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Welcome

F R O N T L I ST 0 4 K n i t t i n g & C ro c h e t

S ew i n g & N e e d l ewo r k

A r t & D es i g n

We l l b e i n g , L i fes t y l e & O u td o o rs

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It is with tremendous pride that I introduce our spring new titles catalogue for 2024, the year in which we will celebrate the fifth anniversary of ‘new’ D&C. We started this year as the IPG Specialist Consumer Publisher of the Year and you will see books here that demonstrate the qualities that enabled our award success. Across the team there is a passion, energy and commitment to improve and develop the quality and breadth of our publishing, which spans over 60 years of D&C heritage. We believe that by empowering people to learn new skills and explore their interests, we can create a brighter future. This list is full of books that provide that empowerment and teach those skills. We also believe in doing the right thing, and have taken further steps to ensure our business is considerate of the environment with our updated sustainability policy, which you can find on our website. There are many great books in this list for you to consider. We can already see Knit a Box of Socks (9781446312803) will be a favourite with the knitting community, a view that will be matched in crochet with Crochet Secrets from The Knotty Boss (9781446313206). Crocheters will also be delighted to see a new edition of Edward’s Menagerie (9781446310625), building on this book’s 10-year bestselling record. The concept behind Clone your Clothes (9781446312759) is one that will appeal to all sewers, while Stitch Stars: Harry (9781446313329) is the first in a new series celebrating some of our most high-profile celebrities. Outside of craft, we continue to appeal to the practical artist with Step-by-Step Portraits from Simple Shapes (9781446310007) and Creative Abstract Watercolor (9781446310564). Both Plant Names Explained (9781446313510) and Gardener’s Folkore (9781446312599) will delight gardeners, the latter being a reissue of a heritage D&C title that still has huge appeal today. Our wellbeing titles also include the launch of the Healing Power series, with titles on sound, scent and movement. These books are complemented by our growing range of card decks and craft kits. You will find Tarot Spreads (9781446312629) and The Magic of Seeds (9781446312636) in deck form, and another craft kit with our license partner Pokémon. To all of our customers, representatives, agents, distributors and partners, thank you for your support over these past five years and we look forward to working with you through this year with these fantastic books.

James James Woollam, Managing Director

Knitting & Crochet

KNIT A BOX OF SOCKS Julie Ann Lebouthillier 24 SOCK KNITTING PATTERNS FOR YOUR DREAM BOX OF SOCKS Every knitter dreams of having a perfectly curated box of socks that holds all of their gorgeous handmade creations, exemplified by the popular #boxofsocks hashtag. Julie Ann Lebouthillier has created 24 incredible sock knitting patterns so that knitters can create their own perfect box of socks, either for themselves or as gifts for friends and family. As well as the original sock designs, there are also instructions for readers to measure their feet to get the perfect-fitting sock. With more than 30K followers on Instagram and a Ravelry group of more than 1300 members, Julie Ann’s knitting community is growing rapidly, and she has featured at Vogue Knitting events.

See page 93 for more sock knitting books.

Meet the Author

julieannknitter

Julie Ann Lebouthillier has an ever-growing following of 32K on Instagram, inspiring thousands with her knitting patterns. Her Patreon service is expanding rapidly with more than 150 followers waiting for each new pattern drop. #BoxofSocks is used in over 20K posts on Instagram alone, so combining that level of interest with Julie’s outstanding patterns and platform will help Knit a Box of Socks soar into the knitting book hall of fame in no time. twinstitchesdesigns.com

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100 KNITTED TILES Various CHARTS AND PATTERNS FOR KNITTED MOTIFS INSPIRED BY DECORATIVE TILES Decorative tiles have long been a source of inspiration for designers and artists due to their often intricate patterns and colours. This collection of knitting patterns and charts includes 100 designs inspired by decorative ceramic tiles from around the world. In addition to the motif patterns there are instructions for five knitting projects to show how specific tiles can be used to make blankets, pillow cases, a needlecase and a knitted bag. Using a variety of different colourwork knitting techniques such as stranded knitting, mosaic knitting, and intarsia, as well as textured and lace knitting techniques and special stitches, a number of talented knitting designers have developed their own interpretations for readers to create with yarn. Contributors include top names in knitting from Europe, the US and the UK, such as bestselling author Lynne Rowe, Carmen Jorrisen, Ashleigh Wempe and Sylvia Watts-Cherry. Publication Date: Mar-24 | 9781446310205 | £16.99 | $24.99 280mm x 216mm | Paperback | 160 pages | 15000 words Sales Rights: WORLD

See page 89 for 100 Crochet Tiles.

