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JELLYFISH
LIGHT • TRANSMISSIONS • HEALTHY EMOTIONS • FLOW • MAJESTY • TUNING IN • CONTENTMENT • SILENCE • RECEIVING • HEART
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DUCK
SENSE OF HUMOR • STEADINESS IN THE STORMS • SPIRITUAL CAPABILITIES • EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING • MARRIAGE • PLAYFULNESS
ARMADILLO
ENERGETIC ARMOR AND PROTECTION • SELF-WORTH • HEALTHY BOUNDARIES • INDEPENDENCE •
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PIG
GOOD FORTUNE • EARTH ABUNDANCE • SELF-WORTH • CALMNESS • SMARTS • RENEWAL • SINCERITY • YOUTHFULNESS
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LEOPARD
EMBRACING YOUR UNIQUENESS • KNOWING YOUR POWER • ACTIVATING CONFIDENCE • LEADERSHIP • INDEPENDENCE • INTELLIGENCE • PERSISTENCE
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The art you see here and on the cover of our catalog is by Willian Santiago (1990 – 2021). These are just a few of the 100 illustrations full of vivacity and vibrancy that Santiago created for the book Animal Power, which we are proud to publish in October and you’ll discover later in this catalog. Willian, a Brazilian artist, lost his life to COVID-19 earlier this year. Chronicle Books is honored to have collaborated with him on this, his final book. We mourn Willian Santiago’s passing and the future that was his. And we celebrate his extraordinary gifts and enduring spirit.
HIPPOPOTAMUS
BIRTH • REGENERATION • PROTECTION • HEALTHY EMOTIONS • WATER • SOURCE OF LIFE • DEPTH • POWERFUL • EVOCATIVE
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PENGUIN
DIMENSIONAL TRAVEL • SACRIFICE • DREAM STATE • RESPECT • BALANCE • ASTRAL TRAVEL • MONOGAMY
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GIRAFFE
CLAIRVOYANCE • CONNECTION BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY • MANIFESTATION OF HIGH VISIONS • GOING FOR IT
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FEATURING TWO NEVER-BEFORERELEASED DEMO SONGS ON A PINK 45!
DOLLY PARTON, SONGTELLER
My Life in Lyrics (Limited Edition) By Dolly Parton with Robert K. Oermann
An exclusive edition of Dolly Parton’s New York Times bestseller Songteller, featuring a pink 45 record with two never-beforeheard songs. Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend. As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with rare photos and memorabilia from Dolly Parton’s personal and business archives. Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics.
THIS SPECIAL EDITION INCLUDES:
A denim-wrapped foil-stamped clamshell box with a unique edition of Songteller inside with gilded page edges and ribbon marker
A 45 record on pink vinyl featuring two never-before-released demo songs, “I Don’t Care” and “The Fall,” encased in a printed sleeve and inserted into a folder, with lyrics to the two songs printed on the back
DOLLY PARTON is a singer, songwriter, actress, producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. The composer of over 3,000 songs, she has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and donated more than 100 million books to children through her nonprofit organization, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee. ROBERT K. OERMANN is a Nashville-based music journalist and author of several books on country music, including Finding Her Voice: The Saga of Women in Country Music, which won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for music-book excellence. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
DOLLY PARTON, SONGTELLER: MY LIFE IN LYRICS (LIMITED EDITION) $250.00 US • £190.00 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1181-7
box: 10 x 13¼ x 2¼; book: 9 x 12 in, 380 pp, denim-wrapped foil-stamped clamshell box with hinged lid, vinyl holder with 45-inch vinyl record in sleeve, hardback jacketed book with gilded edges, ribbon page marker, lifting ribbon, shrink-wrapped
Rights: W On Sale: October Also available: Dolly Parton, Songteller
$50.00 US • £40.00 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0509-0
BIBLIOPHILE DIVERSE SPINES
By Jamise Harper and Jane Mount Illustrated by Jane Mount
It’s time to diversify your reading list. This richly illustrated and vastly inclusive collection uplifts the works of those who are often underrepresented in the literary world. Using their keen knowledge and deep love for books, Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community) and Jane Mount (author and illustrator of Bibliophile) have curated treasures like:
Dozens of illustrated book stacks—like Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Mysteries, Cookbooks, and more—all with an emphasis on by authors of color and own voices Reading recommendations from leading Black, Indigenous, and People of Color literary influencers A look inside beloved BIPOC-owned bookstores
Each page in this portable guide, decked out in foil stamping, a textured cover, and a handy ribbon marker, is brimming with inspiration sure to kick-start your next literary adventure.
BIBLIOPHILE DIVERSE SPINES $18.95 US • £13.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1191-6
6 x 8 in, 144 pp, full-color images throughout, foil-stamped cover, ribbon marker, unjacketed
Rights: W Bibliophiles On Sale: October
BELOVED BOOKSTORES
UNCLE BOBBIE’S COFFEE & BOOKS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Instagram: @unclebobbies
Uncle Bobbies is a place for everyone. The co ee shop and bookstore hosts free author talks, workshops, weekly story times for children, and back-to-school supply drives. Customers can sit at the bar and enjoy the delicious co ee and food selection or relax in the cozy “feels like home” lounge areas. There’s so much to love about this space. Located in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood, Uncle Bobbies was founded by Marc Lamont Hill in 2017 to provide underserved communities access to books and to create a space where everyone feels valued.
JAMISE HARPER is the creator of the #diversespines hashtag and the Diverse Spines book community on social media. She lives in the Washington, D.C., Metro Area. JANE MOUNT is an illustrator, designer, and sometimes writer. She currently lives on Maui.
Also available: Bibliophile
$24.95 US • £17.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-6723-7
NEW Bibliophile Diverse Spines
82 Reader’s Journal
RED PLANET BOOKS& COMICS
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Instagram: @redplanetbnc Lee Francis IV, a member of the Laguna Pueblo, opened Red Planet in 2017 after he founded and hosted a successful Indigenous Comic Con in Albuquerque in 2016. Red Planet Comics, an independent publisher of Native Comics, is the only Native comic-book shop in the world. “We don’t carry anything in the shop that represents Native folks in a negative way,” says Francis who helped nd up-and-coming artists to join Marvel Comics when they assembled Native artists and writers for Marvel Voices: Indigenous Voices #1, an anthology that revisited some of its Native characters.
$15.95 US • £14.99 UK 978-1-7972-1549-5
Bibliophile Diverse Spines Notes
$15.95 US • £14.99 UK 978-1-7972-1548-8 See p. 118
By Matt Kracht
Let’s face it, all birds are idiots—no matter where in the world they live. Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond North America to identify the stupidest birds around the world. With snarky-yet-accurate names and humorous, anger-filled drawings, this guidebook details exactly how much these morons suck. Complete with a matching-game, bird descriptor checklist, and identification tips (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird’s eyes, for example), this book offers a balance of fact and wit that will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike.
MATT KRACHT is writer, illustrator, and amateur birder who enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. He lives in Tacoma, Washington.
