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CONTENTS Grant Park Leonard Pitts, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................... 2 All Jokes Aside Raymond Lambert and Chris Bournéa.................................................................... 4 Strayhorn Edited by Alyce Claerbaut and David Schlesinger. ............................................................. 5 Grandbaby Cakes Jocelyn Delk Adams.. . . . . . . . . . . .............................................................................. 6 Dinner at Home JeanMarie Brownson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................................................................. 8 Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes Laura Frankel. ......................................................................... 9 Ina’s Kitchen Ina Pinkney.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................................................................. 9 Behind the Smile Jeannie Morris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................................................ 10 Red Velvet Underground Freda Love Smith. ........................................................................... 11 The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bears Chicago Tribune Staff............. 11 The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook Schulman, Lane, Worthington, and Moles..................... 12 A Century of Progress Chicago Tribune Staff. ........................................................................... 12 ag at e d i g i ta l .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................................... ......... 13
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his season brings some exciting new products of existing relationships here at Agate. First, we are bringing out Grant Park, our fifth book by Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist Leonard Pitts, Jr. In 2012, Agate Bolden published Pitts’s previous novel Freeman to wide acclaim, and everyone here at Agate is proud to be publishing what we think will be his most success-
ful book yet. In partnership with the Chicago Tribune, we are publishing two new historical photo
books—The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bears and A Century of Progress—as well as a recipe
collection from “Dinner at Home” columnist JeanMarie Brownson, famed for her collaborations with Rick Bayless. We are also thrilled to introduce new voices this season, including that of acclaimed food blogger Jocelyn Delk Adams, whose Grandbaby Cakes is our premier fall cookbook debut. On her blog of the same name, Adams charms readers with sweet recipes and stories of her heritage—her book celebrates both culinary tradition and innovation, deliciously, via cake. Indie-rocker Freda Love Smith, in her memoir Red Velvet Underground, writes about the intersection of food, music, and family. And in All Jokes Aside, Raymond Lambert and Chris Bournéa chronicle Lambert’s journey from Wall Streeter to owner of the legendary Chicago comedy club that helped launch the careers of Steve
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GRANT PARK Leonard Pitts, Jr.
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eonard Pitts, Jr., the Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist, found breakout success and wide critical acclaim in 2012 with Freeman, his previous novel from Agate Bolden. Now Pitts returns with an even richer, more complex, and more suspenseful story—one that takes on the past 45 years of US race relations through the stories of two veteran journalists: a superstar black columnist and his unsung white editor. Grant Park, a page-turning and provocative look at black and white relations in contemporary America, blends the poignant and the absurd in a powerful narrative that showcases Pitts’s gift for telling emotionally wrenching stories.
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• Pitts has a huge following from his earlier novels, nonfiction, and three-times-weekly newspaper column, which is syndicated in more than 200 newspapers in dozens of major US markets • Combines the clean, accessible prose and riveting character work of Pitts’s previous novels with his mastery of historical storytelling in what is primed to be another breakthrough work • A powerful, important novel that plunges deeply into the national dialogue on race relations
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The novel begins in 1968, with Martin Luther King Jr.’s final days in Memphis. The setting then moves to the eve of the 2008 presidential election, and the novel cuts back and forth between the two eras as the tightly plotted story unfolds. Disillusioned and weary, columnist Malcolm Toussaint, fueled by yet another report of unarmed black men gunned down by police, hacks into his newspaper’s computer system to post an incendiary column that had been rejected by his editors. Toussaint then disappears, and his longtime editor, Bob Carson, is fired within hours of the column’s publication. While a furious Carson tries to find Toussaint—at the same time dealing with the reappearance of a lost love from his college days as a peace activist—Toussaint is abducted by two improbable but still-dangerous white supremacists plotting to bomb Obama’s planned rally in Grant Park. As Election Day unfolds, Toussaint and Carson are forced to remember the choices they made as idealistic, impatient young men, when both their lives were changed profoundly by their work in the civil rights movement. Forty years later, they are presented with an explosive opportunity to make peace with their respective pasts. Grant Park is an audacious and eloquent take on politics, race, and recent American history, and yet another demonstration that Pitts, beyond his identity as a lauded journalist, has emerged as an important voice in contemporary American fiction.