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EDWARD’S MENAGERIE NEW EDITION Kerry Lord OVER 50 EASY-TO-MAKE SOFT TOY ANIMAL CROCHET PATTERNS In the ten years since the publication of the first edition of this book, sales of this title have exceeded over 250,000 copies. This highly anticipated new edition presents 15 new animals, improved photography and reworked patterns to ensure that even more crocheters can experience the joy of crocheting these cute and cuddly animals. Fall in love with Seamus the Alpaca, Clarence the Bat, Bridget the Elephant, Rufus the Lion and many more. Once readers have made one, they’ll want to stitch the whole menagerie! Kerry Lord is a prolific author and the founder and creative director of British yarn brand TOFT with over 80K on Instagram. She regularly leads sell-out workshops at venues including Kew Gardens and the Natural History Museum.

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FILET CROCHET TO WEAR Lauren Willis A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY GUIDE TO FILET CROCHET FASHION A fresh look at filet crochet with 15 crochet patterns for filet crochet garments including sweaters and cardigans. Filet crochet was traditionally worked using cotton perlé thread and used to create delicate home décor projects but this fun collection takes it to another level by working it in thicker yarn and shows how impactful it can be when it’s used for garments. The 15 garments are graded to 10 different sizes so the patterns are very size inclusive. Author Lauren Willis is a rising star crochet designer and technical editor specialising in garment design. She is committed to creating size inclusive patterns for all and is a filet crochet addict. She has over 27K followers on Instagram and is highly visible in the online crochet community.

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QUICK KNIT BABY TOYS Juliette Michelet 20 BEGINNER-FRIENDLY PATTERNS FOR KNITTED BABY COMFORTERS A charming collection of 20 knitting patterns for baby comforter toys. The fun and colourful doll designs include a range of animals and people, from the simple Baby and Bird, through to more complicated patterns like the King and the Fox. Knitters will love these small projects because they are perfect for using up their yarn stash as they only take small amounts of any colour. The author has developed a clever technique whereby the toys are knitted flat in a rectangle shape and then stitched into a tube shape before being stuffed and closed. Any embroidery details on the clothes are added at this point. The arms, head and waist, as well as features such as ears and antlers, are then defined with some clever stitching and there are step-by-step instructions and photographs showing how to do this. Juliette Michelet is an experienced knitting designer and author with a strong online presence. She is known for her tutorials and patterns for knitting, crochet and punch needle projects.

See pages 76–77 and 94 for more books on knitted toys.

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CROCHET ILLUSION BLANKETS Helen Smith 15 PATTERNS FOR OPTICAL ILLUSION CROCHET BLANKETS, AFGHANS AND THROWS The only book on the market about optical illusion crochet which is currently trending. Geometric crochet patterns are extremely popular at the moment and this concept taps into that trend. These cleverly designed geometric blankets all have an optical illusion effect. They look impressive but are actually very simple to make because the designer only uses one technique, intarsia crochet, and simple stitches. There are 15 designs in a variety of sizes from smaller throws through to large afghans. All of the crochet patterns are written out in full and there are large charts for each design as well. Author Helen Smith is the designer behind the Emkat Crochet brand. She is a crochet designer and sells her colourful, crochet blanket patterns on Etsy, Ravelry and other platforms. Find her on instagram @emkatcrochet.

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MAGICAL KNITS FROM THE NORTH Meri Mort, Katinka Sarjanoja 19 ENCHANTING KNITTING PATTERNS INSPIRED BY MAGIC AND MYSTICISM A unique concept which brings knitting patterns and mysticism together to create yarn magic. As well as the 19 knitting patterns for clothes and accessories inspired by the magic and folklore of Finland, there are poems and spells designed to boost mindfulness and aid wellbeing. Authors Meri Mort and Katinka Sarjanoja bring their distinctive skills of knitwear design and mystic yogi, to this co-authored title to create a very special collection.

