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The Classic Cocktail Bible The only book you need indulge in to discover the delicious world of classic cocktails.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS With retailers installing cocktail bays in numerous stores, there’s never been a greater opportunity to dabble in making your own drinks. With 200 recipes including age-old classics such as the daiquiri, dry martini, margarita and Long Island ice tea, the Classic Cocktail Bible is the only book you will ever need. Discover new ways to best enjoy your favourite spirits and give your parties a stylish twist or make a quiet drink at home into a real treat.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9781846014116 Price: £7.99 New Title Binding HB PLC/JKT Size 210 x 149 mm, 53⁄4 x 81⁄4 inches Extent 160 Words 50000 Illustrations 100 colour photographs Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WB; WBXD; WBR Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
THE BOOK Whether you’re planning a lavish party or just indulging in a nightcap – the Classic Cocktail Bible gives you a range of inspirations to create the exotic and the timeless. Cocktails are soaring in popularity as the nation’s tastes grow more sophisticated and people are thirsty for new flavours and experiences. Beautifully illustrated with mouth-watering full colour photography, the book includes long and short drinks, still and sparkling, fruity and refreshing as well as creamy and indulgent – you’ll never tire of trying the new and classic concoctions. Includes 200 recipes with age-old classics such as the daiquiri, dry martini, margarita and Long Island ice tea. Each spirit is thoroughly explained to give you advice on selecting what to buy and perfecting its accompaniments. There’s also a selection of fantastic insider tips, a full glossary of terms and step-by-step guides to mastering different techniques. A history of the evolution and culture of cocktails immerses you in a more glamorous era and the Classic Cocktail Bible allows you to taste it for yourself.
Also published by Spruce Kinky Cookies 9781846014048 Cake Pops 9781846014024
Spruce is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
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Hamlyn QuickCook: Cakes & Bakes Jo McAuley
Great tasting treats that are ready in just 30, 20 or 10 minutes.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS
• Recipes in 30, 20 or 10 minutes – perfect for modern living. It’s no coincidence that Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals is now the biggest selling cookbook of all time and this hugely relevant series is designed to suit our busy lives. • A definitive guide to creating delicious and effortless dishes for the whole family to enjoy, without the stress of spending hours in the kitchen. • Part of a brand new multi-title series, Hamlyn QuickCook:Cakes & Bakes is ideally positioned for in-store promotion. • In a market saturated by celebrity chef ‘lifestyle’ cookery books, sales figures suggest that ‘how-to’ manuals are becoming increasingly popular again. • Appealing to both novice and experienced cooks alike, this book provides something for everyone.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9780600624912 Price: £7.99 New Title
Binding PB FLAPS Size 200 x 160 mm, 61⁄2 x 8 inches Extent 288 Words 40000 Illustrations 120 colour photographs Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WB Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
THE BOOK
This wonderful collection of 360 great tasting recipes is perfect for anyone who wants to know how to make perfect cakes and bakes in record-breaking time. Its clever layout will ensure that you’ll always be able to make wonderful treats from savoury biscuits and muffins to sweet cupcakes, traybakes, pies and tarts. If you’re pressed for time, then the 10-minute options provide clever short-cuts, and if you have a little longer then the 30-minute versions will show you how to add something a bit more special.
THE AUTHOR
This versatile collection of 360 recipes is perfect for the busy cook. In this innovative book, you can dial the basic recipe up or down to suit the amount of time you have. Just choose the version that suits you. If you are pressed for time, then the 10-minute option gives you clever short cuts. A few more minutes to spare? Using the 20-minute version, your meal will be on the table in 20 minutes or fewer.
Also published by Hamlyn Hamlyn QuickCook: Desserts 9780600623588 Hamlyn QuickCook: Family Meals 9780600623595
Have the time to spend a little longer to add something special? The 30-minute variation is the one you need. Whether you are cooking for hungry kids or feeding a crowd for dinner, the Hamlyn QuickCook series puts you in the driving seat with a fantastically flexible approach that allows you to cook just what you want, in exactly the time you have available.