Leonard Pitts, Jr. is a nationally syndicated columnist for the Miami Herald and winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for commentary, in addition to many other awards. He is also the author of the novels Freeman (Agate Bolden, 2012) and Before I Forget (Agate Bolden, 2009); the collection Forward From This Moment: Selected Columns, 1994–2009, Daily Triumphs, Tragedies, and Curiosities (Agate Bolden, 2009); and Becoming Dad: Black Men and the Journey to Fatherhood (Agate Bolden, 2006). Born and raised in Southern California, Pitts now lives in suburban Washington, DC, with his wife and children. PRAISE FOR LEONARD PITTS, JR.’S NOVEL FREEMAN:
“A uniquely American epic . . . by a knowledgeable, compassionate, and relentlessly truthful writer.” —Howard Frank Mosher, Washington Post “In lyrical prose, Pitts unflinchingly and movingly portrays the period’s cruelties and triumphs.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “A pretty powerful love story.” —Audie Cornish, All Things Considered “Gorgeously written; a searing, wrenching read. Fans of Cold Mountain and Cormac McCarthy will love this story.” —Jennifer Weiner, author of The Next Best Thing “Leonard Pitts has a passion for history and a gift for storytelling. Both shine in this story of love and redemption.” —Gwen Ifill, PBS, author of The Breakthrough “Freeman is a myth of what’s humanly possible, a needed story about little-known heroism, and a shadow thrown forward to the struggles of American families in the 21st century.” —John Timpane, Philadelphia Inquirer “A wonderful, moving, riveting novel.” —Gabrielle Union, actress ALSO BY LEONARD PITTS, JR.:
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Freeman A page-turning historical novel set at the end of the Civil War, in which an escaped slave first returns to his old plantation and then walks across the ravaged South in search of his lost wife. Freeman is a love story—sweeping, generous, brutal, compassionate—about the feelings people were determined to honor, despite the enormous constraints of the times. 978-1-932841-64-0 | $16
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ALL JOKES ASIDE
Stand-Up Comedy Is a Phunny Business Raymond Lambert and Chris Bournéa Foreword by Chris Gardner
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n the 1990s, the legendary Chicago comedy club All Jokes Aside catapulted some of the biggest names in the business toward national prominence: Jamie Foxx, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, and Dave Chappelle, just to name a few. Behind the operation was Raymond Lambert, a twentysomething who left a six-figure salary and a promising career on Wall Street to open the comedy club. Lambert channeled his experiences in the cutthroat financial industry into what became the preeminent black comedy showcase in America—and then he lost it all.
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• Not only a behind-thescenes look at the world of show business, but also an inspiring book on business, entrepreneurship, and career change • Foreword by New York Times bestselling author of The Pursuit of Happyness Chris Gardner, who is author’s longtime friend and business mentor • Phunny Business has sold more than 50,000 DVD copies and continues to be aired on Showtime
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PRAISE FOR RAYMOND LAMBERT’S AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY PHUNNY BUSINESS:
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“Full of history and context and has a sense of humor befitting its subject matter.” —Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times “[One of ] the best documentaries of the year.” —Roger Ebert
All Jokes Aside: Stand-Up Comedy Is a Phunny Business is the wildly entertaining story of Lambert’s journey, a behind-thescenes look at the world of show business, and an inspiring tale for any dreamer and would-be entrepreneur. In 2012, Lambert released the documentary film Phunny Business, which profiled his iconic club through interviews with many of its most famous performers. All Jokes Aside provides an even deeper look into Lambert’s successes and failures, as well as the lessons he learned from running this unique black comedy showcase. For a decade, All Jokes Aside was an often-unheralded “star factory” that gave crucial early exposure to major talents. This book is chock-full of cautionary tales both humorous and dramatic, intimate details on the early careers of today’s star performers, and tangible guidance on how to build a business in the entertainment industry. Lambert’s storytelling is funny, insightful, and brutally honest. All Jokes Aside is a much-needed story of an important moment in black entertainment and an uplifting personal memoir of stepping out into the spotlight. Raymond Lambert is an entrepreneur, independent producer, and adjunct professor at Columbia College. He wrote and produced the award-winning documentary film Phunny Business, and is executive producer on Maya Angelou: The People’s Poet. He is the founder of the comedy club All Jokes Aside. Chris Bournéa is a journalist and documentary filmmaker. He is a contributing writer for the Columbus Dispatch, This Week Community News, and the Call and Post Newspaper, Ohio’s oldest and largest African-American newspaper. Chris Gardner is the CEO of Gardner Rich & Company, a multimillion-dollar brokerage with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Gardner’s memoir, The Pursuit of Happyness, was made into a feature film starring Will Smith in 2006.