THE FIELD GUIDE TO DUMB BIRDS OF THE WHOLE STUPID WORLD $15.95 US • £11.99 UK PB • 978-1-7972-1227-2
5 x 7 in, 192 pp, full-color illustrations throughout
Rights: W Humor/Birds On Sale: October Also available: The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
$15.95 US • £10.99 UK PB • 978-1-4521-7403-7
WOODY GUTHRIE
Songs and Art • Words and Wisdom By Nora Guthrie and Robert Santelli
America’s greatest folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie and his passionate social politics are as relevant today as ever. A powerful voice for justice of international influence, and the author of more than 3,000 songs (including “This Land is Your Land”), he was also a poet, painter, illustrator, novelist, journal keeper, and profuse letter writer. This fresh, intimate, and beautifully designed book reveals Woody’s story through his own personal writings, lyrics, and artwork, bringing his voice to life. Woody’s essential self-portrait, carefully curated by his daughter Nora and awardwinning music historian Robert Santelli, is supplemented with original contributions by Douglas Brinkley, Rosanne Cash, Chuck D, Jeff Daniels, Ani DiFranco, and Arlo Guthrie. Featuring neverbefore-published lyrics, personal diary entries, doodles, quips and jokes, and piercing insights on politics and justice, this is a transporting and landmark celebration of Woody’s vibrant life’s work.
WOODY GUTHRIE $40.00 US • £30.00 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1178-7
8½ x 11 in, 340 pp, full-color photographs and artwork throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Music On Sale: October
NORA GUTHRIE is the daughter of Woody Guthrie and president of Woody Guthrie Publications. She served as president of the Woody Guthrie Foundation for over 30 years. She is the executive producer of numerous Grammy award–winning albums recording hundreds of her father’s previously unknown lyrics. ROBERT SANTELLI is the founding executive director of the GRAMMY Museum® and the author of more than a dozen books on American music. He also developed the Tulsa-based Woody Guthrie Center, with Nora Guthrie.
Shaved summer squash with yogurt, fried chickpeas, and za’atar oil Lentil and sausage soup with harissa Carrot farro stew with lemon chamomile oil Salmon with buckwheat, roasted squash, and ras al hanout apricots Seared chicken thigh with wild rice, celery root, and lemon caper mayo
PRAISE FOR RUFFAGE:
—Kim Severson, New York Times
“[Ruffage] is a total classic in the making.”
—Christina Chaey, associate editor, Bon Appétit
—Library Journal (starred review)
GRIST
A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes • By Abra Berens • Illustrated by Lucy Engelman • Photographs by EE Berger Here is a new kitchen classic from the beloved author of Ruffage. Abra Berens’s latest go-to features more than 125 recipes plus multiple variations for 29 different types of grains, legumes, and seeds that, in combination with vegetables and lean proteins, are the stars of the healthiest, most adaptable, and most satisfying meals, many of them gluten free. For new and seasoned home cooks, bean lovers, those looking for weeknight and impressivefor-company solutions as well as a varied diet based on pantry staples, Grist is a guide to building a repertoire of approachable, big-on-flavor recipes. Home cooks will be attracted to the reference quality of the book, its beauty (more than 100 photos and 30 illustrations) and heft (125 recipes + 300 variations = 448 pages), as well as the great writing, relatable voice, author authority, unique recipe style, extensive variations, gorgeous photography and illustrations—and all the happy eating inspired by its pages.
ABRA BERENS is a Michigan chef, author, former farmer, and author of Ruffage. EE BERGER is a Detroit-based food and lifestyle photographer. LUCY ENGELMAN is an illustrator based in Pittsburgh.
GRIST $35.00 US • £26.00 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0713-1
7 x 9½ in, 448 pp, more than 100 full-color photographs, more than 30 illustrations, unjacketed
Rights: W Food On Sale: October Also available: Ruffage
$35.00 US • £25.00 UK HC • 978-1-4521-6932-3
HIGH VIBE HOME
Holistic Design for Beautiful Spaces with Healing, Balanced Energy By Kirsten Yadouga • Photographs by Tara Donne Create a home that feels as good as it looks. From a holistic interior designer and modern feng shui expert, High Vibe Home teaches readers how to design harmonious spaces that invite positive energy into their homes and lives. The book outlines key design principles and energy rules that contribute to a nourishing home, and, room by room, offers achievable ways to put those practices into place. By decluttering, sound cleansing, decorating with crystals or houseplants, incorporating new colors or textures, and more, anyone can design a well-balanced home with high vibes. Woven through with evocative shots of styled decor elements and instructive diagrams, this beautiful handbook is a must-have for design aficionados and wellness enthusiasts alike.
KIRSTEN YADOUGA is an interior designer, feng shui expert, and Reiki and crystals practitioner. She lives in New York.
HIGH VIBE HOME $22.95 US • £17.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0693-6
6 x 8 in, 256 pp, 25 full-color photographs, 3 full-color diagrams, unjacketed
Rights: W Interior Design/Holistic On Sale: August
MY BEAUTIFUL BLACK HAIR
101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood By St. Clair Detrick-Jules
A collection of empowering stories and captivating photos, My Beautiful Black Hair celebrates an aspect of Black femininity— natural hair—that has long been looked down on by society and embraces it as a central part of Black womanhood. Here, 101 Black women share their stories of learning to love their natural hair and finding immense power in that self-love. Accompanied by striking and intimate photographs of each woman, as well as letters to young Black girls who are just starting on their journey to self-acceptance, this vibrant book pays tribute to the beauty of Black natural hairstyles through personal stories of joy, compassion, affirmation, and collective wisdom.
ST. CLAIR DETRICK-JULES is an award-winning Afro-Caribbean filmmaker and photographer whose work focuses on immigrant justice, women’s rights, and Black liberation. She lives in Washington, DC.
MY BEAUTIFUL BLACK HAIR $24.95 US • £18.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1219-7
7¼ x 9¼ in, 256 pp, full-color photographs throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Beauty/Hair On Sale: September
ANIMAL POWER
100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul By Alyson Charles • Illustrated by Willian Santiago This luxe compendium presents 100 spectacular animals alongside guided rituals and meditations to connect with each creature’s mystical energy for confidence, joy, courage, and more. The energizing practices are paired with illuminating stories from spiritual guides around the world, plus sidebars offering fascinating details on ancient traditions, global mythology, and scientific trivia. Delivered in an enchanting package with glossy finishes and brimming with 100 vibrant illustrations and transformative practices, Animal Power is a celebration of the natural world and an enriching companion for modern mystics, nature and animal lovers, and the spiritually curious.