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CROCHET SECRETS FROM THE KNOTTY BOSS Anna Leyzina OVER 100 TIPS & TRICKS TO IMPROVE YOUR CROCHET Packed full of tips and tricks to take readers’ crochet to the next level from @theknottyboss, Anna Leyzina. There are over 70 ingeniuous crochet hacks in this handy pocket sized book, making it the ultimate portable reference for crocheters of all abilities. The author covers everything from changing colour to joining granny squares, the best methods for blocking and perfect finishing. All of the techniques have step-bystep instructions and photography so readers can follow along every step of the way and not miss a trick. Anna Leyzina is a crochet designer and a graphic designer. She has built a fantastic following on the back of her easy-to-follow tips for crocheters and now has over 300K followers on Instagram where you can find her as @theknottyboss.

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CROCHET ACTIVITY TOYS Svetlana Golova AMIGURUMI PATTERNS FOR INTERACTIVE TOYS The only book on the subject of crochet patterns for educational activity toys on the market. The author has built a huge platform for her interactive, amigurumi toy patterns and the crochet quiet book pattern release went viral. The projects are based on popular themes including animals, dinosaurs and sealife and there a wide range of toys, all of which have interactive elements. Svetlana Golova is a crochet designer specialising in designing crochet patterns for interactive toys for babies and toddlers. She’s got a great social media platform and her patterns are extremely popular due to the high quality of design and step-by-step instructions. You can find her on Instagram at @zenknit_toys.

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See pages 10 and 90–92 for more books on crochet toys.

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THE BIG BOOK OF LATVIAN MITTENS

MOSAIC CHART DIRECTORY FOR KNITTING AND CROCHET

Ieva Ozolina

Anna Nikipirowicz 100 KNITTING PATTERNS AND CHARTS FOR COLOURWORK MITTENS AND MORE

75 NEW COLOURWORK DESIGNS FOR KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS

Anna Anna Nikipirowicz Nikipirowicz

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There are instructions for the basic mitten, glove and fingerless glove patterns, as well as step-bystep instructions for techniques such as forming the thumb, Latvian braid and other cuff finishing techniques including fringing and notches.

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Ieva Ozolina is the owner of HobbywoolRiga in Latvia. She sells knitting patterns and kits for Latvian mittens and socks, and travels widely promoting her business.

Mosaic is a versatile colorwork technique allowing the maker to create intricate repeat patterns without having to carry multiple strands of yarn per row. Even beginners can recreate these designs, and more experienced crafters will be inspired by the huge range of interesting patterns. Anna Nikipirowicz is a crochet and knit designer, tutor, and author. Her designs are regularly featured in craft magazines such as Inside Crochet and she is the author of Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary, Crocheted Wreaths for the Home, and more. Find her on her website www.moochka.co.uk and @annanikipirowicz on Instagram.

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Sewing & Needlework

POKÉMON CROSS STITCH KIT

QUILTS FROM QUARTERS

Maria Diaz

Pam & Nicky Lintott INCLUDES PATTERNS AND MATERIALS TO STITCH PIKACHU & PIPLUP, & EEVEE, AND CHARTS FOR 16 OTHER POKÉMON PROJECTS

12 CLEVER QUILT PATTERNS TO MAKE FROM FAT OR LONG QUARTERS A collection of 12 unique quilt patterns that can be made with both long and fat quarters, or both, from bestselling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott. Includes separate cutting instructions for both long and fat quarters so readers can get the most from their fabric stash.

Cross stitch Pikachu, Piplup and Eevee, and more with this Pokémon Cross Stitch Kit. With clear, easy-to-follow full-color charts, this kit gives readers not only the instructions and patterns they need to stitch their favorite Pokémon, but also all the embroidery floss and fabric, and even a wooden embroidery hoop to frame one of the finished pieces shown on the cover.

Pam and Nicky are known for their easy-tofollow quilt patterns. There are large, step-bystep diagrams alongside the step instructions for piecing and constructing the quilts, making this very accessible even for beginner quilters.

Maria Diaz has enjoyed over 20 years as a needlecraft designer, beginning her career as the first ever in-house designer for DMC Creative World. She is the author of numerous books and is a regular contributor to the cross stitch press. Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International. © 2024 Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.

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WORLD POKÉM ON DAY IS 2 TH 7 FEBRUA RY!

See pages 96–97 for more books by bestselling authors Pam & Nicky Lintott.

500 NEEDLEPOINT PATTERNS Anaîs Hervé EASY REPEAT PATTERNS FOR TAPESTRY EMBROIDERY IN BARGELLO STITCH, FLAME STITCH AND MORE A category-busting collection of 500 repeat pattern designs for needlepoint, also known as tapestry embroidery and canvaswork. Stitched in yarn on canvas, these simple patterns can be repeated ad infinitum, allowing readers to cover any size canvas, with beautiful photography and a full-colour chart for every pattern. Designs include regular patterns, curves and chevrons, diagonal patterns and freeform patterns in a collection that will become an essential reference for needlepoint fans. Author and designer Anaïs Hervé graduated in 2019 from the School of Decorative Arts in Paris. After a stint at Christian Dior’s couture embroidery studio, since 2020 she has been working as a seamstress at the Mobilier National in the tapestry restoration workshop.

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MY CROSS STITCH DOLL Susan Bates FUN AND EASY PATTERNS FOR OVER 20 CROSS-STITCHED DOLLS Create beautiful, embroidered dolls that will be treasured forever with easy cross stitch patterns and simple hand-sewing techniques (no sewing machine required!). The 20 doll patterns can be customized so that readers can make their own unique dolls, which are not only fun to stitch but also make lovely gifts. Featuring full-colour charts and step-by-step instructions for the fronts and backs of the dolls, the designs include gorgeous details and lots of options for personalization. Author and designer Susan Bates has a successful track record selling her designs on her popular Etsy store with her designs featuring regularly in UK cross stitching magazines.

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JELLY ROLL ANIMAL QUILTS Ira Rott OVER 40 PATTERNS FOR ANIMAL QUILTS, RUGS AND MORE A collection of over 40 patterns for animal-themed bed quilts, rugs, mats, wall hangings and mug rugs made using pre-cut fabric rolls often known as jelly rolls. All of the projects in this book are constructed from pre-cut fabric strips that are sub-cut into rectangles and then trimmed into 60-degree shapes to make the animal motifs. All of the techniques are explained with detailed step-by-step instructions and comprehensive diagrams. In addition to the main animals, there are designs for motifs including paw prints and even fish – ideal for pet bowl mats – and there are instructions for how to mix and match these elements to make personalized variations. Author Ira Rott already has a stellar reputation in the crochet community and now she is branching out into quilting. Ira has an online following of more than 71K and has been featured repeatedly in craft magazines across the industry.

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See page 90 for Ira Rott’s other books.

ALICE’S WONDERLAND SAMPLER QUILT Alice Caroline 100 QUILT BLOCKS TO IMPROVE YOUR SEWING SKILLS Alice’s Wonderland Sampler Quilt combines machine and hand-sewing techniques in one stunning quilt, which features 100 blocks to improve readers’ sewing skills. Designs such as square-in-a-square, checkerboard, log cabin and Ohio Star combine with English Paper pieced blocks and raw edge appliqué animals, flowers, butterflies, hearts and stars. Author Alice Garrett of Alice Caroline Fabrics is a designer, entrepreneur and all-round creative, who is known for her exciting use of Liberty fabrics in a rainbow of colours. She has over 50K followers on Instagram (@alicecarolinefabrics) and is regularly featured in the craft and women’s lifestyle press.

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THE ULTIMATE CROSS STITCH PET COLLECTION Claire Crompton OVER 400 ANIMAL PORTRAITS AND MOTIFS TO STITCH The utimate collection of cross stitch designs for pet lovers! Cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, budgies, guinea pigs, goldfish, rats and ferrets are just a few of the popular animals featured in this parade of pets to cross stitch. Additional themed alphabets, fitting sentiments and cute motifs reflect the humorous side of being an animal lover. Advice is given on changing thread colour to match the subject, and gift and keepsake ideas suggest how to display these prized pet pictures. Claire Crompton is a popular textile designer who formerly worked for DMC and whose work has appeared in numerous books and magazines.

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STITCH STARS: HARRY Emily Middleton OVER 20 UNOFFICIAL EMBROIDERY PATTERNS FOR STITCHY SUPERFANS Harry fans will love this unique way to celebrate the world-famous star with more than 20 embroidery patterns based on his most iconic looks. Capturing his flamboyant fashions, these easy embroidery patterns will preserve Harry’s best moments forever in stitch. Readers start by learning a small number of basic stitches needed, then enjoy embroidering their way through over 20 designs. Iron-on transfers mean all the designs can be transfered straight onto the fabric. Author Emily Middleton is a huge Harry fan and self-taught embroidery artist based in Nova Scotia, Canada. She has over 10K Instagram followers (@shopenchantedplanet) and is an Etsy Star Seller. Publication Date: Jul-24 | 9781446313329 | £15.99 | $22.99 203mm x 203mm | Hardback | 128 pages | 9000 words Sales Rights: WORLD

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CLONE YOUR CLOTHES Claire-Louise Hardie PATTERN MAKING TECHNIQUES TO RECREATE YOUR FAVORITE CLOTHES The only book specifically about ‘cloning’ clothes, so an opportunity to be first to market. This is a beginner-friendly pattern making title with broad appeal amongst the home dressmaking community – a huge market which is evidenced with over 1 million posts on Instagram with the hashtag ‘#patternmaking’, the essential skill this guide is teaching. Author Claire-Louise Hardie has extensive experience teaching sewing and dressmaking skills, and has worked in wardrobe and costume departments for film and television where she has built a reputuation as a dressmaking expert.

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EVERYDAY FOLK Krista West OVER 175 FOLK EMBROIDERY DESIGNS FOR THE HOME, INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL TEXTILES Stitch colourful cushions, table runners, and wall hangings inspired by historic folk embroidery from the Mediterranean and beyond. Through the use of just two embroidery stitches – cross stitch and backstitch – readers will be able to create a wide variety of beautiful and useful household items. Author Krista West leads the vanguard in reclaiming folk embroidery today. She has spent the last decade designing and stitching traditional folk embroidery patterns. She opened Avlea Folk Embroidery in 2017 and has over 10K Instagram followers (@kristamwest).

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Art & Design

FIGURE DRAWING WITHOUT A MODEL Ron Tiner ANATOMY, MOVEMENT AND CHARACTER EXPRESSION FROM MEMORY AND IMAGINATION The classic introduction to the technique of drawing accurate and evocative figures without a life model. In this new edition, author and artist Ron Tiner offers a course of instruction illustrated with his own work that is designed to encourage artists of all levels and abilities, including cartoonists and graphic artists. This manual of creative drawing covers everything readers need to know to bring originality and style to their work. Once the core elements have been mastered, the author then reveals how to draw for book illustration, cartoons and graphic novels. Ron Tiner is a self-taught artist who has worked as a freelance illustrator for over thirty years. His work has included traditional fairy tales, stories of Robin Hood and numerous books of classic literature, including the works of William Shakespeare, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Dickens.

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STEP-BY-STEP PORTRAITS FROM SIMPLE SHAPES Satyajit Sinari aka SinArty A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DRAWING FACES IN PROPORTION Learn to draw amazing portraits starting with simple shapes with viral artist SinArty. Through exercises and step-by-step tutorials, artists will unlock their portrait-drawing potential and create intricate artworks, starting from really simple shapes and building up to more advanced sketching and shading techniques in graphite and charcoal pencil. Packed with easy-to-follow guidance, this unique book will help readers to become better artists and create a solid base to take into other genres besides portraits. With a focus on drawing from references rather than life, the tutorials include portraits of living subjects and famous sculptures. Satyajit Sinari, better known as SinArty and has amassed over 260K Instagram followers and has more than 164K views on YouTube thanks to his captivating process videos. This is his highly anticipated debut book.

Meet the Author

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Satyajit Sinari is a graphite and charcoal sketch artist from California, going by the name of SinArty. Originally based in India, he has been sketching since he was 5 years old. Showcasing his artworks for the past 6 years, he has amassed a following of 260,000 on social media. He has trained with a number of accomplished veteran artists in India and has also judged a number of art competitions in India and the US. With over 15 years of experience, his favorite medium remains the humble graphite pencil due to its simplicity.

CREATIVE ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR Kate Rebecca Leach THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO EXPRESSIVE AND IMAGINATIVE PAINTING Create abstract art using easy techniques and nothing more than watercolor paints and a few pens. Discover tips and tricks to create vibrant art, letting the watercolor flow to form the composition and inspire embellishment. Through a variety of projects, readers will learn to use color, texture, and contrast to create stunning abstract art. With over 120K followers on Instagram under her Essoldo Design moniker, Kate has a large platform that is growing rapidly. Running workshops and attending events Kate regularly teaches artists and non-artists alike how to enjoy abstract watercolor.

Meet the Author Find Kate on Instagram under @essoldodesign and join her 124K followers on an abstract art journey full of inspiration. She has sold over 1600 prints and original artworks on Etsy and has licensed and sold her art in over 25 countries worldwide. Her fabric collection for Windham Fabrics launches March-24. She lives in Hertfordshire, UK. essoldodesign

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DRAW COMIC BOOK ACTION Lee Garbett TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING DYNAMIC SUPERHERO POSES AND ACTION Superhero feats and exhilarating fights are the climax of a comic book; here readers will learn to draw this fun and vital part of comic art. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained from running, swinging and flying through to fist fights, group rumbles, and battles. In the new edition of this classic guide all the skills needed to make action fast-paced and full of movement are laid out on the page, from one of the best creators working in comics today. Author Lee Garbett is a New York Times best-selling artist, best known for his work on Batman, Lucifer and Batgirl for DC and SpiderMan, Loki: Agent of Asgard and Defenders for Marvel Comics. Lee has produced concept design and promotional imagery for several movies, including X-Men: Days of Future Past and Mile 22, and worked on various ad campaigns and poster designs for the likes of Lucasfilm, Warner Bros and The Jim Henson Company. He is based in the UK. Publication Date: May-24 | 9781446312971 | £15.99 | $22.99 276mm x 210mm | Paperback | 128 pages | 20000 words Sales Rights: WORLD

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THE WATERCOLOR ARTIST’S GUIDE TO COLOR Richard Taylor A VISUAL GUIDE TO CHOOSING AND USING COLOR TO BRING YOUR PAINTINGS TO LIFE A voyage of discovery into color, this comprehensive visual guide from renowned watercolor artist and teacher Richard Taylor opens the door to the world of watercolor paints, exploring their properties, color combinations and transformative potential, to inject vibrancy and life into readers’ paintings. Richard Taylor is an experienced and popular artist, who regularly teaches and lectures on all aspects of painting. He is the successful author of several books, including The Watercolourist’s Year, Learn to Paint Buildings in Watercolour and Painting Houses and Gardens in Watercolour and was the Consultant and Contributor to The Art Course partwork. He writes for The Artist, Leisure Painter and Artists & Illustrators magazines and has also made several instructional painting videos.

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Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Outdoors

PLANT NAMES EXPLAINED

GARDENER’S FOLKLORE Margaret Baker THE ANCIENT SECRETS FOR GARDENING MAGIC

BOTANICAL TERMS AND THEIR MEANING Precise naming is essential to be able to identify plants accurately and most gardeners have at least some knowledge of ‘botanical Latin’. But a plant’s full botanical name does much more than give it a unique label. Plant Names Explained is an indispensible guide and makes the subject accessible, enjoyable and fun. It shows not only how plant names work, but also how to make use of them in entertaining as well as practical ways.

This delightfully written book shows just what people have believed – and still believe – will help their plants grow. Filled with gardening lore gleaned from the people who had the greenest of thumbs, Gardener’s Folklore explores and celebrates rural living and offers plenty of gardening tips to use today. First published in 1976, Gardener’s Folklore collects the little bits of magic and myth to be found in the gardens of Britain and North America. Compiled from letters sent by gardeners to the author Margaret Baker, it unravels and documents the mysterious sayings and scraps of knowledge that are passed down through generations, while exploring the science of the time that backed up - or in some cases, didn’t - the claims that were made.

A selective alphabetical listing of botanical names and their explanations is accompanied by features exploring cultivar names, with translations of foreign terms and lists of plants that can be linked with special occasions and celebrations, or with personal names. Other features highlight the places, people and plant characteristics that lie behind the names: gardens and nurseries, countries and cities, plant hunters and gardeners, colours, characteristics and habitats.

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Capturing the knowledge that traditional gardeners used to have remarkable successes, the ancient secrets of a happy healthy garden are shared for a new generation of green-fingered plant-lovers.

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BOTANICAL BAKING Juliet Sear CONTEMPORARY BAKING AND CAKE DECORATING WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS AND HERBS Learn how to perfect the prettiest trend in cake decorating – using edible flowers and herbs to decorate cakes and bakes – with this impossibly beautiful guide from celebrity baker Juliet Sear. Learn which flowers are edible and great for flavour, and how to use, preserve, store and apply them, including pressing, drying and crystallizing flowers and petals. Then follow Juliet step-by-step as she creates over 30 beautiful botanical cakes that showcase edible flowers and herbs, including more top trends such as a confetti cake, a cupcake wreath, floral chocolate bark, a semi-naked cake, caketails and more. Juliet Sear is a TV personality with appearances on This Morning and Sunday Brunch. Juliet has also been featured in a number of publications including: BBC Good Food, Sainsbury’s Magazine, Time Out, Hello, and Vogue. Juliet has a following of more than 140K on Instagram alone.

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RAINBOW MAGICK Molly Roberts TWELVE CREATIVE COLOR QUESTS FOR ART WITCHES Rainbow Magick is a guide to creating an enchanted life filled with color. This illustrated guide explores the power to be found in filling life with the brilliance of the rainbow through a sequence of 12 creative “quests” in the form of crafts, recipes, activities, meditations and imaginative color experiments to experience all the delightful benefits of color magick. Author Molly Roberts lays out the seasonal and astrological palettes and what they mean, and offers practical tips and tricks on everything to do with the magick of color, from constructing a rainbow glamour, making temporary tattoos to wear a little color on the body, through to rituals and visualisations to make color magick a vibrant part of life.

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THE MAGIC OF SEEDS CARD DECK

THE TAROT SPREADS YEAR CARD DECK

Clare Gogerty

Chelsey Pippin Mizzi AN INSPIRATION DECK FOR NATURE LOVERS

AN INSPIRATION DECK FOR GETTING TO KNOW YOURSELF

Discover the magic of growing plants from seed with this beautifully illustrated card deck. Featuring 52 plants from flowers to herbs, learn how to identify seeds, when best to plant them and what the blooms that sprout up can be used for in the kitchen, in the medicine kit, or simply to infuse life with a little natural magic. The 16-page booklet shares all the information readers will need to get started on their seed growing journey. Whether a practising green witch, or an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this card deck provides everything needed to successfully grow a garden from seed and unlock the magic of the natural world.

With 52 cards that feature ideas for spreads that cover all areas of life, The Tarot Spreads Year Card Deck introduces readers to using the tarot as a tool for mindfulness and creative expression, allowing the reader to feel more in tune with the world around them and develop trust in their own instincts. It can be used with any tarot deck, and with 52 cards there is a new one to try every week. Presented in a wafer sealed box along with a 16-page accompanying booklet, the cards are separated into four seasons: Growth; Shadow; Change; Care and have spreads for topics such as friendship, confidence, career and intuition for a whole year filled with tarot.

See page 117 for The Magic of Seeds book.

See page 116 for The Tarot Spreads Yearbook.

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THE HEALING POWER OF...

THE HEALING POWER OF SCENT Ellen Rowland A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE POWER OF ESSENTIAL OILS In The Healing Power of Scent, aromatherapist and author Ellen Rowland dives deep into the most mysterious and ephemeral of the five senses – scent – and explores how we can use our own unique responses to the smells we find in the world around us for spiritual and emotional healing. This accessible guide is the perfect introduction to getting started with essential oils,and covers the basic science of scent before giving readers an in-depth guide to using essential oils for emotional and physcial wellbeing.

The Healing Power Series is a brand new collection of beginner-friendly books that explores how cultivating a connection to the senses and the body can soothe the mind and spirit. Exciting, informative and accessible, these illustrated titles all share a sense of discovery and are filled with practical exercises for readers to try.

THE HEALING POWER OF MOVEMENT THE HEALING POWER OF SOUND Janie Everett A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO SOUND THERAPY In The Healing Power of Sound, sound therapist, crystal healer and energy worker Janie Everett sets out to unpack the power that comes with listening to the world – and the universe – as it vibrates through and all around us. Exploring the healing benefits of engaging with the vibrational frequencies that can soothe the soul, this introductory guide to using sound to heal the mind, body and spirit lays out in the easiest terms how to get the most from engaging more deeply with the sounds that punctuate our every waking moment. With a gentle introduction to the science behind this enigmatic practice, this is the ultimate beginner’s guide to the magic of sound therapy.

Hannah Glancy A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO USING YOUR BODY In The Healing Power of Movement, the joy of being physically active and how that can boost physical, mental and spiritual health is explored and revealed in full. Written by an experienced yoga teacher, hill runner and fell walker, Hannah Glancy, the benefits of getting moving and connecting with nature in order to feel more in tune with the world take centre stage. Featuring tips for running, walking and breathing, this is the perfect introduction to understanding exercise for people who want to live a fulfilling active life that puts healing and nature at its heart. Publication Date: Jul-24 | 9781446313176 | £14.99 | $19.99 208mm x 149mm | Paperback | 144 pages | 25000 words Sales Rights: WORLD

Meet the Authors Janie Everett is a sound therapist, crystal expert, energy practitioner and astrology obsessive. She has over 5K followers on Instagram.

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Ellen Rowland is the founder of AmberLuna Apothecary, where she holds an aromatherapy clinic and teaches regular workshops.

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Hannah Glancy is the founder of Proper Northern Yoga. She has spent years developing an approach to physical activity that centres on being in tune with the body and finding joy in being active.

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THE BUDGETING JOURNAL

THE CRYSTAL COLLECTOR

Julie Bassett

Jillian Aurelia Green HOW TO BUILD A LIFELONG COLLECTION OF PRECIOUS STONES

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCES AND ACHIEVE YOUR SAVING GOALS Packed with money-saving advice and top tips to make budgeting a breeze, this interactive journal helps readers to monitor their money and reach their financial goals more easily. Inside find weekly summaries to help visualise spending patterns and identify areas to make savings. Monthly reviews make it easy to keep tabs on budgeting progress, and an end-of-year analysis shows readers how far they have come. Tracking finances is the most effective way to stay in control of finances, and The Budgeting Journal makes it easy for readers to get started and stay on track.

The first crystal book to combine the practicality of how to select, source, care for and curate a crystal collection with the more metaphysical aspects of the crystal world. Organized into three sections, Part One looks at how crystals are mined, how to tell which are genuine and which are counterfeit and how to sustainably and ethically source crystals. Part Two is the heart of the book and details collections of crystals that will make sense together either for their intentional properties or because they are geologically interesting. Part Three shares how to care for crystals, including how to organize and store them. Melding the scientific and the spiritual, this is the perfect user’s guide to crystal collecting.

Julie Bassett has worked as an editor for a wide variety of magazine titles. Since becoming a freelance writer in 2013 she has contributed to a vast number of magazines, books and websites, with a particular focus on health, wellbeing, fitness, mental health, mindfulness, nutrition and family life.

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Author Jillian Aurelia Green has 79K followers on Instagram where she posts as @sagecrystals.

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COUTURE CRAFT GIFTS Hannah Read-Baldrey LUXURY HANDMADE PRESENTS WITHOUT THE PRICE TAG Discover a plethora of wonderful gifting and wrapping ideas that won’t break the bank. With a luxury modern feel, and lots of insider stylist hints and tips, this book features darling projects that are simple to make and versatile enough for a range of occasions, from birthdays to weddings, anniversaries to Christmas. Author Hannah Read-Baldrey is the co-founder of one of the UK’s most successful craft startups, MakeBox & Co, with a combined social media following of over 50,000. She is the first and only craft designer to sell at the royal residences, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. Her designs also retail at Liberty, John Lewis, and Harrods. As a writer she is best known for creating the international bestsellers Everything Alice and Girls’ Night In. She has also worked as a presenter for Hobbycraft and Sizzix, as well as appearing on TV on shows such as Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas and Celebrity Christmas Craft Masters.

Meet the Author

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Hannah Read-Baldrey is the co-founder of one of the UK’s most successful craft start-ups, MakeBox & Co, selling over 300,000 boxes to date. Hannah’s @couturecraft and @makebox.co Instagram accounts have an engaged following of over 50K, as well as a dedicated Facebook community. Her designs retail at Liberty, John Lewis, Harrods, Peggy Porschen Parlours and many more. www.makebox.co

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