincide with new instalments.

• Originally released in 2005, April Fool is a bestseller that received great praise.

• Winner of the Arthur Ellis award.

• Ruggedly individualistic, demanding, and determined.’ Globe and Mail ISBN 13: 9781770414082, 440pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

PERFUME RIVER Olen Butler, Robert

From one of America’s most important writers, Perfume River is a masterful novel that examines family ties and the legacy of the Vietnam War through the portrait of a single North Florida family. Profound and poignant, it is an examination of relationships, personal choice and how war resonates down the generations. It is the finest novel yet from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Robert Olen Butler won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain.

• A powerful novel about the way the Vietnam War divided families and a layered portrayal of relationships.

• Entered for major literary prizes including the Man Booker Prize.

• Robert Olen Butler is also the author of the bestselling Christopher Marlowe Cobb historical crime fiction series.

ISBN 13: 9781843449645, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

SUPERNATURAL SHERLOCKS Rennison, Nick

In the stories in this collection compiled by Nick Rennison, horrors from beyond the grave and other dimensions visit the everyday world and demand to be investigated. The Sherlocks of the supernatural from William Hope Hodgson’s ‘Thomas Carnacki, the Ghost Finder’, to Alice and Claude Askew’s ‘Aylmer Vance’ - are those courageous souls who risk their lives and their sanity to pursue the truth about ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Nick Rennison previously edited The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes and The Rivals of Dracula.

• Draws on the overwhelming popularity of all things Sherlock, thanks to the BBC series.

• Stories from household names such as Conan Doyle and Kipling, alongside more obscure, like the occultist Dion Fortune.

• Popularity of stories from the era demonstrated by the success of previous anthologies in the series.

ISBN 13: 9781843449751, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

MAN WHO DIED, THE

Tuomainen, Anitti & Hackston, David

A successful entrepreneur in the mushroom industry, Jaakko Kaunismaa is a man in his prime. At just 37 years of age, he is shocked when his doctor tells him that he’s dying. What is more, the cause is discovered to be prolonged exposure to toxins; in other words, someone has slowly but surely been poisoning him. Determined to find out who wants him dead, Jaakko embarks on a suspenseful rollercoaster journey full of unusual characters, bizarre situations and unexpected twists.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Bestselling Finnish crime novel of 2017, topping literary and crime charts.

• TV rights already sold!

• One of the fastest selling international rights titles, to 23 countries.

• Dark and thrilling, funny and intelligent… contains lethal doses of humour.’ Sofi Oksanen, author of Purge.

ISBN 13: 9781910633847, 300pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

SNARE

Sigurdardottir, Lilja & Bates, Quentin (trans)

After a messy divorce, attractive young mother Sonia is struggling to provide for herself and keep custody of her son. With her back to the wall, she resorts to smuggling cocaine into Iceland, and finds herself caught up in a ruthless criminal world.

Things become even more complicated when Sonia embarks on a relationship with a woman, Agla.

Once a high-level bank executive, Agla is currently being prosecuted in the aftermath the Icelandic financial crash.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Jacket quotes from Val McDermid, Ann Cleeves, Ragnar Jonasson, Peter James and more.

• Number 1 Bestselling Author in France, Germany and Iceland.

• Television series in production with US producer!

• First in a new, exciting series.

• Lesbian protagonist and author.

ISBN 13: 9781910633809, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Fiction - Crime & Thriller

FIELDS WHERE THEY LAY A Junior Bender Mystery Hallinan, Timothy

Junior Bender, burglar extraordinaire, finds himself stuck inside the Edgerton Mall at Christmas. Edgerton isn’t exactly the epicentre of holiday cheer. The mall is a fossil of an industry in decline; many of its stores are closed, and to make matters worse, there is a rampant shoplifting problem. The murderous Russian mobster who owns the place hires Junior - under threat - to solve the shoplifting problem. But Junior’s surveillance operation doesn’t go well: as Christmas Eve approaches, two people are dead and it’s obvious that shoplifting is the least of the mall’s problems.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A laugh-out-loud Christmas mystery featuring the popular burglar-detective Junior Bender.

• An ideal festive read for those who are snarly about Christmas cheer and who love a good murder with their mince pie.

• The Junior Bender series is popular for its twist on the detective novel (in that the detective is also a criminal).

• Author Timothy Hallinan has been nominated for the Edgar, Nero, Shamus, Macavity, and Silver Dagger awards.

ISBN 13: 9781616958640, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

NINE-TAILED FOX, THE A Sueno and Bascom Novel Limon, Martin

Three American GIs have gone missing in different South Korean cities. Sergeants George Sueno and Ernie Bascom, agents for the Army CID, link the disappearances to a woman locally rumoured to be a gumiho, a legendary nine-thousand-tailed fox disguised as a woman. George suspects that the woman is no mythical creature, but a wealthy kidnapper who’s good at covering her tracks.

Scrambling to stay one step ahead of a psychotic mastermind, George realises he will have to risk his life to discover the whereabouts of his fellow countrymen.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A vividly portrayed backdrop of 1970s post-war Korea, showing empathy for the Korean people as well for the young GIs. • The series has received much acclaim - including from the Washington Times, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews.

• Limon’s insights into Korean culture, as well as his likeable protagonist Sueno, really standout in this popular series.

ISBN 13: 9781616958237, 336pp h/b, £22.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

USUAL SANTAS, THE A Soho Crime Holiday Anthology Various

This captivating collection of short mysteries and crime capers - which features New York Times bestselling authors, Crime Writers Association Gold winners, and Edgar Award nominees - contains laughs aplenty, the most hard-boiled of holiday noir, and heartwarming reminders of the spirit of the season.

Featuring stories by: Helene Tursten, Mick Herron, Martin Limìn, Timothy Hallinan, Mette Ivie Harrison, Colin Cotterill, Ed Lin, Stuart Neville, Tod Goldberg, Henry Chang, James R. Benn, Lene Kaaberbol & Agnete Friis, Gary Corby, Cara Black, Stephanie Barron, and Peter Lovesey.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The perfect stocking stuffer for the crime fiction lover in your life!

• Foiled Christmas package with a special trim at a friendly price point.

• Includes 16 Soho Crime authors - New York Times bestsellers and cult favourites - with stories set all over the globe.

ISBN 13: 9781616957759, 352pp h/b, £16.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Horror

S: RING TRILOGY Suzuki, Koji

28-year-old image processing specialist Takanori Ando is handed a USB stick by the president of the CG production company where he works. Tasked with analysing its contents, Ando gasps at the graphic images, and quickly concludes that they cannot have been faked or generated

by CG software. Assuming the man in the video did indeed kill himself, what could his purpose have been in leaving this footage behind? Ando saves the file to his PC. When he plays it again the next day, the man’s body has shifted to a lower position, and in subsequent viewings, the video undergoes further changes...

KEY SELLING POINTS • S is the fourth book in the bestselling Ring series and has inspired two live action movies in Japan already.

• After a long hiatus from the popular Ring Series, readers across the globe have been clamouring for S. • Often called the ‘Stephen King of Japan,’ Suzuki played a crucial role in establishing horror novel credentials in Japan • More of Suzuki’s works have been optioned by Hollywood than any other contemporary Japanese writer.

ISBN 13: 9781945054631, TBCpp h/b, £16.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Romance

A.L.F.A. MATES An A.L.F.A. Novel Taiden, Milly

In Elemental Mating, brilliant scientist Melinda Caster has her research stolen from her lab. A.L.P.H.A. sends in jaguar shifter Agent Parish Hamels to help. But when Melinda disappears, Parish must canvas the darkest areas of the supernatural underground to rescue her. In Mating Needs, Amerella, the great-niece of Al Capone, is subpoenaed as a witness for a high-profile government case, and put into the protective custody of cougar shifter Agent Francois Dubois. Will she play nice with this hunky alpha kitty cat?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first book in an exciting new series that combines sexy shape shifters and loads of steamy romance.

• As this is the launch of a new series, this first book contains two stories in one!

• Two very hot romance trends - paranormal and military - collide to give romance fans more than they knew they wanted!

• Milly Taiden has a huge paranormal romance fanbase and is a New York Times bestselling author.

• She has written over ten series and is known for writing ‘girls with curves and guys with fur.’

ISBN 13: 9780399585838, 400pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Romance

NAUTI ANGEL Leigh, Lora

Angel isn’t the girl next door. Known for being rude and cursing like a sailor on a bender, she’s meaner than the two mercenaries she’s followed since she was young.

She thought she didn’t need anyone. Until she found the mother she was taken from so long ago. One night with Angel and devilishly sexy Marine Reece was hooked. She nearly blew his head off, and moments later, she blew his mind. He’s been after her ever since, wrestling with a desire that fights to consume him. But now he has her in his sights and is ready to take his shot. Unless someone else moves in for the kill first...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The next Nauti Girls book, a spinoff series from the massively popular Nauti Boys romance series.

• Both the Nauti Boys and Nauti Girls series have been consistent bestsellers from the first book.

• Lora Leigh is really a master of the romance genre and subgenres, with over 65,000 Facebook followers.

• She is known for her combination of sizzling romance and heart-stopping action.

ISBN 13: 9780399583858, 352pp p/b, £13.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Gay Interest

RAIN AND THUNDER Lindquist, Hakan

While on vacation in Estonia, the young Swede Oscar falls in love with a local boy, Rein. An intensely emotional coming of age story unfolds as the two young lovers overcome barriers of geography, culture and prejudice to make discoveries about each other and themselves.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A touching love story about two young men that helps fill the gap in the book market for authentic LGBTQ fiction.

• By the author of the bestselling My Brother and His Brother (Bruno Gmunder, 2015).

• An original, intimate and very emotional read.

• Will appeal to readers of gay romance, coming-of-age, and love stories.

ISBN 13: 9783959853392, 176pp p/b, £10.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East

Fiction - Black Interest

BEST KEPT SECRETS A Chesterton Scandal Novel Ellis, Shelly

The first book in a brand new series centred around the Murdochs - a powerful, wealthy family in Chesterton, Virginia. Everyone knows that behind every rich family, there are lots of scandalous secrets not too far behind. Someone is trying to destroy the Murdochs from the inside out. When the stakes are raised, will they turn to one another or betray each other to keep up appearances?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first book in the brand new Murdochs series, about a powerful, wealthy family in Chesterton, Virginia.

• Darker and edgier than Shelly Ellis’s previous series, the Murdochs will be full of secrets, sex, and scandal.

• Shelly Ellis was featured on USAToday.com and has been asked to contribute to RT Book Reviews magazine.

• Includes a book club guide - with so many moral questions about the nature of family, this is ideal book group fodder.

ISBN 13: 9781617734014, 352pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

DEADLY RUMORS Hodges, Cheris

Elite investigator Zoe Harrington knows all the tempting by-any-means-necessary games FBI agent Carver Banks will use to close a case. So when he needs her help with a missing person case, she’s happy to charge him double the fee - and keep his sizzling moves at arm’s length. But when the search strikes too close to home, Zoe finds the passion between them reigniting past the danger point...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third book in the Rumor series adds suspense as a P.I. and FBI agent work together on a case that’s close to home.

• Cheris Hodges is known for her captivating, sexy stories about men and women in love.

• She writes fresh, modern stories that will appeal to readers of women’s fiction.

• Urban fiction readers will also enjoy her books because of the edgy and spunky characters.

• Private Detective stories remain a popular genre - this one mixes all the suspense of a mystery with a steamy plot!

ISBN 13: 9781496709288, 384pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

DEVIL YOU KNOW, THE Monroe, Mary

For best friends Lola and Joan, there’s never too much when it comes to online-dating rich, nocommitments lovers. It’s a fantasy come true that makes their unhappy lives bearable. But there’s no escape when Lola’s vicious relatives cheat her out of everything that’s hers, and Joan’s husband pulls a devastating betrayal. With nothing to lose, the two will do everything and anything to lock down Mr. Right and lifetime satisfaction including falling into the deadliest trap of all...

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the third book in Mary Monroe’s brand new Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart series.

• With a ripped-from-the-headlines storyline, this is the perfect juicy read for fans of dramatic tales with a soapy feel.

• Monroe is the winner of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award and the 2016 Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award.

• There are more than one million Mary Monroe books in print.

ISBN 13: 9781617738104, 384pp h/b, £20.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

HAVE YOU MET NORA? Blades, Nicole

She’s blossomed from wealthy surgeon’s beautiful daughter to elegant socialite to being the top fashion stylist in the country. And Nora Mackenzie is only days away from marrying into one of New York’s richest, most powerful families. But her fairy tale rise is rooted in an incredible deception - she’s been passing as white to get everything she ever dreamed of. No one knows that Nora is the biracial daughter of a Caribbean woman and a long-gone white father.

How far will she go to protect this lie? Will she still fit in with her wealthy fiance’s family if the truth comes out?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features a biracial protagonist who’s trying to pass as white in order to fit in with her fiance’s wealthy family.

• Readers will be drawn to Nicole Blades’ vibrant writing and intriguing characters.

• Blades is a journalist with over 20 years’ experience who has written for Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan & xojane among others.

• She is the co-founder of SheNetworks (featured in Wired), and was an editor for sports media giant ESPN.com.

ISBN 13: 9781496704610, 320pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

MARK, THE Swinson, Kiki

Identity thief Lauren Kelly thought she was safe.

The millions she stole from her double-crossing accomplice and ex-lover Matt Connors bought a quiet upscale life for her, her unsuspecting new husband Drake, and their precious baby. But betrayal was just the beginning. When both Drake and the baby go missing, it’s courtesy of a vengeful Matt. Lauren has less than twenty-four hours to give him back the money. She’s prepared for any payback - but nothing can keep this exchange from going all-theway wrong...

KEY SELLING POINTS • In the explosive sequel to The Score, Kiki takes on the international concern of identity theft.

• She shows what happens when street hustlers up their game to take advantage of today’s most lucrative crime game.

• Swinson is one of the superstars of the urban lit market, known for delivering drama-filled, sexy and gritty urban drama • Kiki was a Readers’ Choice Award nominee for the Annual African Americans on the Move Book Club Literary Awards.

• Many other Kiki Swinson book are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781496712363, 256pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Black Interest

Fiction - Black Interest

HEAVEN AND EARTH

MAMA’S GIRL

Heavenly Jacobs and Eartha Davis meet in prison, where both have ended up after a life of having to be street smart to survive. Inside, they form an unbreakable bond and strategise their game plan for when they get out. Seeing how everyone got fat while they were starving behind the prison wall, they decide to put together a team of female hustlers that have the men in the game on edge. Jealousy, envy, ego, and pride all come into play as a beef between the opposite sex emerges. Will the brothas maintain their edge, or will they succumb to the wrath of Heaven and Earth?

High school senior May Jameson has never approved of the questionable things her mother does to subsidise her income. That’s why, when her mother encourages her to date a much older man from a family of means, May is torn. Her desire to lead a positive life is at odds with her mother’s advice, but also with the physical desire she feels for this older man. May must make some tough decisions, because although she wants to do right, she is feeling the need to do wrong. Will she fall into the same trap as her mother, or will she ignore that advice and follow her own path to success?

Benjamin, J.M.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A riveting tale of life on the streets, in which the women take centre stage.

• Tells the story of an unbreakable friendship between two bold, strong women who meet in prison.

• A man vs. woman scenario where the women win!

• One of the characters is an out and proud lesbian - adding diversity to the urban fiction genre.

• J.M. Benjamin is an Essence bestselling author.

ISBN 13: 9781622865901, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Jones, Daybreak

KEY SELLING POINTS • A debut novel that poses a strong moral dilemma and a protagonist who much decide what is right and wrong.

• Looks at a complicated mother-daughter relationship that is well-realised and believable.

• Although aimed at an adult audience, MAMA’S GIRL is also suitable for Young Adult readers.

• Daybreak Jones is a debut novelist, and a fresh and exciting new voice on the urban fiction scene.

ISBN 13: 9781622865475, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

IT’S WRONG FOR ME TO LOVE YOU, PART 2 Renaissance Collection Armstead, Krystal

Charlene is pregnant by Aaron, the man they both loved, and Ne’Vaeh is devastated. Charlene refuses to set the record straight. She doesn’t want Aaron, but she’s determined to keep him away from her backstabbing former friend. Old feelings resurface, and Ne’Vaeh finds herself falling in love again; however, Charlene’s jealousy is about to consume her. How dare Ne’Vaeh find happiness when she’s trying to make her life miserable? Charlene concocts a plot to put a damper on everyone’s plans.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The compelling story of what can go wrong when you’re stuck in a love triangle with your best friend.

• Full of heartbreak and longing which makes the story universally relatable.

Everyone experiences this at some point.

• The characters are incredibly well realised and authentic. Their motives and moves are very human.

• Krystal Armstead is new to Urban books. She published several successful e-book titles before being discovered.

ISBN 13: 9781622866069, 400pp p/b, £8.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

MAGIC TOUCH A Brooklyn Girls Story Hernandez, Treasure

Simmy never had it easy. When her father’s drug operation was dismantled, Simone lost both of her parents to prison. Gone were the days of luxury cars and high-end clothes. Forced to live in overcrowded conditions in her grandmother’s house, Simmy has to learn how to make money, and her cousin Jayla is happy to show her the art of high-end boosting. Things run smoothly for a while, until Jayla is arrested. In Jayla’s absence, Simmy is forced to go out on her own. After getting arrested herself, she learns she has a benefactor named Alex willing to pay her bail... for a price.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A hugely compelling story of drugs, money and drama from a bestselling urban lit author.

• Features a flawed yet likable protagonist many readers will relate to.

• All the characters are larger than life and unforgettable.

• Treasure Hernandez has a consistent and ever-growing fan base.

• Her brand of street lit can be compared to the novels of bestselling authors Nikki Turner and Wahida Clark.

ISBN 13: 9781622865888, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

QUEEN HUSTLAZ Love, Falicia

Jeryca’s using Thad for his playboy money, but what happens when he find out? As Larry’s babymama, Farrah is guaranteed a payday, until she finds herself fighting to keep her son. Stephanie was doing ok, but now she must choose between her dirty-playing man and her loyalty to her girls. Dana wants to make money the legit way, with a career in law. But when old ties pull on the heartstrings, she’s quickly pulled back into the mix.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A compelling story about four women trying to get rich so they can escape the streets.

• The four protagonists are well-written and authentic, each with a strong personality of her own.

• Shows the difficulties of being an ambitious woman from the streets.

• By debut novelist Falicia Love, who is an exciting new voice on the urban lit scene.

ISBN 13: 9781622866021, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

SLICK 2

Hampton, Brenda

Several years have passed, but Sylvia McMillan still can’t hide from the truth that tears at her soul. Her love for Jonathan, her ex-friend’s husband, remains.

Jonathan has moved on, though. In less than six months, he plans to watch his new bride cascade down the aisle as they join hands in holy matrimony. He’s not about to let Sylvia’s slickness derail him again - but then again, how can he resist the one woman who is willing to honour every single one of his wishes? As the lines of their so-called friendship are crossed again, Sylvia and Jonathan begin to wonder if their future is destined.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The highly-anticipated, long-awaited sequel to fan-favourite romance Slick (Pearl Books, 2005).

• Returns to the same characters a few years on and finds them still struggling with the same passions.

• Both the characters and plot are extremely well-realised.

• Universal - many people find themselves in the same or similar complicated romantic situation at some point.

• Brenda Hampton is an award-winning, bestselling urban fiction superstar.

Books with her name on always prove popular.

ISBN 13: 9781622865468, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Black Interest

STILL SHEISTY

Poetry

JOHN ASHBERY: COLLECTED POEMS 1991-2000

Triple Crown Collection Baker, T.N.

Ephiphany, Keisha, and Shana were once best friends, but envy, built-up animosity, and the bad boys in their lives have come between them. Drastic situations have left their friendship on the edge of destruction. In this sequel to the hood classic, Sheisty, T.N. Baker shows readers that you can never really take the hood out of the homegirl. Epiphany, Keisha, and Shana are still trickin’ for dough, still running off at the mouth, and still being sheisty. However, as they will soon see, you can’t stay wrapped up in drama forever.

KEY SELLING POINTS • When urban fiction became immensely popular in the early 2000’s, Triple Crown Publications was the leading publisher.

• Urban books is now reissuing many Triple Crown classics, including STILL SHEISTY, for new generation of fans.

• The story of three friends who find themselves in as much drama this time around as in the bestselling Sheisty.

• T.N. Baker is an Essence bestselling author whose stories are filled with passion, betrayal and friendship.

ISBN 13: 9781622865925, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Library of America #297 Ashbery, John & Ford, Mark

To celebrate John Ashbery’s ninetieth birthday, the Library of America presents the second volume of his collected poems, spanning a crucial and prolific decade in the poet’s life and work. Having received wide acclaim and numerous awards over the first half of his career, in the 1990s Ashbery continued to strike out in new directions, writing in a style that is at once playful and cerebral, relaxed and precise, dreamlike in its imagery and associations yet exquisitely attuned to the everyday rhythms of American speech.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Makes available the entirety of Ashbery’s poetry from a crucial decade in his career, much of it now out of print.

• Seven complete collections of poetry in one authoritative volume.

• Presents a corrected text for one of Ashbery’s major works, Flow Chart.

• Includes 29 uncollected poems originally published in a wide range of periodicals and available nowhere else.

• First annotated edition, with notes clarifying Ashbery’s allusions, and a chronology providing biographical context.

ISBN 13: 9781598535358, 800pp h/b, £37.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Poetry

Fiction - Black Interest

SYNDICATE 3, THE Carl Weber Presents Brick & Storm

One year ago, Claudette McPhearson died and left eight foster children to fend for themselves after they discover the truth about her secret life. She was the leader of the Syndicate, a criminal enterprise that had a stronghold on the underworld. Much to her children’s chagrin, it was up to one of them to step up and take the lead. Javon, her oldest and most trusted son, took on that mantle.

It was a role he never wanted, but with threats to his family coming from every direction, he had no choice.

One year later, Javon has taken the Syndicate to the next level...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third book in the popular Syndicate series about a family of organised criminals.

• Puts a different slant on the idea of the criminal family in that no one wanted this life, they were forced into it.

• Brick and Storm write very popular urban fiction novels filled with sex, lies, love and lust.

• Their books can be compared in style to those of bestselling authors Ashley & JaQuavis.

ISBN 13: 9781622865840, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

VENGEANCE A Never Ending Nightmare Johnna B

Sena is on a mission that would make the devil himself smile. She knew the moment she got involved, that she and Moochie would burn in Hell together, and she is just fine with that. Shay-d has found herself in a whole new ballgame when she teams up with Sena. As she deals with the demons of her pass she struggles to keep what morals she has left. She feels like she is constantly competing with the ghost of Sena’s deceased best friend, Valencia. But she is determined to do everything that Sena can do? But does she have what it takes to step into Sena’s World?

KEY SELLING POINTS • An exciting, sexy story about secrets and loyalty featuring LGBTQ characters.

• Author Johnna B has amassed a sizable fanbase online after self-publishing several e-books.

• Her readers love her style of erotica, which she has dubbed ‘psycho erotica.’

• Now fans will be able to see her work in print from Urban Books for the first time!

ISBN 13: 9781622865413, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

MADNESS sax, sam

These brave, formally dexterous poems examine antiquated diagnoses and procedures from hysteria to lobotomy; offer meditations on risky sex; and take up the poet’s personal and family histories as mental health patients and practitioners. Ultimately, Madness attempts to build a queer lineage out of inherited language and cultural artefacts; these poems trouble the static categories of sanity, heterosexuality, masculinity, normality, and health. sax’s innovative collection embodies the strange and disjunctive workings of the mind as it grapples to make sense of the world around it.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Madness was chosen by judge Terrance Hayes as one of the five winners of the 2016 National Poetry Series Competition.

• sax’s work has been featured on such prominent platforms as Guernica, Buzzfeed and Poetry Magazine.

• sax is a two-time Bay Area Grand Slam Champion and has toured across the country reading his poems.

• Author has a strong social media presence with over 5400 followers across Instagram and Twitter.

ISBN 13: 9780143131700, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE: BETTY R.I.P.

Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto & Francavilla, Francesco The dark plague of the undead has swallowed Riverdale whole, forcing the survivors led by Archie, Betty and Veronica to flee the formerly idyllic town in search of safe haven. The rag-tag group’s once-light-hearted romantic rivalries, power struggles and family feuds are now cast in a desperate light, as tensions and emotions are heightened by the fact that any decision, no matter how trivial it may seem, could now be a choice between life and death. And more and more frequently, death is the winner.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Two massive names in the entertainment world reimagine Archie like never before!

• Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has worked on everything from Glee(Fox) to SpiderMan (Marvel).

• Francesco Francavilla is a renowned comic artist known for The Black Beetle and his work for Marvel and DC comics.

• This is a genuine horror graphic novel that will appeal farbeyond the traditional Archie demographic.

• The first of a new series of horror graphic novels fromArchie Comics.

