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Foreign rights contacts: Marie Bédrune France, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the Baltics, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria and Greece marie@nobrow.net Aurélie Goncalves Asia, Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia aurelie@nobrow.net Harry Gwinner USA, Japan, Middle East, Film and TV rights harry@nobrow.net Nobrow Ltd / Flying Eye Books / Imprint 27 27 Westgate Street London E8 3RL Tel: 0207 033 4430 www.flyingeyebooks.com Flying Eye Books
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Cover artwork: Rômolo D'Hipólito, The Galapagos Islands
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PICTURE BOOKS
THE COMET Joe Todd-Stanton Ages 3+ | 270 x 230 mm | 32pp | £12.99 | Hardback Matt Foil Deboss | Gel Spot UV
When Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can’t resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before … but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home. From the award-winning Joe Todd-Stanton, comes an exquisite and heartfelt picture book touching on the bewildering experience of moving house. Joe Todd-Stanton is from Brighton and grew up drawing with his mum. He studied Illustration at the University of the West of England, afterwards moving to London where he currently lives. His children’s book, The Secret of Black Rock, won the 2018 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and since then he has written and illustrated seven books with Flying Eye Books.
Rights sold: Chinese (Simplified), French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian
Ages 3+ | 270 x 230 mm | 40pp | £11.99 | Hardback Rights sold: Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Czech, Dutch, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Swedish Awards: Waterstones Children’s Book Prize '18
A MOUSE CALLED JULIAN Ages 3+ | 270 x 230 mm | 40pp | £11.99 | Hardback Rights sold: Chinese (Simplified), Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish More than 150,000 copies sold worldwide!
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WHEN I WAS A PIRATE Tom Silson and Ewa Poklewska-Koziełło Ages 3+ | 260 x 230 mm | 32pp | £12.99 | Hardback Deboss
When I was a pirate, I woke up to whale song. A chorus of humpback, beluga and blue. They waved with their tails, as we sailed along. Back when I was a pirate, before I met you. Although these days Grandpa might prefer his rocking chair to climbing the rigging or hoisting the mainsail, he was once a swashbuckling pirate! As he tells his grandchildren tales of his piratical adventures on the high seas, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Treasure maps and sailing ships come to life in this heartwarming rhyming picture book about the surprising adventures of those you love. This is not only a story about pirates, but also family bonds and building memories. Tom Silson is a solicitor based in Manchester with a passion for children’s books, rhyme and writing. The When I Was a... series grew from a conversation with his eldest daughter. Ewa Poklewska-Koziełło is an illustrator and architect from Poland, working from Sopot. She has illustrated many books for children and has a unique and playful style, perfect for fairies and pirates!
IN THE SAME SERIES: WHEN I WAS A FAIRY
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THE PERFECT ROCK Sarah Noble Ages 3+ | 270 x 230 mm | 40pp | £12.99 | Hardback Deboss
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Ollie, Bea and Ula do everything together. They play in the waves, eat shellfish feasts and snuggle up together to sleep. But there comes a day in every otter's life when they must find a perfect rock. One shiny and strong enough to crack open shells for themselves. When they find the best rock of all, who will get to keep it?
This gorgeous picture book about sibling struggles and family love makes a cosy bedtime read that can help with conversations about sharing. Sarah Noble is an American illustrator/author with a passion for colour, setting, and storytelling. She earned her postgraduate degree in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art in the UK. Much of Sarah’s inspiration is drawn from nature and wildlife, as evidenced by her debut picture book As Strong as the River, which has received praise for its beautiful illustrations and subtle prose.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR: AS STRONG AS THE RIVER
Rights sold: Arabic, Chinese (Complex), Russian
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A DAY THAT'S OURS Blake Nuto & Vyara Boyadjieva Ages 3+ | 230 x 270 mm | 32pp | £12.99 | Hardback Matt Foil Deboss
In this heart-warming, poetic story, a father and child share the last few moments of quiet before the school year begins. They take the time to notice each detail as they spend their special COVER NOT FINAL day together – from making a special pancake breakfast to noticing each spider’s web and falling feather. A moving story for parents to share with their little ones as they take their first steps into school or nursery. A poignant and tender story about the wonder of small things and the emotions of sending a child to school. Blake Nuto is an elementary school teacher with a deep love of children's literature and a desire to integrate philosophy and mindfulness into education. He currently lives and works in Tasmania. Vyara Boyadjieva is a Bulgarian illustrator, currently based in Sofia. She now has the pleasure of working full-time as a picture book maker.
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WHEN I'M BIG Ella Bailey Ages 3+ | 230 x 270 mm | 32pp | £12.99 | Hardback Emboss
When tiny Fern hatches from a lone egg deep within an ancient forest, she sets out to discover where she came from and what she’ll be like when she’s big. Meeting many other dinosaurs on her travels, will Fern ever find out who she is and where she came from? A sweet and touching story about finding your place in the world, wherever that may be. Ella Bailey is an illustrator and writer who graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration. She focuses on creating charming characters and character-based illustrations, particularly for stories and children’s books. Bailey’s style is playful and engaging, resulting in stories that are charged with imagination and will captivate any young reader. She currently lives and works in Nottingham, UK.
Rights sold: Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
Ages 3+ | 270 x 230 mm | 32pp | £12.99 | Hardback Deboss
When two kids visit Grandma’s house for their usual visit, they can’t help but think she’s stuffy and no fun at all. Even the dinner she makes is predictable. But when Grandma goes missing and wild animals start popping up around the house, they realise she has a secret... A gorgeously illustrated picture book about not judging people based on appearances, and how families can work together to help save the planet. Martin Stanev is a recent graduate from Falmouth University in the UK, where he gained a First Class Degree in Illustration. Inspired by his Eastern European roots, he strives to create fascinating and meaningful stories through children’s illustration and strong narratives. This is Martin’s first book.
Rights sold: Bulgarian, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Turkish, Vietnamese
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THE PLANET IN A PICKLE JAR Martin Stanev
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SCIENTISTS IN THE WILD: GALÁPAGOS Helen Scales & Rômolo D'Hipólito Ages 7+ | 260 x 205 mm | 80pp | £14.99 | Hardback Finishes TBC
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Seven scientists from around the world have joined forces to study the wildlife of Galápagos on board the research ship Sula. Tasked with observing and cataloguing the islands’ amazing wildlife and habitats, the scientists need to track down the animals and plants that are unique to the ecosystem and make a visual record. Along the way we’ll encounter the experts who are the inheritors of Darwin’s scientific legacy and learn all about marine conservation.
Join a crew of scientists as they sail around one of the world's most amazing habitats: the Galápagos Islands. Helen Scales is a writer, marine biologist, broadcaster and scuba diver whose work focuses on oceans and their inhabitants. She has a masters degree in Tropical Coastal Management from Newcastle University, and a PhD from Cambridge University, UK. Rômolo D'Hipólito is a Brazilian artist and illustrator. He is the winner of the 2019 Golden Pinwheel Special Mention Award and the 2018 Ibero-America Ilustra Catalog Official Selection.
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OVER THE RAINBOW Rachael Davis & Wenjia Tang Ages 7+ | 305 x 245 mm | 64pp | £14.99 | Hardback Finishes TBC
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There’s nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colourful? Rainbows have fascinated us for centuries and there’s so much to learn from them. From inspiring different mythology, literature, television and culture to becoming a symbol of hope, acceptance and pride, find out more about these natural wonders in this beautifully illustrated and fascinating guide...
Covering the science, their various beautiful forms in nature, other amazing light forms and much more, this is the perfect book for budding scientists, artists or just lovers of all things rainbow. Rachael Davis studied Mathematics at Oxford University and then went to work in Finance. Her first picture book, I am NOT a Prince!, will be published by Hachette early in 2022. Wenjia Tang is a Chinese-born freelance illustrator graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Illustration in 2017. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts and 3x3 Magazine, etc.
...AND OTHER WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WAYS TO SAVE THE PLANET
Madeleine Finlay and Jisu Choi Ages 7+ | 310 x 245 mm | 88pp | £14.99 | Hardback Neon Pantone | Deboss
We all know the effects that climate change and global warming are having on our planet – but what we don’t all know is some of the strange and inventive ways scientists are working to find practical and imaginative answers to these big problems. Following scenes from the breakfast table, to school, in the park and at the farm, we see how some of these inventions could fit into everyday life: from brushing your teeth with biodegradable algae, to eating beetle burgers for lunch and doing your homework to a light powered by poo. With a mixture of abstract, infographic-style artwork and topical, funny and expertly-researched facts, children will love seeing familiar scenes with a futuristic twist, teaching them all about the cool, exciting and sometimes quite strange inventions that could be commonplace in the not-so-distant future. Madeleine Finlay is a freelance science writer, with a first-class Undergraduate Master’s in Physics, Honours Astrophysics and a Master’s in Science Communication. She works with clients such as the BBC and New Scientist, among others. Jisu Choi is an illustrator based in South Korea. Since graduating with a degree in Visual Graphics from Hong-ik University, Jisu has worked with clients such as the New Yorker and Audi Volkswagen, among others. She has published many comic books and zines. Rights sold: Chinese (Simplified and Complex), Dutch, French, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese
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BEETLES FOR BREAKFAST
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IT'S TOUGH TO BE TINY Kim Woolcock & Stacey Thomas Ages 5+ | 260 x 205 mm | 48pp | £14.99 | Hardback Finishes TBC
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Being tiny is tough! You can’t reach the highest shelf where the cookie jar sits, and the big kids always steal your lunchtime snacks. But what if I told you that being small didn’t suck at all? But was in fact really, really cool. Focus your eyes on the world of micro animals and learn what it's like to be so small. Discover how these tiny creatures stay safe, or hunt for their lunch. Zoom in on their superpowers… maybe it's not so tough to be tiny after all!
Step inside the marvellous world of micro monsters and learn all about the hidden talents of some of the smallest creatures out there! Kim Woolcock has always loved books and biology. A full-time science writer and editor, Kim lives on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, with her family. Stacey Thomas is an illustrator and maker based in Oxfordshire, UK. She studied illustration at the University of Brighton, graduating in 2017.
Ages 7+ | 290 x 230 mm | 40pp | £12.99 | Hardback Matt Foil Deboss
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Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don’t just live in icy Antarctica! Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide to our feathered friends, from the tiny fairy penguin that is no bigger than a ruler, to the emperor penguin that is over a metre tall.
Owen Davey’s popular non-fiction series continues with a captivating and stunningly illustrated guide to penguins. Find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them. Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator from the UK. His work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica, including the UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China and Korea. He has worked for The New York Times, Microsoft and Orange.
IN THE SAME SERIES: FANATICAL ABOUT FROGS
MAD ABOUT MONKEYS
SMART ABOUT SHARKS
CRAZY ABOUT CATS
BONKERS ABOUT BEETLES
OBSESSIVE ABOUT OCTOPUSES
CURIOUS ABOUT CROCODILES
Rights sold: Chinese (Simplified and Complex), Danish, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Vietnamese
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PASSIONATE ABOUT PENGUINS Owen Davey
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CURIOUS CREATURES: WORKING WITH TOOLS Zoë Armstrong and Anja Sušanj Ages 5+ | 270 x 230 mm | 40pp | £12.99 | Hardback Deboss | Neon Pantones
If you venture into the forests or out onto the savannah you will find animals everywhere. But creatures of the wild don't just laze around all day, they are hard at work with tools! From our closest relatives, the apes, to the clever birds who build bowers and crack nuts, this COVER NOT FINAL beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book tells stories of amazing animals that have learned to use tools. Children will learn all about these clever creatures, and explore how their daily routines have a lot in common with human kids! Zoë Armstrong is a trained journalist who has worked in public relations within the charitable sector and in education. Zoë works as a freelance writer in Brighton. She is the author of Find the Spy. Anja Sušanj is originally from coastal Croatia, she received an MA in illustration and has been doing illustration ever since. Her first book was The Secret Lives of Mermaids with Flying Eye Books.
IN THE SAME SERIES: CURIOUS CREATURES: GLOWING IN THE DARK
Zoë Armstrong and Anja Sušanj
Ages 7+ | 270 x 230 mm | 40pp | £12.99 | Hardback Rights sold: Chinese (Simplified and Complex), French, Korean, Russian
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ALCATOE AND THE TURNIP CHILD Isaac Lenkiewicz Ages 7+ | 260 x 190 mm | 64pp | £9.99 | Paperback Finishes TBC
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Alcatoe, the one witch of Plum Woods, is always ready to use her mischief and misguided magic. When the village decides to hold a vegetable growing contest, the children are set to compete against the grumpiest old man in all of Plum Woods. They enlist Alcatoe’s help, and beg for a spell to grow the biggest turnip. But a lot can go wrong even with a perfectly simple turnip-enlarging spell... like growing a few arms and legs. Will Alcatoe spoil the harvest festival, even if it means the Turnip Child gets turned into a casserole?
Disaster and magical fun ensue in this laugh-out-loud illustrated title that is perfect for middle-grade readers. Isaac Lenkiewicz is an author and illustrator currently living in Devon, UK. He spends most of his time drawing things, and a lot of giants, moon men and creatures that lived hundreds of millions of years ago pop up in his work. Isaac is the author of Triassic Terrors and also self-publishes many of his own comics.
Ages 7+ | 225 x 160 mm | 96pp | £9.99 | Paperback Finishes TBC
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It’s the summer break in Shadyside and the team have continued their investigation into a mysterious, shady organisation. The trio head to the American Museum of Natural history to check in with Ruby’s mother, an ornithologist heading up research on the remains of the very last dodo, currently frozen and kept under lock and key… But not for long! Can they foil Steve’s plans in time to save the entire city? Or will the poor citizens of New York City suffer a feathery fate?
The oddballs of Team Pom are back for another action-packed romp through Queens – this time with even more hilarious shenanigans and hairy villains in bowler hats. Born in Manila, Philippines, Isabel Roxas has illustrated several books for young readers, including Goodnight Songs, Let Me Finish! and Day at the Market, winner of the Philippine National Book Award. Isabel’s work has been recognized by American Illustration, HOW Magazine and 3x3 Magazine of Contemporary Illustration.
IN THE SAME SERIES: THE ADVENTURES OF TEAM POM: SQUID HAPPENS
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THE ADVENTURES OF TEAM POM: THE LAST DODO Isabel Roxas
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SISTERS OF THE MIST Marlyn Spaaij Ages 9+ | 225 x 160mm | 136pp | £10.99 | Paperback Gel Spot UV | Neon Pantone
Frygea Forest… a place that Kyra and her sisters Margot and Janna return to every year to spend the summer at their grandma’s farm: toasting marshmallows and befriending tiny, grumpy root goblins. But this summer is different, and when Margot starts slamming doors and keeping secrets, Kyra starts to worry. When Margot is enticed into the woods by the mysterious figures in the mist, Kyra knows she has to save her, even if that means facing the spooky forces within Frygea Forest with just her kid sister for help. A fantastical coming-of-age graphic novel from debut creator, Marlyn Spaaij, that offers adventure, magic, and mystery on every page. Marlyn Spaaij is amongst the key creative professionals in the Dutch animation industry. She was storyboard supervisor on American Girl’s 2D series Wellie Wishers (2017) and storyboard artist on the 3D series of Chinese kids brand Dr. Panda (2018), as well as character animator on the 2D feature films Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015) and Triple Trouble (2014). Spaaij is a graduate from the HKU. Rights sold: Czech
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CURSE OF THE CHOSEN I Alexis Deacon Ages 12+ | 225 x 170mm | 216pp | £14.99 | Paperback Finishes TBC
As the great chief matriarch lay dying, she gave one final decree: Upon her death there would be a contest. Having no heir of her own blood she called on the Gods. Let fate decide the one truly worthy to rule in her place... A brand-new bind up of the first two tales in Alexis Deacon’s Geis series packed full of action, magical happenings and characters you'll never forget.
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CURSE OF THE CHOSEN II Alexis Deacon Ages 12+ | 225 x 170mm | 200pp | £14.99 | Paperback Finishes TBC
As Io's quest reaches its deadly and dramatic conclusion, things are not all as they seem in the sorceress' game for the right to rule. Still trapped inside the torturous nightmares within the castle, who will remain in the battle for the throne, and which of the chosen will be lost along the way? Or will they fail in their attempts to escape the horrors within? The dramatic and hotly anticipated conclusion to Alexis Deacon's original Geis trilogy, featuring new branding and a format designed to sit alongside Curse of the Chosen Volume 1. Alexis Deacon's first book, Slow Loris, was named one of the hundred best children's books of all time by Time Magazine. He has twice been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and is a two time recipient of The New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books Award. In 2014, The River won the Observer/Jonathan Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize. Rights sold: French
FOREIGN RIGHTS GUIDE
BOLOGNA 2022
Foreign rights contacts: Marie Bédrune France, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the Baltics, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria and Greece marie@nobrow.net Aurélie Goncalves Asia, Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia aurelie@nobrow.net Harry Gwinner USA, Japan, Middle East, Film and TV rights harry@nobrow.net Nobrow Ltd / Flying Eye Books / Imprint 27 27 Westgate Street London E8 3RL Tel: 0207 033 4430 www.nobrow.net Nobrow Press
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Cover artwork: Adam Allsuch Boardman, An Illustrated History of Ghosts
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VERN: CUSTODIAN OF THE UNIVERSE Tyrell Waiters Ages 16+ | 225 x 170mm | 200pp | £14.99 | Paperback Finishes TBC
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On the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. When he starts a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar, things aren’t entirely what they seem. When Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he finds himself presented with the greatest question of all: is humanity even worth saving?
A thought-provoking and hilarious romp through time and space from debut creator, Tyrell Waiters that explores what it means to be human in a world that feels like is becoming more confusing and frightening by the day. Tyrell Waiters is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer from Palmetto, Florida. After graduating Ringling College of Art and Design, he turned himself to working as an apparel graphic designer for children's clothing. Now currently living in Seattle with his wife and their many cats, he works in a huge range of industries ranging from marketing to music and entertainment. When not working, he's painting in his studio and exploring nature.
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KISSES FOR JET: A COMING-OF-GENDER STORY Joris Bas Backer Translation by Ameera Rajabali Ages 16+ | 225 x 170mm | 208pp | £14.99 | Paperback Gel Spot UV
In 1999, when most people think that the world is about to end with the Y2K crash, Jet is just trying to get through high school. When their mom moves to another country to work on fixing the Millennium bug, Jet is forced to stay at a boarding house while they finish the school year. On top of this, Jet also begins to notice that they don’t feel like the other girls in their class. As new feelings start to emerge, Jet slowly begins to realise that they may be more of a boy than the girl people assume they are. Is that even possible? And who do they talk to about these feelings when there’s barely any internet? This coming-of-gender graphic novel debut is an enlightening and often hilarious tale that casts light on what it was like to be transgender before information and help was more accessible and widespread. Joris Bas Backer grew up in The Hague, Bucharest, New York and in an uninviting Dutch city called Oegstgeest. His work deals with the topics of longing, identity, gender dysphoria and gender roles. All rights available except German
Ages 16+ | 225 x 170mm | 272pp | £16.99 | Paperback Spot UV
Ramiro leaves the British drizzle and his beloved fiancée Yoss to investigate his family history back home in Costa Rica. What starts as an innocent fascination with an old family photo album leads to conversations with the older generations and revelations he is not prepared for. Set on the idyllic Caribbean coastline of one of the most beautiful countries in Latin America, author Edo Brenes weaves together the heart breaking and humbling stories of three generations of the same family. Love and life is a struggle in paradise, welcome to Limón. Edo Brenes studied for a BA in Animation at Veritas University, Costa Rica; followed by an MA in Animation at the University of Sunderland. Edo has worked as a lecturer at Veritas University and the Cambridge School of Art. Winning a Cheltenham Illustration Award with the short comic Lunday, Edo then went on to win the Observer/Cape/ Comica Graphic Short Story Prize with a version of what became the first chapter of Memories From Limón. Rights sold: French, Italian
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MEMORIES FROM LIMÓN Edo Brenes
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AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF GHOSTS Adam Allsuch Boardman 245 x 185mm | 128pp | £16.99 | Hardback Gel UV | Neon Pantone
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Through the decades, investigators and mediums have dedicated themselves to the task of reaching through the veil and contacting the other side. This illustrative study explores whether ghosts are the souls of the dead, windows in time or interdimensional beings, and how cultures through the ages have responded with fear and fascination to their horrific haunts and eerie appearances.
A deep dive into the world of ghosts with a fun, informative, humorous look at the history of the strange world of the paranormal. Adam Allsuch Boardman grew up in an exceptionally green part of the Yorkshire Dales in England, and studied BA Illustration at Leeds Arts University. He is currently a freelance illustrator, doing jobs for national museum exhibits, educational publications and historic businesses. He is greatly influenced by film and television as well as books, from authors such as Agatha Christie to Isaac Asimov.
IN THE SAME SERIES: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF UFOS
AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF FILMMAKING
Rights sold: Danish, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish
Rights sold: Chinese, French, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Slovak, Ukrainian