ANIMAL POWER $27.50 US • £21.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0953-1
7¼ x 9¼ in, 304 pages, 100 full-color illustrations, unjacketed
Rights: W Metaphysics/Animals On Sale: October
Bear for comfort, protection, and courage Leopard for confidence and leadership Fox for clever insight and decision-making Seal to heal or improve a relationship Peacock to tap into creative inspiration
ALYSON CHARLES is a shaman and spiritual teacher based in Austin, Texas. She leads global courses, events, and talks to reconnect people to their fullest power and confidence through sacred practices and rituals. WILLIAN SANTIAGO (1990–2021) was an illustrator and a graphic designer from southern Brazil. His vivid, colorful, nature-inspired artwork has appeared in books, magazines, and campaigns around the world.
ADVENTURE DOGS
Activities to Share with Your Dog—from Comfy Couches to Mountain Tops • By Fern Watt Owning a dog is a lifelong adventure! How can busy pet parents make the most of every day, and dog-year? In Adventure Dogs, author Fern Watt and her team of experts show that the key to maintaining your dog’s wellbeing and a healthy emotional bond is tuning into what they want to do for fun. With canine-approved activities ranging from epic to easy, this inspirational and practical guidebook will help dog owners explore their pup’s unique needs and interests—letting them lead the way to adventure.
From hiking a dog-friendly mountain, to exploring the neighborhood on a smell walk, to painting, traveling, howling, or practicing “doga” poses in your own backyard, Adventure Dogs has something for every breed, personality, activity level, and dog parent. A happy dog makes for a happier life—why not go out and have an adventure together, today?
ADVENTURE DOGS $19.95 US • £14.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0783-4
8 x 8 in, 176 pp, full-color photographs throughout, unjacketed
Rights: WE Pets/Dogs On Sale: October
FERN WATT is an author, traveler, writer, and dog parent based in Los Angeles. Her career and passion for travel has taken her to over 30 countries, and her writing has been published by the Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, and more. Foreword by SETH CASTEEL, bestselling author of Underwater Dogs.
MAYBE THIS WILL HELP
How to Feel Better When Things Stay the Same By Michelle Rial
Maybe This Will Help shares more of the funny and relatable graphs that fans of Am I Overthinking This? know and love, plus the honest stories that make those graphs so poignant. Michelle Rial brings to light her struggles with chronic pain, grief, and creative uncertainty in a way that reflects the universality of dealing with the unexpected and the unthinkable. Equal parts funny and moving, this book delves into the more serious side of things, finding levity and collective experience in the invisible difficulties so many of us face. Through humorous charts and intimate essays, Rial explores the big things that can feel unmanageable and celebrates the everyday humor that keeps us moving forward.
MICHELLE RIAL’s work has been featured by the New Yorker, USA Today, and Vulture, among others. She lives in San Francisco, California.
MAYBE THIS WILL HELP? $14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1125-1
7 x 7 in, 160 pp, full-color images throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Self-Help/Self-Care On Sale: September Also available: Am I Overthinking This?
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-7586-7
A LIBRARY OF MISREMEMBERED BOOKS
When We’re Searching for a Book but Have Forgotten the Title • By Marina Luz How to find a beloved book when you can’t recall its title or its author? Inspired by this all-too-common reader’s dilemma, artist Marina Luz creates paintings of book covers based on the descriptions we use when we can’t remember their titles—mining Internet book-search forums for the quirky, vague, and often hilarious language we come up with in these moments. Titles like Cat, Possibly Named Henry, It Was All a Dream, or Something-Something, Beverly Hills invite readers to dream up their contents, an exercise as entertaining as trying to guess the real books behind them. A tribute to the indelible impression books leave on our souls, if not always perfectly on our memories, this treasure of a book is a gift that will spark knowing smiles for bibliophiles.
MARINA LUZ is an award-winning illustrator and designer based in Oakland, California.
A LIBRARY OF MISREMEMBERED BOOKS $12.95 US • £9.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-7159-3
4½ x 6 in, 96 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Bibliophiles/Humor On Sale: October
MY NAME’S YOURS, WHAT’S ALASKA?
A Memoir • By Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 With Thomas Flannery
Before RuPaul’s Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by the daring and the quick-witted, with maximum energy and minimal budget. This is the story of one of the galaxy’s greatest queens, Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, as she transforms from wearing dresses made of trash bags because she has to, to wearing dresses made of trash bags because she wants to. Finally coming clean on her home planet (Earth), this dishy, visual memoir tells the stories that shaped Alaska into an All Star: from prom king to the House of Haunt, to the very public breakup that almost destroyed her. Intimate and alluring with exclusive photography throughout and illustrations by the author, this book is the ultimate backstage pass.
ALASKA THUNDERFUCK 5000, primarily known mononymously as Alaska, is a drag performer and recording artist best known for competing in the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and as the winner of the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. She currently co-hosts the hit podcast Race Chaser with Alaska & Willam, and continues to inspire the people of Earth with her unmistakable brand of irreverent humor and extra-terrestrial glamour. THOMAS FLANNERY is a frequent book collaborator who has worked on several New York Times bestselling titles. He is based in New York.
MY NAME’S YOURS, WHAT’S ALASKA $24.95 US • £18.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0322-5
6 x 8 in, 240 pp, full-color images throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Memoir On Sale: November
Also available in digital audio edition: Audio ISBN: My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska 978-1-7972-1-5938
Also Available: Diva Rules
$24.95 US • £17.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-4232-6
FLAVORS OF THE SUN
The Sahadi’s Guide to Understanding, Buying, and Using Middle Eastern Ingredients • By Christine Sahadi Whelan • Photographs by Kristin Teig Sumac, Urfa pepper, preserved lemons. The ingredients used throughout the Middle East have endless potential to transform food—once you know how to use them. From the proprietor of the iconic Sahadi’s market in Brooklyn, this comprehensive guide showcases the versatility of vibrant Middle Eastern ingredients in over 120 simple dishes, including starters, salads, soups, family-friendly meals, and desserts. With sections devoted to Bright, Savory, Spiced, Nutty, and Sweet accents, this cookbook offers inspiration, techniques, and intensely flavorful recipes for using everything from Aleppo pepper to za’atar with confidence. Also included are no-recipe recipes to help build up your flavor intuition so you can effortlessly use, and use up, any of the featured spices, condiments, and preserves. This beautiful volume is encased in an embossed patterned cover that mimics the iconic tile found at Sahadi’s.
FLAVORS OF THE SUN $35.00 US • £26.00 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8245-2
8 x 11 in, 352 pp, full-color photographs throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Food/Middle Eastern On Sale: September
CHRISTINE SAHADI WHELAN is the culinary director and a fourth-generation co-owner of Sahadi’s, a specialty food store in Brooklyn, New York, established in 1890.
OH HELL NO!
And Other Ways to Set Some Damn Boundaries Essays by Sara Ahmed and Dani Katz
Nope. No, thank you. Oh hell no! There’s a time for yes—and there’s a time for no. This collection of art and essays is a muchneeded reminder to say “no” to anything that might waste one’s precious energy. Readers will reclaim their time with the help of these sassy illustrated sayings and astute insights. Featuring passionate prose from feminist scholar Sara Ahmed and actionable advice from author and journalist Dani Katz—plus an eye-catching translucent flame pattern spot varnished onto the front cover—Oh Hell No! is the ultimate naysayer’s manifesto and a timely celebration of the joy of saying “no,” a two-letter word to live by.