ISBN 13: 9781619889484, 160pp p/b, £16.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Graphic Novel

REGGIE AND ME VOL. 1 Defalco, Tom & Jarrell, Sandy

There is no one more loved, revered, admired and adored in Riverdale than... Reggie Mantle? Well, at least Reggie doesn’t think there’s anyone as loved and admired as himself. And his best friend can back that idea up - his best friend, of course, being his dog, Vader. The unstoppable duo is known around town for pulling the funniest pranks, getting the hottest dates and throwing the best parties. And if anyone even dares to compete with them, there is going to be hell to pay. Come take a look at the life of your hero, the handsome, hilarious Reggie Mantle.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first exciting volume of new Reggie stories by two powerhouse comic creators!

• Stories appeal to the modern comic book audience with a hilarious spin on these timeless characters.

• REGGIE AND ME completes the ‘New Riverdale’ revival of the core Archie cast.

• Features bonus content including scripts, sketches and variant covers, plus an #1 issue TBA. • Over 2 billion Archie comics & books have been sold and over 12 million Archie apps downloaded.

ISBN 13: 9781682559420, 144pp p/b, £14.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

RIVERDALE VOL. 1

Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto; Martinez, Alitha & Eisma, Joe

Features four stories focusing on the characters and events in the Riverdale series! Spend some time at Archie’s summer construction job and learn how it leads him to an encounter with the alluring music teacher, Ms. Grundy. Discover the truth about Betty’s Los Angeles romance. Find out about Veronica’s mysterious life in New York, before the shocking event that would send her family scrambling. And meanwhile, there’s Jughead, on the fringes of Riverdale, a witness to the terrible event that sets everything in motion: A tragedy that befalls Jason Blossom. You dare not miss this collection!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Acts as both a prequel and expansion pack for the Riverdale TV series, as events occur before and during the show.

• Explores small-town life and the darkness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.

• Stories appeal to the modern comic book audience with a hilarious spin on these timeless characters.

• Features bonus content for a behind the scenes look at the comic and the show.

• Over 2 billion Archie comics & books have been sold and over 12 million Archie apps downloaded.

ISBN 13: 9781682559581, 144pp p/b, £14.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

ORBITAL VOL. 7: IMPLOSION Runberg, Sylvain & Pelle, Serge

After the events in Stockholm, Caleb and Mezoke have become renegades and are hunted by the entire Confederation. Inevitably they end up on Tetsuam, a gigantic itinerant space station that’s the capital of crime in the galaxy. But while they attempt to sort out a future for themselves, and as Confederate space is recovering from the civil war, the Neuronomes sentient ships previously thought eradicated - appear to launch random, devastating suicide attacks that kill thousands...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Pelle creates a dense, detailed universe with much attention given to architecture, spaceship design and alien races.

• The colouring is reminiscent of Enki Bilal’s The Beast Trilogy (DC Comics, 2004).

• Comprised of independent stories running over two volumes, and linked together into an over-arching narrative.

ISBN 13: 9781849183789, 56pp p/b, £7.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

VALERIAN VOL. 19: AT THE EDGE OF THE GREAT VOID Christin, Pierre & Mezieres, Jean-Claude

Somewhere at the edge of known space is the Great Void. That inscrutable, shapeless, ever-changing place is where the expanding universe springs forth, where new planets and new life forms are created.

It s also, according to the gods of Hypsis, the place where Galaxity’s Earth was sent and is being kept prisoner. Valerian and Laureline begin a discreet investigation, but it doesn’t take long before they start finding obstacles in their path, placed by the rulers of Rubanis - and their mysterious master...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A series emblematic of French science fiction.

• A strong influence on science-fiction films-among others, The Fifth Element and Star Wars.

• Now a major motion picture in its own right directed by Luc Besson. Scheduled for June 2017!

• Lovable and complex characters Valerian, an action anti-hero and Laureline, a strong, take-charge female.

ISBN 13: 9781849183345, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

YOU ARE ALICE IN WONDERLAND’S MUM! Tjia, Sherwin

In a quest to find your daughter that will take you through the seedy underbelly of London’s Whitechapel district and up into the secret debauched heart of its richest denizens, You Are Alice in Wonderland’s Mum! allows you to make the choices that will bring your dear daughter home, or lose her to Wonderland forever. Inspired by the game book fad of the 80s You Are Alice in Wonderland’s Mum! is the gothic visionary 4th entry in the acclaimed Pick-A-Plot series of Choose-YourOwn-Adventure style books.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sherwin Tjia is the popular author of the You Are a Cat! series.

• A brand new twist on the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland.

• Fans of Alice in Wonderland will adore this new take on the classic tale and enjoy being part of the fantastical world.

• An interactive book that allows readers to be in charge of their own story.

ISBN 13: 9781772620177, 280pp p/b, £15.99 Published by CONUNDRUM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

COMPLETE COLDER OMNIBUS, THE

Tobin, Paul & Ferreyra, Juan

Declan Thomas is an ex-inmate of an insane asylum that was destroyed in a fire. He has the strange ability to step inside a person’s madness - and sometimes cure it. He hopes to one day cure his own, but time is running out, as a demonic predator pursues him. Collects the entire COLDER series.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The complete collection of Colder horror comics in one volume!

• Written by Eisner Award-winner Paul Tobin of Bandette! fame.

• Featuring art by Green Arrow’s (DC) Juan Ferreyra.

• A truly unique premise: the protagonist of Colder has the unique ability to step inside a person’s madness.

• Ideal for fans of horror comics!

ISBN 13: 9781506704791, 360pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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END LEAGUE LIBRARY EDITION, THE Remender, Rick; Broome, Mat & Canete, Eric

A thematic merging of The Lord of the Rings and Watchmen, The End League follows the last remaining superheroes on Earth as they embark on a desperate quest to find the one artefact that can save humanity - the Hammer of Thor. Superstar writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent, Tokyo Ghost) is joined by comics legends Mat Broome (X-Men, Batman) and Eric Canete (Iron Man, Martian Manhunter) on a perilous journey to save the world!

KEY SELLING POINTS • An epic space adventure loosely based on both The Lord of the Rings and Watchmen.

• The edition collects all 9 issues of the comic into one deluxe oversize volume.

• The End League was a New York Times bestseller.

• Features a cast of all-star creators - Rick Remender, Mat Broome & Eric Cante - that will thrill comic fans!

• Superhero stories are becoming ever more popular as a result of the numerous Marvel TV shows and films.

ISBN 13: 9781506703732, 248pp h/b, £33.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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GREGORY SUICIDE

Grissom, Eric & Perkins IV, Will

Obsolete AI program Gregory wakes in a newly cloned body to a world now unfamiliar to him and is haunted by the memories of his past lives, each one ending in death by his own hand. On the path to discovering the truth about himself, Gregory slips into the trenches of two opposing forces who want to exploit him. In the end, he must take down an AI revolution before it wipes out humanity, and the key to doing so may only lie in the strange visions he has between life and death.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A Dark Horse Originals comic that takes us into a frightening future.

• An artificial intelligence thriller in the same as TV pop-culture sensations Westworld (HBO) and Mr. Robot (USA).

• Explores the dark possibility of human cloning.

• Features bonus sketches, designs and commentary from the creators.

ISBN 13: 9781506702261, 144pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

HARROW COUNTY VOLUME 6 Hedge Magic Bunn, Cullen & Crook, Tyler

As the guardian of Harrow County, Emmy is not surprised that someone has come to ask for her help. But she is surprised that her visitor is a haint! Someone (or something) has been attacking Harrow County’s supernatural residents, and Emmy is surprised to learn that one of her oldest friends may be turning against her. While Emmy has been focused on dealing with threats from the outside world, perhaps a much bigger problem has been brewing at home.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collecting issues #21-#24 of the Eisner-nominated horror comic series Harrow Country!

• Cullen Bunn is winner of the 2011 Broken Frontier Best Writer Independent Award.

• The series won the 2015 Ghastly Award for Best Ongoing Title.

• Deftly written, beautifully drawn, thoughtfully imagined’ - Michael Chabon • Other volumes in the series are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506702087, 136pp p/b, £13.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

HELLBOY IN HELL LIBRARY EDITION

Mignola, Mike & Stewart, Dave

After sacrificing himself to save the world, this epic conclusion of Hellboy’s story follows him on a journey through Hell, where he once again faces off against the Vampire of Prague, pleads his case when accused of murder, and fulfils his destiny by destroying Pandemonium itself.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Mignola’s complete Hellboy in Hell saga collected in a deluxe, oversized hardcover!

• The Hellboy franchise has thousands of fans worldwide who will be thrilled to see this complete collection.

• Mike Mignola is hands-down one of the biggest names working in comics today.

• A full range of other Hellboy comics is also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506703633, 296pp p/b, £41.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MAMMON

Hague, Michael

Writer Jonathan Meeks is captivated by the story of Dracula. On a quest for immortality, to discover if there is truth at the heart of the vampire myth, Meeks discovers there is far more truth in fiction.

Creator Michael Hague is an American illustrator and writer, primarily of children’s fantasy books. He has illustrated such classics such as The Wind in the Willows, The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit and the stories of Hans Christian Andersen. He is renowned for the intricate and realistic detail he brings to his work, and the rich colours he chooses. Fans of his work will be thrilled to see his foray into the vampire genre with this unforgettable horror comic.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fantasy illustrator Michael Hague turns his pen to the dark and beautiful vampire myth in this stunning comic.

• A one-off graphic novel that will thrill both fans of Hague’s fantasy work and horror fans alike.

• Hagues work is full of intricate and realistic detail with rich colours.

• A stand-out addition to the horror genre, especially in the run up to Halloween.

ISBN 13: 9781506701479, 136pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MICHAEL CHABON’S THE ESCAPISTS

Chabon, Michael; Vaughan, Brian K. et al

Inspired by the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, this story of three aspiring comics creators with big dreams, small cash, and publishing rights to one forgotten Golden Age hero -The Escapist - is Brian K. Vaughan’s love letter to his chosen medium. The lives of these creators Max, Denny, and Case - latter day versions of Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay - are brilliantly woven together with the world of their creations.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comic inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon.

• Written by multiple Eisner Award-winning writer, Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Y The Last Man).

• Originally released in 2008 and again in 2009, this brand new edition will thrill both comic fans and Chabon readers.

• Includes an introduction by Michael Chabon himself.

• Features a cover gallery featuring work by Frank Miller, Paul Pope, James Jean and other notable artists.

ISBN 13: 9781506704036, 176pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MISTER X: THE MODERN AGE Motter, Dean

In the retro-futuristic metropolis of Radiant City, its mysterious creator, Mister X, must protect the city and its residents from its own architecture!

Collecting every Mister X comic published by Dark Horse, this paperback includes Condemned, Excavations, and Razed, along with never-beforeseen, behind-the-scenes material!

KEY SELLING POINTS • From visionary artist and designer Dean Motter comes a Mister X collection for both longtime fans and new readers.

• Mister X’s adventures in Radiant City are fully immersive; the comics are a total visual treat.

• This collection is a great jumping-on point to the Mister X series.

• Features exclusive bonus material such as concept sketches and behind-thescenes info.

ISBN 13: 9781506703688, 229pp p/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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VISITOR, THE How and Why He Stayed Mignola, Mike; Roberson, Chris & Grist, Paul

In 1944 Hellboy was conjured in a ceremony meant to give Hitler the ultimate occult weapon. Fortunately, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm was there to witness, and to guide Hellboy to become the world’s greatest paranormal detective. But Bruttenholm wasn’t the only witness to Hellboy’s arrival. The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed reveals the aliens who monitored Hellboy’s arrival on earth, and why the assassin they sent to earth stayed his hand.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fun tale about a mysterious visitor who is sent to observe Hellboy!

• Provides backstory and answers questions about the origin of Hellboy.

• The Hellboy franchise has thousands of fans worldwide who will be thrilled to find out more about the character.

• Mike Mignola is hands-down one of the biggest names working in comics today.

ISBN 13: 9781506703459, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

CARTOON CLOUDS Remnant, Joseph

Joseph Remnant’s first original graphic novel Cartoon Clouds follows the recent art school graduate Seth Fallon and his three friends as they try to navigate that anxiety-fuelled time between finishing school and trying to figure out what the hell they’re going to do with the rest of their lives. With a mountain of debt and no clear path to financial or emotional stability, Seth struggles to find a creative direction that won’t leave him homeless.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A debut novel from Joseph Remnant, who previously provided artwork for Harvey Pekar’s Cleveland (Top Shelf, 2012).

• Features a philosophical style reminiscent of indie film directors like Noah Baumbach.

• Remnant’s artwork has also appeared in many magazines including The Believer.

• The main character faces real-life problems, and the comic is drawn in a naturalistic style, making it very relatable.

• Remnant is a prominent presence in the cartooning scene, as the self-publisher of the comic book Blindspot.

ISBN 13: 9781606999394, 164pp h/b, £19.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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DADDY LOST HIS HEAD & Other Stories Kamen, Jack; Feldstein, Al & Bradbury, Ray

Famed for his deft delineations of beautiful, scheming women, handsome jealous husbands, and not-so-innocent children, Kamen returns with a collection of classic EC horror tales from The Vault of Horror, Tales From the Crypt, and The Haunt of Fear. Featuring more than 20 tales of madness and horror as only EC can do them, including a story by Ray Bradbury!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Another volume of crazy tales from the New York Times bestselling EC series!

• Features essays and notes by EC experts on these superbly crafted, classic masterpieces.

• Jack Kamen began his career as a pulp illustrator and the pulp aesthetic features heavily in his comics.

• Al Feldstein was editor of iconic Mad magazine between 1956 and 1984.

• Features a story by Ray Bradbury, one of the most famous sci-fi authors of all time.

ISBN 13: 9781683960508, 192pp h/b, £25.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

HOUSE OF WOMEN Goldstein, Sophie

When Sari and her fellow emissaries from the Empire disembark from their ship, they find themselves on an unknown planet teeming with life and mystery.

The natives, whom they intent to ‘civilise’, are not as malleable as expected and their only other human contact, a man with some unexpected genetic modifications, only causes further conflict within their ranks. Something dark is growing in Mopu. The only question is whether the danger that will undo the women’s delicate camaraderie is outside the gates - or within.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An unforgettable sci-fi & fantasy graphic novel by an acclaimed new creator.

• Goldstein uses crisp, clean lines to dizzying and menacing effect in her blackand-white artwork.

• Her previous graphic novel, The Oven (AdHouse Books, 2015), appeared on many ‘Best of 2015’ lists.

• Will appeal to fans of fantasy and horror comics as well as anyone who loves kickass female creators.

ISBN 13: 9781683960515, 200pp h/b, £25.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

MY FAVORITE THING IS MONSTERS VOL. 2 Ferris, Emil

Vol. 2 takes place in tumultuous and violent Chicago in the summer of 1968. Young Karen attends the Yippie-organised Festival of Life in Grant Park and finds herself swept up in a police stomping. Privately, she continues to investigate her neighbour’s recent death and discovers one last cassette tape that sheds light upon Anka’s heroic activities in Nazi Germany.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first volume of this epic masterpiece won acclaim in major outlets such as the Guardian and the New Yorker.

• The comics papers viewed Vol. 1 as a major event, and it was lauded by creators such as Chris Ware and Alison Bechdel.

• Fascinating historical setting: views a violent, frightening time - late ‘60s Chicago - from the perspective of a kid.

• A murder mystery, a family drama, a sweeping historical epic, a monster yarn, and a psychological thriller all in one!

• Emil Ferris’s fine-art influenced and sketchy drawing style is unlike anything we’ve really seen in comics before.

ISBN 13: 9781683960195, 304pp p/b, £30.00 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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RUN FOR IT

GRAPHIC SCIENCE

D’Salete, Marco

Seven Journeys of Discovery Cunningham, Darryl

Stories of Slaves Who Fought for their Freedom Run For It - a stunning graphic novel by internationally acclaimed illustrator Marcelo d’Salete - is one of the first literary and artistic efforts to face up to Brazil’s hidden history of slavery. Originally published in Brazil - where it was nominated for three of the country’s most prestigious comics awards - Run For It has received rave reviews worldwide, including, in the U.S., The Huffington Post. These intense tales offer a tragic and gripping portrait of one of history’s darkest corners. It’s hard to look away.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning work of graphic history that gives voice to oft-forgotten AfroBrazilian slaves.

• The black and white artwork is almost-wordless and very provocative - this is high class visual storytelling.

• Marcelo D’Salete is an internationally renowned Brazilian illustrator.

• Will appeal to graphic novels fans, historical fiction readers as well as history teachers and students.

ISBN 13: 9781683960492, 180pp h/b, £21.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautifully realised, fun and accessible look at seven overlooked scientific pioneers.

• Darryl Cunningham’s Supercrash (Myriad, 2014) won him the Broken Frontier Award for Best Writer.

• Previous work shortlisted for British Comic Award, British Book Design Award and AOI World Illustration Award.

• Widely acclaimed in publications such as the Independent, Observer and Publishers Weekly amongst others.

ISBN 13: 9780993563324, 240pp p/b, £16.99 Published by MYRIAD EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

Graphic Novel

DECONSTRUCTING THE INCAL

Annestay, Jean; Quillien, Christophe; et al Deconstructing The Incal lifts the veil on many of the mysteries and secrets surrounding the seminal science-fiction graphic novel, which has become the cornerstone of the Jodoverse. This encyclopaedic reference book is packed with fascinating insights from The Incal’s creators, Jodorowsky and Mobius, alongside revealing text, and rare and unseen preliminary illustrations. With detailed biographies of the characters and worlds, not self-respecting Incal fan should be without this book!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Incal trilogies are bestselling titles with combined sales of over 6 million copies worldwide.

• Features insights from the original creators, with previously unseen and rare sketches and designs.

• The trilogy has an existing audience hungry for more information.

• Reveals and explains the hidden secrets behind the story, exploring the rich world and its complex characters.

• Christophe Quillien is the author of numerous books about comics, including The Little Prince: A Visual Dictionary.

ISBN 13: 9781594656903, 112pp h/b, £21.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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METABARONS VOL 4: AGHORA AND THE LAST METABARON, THE

Jodorowsky, Alejandro & Gimenez, Juan

The must-read cult spin-off of The Incal by Mobius and Jodorowsky, centring around the fascinating lineage of the ultimate warrior. This last part of the quartet reveals the ultimate fates of Aghora, The Last Metabaron, his metabunker and the twist relating to his robotic assistants Tonto and Lothar. A true classic in the pantheon of graphic storytelling and Science Fiction.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Metabarons saga has sold more than 1.5M copies worldwide.

• Featured in the acclaimed documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, one of Entertainment Weekly’s top ten films of 2014.

• Like The Incal, The Metabarons is also set in the same space opera fictional universe known as the ‘Jodoverse’.

• Juan Gimenez is the creator of the bestselling The Fourth Power and Leo Roa. ISBN 13: 9781594653902, 136pp p/b, £11.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Much is known about scientists such as Darwin, Newton, and Einstein, but what about those with lesser-known names who have nevertheless contributed greatly to human knowledge? Celebrated author Darryl Cunningham draws compelling portraits of eight scientists who for reasons of gender, race, mental health, poverty - excessive wealth, even - have not won the recognition they deserve.

MERCENARY, THE: THE DEFINITIVE EDITIONS:VOL.1 THE CULT OF THE SACRED FIRE Segrelles, Vicente

Brought back in even better reproduction than ever with all-new scans of the original paintings overseen by the master himself and presented in handsome large quarterbound collectors editions. Each panel could be a painting on your wall! These volumes will take your breath away. In a lost and long forgotten valley high up in the mountains, The Mercenary has been contacted to save a woman from the mysterious and powerful Cult of the Sacred Fire!

KEY SELLING POINTS • In celebration of NBM’s 40th anniversary, a bestselling series has been brought back to life!

• Re-published in high quality production with new scans of the original paintings.

• The Mercenary series revolutionised comics with its realistic oil painted art, selling millions of copies worldwide.

ISBN 13: 9781681121246, 64pp h/b, £15.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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MONET: NOMAD OF LIGHT Rubio, Salva & Efa

From many years without recognition, money and yet a family to raise, all the way to great success, critically and financially, Monet pursued insistently one vision: catching the light in painting, refusing to compromise on this ethereal pursuit. It cost him dearly but he was a beacon for his contemporaries. We discover in this comics biography how he came to this vision as well as his turbulent life pursuing it.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Monet was the founder of French Impressionist painting; the record for one of his paintings stood at $36.5 million.

• Appeal for those interested in art, impressionism and history.

• Perfect for educational purposes in schools, making art and art history fun and engaging.

ISBN 13: 9781681121390, 112pp h/b, £21.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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(H)AFROCENTRIC COMICS: VOLUMES 1-4 Smith, Juliana ‘Jewels’; Nelson, Ronald R. & Hampton, Mike

(H)afrocentric tackles racism, the patriarchy, and popular culture head-on. Unapologetic and unabashed, (H)afrocentric introduces us to strong yet vulnerable students of colour, as well as an aesthetic that connects current Black pop culture to an organic re-appropriation of hip hop fashion circa the early 90s. We start the journey when gentrification strikes the neighbourhood surrounding Ronald Reagan University.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Glyph Award winning comic.

• Tackles racism, patriarchy and popular culture head-on.

• Aesthetic that connects current Black pop culture to an organic re-appropriation of hip hop fashion circa early 90s.

• An unapologetic and unabashed voice.

• Smith’s comics ooze with originality.’ - AFROPUNK ISBN 13: 9781629634487, 136pp p/b, £17.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

Graphic Novel - Manga

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: THE LEGEND OF PIKO PIKO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS VOLUME 2 Kawata, Yushi; Yukito & khara

Shinji! Rei! Asuka! And of course... Kaworu! The elite four students of the National Defense Middle School... otherwise known as NERV! They’re training to prevent the ‘New Century Apocalypse’... but will all their training help them when they’re demoing dating sims on the main stage at Tokyo’s largest game show?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Latest addition to the manga series of one of the most popular anime series ever, Neon Genesis Evangelion.

• Full of video game parodies - it’s Evangelion meets Let’s Play!

• Neon Genesis Evangelion is the most famous anime franchise of the last 20 years!

• The latest anime movie, Neon Genesis Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo is available from Funimation.

• Features four opening pages in full colour.

ISBN 13: 9781506703756, 168pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

A SMALL REVOLUTION Boum

A Small Revolution is the story of a little orphaned girl named Florence, in a country ruled by a dictator.

A revolution is being organised to overthrow the government, and Florence desperately wants to take part in it, even if she doesn’t fully understand what it implies. She will, however, lead her own, personal, small revolution.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Contemporary story about the forgotten victims of war and revolution.

• Ignatz award nominee: Outstanding Online Comic.

• Bedelys Award Nominee - Best Independent Comic.

• Joe Shuster Award Nominee.

ISBN 13: 9781908030269, 96pp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOARING PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Manga

HATSUNE MIKU: FUTURE DELIVERY VOLUME 1 Oshio, Satoshi & Miyama, Hugin

In the distant future, Asumi - a girl who has no clue to her memories but a drawing of a green-haired, ponytailed person - finds her only friend in Asimov, a battered old delivery robot. The strange companions travel the stars together in search of the mysterious ‘Miku,’ only to learn the legendary idol has taken different forms on many different worlds!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hatsune Miku is an international pop phenomenon!

• She has performed on David Letterman and was the opening performer for Lady Gaga’s ArtRave world tour.

• Hatsune Miku: Future Delivery is the first science fiction manga about Miku!

• By the creators of the popular manga series Overlord (Yen press).

• Includes four pages in full colour.

ISBN 13: 9781506703619, 168pp p/b, £9.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

AHOGARU: CLUELESS GIRL 3 Hiroyuki

Yoshiko is a hopefully clueless high school girl. Her rock-paper-scissors strategy is rock. She somehow gets zeroes on multiple-choice tests. And she has an often-nearly-fatal weakness for bananas. Her devoted friends have no choice but to hang around and make sure nobody takes advantage of her.

(Of course, the entertainment value might have something to do with it, too.) Cute characters, weird gags, and lots and lots of bananas!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will appeal to fans of Azumanga Daioh (Yen Press) and Nichijou (also available from Turnaround).

• A surprise hit in Japan, Ahogaru’s run was extended because of its popularity.

• An anime adaptation is set for release this summer.

• Hiroyuki also created hit mangas Doujin Work (Media Blasters) and The Comic Artist and His Assistants (Square Enix).

• Both Doujin Work and The Comic Artist and His Assistants have been adapted into anime series.

ISBN 13: 9781632364593, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

AKIRA 35TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET Otomo, Katsuhiro

In 1982, Kodansha published the first chapter of Akira, a dystopian saga set in Neo-Tokyo, a city recovering from thermonuclear attack where the streets have been ceded to motorcycle gangs and the rich and powerful run dangerous experiments on destructive, supernatural powers that they cannot control. Today, it remains a touchstone for artists, writers, filmmakers, and fans, retaining all the brutal impact and narrative intensity it had when Otomo first unleashed it onto the world, and is presented here in six beautiful hardcover volumes.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the bestselling series.

• Includes the complete series in six hardcover volumes, plus the Akira Club art book in a new hardcover format.

• The first revised edition of Akira in English in more than a decade, with updated and corrected translation.