STRAYHORN An Illustrated Life
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trayhorn: An Illustrated Life is a beautiful collection of photographs, essays, and ephemera celebrating Billy Strayhorn, one of the most important yet underappreciated contributors to 20th-century American music. Released in commemoration of Strayhorn’s centennial, this visually stunning coffee-table book offers intimate details of the composer’s life from musicians, scholars, and family. Perhaps best known for his 28-year collaborative role as Duke Ellington’s writing and arranging companion, Strayhorn has emerged in recent years as an even more important force in his role as a shaper of the jazz canon. Strayhorn delves into every stage of Billy’s career, from his abusive upbringing and early success to later partnerships with Lena Horne and the Copasetics. Chapters covering topics such as his music, family, intellectual pursuits, involvement with civil rights, and open homosexuality are artfully arranged and rich with insights. Featuring contributions from biographer David Hajdu, film director Rob Levi, music scholar Walter van de Leur, as well as lush photography, handwritten scores, and other rare memorabilia, this is a book to be treasured by jazz aficionados and music lovers everywhere. Strayhorn: An Illustrated Life lauds a beloved jazz legend and captures a prodigious legacy that will influence generations to come. Alyce Claerbaut served as an administrator at Northeastern Illinois University until her retirement in 2002. She presently holds the position of President, Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc. a family-owned music publishing company. In this role she interacts with music publishers, producers, and educators. She has sung professionally and is an active jazz advocate and promoter. Ms. Claerbaut was named “Chicagoan of the Year” in Jazz in 2011 by the Chicago Tribune. David Schlesinger is a writer and editor living in California.
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• Published in conjunction with Billy Strayhorn Songs Incorporated, the estate of the late composer, and released to commemorate his 100th birthday • Events around the country (New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, San Diego) will commemorate Strayhorn throughout the year, along with international conferences and festivals located in London and Amsterdam • Yearlong centennial celebration will culminate at the Billy Strayhorn Festival in Chicago, which involves many famous jazz artists and clubs throughout the city • Contributions from jazz greats and highly regarded writers, scholars, and musicians are included in each section of the book PRAISE FOR JAZZ LEGEND BILLY STRAYHORN
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“Billy Strayhorn was always the most unselfish, the most patient, and the most imperturbable, no matter how dark the day. I am indebted to him for so much of my courage since 1939. He was my listener, my most dependable appraiser.” —Duke Ellington
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GRANDBABY CAKES
Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories Jocelyn Delk Adams
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randbaby Cakes is the debut cookbook from award-winning food blogger Jocelyn Delk Adams, a fresh new voice in home baking. This book collects 48 vintage cake recipes, many featuring contemporary twists, along with the author’s gorgeous photography, family snapshots, and heartwarming memories of her family’s generations-old love of baking.
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• Author is a featured blogger for Better Homes & Gardens, Parade magazine, Ebony, and Pillsbury, where she is a brand ambassador • Blog of the same name attracts 140,000 hits per month and has more than 20,000 social media followers since founding in late 2012 • Partner with international brands such as Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Sur La Table, Driscoll Berries, Godiva, Sam’s Club, Safest Choice Eggs, Post Cereal, and Chobani • Author is winner of Yahoo’s 2012 Best Holiday Recipes Competition, finalist in The Kitchn’s Best Recipe Blog awards, and food blog nominee in 2013 Black Weblog Awards
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As a child, Adams and her family would routinely embark on the ten-hour journey from their home in Chicago to Winona, Mississippi, where she would watch her grandmother—affectionately called “Big Mama”—invent delicious, melt-in-your-mouth desserts. Over the years, Big Mama’s recipes became the fabric of their family heritage. Much like Adams’s nationally recognized blog of the same name, Grandbaby Cakes was written to honor her grandmother’s baking, showcase her own pastry work in an accessible way, and thank those who came before by passing on these edible family traditions. Grandbaby Cakes begins with helpful sections that introduce readers to baking tricks and techniques as well as ingredient tips and advice on kitchen equipment. The book is divided into six sections: Pound Cakes, Layer Cakes, Sheet Cakes, Baby Cakes (cupcakes and cakelettes), Celebration Cakes, and Seasonal Cakes. These bold, eclectic, and sophisticated recipes are based on Big Mama’s own centerpiece desserts, giving each cake something familiar mixed with something new. Grandbaby Cakes is for any baker, traditional or experimental, who wants recipes full of heart and soul—and a book worthy of passing from generation to generation.
PRAISE FOR JOCELYN DELK ADAMS, HER BLOG, AND GRANDBABY CAKES:
“Baker extraordinaire . . . a sweet celebration of the season.” —Better Homes & Gardens
“Dessert is in Jocelyn Delk Adams’s DNA. . . . [a] natural baker.” —Rachel Tepper, Yahoo! Food “A tribute to the women who taught Delk Adams life lessons while cooking, Grandbaby Cakes features a modern take on generations-old recipes.” —Chicago Sun-Times FA L L 20 15 SURREY
Jocelyn Delk Adams is the founder of Grandbaby Cakes, a food blog inspired by her grandmother and devoted to classic desserts and modern trends in pastry. Grandbaby Cakes has been featured by Better Homes & Gardens, Ebony, The New York Times, People, Food52, The Kitchn, the Chicago Sun-Times, and more. Adams is also the founder of A Charitable Confection, an anti-violence fundraiser featuring the top bakeries in Chicago.