SARA AHMED is a feminist writer and independent scholar. She lives in a small village in Cambridgeshire in the UK. DANI KATZ is a Los Angeles–based journalist and language consultant.
OH HELL NO! $14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8070-0
5 x 7 in, 96 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Inspiration/Advice On Sale: August
PAJAMA PILATES
40 Exercises for Stretching, Strengthening, and Toning at Home By Maria Mankin • Illustrated by Maja Tomljanovic
This fun guide makes it easy to get fit at home. Featuring 40 easy-to-follow exercises, Pajama Pilates provides short Pilatesbased workouts designed to tone muscles, release tension, and increase flexibility. Each exercise includes simple step-by-step instructions, notes on the practice’s physical benefits, and modification options, plus cheerful illustrations of pajama-clad people demonstrating each pose. Simple to follow and with no special equipment required (just pj’s!), this accessible take on a popular exercise technique is an encouraging companion, whether you’re working from home, avoiding the gym, or looking for simple ways to stay healthy.
MARIA MANKIN is a certified Pilates instructor and former circus performer based in Portland, Oregon. MAJA TOMLJANOVIC is a graphic designer based in Croatia.
PAJAMA PILATES $16.95 US • £12.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0708-7
6 x 6 in, 112 pp, padded cover with spot gloss, unjacketed
Rights: W Fitness/Pilates On Sale: August
ART BOOZEL
Cocktails Inspired by Modern and Contemporary Artists • By Jennifer Croll • Illustrated by Kelly Shami
Go on a boozy tour of art history with this collection of recipes for over 50 expertly crafted cocktails, each one a unique creation inspired by its namesake artist. From painters to sculptors, photographers, and more, each artist profiled is accompanied by a cocktail recipe that draws deeply from their life and work. Unwind with a refreshing tequila-watermelon Frida Kahlo. Spark some inspiration while sipping on a Salvador Dalí. Or mix it up with a colorfully sweet Yayoi Kusama. Art lovers and cocktail enthusiasts will love poring over this collection of engaging stories and pouring the unique recipes. Inventive and deliciously fun.
JENNIFER CROLL is the author of several books about cocktails, fashion, and culture. She lives in Vancouver, Canada. KELLY SHAMI is as an artist and a jewelry designer who lives in New York City.
ART BOOZEL $18.95 US • £13.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0298-3
6 x 8 in, 144 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Cocktails/Art On Sale: August
GOLD FOILSTAMPED COVER
MONEY MAGIC
Practical Wisdom and Empowering Rituals to Heal Your Finances By the Money Witch • Illustrated by Broobs
This fun-to-read guide to personal finance features a combination of practical advice and mystical rituals designed to help you manifest your money goals. Using a simple seven-step system, financial coach Jessie Susannah Karnatz—a.k.a. the Money Witch—provides an easy-to-follow method for taking control of your money with clarity and confidence (plus a few crystals!). Discover how to assess your financial landscape, overcome emotional blocks to success, and create an action plan for achieving your financial desires, plus self-care rituals and confidenceboosting meditations that encourage a money-making mindset. Written with warmth and humor, and brimming with expert wisdom and opulent illustrations, Money Magic makes a gorgeous and practical gift for recent graduates, modern mystics, and anyone who wants to afford the life they dream of.
JESSIE SUSANNAH KARNATZ (a.k.a. the Money Witch) is a financial coach and the founder of Money Witch, a company that uses practical financial tools and empowering rituals to help clients achieve their financial goals. She is based in San Francisco, California. BROOBS is an artist based in California’s Bay Area.
MONEY MAGIC $19.95 US • £14.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1035-3
6 x 8 in, 208 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, foil-stamped cover, unjacketed
Rights: W Personal Finance On Sale: December
Also available in digital audio edition: Audio ISBN: Money Magic 978-1-7972-1-5976
Imagination has no limit! Inspired by classic LEGO® bricks, these vibrant products are created for the builder, dreamer, and LEGO fan in all of us. Bring play into the everyday with an iconic brand that has sparked creativity for generations.
LEGO® BRICK ERASERS
$15.95 US • 978-1-4521-7963-6
LEGO® BRICK NOTEBOOK
$16.95 US • 978-1-4521-7965-0
LEGO® BRICK PLAYING CARDS
$16.95 • 978-1-7972-1071-1
LEGO® ICE CREAM DREAM 1000-PIECE PUZZLE
$17.95 US • 978-1-7972-1018-6
1 LEGO® BRICK NOTEBOOK
LEGO® MINIFIGURE FACES $16.95 US • 978-1-4521-7965-0
1000-PIECE PUZZLE hardcover, 7 x 9 in, 144 pp, lined pages $17.95 US • 978-1-7972-1019-3 with full-color spot art, 3-piece case,
Rights: W
LEGO® MINIFIGURE JOURNAL
$10.95 US • 978-1-4521-8199-8
LEGO® MINIFIGURE NOTES
$15.95 US • 978-1-4521-8228-5 [BACKLIST] POPULAR CULTURE
LEGO® MINIFIGURE 1000-PIECE PUZZLE
$17.95 US • 978-1-4521-8227-8
2 LEGO® BRICK ERASERS
$15.95 US • 978-1-4521-7963-6
die-cut box with tray, 4 x 5¼ x ¾ in, 8 erasers (2 each of 4 different colors),
Rights: W GUERRILLA GIRLS:
THE ART OF BEHAVING BADLY THE ART OF RAMONA QUIMBY
By the Guerrilla Girls
$30.00 HC • 978-1-4521-7581-2
8½ x 11 in, 192 pp, removable 3 Guerrilla Mask inside back cover, Rights: W FALL 2020 LEGO® PAINT PARTY 1000-PIECE PUZZLE $17.95 US • 978-1-4521-7970-4
LEGO® PAINT PARTY box, 11 x 9 in, 1000 puzzle pieces, 1000-PIECE PUZZLE 25 x 20 in assembled, full-color image, $17.95 US • 978-1-4521-7970-4 Rights: W
Sixty-Five Years of Illustrations from Beverly Cleary’s Beloved Books By Anna Katz Essays by Annie Barrows, and Jacqueline Rogers
$40.00 HC • 978-1-4521-7695-6
8 x 11 in, 256 pp, Rights: WE
LEGO® RAINBOW BRICKS 1000-PIECE PUZZLE FALL 2020
$17.95 US978-1-7972-1072-8 LEGO® STILL LIFE
WITH BRICKS
The Art of Everyday Play By Michelle Clair and Lydia Ortiz
$18.95 HC • 978-1-4521-7962-9
8 x 8 in, 144 pp, Rights: US, CAN, UK, AUNZ, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, LEGO® STILL LIFE WITH BRICKS Denmark, Norway, Sweden, China, Korea $18.95 HC • 978-1-4521-7962-9 LEGO® SMALL PARTS LEGO® WE JUST CLICK
By Aled Lewis
$15.95 HC • 978-1-4521-8225-4
6½ x 6½ in, 64 pp, Rights: US, CAN, UK, AUNZ, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, China, Korea Little LEGO Love Stories By Aled Lewis
$15.95 HC • 978-1-4521-8231-5
5 x 7 in, 128 pp, Rights: WE
FALL 2020