• A phenomenal work... an instant cult classic.’ - The New York Times ISBN 13: 9781632364616, TBCpp h/b, £175.00 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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ATTACK ON TITAN: NO REGRETS COLOR HC Isayama, Hajime; Snark, Gun & Suruga Hikaru

This book contains the complete story of how the young and ruthless Erwin Smith and the tenacious criminal Levi went from enemies prepared to kill one another to comrades fighting the Titans side by side, with every page in colour, printed at a special large size. Humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world killing off humankind for years. This prequel story to the main Attack on Titan series tells the origin of humanity’s greatest warrior & fanfavourite character, Levi.

KEY SELLING POINTS • No Regrets is the most popular Attack on Titan spinoff by a wide margin, with 155,000 copies sold.

• This deluxe hardcover will feature 400 colour pages, including illustrations never printed before.

• Attack on Titan TV series return was the most-anticipated event in 2017 anime.

ISBN 13: 9781632365323, 400pp h/b, £25.00 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

CLOCKWORK PLANET 5 Kamiya, Yuu

Naoto’s a high school dropout and brilliant amateur tinkerer. He lives in a world that has been so overexploited that the entire surface has become one vast machine. When a box crashes into his home containing a female automaton, it’s a harbinger of change that will rock the entire globe, and give Naoto his chance to be a hero.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An anime adaptation of Clockwork Planet is set for release in 2017.

• Kamiya’s previous series No Game, No Life has been a huge hit.

• Art style, plot and pedigree will appeal to gamers in addition to regular manga readers.

ISBN 13: 9781632364661, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

Graphic Novel - Manga

GLITTER FORCE Todo, Izumi

Glitter Force follows five preteen girls who learn that they are a legendary superhero squad known as the Glitter Force and must defend Earth from evil fairytale villains. As a part of the Glitter Force, these fabulous friends transform from ordinary school girls into super powered cool girls. Defending the earth from fairytale villains isn’t an easy job, but the Glitter Force proves that nothing is more powerful than friendship.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The next big magical girl series, continuing the

tradition of Sailor Moon.

• Glitter Force was produced by Saban Entertainment, who also brought Dragon Ball Z, Digimon and Power Rangers to the US. • The manga adaptation of Glitter Force, never before released in English.

ISBN 13: 9781632363626, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

HEROIC LEGEND OF ARSLAN 7, THE

Tanaka, Yoshiki & Arakawa, Hiromu

Arslan is the teenage prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars, who doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighbouring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital’s walls, but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fantasy manga series based on a popular series of novels.

• From the creator behind Fullmetal Alchemist (Viz Media) which has sold more than 60 million copies worldwide.

• The anime adaptation of the series is streaming in the UK on Viewster.

• The anime series is available on DVD/Blu-Ray in the UK from Universal Pictures.

• A video game version by the creators of Dynasty Warriors is available in the UK on Playstation 4.

ISBN 13: 9781632363510, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

FIRE FORCE 6 Ohkubo, Atsushi

The city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror!

Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment’s notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. But the team is about to get a very unique addition: Shinra, a boy who possesses the unique power to run at the speed of a rocket, leaving behind the famous devil’s footprints. Can the Fire Force discover the source of this strange phenomenon and put a stop to it? Or will the city burn to ashes first?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The new flagship series from Weekly Shonen Magazine, the original home of Fairy Tail (also available).

• The new series from the best-selling creator behind Soul Eater (Yen Press).

• Ohkubo’s previous series Soul Eater has been adapted into two anime series that are available on DVD from Manga UK. • For fans of magical adventures like Tokyo ESP (Vertical) and Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical).

ISBN 13: 9781632364784, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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INUYASHIKI 8 Oku, Hiroya

Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse for Ichiro Inuyashiki, a blinding light in the night sky strikes the earth where he stands. He later wakes up to find himself unscathed, but he soon starts to notice that there’s something... different about himself. It turns out that these strange, new changes are just what Ichiro needs to take a new lease on life. Now it seems like there’s nothing to stop him from being a hero worthy of the respect that he never had before!

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the creator of Gantz, the best-selling sci-fi manga series that spawned a hit anime and series of movies in Japan.

• Features Hiroya Oku’s distinctly intricate and realistic artwork.

• A heavily tech-influenced, sci-fi drama with a likeable underdog protagonist.

ISBN 13: 9781632364890, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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LAND OF THE LUSTROUS 3 Ichikawa, Haruko

The young gem Phosphorite can’t seem to do anything right. Phos has nothing but a big mouth and guts. Cinnabar, a classmate, is a loner, shunned by the other gems because of the toxins emitted from their body. But when they get together, they will learn that they both have an essential role to play in the fight against the Moonfolk, who are intent on coming to Earth to abduct the gem folk and destroy their world. A beautifully-drawn new action manga from Haruko Ichikawa, winner of the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Setting and story will remind fans of Sailor Moon and its progeny; especially the Cartoon Network hit Steven Universe.

• Placed in 2014’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! contest.

• Ichikawa has won an Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize and placed fifth in the 2012 Manga Taisho Awards.

• Considered a prime candidate for a high-budget animated adaptation.

ISBN 13: 9781632365286, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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LOVE AND LIES 2 Tsumugi, Musao

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NORAGAMI: STRAY GOD 19 Adachitoka

Yato is a homeless god. He doesn’t even have a shrine, let alone any worshippers! So, to achieve his ambitious goals, he’s set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee of course). He hopes that one day he’ll be able to build the temple he feels he deserves, but for now he can’t be picky about the jobs that he chooses to accept. From finding lost kittens to overcoming school bullies, Yato is divinely intervening all over the place!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A homeless god looks to build followers by doing small deeds in this supernatural manga series.

• The series focuses on gods in the real world reminiscent of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (Studio Ghibli, 2001).

• The anime adaptation is well-received on the Funimation streaming site, with an average user rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

• The anime adaptation is available in the UK from Manga UK and Anime Limited.

ISBN 13: 9781632364395, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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REAL ACCOUNT 8 Okushou

English and Japanese.

• A top candidate for adaptation in the upcoming anime season.

• High-quality art will appeal to the same crossover audience as shounen romances like Nisekoi and Love Hina.

ISBN 13: 9781632365002, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

It’s a simple premise: if you reach zero followers, you die. After the death of their parents, Ataru Kashiwagi and his younger sister, Yuri, depend on each other.

Ataru works hard at high school and his job, and spends his leisure time on a social media site: Real Account. Eventually, he hits 1,500 followers, but he sometimes wonders how much they really care about him. One night, the screen ominously begins to glitch, only displaying: The Game Will Now Begin!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new series set in the world of social media which is already being compared to Battle Royale (Haikasoru, 2014).

• Social media is a universally appealing subject; this series cleverly satirises the modern world’s preoccupation with it • Will be heavily promoted on Kodansha’s website and social media outlets.

• For ages 16.

ISBN 13: 9781632365095, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Yukari is dull. He doesn’t even stand out enough to be bullied - he’s just a generally lower-middle-class kid. He’s in love with Misaki, the most popular girl in school. There’s just one problem: He’s 15, one year away from receiving his government-assigned marriage partner. He normally wouldn’t have the courage to defy the law, but his sickly classmate Ririna still believes in love, and won’t stop goading him into confessing his feelings!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The top-rated comedy on the Mangabox app, in

MISSIONS OF LOVE 15 Toyama, Ema

In school, Yukina is a cold and distant girl; Shigure is the most perfect, good-looking guy. But the two of them have a secret, and their extraordinary love affair is about to start! Yukina, under the pen name ‘Yupina’, is actually a popular cell phone novelist. When she discovers Shigure’s devious womanising ways, she blackmails him to complete daring ‘missions of love’ for her to write about. Will these missions give them an opportunity to fall in love with each other?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest in a popular manga series following the mad ‘missions of love’ undertaken by the hunky Shigure.

• This romance manga will appeal to fans of the established Love Hina series (Kodansha).

• Ema Toyama is the creator of the well-received manga series I Am Here!

(Kodansha, also available).

ISBN 13: 9781632361882, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

AJIN: DEMI-HUMAN VOL. 10 Sakurai, Gamon

High school student Kei Nagai is killed in a traffic accident, but immediately revives to learn that he may not be a human after all. Instead, he may be a Demi-Human, a mysterious and almost immortal being blessed with amazing super-human abilities.

Scared, he runs away and is aided in his escape by his friend Kai. Unfortunately for Kei, the manhunt is on, and he will soon be caught up in a conflict between mankind and the other Demi-Humans.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the current best-selling manga series in Japan, now in English for the first time.

• Looks set to emulate the enormous success of the Attack on Titan series (Kodansha Comics, also available).

• Combines elements of contemporary technological thrillers with the supernatural.

• Anime series will also be streaming on popular site Crunchyroll throughout 2014.

ISBN 13: 9781945054280, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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RAMEN MASTER

Hanada, Ryoh

Unbeknownst to the general public, vampires are rampant in Tokyo. To control and contain them, the government has developed a program to track and treat rogue vamps who decide to prey on the public.

But what happens when vampire and man come together in harmony and love? Will the public accept this, or will they try to tear such partnerships apart?

KEY SELLING POINTS • This series has taken Japan by storm with its mix of Western-style art and thoughtful writing.

• Vampire romance remains as popular as ever

with audiences.

• The series debuted in popular manga magazine Morning, which also premiered Chi’s Sweet Home (Vertical, also available).

ISBN 13: 9781945054310, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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HELVETICA STANDARD Arawi, Keiichi

Helvetica Standard is a full colour anthology of Keiichi Arawi’s comic art and design work. Funny and heartwarming, Helvetica is a humorous look at modern day Japanese design in comic form.

Helvetica Standard is a deep dive into the artistic and creative world of Keiichi Arawi. Part comic, part diary, part art and design book, Helvetica is a deconstruction of the world of Nichijou.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Selected by Guillermo Del Toro as one of the Most Read Manga for the Asahi News SUGOI

Japan Project.

• Ever since Nichijou’s animated TV series landed its original comic has been in high demand; Helvetica is the sequel.

• The original Nichijou animation shook the anime/manga community to its core with its unique comedy and charismatic cast.

ISBN 13: 9781945054327, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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IMPERFECT SHOJO: VOLUME 1

NisiOisiN & Hattori, Mitsuru

A college aged aspiring author witnesses a horrible car accident. An elementary school girl was hit by a car as she walked home with her classmate. The other child was traumatised by the event, but that was to be expected given the circumstances. But her troubles only begin there. When the author is summoned to the child s home he discovers that she has many more horrors at home to overcome.

The child lives alone in a large home. No one cares for her. She hoards food from school to feed herself.

She spends her time waiting for her parents to return, but there are no signs of them anywhere.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Nishio Ishin is one of the most popular authors working in Japan today, outselling Haruki Murakami last year.

• Nisioisin and Hattori, both topsellers, collaborate to create one of the creepiest manga mysteries in recent memory.

• Priority title at Anime NYC in November 2017, with promotional materials distributed at NY ComicCon and AnimeWeekend.

ISBN 13: 9781945054600, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

And Other Stories Ichikawa, Kazuhide

Manga conquers the west: Kazuhide Ishikawa for the first time in English! The veteran gay mangaka is one of the best-known artists in Japan working in this genre. Now he makes a powerful debut in English, introducing his art to a wider audience.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Gay manga legend Kazuhide Ishikawa is available here in English for the very first time.

• Manga is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the comic market, with more mainstream

audiences also taking note.

• With a high-quality and authentic translation from a Japanese expert.

ISBN 13: 9783959853170, 164pp p/b, £19.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East

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DOCTOR STRANGE AND THE SORCERERS SUPREME VOL. 2 Thompson, Robbie & Rodriguez, Javier

Sir Isaac Newton, has mastered an ancient, evil magic, gone power-mad, and betrayed the rest of the Sorcerers Supreme! Now, it is up to the Doctor Strange and the remaining Sorcerers Supreme to stop him from sending the world and all of their own individual timelines into chaos! But even with the Avengers on their side, will it be enough to stop Newton?!! Collecting Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #7-11 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Doctor Strange was a 2016 box office smash!

• Doctor Strange will return in Avengers Infinity War (27th April 2018) and will make a cameo in Defenders (series premier • Written by fan-favourite Robbie Thompson.

• Illustrated by Javier Rodriguez.

• Cheaper than US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538414, 136pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 4 Aaron, Jason; Bachalo, Chris & Irving, Frazer

Mister Misery is looking to inflict maximum pain of Doctor Strange by attacking one of the Sorcerer Supreme’s closest allies! Brace yourselves, for the return of the dread Dormammu and the revenge of the evil Emprikul! Collecting Doctor Strange #17-21 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Doctor Strange was a 2016 box office smash!

• Doctor Strange will return in Avengers Infinity War (April 2018) and will make a cameo in Defenders (18th August 2017).

• Written by fan-favourite Jason Aaron.

• Illustrated by Chris Bachalo and Frazer Irving.

• Cheaper than US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538421, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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INFINITY WAR: INFINITE COLLECTION Starlin, Jim & Lim, Ron

After Adam Warlock’s return in Infinity Gauntlet, his worse half the Magus wasn’t far behind! The struggle for ultimate power over the universe continues when a stockpile of evil twins overwhelm the Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, New Warriors, Alpha Flight and more! Will the universe be saved, destroyed... or both? Collects Infinity War #1-6, Warlock and the Infinity Watch #7-10 and Marvel Comics Presents #108-111.

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REQUIEM VAMPIRE KNIGHT VOL. 6 Deceased Loves Ledroit, Olivier

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Avengers will return to the silver screen in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, out 4th May 2018.

• The story that inspired Avengers: Infinity War! • The Avengers Assemble and Avengers: Age of Ultron movies were the box office blockbusters of 2012 and 2015!

• The US edition is currently out of print.

ISBN 13: 9781846538407, 252pp p/b, £15.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Resurrection, a dark and twisted world where evil souls are reborn as monsters. When Heinrich Augsburg, a German officer fighting on the Eastern front, is killed he finds himself reborn into this corrupt reality as one of the vampire elite. Renamed Requiem, he explores the bizarre world of Resurrection and its terrifying vampire society, all the while looking for his lost love, Rebecca, and one hope of redemption.

While war rages in Resurrection between the vampires and reptiles, will Requiem be reunited with Rebecca, and if so, what will be the price?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Earlier title in the series, Requiem: Vampire Knight, won the Eagle Award for Best European Comic in 2008 and 2010.

• Written by the acclaimed Pat Mills of 2000 AD, Slaine,Charley’s War, ABC Warriors and Judge Dredd fame.

• Vampires are enduringly popular.

ISBN 13: 9781846536717, 100pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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MARVEL PREMIUM EDITION: AGE OF ULTRON Bendis, Brian Michael; et al

For years the heroes of the Marvel Universe have lived in fear that the Avengers’ greatest mistake and deadliest foe, the artificial intelligence known as Ultron, would one day fulfil its desire to eradicate all organic life and dominate the Earth... that day has arrived! Collecting Age of Ultron #1-10, Age of Ultron Epilogue #1.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Age of Ultron is a best-seller since its first publication in 2013!

• Now fans can enjoy this landmark story in a deluxe hard cover packed with all-new and exclusive content!

• Written by Brian Michael Bendis and the best writers from the Marvel Bullpen.

• Illustrated by 3 of the best Marvel artists, including Bryan Hitch, Brandon Peterson and Carlos Pacheco.

ISBN 13: 9781846538520, 284pp h/b, £19.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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MARVEL PREMIUM EDITION: WORLD WAR HULK Pak, Greg & Romita Jr, John

Following on from events in Planet Hulk, the Green Goliath returns to Earth seeking revenge against the heroes who exiled him to space. No one will be able to withstand his rage, as the Hulk takes on nearly the entire Marvel Universe in his quest for justice!

Collecting World War Hulk Prologue #1, World War Hulk #1-5 and What If? Planet Hulk.

KEY SELLING POINTS • World War Hulk is a best-seller since its first publication in 2008!

• Now fans can enjoy this landmark story in a deluxe hard cover packed with all-new and exclusive content!

• Artwork by fan-favourite John Romita Jr. • Writer Greg Pak’s run on the Incredible Hulk has proven hugely successful with fans of all ages.

ISBN 13: 9781846538537, 296pp h/b, £19.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

SECRET EMPIRE

Spencer, Nick & McNiven, Steve

2017’s most startling and unexpected comic book event! Captain America, Sentinel of Liberty, has been living a lie! The world’s greatest hero is secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra, brought up since childhood to pursue their mission of progress through authority and unity through adversity! Using the trust and respect he is accorded by the great powers of the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers has worked his way into a position where he can make Hydra’s ideals a reality -and change the landscape of the world dramatically! Now, all the dominos of Steve’s plan have been laid out - and it will take only the slightest push to set them into action!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Captain America: Civil War smashed box offices worldwide!

• An Event that will tear the heart out of the Marvel Universe!

• Written by fan-favourite comic writer Nick Spencer Iron Man, Ultimate Comics: X-Men, Avengers.

• Illustrated by Steve McNiven.

• Cheaper than US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538353, 292pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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VENOM VOL. 2

Costa, Mike; Thompson, Rob & Perez, Gerardo Enrique Sandoval

Reunited, and it feels so good! Or rather, feels so bad! Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote are back together, web-slinging their way around New York again - and a host of creators from the character’s near 30-year history are here to celebrate! With questions still lingering about how the symbiote was separated from Flash Thompson, what lies in its future now that it’s reunited with Eddie Brock? Will he be the city’s lethal protector once again, or revert back to a sadistic, Spider-hating villain? There’s only one way to find out! Collecting: Venom #150-153 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Venom is arguably Spider-Man’s deadliest foe and possibly his most popular villain!

• Written by popular comic writers Mike Costa and Robbie Thompson.

• Illustrated by fan-favourite artist Gerardo Enrique Sandoval Perez.

• Available before US edition.

• Cheaper than US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538551, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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WHAT IS HIP-HOP?

Morse, Eric;Yi, Anny & George, Nelson

A playful, guided tour of one of the most revolutionary pop culture movements of the twentieth century: hip-hop. Beginning with block parties in the Bronx, What Is Hip-Hop? brings the reader up to the present day, with rhyming verses and engaging 3-D clay illustrations. It’s a fun, friendly, and informative read for B-boys and B-girls of all ages. In the follow-up to their acclaimed and beloved hit What Is Punk? author Eric Morse and artist Anny Yi reunite to celebrate the music that changed their lives and the voices that achieved iconic status along the way.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A kids’ pop-culture primer about the history of hip hop music, told through rhyming verses • Wonderfully illustrated using clay sculpture, giving the book a unique visual style.

• Depicts some of hip hops’s seminal moments and its most iconic characters.

• Follows on from the brilliantly reviewed of What Is Punk?

ISBN 13: 9781617755842, 32pp h/b, £13.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING Spires, Ashley

Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will be featured on BBC’s CBeebies Bedtime Stories programme in November 2017.

• Has sold over 250K in North America; first time title is available in the UK. • Kids Can Press won the Publisher of the Year Prize at the 2017 Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

• Perfect way to pique children’s interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

ISBN 13: 9781554537044, 32pp h/b, £11.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Burks, James

A funny, heartfelt story just right for toddlers learning to share, now available in board book format. Pig siblings Henry and Henrietta love their green blanket. It is soft, it smells good, and it makes a great cape! As much as they each love playing with the blanket, they don’t love sharing it. Will ripping it in two solve all their problems?

Author/illustrator James Burks has created a funny, relatable, sweet story about two pigs who, despite their individual interests pulling them in different directions, really prefer to remain side by side.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This sweet story is a natural read-aloud, and its warm, cuddly ending is the perfect bedtime send-off.

• Henry and Henrietta are cute and expressive; James Burks delivers plenty of emotion in his toddler-friendly illustration • Many toddlers have a beloved blanket or favourite toy, and this is a witty take on how hard it is to share.

• The book is ultimately about siblings who love each other, so this is the perfect pick for parents with young children.

• James Burks has more ideas for Henry and Henrietta, as well as other animal pals.

ISBN 13: 9781368007757, 28pp board, £5.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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BABY TO BIG Fernandez, Rajiv

Baby to Big humorously compares the perspectives of babies and adults through vibrant illustrations. After creating a book of pictograms for his toddler nephew, designer and architect Rajiv Fernandez developed an idea of using iconic images to translate concepts between kids and grownups. Coupling his trademark graphic style with his love for puns, Baby to Big takes cues from the millennial lexicon and pop culture to unite hip parents with growing little minds.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Has crossover appeal as both a board book for kids and an adult parody in the vein of Go the F*** To Sleep.

• Even though the humour in the book is somewhat edgy, it is still safe for young children.

• This is the second book in a series from Rajiv Fernandez after Baby to Brooklyn (Pow!, 2017, also available).

• Vivid, minimalist illustrations are skilfully and playfully executed, appealing to design-minded parents.

ISBN 13: 9781576878262, 32pp h/b, £5.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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GRANDPA’S GHOST STORIES Flora, James & Chusid, Irwin

James Flora’s fantastically illustrated books captivated kids throughout the 1960s and 70s, so much so that secondhand copies sell for exorbitant sums. Grandpa’s Ghost Stories is the most sought after title, and Feral House is pleased to announce the first reprint since its original publication in 1978.

These ghoulish and amusing stories and wildly inventive illustrations will keep readers shivering.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Highly anticipated reprint from fans of the 1978 release.

• James Flora is one of the most well-known illustrators of the 1950s through 1970s.

• This is the first ever reprint of this title.

• Grandpa’s Ghost Stories captivated kids from the 60s and 70s, so much so, that second-hand copies sell for high prices.

ISBN 13: 9781627310529, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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BUT I DON’T EAT ANTS Marvin, Dan

Koala Bears aren’t called Eucalyptus-eaters. Panda Bears aren’t called Bamboo-eaters. Jaguars eat Anteaters, but they aren’t called Anteater-eaters!’ insists a voracious young Anteater who will gobble up just about every food except for one: ants! This clever take on the picky-eater is full of wry humour and silly puns as the anteater takes us through the food he LOVES to eat, all while repeating the refrain, ‘but I don’t eat ants.’ That is until dinnertime when his mom presents him with a ‘fiery’ surprise...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Parents and kids alike will relate to the main character’s good-natured stubbornness about what he will and won’t eat.

• A familiar scene for anyone with a picky eater in their family.

• The text is almost like a chant which will encourage kids to speak aloud, making them actively involved in the story.

• The spare, somewhat wry text and sophisticated, idiosyncratic illustrations will appeal to Jon Klassen fans.

• Clever wordplay and a rewarding payoff.

ISBN 13: 9781576878378, 32pp h/b, £12.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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MAKE A FACE

Alegria, Ricardo & Kuvarzina, Anya

While learning how different facial expressions connect with different feelings and concepts, young readers will be enchanted by how their participation creates magic at the turn of every page. Stretch those faces, and prepare to use your imagination, because some of them will be challenging, as will getting through the book without dissolving into giggles.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Highly interactive, beyond just tapping and poking, as in comparable books.

• Parents and kids making all kinds of faces together will bring out the silliness and giggle fits.

• Educational while being fun, teaches younger readers how different facial expressions signify various emotions.

• Anya Kuvarzina’s illustrations combine skillful sophistication with childlike whimsy, for fans of Oliver Jeffers.

ISBN 13: 9781576878507, 32pp p/b, £12.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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A DAY WITH YAYAH

Campbell, Nicola; Flett, Julie

The entire family goes out for a romp in the woods picking mushrooms and herbs. Grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fun book for all ages.

• Created by award-winning author and illustrator.

• A book that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

ISBN 13: 9781926890098, 32pp h/b, £11.95 Published by TRADEWIND Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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BOONOONOONOUS HAIR

Senior, Olive & James, Laura (ills)

In this vibrant and exquisitely illustrated picture book, written by Commonwealth Prize-winning Jamaican-Canadian Olive Senior, and with pictures by the acclaimed artist Laura James (the team that created Anna Carries Water), a young girl learns to love her difficult-to-manage, voluminous and boonoonoonous hair.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The British book world is clamouring for diverse children’s books that feature kids of colour.

• Black girl magic and positivity around natural hair is at an all-time high in the UK. • A much-needed, unfortunately rare title that goes against white-supremacist beauty standards for a crucial age group.

• Written by a Commonwealth Prize-winning author and much-acclaimed artist.

ISBN 13: 9781926890074, 32pp h/b, £11.95 Published by TRADEWIND Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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COUNTING ON SNOW Newhouse, Maxwell

Through a gorgeous exploration of the isolation and the beauty of northern winter, renowned folk artist Maxwell Newhouse has created a deceptively simple counting book. Its bold contrasting colours and shapes are perfect for even the youngest of readers. Counting The Snow invites children to count down from ten crunching caribou to one silent moose, finding other northern animals - from seals to wolves to snowy owls - along the way. As the animals appear, so does more and more snow, until it’s a character too, illuminating the differences between light and dark, sky and earth.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New board book edition brings Newhouse’s beautiful folk art to a new audience.

• Counting book with a unique twist in its celebration of the arctic.

• High praise from prestigious outlets like Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Review.

• Maxwell was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award, Canada’s most prestigious literary award.

• Wonderful winter gift book.

ISBN 13: 9781770499928, 22pp board, £6.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

WHEN SANTA WAS A BABY

Bailey, Linda & Godbout, Genevieve

Santa’s parents think their little one is absolutely wonderful, even though he has a booming voice instead of a baby’s gurgle, loves to stand in front of the refrigerator, gives his birthday presents away, trains his hamsters to pull a matchbox sleigh... and has an unusual interest in chimneys. The adorably funny portrait of an oddball kid who fulfils his destiny-and two very proud parents.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Guaranteed hit with a starred review from Publishers Weekly and praise from prestigious outlets like Kirkus and SLJ. • Simple text and cute-as-a-button illustrations make this the perfect board book.

• Perfect for baby’s first Christmas and shower gifts.

• Award-winning author with proven sales track across genres.

• An imaginative and hilarious take on Santa’s formative years.

ISBN 13: 9781101919163, 30pp board, £8.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS1-2

DEREK THE SHEEP: LET’S BEE FRIENDS Northfield, Gary

From singing bees, angry bulls, and telly watching squirrels, Derek hurtles through farm life, destroying barns, battling magical leprechauns and cheating in a haircut competition, all for an easy life! Derek The Sheep’s madcap adventures first appeared in the hallowed pages of weekly children’s comic The Beano, garnering a huge cult following amongst children and parents alike. Having uniquely kept the rights to his character, Gary is able to publish Derek’s stories in his own series of books.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Great moral to the story: The grass is not always greener on the other side.

• Teaches children to appreciate what they have and how ‘looking for the easy way out’ is not always the best option.

• Fun, Funny and Fabulous! Derek The Sheep will amuse, entertain and educate all readers, young and old!

• Derek The Sheep (has) that rarest of things... perfect experience for children and grown-ups alike.’ - Forbidden Planet.

ISBN 13: 9780995555334, 64pp p/b, £9.99 Published by BOG EYED BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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SGT. CHIP CHARLTON & MR. WOOFLES Medway, Jim

Chip Charlton joins the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, picking his daschund buddy over the conventional equine sidekick. Sgt Chip soon proves the naysayers wrong, and time after time, crime after crime, demonstrates how even a weak stomach is no obstacle to following your dream. Three cheers for Sgt. Chip Charlton and Mr Woofles of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Important message to young readers of not letting any obstacles stop you from following your dreams.

• Entertaining and educational all at the same time.

• Full of humour and zany adventures, Sgt. Chip Charlton & Mr Woofles will delight both young and old readers!

• A future classic, destined to be talked about in the same way as Tintin or Snoopy.’ -Jamie Smart.

ISBN 13: 9780995555341, 48pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BOG EYED BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Children’s Picture Book - KS1-2

USELEUS: A GREEK ODDITY Matthews, Alexander & Dawbarn, Wilbur

From battling giants, to outwitting gods, to clashes with mythical creatures, Ancient History has never been more fun! An Asterix for the 21st Century, Useleus is skilfully written by Alexander Matthews and nimbly drawn by Wilbur Dawbarn. Leaping from the hallowed pages of popular children’s weekly comic, The Phoenix, USELEUS channels Ancient History through the madcap eyes of two renowned Beano and Dandy creators, Alex Matthews (words) and Wilbur Dawbarn (pictures).

KEY SELLING POINTS • History has never been more fun; An Asterix for the 21st Century!

• Entertaining and educational all at the same time.

• Full of humour and zany adventures, Useless will delight both young and old readers!

• Fabulous gags, great word play and utter stillness... long may it continue!’ Forbidden Planet International.

ISBN 13: 9780995555327, 64pp p/b, £9.99 Published by BOG EYED BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Children’s Picture Book - KS1-2

WEDDING PORTRAIT, THE Nagara, Innosanto

An essential book for kids about standing up for what’s right. Here are stories of direct action from around the world that are bookended by the author’s wedding story, when he was arrested for protesting.

When indigenous people in Colombia block an oil company from destroying their environment - this is a blockade; when Florida farmworkers encourage people not to buy their tomatoes because the farm owners won’t pay them for their hard work - this is called a boycott. In brilliantly bright and inspiring illustrations we see ordinary people say No - to unfair treatment.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the author of the bestselling kids’ book A Is for Activist, which has over 100k in print.

• There is perhaps no author with a more important message for children growing up in Trump’s America & Brexit Britain.

• Nagara has established himself as an important voice in activist books for children.

• The book teaches children the basics of direct action - there isn’t another book like it on the market.

• Will have strong appeal for every parent who wants to teach their child about justice, equality, and rights.

ISBN 13: 9781609808020, 36pp h/b, £12.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Children’s Picture Book - KS1-2

PRINCESS DOLLS, THE

Schwartz, Ellen & Ando, Mariko

Set in Vancouver’s Japan Town in 1942 and following two close friends, a Jewish 10-year-old girl named Esther and a Japanese Canadian 10-year-old girl named Michiko who fall in love with two dolls Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth. Needless to say there are tears and drama, involving the forced resettlement of Michiko and her family and the disappearance of Esther’s great-aunt Anna, who remains in Germany.

KEY SELLING POINTS • World War 2 seen through the eyes of two children and the effects the new world has on them.

• Exploring the idea that we are all humans, and equal, no matter our heritage.

• Teaches children to accept others, as well as, being beautifully illustrated and engaging.

ISBN 13: 9781926890081, 144pp p/b, £7.95 Published by TRADEWIND Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Children’s Non-Fiction - KS1-2

THE ELEPHANT KEEPER Ruurs, Margriet & Covo, Pedro

When teenage Aaron discovers a baby elephant nearly drowning in the swimming pool at the guest lodge where he works, he acts quickly and manages to save the animal just in time. The rescued baby is brought to an elephant orphanage for care, and given the name Zambezi. When Aaron is offered a job at the orphanage, his life is suddenly transformed, as he discovers a bond of friendship with Zambezi and his lifelong vocation as an elephant keeper.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Inspired by real-life, this book powerfully demonstrates the plight of endangered animals everywhere.

• Pedro Covo’s stunning illustrations add a haunting beauty to the story and the animals, encouraging empathy.

• This book spans the curriculum, from life sciences to global awareness to environmental stewardship to responsibility.

ISBN 13: 9781771385619, 48pp h/b, £15.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Non-Fiction - KS1-2

THE WAY DOWNTOWN: ADVENTURES IN PUBLIC TRANSIT Gertsberg, Inna & Lowery, Mike

In this one-of-a-kind book, the complex and fascinating world of urban public transit is explored using five different characters’ journeys through the imaginary city of Zoom. From the Zanies, a family of street performers; to Agent Theodore Rybka, a spy on a very secret mission; to Robbie, a sevenyear-old boy visiting the city for the first time, the characters are quirky and full of personality. On this particular morning, they are all headed downtown from different locations, but they all end up in the same place at the same time.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Using the different characters to explore the city keep the narrative moving forward in an engaging way.

• While loaded with facts, the detailed and lively illustrations keep it fun for the reader.

• Numerous uses in the classroom, to teach children about transportation, technology, the environment, and map reading.

ISBN 13: 9781771385527, 44pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Children’s Fiction - KS2-3

THE ADVENTURERS GUILD

Clark, Zack Loran & Eliopulos, Nick

In one of the last cities standing after the world fell to monsters, best friends Zed Kagari and Brock Dunderfel have high hopes for the future. Zed desperately wishes to join the ranks of the Mages Guild, where his status as Freestone’s only half elf might finally be an asset. Brock, the roguishly handsome son of merchants, is confident he’ll be welcomed into the ranks of the Merchants Guild. But just as it seems the boys’ dreams have come true, their lives take a startling turn... and they find themselves members of the perilous Adventurers Guild.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First in a trilogy leading up to an incredible finale, with devastating sacrifices and close friendships challenged.

• Kids will cheer for honest Zed, cunning Brock and fierce Liza as they learn to trust each other and themselves.

• Readers will be on the edge of their seats in this page-turning fantasy.

• Classic fantasy with an accessible, contemporary voice that will draw in readers new to the genre with its wry humour.

ISBN 13: 9781484788011, 320pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2-3

CAPTAIN MONTY TAKES THE PLUNGE

Mook-Sang, Jennifer & Starin, Liz

Monty the Malodorous is a daring pirate. He is brave, bold and feared by all who sail the six or seven seas. But Monty has a secret: he can’t swim. He never goes into the ocean - and he never takes a bath. ‘Real pirates don’t bathe.

Yar-har-har!’ he says. But things change when he meets a mermaid named Meg. ‘Monty’s heart went ka-thunk. He tumbled head over boot heels in love.’ And, one day, when Meg’s life is put into peril, Monty realises he’s the only one who can jump into the ocean to save her. Monty is faced with a terrible dilemma: is his love strong enough to overcome his fear?

KEY SELLING POINTS • This original and funny story will enchant children and adults alike.

• When Captain Monty confronts his fears at the end, he encourages readers to do the same.

• Mermaid Meg is adventurous and knowledgeable; a positive role model for young girls.

ISBN 13: 9781771386265, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2-3

MARVEL MONSTERS UNLEASHED: WHEN TRULL ATTACKS Marvel Book Group

Rediscover the bone-chilling ghouls in this original chapter book series. In the spirit of Goosebumps, this brand new horror series revolves around a likeable narrator who must face off against some of the meanest, toughest, and scariest monsters in the Marvel Universe. This is the third book in the Marvel Monsters series and will include an 8-page full colour comic. We DARE you to put this one down.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Perfectly timed for Halloween, D23, San Diego Comic Con, AND Jack Kirby’s 100th birthday.

• Jack Kirby, a Marvel comic book artist, is one of the medium’s major innovators and most influential creators.

• Perfect age group and genre for these books - bestselling series like Goosebumps show the potential of horror.

• Will be under the a huge marketing initiative Marvel is creating for their own new series of Jack Kirby inspired comic b ISBN 13: 9781368002493, 176pp p/b, £5.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2-3

WORLD OF READING: THOR (LEVEL 1) MONSTER SMASH! West, Alexandra C.

The God of Thunder thinks he’s pretty great. Thor thinks he’s so great that, these days, he prefers to fight his own battles. But when he comes across a mysterious dragon artefact and a monster hunter - Elsa Bloodstone - Thor must face his deadliest foe yet. A 44 foot tall dragon monster named Fin Fang Foom! Will Thor confront his massive ego and accept help from his friends, Hulk, Captain America, and Valkyrie or will this be Thor’s doom?!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Thor is one of the four core heroes that make up the phenomenally successful Avengers Super Hero franchise.

• Since 2011, Marvel Press has sold over 800,000 copies of early readers, proving this series is loved by kids and parents • The World of Reading line takes a targeted approach; the books become more challenging with each level.

• This early reader includes one sheet of action-packed stickers!

ISBN 13: 9781368011280, 32pp p/b, £4.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Young Adult Fiction - KS3-4

SHUTTER

Stolarz, Laurie Faria

Sixteen-year-old Day Connor views life through the lens of her camera, where perspective is everything.

But photographs never tell the whole story. After Day crosses paths with Julian, the world she pictures and the truths she believes - neatly captured in black and white - begin to blur. Julian is not the ‘armed and dangerous’ escapee the police are searching for, but his alibis don t quite add up, either. There is more to his story. This time, Day is determined to see the entire picture... whatever it reveals. Did he? Or didn’t he?

KEY SELLING POINTS • It captures what made Serial, the podcast, wildly successful with its did-heor-didn’t-he intrigue and shocking surprise • All readers will be drawn into the mystery and heartbreaking twists and turns as Day navigates love, trust, and justice.

• Laurie Stolarz has a strong track record, with her Touch series selling over 260,000 copies to date.

• This issue-based, stand-alone contemporary fiction novel will allow Laurie’s fan base to reach new audiences.

ISBN 13: 9781484727911, 352pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Young Adult Fiction - KS3-4

THE CRESSWELL PLOT Wass, Eliza

Six siblings living primarily in isolation and in fear of their strict father and his cultish religious beliefs start to imagine what life would be like if they chose it for themselves. Part Flowers in the Attic, part Virgin Suicides, this novel is fast-paced and gripping.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Castley is smart, strong, and highly observant.

She has a big heart and readers will be rooting her from the start.

• Eliza Wass has a strong following on social media and plenty more dark, twisty ideas for other novels.

• The vivid descriptions and multi-faceted plot make this a page turner.

• The sophisticated writing style and vivid world make this a compulsively readable story that will appeal to all ages.

• The Creswell Plot has sold in six other countries with four of them signing up Eliza for a two book deal.

ISBN 13: 9781484732533, 272pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Young Adult Fiction - KS3-4

KISS ME IN NEW YORK

WAR I FINALLY WON, THE

It’s Christmas Eve at JFK in NYC. Charlotte’s flight is cancelled when a blizzard blows in, and Anthony can’t bear to go home and face his break-up. So, they set out into the city together, focused on fixing their broken hearts. They start to fall for each other, but are split up by a subway ride mistake! Part Before Sunrise, part Sleepless in Seattle, this delightful story will appeal to anyone who sees the romance in a swirl of snowflakes at the top of the Empire State Building, or anyone who’s wondered if true love was waiting at the other end of the airport ticket counter.

World War II continues, and Ada and her brother Jamie are living with their loving legal guardian, Susan, in a borrowed cottage on the estate of the formidable Lady Thorton - now along with Lady Thorton herself and her daughter Maggie. Life in the crowded cottage is tense enough, and then, quite suddenly, Ruth, a Jewish girl from Germany, moves in.

A German? The occupants of the house are horrified.

But other impacts of war are far more intrusive and frightening. As death creeps closer to their door, life and morality during wartime grow more complex.

Rider, Catherine

KEY SELLING POINTS • A delightful story that ties in to many classic romantic tropes.

• Many British students dream of studying in The Big Apple, and maybe even falling in love in the snow!

• The story focuses on the healing of broken hearts, putting positive spin on the new opportunities heartbreak can bring.

ISBN 13: 9781771388481, 200pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Young Adult Fiction - KS3-4

BLACK WIDOW: RED VENGEANCE Stohl, Margaret

Emotions are dangerous, which is why the graduates of Moscow’s famed spy school the Red Room are taught to keep their enemies close and their loved ones at a distance. Black Widow and Red Widow, also known as Natasha Romanoff and Ava Orlova, forgot that lesson once, and they won’t forget it again.

Once again, nothing is as it seems, no one can be trusted, and no one is safe - not unless the Widows can stop a conspiracy involving stolen nuclear warheads, mind-altering chemical weapons, and ultimately, betrayal by old friends and enemies alike.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Black Widow: Forever Red debuted at #4 on the New York Times Bestseller List.

• Natasha Romanov and Ava Orlova are fierce female action heroes as strong and compelling as Mad Max’s Imperator Furiosa.

• Connects with a new audience of YA fans who may have enjoyed the Marvel movies, but have never picked up a comic book.

• Readers familiar with the Marvel Universe will be thrilled to see cameos from their favourite superhero characters.

• Includes a 10-page, full colour comic.

ISBN 13: 9781484788486, 448pp p/b, £8.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Young Adult Fiction - KS3-4

DARK HORSES

Von Ziegesar, Cecily

Merritt Wenner has been self-destructing ever since the tragic deaths of her grandmother and her horse. Her parents, looking for a quick fix, ship her off to a residential equine-assisted therapy program. At Good Fences, Merritt meets Red: a failed racehorse and a terror in the barn. Red has never bonded with anyone, but Merritt is not afraid of him, which makes all the difference. Against the cutthroat backdrop of competitive riding, Merritt finds herself unexpectedly attracted to Red’s groom, Beatrice. But in Red’s mind, Merritt belongs to him alone.

Anyone else poses a threat...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Von Ziegesar is the number 1 NYT bestselling author of the iconic Gossip Girl series, also adapted into the CW show.

• In addition to her true-life experience on the Upper East Side, von Ziegesar was a competitive equestrian at school.

• Praise from bestselling authors like Sara Shepard (Pretty Little Liars) and prestigious outlets like Kirkus Reviews.

• A unique spin on the classic horse novel.

• For every horse lover, animal fanatic and fan of psychological YA! ISBN 13: 9781616958169, TBCpp p/b, £7.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Bradley, Kimberley

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sequel to the Newbery Honor winner The War That Saved My Life.

• Offers a fresh perspective on WWII through Ada’s less commonly-known yet fascinating wartime experience.

• Puts women’s experiences first - focusing on mothers, daughters, and sisters in wartime.

• Holds a mirror to society’s struggles today through the prejudice against the German refugee child, Ruth.

• Masterful historical fiction with universal themes - impeccably researched and captivating story.

ISBN 13: 9781911231165, 336pp p/b, £6.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Children’s Graphic Novel

LUCKY LUKE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL.1 Goscinny, Rene & Morris

After 70 years of life and almost 70 translated volumes, it was high time English-speaking readers were offered a hardback collected edition. For this first volume we chose to start with title that herald the golden age of the series. Doc Doxey’s Elixir (including Manhunt) and Phil Wire (including Lucky Luke and Pill) were first published in 1955 and 1956, and already Luke is much closer to the cowboy that we now have in mind. The third volume, Rails on the Prairie, was the first collaboration between Morris and Goscinny - ushering in 30 years of a legendary collaboration.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Lucky Luke is one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world, alongside Asterix and Tintin.

• Lucky Luke’s adventures have been made into feature films and animated series.

• Bestselling European comics series ever, with more than 300 million copies sold worldwide in more than 30 languages.

• Suitable for multiple audiences, including adults and children.

• Published in English for the first time.

ISBN 13: 9781849183598, 144pp h/b, £29.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Children’s Graphic Novel

MISFITS OF AVALON VOLUME 3 The Future in the Wind McDonald, Kel

Smart-mouthed teens Elsie, Kimber, Morgan, and Rae have enough to handle with magical rings, talking dogs, and faeries, but when they discover that the knight they’ve been battling for Excalibur is a familiar face with a mission of his own, they must get to the bottom of the real intentions behind the quest they were given.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This last volume of Misfits of Avalon comics sees our heroes story come to an end!

• Kel McDonald’s work has previously appeared in the popular Dark Horse Presents series.

• Volumes One and Two are also available from Turnaround.

• Uses many of the techniques associated with manga, but with a Western high-school twist.

ISBN 13: 9781616557492, 216pp p/b, £12.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES BOXED SET 3 Tobin, Paul & Chan, Ron

Collecting three Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels in one deluxe boxed set, complete with an exclusive double-sided poster! Hit the road with Petal to the Metal as the plants and zombies compete in a race to save Neighborville. Explore Zomboss’s secret underground lair full of mysteries and secrets in Boom Boom Mushroom, and finally the rivalry heats up as Crazy Dave, Zomboss, and their plants and zombie cohorts compete in a Battle Extravagonzo!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects three Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels in one deluxe boxed set, complete with an exclusive poster.

• Eisner Award-winner Paul Tobin continues his acclaimed Plants vs. Zombies run.

• All-ages insanity released just in time for Halloween.

• The official comic of the addictive video games.

• Dark Horse sold over 35,000 copies of the first volume Plants vs. Zombies: Lawnmageddon (also available from Turnaround) ISBN 13: 9781506705217, 264pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Graphic Novel

PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES VOLUME 8: LAWN OF DOOM Tobin, Paul & Chan, Ron

Every year as Halloween draws near, strange creatures and weird contraptions start appearing in everyone’s lawns in Neighborville. A Neighborville Halloween is weird enough, but Zomboss and his zombie army want to turn the holiday into their own scarier Lawn of Doom celebration! With Zomboss filling everyone’s yards with traps and special zombies, Crazy Dave, young genius Patrice, neighbourhood daredevil Nate, and a batch of brave, boisterous plants fight back in contests of best tricks, best treats, and best costumes!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Eisner Award-winner Paul Tobin continues his acclaimed Plants vs. Zombies run.

• All-ages insanity released just in time for Halloween.

• The official comic of the addictive video games.

• Durable, value-priced hardback editions suitable for game players of all ages.

• Dark Horse sold over 35,000 copies of the first volume Plants vs. Zombies: Lawnmageddon (also available from Turnaround).

ISBN 13: 9781506702049, 80pp h/b, £8.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Colouring & Activity Books

ART OF COLORING: MICKEY MOUSE AND MINNIE MOUSE 100 IMAGES TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY Disney Book Group

Relax, and let the creativity flow through you.

Whether a skilled artist or an everyday dabbler of drawings and doodles, fans of all ages will enjoy these stunning pen-and-ink illustrations of fun landscapes, elaborate patterns, and memorable characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other beloved Disney standard characters. The lovely packaging includes a convenient ‘lay flat’ book block.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Art Therapie line by Hachette is incredibly popular: the debut Disney book became the top seller in colouring books.

• The Secret Garden Coloring Book has sold more than a million copies and became Amazon’s #1 Bestseller for all books.

• In October 2016, Art of Coloring debuted the next format series with a convenient ‘lay flat’ book block.

ISBN 13: 9781484789735, 128pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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PAPER PUPS COLORING BOOK PaperMade

Paper Pups - the original smash hit of the PaperMade book series - is back as a colouring book unlike any other, with unique dog designs that you colour and then make into adorable 3-D characters! Each of the 20 pup templates are pre-cut and scored so anyone can simply colour them and then punch out and fold up with easy-to-follow instructions on the page. Paper Pups 3D Coloring deftly combines paper craft with advanced paper engineering: No glue, tape or tools are needed! Best of all, they don’t need paper training... they make great companions for ages 7 to 101 and some people may even enjoy them more than a real dog.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A kit of unique, easy-to-make 3D paper puppies that you can colour in yourself!

• Other than some crayons, paints or felt tips there is no glue, tape, scissors or extra tools required.

• All the pups are contemporary designs that will appeal to both children and adults.

• Crafting is still very much a UK trend, with colouring books remaining popular with adults as well as kids.

• Paper Pups is PaperMade’s bestselling paper craft book and remains just as popular as it was in 2013.

ISBN 13: 9781576878545, 40pp p/b, £14.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s Colouring & Activity Books

PAPER PUPS POCKET PaperMade

PaperMade Pocket books are the new offspring of PaperMade in a smaller, easy-to-travel size. They feature the same fun, full-sized characters that are pre-cut and pre-scored: They simply punch out and fold up with easy instructions on-page, transforming into adorable 3-D characters that can go anywhere: In a car, plane or locker. Pocket Pups features five characters that make up six pages each, including a story, a simple assembly diagram, and five pages of parts. PaperMade Pocket books deftly combines paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape or tools are ever needed.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A kit of unique, easy-to-make 3D paper puppies - now in pocket size!

• No glue, tape, scissors or extra tools required.

• Featuring contemporary designs that will appeal to both children and adults.

• Paper Pups is PaperMade’s bestselling paper craft book and remains just as popular as it was in 2013.

• Other PaperMade craft books are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781576878538, 30pp p/b, £7.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s Colouring & Activity Books

PAPER SWEETS PaperMade

PaperMade Paper Sweets - the 12th in the PaperMade series - will be an instant social media sensation! All 20 pages have unique designs that are pre-cut, scored and deliciously illustrated with yummy sweets. Each delicacy punches out and folds up into a 3D shape with easy-to-follow instructions right on the page, combining paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape or tools are needed! PaperMade Paper Sweets are fat free and totally addictive. PaperMade Paper Sweets includes: Milk & Cookies, A Doughnut, Macaroons, Assorted Candies, And a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Paper Sweets are extremely fun and easy to assemble - no glue, tape or tools are needed.

• The 12th title in a popular series - also including cats, monsters, fashion and ninjas!

• Suitable for both children and adults.

ISBN 13: 9781576878484, 40pp p/b, £14.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Arts & Design

BEARDS ROCK A Visual Dictionary of Facial Hair Sarah La Barbiere de Paris

From the ancient philosophers’ beards to floral hippie beards, from the thick hair of the great warriors to the sophisticated dandies, facial hair has long been part of popular culture. Perceived as a sign of authority or vulgarity, of manhood or frivolity, the meaning of beards has been evolving over the centuries and according to different cultures. This is the first visual history of beards and moustaches. The book is curated by Sarah ‘La barbiere de Paris’.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first visual history of the beard.

• Features both aesthetic/artistic commentary as well as historical and cultural information.

• Curated by Sarah ‘La barbiere de Paris’, an international star in this field.

• Also available: Beards Rock Coloring Book and Beards Rock Postcards (Cernunnos, 2016).

ISBN 13: 9782374950044, 288pp h/b, £43.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Arts & Design

JONATHAN OLIVARES SELECTED WORKS 07-16 Olivares, Jonathan

Widely recognized as one of the emerging leaders of contemporary American design, the combination of activities that comprise Olivares’ practice is unique among his contemporaries, and offers a model for a design practice that reflects upon and engages 21st-century industry and design culture. This book is an indispensable resource for enthusiasts of the contemporary design practice.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of works by pioneering contemporary designer Jonathan Olivares, well-known in the design world.

• Includes a broad wealth of design: furniture design, interior spaces, exhibitions and essays.

• Olivares has worked for international design companies such as Knoll, Kvadrat and Vitra.

• Features work from the first decade of Olivares Los Angeles-based practise.

ISBN 13: 9781576878606, 160pp h/b, £25.00 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Arts & Design

SCRIPTED: CUSTOM LETTERING IN GRAPHIC DESIGN Wang, Shaoqlang

Within the world of graphic design, lettering is basically illustrating with words, phrases or numbers in order to convey unique visual personality to our message. After decades of using software as their exclusive work tool, graphic designers today are re-discovering the creative and expressive power of handmade letters: lettering has a distinctive visual and physical effect, and provides endless possibilities of expressing ideas through a more artful use of type, texture and volume. This results in more personal, timeless effects and a richer aesthetic experience.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Colleting a wide diversity of proposals by graphic designers and typographers from around the world.