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DINNER AT HOME
Kitchen-Tested Recipes to Enjoy with Family and Friends JeanMarie Brownson
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• Author is nationally syndicated bimonthly columnist for Chicago Tribune with strong name recognition in Chicago and across the country • Original kitchen-tested recipes adaptable to family dinners and parties, developed through Brownson’s three-decade career in professional kitchens, food journalism, and at home • Endearing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes tales of the food world accompany these trustworthy and delicious recipes
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ince 2007, the Chicago Tribune’s JeanMarie Brownson has chronicled her life spent cooking—for work, for family, and just for fun—in a bimonthly column featuring inventive and easy-to-make recipe ideas that readers adore. Now the very best of her columns, recipes, and stories have been carefully handpicked to create Brownson’s newest cookbook, Dinner at Home: Kitchen-Tested Recipes to Enjoy with Family and Friends. Brownson, a Chicago native, shares more than 100 recipes she developed at home that are perfect for weekday family dinners as well as parties with friends and loved ones. Brownson has long been a highly respected chef and food writer, from her time as the Chicago Tribune’s test-kitchen director and associate food editor to her ongoing professional partnership with iconic Chicago chef Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Xoco). Brownson is the culinary director for Frontera Foods, the Mexican foods company founded by Bayless and Manny Valdes, as well as for Frontera Media Productions, which produces the PBS TV show Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless. She has also co-authored numerous cookbooks with Bayless, including the James Beard Award– winning Mexico: One Plate at a Time. For Brownson, cooking for friends and family ranks as one of life’s greatest pleasures, and her passion for creating unique, trustworthy, and approachable recipes is clear throughout Dinner at Home. Organized by course and complete with full-color photography, this book is a must-have for home cooks who love the time spent gathered around the table with friends, family, and reliably delicious meals.
JeanMarie Brownson writes the “Dinner at Home” column for the Chicago Tribune and served as the Tribune’s assistant food editor and test-kitchen director between 1980 and 1996. She is the culinary director of the Rick Baylessfounded Frontera Foods and of Frontera Media Productions, which produces Bayless’s PBS TV show. She has co-authored three books with Rick Bayless, including Mexico: One Plate at a Time, winner of the James Beard Foundation’s International Cookbook Award.
JEWISH SLOW COOKER RECIPES 120 Holiday and Everyday Dishes Made Easy Laura Frankel
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his first paperback edition of Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel collects more than 120 sophisticated, simple, and satisfying kosher dishes. From everyday meals to holiday favorites, each recipe makes convenient use of the humble, ever-reliable slow cooker, using seasonal ingredients that can be found at your local market. Kosher cooking can sometimes feel predictable, especially when making bubbe’s decades-old recipes year after year. This cookbook proves that kosher meals can be delicious and exciting for both traditional dishes and updated twists on our favorite Jewish foods. Whether you need a little nosh or a full-on fress, this cookbook has the recipe for you.
Laura Frankel is the executive chef and head of food services for Wolfgang Puck Kosher Catering and Café at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Studies in Chicago. She is the former chef and founder of Shallots, a kosher fine-dining restaurant located in both Chicago and New York. Chef Laura has cooked for presidents, mayors, and Supreme Court justices. She is the mother of three children: Zachary, Ari, and Jonah, who all love to cook and eat great food.
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“One of the best chefs I know. . . Whether you keep a kosher kitchen or not, you and your family will love the wide range of sophisticated recipes in this book.” —Wolfgang Puck
INA’S KITCHEN
Memories and Recipes from the Breakfast Queen Ina Pinkney Photography by Stephen Hamilton
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na Pinkney—the beloved restaurateur known affectionately as the “Breakfast Queen”—has been feeding Chicago for more than 30 years. When she closed her namesake restaurant’s doors in 2013, it headlined news across the Midwest. Now, the favorite dishes that hundreds of thousands came to love are showcased in Ina’s Kitchen.
Ina Pinkney is the chef-owner behind premier Chicago breakfast restaurants like Ina’s Kitchen and Ina’s. She has appeared on the Food Network, CNN, WGN, and stations across the country. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Vogue.
“For all of us who are used to being fed well by our Jewish mothers, Ina’s is a delicious comfort—as is Ina herself.” —David Axelrod
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Part cookbook, part memoir, Ina’s Kitchen collects 39 of Ina’s favorite recipes with stories from her life. Recipes include everything from Ina’s signature Blobbs and Heavenly Hots to Foolproof Pancakes and Baked French Toast. In addition to breakfast favorites, Ina has also included savory dishes and dessert recipes. Ina’s Kitchen is a love letter to the diners Ina has fed over the years. In it, she shares her wisdom with the same generosity that kept people coming back to her restaurant for decades.
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BEHIND THE SMILE
A Story of Carol Moseley Braun’s Historic Senate Campaign Jeannie Morris
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• A deeply insightful memoir from an Emmy-winning journalist • A story of race, gender, and the political process that’s highly relevant today • At the time of her election, Moseley Braun was only the second African American since Reconstruction elected to the US Senate; to this day she is still the only African-American woman elected to the US Senate
n 1992, Carol Moseley Braun became the first, and to this day the only, African-American woman elected to the US Senate. Long before this historic victory, which Barack Obama would later say prefigured his own path to the Senate and the presidency, veteran Chicago journalist Jeannie Morris saw an incredible opportunity. Here was a bold and politically courageous candidate, a feminist and sensible progressive with whom Morris quickly identified on a personal level. Morris joined the campaign to write the official story of a brilliant retail politician with an incandescent smile. What happened next resulted in a story that went well beyond what Morris could have imagined. Behind the Smile is the riveting campaign-trail memoir of a journalist coming to grips with the shortcomings of an ascendant politician—a charismatic, fast-rising star whose personal relationship with campaign manager Kgosie Matthews led to her undoing. The book unfolds as the personal journey of a sympathetic reporter reconciling her own belief in an inspiring, trailblazing leader with her responsibility to deliver the facts. Drawing from on-the-scene reportage, copious journal entries, and interviews with key staff, as well as extensive access to Moseley Braun herself, this book is a slice of vivid political history that reads as written while it was being made. Featuring contemporary interviews with many of the campaign’s key players, Behind the Smile is a compelling, detailed account of Moseley Braun’s fascinating story.
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Though Moseley Braun ultimately won the Illinois Senate seat, her entanglement with Matthews—and the political missteps that followed—would cost her the next election and come to define her career. Morris brings the social and political impact of Moseley Braun’s story—from her meteoric rise to her eventual downfall—into clear focus.
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Jeannie Morris is the author of the bestselling book Brian Piccolo: A Short Season, which led to the beloved 1971 film Brian’s Song. Her journalism has earned her 11 Emmys, numerous Illinois AP and UPI awards, and a National Black Journalists Award for her program Air Jordan. In 2014, she became the first woman to receive the Ring Lardner Award.
RED VELVET UNDERGROUND A Rock Memoir, with Recipes Freda Love Smith
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reda Love was a 19-year-old college dropout who’d escaped Indiana for Boston when she became the drummer for indie-rock stalwarts the Blake Babies in 1989. Twenty-five years later, she’s the suburban mother of two teenaged sons, teaching at a prestigious university, and thinking about restarting her last band, the Mysteries of Life. Her oldest is getting ready to head to college, and she realizes one of the best things she can do for him is teach him to cook. Red Velvet Underground tells the story of how Smith’s indie-rock past evolved into her domestic present. Loosely framed around cooking lessons she gives her older son, her story moves back and forward in time as she recollects how she got started in music and how her career in rock eventually dovetailed with her passion for cooking and, later, the growth of her family.
Freda Love Smith is a lecturer in the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She is the co-founder of the bands the Mysteries of Life and the Blake Babies. She has a monthly column in Paste and her short stories have appeared in numerous journals. She lives in Evanston, IL, with her partner, Jake Smith, and two sons.
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• An insightful look into Generation Xers finding passion in food that they once did in music • 45 “flexitarian” recipes: mostly—but not exclusively— vegetarian
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE BOOK OF THE CHICAGO BEARS A Decade-by-Decade History Chicago Tribune Staff Introduction by Don Pierson
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or nearly a century, the Chicago Tribune’s dedicated sports department has been documenting the storied history of the Chicago Bears—from its humble beginnings as one of the NFL’s original teams to its current status as one of the league’s most popular and valued franchises.
Hall of Fame football reporter Don Pierson provides an introduction to a collector’s item that provides fans with a comprehensive account of Chicago Bears history.
• The first-ever photographic collection from the Chicago Tribune detailing the nearly hundred-year history of the city’s most popular team
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This is a decade-by-decade look at the team, beginning when Bears founder George Halas moved the “Decatur Staleys” to Chicago in 1921 and ending with the Bears we know and love—in spite of everything—today. In addition to pages and pages of game-day photography, this impressive coffee-table book compiles vintage headlines, original reporting, game-by-game records, fascinating player profiles, and more, carefully curated by the Tribune sports staff.
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THE ELI’S CHEESECAKE COOKBOOK Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend
Maureen Schulman, Tara Lane, Jolene Worthington, and Diana Moles Photographs by Peter McCullough; Foreword by Rick Kogan
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• The Eli’s Cheesecake Company operates retail bakeries across Chicago and ships cheesecakes around the globe through its popular online store
he Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook captures the glory of this globally celebrated interpretation of one of America’s favorite desserts. Eli’s Cheesecake rose to prominence first as a featured item at one of Chicago’s most popular restaurants—Eli’s The Place for Steak, a noted celebrity watering hole. From Eli Schulman’s first cheesecake creation at Eli’s The Place for Steak to President Obama’s PRAISE FOR ELI’S 50th birthday cake, this book details CHEESECAKE the storied history of one of the nation’s “The best cheesecake most famous desserts.
for purists.”
This cookbook includes 40 distinct —Bon Appétit cheesecake recipes, including Original Plain, Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Raisin, Chocolate Walnut, and Hawaiian. Schulman is often credited with putting “Chicago-style” cheesecake, richer and creamier than its New York counterpart, on the map. Published to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Eli’s Cheesecake, this collection will allow home cooks to make the same cakes that help celebrate presidential inaugurations, world championships, and more. As Eli Schulman might say, it’s a helluva book.
A CENTURY OF PROGRESS
A Photographic Tour of the 1933–34 Chicago World’s Fair Chicago Tribune Staff
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• An introduction from Chicago Tribune reporter and historian Ron Grossman provides insight into the significance of the fair
rawn from the Chicago Tribune’s vast archives, A Century of Progress is a collection of rare—and in many cases, previously unseen— photographs documenting the Century of Progress International Exposition, the world’s fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934. Conceived during the Roaring Twenties and born during the Great Depression, this sprawling event celebrated the city’s centennial with industrial and scientific displays, lascivious entertainment, and a touch of unadulterated bad taste. During this time, more than 48 million visitors flocked to Chicago’s lakefront to experience one of the most expansive displays of technological advancement and cultural diversity to take place in the 20th century. At a time when the entire US population numbered just over 125 million people, this world’s fair left an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of American culture, and A Century of Progress captures that feeling through its historic photographs. These images bear invaluable witness to a civic milestone that forever after was honored by the fourth star on Chicago’s flag.
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Speaking of Murder Jonathan Black
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From the former managing editor of Playboy, a gripping, suspenseful murder mystery about a serial killer inspired to kill a unique group of victims: motivational speakers.
True crime story of the unsolved murder of candy heiress Helen Brach—one of the most bizarre mysteries of the past 35 years.
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Corrective Rape Charlayne HunterGault
Curing Camden Christina Hernandez Sherwood
Turmeric Helen Saberi, Colleen Taylor Sen
Gourmet Preserves Chez Madelaine Madelaine Bullwinkel
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An investigation into the violence, and particularly sexual violence, against LGBTI people in South Africa, which is struggling with this issue through the post-apartheid era.
How a New Jersey nonprofit is combating violence, injuries, and disease in a troubled city while streamlining healthcare through 21st-century methods.
Flavorful recipes for healthy dishes and the history of this “wonder” spice, thought to stave off, or even cure, certain debilitating ailments.
More than 150 foolproof recipes for creating easy-to-make preserves, desserts and breakfast treats; a book Charlie Trotter called “a remarkable culinary windfall.”
CHICAGO TRIBUNE COLLECTION Agate and the Chicago Tribune have partnered since early 2012 to produce stand-alone ebooks from the newspaper’s broad range of content. They are available on Agate’s website, ChicagoTribuneEbooks.com, and everywhere ebooks are sold.
Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection
Beyond the Ivy
Duerson
Hawkeytown
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Charlie Trotter
Grant Achatz
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Good Eating’s Good Eating’s Christmas Recipes Quick Breads 978-1-57284-442-1
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Turn It Up Greg Kot
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The Rise of Rahm Ask Tom Why Tom Skilling 978-1-57284-417-9
Ernie: A Special Photographic Portrait 978-1-57284-496-4
Depth of Field Alex Garcia
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Good Eating’s Creative Pasta
Good Eating’s Gluten-Free Recipes
Good Eating’s Party Snacks and Appetizers
Good Eating’s Classic Home Recipes
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Good Eating’s Thanksgiving Recipes
Chicago Tribune Drew Peterson: Guide to Chicago The Tribune Files
Portraits in Jazz Howard Reich
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2015 HIGHLIGHTS New Prairie Kitchen SUMMER MILLER “A love letter to the heartland.” —Taryn Huebner, Private Chef for Oprah Winfrey
Profiles of influential chefs, farmers, and artisans who live and work in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Featuring more than 50 seasonal recipes created by the awardwinning chefs, emphasizing the old-meets-new cuisine of the Great Plains. May 2015 | 978-1-57284-167-3 | $29.95
Passion for Pizza CRAIG WHITSON, TORE GJESTELAND, MATS WIDÉN, KENNETH HANSEN “One of the finest, most groundbreaking books ever written about pizza and its industry.” —Tony Gemignani, author of The Pizza Bible
A cookbook featuring 50 recipes for pizzas, crusts, and unique topping combinations, as well as more than 60 profiles of chefs, Italian pizzaiolis, and producers. A handsome full-color history book, travel guide, and tribute to one of the world’s favorite foods. March 2015 | 978-1-57284-160-4 | $29.95
Only the Strong JABARI ASIM “You will rarely find a historical novel that’s as panoramic yet also as lean, mean, and moving as this.” —Kirkus, starred review
The lives of a reformed hit man, a crusading doctor, a genteel mobster, and a headstrong college student arrive at a fateful intersection in a sweltering Midwestern city amidst the turbulent social change of 1970. May 2015 | 978-1-932841-94-7 | $15
Twisted: My Dreadlock Chronicles BERT ASHE “An exhilarating, heartfelt memoir about a black man and his dreds and all the world in between.” —Junot Díaz
This witty, illuminating, and deeply personal account of black male identity deals with an African-American professor’s mid-life experiences when he decides to lock his own hair, and also weaves in a cultural and political history of dreadlocks. June 2015 | 978-1-932841-96-1 | $15
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A Giant Reborn JOHAN VAN OVERTVELDT
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“A consistently insightful and incisive writer and I await each of his books with real anticipation.” —Tyler Cowen, The Marginal Revolution
Current Belgian finance minister and acclaimed economic journalist Johan Van Overtveldt, author of The End of the Euro, Bernanke’s Test, and The Chicago School, makes the case for why the United States will continue to be the world’s sole superpower well into the 21st century, fending off China, Europe, and Russia. July 2015 | 978-1-932841-81-7 | $24.95
CURRENT & SELLING Holiday Cookies INTRODUCTION BY CAROL MIGHTON HADDIX Immensely popular collection sold out first print run almost immediately
A collection of the best recipes from the Chicago Tribune’s annual holiday cookie contest, featuring delicious traditional and contemporary recipes as tested by the newspaper’s award-winning food writers. 978-1-57284-164-2 | $24.95
Indian for Everyone ANUPY SINGLA “An impressive and useful addition to the canon.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
This third book by bestselling Indian cookbook author Anupy Singla demystifies the Indian home cooking experience with more than 100 healthy recipes from India’s varied regional traditions (including many vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free variations). 978-1-57284-162-8 | $35
Charcutería JEFFREY WEISS Winner of 2014 Gourmand World Cookbook Award, Best Foreign-International Cuisine James Beard Award nominee for Best Single-Subject Cookbook
The first book to introduce authentic Spanish butchering and meat-curing recipes to the American market, combining recipes, techniques, and full-color photography in a beautiful and practical package. 978-1-57284-152-9 | $39.95
The Modern Mixologist TONY ABOU-GANIM “Tony Abou-Ganim is the poster boy for modern mixology.” —Mario Batali
The definitive 21st-century cocktail guide, complete with 60 great recipes for drinks new and old and stunning photography from Tim Turner throughout, by one of the leading figures in the contemporary cocktail renaissance. 978-1-57284-107-9 | $35
An exploration of both everyday and well-known Chicagoans through strikingly beautiful photographic portraits, as compiled for the first time from the Chicago Tribune’s vast historical archives. This coffee-table book includes photos that span the paper’s 150+ years of publication to produce a fascinating, colorful look into the lives and legacies that make up this great American city. 978-1-57284-165-9 | $35
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Chicago Portraits EDITED BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE STAFF
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The Indian Slow Cooker Anupy Singla
Vegan Indian Cooking Anupy Singla
Summer Cooking Chicago Tribune
Prep School James P. DeWan
Chicago Spaces Jan Parr
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1,001 Delicious Soups & Stews, 4th ed. Spitler, Yoakam 978-1-57284-161-1
Vodka Distilled Tony Abou-Ganim
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1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes, 3rd ed. Spitler/Eugene, RD 978-1-57284-170-3
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The Puglian Cookbook Viktorija Todorovska
The Sardinian Cookbook Viktorija Todorovska
Provence Food and Wine Viktorija Todorovska
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Gluten-Free Baking Classics for the Bread Machine Annalise Roberts
The Gluten-Free Good Health Cookbook Roberts, Pillow
The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book Kelly Rudnicki
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The Chicago School Johan Van Overtveldt
Professional Meeting Management Glen C. Ramsborg
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Market-Fresh Mixology, 2nd edition Bridget Albert
Baking Basics and Beyond, 2nd edition Pat Sinclair
Gluten-Free Baking Classics, 2nd edition Annalise Roberts
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Opportunity Knocking Lori Ann LaRocco
Arts & Numbers Elaine Grogan Luttrull
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The End of the Euro Johan Van Overtveldt
I, Steve George Beahm
The Google Boys George Beahm
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The Boy Billionaire The Oracle Speaks Virgin Rebel The World’s George Beahm David Andrews Danielle McLimore Richest Man Tanni Haas 978-1-932841-76-3 978-1-932841-69-5 978-1-932841-78-7
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Soup & Bread Cookbook Martha Bayne
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Improvise Fred Cook
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Bernanke’s Test Johan Van Overtveldt 978-1-932841-51-0
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Impatient Optimist Lisa Rogak 978-1-932841-71-8
BOLDEN
Culture Worrier: Selected Columns 1984–2014 Clarence Page
Imagine This Maxine Clair 978-1-932841-83-1
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The Green City Market Cookbook Green City Market 978-1-57284-157-4
The New Chicago Diner Cookbook Kaucher, Barry 978-1-57284-154-3
Justice While Black Robbin Shipp, Nick Chiles
How to Slowly Long Division Kill Yourself and Kiese Laymon Others in America 978-1-932841-72-5 Kiese Laymon
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Where the Line Bleeds Jesmyn Ward
Making Marriage Work Lynn Toler
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MIDWAY
Hoosier Mama Paula Haney
Wisconsin Supper Clubs Ron Faiola
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Locally Brewed Anna Blessing
Locally Grown Anna Blessing
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Good Stock Sanford D’Amato
Hot Doug’s Doug Sohn
The New Old Bar McDonagh, Smith
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Gangsters & Grifters Chicago Tribune
Capone Chicago Tribune 978-1-57284-146-8
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Only in Chicago Natasha Korecki
10 Things You Might Not Know 978-1-57284-144-4 About Nearly Everything Jacob, Benzkofer 978-1-57284-153-6
Life Skills Bill Hageman 978-1-57284-149-9
Ramblers Michael Lenehan 978-1-57284-140-6
Ask Amy Amy Dickinson 978-1-57284-155-0
Even the Terrible Things Seem Beautiful to Me Now Mary Schmich
Monica Pedersen Make It Beautiful Monica Pedersen
10 Buildings that Changed America Baer, Protess
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Out of the Loop Price, Spatz, Hunt 978-1-57284-179-6
HOPE & NONTHINGS
Drama
The New Yorker
Drama Review
“Like the glory days of Saturday Night Live, Too Much Light is not just funny, but faintly surreal.” Backstage
“Too Much Light is not a typical night on the town. In fact, it’s not a typical anything. It is a wildly inventive roller-coaster of a play designed for the sharp of wit and tongue.” Washington Square News
“An athletic endeavor to be sure, and one which viscerally exploits the connection between performer and spectator for maximum ka-pow!” nytheatre.com
by the New York Neo-Futurists from
Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind ®
Hope & Nonthings
Partially Burned Greg Allen 978-0-9815643-9-5
Bare-Knuckled Lit More If You’ve Belknap, Muscato Got It 978-0-9815643-8-8 Buchen, Dorchen 978-0-9815643-2-6
Hope & Nonthings
100 Neo-Futurist 225 Plays Plays The New York The Neo-Futurists Neo-Futurists 978-0-9815643-4-0
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The Last Temptation of Clarence Odbody John Pierson 978-0-9815643-3-3
Neo-Solo: 131 Neo-Futurist Plays The Neo-Futurists 978-0-9707458-8-0
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The New York Times
by the New York Neo Futurists from Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind ®
Here are 225 of them.
“An entire fringe festival condensed into one show!” “An entertaining forum for discussing the issues - race, sexuality, privilege that always get New Yorkers steaming.” “Intrepid, interactive theater performed by writers, directors, and actors. . . who are not afraid to be emotionally naked onstage.”
225 PLAYS
Since the New York premiere of their weekly show, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, the New York Neo-Futurists have entralled and shocked audiences with thousands of short plays.
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