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations LEGO® STILL LIFE WITH BRICKS!: 100 POSTCARDS are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2020 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. $$19.95 US • 978-1-4521-7964-3
4 LEGO® ICE CREAM DREAM 1000-PIECE PUZZLE $17.95 US • 978-1-7972-1018-6
box with lid, 11 x 9 in, 1000 full-color puzzle pieces, Rights: W
FALL 2020
5 LEGO® MINIFIGURE FACES 1000-PIECE PUZZLE $17.95 US • 978-1-7972-1019-3
LEGO® NOTE BRICK (BLUE-GREEN) box with lid, 11 x 9 in, 1000 full-color $12.95 US • 978-1-4521-7969-8 puzzle pieces, Rights: W
FALL 2020
THE BOOB BOOK LEGO® NOTE BRICK THE SECRETS OF LEGO® HOUSE
(YELLOW-ORANGE) $40.00 HC • 978-1-4521-8229-2 $12.95 US • 978-1-4521-8039-7
Illustrated by Kristina Micotti
$14.95 HC • 978-1-4521-7759-5
6 x 6 in, 112 pp, Rights: W ADULT / [P] 800 759 0190 / [F] 800 286 9471 / CHRONICLEBOOKS.COM
MERRY JANE’S THE CBD SOLUTION: SEX
How Cannabis, CBD, and Other Plant Allies Can Change Your Everyday Life By Merry Jane Photographs by Julia Stotz Illustrations by Merijn Hoz
$19.95 HC • 978-1-4521-7791-5
5 x 7 in, 208 pp, Rights: W
FALL 2020
MERRY JANE’S THE CBD SOLUTION: WELLNESS
How Cannabis, CBD, and Other Plant Allies Can Change Your Everyday Life By Merry Jane 6 LEGO® MINIFIGURE 1000-PIECE PUZZLE $17.95 US • 978-1-4521-8227-8 Photographs by Julia Stotz Illustrations by Tyler Spangler $19.95 HC • 978-1-4521-7790-8 box with lid, 11 x 9 in, 1000 full-color 5 x 7 in, 208 pp, Rights: W puzzle pieces, Rights: W FALL 2020
A HAPPY LIFE IN AN OPEN RELATIONSHIP
The Essential Guide to a Healthy and Fulfilling Nonmonogamous Love Life By Susan Wenzel
$19.95 PB • 978-1-4521-7807-3
6 x 8 in, 184 pp, Rights: NAM
THE ASTROLOGY OF LOVE & SEX
A Modern Compatibility Guide By Annabel Gat Illustrated by Jess Rotter
$19.95 HC • 978-1-4521-7343-6
6 x 8 in, 288 pp, Rights: W
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED
A Little Life Advice from LEGO® Minifigures By Aled Lewis Unlike your favorite LEGO® sets, life doesn’t come with instructions. Until now! LEGO® minifigures have learned some important lessons in their 40 years as one of the world’s most collectible toys. In Instructions Included, they share their sage wisdom in a joke- and pun-filled collection of do’s and don’ts for navigating everyday challenges. For those about to graduate into the real world, or for those of us already immersed in it, this hilarious and heartfelt little book of minifigure insight is a memorable set of instructions for a happy, laughter-filled, life.
ALED LEWIS is an illustrator, creator, LEGO® fan, and the author of Small Parts and We Just Click. He lives in England with his wife and two sons who, coincidentally, also love LEGO® bricks.
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED $15.95 US • £11.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8230-8
5 x 7 in, 112 pp, full-color images throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W LEGO/Humor On Sale: February 2022
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2021 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
Also available:
LEGO® Small Parts
$15.95 US • £11.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8225-4 LEGO® We Just Click
$15.95 US • £11.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8231-5
I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: JACINDA ARDERN
on kindness, empathy & strength
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0726-1 Rights: X: AUNZ I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: RUTH BADER GINSBURG
on equality, determination & service
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0016-3 Rights: X: AUNZ, Japan I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: STEPHEN CURRY
on family, determination & passion
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0019-4 X: Japan I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: GLORIA STEINEM
on integrity, empathy & authenticity
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0018-7 Rights: X: AUNZ, Japan
I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: GRETA THUNBERG
on truth, courage & saving the planet
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0274-7 X: AUNZ, Japan, S. Africa I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: BRYAN STEVENSON
on equality, justice & compassion
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0273-0 X: Japan I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: SIMONE BILES
on family, confidence & persistence
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0022-4
Photographs and interviews by Geoff Blackwell, (photographs of Nelson Mandela © Nelson R. Mandela, photographs by Andrew Zuckerman), 4½ x 7 in, 80 pp, hardcover, Rights: XAUNZ, X South Africa, unless otherwise indicated.
PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NELSON MANDELA FOUNDATION. ROYALTIES FROM SALES SUPPORT THE FREE DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL FROM THIS INSPIRING SERIES TO COUNTRIES WITH DEVELOPING AND TRANSITIONING ECONOMIES.
I Know This to Be True Empty Display FREE • 978-1-4521-8963-5
24-copy empty display
I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: AYESHA CURRY
on family, food & community
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0023-1 I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE: RENÉ REDZEPI
on teamwork, creativity & kindness
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0020-0
I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE:
guiding principles of Nelson Mandela
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0017-0 X: AUNZ, Japan, S. Africa
BAKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
50+ Treats for a Festive Season • By Sarah Kieffer
From Sarah Kieffer, author of 100 Cookies and beloved baker behind thevanillabeanblog.com, comes a festive holiday baking book to celebrate this very special time of year. Here you’ll find recipes for classic and unique treats for seasonal brunches, cookie swaps, and all those Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve parties. Here, too, are edible gifts to give family and friends, and delicious baked goods to get you through the long winter months after the holidays have ended. Think: Triple Chocolate Peppermint Bark, Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Scones, Pear-Almond Danish Bread, Hot Chocolate Cake, and Crème Brûlée Pumpkin Pie. With cozy holiday imagery and accessible yet innovative recipes, this is a go-to cookbook for baking enthusiasts, anyone who loves the holiday season, and, of course, fans of Sarah and her hugely popular cookie book 100 Cookies.
SARAH KIEFFER is the Minnesota-based blogger behind thevanillabeanblog.com, author of 100 Cookies, and creator of the bang-the-pan cookie technique.
BAKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS $24.95 US • £18.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8075-5
7½ x 9 in, 224 pp, full-color photographs throughout, ribbon page marker, unjacketed
Rights: W Baking On Sale: September Also available: 100 Cookies
$27.50 US • £21.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8073-1
LITTLE WOMEN
The Complete Novel, Featuring the Characters’ Letters and Manuscripts, Written and Folded by Hand By Louisa May Alcott • Curated by Barbara Heller
For anyone who loves Little Women, this book illuminates a favorite story in a whole new way. In Louisa May Alcott’s classic tale, the March sisters come alive through their letters and other writings. Laurie invites Jo to join him for a picnic and “all sorts of larks,” showing their friendship’s unbridled joy. Each of the girls’ personalities is perfectly encapsulated in the letters they pen to Marmee. And Jo’s heart-wrenching poem “My Beth” speaks to the profound bond between sisters. As you read this deluxe edition of the novel, you will find pockets throughout containing replicas of all 17 significant letters and paper ephemera from the story, re-created with beautiful calligraphy and attention to historical detail. A textured cover and copper-foilstamped design make this a volume to treasure. Pull out each letter, peruse its contents, and be transported to the parlor of the March family home.
LITTLE WOMEN $40.00 US • £30.00 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0891-6
7½ x 9 in, 352 pp, 11 glassine pockets, 17 hand-folded letters and paper ephemera, foil-stamped and textured cover, shrink-wrapped, unjacketed
Rights: W Literature On Sale: September
PRAISE FOR HELLER’S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE:
—The Washington Post
“Even beyond the minute care taken in the handwriting, the letters in Heller’s edition of Pride and Prejudice are painstakingly detailed, from the style of folding...to the postal markings and wax imprints indicating price, mileage, date, etc.... These letters, with the various character traits that their appearances indicate, can bring 21st-century readers closer to Austen’s world.”
—Smithsonian magazine
“ The concept has been so well executed that the inclusion of the ‘real’ letters brings a completely unexpected quality to the novel—an element of surprise and delight that emphasizes the importance of letter-writing in the 18th century and cleverly echoes Jane Austen’s own mastery of the art of correspondence.”
—Regency magazine
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832–1888) was an American author, best loved for her classic story Little Women. BARBARA HELLER is a set decorator for film and television and a writer and director of award-winning short films. Her previous books include a special edition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. She lives in New York City.
Also available: Pride and Prejudice
$40.00 US • £30.00 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8457-9
A NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER HOW TO BE A WILDFLOWER!
HOW TO BE A MOONFLOWER
A Field Guide • By Katie Daisy
Discover the world that awakens after everyone else has gone to sleep. In this lavishly illustrated book, New York Times bestselling artist Katie Daisy explores the mystery and magic of the nighttime. Join her on a journey from dusk to dawn, complete with quotes, poems, meditations, field guides to different nocturnal flora and fauna, and charts that map out the cosmos. From night-blooming flowers to cozy campfires, from moon baths to meteor showers, Katie Daisy’s lush illustrations capture the beauty that comes to life in the darkness.
A certified moon-lover, KATIE DAISY lives and works in the countryside near Bend, Oregon. Her paintings capture the essence of living in harmony with nature, and her New York Times bestselling book, How to Be a Wildflower, is also available from Chronicle Books.
HOW TO BE A MOONFLOWER $19.95 US • £14.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0191-7
6 x 8 in, 208 pp, full-color images throughout, silver metallic ink, unjacketed
Rights: W Nature/Art On Sale: August Also available: How to Be a Wildflower
$19.95 US • £13.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-4268-5
JULIA MORGAN
An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect By Victoria Kastner
Julia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. She was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first licensed to practice architecture in California. Over the first half of the 20th century, she left an indelible mark on the American West. Her remarkable 700 creations include private residences, YWCAs, and the iconic Hearst Castle. Morgan spent 30 years constructing this opulent estate for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst—forging a lifelong friendship and creative partnership with him. Victoria Kastner draws on interviews, letters, and Morgan’s diaries, including never-beforepublished reflections on art and her life experiences. This compelling biography—featuring over 100 archival images and full-color photographs printed throughout—introduces Julia Morgan as both a pioneering architect and a captivating individual.
VICTORIA KASTNER spent more than three decades as Hearst Castle’s official historian, and her previous books include the definitive trilogy of its history. Now an independent researcher and lecturer, she resides in Los Osos, California.
JULIA MORGAN $32.50 US • £21.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0563-2
8 x 10 in, 240 pp, color and b/w photographs throughout, jacketed
Rights: W Biography/Architecture On Sale: October
Also available in digital audio edition: Audio ISBN: Julia Morgan 978-1-7972-1-5952
Also available: Everything She Touched
The Life of Ruth Asawa $29.95 US • £21.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-7440-2
HORIZONTAL PARENTING
How to Entertain Your Kid While Lying Down By Michelle Woo • Illustrated by Dasha Tolstikova
In the marathon of modern parenting, everyone needs a break—just 10 precious minutes to rest your body and tune out the chaos. Enter horizontal parenting, the super-simple hack for any parent, anywhere. With creative and practical advice for overworked parents and caregivers who “just need a minute,” this book includes 50 fun, effective, and hilarious games to play with toddlers and children—while lying down. Activities range from “Don’t Wake the Giant” to “Hide-and-Seek-ish” to “What’s on My Butt?”—giving children a chance to release some energy while you catch your breath (and maybe even a few z’s). All you need is a comfortable surface, a few household items, and your child’s imagination, and you too can master the sanity-saving art of horizontal parenting.
MICHELLE WOO is an award-winning journalist. She was the parenting editor at Lifehacker, where she wrote about tricks and strategies to make life as a parent easier, and even fun. Her work has appeared on CNN, Jezebel, Gizmodo, Narratively, and in USA Today. She lives in Southern California. DASHA TOLSTIKOVA is an award-winning author and illustrator. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the New Yorker, among others. Dasha lives in New York City.
HORIZONTAL PARENTING $14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1134-3
8 x 6 in, 112 pp, full-color Illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Parenting/Humor On Sale: August Also available: M*mmy Cusses
$14.95 HC • £10.99 UK 978-1-7972-0412-3
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE DARTH VADER AND SON SERIES! NEARLY 3 MILLION SOLD!
STAR WARS: A VADER FAMILY SITHMAS
By Jeffrey Brown
Sithmas time is here, and the Vader family—little Luke, Leia, and the Dark Lord of the Sith—are busy trimming the tree, hanging their stockings, building stormtrooper snowmen, and listening for Santa’s tauntons on the roof. This sweetly funny seasonal celebration sees Vader doing his best to raise his rebellious kids while running the galactic Empire and navigating holiday cheer (including the Imperial gift exchange). Featuring Force-wielding snowball fights, gingerbread Death Stars, sledding with Han Solo, and much more, this charming family album of festivity in Jeffrey Brown’s now-classic New York Times bestselling Vader series is the stocking stuffer of the season for fans across the galaxy far, far away.
JEFFREY BROWN is the Eisner Award–winning artist and author of the Darth Vader and Son series. A lifelong Star Wars fan, he lives in Chicago.
STAR WARS: A VADER FAMILY SITHMAS $14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0773-5
6½ x 6½ in, 64 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, foil-stamped cover, unjacketed
Rights: W Star Wars/Christmas/Humor On Sale: October
STAR WARS: YODA ONE FOR ME
A Little Book of Love from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Tell the person you love that Yoda One for Me with this sweet book featuring beloved Star Wars characters and heartfelt, funny sentiments and artwork on the theme of love and friendship. From BB-8 holding a rose (“I am the droid you are looking for”) to an Obi-Wan for Me box of chocolates, a retro videogame style Vader surrounded by hearts, Boba Fett as Cupid, and Chewbacca holding the Woo Key to your Heart, this charming collection of art created by Lucasfilm staff and fan favorite artists Jeffrey Brown and Katie Cook is the perfect gift for a special someone in your own galaxy, not so far away.
STAR WARS: YODA ONE FOR ME $9.95 US • £6.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0595-3
4½ x 6 in, 64 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Star Wars/Humor/Love On Sale: January
New York Times Bestseller New York Times Bestseller Also available: Darth Vader and Son
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-0655-7 Vader’s Little Princess
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-1869-7
RUSSIAN TALES
Traditional Stories of Quests and Enchantments Illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova A mysterious girl is born from the snow.
A king sends his best soldier on a journey to the edge of destruction.
On the other side of a fiery river, Baba Yaga is waiting.
Rediscover the magic of Russian folktales in a breathtaking illustrated volume. This collection of traditional stories will sweep you away to the birch forests and ornate palaces of Russia. Blending whimsical magic with magnificent drama, the tales come to life alongside intricate contemporary art in this special edition.
DINARA MIRTALIPOVA is a self-taught illustrator and designer. Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, she grew up steeped in Uzbek and Russian folklore that still influences her work. She now lives in Sagamore Hills, Ohio.
RUSSIAN TALES $24.95 US • £18.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0969-2
7½ x 9 in, 160 pp, 19 full-color illustrations, textured and foilstamped cover, ribbon page marker, unjacketed
Rights: W Literature/Folktales On Sale: September
SIXTEEN STORIES, INCLUDING: Ivan Tsarevich, the Fire-Bird, and the Gray Wolf The Baba Yaga Story of Vasilisa with the Golden Tress, and of Ivan the Pea The Snow Child
Marya Morevna
Also available: Tales of East Africa
$24.95 US • £17.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8258-2
Monstrous Tales
$24.95 US • £17.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-8259-9
THRIVING
Follow Your Dreams One Step at a Time By Carey Jones • Illustrated by Bodil Jane
Whether you’re a recent graduate or ready to set out on a new chapter in your life, you will love this book that encourages you on your way. Although there’s no big secret to achieving success, there are a bunch of little secrets (OK, more like ideas) that will help you make things happen—no matter what life throws your way. Stylishly illustrated by beloved artist Bodil Jane, and featuring advice on everything from making a killer first impression to speaking up for yourself, this book will inspire you to unlock your potential and thrive.
CAREY JONES is an editor and writer whose work runs the gamut, from lifestyle books to educational magazines. She lives in Denver, Colorado. BODIL JANE is an Amsterdam-based illustrator who makes detailed, colorful pieces centered on women’s daily lives and achievements.
THRIVING $14.95 US • £12.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0397-3
5 x 7 in, 80 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Advice/Self-Help On Sale: October
Winter Citrus + Avocado Salad Mexican Beer Fondue with Homemade Tortilla Chips Tater Tot Nachos, a.k.a. Tatchos Classic Beef Stew with Cheesy Garlic Bread Chai Bundt Cake
Tangerine Margarita
APRÈS ALL DAY
65+ Cozy Recipes to Share with Family and Friends By Kelley Epstein • Photographs by Ren Fuller Après-ski is more than just an afternoon beer in the lodge. It’s an opportunity to gather with friends and family over delicious food and drinks during the cold winter months. This cozy cookbook invites home cooks of all levels to embrace the après culture all season long, whether they’re the first skier on the mountain or a nonskier who prefers to snuggle by the fireplace. There are recipes here for every meal—because yes, you really can “après all day.” With beautiful photography of mountain scenery, helpful tips on cooking at altitude, fun sidebars featuring must-know ski lingo, ideas for game night, and more, this is an essential addition to every cabin kitchen.
KELLEY EPSTEIN is a personal chef and the food blogger behind mountainmamacooks.com. She lives in Park City, Utah. REN FULLER is a food and lifestyle photographer based in Los Angeles.
APRÈS ALL DAY $27.50 US • £21.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0786-5
6¾ x 9¾ in, 224 pp, 65 full-color photographs, unjacketed
Rights: W Food On Sale: August
THE ART OF ENCANTO
By Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones • Foreword by Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Charise Castro Smith •Preface by Jennifer Lee
The Art of Encanto presents the story behind this thrilling new feature film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. This companion book features stunning artwork from the film’s creation, along with character explorations, storyboards, color- scripts, and many more details from the creative team, for aspiring artists, animators, and fans alike.
JUAN PABLO REYES LANCASTER JONES was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, and is currently working in creative development at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Includes a preface by JENNIFER LEE, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
THE ART OF ENCANTO $42.50 US • £30.00 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0086-6
11 x 9 in, 176 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, shrink-wrapped, jacketed
Rights: W Film/Animation/Art On Sale: November Also available: The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon
$42.50 US • £30.00 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0297-6
The Art of Frozen 2
$40.00 US • £29.00 UK HC • 978-1-4521-6949-1
HOLOGRAPHIC FOIL ON COVER AND PAGE EDGES
COLOR, FORM, AND MAGIC
Use the Power of Aesthetics for Creative and Magical Work • By Nicole Pivirotto Color and form are powerful conduits to emotion and intuition, and when used with purpose, they can help you attract the energy you want and manifest your intentions. In this book, designer and intuitive Nicole Pivirotto explores in clear-eyed chapters the power of colors, shapes, and symbols, and offers guidance on how to develop or expand a magic, or a magical creative, practice incorporating these visual tools. Inside are plenty of tips for amplifying your practice—such as color meditations, aligning with moon cycles, or spell ideas like altardesigning with color, or creating wall art from a custom sigil. For modern seekers and visual thinkers, this book is the gift of unlocking your full potential and having creative fun at the same time. And with striking holographic accents and a contemporary design, the book itself is a testament to the magic of aesthetics.
NICOLE PIVIROTTO is a Brooklyn-based designer, art director, and the creator of Aesthetic Magic, a creative studio and product line that cultivates healing and magic through art and design.
COLOR, FORM, AND MAGIC $18.95 US • £13.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0356-0
6 x 8 in, 112 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, 8 full-color photographs, holographic foil-stamped cover and page edges, unjacketed
Rights: W Art/Metaphysics On Sale: September Also available: Prism Oracle
$19.95 US • £17.99 UK BOX • 978-1-7972-0355-3
PAWMISTRY
Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe with Cats By Megan Lynn Kott From the past in their paws to the future predicted by leftover kibble, discover the true magic of cats in this hilarious guide to feline divination. From the creator of Cat Tarot, Pawmistry is a tongue-in-cheek guide to various types of divination and mystical arts to practice with your cat. Using step-by-step instructions, messages and portents may be delivered by scattered cat toys, particular tail positions, and sleeping on your face. What does that barf in your shoe really mean? Each section includes write-in pages to record your cat’s messages from the universe, and a removable, fold-out Feline Divination Board will allow you to take your arcane partnership to the next level.
MEGAN LYNN KOTT is a Milwaukee-based illustrator and author of Cat Lady Old Maid, Cat Tarot, Unfamiliar Familiars, and Go Fetch. She has collaborated with Maximum Fun, Tea Collection, Kitten Lady, and others. Her first word was “kitty.”
PAWMISTRY $14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0959-3
6 x 8 in, 120 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, pocket in back cover with fold-out paper divination board, unjacketed
Rights: W Pets/Mysticism/Humor On Sale: October Also available: Cat Tarot
$19.95 US • £16.99 UK 978-1-4521-7363-4
Unfamiliar Familiars
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0077-4 Cats Are the Worst
$14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-4521-7889-9
CHEESE, ILLUSTRATED
Notes, Pairings, and Boards By Rory Stamp • Illustrated by Holly Exley A true celebration of cheese, this book features 50 cheeses from around the world, along with interesting tidbits, tips for enjoying them, and guides for creating unique cheese plates for any palate. A delicious companion for any cheese lover and a lovely host gift, it covers everything from favorite standbys (Brie, Cheddar, Gouda) to European delicacies (Manchego, Tallegio, Tomme de Savoie). Whether you’re looking for a special cheese to savor, several options to share with friends, or just a new way to enjoy one of the world’s most perfect foods, this book is just the thing—alongside a cheese knife, of course.
RORY STAMP is an award-winning cheesemonger and all-around cheese enthusiast. He lives and works in Petaluma, California. HOLLY EXLEY is an illustrator and watercolor enthusiast. She lives in the Peak District, United Kingdom.
CHEESE, ILLUSTRATED $19.95 US • £14.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0589-2
6 x 6 in, 144 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, unjacketed
Rights: W Food/Cheese On Sale: August
THE BRIDESMAID HANDBOOK
A Helpful Guide for Staying Organized and Having Fun By Heather Lee • Illustrated by Agnes Bic Smart, helpful, and honest, The Bridesmaid Handbook lets you be your most brilliant bridesmaid self with lots of tips, advice, interactive materials, and a healthy dose of self-care strategies. There’s nothing quite like being a bridesmaid. From throwing love-filled celebrations to wearing fabulous outfits, it can be one of the most unique and rewarding experiences of your life. Just as important, it is a beautiful expression of your commitment and love for your bestie. But let’s not kid ourselves—it can also be a lot of work. With this practical guide by your side, you’ll be ready for anything. From tips on finding the best outfit (jumpsuits are the new power suit) to advice on sticky situations (it’s okay, you can say no), The Bridesmaid Handbook has got you covered.
HEATHER LEE is a writer, editor, and florist based in Oakland, California. She is currently the managing editor for Minted’s lifestyle blog Julep.
THE BRIDESMAID HANDBOOK $18.95 US • £13.99 UK PB • 978-1-7972-0732-2
5 x 7 in, 248 pp, full-color images throughout, flexi-binding with flaps, foil-stamped cover
Rights: W Weddings/Bridesmaid On Sale: August
YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY
Destination Elopements, Intimate Ceremonies, and Other Nontraditional Nuptials By Kim Olsen and Scott Shaw
There are many ways to celebrate a marriage that don’t require an inflated budget and months of stressful planning. For couples who want to do things a little differently, Your Wedding, Your Way is a practical guide to planning a celebration that is financially reasonable and feels true to them. This one-stop resource is full of helpful advice and how-tos, fun sidebars and listicles, and anecdotes from real couples. In a soft-touch paperback with foil on the cover, a handy interior pocket, and a sparkly elastic closure, this is a must-have for modern couples of all ages and sexualities who want to celebrate their love on their own terms.
KIM OLSEN is a freelance writer who has authored pieces for Runner’s World andWashingtonian. She lives in Washington, DC. SCOTT SHAW is a Washington, DC–based entrepreneur and the author of Let’s Elope, the first book on this topic.
YOUR WEDDING, YOUR WAY $22.95 US • £17.99 UK PB • 978-1-7972-0299-0
6 x 8 in, 224 pp, full-color spot illustrations throughout, interior pocket, elastic band closure, paperback with flaps
Rights: W Weddings On Sale: December
SOUTHERN GRIT
100+ Down-Home Recipes for the Modern Cook By Kelsey Barnard Clark Photographs by Antonis Achilleos Here is a modern take on Southern cooking and entertaining from preeminent chef, multitasking mom, proud Southerner, and 2016 Top Chef winner and Fan Favorite Kelsey Barnard Clark. In Southern Grit, Kelsey presents more than 100 accessible recipes that are made to be shared with family and friends, including Bomb Nachos, Savannah Peach Sangria, Roasted Chicken and Drippin’ Veggies, and six variations of Icebox Cookies. Also featured are Kelsey’s tips for stocking the pantry, hosting with ease, and keeping your house guest-ready (with or without toddlers), as well as beautiful photography throughout. Brimming with the charm and flavors of the Deep South, this is the not-to-be-missed kitchen companion for home cooks who love Southern food.
KELSEY BARNARD CLARK is the founder/chef at KBC, and the winner and Fan Favorite of Top Chef Season 16. She lives in Alabama. ANTONIS ACHILLEOS is a still-life photographer specializing in food and drink photography based in Alabama.
SOUTHERN GRIT $29.95 US • £21.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0557-1
7¼ x 10 in, 256 pp, 75 full-color photographs, jacketed
Rights: W Food On Sale: August
YOU’RE A GOOD FRIEND, CAPYBARA
Whether they’re sharing their favorite snacks, laughing along with your best jokes, or cheering you on through thick and thin, capybaras know what it means to be a good friend. This lighthearted ode to friendship is delivered by capybaras, gentle giants who are known for their calm demeanor and social friendships with other animals, from dogs and monkeys to turtles and birds. This gift book features charming photography of these cuddly creatures and their assorted animal companions, paired with sweet advice and odes to friendship, straight from nature’s experts. This celebration of the capybara’s community, love, and kindness toward everyone—regardless of whether they have hooves, claws, or shells—is a must-have gift for friends of all kinds.
YOU’RE A GOOD FRIEND, CAPYBARA $14.95 US • £10.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-1057-5
6 x 6 in, 80 pp, full-color photographs throughout, unjacketed puffy cover
Rights: W Animals/Friendship On Sale: September Also available: Cute Animals for Hard Times
$12.95 US • £9.99 UK HC • 978-1-7972-0331-7
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