Hamlyn is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
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Hamlyn QuickCook: Italian Joy Skipper Easy Italian dishes that can be made in just 30, 20 or 10 minutes.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS •Recipes in 30, 20 or 10 minutes – perfect for modern living. It’s no coincidence that Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals is now the biggest selling cookbook of all time and this hugely relevant series is designed to suit our busy lives. •A definitive guide to creating mouth-watering pasta dishes for the whole family to enjoy, without the stress of spending hours in the kitchen. •Part of a brand new multi-title series, Hamlyn QuickCook:Italian is ideally positioned for in-store promotion. •In a market saturated by celebrity chef ‘lifestyle’ cookery books, sales figures suggest that ‘how-to’ manuals are becoming increasingly popular again. •Appealing to both novice and experienced cooks alike, this book provides something for everyone.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9780600624929 Price: £7.99 New Title Binding PB FLAPS Size 200 x 160 mm, 61⁄2 x 8 inches Extent 288 Words 40000 Illustrations 120 colour photographs Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WB; WBTP Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
THE BOOK The food of Italy remains one of the most popular cuisines in the world, providing fresh flavours and ingredients in delicious combinations. Now Hamlyn Quickcook: Italian shows you how to make 360 wonderfully authentic and regional dishes in as little as 30, 20 or 10 minutes. The collection includes much-loved classics such as pasta and pizza with delicious new twists to suit cooks working to tight schedules. It’s a definitive guide – and perfect aid – for busy cooks who understand that there’s no food more delicious or attractive than that from an Italian kitchen.
THE SERIES This versatile collection of 360 recipes is perfect for the busy cook. In this innovative book, you can dial the basic recipe up or down to suit the amount of time you have. Just choose the version that suits you. If you are pressed for time, then the 10-minute option gives you clever short cuts.
Also published by Hamlyn Hamlyn QuickCook: Vegetarian ISBN: 9780600623663
A few more minutes to spare? Using the 20-minute version, your meal will be on the table in 20 minutes or fewer.
Hamlyn QuickCook: Low Fat ISBN: 9780600623687
Have the time to spend a little longer to add something special? The 30-minute variation is the one you need.
Hamlyn QuickCook: Pasta 9780600623694
Whether you are cooking for hungry kids or feeding a crowd for dinner, the Hamlyn QuickCook series puts you in the driving seat with a fantastically flexible approach that allows you to cook just what you want, in exactly the time you have available.
Hamlyn QuickCook: Family Meals 9780600623595
Hamlyn is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
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Hamlyn QuickCook: One Pot Emma Lewis
Great tasting one pot recipes that are ready in just 30, 20 or 10 minutes.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS
• Recipes in 30, 20 or 10 minutes – perfect for modern living. It’s no coincidence that Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals is now the biggest selling cookbook of all time and this hugely relevant series is designed to suit our busy lives. • A definitive guide to creating delicious and effortless dishes for the whole family to enjoy, without the stress of spending hours in the kitchen. • Part of a brand new multi-title series, Hamlyn QuickCook:One Pot is ideally positioned for in-store promotion. • In a market saturated by celebrity chef ‘lifestyle’ cookery books, sales figures suggest that ‘how-to’ manuals are becoming increasingly popular again. • Appealing to both novice and experienced cooks alike, this book provides something for everyone.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9780600624905 Price: £7.99 New Title
Binding PB FLAPS Size 200 x 160 mm, 61⁄2 x 8 inches Extent 288 Words 40000 Illustrations 120 colour photographs Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WB Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
THE BOOK
Delicious, warming and fuss-free dinners are now at your fingertips with this fantastic selection of recipes – a fast reference book that allows you to dial up or dial down the perfect meal according to how much time you have to spare in your busy schedule. One Pot meals save on time, effort and washing up without compromising on any of the flavour, and this book will help you to create nutritious soups, succulent stews, fragrant curries and exotic tagines.
THE AUTHOR
This versatile collection of 360 recipes is perfect for the busy cook. In this innovative book, you can dial the basic recipe up or down to suit the amount of time you have. Just choose the version that suits you. If you are pressed for time, then the 10-minute option gives you clever short cuts. A few more minutes to spare? Using the 20-minute version, your meal will be on the table in 20 minutes or fewer.
Also published by Hamlyn Hamlyn QuickCook: Low Fat 9780600623687 Hamlyn QuickCook: Family Meals 9780600623595
Have the time to spend a little longer to add something special? The 30-minute variation is the one you need. Whether you are cooking for hungry kids or feeding a crowd for dinner, the Hamlyn QuickCook series puts you in the driving seat with a fantastically flexible approach that allows you to cook just what you want, in exactly the time you have available.