• Current graphic design used by designers today.

• Using handmade letters as opposed to software, to create a personal, timeless effect and richer aesthetic experience.

ISBN 13: 9788417084028, 240pp h/b, £39.99 Published by FLAMANT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Scandinavia

Arts & Design

HUNT, THE Navigating the Worlds of Art and Design Parrish, Patrick

In this little gem of a book Patrick Parrish of the eponymous Patrick Parrish Gallery in New York offers advice, stories, gossip and pointers on how to go about acquiring top quality art and design from flea markets to the top auction houses in the world.

With over 25 years of hard-won experience in the trenches as a picker, a collector, and dealer he tells you what to do, what not to do, and how to negotiate the often-confusing labyrinths that the international galleries, auction houses, and even flea markets can put forth.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first book from world renowned art and design dealer Patrick Parrish.

• A beautifully conceived and produced book that is also an insider guide to negotiating the art world.

• Over 50,000 followers between Patrick Parrish’s personal twitter and his gallery’s.

• Patrick’s career has received much press, including from the New York Times; his first book is sure to do the same.

ISBN 13: 9781576878514, 176pp p/b, £16.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

NIGHTMARE CHRISTMAS Donat, Jean-Marie

According to folktales, ads and toy stores, Santa Claus is always portly and joyous. Is it really true?

What if Santa Claus has a hidden face, far away from the Christmas spirit... Ranging from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, this incredible gift book offers a portrait gallery of the worst, weirdest, ugliest but totally authentic Santa Clauses in recent history. The art collector Jean-Marie Donat travelled the world to compile this unimaginable collection, Nightmare Christmas.

After viewing the images, you will be happy to not believe in Santa Claus anymore!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Found portraits of the worst, weirdest and ugliest Santas you’ve ever seen!

• Compiled using family photos from the 1930s to 1970s, found in European markets and photo shops.

• Santa as you’ve never seen him!

ISBN 13: 9782374950167, 200pp h/b, £16.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

NYC STREET PHOTOGRAPHY... IT’S THE JOINT Powell, Ricky & Nobili, Brian

NYC Street Photography... It’s the Joint is a collection of 10 of New York’s most prolific street photographers today. Through their photography they tell stories from every corner of the city from the early ‘80s to now. NYC Street Photography captures the soul of the city, from grime to glitter.

Stars, villains and everyone in between, people who together make New York what it is. This book includes images by highly acclaimed street photographers Jamel Shabazz, Joe Conzo, Sue Kwon, Estevan Oriol, Cheryl Dunn, Craig Wetherby, Akira Ruiz, Peter Pabon and SDJ. KEY SELLING POINTS • A must-have collection for anyone interested in NYC and street photography.

• Features images of celebrities like Chloe Sevigny, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Paul Newman, Sophia Coppola and more.

• Photos from legendary street photographers: Jamel Shabazz, Joe Conzo, Sue Kwon, Ricky Powell, Estevan Oriol and more.

ISBN 13: 9789188369079, 120pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DOKUMENT PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, E. Europe, Middle & Far East

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AN ORDINARY DAY

Segal Hamilton, Rachel

You know what London looks like - or so you think.

This illuminating new book brings together 30 contemporary photography projects that reveal beautiful, surprising hidden sides of the capital.

Each one takes the reader on a visual journey that you won’t find in the guidebooks. Let the world’s best photographers show you one of the world’s greatest cities like you’ve never seen it before.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique opportunity for viewers to see the city through the eyes of some of the world’s top contemporary photographers.

• Perfect gift for those interested in photography and/or London.

• From a young indie publisher getting a huge amount of media interest.

ISBN 13: 9781910566244, 320pp h/b, £28.00 Published by HOXTON MINI PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

CUBA VIVA

Santos Cabrera, Kaloian

Cuba Viva is a highly personal attempt by one of Cuba’s new generation of photographers to capture the soul of his homeland, in snapshots of family and friends, unknown passers-by, suggesting the smells and tastes of the island, its flesh-and blood heroes, its dreams, songs and poetry, and the pride of its people in the achievements of their ongoing revolution.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Already a best seller since its release in the tourist market in Cuba in 2016.

• A unique insider’s view of daily life in Cuba, beyond the cliches of tourist guide books and well worn tourist trails.

• Features intimate snapshots of Cubans in their homes, in the streets, at work, at play, in bars and barbershops.

• Kaolian is one of Cuba’s new generation of photographers, capturing the vibrancy and dignity of friends and neighbours.

• Includes a foreword in the form of a poem by Cuba’s most beloved troubadour Silvio Rodriguez (Latin America’s Bob Dylan) ISBN 13: 9781925317176, 136pp p/b, £18.99 Published by OCEAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

ALI

Schapiro, Steve

Ali collects the best of Steve Schapiro’s images of late fighter Muhammad Ali, many in print for the first time ever. The collection offers a glimpse of a star on the rise; Schapiro spent five days with Ali at the tender age of 21, before he had even adopted the Muhammad Ali name, when he still went by Cassius Clay. Seen together, these photographs provide an indelible portrait of the early life of one of the most talented, graceful, controversial, athletic, and influential American figures of the 20th century.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning and intimate collection of black-and-white photos that show the late boxer at age 21.

• Distinguished journalistic photographer Steve Schapiro spent 5 days with Ali to take these shots.

• The photographs offer a glimpse of a star on the rise and show a side of Ali not often made public.

• Schapiro’s pictures have graced the cover of iconic publications, and he has photographed David Bowie amongst others.

• Muhammad Ali and his legacy are still very much in the public eye after his death in 2016.

ISBN 13: 9781576878392, 68pp h/b, £50.00 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Kids with Rare Genetic Conditions Haberberg, Karen & Macarthur, Daniel

An Ordinary Day displays photographs set against intimate conversations, presenting the stories of 27 families living with children with rare genetic conditions. Readers will fall in love with each child, share in their struggles and victories, and celebrate the life-affirming spirit captured in every image. The intimate portraits in An Ordinary Day will inspire hope, empathy, and gratitude in all of us. Piercing and unforgettable, An Ordinary Day illuminates what it means to be a family.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautiful, difficult and powerful book of photography, telling the stories of 27 families.

• Unique subject matter from New York City portrait photographer Karen Haberberg.

• Haberberg’s photos have been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Time Out NY and more.

ISBN 13: 9781576878613, 176pp h/b, £41.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

DAUGHTERS OF CHIBOK, THE Tragedy and Resilience in Nigeria’s Northwest Muhammed-Oyebode, Aisha & Akinleye, Akintunde

The Daughters of Chibok is a collection of interviews and photographs with the families and communities of the girls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. It is a tribute to the girls which aims to capture their lives before the abduction and to highlight how their families have struggled to cope afterward. For the families of the girls, and for the Chibok community, the trauma of this experience remains a daily reality.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A moving and vital photo-essay that raises awareness about the girls abducted - many still missing - by Boko Haram.

• Comprised of photographs and interviews with the girls’ families and communities.

• The project was began by CEO and activist Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode who vowed to draw attention to the trauma.

• Photographs by Akintunde Akinleye, the first Nigerian photographer to win a World Press Photo Award in 2007.

ISBN 13: 9781576878590, 224pp h/b, £41.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

HARRY BENSON: PERSONS OF INTEREST

Benson, Harry & Kessler, Howard J.

The Harry Benson Book is a visual celebration of Benson’s incomparable career. Organized into chapters on celebrity, art, fashion, sports, politics, and photojournalism, The Harry Benson Book features a distinctive mix of iconic images alongside never-before-published photographs of Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Muhammad Ali, the Beatles and countless others. With unique access to the most elusive, alluring, and enduring legends of our time, this book is an unsurpassed masterpiece of contemporary photojournalism and portraiture.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Staggering range of subjects - from Queen Elizabeth to Amy Winehouse, Winston Churchill to Donald Trump.

• Harry Benson was the most published photographer in Life magazine before its closure.

• Benson has photographed every U.S. president since Eisenhower.

• Benson has had 40 one-man exhibitions of his work in the U.S. and Europe and is the author of 13 books.

ISBN 13: 9781576878620, 300pp h/b, £75.00 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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LOWER EAST AND UPPER WEST

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SKIN DEEP

New York City Photographs 1957-1968 Brand, Jonathan & Dolan, Julia (intro)

A census taker and later an advertising copywriter, Brand chronicled life as he encountered it on his walks through the city. The book offers 104 striking images of New Yorkers engaged in everyday pursuits, from the Bowery to Riverside Park, juice stands and barbershops to Theatre in the Streets.

Brand’s photographs capture the energy, odd juxtapositions and intimate moments of life in mid-century New York City.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Evocative black and white photos capturing New York City’s people and streets in the 1950s and 1960s.

• Focuses specifically on two area of the city: the Lower East Side and the Upper West Side.

• New York has captured the imagination of many in the UK who visit often and who will love this book.

• Likewise, the 1950s and 1960s are two decades often romanticised, especially in New York.

ISBN 13: 9781576878552, 176pp h/b, £33.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Looking Beyond the Tattoos Burton, Steven & Boyle, Father Greg

Skin Deep is a project that seeks to show the effects of this ongoing gang conflict in Los Angeles. Steven Burton set out to photograph realistic portraits of former gang members who are trying to escape the revolving door of death and prison. The aftermath of gang life is not only carried within - it is also scrawled across faces and bodies. Skin Deep uniquely highlights the impact tattoos have on the way a person is perceived by showing what each participant might look like without them.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Project inspired by Father Greg Boyle’s Homeboy Industries in L.A. rehabilitating former gang members.

• Exposes the realities faced by those trying to rebuild their lives and re-enter society.

• Provokes consideration regarding how society perceives and judges people with tattoos and violent pasts.

• Interest in books about tattoos continues to grow - this title provides a fresh new perspective.

ISBN 13: 9781576878491, 176pp h/b, £37.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

MEAN STREETS

Photography

STREET

NYC 1970-1985 Grazda, Ed

Boretz, Carrie & Gornick, Vivian

In the late 1970s and early 80s, the institutions of power in New York had failed, leaving the streets to the hustlers, preachers, and bums; the workers struggling to get by; and a new generation of artists who were squatting in the empty industrial buildings downtown and bearing witness to the urban decay. Renowned photographer Edward Grazda began his career in that version of NYC. The black and white photos in Mean Streets, collected here in print for the first time, offer a look at that hardscrabble era captured with the deliberate and elegant eye that propelled Grazda to further success.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A raw and artful look at a hardscrabble New York in the late 70’s and early 80s.

• New York is such an iconic city that has captured the imagination of many - this book is sure to do the same.

• Grazda uses an elegant, deliberate eye to capture shots which are often hard or gritty.

• Ideal for anyone with an interest in urban decay, architecture and urban photography.

• Grazda’s work has previously appeared in the New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and Granta, among others.

ISBN 13: 9781576878439, 112pp h/b, £29.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

The photographs in Street were taken by Carrie Boretz in New York City from the mid1970s through the 1990s. Boretz doesn’t have a philosophy about shooting other than trusting her instinct: she saw, she shot, she moved on, always looking for moments that made her heart beat faster. It was the continual rush of knowing that at any time she could come upon something real and beautiful. That is why and how she shot and why and how her Street is so special.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Photographs taken between the mid 1970s and mid 90s, showing New York’s changing face.

• Showcases a now almost forgotten and thoroughly sanitised version of the enigmatic city.

• Boretz started out as an intern for Village Voice, going on to photograph for New York Times Magazine and Life.

• Street is Boretz’s first book of photographs.

• With an foreword by acclaimed critic and essayist Vivian Gornick.

ISBN 13: 9781576878422, 136pp h/b, £33.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

Photography

ONE, TWO, THREE, MORE Levitt, Helen & Dyer, Geoff

Helen Levitt’s earliest pictures are a unique and irreplaceable look at street life in New York City from the mid-1930s to the end of the 1940s. There are children at play, lovers flirting, husbands and wives, young mothers with their babies, women gossiping, and lonely old men. A majority of these photographs have never been published. Other pictures included in this book are now world-famous, now part of the standard history of photography.

Together they provide a record of New York not seen since Levitt’s pioneering solo show at The Museum of Modern Art in 1943.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Stunning, enigmatic photographs of New York in the 1930s and 40s.

• A real treat for fans of Helen Levitt who now have access to new, never-beforepublished works • Levitt’s photography has been displayed in solo exhibitions in the US since 1943.

• Levitt’s photography has not been exhibited since her solo show in 1943 at the Museum of Modern Art. • She is credited with helping to define the aesthetic of 20th Century street photography.

ISBN 13: 9781576878521, 144pp h/b, £33.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

WONDER GIRLS, CHANGING OUR WORLD

Gianturco, Paola; Kanyoro, Musimbi & Sangster, Alex

Paola Gianturco and her eleven-year-old granddaughter documented the work of fifteen girlled nonprofit groups in thirteen countries in Asia and Central Asia, North and Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. They interviewed and photographed 90 girls. Groups of activist girls age 1018 are transforming our world: improving education, health, equality and the environment; stopping child marriage, domestic violence, trafficking and war. Wonder Girls Changing Our World is a call to action to help these girls accomplish their important work.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Paola’s documenting of women’s issues earned her a place on Women’s e-News’ list of 21 Leaders for the 21st Century.

• The Global Fund for Women will receive 100% of the authors’ royalties from this book.

• Engagingly written by Paola Gianturco and her granddaughter Alex Sangster.

ISBN 13: 9781576878224, 256pp h/b, £41.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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ARIZONA TRIPS

Photography

RECENT PAST, THE

Hurn, David

Ravilious, James

David Hurn is one of Britain’s most important reportage photographers. Released to coincide with Magnum photo agency’s 70th birthday, this is the first book dedicated to Hurn’s photographs from Arizona. ‘In 1979/80 I was awarded a ‘U.K./USA Bicentennial Fellowship’. This was a one-year award to photograph in America. I chose Arizona - it is the most right wing state in America, plus it is the driest State in America. The exact opposite of my home country Wales.’ Hurn fell in love with Arizona and made several trips back between 1979 and 2001. Hurn’s greatest subject is ordinary people pursuing ordinary passions and in Arizona he turned his inimitable eye to ordinary Arizonians in their daily lives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hurn’s inimitable talent for making the ordinary extraordinary radiates from every page.

• Captures every day life in Arizona - landscapes, schools, the elderly, holidays and more.

• Hurn visited Arizona several times between 1979 and 2001.

• Released to coincide with Magnum photo agency’s 70th birthday.

• Exceptional observation photography from one of greatest living photographers.

ISBN 13: 9781909526518, 176pp h/b, £28.95 Published by REEL ART PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

In 1972 James Ravilious moved with his wife to North Devon, her childhood home. Soon afterwards he was hired by the Beaford Centre to start a photographic archive recording the landscape and people of the area. Robin Ravilious, his widow worked closely with him in his photographic work and has written his biography. James Ravilious took nearly 80,000 photographs for the Beaford Centre in an archive that may be unique in its comprehensiveness; but his artistry and empathy also caused it to contain some of the greatest photographs ever taken of rural life in Britain.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new selection of the finest work of one of Britain’s most celebrated documentary photographers.

• His work for the first time printed to the very highest standards.

• Well known photographer and enormously highly regarded in Devon and the South-west.

• ... great artistic and documentary achievements of photography in the 20th century’ - Peter Hamilton, ‘The Independent’.

• A superb exponent of the Englishness of English art’ - Alan Bennett.

ISBN 13: 9781908524935, 132pp h/b, £30.00 Published by WILMINGTON SQUARE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

Photographic Techniques

NEAL PRESTON: EXHILARATED AND EXHAUSTED

CREATE FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHS FROM HISTORIC PLACES AND RUSTY THINGS

Preston, Neal

Neal Preston is one of the greatest rock photographers of all time. Exhilarated and Exhausted is a no-holds-barred complete retrospective of his 40-year career. Produced in collaboration with Neal, this is the first time he has allowed unrestricted access to his legendary archive - considered one of the music industry’s most significant and extensive photo collections. This exceptional volume is a Who’s Who of rock royalty.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Complete retrospective of a forty-year career including several never before seen images.

• First time there has been unrestricted access to one of the music industry’s most significant photo archives.

• Includes Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones and many more.

• Photographs accompanied by Neal’s unbelievable stories of life as a rock photographer on the road.

• Images reproduced in magnificent quality, a hallmark of Reel Art Press publications.

ISBN 13: 9781909526457, 336pp h/b, £45.00 Published by REEL ART PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Cuchara, Lisa & Cuchara, Tom

Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things is a guided journey of historic, grand, dramatic, and unique places that provide tips to help you capture creative fine art photographs of rusty and dusty areas. Readers will find a plethora of urban exploration images and discover the processes used to create each one. They will learn how to capture HDR images, create long exposure photos, and paint with light. Readers will be inspired to visit new and old places, and get to know them well enough to tell their story.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Techniques on approaching challenging locations, high contrast scenes, and producing light and shadow effects.

• Readers will learn how to capture HDR images, create long exposure photos, and paint with light.

• The authors share advice on gear, camera settings, the story behind the scene, and how they pre-visualised their shots.

• Inspiration to visit new and old places, find out the history behind them in order to capture the perfect image.

• Appeal for aspiring photographers, interest in photography, artists and who like to think outside of the box.

ISBN 13: 9781682032947, TBCpp p/b, £17.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

TICKETS

Barnes, Hunter

For Tickets, Hunter Barnes entered the world of the travelling carnival in America. His time on the road with the World of Wonder Sideshow reveals a vibrant community most had thought lost half a century ago. Hunter’s photo essay is a thoughtful and striking portrait of the carnival lifestyle. Hunter Barnes (b.1977) is one of the foremost documentary photographers working in America today. His photographs document aspects of culture and communities ignored by the mainstream and often misrepresented in the modern American narrative.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Travelling carnivals are a popular horror trope but not many people get to see ‘behind the veil’.

• Images reproduced in magnificent quality, a hallmark of Reel Art Press.

• Hunter self-published his first book, Redneck Roundup, and is considered one of the US’s top documentary photographers.

ISBN 13: 9781909526471, 80pp h/b, £19.95 Published by REEL ART PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Tattooing & Body Art

VINTAGE TATTOO FLASH VOLUME 2 Shaw, Jonathan

In Vintage Tattoo Flash: Volume 2, Jonathan Shaw unearths more gems from his extensive and world-renowned collection of traditional American tattoo art. Comprised entirely of previously unseen and unpublished work, Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off - contributing a new and important body of work to the historical record of this outsider art form.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning book that is as much about graphic design as it is about tattoo culture.

• Features more than 400 examples of classic American tattoo art in full colour.

• Tattooing is becoming ever more popular, with many people opting for traditional tattoo art styles.

• Vintage Tattoo Flash Volume 1 was hugely popular with both art and tattoo fans.

• Includes never-before-published sheets of original flash from big-name tattoo artists across history.

ISBN 13: 9781576878477, 256pp h/b, £65.00 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Comic Art & Illustration

DARK NORTH, THE

Bergting, Peter; Pettersson, Henrik; Ericsson, Joakim; et al

Originally crowdfunded for in 2015, The Dark North is an illustrated prose-art book fusion featuring five unique tales ranging from Norse mythology to apocalyptic science fiction to fantasy. The Dark North showcases artwork by Scandinavias’s leading illustrators and concept artist - inclusing Peter Bergting, Henrik Pettersoon, Joakim Ericsson, Magnus Olsson, and Luke Thelin - and is written by Martin Duneland. With a foreword by author and filmmaker Clive Barker, this anthology is sure to delight - and terrify - any horror, sci-fi or fantasy fan in equal measure!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Dark North was originally crowdfunded for in 2015 in an extremely successful Kickstarter, raising over $35,000.

• Features artwork from Baltimore (Dark Horse) artist Peter Bergting.

• Also features artwork by some of Scandinavia’s most popular game artists.

• Features five prose stories in all, each one heavily illustrated.

• A must-read for anyone interested in Nordic sci-fi, fantasy and horror!

ISBN 13: 9781506704678, TBCpp h/b, £29.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Comic Art & Illustration

FALLOUT 4: THE POSTER COLLECTION Based on the game Fallout 4

by Bethesda Softworks Bethesda Softworks

Enjoy exotic ‘postwar’ images of Power Armor, Deathclaws, and more - each suitable for hanging above your bunk in Sanctuary Hills with the Minutemen or in your quarters at the mysterious Institute. Every piece is printed on sturdy gallery quality stock and coated with a gloss varnish to protect and showcase the art. Whether you’re a casual fan of amazing art, or a grizzled wasteland wanderer, this poster book is sure to be a valued addition to your settlement.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of removable artwork from the Fallout 4 videogame.

• Fallout 4 was one of the most anticipated games of 2015 and has since proved insanely popular.

• Bethesda Softworks is one of the most influential games developers of this generation.

• The company is behind many of the world’s most recognisable game series including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

• Features 20 stunning posters as selected by the game’s lead artists!

ISBN 13: 9781506705125, 42pp p/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Comic Art & Illustration

MOEBIUS LIBRARY: THE ART OF EDENA Moebius

A companion volume to the critically acclaimed and New York Times best-selling World of Edena graphic novel, Moebius Library: The Art of Edena collects four fantastic Edena-related short stories and a motherlode of Moebius illustrations. A celebration of the imagery and creative enthusiasm Moebius held for his Edena universe and his characters Stel and Atan, the short stories ‘Seeing Naples,’ ‘Another Planet,’ ‘The Repairmen,’ and ‘Dying to See Naples’ are collected here, as Moebius explores his imagination with two of his favourite characters.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning art book celebrating the timeless science fiction stories and illustrations of a master!

• Features out-of-print stories and hard to find images that will thrill Moebius fans the world over.

• This is the second volume in Dark Horse’s Moebius Library series.

• The perfect companion volume to Moebius’s World of Edena graphic novel, also available.

• Moebius is legendary, having worked on many cult films from Alien to The Fifth Element.

ISBN 13: 9781506703213, 176pp h/b, £29.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Comic Art & Illustration

HOW TO READ NANCY The Elements of Comics in Three Easy Panels Karasik, Paul & Newgarden, Mark

Paul Karasic and Mark Newgarden expand their 1988 cult-classic essay, How to Read Nancy, into a book-length deconstruction that gets down to the practical and nuanced concerns of comics language with a minimal amount of hyperbole and a maximum amount of entertainment. Each aspect of comics syntax (dialogue balloons, panel size, character design, etc.) is dissected to reveal the hidden armature. In terms of explaining comics, this delivers the goods: to the aspiring beginner, the seasoned pro, the overburdened educator and the perplexed librarian alike.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on a 1988 cult essay, this is the first book to take such a direct approach to comics craftsmanship.

• An essential text for teachers and comic book scholars, as well as comic creators of all types.

• Although focusing on a specific strip, this is a concise and accessible exploration of visual storytelling generally.

• In terms of explaining comics, this delivers the goods to the aspiring beginner andthe seasoned pro alike.

ISBN 13: 9781606993613, 276pp p/b, £26.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Comic Art & Illustration

BLITT In One Eye and Out the Other Blitt, Barry

This lavish collection showcases Blitt’s most iconic New Yorker covers, from the infamous Obama fist bump and George W. Bush’s drowning cabinet to the many misadventures of Donald Trump. Blitt also shares his sketchbooks, drafts, and hilarious rejected illustrations, offering readers an exclusive view into the creative process of one of the foremost political cartoonists of our time.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Even people who don’t know Barry Blitt by name will recognise his distinctive style and memorable illustrations.

• A must-buy for the New Yorker readers who decorate their walls with framed prints of Blitt’s cover illustrations.

• Blitt is the New Yorker’s go-to artist for every historic moment.

• Features previously unpublished illustrations, sketches and works-in-progress, commentary and notes from the artist.

• Gorgeously designed, and full-colour: essential for discerning political junkies and fans of comic art.

ISBN 13: 9780399576669, 176pp h/b, £35.00 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Comic Art & Illustration

DIARIO DE OAXACA A Sketchbook Journal of Two Years in Mexico Kuper, Peter & Solares, Martin

When award-winning cartoonist Peter Kuper and his wife and daughter moved to the beautiful 16th-century colonial town of Oaxaca in 2006, they planned to spend a quiet year or two enjoying a different culture and taking a break from the U.S. political climate under the Bush administration.

What they hadn’t counted on was landing in the epicentre of Mexico’s biggest political struggle in recent years events that unfolded around a teachers’ strike and led to a seven-month siege.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique take on a topic which was never widely discussed in the UK media.

• Combines illustration and personal journals with a unique moment in Mexican history.

• For fans of Jessica Abel’s graphic novel La Perdida (Pantheon Books, 2006).

• This expanded paperback edition includes 32 pages of new material.

ISBN 13: 9781629634418, 240pp p/b, £21.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Film, TV & Popular Culture

DISNEY*PIXAR: A POP-UP CELEBRATION Reinhart, Matthew

Featuring four spreads with over 24 pop-ups from the New York Times best-selling author, artist, and pop-up master, Matthew Reinhart, this breathtaking work of art revisits Pixar’s impressive history. This magnificent book folds out to create a remarkable pop-up timeline of Pixar’s history that is perfect for displaying. Like each Pixar movie, each pop contains Easter eggs to other Disney*Pixar films. Disney*Pixar: A Pop-Up Celebration is a vibrant tribute to the beloved canon of Disney*Pixar films and characters.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Matthew Reinhart is the New York Times best-selling author with a strong existing fan base.

• This is timed to the highly-anticipated new Pixar movie, Coco, out November 22, 2017.

• Just like in each Pixar movie, each pop contains an Easter egg to another Disney*Pixar movie!

• Worldwide box office revenue for Disney*Pixar films exceeds $3 billion.

• All ages will enjoy this new storybook collection, which highlights both new and classic Disney*Pixar films.

ISBN 13: 9781484799413, 12pp h/b, £54.99 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Film, TV & Popular Culture

A DREAM GIVEN FORM

The Unofficial Guide to the Universe of Babylon 5

Guffey, Ensley F. & Koontz, K. Dale

A Dream Given Form provides an accessible, comprehensive, and critical look at Babylon 5, one of the most groundbreaking series of all time. Nearly 20 years after the show ended, this indispensable companion not only covers all five seasons of Babylon 5, but also the feature-length TV movies, the spinoff series Crusade (including three non-produced episodes), The Legend of the Rangers, The Lost Tales, the canonical novels, the DC comic book series, and the short stories set in the Babylon 5 universe.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Even after more than 20 years, the Babylon 5 fandom is going strong via Facebooks, Tumblr, Reddit, and Google.

• A Dream Given Form is the first and only guide to cover the entire grand narrative of Babylon 5.

• The book will hit the shelves during the show’s 20th anniversary (1993 1998).

ISBN 13: 9781770412651, 480pp p/b, £16.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Film, TV & Popular Culture

FRANKENSTEIN: THE FIRST 200 YEARS Frayling, Christopher

This book will trace the journey of Shelley’s Frankenstein from limited edition literature to the bloodstream of contemporary culture. It includes new research on the novel’s origins, with a reprint of the earliest-known version of the creation scene; visual material on adaptations for the stage, in magazines, on playbills, in prints and in book publications of the nineteenth century; series of visual essays on many of the film versions and their inspirations in the history of art; and Frankenstein in popular culture on posters, advertisements, packaging, in comics and graphic novels.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes new research on the novel’s origins, including reprints of the earliestknown manuscript.

• Includes visual material on adaptations for the stage, in magazines, on playbills, in prints and in book publications.

• Includes series of visual essays on many of the film versions and their inspirations in the history of art.

• Includes Frankenstein in popular culture on posters, advertisements, packaging, in comics and graphic novels.

ISBN 13: 9781909526464, 208pp h/b, £29.95 Published by REEL ART PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Film, TV & Popular Culture

LONDON DIARIES /FREE CINEMA Mazzetti, Lorenza

Written by Lorenza Mazzetti, the first woman film director ever to be funded by the BFI, London Diaries/Free Cinema is the unique story of the birth of Free Cinema in London. It describes the making of Together (1957), a neglected masterpiece of British Free Cinema. The book introduces key figures of Free Cinema, such as Lindsey Anderson, and outlines the struggle of a young Mazzetti to find her way in London.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The story of the birth of Free Cinema in London.

• Written by the first woman director to be funded by the BFI. • Describes the making of Together (1957), a neglected masterpiece of British Free Cinema.

ISBN 13: 9780956267856, 146pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ZIDANE PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Biography & Memoir

HEAD OF DRAMA The Memoir of Sydney Newman Newman, Sydney; Burk, Graeme & Kotcheff, Ted

A major influence on the BBC and independent television in Britain in the 1960s, as well as on CBC and the National Film Board in Canada, Sydney Newman acted as head of drama at a key period in the history of television. For the first time, his comprehensive memoirs - written in the years before his death in 1997 - are being made public.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fascinating memoir of a truly pivotal character in British (and Canadian) television history.

• Fans of Doctor Who and The Avengers will be particularly drawn to this autobiography.

• With an extensive essay and annotations by Graeme Burk, the well-regarded Doctor Who expert.

• Also with a Foreword by director Ted Kotcheff and an afterword by Deirdre Newman, Sydney’s daughter.

ISBN 13: 9781770413047, 592pp p/b, £17.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Biography & Memoir

WAR NERD ILIAD, THE Dolan, John

For too long The Iliad has been hijacked by unreadable writers. It began with Homer as a campfire tale and here it is, restored to life. You’ll be amazed at how funny, raw and terrifying this doomed world of war really is.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For sci-fi, Game of Thrones and war fans, including those who thought the Iliad was a dull and academic text.

• Classicists will be challenged, likely garnering heated debate and interest.

• A perfect fit for educational facilities and courses in ancient Greek and world literature, Epic and English.

ISBN 13: 9781627310505, 260pp p/b, £19.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Biography & Memoir

GETTING CARTER

Biography & Memoir

ELEANOR AND HICK

Triplow, Nick

The cinema classic was based on a book called Jack’s Return Home, and many commentators agree contemporary British crime writing began with that novel. The influence of both book and film is strong to this day, reflected in the work of David Peace, Jake Arnott, Russell Lewis and the likes. But what of the man who wrote this seminal foundation work? Getting Carter is a meticulously researched and riveting account of the career of a doomed genius.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A riveting account of a doomed genius, whose life story is a classic rags to riches to rags affair.

• Get Carter is the ultimate cult film for Brit Noir fans, carrying cross-generational appeal.

• Ted Lewis was the Godfather of contemporary British crime writing; 2017 marks the 35th anniversary of his death.

• Nick Triplow has long been billed as the successor to Ted Lewis.

• Hull is UK City of Culture 2017 so local writing heroes are in vogue.

ISBN 13: 9781843448822, TBCpp h/b, £16.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

ORIANA FALLACI The Journalist, the Agitator, the Legend De Stefano, Cristina & Harss, Marina

Thanks to unprecedented access to personal records, Cristina De Stefano brings back to life a remarkable woman whose groundbreaking work and torrid love affairs will not soon be forgotten, allowing a new generation to discover her story, and witness the passionate, persistent journalism that we need in these times of upheaval and uncertainty. Fallaci is known for her uncompromising vision. Covering the entertainment industry early in her career, she created an original, abrasive interview style, focusing on her subject’s emotions, contradictions, and facial expressions more than words.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First authorised biography of a controversial and complex woman, based on her private life and on unpublished material.

• Features an endless panel of celebrities from the twentieth century, from movie stars to international leaders.

• The Washington Post wrote of Fallaci: ‘a daring voice on subjects often considered taboo.’

• Fallaci was highly praised and remembered for her unparalleled interview style.

• Has already received rave reviews for the Italian edition, including from Il Giornale and Marie Claire.

ISBN 13: 9781590517864, 300pp h/b, £21.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

WHAT YOU DID NOT TELL A Russian Past and the Journey Home Mazower, Mark

Uncovering their remarkable and moving stories, Mark Mazower recounts the sacrifices and silences that marked a generation and their descendants. In the centenary of the Russian Revolution, What You Did Not Tell revitalises the history of a socialism erased from memory - humanistic, impassioned, and broadranging in its sympathies. But it is also an exploration of the unexpected happiness that may await history’s losers, of the power of friendship and the love of place that made his father at home in an England that no longer exists.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Published to coincide with the centenary of the Russian Revolution.

• Mark Mazower is Ira D. Wallach Professor of History at Columbia University, and has written many prize-winning books.

• The subject will resonate with today’s resistance movements.

• A history of Russia in the twentieth century told as a personal memoir and family narrative.

ISBN 13: 9781590519073, 336pp h/b, £21.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady Quinn, Susan

In 1932, as her husband assumed the presidency, Eleanor Roosevelt entered the claustrophobic, duty-bound existence of the First Lady with dread. A lifeline came to her in the form of a feisty campaign reporter for the Associated Press: Lorena Hickok.

Over the next thirty years, until Eleanor’s death, the two women carried on an extraordinary relationship: they were, at different points, lovers, confidantes, professional advisors, and caring friends, and at every turn, the bond these women shared was grounded in their determination to better their troubled world.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Packed with vivid historical detail that is thoroughly researched and completely accessible.

• Will appeal to historians, Roosevelt fans and anyone with an interest in women’s or LGBTQ history.

• The hardback edition won rave reviews including in the New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, and many more.

• Featured on Best Books of the Year lists from Kirkus and Harper’s Bazaar.

ISBN 13: 9780143110712, 416pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

DIARIES OF EMILIO RENZI, THE Formative Years Piglia, Ricardo; Croll, Robert & Stavans, Ilan, Robert Croll

The highly anticipated, autobiographical life’s work from the visionary Argentine novelist who brought Latin American letters out from Borges s shadow and into the postmodern era bookended by Roberto Bolano and David Foster Wallace.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The highly anticipated, autobiographical life’s work from visionary Argentine novelist Ricardo Piglia.

• Autofiction before it was cool! Before Knausgaard, Lerner and Liuselli, there was Piglia.

• A celebration of world literature from one of its most voracious readers.

• A literary diary in the tradition of Kafka, Pessoa and Woolf.

ISBN 13: 9781632061621, 496pp h/b, £14.99 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Biography & Memoir

BENAUD An Appreciation Matthews, Brian

To generations Richie Benaud was an astute observer of cricket, a fixture of television coverage.

Behind the urbane public facade was a modest man whose firmness of opinion dictated that no one would ever write his official biography, and no friend of his should help an unofficial biography.

In Benaud, Brian Matthews instead offers a wideranging personal appreciation of the dashing player and innovative captains, the prolific author and revered commentator - but also the intensely private individual.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautifully written, literary tribute to one of the most revered figures in the game.

• Benaud never allowed an official biography to be published - fans will be delighted by this title.

• A personal appreciation from award-winning biographer Brian Matthews will be welcomed by Benaud’s many admirers.

ISBN 13: 9781925355581, 240pp p/b, £12.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

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Writer’s Guide

MARTIN LUTHER

IMPROVING YOUR GRAMMAR

The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World Metaxas, Eric

The Easyway Fry, Robert

On All Hallow’s Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate, but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther’s monumental faith and courage birthed the ideals of faith, virtue, and freedom that today lie at the heart of all modern life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Metaxas’s Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy was #1 New York Times bestseller, selling almost 300,000 copies.

• Published for the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, which Penguin Classics will be reprinting.

• Metaxas’s other books, including, most recently, If You Can Keep It, are also bestsellers.

ISBN 13: 9781101980019, 416pp h/b, £25.00 Published by VIKING PRESS USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

JAMES RAVILIOUS: A MEMOIR Ravilious, Robin

James Ravilious trained as an artist, but a CartierBresson exhibition converted him to photography, which he taught himself. In 1972, a move to his wife Robin s homeland - a very rural, unspoilt part of North Devon - inspired him. It also produced the perfect job: recording daily life in that traditional bit of old England before it was modernised. The results, over 75,000 black and white negatives in the Beaford Archive, form what Barry Lane, Secretary General of the Royal Photographic Society, called ‘a unique body of work, unparalleled at least in this country for its scale and quality’.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautifully written and moving memoir of one of the great British photographers of the twentieth century.

• Published to coincide with the first ever full scale picture book celebrating his work.

• His camera was his pen, and tells in every photo a story never to be forgotten’ - Michael Morpurgo.

• At their finest, these images look like parables’ - Peter Conrad, Guardian.

ISBN 13: 9781908524942, 248pp h/b, £16.99 Published by WILMINGTON SQUARE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Writer’s Guide

SELLING YOUR BOOK: A STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR PROMOTING AND SELLING YOUR BOOK Mowday, Bruce

Many authors have a difficult time marketing and selling their own books and that leads to poor sales.

The publishing world has drastically changed in the last decade and today’s successful authors need to be entertainers, promoters and savvy business owners.

The days of book tours and sitting in traditional book shops to sell books are quickly fading.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Authors need to be accessible online; Selling Your Book helps aspiring authors adapt to the current publishing industry.

• Mowday is an award-winning author with more than a million dollars in book sales.

• Perfect for writers, authors and would-be authors, as well as, marketing professionals.

ISBN 13: 9781569802229, 200pp p/b, £15.99 Published by BARRICADE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

This excellent little book is designed for all those who are troubled by English Grammar. Many people forget the rules of grammar as they get older and need to revisit this area to gain confidence. It could be that they have started a college course and are rusty, or are just interested in grammar and want to learn more. Alternatively, the book is suitable for a younger audience who may have left school with a poor knowledge of grammar and want to learn more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A concise and clear guide to improving English grammar.

• Perfect for those who need to refresh themselves on grammar usage rules.

• Robert Fry teaches creative writing at the University of Hull.

ISBN 13: 9781847167378, 144pp p/b, £8.99 Published by EASYWAY GUIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Plays & Scripts

WORKERS PLAY TIME Volume One Various

Characters from Tolpuddle to Trico, from the early struggles for organisation to the recent struggles to save the youth service, speak out in the dozen plays collected in Volume One. The plays had tremendous reception in performance over the years, and are all printed here for the permanent record for the first time and to encourage new productions.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First ever collection of play scripts about trade unions and trade unionists by trade unionists.

• Britain’s long heritage of political theatre is given a new lease of life in these plays.

• Relating to the most representative organisations and ideological battles of the modern epoch.

• One of first titles Workable - a new imprint from New Internationalist and General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU).

ISBN 13: 9781780264271, 240pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

MUDD CLUB, THE Boch, Richard

The Mudd Cub was a loud, dirty dream with a radical aesthetic born of punk, and the celebrityèinfused performance art and East Village art scene. There was nothing like it before or since, and author Richard Boch, who was its doorman during much of its four and a half year run, saw and experiences much of it.

KEY SELLING POINTS • There has never been anything like The Mudd Club before or after its birth.

• For fans of music (in particular, punk and indie), performing arts and American culture and history.

• In the 70s and 80s, there was no nightlife spot more essential to the downtown culture scene in NY than The Mudd Club.

ISBN 13: 9781627310512, 320pp p/b, £20.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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History

Religion/Theology

HITLER, MY NEIGHBOR

WHAT THE QUR’AN MEANT

Memories of a Jewish Childhood Feuchtwanger, Edgar

And Why It Matters Wills, Gary

Edgar Feuchtwanger came from a prominent GermanJewish family. He was a carefree five-year-old when Adolf Hitler moved into the building opposite. In 1933 the joy of this untroubled life was shattered. Hitler had been named Chancellor. Edgar’s parents, stripped of their rights as citizens, tried to protect him from increasingly degrading realities. In class, his teacher had him draw swastikas, and his schoolmates joined the Hitler Youth. In 1939 Edgar was sent alone to England. It wasn’t until the age of 88 he felt ready to tell the story of his buried childhood and his infamous neighbour.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A book by a highly respected historian that can completely cross over to a YA audience.

• An ideal story to use in WWII teaching; it reads like The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas meets Not I. • Feuchtwanger has been the subject of a major feature in the New York Times, and was interviewed by Christiane Amanpour.

• Bertil Scali co-directed a documentary of the same name as the book, featuring interviews with the author.

• The author’s uncle, Lion Feuchtwanger was arguably the most-read novelist in Germany at the time.

ISBN 13: 9781590518649, 304pp h/b, £19.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

History

ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS

In this book Wills, as a non-Muslim with an open mind, reads the Qur’an with sympathy but with rigor, trying to discover why other non-Muslims - like Pope Francis - find it an inspiring book, worthy to guide people down through the centuries. There are many traditions that add to and distort and blunt the actual words of the text. What Wills does resembles the work of art restorers who clean away accumulated layers of dust to find the original meaning.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Wills is widely revered as one of the country’s most distinguished intellectuals.

• To those eager to understand one of the world’s largest religions, Wills is an ideal guide to this sacred text.

• Unlike the old and new testament, the Qur’an is hard to understand without guidance.

• This book is clean, lucid, and it demystifies many false beliefs, even putting the verse into its historical context.

ISBN 13: 9781101981023, 240pp h/b, £21.99 Published by VIKING PRESS USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fashion & Style

TALES OF ENDEARMENT Modern Vintage Lovers and Their Extraordinary Wardrobes Joos, Natalie

When the British fought the young US in 1812, they knew that taking the mouth of the Mississippi River was the key to crippling their former colony - capturing the city of New Orleans and stopping trade up the river sounded like a simple task. What the British didn’t count on was the power of General Andrew Jackson. A formidable military leader with a grudge against the British and a heart for the common man, he rallied the divided inhabitants of New Orleans, bringing together Frenchmen, Native Americans, freed slaves, pirates, and Kentucky woodsmen.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Both George Washington’s Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates were New York Times bestsellers.

• The election of Donald Trump, who is frequently compared to Jackson, demonstrates the power of a populist message.

• Like the previous two, this book is fast-paced, easy to read, and a true page-turner.

• Third in historical biography series, following George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

ISBN 13: 9780735213234, 256pp h/b, £23.99 Published by SENTINEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Tales of Endearment, a companion to the popular website, is a collection of photos and stories by Natalie Joos featuring today’s Who’s Who of vintage clothing. The men and women that buy, collect, wear and love vintage share one impartial passion: a common motivation to celebrate the past and its many inspiring fashions. Travelling to photograph them at their homes, or in other inspiring locations, wearing their favourite pieces, the result is a singular collection of yesterday’s colours, shapes, prints and patterns that have been repeatedly passed on to become today’s trends.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning book of vintage fashions and the people who wear them, ideal for fashion fans.

• A companion book to the popular Tales of Endearment blog.

• Natalie Joos is a well-known name in the fashion world and a respected street photographer.

• Vintage clothes are very on trend with people putting more time into finding unique and interesting pieces.

• This book is full of inspirations and how-tos, focusing on the best vintage fashion stylists out there.

ISBN 13: 9781576878408, 256pp h/b, £42.50 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

History

Folktales & Traditional Tales

The Underdog Army That Defeated An Empire Kilmeade, Brian & Yaeger, Don

THOMAS JEFFERSON AND THE TRIPOLI PIRATES The Forgotten War That Changed American History Kilmeade, Brian & Yaeger, Don

The little-known story of Thomas Jefferson’s battle to defend America against Islamic pirates. Kilmeade and Yeager recount the dramatic events building up to this forgotten war against the Tripoli pirates and the heroics that led to its resolution. They tell the story of a 25 year-old sailor named Stephen Decatur who sailed into the enemy harbour, his boat disguised as a Maltese merchant ship, and William Eaton who led Marines on a 500 mile trek across the desert to surprise the port of Derna. New York Times bestselling authors make history come alive.

KEY SELLING POINTS • George Washington’s Secret Six was a New York Times bestseller for 13 weeks, selling almost 200k copies.

• Jefferson’s struggle to deal with rogue Islamic states and guerillia tactics is highly relevant to today’s instability.

• Readers will be intrigued to learn something new about a president as wellknown as Jefferson.

• Kilmeade and Yaeger will once again make history come alive for a mainstream audience.

ISBN 13: 9780143131830, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by SENTINEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

ZAHHAK: THE LEGEND OF THE SERPENT KING Rahmanian, Hamid & Arizpe, Simon

Zahhak: The Legend Of The Serpent King retells the myth of the misguided Prince Zahhak who is easily swayed by the devil to murder his father and usurp the throne.

Cursed with monstrous snakes that grow out of his shoulders, the Serpent King grows infamous throughout the land for his treachery and oppression. The world of Zahhak: The Legend Of The Serpent King literally pops off the page with intricately crafted spreads, two pop-up folds per page and a complex construction that will delight readers young and old with every turn of the page.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning pop-up book depicting the tale of Zahhak from The Book of Persian Kings.

• Simon Arizpe is an award-winning paper engineer whose work has been acquired by the Smithsonian Institute.

• Hamid Rahmanian is a highly-acclaimed documentary maker whose works have premiered at Venice, Sundance and Toronto.

• For lovers of both intricate paper engineering and ancient myths.

ISBN 13: 9781606998892, 18pp h/b, £34.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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MONSTERS

Education & Careers

TRADE UNION EDUCATION

Jensen, Derrick

These stories are not about mythical creatures; here, the creatures speak for themselves. There’s an orc who hates Tolkien, a young demon awash in teenage angst, an angel abandoned by Jesus who finds the Fates. Jensen creates a world both delicately dreamlike and all too real, where the villain is sometimes the victim and evil is not always what we thought.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Derrick Jensen is hailed as the philosopher poet of the environmental movement.

• A twist on perennially popular monster stories, bringing mythical creatures into the modern day.

• All stories stunningly illustrated by a cast of top artists.

ISBN 13: 9781629634364, 180pp p/b, £21.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Feminism & Women’s Studies

BIG PUSH, THE Exposing and Challenging Sustainable Patriarchy Enloe, Cynthia

Transforming the World Seal, Mike (ed)

This book demonstrates clearly that what is delivered in trade union education, and how it is delivered, have to be reformed and modernised. It successfully shows also how all trade unionists are educators in one way or another. Chapters cover the history, context and challenges in trade union education, the power of popular education techniques, trade union activism, community and social movements, practical examples of transformative new work and learning tips, learning materials and all those areas relevant to delivering impactful education.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sets the subject on a modern forward-thinking footing, to support workers’ development inside and outside the workplace.

• Sets a new vision for trade union education with greater impact.

• All 15 authors have lifetime engagement with trade unions and informal education across many trades and professions.

• From Workable a new imprint from New Internationalist and the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU).

ISBN 13: 9781780264257, 240pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

This book is a fierce and incisive exploration of patriarchal culture. It reveals how we are unwittingly sustaining patriarchy. With grace and energy, and in the most accessible and inviting prose, Cynthia Enloe reflects on examples from her own life and the experiences of women from around the world, to show that only by asking ‘where are the women?’ and making women’s experiences visible, can we engage effectively in civic life and make sense of today’s global politics.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Major new book from leading US feminist with fans and a strong following in the UK. • For fans of Laura Bates, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, Rebecca Solnit and Jessa Crispin.

• Endorsements confirmed from Helena Kennedy, Melissa Benn, Margaret Busby, Madeleine Rees and more.

• Also for students of Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, International Relations and Politics.

• Reflective and politically engaged; down-to-earth style with specific examples from UK, US and other countries.

ISBN 13: 9780995590007, 176pp p/b, £9.99 Published by MYRIAD EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

KEY SELLING POINTS • Critiques of Lenin and Bolshevism by fellow communists.

• Will interest academic historians as well as lay readers and political organisers.

• Many are planning tributes for the centenary of the Russian Revolution. This is a critical title that will stand out.

ISBN 13: 9781849352963, 250pp p/b, £16.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sociology & Curent Affairs

Politics

CENSORED 2018 Press Freedoms in a ‘Post-Truth’ Society - The Top Censored Stories and Media Analysis of 2016-2017 Huff, Mickey; Lee Roth, Andy & Bendib, Khalil

The annual yearbook from Project Censored features the year’s most underreported news stories, striving to unmask censorship, self-censorship, and propaganda in corporate-controlled media outlets.

Featuring the top 25 most underreported stories, as voted by scholars, journalists, and activists across the country and around the world, as well as chapters exploring timely issues from the previous year with more in-depth analysis.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An annual book including 25 of the most underreported news stories of the year.

• Censorship and ‘alternative facts’ in the media is a major trending topic, with daily news stories on the topic.

• Will appeal to all the people who follow the censorship debate.

• Project Censored has a far-reaching audience - its Facebook page has 22k followers.

• Censored 2018 will be shorter and punchier than in past years, due to some smart streamlining.

ISBN 13: 9781609807818, 304pp p/b, £16.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

BLOODSTAINED One Hundred Years of Leninist Counterrevolution the friends of Aron Baron (ed)

One hundred years after the Bolsheviks destroyed a revolution: Time to stop falling for Leninist lies. On the centenary of the Russian Revolution, paeans to the conquering Bolsheviks will be sung. This book highlights the darker echoes coming from those events, with a mixture of classic and new essays from experts on Russian and revolutionary history, each focusing on a different aspect of the authoritarian nightmare Lenin and company imposed.

KNIGHTS ERRANT OF ANARCHY, THE London and the Italian Anarchist Diaspora (1880-1917) Di Paola, Pietro

In The Knights Errant of Anarchy, Pietro Di Paola tells the fascinating story of the transnational diaspora of anarchist exiles and refugees in London from the mid-nineteenth to the early twentieth century. His unique approach combines a thorough understanding of political organisations, international revolutionary networks, and ideologies with intimate details of militants’ everyday activities (much of it chronicled in the annals of police surveillance). This rigorous and detailed study provides a window into the world of previously unknown and anonymous revolutionaries.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First paperback edition of a well-reviewed hardcover, which will interest both academics and general readers.

• In a time of political upheaval, tells the story of those living through similar turmoil in another era.

• An invaluable and under-investigated piece of political and working-class history.

ISBN 13: 9781849352987, 254pp p/b, £17.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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WRITTEN IN BLOOD

Legal Reference

LAW OF TORT Caldwell, Roger

Courage and Corruption in the Appalachian War of Extraction Harris, Wess

Written in Blood features the work of Appalachia’s leading scholars and activists making available an accurate, ungilded, and uncensored understanding of our history.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores the untold true history of the West Virginia mine wars.

• An important collection of essays from leading activists and scholars of Appalachian history.

• Edited by Wess Harris - a leading authority on the history of mining in West Virginia.

ISBN 13: 9781629634456, 224pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

This latest book in the Emerald law Series, Guide to the Law of Tort, second edition, by Roger Caldwell, is the perfect introductory text to this complicated area dealing with negligence generally and liability for negligence and breach of duty.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An ideal book for all those wishing to develop their knowledge of this area, whether professional, layperson or student.

• Includes information on general negligence, breach of duty, causation and employer liability.

• Also explores nuisance, strict liability, defamation and defences.

• Revised for 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781847167347, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EMERALD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

Politics

NEW WORLD ORDER BOOK, THE Redfern, Nick

Uncovering more than 200 events, organisations, people, symbols, pop-cultural references, and other examples underlying suspicions of the looming New World Order, this book uncovers the truth behind the disconcerting reasons for the rapidly expanding militarisation of the police; the increase in doctors prescribing mood-changing drugs to children; the manipulative actions of the Illuminati and the surveillance of social media and calls, to name just a few. Tracing the power and destructive effects of the global elite, The New World Order Book exposes their unpleasant reach into today’s world.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Nearly 200 entries on the looming New World Orders, their rising power, secret plans, and hidden political power.

• Thorough investigation and examination of the global elite, their subversive organisations and role in conspiracies.

• From an established author and expert on conspiracies, the unexplained and paranormal.

• Conspiracy theories are widely believed with stories gleaned from first-person accounts and historical documents.

• Appeal for political enthusiasts, conspiracy buffs, history readers, paranormal devotees, and true-crime aficionados.

ISBN 13: 9781578596157, 400pp p/b, £17.99 Published by VISIBLE INK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND (SAME SEX) MARRIAGE Richards, Steve

This latest publication in the Emerald Series, Guide to Civil Partnerships and Marriage Revised Edition, Updated to 2017, is a concise guide to the rights of individuals in relation to the law covering same sex unions, both civil partnerships and marriage. The book will enable anyone who is considering embarking upon a civil partnership or marriage to fully understand the ramifications of such unions and to also understand the law covering wider aspects of partnerships, such as employment, property ownership, adoption and also dissolution and divorce.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The book is extremely comprehensive.

• Outlines the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 and Legal rights under Civil partnerships.

• Looks at tax, inheritance, employment, adoption and other pertinent issues including wills and probate.

• Also delves into the dissolution of a civil partnership.

• Explores the role of the courts, The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 and rights under the act.

ISBN 13: 9781847167354, 176pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EMERALD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW Walker, Samantha

Health and Safety Law The Essential Handbook for Businesses Large and Small, Revised Edition,

by Samantha Walker, will prove invaluable as a complete handbook for existing and developing business and will guide managers in those businesses and assist them in ensuring that a comprehensive health and safety strategy is in place.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive health and safety reference book.

• Covers areas such as starting a business: what needs to be in place, the enforcing authorities and the law.

• Also explores employment status and health and safety and risk assessment.

• Revised for 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781847167330, 172pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND THE LAW Ward, Matthew

This latest publication in the Straightforward guides Series, Guide to Intellectual property and the Law is a concise guide to the legal framework governing intellectual property. The book is comprehensive and covers all areas relating to copyright, patents etc.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will prove invaluable to all who seek to understand more about this complex area, whether layperson or student.

• Discusses copyright/terms of copyright, patents, trademarks and unregistered designs.

• Explores franchises, merchandising, information technology, updates and changes to the law to 2017.

• Revised for 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781847167361, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Environmental & Green Studies

RIGHTS OF NATURE, THE A Legal Revolution That Could Save the World Boyd, David R.

Cultures and laws are transforming to provide a powerful new approach to protecting the planet and the species with whom we share it. Lawyers from California to New York are fighting to gain legal rights for chimpanzees and killer whales, and lawmakers are ending the era of keeping these intelligent animals in captivity. In The Rights of Nature, noted environmental lawyer David Boyd tells this remarkable story, which is, at its heart, one of humans as a species finally growing up. Read this book and your world view will be altered forever.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Cases of animal and natural rights are often in the news, including BBC, Independent, Daily Mail, and the Telegraph.

• David R. Boyd is the award-winning author of 100 articles and eight books, as well as a leading environmental lawyer.

• First book for general readership on environmental law, constitutional changes, and community law-based resistance.

ISBN 13: 9781770412392, 280pp p/b, £13.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Environmental & Green Studies

CAPITALISM’S ECOLOGIES Culture, Power, and Crisis in the 21st Century Moore, Jason W.; Deckard, Sharae & Niblett, Michael

Ours is an era of planetary crisis. As scholars, activists, and citizens seek to make sense of our uncertain times, the limits of conventional environmental thinking have become clear. Rather than see ‘Society’ and ‘Nature’ as separate, Capitalism’s Ecologies illuminates how environmental and social change are intimately entwined. Contributors engage capitalism not as a social system independent of nature, but as a world - ecology of power, culture, and capital that flows through the web of life. In this rethinking, capitalism makes nature - and nature makes capitalism.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the history and complexities of the current era.

• New essays by emergent and established scholars covering a range of pertinent topics.

• A fresh and interesting take on the contemporary capitalist debate.

• Explores our role in the environment and looks for answers to help create a survivable future.

ISBN 13: 9781629634463, 256pp p/b, £17.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Computing

MANGA GUIDE TO CRYPTOGRAPHY, THE

Mitani, Masaaki; Sato, Shinichi; Hinoki, Idero & Verte Corp

The Manga Guide to Cryptography breaks down how ciphers work, what makes them secure or insecure, and how to decode them. Comic illustrations make it easy to learn about classic substitution, polyalphabetic, and transposition ciphers; symmetrickey algorithms like block and DES (Data Encryption Standard) ciphers; how to use public key encryption technology to generate public/private keys and cryptograms; practical applications of encryption such as digital signatures, identity fraud countermeasures, and ‘man in the middle’ attack countermeasures.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Manga Guides series has sold over 750,000 copies worldwide.

• A unique combination of education resources and manga art make it a great course supplement.

• Series sees strong year round sales.

ISBN 13: 9781593277420, 240pp p/b, £21.50 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Computing

RUST PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, THE Klabnik, Steve Klabnik & Nichols, Carol

The Rust Programming Language is the official, definitive guide to Rust, a hugely popular, communitysupported programming language. The reader will learn all about Rust’s ownership rules, which lie at the heart of Rust’s reliability and crash-resistant compiling. The Rust Programming Language covers everything from basic concepts like variable bindings, control flow, functions, and error handling, to more advanced topics, such as crates, generics, concurrency, and the nitty gritty of Rust’s type system.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The official Rust book by the Rust development team.

• The acknowledged standard reference on Rust.

• Lead author is the most visible Rust spokesperson in the world.

• Likely to have same success as other bestsellers like Automate the Boring Stuff with Python and the Linux Command Line.

ISBN 13: 9781593278281, 488pp p/b, £33.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Family & Relationships

KEEF: A STORY OF INTOXICATION, LOVE & DEATH Coakley, Timothy Wilfred & Siegal, Ronald K.

Among the native tribesmen in the Rif region of Morocco who have been smoking a Cannabis preparation known as kif for over 800 years, it is accepted as part of the magic and sorcery in everyday life. This seemingly supernatural effect is neither physical nor psychological. Rather, it is an unconscious cognitive process involving perception, thinking and learning. The cognitive process was given the name ‘Kif Wisdom.’

KEY SELLING POINTS • A rare example of Oriental Romanticism and psychotropic drug use in the late 19th century American fiction.

• A fascinating look at how drug use can enhance creativity.

• Written in the witchy style of an Edgar Allan Poe horror story.

• Keef was heralded alongside H. G. Wells and Rudyard Kipling, as one of the most important publishing events of 1897.

• Since the use of marijuana has increased in recent years, Keef is more applicable to today’s audience than an 1897 one.

ISBN 13: 9781934170700, 226pp p/b, £19.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Family & Relationships

DEVIANT DESIRES Incredibly Strange Sex, Expanded Edition Gates, Katharine

A classic exploration of niche kinks, sexual misfits and DIY fetish, now revised and updated!

Author Katharine Gates, curator of the year-long exhibition KINK at Museum of Sex, has added a new introduction, plus chapters on Cannibal Play (‘Eat Me!’), Suburbs of the Foot Fetish, and more. The expanded book also includes a handy ‘kinkmap’ your handy guide to the erotic imagination. Versions of this map have been used in college Psychology textbooks.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An updated, expanded edition of the number 1 classic guide to weird sex and fetishes!

• Includes over 200 vibrant full-colour photographs.

• This edition includes a new introduction by author Katherine Gates as well as new chapters.

• Also features a ‘kinkmap’ - a guide to your erotic imagination that has been used in college psychology textbooks.

• Katherine Gates is a writer, curator and anthropologist who has worked with Annie Sprinkle and Art Spiegleman.

ISBN 13: 9781576878446, 256pp p/b, £21.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Fitness & Diet

FUTURE GENERATION, THE

ROSEDALE PLAN, THE

The Zine-Book for Subculture Parents, Kids, Friends & Others Martens, China

Redefining Ketogenic: A Revolutionary Approach to Reducing the Risk of Cancer and Diabetes, Slowing Aging, and Maximizing Health Rosedale, Ron; Moore, Jimmy & Emmerich, Maria

Covering sixteen years, using individual issues as chapters, focusing on personal writing, and retaining the character of a zine that changed over the years from her daughter’s birth to teenagehood and beyond.

This is the tenth-anniversary edition including a new afterword by China’s grown daughter. The Future Generation remains a timeless resource for parents, caregivers, and those who care about them.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Long out of print, republished for the tenth anniversary of its original publication.

• Essays and observations about parenting, children, and surviving in hostile political climates still ring true.

• Includes a new afterword by China Martens’ now grown-up daughter.

ISBN 13: 9781629634500, 240pp p/b, £19.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fitness & Diet

WARRIOR WORKOUTS VOLUME 1 Featuring Over 100 Workouts Smith, Stewart

Get fit now with these awesome collections of workouts designed by a Navy SEAL for maximum fitness. Developed and tested by best-selling fitness author and expert Stewart Smith, these workouts will challenge you like no other exercise program available. Whether you are an everyday athlete or aspire to greatness, Warrior Workouts will leave no man - or woman - standing!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Warrior Workouts challenges you to dig deep and find strength you never knew you had.

• Contains a comprehensive workout schedule designed to drive you beyond the limits of your strength, speed and endurance.

• Comprehensive online support via social media, community forums, and website.

• Combining comprehensive exercise information with instructional photos and diagrams.

• Warrior Workouts takes all of former Navy SEAL Stew Smith’s teaching experience and puts it in your hands.

ISBN 13: 9781578267101, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fitness & Diet

YOGA The Secret of Life Mastalia, Francesco

The photographs for the project are taken on glass plates using the wet collodion process, a photographic technique dating back to the 1850s. The photographs take on another dimension with the spoken words that accompany them. The text provides an intimate and enlightening account of each person’s personal journey. Beyond the physical postures Yoga: The Secret of Life delves deep into the purpose of our existence and how to live a happy and fulfilled life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Included are world renowned yogis Radhanath Swami, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Gurmukh Kaur Khasla and many more.

• Delves deep into the purpose of our existence and how to live a happy and fulfilled life.

• With stunning and unusual photographs, complemented by each of the top 108 yogi’s personal stories.

• From the acclaimed author of Dreads and Organic: Farmers & Chefs of the Hudson Valley.

ISBN 13: 9781576878569, 224pp h/b, £50.00 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

A diet plan to help reverse cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis and others, created by the acclaimed Dr Ron Rosedale.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A diet plan to help reverse cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis and others.

• A focus on eating low-carb and adding high quality fats to the diet.

• Ketogenic diets have risen in popularity in recent years thanks to their proven results.

ISBN 13: 9781628601145, 268pp p/b, £33.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Food & Drink

GENERATION CHEF Risking It All for a New American Dream Stabiner, Karen

The heart of Generation Chef is the story of Jonah Miller, who at age twenty-four attempts to fulfil a lifelong dream by opening the Basque restaurant Huertas in New York City. Journalist and food writer Karen Stabiner takes us inside Huertas’s roller-coaster first year, but also provides insight into the challenging world a young chef faces today - the intense financial pressures, the overcrowded field of aspiring cooks, and the impact of reviews and social media, which can dictate who survives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Generation Chef was included in Publishers Marketplace’s BEA Edition of Buzz Books of 2016.

• The hardback edition received coverage in The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, Tasting Table, and more.

• This book brings to life the high-stakes drama of a world so many people are fascinated by.

• Huertas opened to immediate acclaim everywhere from The New York Times to The Village Voice.

• Stabiner teaches food writing at Columbia and contributes regularly to The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

ISBN 13: 9780735217676, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by AVERY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Food & Drink

HEALING MUSHROOMS A Practical and Culinary Guide to Using Mushrooms for Whole Body Health Isokauppila, Tero

In Healing Mushrooms, readers will learn about the ten most powerful mushrooms they can add to their daily diet to maximize their health gains. Packed with practical information, fun illustrations, and mushroomboosted recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and even dessert!), Healing Mushrooms will unlock the vast potential of this often overlooked superfood category and be the go-to resource for adding mushrooms to one’s health and wellness regimen.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Healing Mushrooms will be the first book on the market that looks at mushrooms as a superfood and health tool.

• Mushrooms are being touted as THE new cure-all food.

• Consumers are increasingly aware of how food can be used to treat illnesses, prevent diseases, and prolong life.

• Mushrooms are also the twelfth fastest growing food group in America over the last 40 years.

• Author Tero Isokauppila is the superfood expert and has been featured in Vogue, Buzzfeed and Forbes, among others.

ISBN 13: 9780735216020, 224pp p/b, £13.99 Published by AVERY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Food & Drink

DIRTY VEGAN COOKBOOK, THE Your Favorite Recipes Made Vegan Gill, Catherine

Light-hearted and open, Dirty Vegan lets you prepare delicious vegan cuisine that anyone and everyone can enjoy, and showcases the sheer variety of amazing recipes you can create, all while remaining vegan. For too long, the vegan lifestyle has been seen as limiting - a laundry list of all the things vegans can’t or shouldn’t have. Self-styled as ‘vegan junk food’ - healthy vegan food that doesn’t skimp on taste - Dirty Vegan is a celebration of all the amazing tastes and dishes available to those on vegan diets.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Breaks the ‘hippie vegan’ stereotype, by creating vegan alternatives to the delicious comfort foods everyone craves.

• Features simple, delicious recipes that are easy to cook and that all use easyto-source ingredients.

• Makes it easier than ever to live the vegan lifestyle for those who choose to.

• Recipes use common ingredients available in any supermarket.

• Likewise, the recipes are ideal for non-vegans who are looking for something different.

ISBN 13: 9781578267125, TBCpp p/b, £14.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Food & Drink

LONDON COFFEE

Kingston, Lani & Post, David

London is without a doubt home to some of the world’s best and most interesting coffeehouses.

London Coffee tells their stories: of the people, the places and the history.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The UK consumes 55 million cups of coffee per day and the coffee sector is one of the most successful in the UK economy.

• Lani Kingston’s last book How to Make Coffee was an international best-seller.

• Less of a guidebook, and more of a narrative-led visual journey throughout the world of coffee in London.

• The worldwide appeal of London makes this book appeal to coffee-lovers, London-lovers, and photography-lovers globally.

ISBN 13: 9781910566251, 96pp h/b, £20.00 Published by HOXTON MINI PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Crafts – Adult Colouring Books

SERENITY: EVERYTHING’S SHINY ADULT COLORING BOOK FOX

Influence the ‘verse like never before as you bring colour to these black and white illustrations! Featuring Captain Mal and all the members of his crew: first mate, pilot, mechanic, doctor, mercenary, companion, preacher, and rescued psychic. You’ll also find landscapes, cityscapes, and scenes of space: western-inspired towns, futuristic ports, a galaxy of planets - and so much more.

These original and inspired illustrations take you into the world of Serenity, from the core worlds all the way to the outer rim!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The second official adult colouring book based on Joss Whedon’s hugely popular Serenity/Firefly series.

• Includes 45 beautifully detailed black and white illustrations.

• Dark Horse’s adult colouring series has proved wildly popular and adult colouring books remain a strong trend.

• The first Serenity colouring book is also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506704593, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Crafts – Adult Colouring Books

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION ADULT COLORING BOOK Continuing Missions CBS

The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D has only just began to explore the far reaches of space. Now you can colour the journey in any way that you choose! Join your favourite characters for another voyage with Star Trek: The Next Generation Adult Coloring Book - Continuing Missions! Featuring unique, highly detailed black and white illustrations inspired by unforgettable episodes like ‘Darmok’, ‘The Inner Light’, and ‘Chain Command’, this collection of beautifully illustrated images is a much-have for Star Trek fans everywhere!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first Star Trek: The Next Generation adult colouring book sold more than 10,000 copies in two months.

• Features 45 pieces of brand new, beautifully detailed black and white artwork.

• Star Trek remains one of the best-loved science fiction properties of all time.

• Colouring books for adults are still popular - especially when centred on a cult favourite like Star Trek!

ISBN 13: 9781506705057, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Crafts – Adult Colouring Books

HAIR WARS COLORING BOOK Yellen, David

From the real world of competitive Fantasy Hair styling comes Hair Wars Coloring Book. Based on photographs by David Yellen shot at competitions across the country, these larger than life dos are now in your hands. These hairstyles include one with a gigantic bowl with live Japanese fighting fish, and another with a built-in device that blows soap bubbles, and they draw inspiration from everything from 9/11 to the Olympic Games, The Matrix to the classic Sunday barbeque. Featuring 30 original drawings, it’s now your turn to get in on the action.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A colouring book for all ages with line illustrations of some of the best fantasy hair styles out there.

• Based on the popular book by David Yellen, who travelled America photographing Fantasy hair competitions.

• Fantasy hair styling is such an outrageously weird and wonderful subculture - this book can’t be ignored!

• Colouring books remain a strong trend for both kids and adults - the weirder the better.

ISBN 13: 9781576878460, 32pp p/b, £8.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Crafts – Adult Colouring Books

METAL CATS COLORING BOOK Crockett, Alexandra & Gonzales, Chuck

Metal Cats Coloring Book combines two amazing subjects: the extreme personalities of the hardcore metal music scene and their adorable kitties.

Featuring 30 original drawings, it’s now your turn to get in on the action. Pull out your Crayolas and markers and help everyone look most evil by adding your own vibrant colours to these amazing and hilarious pairings.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Unique and perfect combination of cats and heavy metal, based on real photographs of band members and their cats.

• For all the people who ONLY want to colour outside of the lines.

• Features 30 original drawings to colour, suitable for children and adults.

ISBN 13: 9781576878453, 32pp p/b, £9.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Transport

MOTORCYCLE PORN: PORTRAITS AND STORIES

Lifestyle

PASSION FOR CHINA, A

Bott, Frank J.

Motorcycle Porn: Portraits and Stories is a book of prime motorcycle images taken by Frank J. Bott. Frank is an aficionado of both photography and motorcycles.

His photographs of the machines are extraordinary.

The images were taken using a large cyclorama with lighting from a gigantic soft box allowing the light to wrap around these spectacular machines. This amazing collection of images contains a considerable assortment of motorcycles from the skilfully customised and hand built to the painstakingly restored to the historically significant vintage to the best-of-the-best.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Packed with awe-inspiring images of classic, restored and vintage motorcycles that will tantalise all riders and fans!

• Over 200 photographs of motorcycles including clean clear images, record shots, details and close ups.

• Perfect for riders, owners, dreamers, collectors, mechanics and all motorcycles enthusiasts.

ISBN 13: 9781682033067, 128pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

A Little Book about the Objects We Eat from, Live with and Love Hatch, Molly

The book features illustrations and photography on every spread and is divided into four parts: Grandmothers House, What Learnt At The Museum, In the Studio and Patterns We Have Loved. Molly takes inspiration from both her family and her years at the wheel, as well as from the pieces and patterns that have populated our family tables and kitchen shelves. Each exquisite artwork is combined with the details and stories that make it special, whether it be a rescued, chipped milk jug or a Meissen platter.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Over 100 colour watercolours, b/w drawings and photos.

• By leading ceramicist, designer and Anthropologie brand Molly Hatch.

• Full of delights for lovers of vintage style and family stories as well as ceramic appreciators.

• Covering collections and pieces from US, Europe, Asia.

• Beautiful gift book, with personal and informative text.

ISBN 13: 9781910463338, 176pp h/b, £14.99 Published by SEPTEMBER PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Humour

BRIEF HISTORY OF OVERSHARING, A One Ginger’s Anthology of Humiliation Hitchins, Shawn

Comedian Shawn Hitchins explores his irreverent nature in this debut collection of essays. Hitchins doesn’t shy away from his failures or celebrate his mild successes - he sacrifices them for an audience’s amusement. A Brief History of Oversharing promises everyone the A-ha! moment Oprah tells us to experience. Paired with bourbon, Scottish wool, and Humpty Dumpty Party Mix, this journey is best read through a lens of schadenfreude.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Shawn has been featured in BBC News, BuzzFeed, the Guardian, Daily Mail, the Mirror, the Sun, and the Times Colonist.

• Shawn has toured the UK, garnering rave reviews at theatre and comedy festivals, including The Edinburgh Fringe.

• His hashtag #gingernation has made over 2.4M impressions on Twitter.

• Hilarious and surprisingly moving collection of essays from a hit stand-upcomic.

ISBN 13: 9781770413269, 240pp p/b, £9.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Humour

COMICS FOR A STRANGE WORLD A Poorly Drawn Lines Collection Farazmand, Reza

In the follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Poorly Drawn Lines, beloved webcomic artist Reza Farazmand returns with a new collection of comics that hilariously skewers our modern age. Comics for a Strange World takes readers through time, space, and alternate realities, reuniting fans with favourite characters and presenting even more ridiculous scenarios. Featuring 50 percent brand-new content alongside some of the most popular comics of the past year, Comics for a Strange World will be the perfect gift for your most sardonic friend or family member.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The second collection of comic strips from the king of the webcomic whose presence is ever-growing.

• Farazmand has 870k Facebook followers, 480k on Instagram, and more than 410k on Tumblr.

• One of the most enduringly popular comics on the Internet that has been featured on Comedy Central and BuzzFeed.

• Farazmand’s black humour and strikingly simple art are a winning combination.

It’s The Far Side for Millennials.

• Readers love his uncanny ability to capture life’s bleak moments and daily disappointments with levity and wit.

ISBN 13: 9780735219885, 208pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PLUME Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Weather

STORM CHASER: A VISUAL TOUR OF SEVERE WEATHER Mayhew, David

The beauty of the sky is beyond comprehension.

Never the same twice, it makes for unique images that depict a fleeting moment in time. Forecasting for skies, night or day, is as much an art as a science since weather is a living ecosystem, forever evolving. Mayhew’s photographs show the dramatic skies of tornado storms, the serenity of a sunset, the fascination of unique formations clouds can conjure up, and the mystery of the mesmerising northern lights. If the purpose of art is to create an emotional response in the viewer, then surely readers will see why the skies are his muse.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A visual tour of extreme weather, captured in a stunning collection of photos.

• See the skies impacted by clouds, lightning, Northern lights, and more!

• Images gathered from numerous locations, using varied photographic approaches to evoke an emotional response in viewers.

• Learn how to use the best lighting, in order to capture an image that depicts a sensational display of beauty.

ISBN 13: 9781682032961, 128pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sport

FAITH OF OUR FAMILIES Everton FC, An Oral History Corbett, James

As Everton enter their 140th year, Everton: An Oral History tells the story of the club through the voices of the people who made the institution one of the most revered in world football. Assiduously curated by award winning author, James Corbett, and told in the words of the people who made it great, Everton: An Oral History offers a front row seat to the highs and lows of the club. Featuring more than 100 original interviews with the club s players, managers, fans and administrators, Everton: An Oral History offers an unparalleled and unprecedented insight into the club s story.

KEY SELLING POINTS • History of Everton FC told through the players voices.

• Featuring more than 100 original interviews.

• Extensive north west publicity and player led signings planned.

ISBN 13: 9781909245648, 250pp h/b, £25.00 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Sport

Sport

RED JOURNEY, THE

MAD DOG

An Oral History of Liverpool FC Hughes, Simon

The Maurice Vachon Story Hebert, Bertrand; Laprade, Pat & Tombs, George

The best Liverpool author around, investigating one of the most enduring questions in British club football: why Liverpool, imperious for so long, so abruptly and completely stopped winning titles from the 1990s. That is some combination. A captivating book which is essential reading for all fans of the game, whether Liverpool supporters or not.’ - (Ian Herbert, Chief Sportswriter, The Independent) KEY SELLING POINTS • History of Liverpool FC told through the players voices.

• Featuring more than 100 original interviews.

• Extensive north west publicity and player led signings planned.

ISBN 13: 9781909245631, 250pp h/b, £25.00 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sport

THERE TO BE SHOT AT The Autobiography of Tony Coton Coton, Tony

Sport

Rejected by clubs, Coton became a professional footballer the hard way. A reputation as a fine young goalkeeper followed his big break at Birmingham City, and Coton was to become widely regarded as the best goalkeeper to never play for England.

After playing for Watford, Manchester City and Manchester United Coton became the first ever fulltime goalkeeping coach under Sir Alex Ferguson just before United won a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble. From non-league to the top of the Premier League; from the Birmingham Six to a model professional, Coton has done it all.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From non-league to the Premier League, this is the autobiography of Tony Coton.

• In collaboration with Simon Mullock, Chief Football writer for the Sunday Mirror.

• Author to partake in national and club media activities.

ISBN 13: 9781909245617, 250pp h/b, £20.00 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sport

TUNNEL OF LOVE Hardy, Marin

Fiercely proud, motivated, and supremely talented, Vachon’s story is also the amazing tale of how a lifelong make-believe heel became a real-life hero outside of the ring. With a foreword by his brother, Paul Vachon, and an afterword by his widow, Kathie Vachon.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features exclusive material, first-person interviews, and photos from the WWE Hall of Famer’s personal collection.

• Fascinating biography of a legendary WWE Hall of Famer, five-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, and Olympian.

• With a foreword by his brother, Paul Vachon, and an afterword by his widow, Kathie Vachon.

• Authored by two of leading wrestling writers and biographers.

ISBN 13: 9781770413320, 320pp p/b, £14.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

By the summer of 1996, Newcastle were officially the second best club in England following a dramatic race for the Premier League title, with the ambition to become even bigger. Tunnel of Love reflects the dramatic highs and gut-wrenching lows that covered the 13-year period which followed the failed agony of falling so close to becoming champions of England in 1996, when Keegan’s Entertainers were in their pomp.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The follow-up volume to the acclaimed Touching Distance (DeCoubertin, also available).

• Covers the turbulent years of the post-Keegan era, finishing with their relegation season in 2008/9.

• Will appeal not only to NUFC lovers, but also to more general football and sports readers.

• Based on original interviews with players and coaching staff.

• Hardy was shortlisted for the 2016 Cross British Sportsbook Awards: Best New Writer.

ISBN 13: 9781909245563, 288pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East

THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS: THE OFFICIAL HISTORY Thomas, Clem & Thomas, Greg

This updated book will bring the famous story of the Lions fully up-to-date and include the exciting tour to New Zealand in June/July 2017. Originally written by former Lion, Clem Thomas and continued by his son, Greg the 2016 edition was the first published by Vision Sports Publishing. Following the success of the team in rugby’s most challenging country, this book once again will appeal to the legion of Lions fans all over the UK.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An official British & Irish Lions product proudly featuring their famous badge on the cover.

• Includes editorial and stats and facts on the 2017 tour to New Zealand including all 3 of the hard fought Tests.

• A book with a track record of success: first published in 1996, the 2013 edition sold over 10,000 copies.

• The 2016 edition sold out its run of 4,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9781909534797, 536pp h/b, £30.00 Published by VISION SPORTS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sport

THE VISION BOOK OF FOOTBALL RECORDS 2018 Batty, Clive

9th edition of this popular, bright and quirky annual football records book. Crammed with records, facts, stats and amazing feats from the world’s greatest game, The Vision Book of Football Records 2018 is the perfect Christmas present for football fans of all ages. It includes an entry on every English league team and all the Scottish SPL clubs plus the major European and world clubs from Brazil to Barcelona and an all-star squad of current and former football legends. On top of that there are a whole wealth of fun and quirky entries which celebrate the more bizarre footie facts and records.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fantastic quality Christmas gift for all football fans of all ages.

• Proven seller - this is the 9th edition - over 325,000 copies have been sold.

• Bright cover featuring holographic foil typography.

• Section on every English league and Scottish Premier League club.

• Global clubs and soccer legends featured.

ISBN 13: 9781909534780, 186pp h/b, £16.99 Published by VISION SPORTS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Travel Writing

EXTREME ASIA: WHEN WESTERNERS GO EAST Williams, Luke

On his way to join a 70-year-old Canadian former military survival teacher to ‘help him fight the bears’ on a three-month trek in remote western Nepal, Luke Williams speaks to Westerners who travel to Asia to find things they can’t find at home - riches, wives, ladyboys, cheap living and even cheaper opium, mountains, tropical beaches and orangutans used in human prostitution. In this daring, fast-paced, funny and touching book, Luke Williams explores Asia’s sex, drug and plastic surgery tourism capitals, and tries to find the one drug he has never taken a mysterious substance called XYZ. KEY SELLING POINTS • Luke Williams is a reporter, broadcaster and bestselling author of The Ice Age: A Journey Into Crystal-Meth Addiction.

• Extreme Asia will be supported by a strong social media campaign on Twitter, Soundcloud, YouTube and Facebook.

• The author will participate in a promotional tour of Europe and Asia to support publication.

ISBN 13: 9781905379330, 300pp p/b, £9.99 Published by MAVERICK HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East

NEWLY ANNOUNCED COMMISSION TITLES Fiction - Crime & Thriller

BROKEN BODIES Emerson, Sally

In Broken Bodies, Patrick Browning first sees Anne Fitzgerald in the British Museum in front of the Elgin Marbles - both young historians are fighting to uncover the secrets of Mary Nisbet, the notorious wife of Lord Elgin. Anne thinks the present is frightening, but finds the past compelling; Patrick lives life at one remove, preferring the women in books to those in real life. Before long, their research spills over into an all-too-real rivalry...

This gripping story confirms Sally Emerson’s status as a preeminent novelist of the mysterious, erotic and dramatic. Newly re-issued.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A highly-acclaimed, award-winning novelist with a track record of success in fiction.

• The fifth of six titles reissued in a newly-designed series, published throughout 2017 by Quartet.

• Broken Bodies taps into the ongoing controversy surrounding the Elgin Marbles.

• Having worked in media and the arts for many years, Sally’s personal and professional networks lead us to expect signifi • Perfect for readers of Paula Hawkins, Lucie Whitehouse and Clare Mackintosh.

ISBN 13: 9780704374447, TBCpp p/b, £10.00 Published by QUARTET Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

LISTENERS

Emerson, Sally

Sally Emerson’s compelling sophomore novel takes the reader into a dark labyrinth of physical danger and spiritual terror. Newly re-issued. Jennifer Hamilton is alone again - alone in the big house she and her husband bought together, alone after six years of marriage. Overwhelmed and appalled by her reaction to her husband’s desertion she turns to a spiritualist who seems ready to listen. But as she is drawn out of her painful reality into the disturbing fringes of the occult, Jennifer starts to wonder if she has made a big mistake...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A highly-acclaimed, award-winning novelist with a track record of success in fiction.

• The fifth of six titles reissued in a newly-designed series, published throughout 2017 by Quartet.

• Broken Bodies taps into the ongoing controversy surrounding the Elgin Marbles.

• Having worked in media and the arts for many years, Sally’s networks lead us to expect significant press coverage.

• Perfect for readers of Paula Hawkins, Lucie Whitehouse and Clare Mackintosh.

ISBN 13: 9780704374454, TBCpp p/b, £10.00 Published by QUARTET Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES - April -Sept 2017 Erotic Photography

AVAILABLE NOW

KINKY SUPER BEAUTIES Poetry

OUR NUMBERED DAYS Hilborn, Neil

In 2013, Hilborn’s poem ‘OCD’ went viral, and has amassed over 11 million views to date. While this collection ruminates on love, heartbreak, and mental illness, these poems are anything but saccharine. Hilborn uses the same humour and self-deprecation that propelled ‘OCD’ to success in order to make his unmatched vulnerability all the more powerful.

Ultimately, Hilborn is a poet of the people: his work is accessible, honest, and entertaining - a revitalising entry in contemporary poetry.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A top selling poetry book, newly acquired by Turnaround.

• Currently #1 Best Seller in Love Poetry on Amazon.

• Bestselling debut - over 50,000 copies currently in print.

• From the author of the poem ‘OCD’ which went viral in 2013 and has been watched over 11 million times.

• First full length collection by an exciting and accomplished poet.

ISBN 13: 9780989641562, 63pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SCB Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now

MARCH 2017 Arts & Design

THISEMBODIMENT Lippard, Hanne

The follow up to Hanne Lippard’s Nuances of No (2013) with a new collection of work by the artist. The works collected display the various areas to which Lippard has directed her attention, from the worlds of work and supposed self improvement techniques, to food consumption and the roles played by advertising and language in our relation to both our relationship and estrangement from our bodies.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New collection by prize winning artist Hanne Lippard, most recently the recipient of the Ars Viva prize 2016.

• A beautifully designed book from one of Europe’s most exciting contemporary artists.

• Internet suffused humour and poetry.

ISBN 13: 9783943196580, 98pp p/b, £17.00 Published by BROKEN DIMANCHE PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East March 2017

APRIL 2017 Graphic Novel - Manga

HATSUNE MIKU: RIN-CHAN NOW! VOLUME 1 Ichijinsha

Have fun just hanging out on stage, in the studio, and at home with Kagamine Rin, the most popular Vocaloid next to Hatsune Miku herself! Miku’s sassy blond friend takes center stage in this series that took inspiration from the music video Rin-Chan Now! The video is now a manga of the same name - written, drawn and edited by the video creators!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hatsune Miku is an international pop phenomenon.

• She has performed on David Letterman and was the opening performer for Lady Gaga’s ArtRave world tour.

• Like the Hatsune Miku titles Mikubon and Acute!, RIN-CHAN NOW! is based on a famous Vocaloid music video.

• The popular vocaloid Rin featured in Unofficial Hatsune Mix and was on the cover of Mikubon.

• Features 4 pages in full colour.

ISBN 13: 9781506703138, 136pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

Randall, Holly

Holly Randall’s newest collection takes the classic n:u:d:e to even greater dimensions. Her models are not only beautiful, but extremely open and uninhibited.

E:r:o:t:ic photography that will keep you company when other avenues are no longer available.

KEY SELLING POINTS • High quality prints and deluxe hardcover.

• By renowned fashion photographer Holly Randall.

• Beautiful, uninhibited models.

ISBN 13: 9783957300225, 368pp h/b, £32.99 Published by GOLIATH Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

Erotic Photography

PRIVATE NUDES Glauso, Leonardo

Italian fashion photographer Leonardo Glauso has captured these natural beauties. A cross between a n:u:d:e fashion shoot and private snapshots. Beautiful, s:e:x:y - simply e:r:o:t:i:c. Glauso’s photography sways far from moral norms, his models stand for freedom of s:e:x:u:a:l expression. In short: stylishly independent, e:r:o:t:i:c, unbelievably beautiful, loaded with sensuality.

KEY SELLING POINTS • High quality prints and deluxe hardcover.

• Photographed by renowned fashion photographer Leonardo Glauso.

• Amateur models; natural beauties.

ISBN 13: 9783957300249, 128pp h/b, £23.99 Published by GOLIATH Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

MAY 2017 Fiction

EXPLODED VIEW, THE Vladislavic, Ivan

The Exploded View, from the masterful South African novelist Ivan Vladislavic, tells the story of four lives intertwined through the sprawling infrastructure on the margins of Johhanesburg: a stastician taking the national census, an engineer out on the town with city officials, an artist interested in genocide, and a contractor who puts up billboards on construction sites. Arcing across distance and time, Vladislavic deftly explodes our comfortable views and brings us behind the curtains of the city while subtly expanding our notions of what is possible in the novel form.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From a major voice in South African literature; winner of the Windham Campbell Fiction Prize, 2015.

• Vladislavic has been spectacularly reviewed in Kirkus, the Times, Independent and Mail & Guardian Review of Books.

• In the tradition of Elias Canetti, a tour de force of the imagination.’ - Andre Brink • His work has also won the Sunday Times Fiction Prize, the Alan Paton Award and the University of Johannesburg Prize.

ISBN 13: 9780914671688, 196pp p/b, £14.99 Published by ARCHIPELAGO BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017

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True Crime

NARCOS INC: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CALI CARTEL Chepesiuk, Ron

Written with the pace and vividness of a thriller, Narcos Inc also illustrates the similarities between global traffickers and international terrorists and compares the current war on terror with the war on drugs. In this first-ever account of the cartel’s rise and fall, Ron Chepesiuk provides a compelling insight into the history of international drug trafficking, organised crime and US drug policy.

He draws vivid pictures of the gang’s founders and reveals how they built their empire, carving up the massive US market with their rival Medellin Cartel: New York going to Cali, Miami to Medellin.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Cali Cartel are the subject of the Netflix series Narcos 3 (out late summer 2017).

• Narcos Inc is the definitive work on the rise and fall of the Cali Cartel.

• Publication of the book will be supported by a strong marketing campaign on both social and traditional media.

ISBN 13: 9781908518583, 350pp p/b, £13.99 Published by MAVERICK HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017

JUNE 2017 Fiction

SCOUNDRELS

Cornwall, Major Victor & Trevelyan, Major St. John

Spanning much of the 20th Century and revolving around the infamous gentlemen’s club of London, Scoundrels is the jaw-dropping memoirs of disreputable spies Majors Cornwall and Trevelyan.

Historically accurate, morally questionable and absolutely true, Scoundrels is one part Flashman to two parts Mordecai Trilogy, stirred vigorously and dashed in the face of Ian Fleming. It will leave you with a nasty taste in your mouth and horribly hungover.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Historical adventure fiction that is very, very, very, very, funny.

• 20 advance 5 star reviews and word-of-mouth sales very high.

• Endorsed by comedy legend, John Cleese.

• Authors have worked in UK media for 20 years so have great PR connections.

ISBN 13: 9780995716308, 412pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BLACK DOOR PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

Graphic Novel

KYRRA: ALIEN JUNGLE GIRL Woodall, Rich; Rousseau, Craig & Basso, Lawrence

Deep in the jungle, a young alien woman must use her wits, strength, and one small, precious clue - a gem that projects a hologram of her father - to discover her true origin! Joined by her adoptive grandfather and brother, she sets out on an adventure that catapults her out of the jungle and into the unknown. Originally serialised in Dark Horse Presents, this edition collects the first twelve chapters of Rich Woodall and Craig Rousseau’s popular sci-fi adventure, Kyrra: Alien Jungle Girl!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first 12 chapters of the Dark Horse Presents sci-fi adventure by Rich Woodall and Craig Rousseau.

• Also includes additional story pages not published in Dark Horse Presents.

• Featured two bonus stories exclusive to this edition, making it a real collectors’ item.

• Also includes a beautiful pin-up section.

ISBN 13: 9781506704531, 109pp p/b, £13.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland June 2017

CONEY ISLAND

Ball, Rob & Rawlinson, Mark

Rob Ball explores Coney Island to tell a story of a resort rich in history and with a special cultural significance for many New Yorkers. Ball articulates this historical context through the use of the handmade and unpredictable tintype process, once widely used in Coney Island. This is balanced by his colour work documenting the area’s current diversity and popularity, with images made during the busy summer period.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Incorporates tintypes - an historic photographic process used in the early days of Coney Island.

• Established photographer exhibited both in the UK and internationally.

• Exhibition of the work for this book is currently in preparation.

• Broad press and media coverage anticipated.

ISBN 13: 9781911306139, 96pp h/b, £24.00 Published by DEWI LEWIS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

Lifestyle

KINFOLK VOLUME 24 Kinfolk

Kinfolk is a slow lifestyle magazine that explores ways for readers to simplify their lives, cultivate community and spend more time with their friends and family. It is the place to discover new things to cook, make and do.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kinfolk is a slow lifestyle magazine that explores ways for readers to simplify their lives and cultivate connections.

• The leading independent lifestyle magazine for young creative professionals.

• Kinfolk’s 2016 rebrand was widely praised by Creative Review, It’s Nice That and many others.

• Features stylish, beautiful photography and original essays from creatives around the world.

• Kinfolk is a cultural phenomenon both in print and online.

ISBN 13: 9781941815274, 192pp p/b, £14.99 Published by KINFOLK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe June 2017

Colouring Book

RON ENGLISH’S POPAGANDA COLORING BOOK English, Ron

A sensational new colouring book from pop art surrealist and satirist Ron English. Pop-culture grotesqueries, leering corporate logos and discomforting dementia of all shapes and sizes fill the pages of Ron English’s Popaganda Coloring Book! Decorate, fill-in, bludgeon or besmirch English’s black-and-white renderings in toxic yellow, blood-brown or neon rainbow colours, whatever you choose. English’s POPagnda drawings for coloring are accompanied with Swiftian slogans sure to liven up the occasion. Specially designed for 21st-century consumption. Fun for all ages!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Colour Ron English’s subversive messages.

• First ever colouring book from ‘latter-day American hero’ Ron English, creator of POPaganda.

• Like Michael Moore, R. Crumb and Andy Warhol wrapped into one.’ - The Plain Dealer ISBN 13: 9780867198515, 48pp p/b, £13.50 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

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BEAUTIES BEASTS

De Berardinis, Olivia; Schell, Jordu & Elvira (fore)

Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen! Gasp in awe at an epic pairing of impossibly beautiful ladies and gloriously grotesque monstrosities! Connoisseurs of the unusual are cordially invited to marvel at the spectacle of ‘Beauties Beasts,’ a first-of-itskind melding of the creative talents of Olivia De Berardinis (world’s greatest living pinup artist) and Jordu Schell (legendary creature creator).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Olivia De Berardinis and Jordu Schell are two world-renowned artists who have never been showcased together... until now • A full-colour catalogue of the wildly popular ‘Beauties Beasts’ exhibition, premiered at the Oceanside Museum of Art. • Enter a visually mesmerising realm of sexy sirens and sinister super-freaks unlike anything you’ve ever imagined.

• With a foreword from the legendary Elvira.

ISBN 13: 9781614040170, 107pp p/b, £21.99 Published by SCB Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

History

FRIENDS DIVIDED John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Wood, Gordon S.

Arguably no relationship in this country’s history carries as much freight as that of John Adams of Massachusetts and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia.

Gordon Wood has more than done justice to these entwined lives and their meaning; he has written a magnificent new addition to America’s collective story.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Wood’s Revolutionary Characters and The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin were very strong sellers.

• Wood has written his masterpiece, a book that will take its rightful place amongst the great on the founding fathers.

• These two figures are perfect vehicles to tell the story of the revolutionary era in a comprehensive and satisfying way.

ISBN 13: 9780735224711, 512pp h/b, £30.00 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland July 2017

Fitness & Diet

KETO RESTAURANT FAVORITES

JULY 2017

Emmerich, Maria

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

EMPOWERED VOLUME 10 Warren, Adam

Costumed crimefighter Empowered, delighted by her long-delayed promotion to full-time membership in the Superhomeys, enjoys a suprasocial-media ‘victory lap.’ But will her newfound satisfaction survive the challenges of obnoxious ‘white knights,’ disturbing cryoprison visits, alarming alien medical scans and - worst of all - the revelation of a lover’s dark secret?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The 10th volume of the popular Empowered series.

• Over 250,000 copies sold of Empowered volumes!

• Adam Warren persists in getting better and better with his spicy superhero romp.’ - Johnny Bacardi, Popdose.com ISBN 13: 9781506704142, 208pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland July 2017

Sociology & Curent Affairs

NIGHT THOUGHTS

The ketogenic diet has taken the world by storm, and deservedly so: its results in helping people lose weight, manage chronic health conditions, and simply feel great are unmatched. Bestselling cookbook author Maria Emmerich sits at the forefront of the keto movement and has become the go-to source for high-fat, low-carb recipes that both please the palate and nourish the body. With Keto Restaurant Favorites, Maria delivers once again by putting a new and unprecedented twist on ketogenic cooking. Eating keto doesn’t mean that you have to give up the dishes you love!

Instead, Maria shows you how to re-create those recipes, keto-style.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Restaurant-style favourite recipes for those following a ketogenic diet.

• The ketogenic diet is the top-Googled diet going into 2017 - there has been a huge increase in those going keto.

• Emmerich is the author of other bestselling titles about the keto diet (also available).

• Research is beginning to show that ketogenic diets can help improve diseases like Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimers.

ISBN 13: 9781628602586, 384pp p/b, £29.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe July 2017

AUGUST 2017

Shawn, Wallace

Although he is guided and inspired by the people he respects, and despite the insufficiency of his knowledge and experience - an insufficiency shared by most (or all) other humans, Wallace Shawn can’t see any real alternative to trying to figure out his own answers to the most essential questions about the world he lives in. Having recently passed the age of seventy, before which he found it difficult to piece together more than a few fragments of understanding, Shawn would like to pass on anything he’s learned before death or dementia close down the brief window available to him, but he may not be ready yet.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Writer and actor Wallace Shawn’s probing, honest, and self-critical take on civilisation and its discontents.

• Shawn is a noted stage and screen actor and co-writer of the film My Dinner With Andre.

• Lovely, hilarious and seriously thought-provoking.’ - Toni Morrison on Essays ISBN 13: 9781608468126, 112pp h/b, £12.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East July 2017

Sport

THE MANAGER Atkinson, Ron

Ron Atkinson is one of English football’s most recognisable and popular characters, having been involved in management for a quarter of a century.

In The Manager, Ron Atkinson delves into the highs and lows of an extraordinary career that took him from non-league football to Old Trafford’s theatre of dreams in the space of seven years. He almost managed two Midlands clubs - Aston Villa and West Brom - to the league title. But behind the familiar image of the bling and one-line quips Ron Atkinson was - and remains - a deep observer of football and footballers.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sold out in hardback.

• The long-awaited autobiography of one of the most popular and colourful characters in English football.

• Successful tour around the UK and Ireland.

ISBN 13: 9781909245556, 240pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East August 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017

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GREEN SHOOTS: IRISH FOOTBALL HISTORIES Walker, Michael

More than a century after the Easter Rising, football in Ireland - like the country itself - remains divided. At the Euro 2016 finals in France, the country sent two teams the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Both teams did well - each managed by a man called O’Neill, each resplendent in emerald green and backed by noisy, good natured supporters - but still they were as much divided as they were united.

Green Shoots examines why, almost a century after one Irish Association became two, this is still the case.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First comprehensive social history of the Irish game.

• Book follows publication of Walker’s critically acclaimed title, Up There.

• Author an Irish Times columnist.

• Publicity and marketing events planned on both sides of the border.

ISBN 13: 9781909245501, 250pp h/b, £20.00 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017

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Photography

VOLTA PHOTO 1965-1985 Sanle, Sory

Ibrahima Sory Sanle (b. 1943) started his photographic career in Bobo-Dioulasso in 1960, the year his country (now Burkina Faso) gained independence from France. Sanle opened his Volta Photo portrait studio in 1965 and, working with his Rolleiflex twin lens medium format camera, Volta Photo was soon recognised as the finest studio in the city. Voltaic photography’s unsung golden age is fully embodied by Sanle. His black and white images magnify this era and display a unique cultural energy and social impact. This is the first book published on Sanle’s work and is released to coincide with the first solo international exhibition of his work at Morton-Hill gallery in London.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Extraordinary talent. First book dedicated to his work.

• Published to coincide with first solo show in London and in advance of solo exhibitions at major institutions worldwide.

• The unsung golden age of Burkina Faso photography by its greatest exponent.

• Fusion of traditional Africa and modern city hurtling towards modernity.

• Captures exuberance of period immediately following independence.

ISBN 13: 9781909526525, 80pp h/b, £19.95 Published by REEL ART PRESS/MORTON-HILL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017

The Autobiography of Jens Lehmann Lehmann, Jens

In this candid autobiography, Jens Lehmann reflects on the 23-year playing career as an elite goalkeeper, performing at the pinnacle of European and International football. In a career spanning four decades, Lehmann was twice voted Europe’s best goalkeeper. He won league titles in both England and Germany, and the UEFA Cup with his boyhood club Schalke. This extraordinary sportsman has now taken stock to write about his career. Imparting his own dry humour, Lehmann takes us from Schalke to rivals Borussia Dortmund, via Milan. From there he moves to Arsenal, before his career comes to a close with Stuttgart in Germany.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 23 years in the top tiers of European football.

• A controversial figure with a unique story.

• Played for the German national team for 10 years.

• Author to partake in national and club media activities.

ISBN 13: 9781909245624, 250pp h/b, £20.00 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017

Biography & Memoir

GIRL IN THE TUNNEL, THE

Sullivan, Maureen & Gardner, Jerry

In 1964, at the age of 12, Maureen Sullivan was illegally incarcerated in the Magdalene Laundry in the Good Shepherd Convent in New Ross. In her four plus years in the system, she was treated as child slave labour, and was trafficked from one institution to another. For many years afterwards, Maureen’s life was blighted by the consequences of the brutal treatment and cruelty she received at the hands of the nuns in charge of those institutions. Maureen’s new book, The Girl in the Tunnel, tells the story of her long journey to justice.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sullivan campaigns for those abused in the Magdalene Laundries, and was instrumental in founding Justice for Magdalenes.

• The Magdalene Laundries is the subject of an ongoing Inquiry by the Irish Government.

• Magdalene Laundries are subject to ongoing attention after discovery of remains at the site of a Tuam Laundry in 2016.

• Serialisation in a national newspapers is expected.

• Publication of this book will be supported by advertising and marketing campaigns in print, broadcast and social media.

ISBN 13: 9781908518385, 300pp p/b, £13.99 Published by MAVERICK HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017

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