Hamlyn is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
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Kinky Cookies Joanna Farrow
Crunchy, crumbly and oh so saucy – these stylish creations will be the ‘icing on the cookie’ for a hen party, Valentine’s gift or just a cheeky night in.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS A mouth-watering collection of recipes featuring 40 flirtatious designs, guaranteed to please. Baking has never been more fashionable – now let your imagination run wild with these fantastic cookies. Following on from the popular Kinky Cupcakes, take your cookies to a whole new level and watch the amusement and delight of friends and loved ones.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9781846014048 Price: £9.99 New Title
Binding HB PLC/NO JKT Size 142 x 194 mm, 71⁄2 x 51⁄2 inches Extent 96 Words 20000 Illustrations 40 photographs / 25 artworks Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WBVS Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
The perfect cheeky gift for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and hen parties.
THE BOOK Indulge your fantasies with this tantalizing and mouth-watering selection of 40 flirtatious and alluringly decorated cookies. With inspirational photography, each cookie allows you to tease your friends with kitsch creations. Kinky Cookies helps you to create tasteful, burlesque-inspired and sumptuous treats to bring the naughtiness back into baking.
THE AUTHOR Food stylist and cookery writer Joanna Farrow has a passion for creating tempting treats and she is also the author of Kinky Cupcakes. Location: London
Also published by Spruce Kinky Cupcakes 9781846013614
Spruce is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
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Leon Family & Friends Kay Plunkett-Hogge & John Vincent
Leon Family & Friends is the fourth cookbook from the healthy fastfood restaurant chain Leon, and contains hundreds of recipes for flavourful, nutritious food that won’t take hours to prepare.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS
• More than 70,000 copies of the ‘Leon’ series sold in the UK to date (Nielsen BookScan, UK); • Includes more than 200 sweet and savoury recipes for all occasions, from superquick supper recipes to family celebrations; • Specially commissioned photography by award-winning photographer Georgia Glynn Smith. • The Leon chain goes from strength to strength with 13 outlets serving 70,000 people a week (and more to come): ‘Leon is the future’, The Times.
THE BOOK Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9781840916096 Price: £25.00 New Title
Binding HB PLC/NO JKT Size 253 x 193 mm, 71⁄2 x 93⁄4 inches Extent 304 Words 60,000 Illustrations Over 300 colour photographs Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WB Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
Also published by Conran Octopus Leon Ingredients & Recipes ISBN:9781840915020 Leon Naturally Fast Food ISBN: 9781840915563 Leon Baking & Puddings ISBN: 9781840915792
Leon Family & Friends shows you how to make the most of the time available to feed your family and celebrates the power of food to bring people together. It’s divided into three sections: Today, including great breakfasts and brunch ideas and postschool teas, Tomorrow, for those occasions where some planning is involved – weekend lunches, birthday parties, Christmas and picnics – and finally; Yesterday, a culinary celebration of family food memories. With more than 200 recipes and ideas, there are dishes to keep everyone happy. Children will love the snacks in Crunch! Squish! Slurp! Their parents will welcome the quick suppers in After Lights Out. While no teenager should fly the nest without 10 Things to Know How to Cook Before You Leave Home. A new Leon cookbook is something to celebrate and Family & Friends is destined to become a much-used classic on the kitchen bookshelf.
THE AUTHOR
John Vincent co-founded Leon in 2004 with Henry Dimbleby and Allegra McEvedy and there are now 13 Leon restaurants. John and Henry wrote the bestselling Leon Naturally Fast Food, (recently voted Cookbook of the Year in Germany and now being translated into French and Dutch). John’s interest in nutrition has been crucial in determining the Leon ethos, particularly the importance of the glycemic index, the damaging effects of too much sugar and the difference between good and bad fats. John is married to the TV presenter Katie Derham and loves introducing their two children to new foods and flavours. Kay Plunkett-Hogge is a cookery writer and broadcaster, based in London. She is the co-author of the bestselling Cook Yourself Thin:Quick and Easy and Bryn’s Kitchen: 5 Brilliant Ways To Cook 20 Great Ingredients with the award-winning London chef, Bryn Williams. She has appeared on ITV’s ‘This Morning’ and BBC London and presents ‘Thai Food By Tuk-Tuk’, which is currently in development with Maverick TV. In addition to her writing and presenting, Kay runs a bespoke location catering service, Kay Cooks For You. She is also a consultant for several restaurants and food retailers, including the Flat Planet, Deliverance and the world famous Formosa Cafe in Los Angeles.
Conran Octopus is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
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Complete Bordeaux Stephen Brook
Stephen Brook’s masterly volume, now updated, is the essential reference guide to the wines of Bordeaux.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS • The definitive work on the wines of Bordeaux; • An assessment of more than 1,000 significant wine producers in Bordeaux considering its history, viticulture, vinification, wine styles and vintages; • Written by one of the world’s foremost authorities on Bordeaux, whose book Bordeaux:People,Power and Politics won the Veuve Clicquot and ICP awards; • More than just a producer-by-producer reference work – Stephen analyses the information he presents in order to give a clear picture of the current trends in the region; • Fully updated for this new edition.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9781845337070 Price: £45.00 New Edition
Previous ISBN: 9781840009804 Binding HB CLOTH/JKT Size 253 x 201 mm, 8 x 10 inches Extent 720 Words 400,000 Illustrations c.30 colour photographs and 14 maps Audience description P Professional & scholarly Rights Worldwide Subject classification WB Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
Also published by Mitchell Beazley American Wine ISBN: 9781845335281
THE BOOK The wines of Bordeaux are universally recognized as being among the finest in the world and in this fully revised and updated edition of his classic text, renowned wine expert Stephen Brook provides an unrivalled survey of the region and its wines. Complete Bordeaux offers detailed information on the many communes and appellations of Bordeaux as well as descriptions and assessments of all it’s major properties. As well as incisive portraits of the leading properties and their produce, he provides a detailed look at Bordeaux’s lesser-known areas and chateaux. There is also an invaluable vintage guide to the last four decades. Encapsulating an incredible 13,000 wineries throughout 54 appellations, it includes a thorough explanation of Bordeaux’s history, terroir, and winemaking styles.
THE AUTHOR Stephen Brook is a leading writer on wine and gastronomy. His previous books include Sauternes, The Wines of Germany, and The Wines of California, which won the Prix Lanson, Glenfiddich and Veuve Clicquot awards. He is also the author of Pauillac and Bordeaux:People,Power and Politics, which won the Veuve Clicquot and ICP awards. He also revised the lastest edition of Hugh Johnson’s Wine Companion in 2009. Location: London, UK.
World Atlas of Wine (6th edition) ISBN: 9781845334147 Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2012 ISBN: 9781845336325
Mitchell Beazley is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
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The Vintage Tea Party Year Angel Adoree
Vintage queen, Angel Adoree is back with more retro recipes, styling tips and advice to help you host spectacular tea parties all through the year.
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The hotly anticipated second installment from the author of the hugely successful The Vintage Tea Party Book. Angel’s perfect combination of recipes and lifestyle tips takes you through a whole year of hosting ideas and celebrations and is unique on the market for covering all aspects of vintage style.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 9781845337254 Price: £20.00 New Title
Binding HB Size 246 x 189 mm, 71⁄2 x 93⁄4 inches Extent 304 Words 25000 Illustrations 100 colour photographs and illustrations Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WB; WBR; Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
Also published by Mitchell Beazley The Vintage Tea Party Book 9781845336479
Extensive new recipes, styling hints and tips for vintage hunting make this a musthave for vintage connoisseurs and those interested in dabbling in their own tea parties.
THE BOOK
Angel is the founder of The Vintage Patisserie, a popular vintage hosting company offering bespoke tea parties from a bygone era, delivering everything from music, makeovers and – of course – a customised menu of tea party treats that elevate any function into a swanky soiree. Her first book The Vintage Tea Party Book is a huge success for the unique way in which it addresses all aspects of vintage culture with beautiful photography and delightful illustrations. The Vintage Tea Party Year takes you on twelve months of parties, celebrations and teatime treats as well as introducing more games and craft projects for your chosen theme. See the New Year in with vintage style, make Valentine’s Day extra special, give every child their dream tea party, find inspiration for weddings and baby showers, be the talk of the town with your own summer street party and wrap up for winter with a vintage-inspired Christmas. Angel’s inimitable style will take you on a seasonal journey and help you put on the perfect tea party whatever the occasion.
THE AUTHOR
Angel Adoree was the outstanding character of Dragon’s Den 2010. High on personality and with an unmistakable, unique image she became the face of the series. More importantly, she has grown with determination, taught herself strong business acumen and is not going to shy away now that the series is over. The Vintage Patisserie is due to open in 2012 in East London. Location: London, UK
Mitchell Beazley is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY