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Foreign rights contacts: Marie Bédrune France, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the Baltics, Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Greece marie@nobrow.net Harry Gwinner Asia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Arabic countries and Israel harry@nobrow.net Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 – Hall 6.1 / stand C41 Nobrow Ltd/Flying Eye Books 27 Westgate Street London E8 3RL Tel: 0207 033 4430 www.FlyingEyeBooks.com
@FlyingEyeBooks Cover artwork: I Ate Sunshine For Breakfast / ©Philip Giordano / 2019
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I ATE SUNSHINE FOR BREAKFAST Michael Holland and Philip Giordano Ages 7+ | 260 x 205 mm | 128pp | ÂŁ14.99 | Hardback Geltex | Pantone | Head and Tail Bands
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Enter the incredible world of plants to learn about the green machines of the natural world. Using just the rays of the sun, trees and flowers help create everything from rubber to honey. Find out the powerful science going on in every leaf, petal and stem with vibrant illustrations that will make you look at plants in a whole new way.
From expert ecologist and educator Michael Holland, this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants in your life, from minty toothpaste to the floral names in your classroom. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the parts of a plant through to conservation, and also features DIY projects for young gardeners. Michael Holland is Head of Education at Chelsea Physic Garden. He is also a photographer, compost nerd and wildlife gardener. Philip Giordano is an Italian illustrator born in a small coastal town in Liguria, of Philippine and Swiss descent. He attended the Brera Fine Arts Academy in Milan, the IED (European Institute of Design) and subsequently gained a Masters in Animation Techniques in Turin.
OBSESSIVE ABOUT OCTOPUSES Owen Davey Ages 7+ | 290 x 230 mm | 40pp | ÂŁ12.99 | Hardback Wibalin | Foil | Deboss
Did you know that an octopus has three hearts and a donut-shaped brain? Or that they are particularly intelligent, with some being known to use tools?
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Dive into this fascinating illustrated guide all about the aliens of the deep. From the truly terrifying giant Pacific octopus to the inventive common octopus, find out where they live, what they eat and how we can protect them.
Owen Davey is a freelance illustrator, living and working from Leicester, UK. He graduated with a First Class Degree in Illustration from Falmouth University and his work has since been published in every continent except Antarctica, including picture books in UK, America, Australia, Germany, France, Portugal, China and Korea. He has also worked for some impressive clients including 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
Get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals in this widely acclaimed series by writer and illustrator Owen Davey. These books deliver fascinating facts about magnificent animals, including what we can do to help save their habitats and much more! Davey’s dynamic, geometric style is sure to catch the eye of animal lovers young and old. Rights sold: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Simplified and Complex Chinese, Swedish
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ORCHESTRA Avalon Nuovo and David Doran Ages 7+ | 290 x 290 mm | 80pp | ÂŁ14.99 | Hardback Wibalin
Before there were DJs, rock stars, pop groups and jazz trios, there was the orchestra. Whether it takes centre stage or brings performances and motion pictures to life, the orchestra is the magificent original voice of the west. Learn about all of the ingenious instruments that make up the orchestra and the luminary composers whose work has endured for centuries. Travel from the stunning Wiener Musikverein in Vienna to the world's greatest recording studios, all illuminated by David Doran's stylish and immersive artwork. Avalon Nuovo is an illustrator and writer from LA who graduated with a BFA from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. She has worked for clients such as The New York Times and Natur Och Kultur and was featured in American Illustration archive in 2016, 2017 and 2018. She currently lives in Amsterdam. David Doran is a freelance illustrator who has worked on editorial and publishing projects for numerous international clients such as Penguin Random House, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker and Apple, among many others. He currently lives and works in Falmouth. The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker and Apple, among many others. He currently lives and works in Falmouth, UK. Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
THE SECRET LIVES OF MERMAIDS Professor Tola and Anja Sušanj Ages 7+ | 290 x 245 mm | 64pp | £14.99 | Hardback Uncoated cover | Foil
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If you thought mermaids were fantasy creatures who existed only in myth and fairytale, think again. From the Pacific to the frozen North, merperson researchers have discovered a secret underwater kingdom where these magical beings live their lives. Now you can become a mermaid expert too!
Dive into the life's work of famed merologist Professor Tola. From their long and sinewy tails to the special magical properties of the mermaids from each of the world's regions, you will discover all there is to know about merpeople in this beautiful, fully-illustrated volume. Professor Tola is a leading expert on Mermaids and Merology at the University of Forgotten Magical Creatures. Anja Sušanj Anja Sušanj is originally from coastal Croatia so it’s only natural she gets along so well with fish! She received an MA in illustration at the University of the Arts London and has been doing illustration ever since. She has a passion for nature’s shapes and old stories and legends. This will be her first book.
IN THE SAME SERIES: THE SECRET LIVES OF UNICORNS
Rights sold: Spanish (Catalan & Castilian), Swedish, Ukrainian, Russian, Simplified Chinese
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A JOURNEY THROUGH GREEK MYTHS Marchella Ward and Sander Berg Ages 7+ | 245 x 185 mm | 168pp | ÂŁ14.99 | Hardback Finishes TBC
Take a journey through Ancient Greece and delve deep into its mythology in this stunning compendium of tales. From the heros of Athens and Sparta to Orpheus and Persephone in the Underworld, take a magical illustrated journey through the Mediterranean to learn about the places where each story took place. COVER NOT FINAL
From the very beginnings of the Universe in Greek myths to the incredible Labours of Heracles, explore this enchanting and complex world through beautiful storytelling by expert Marchella Ward, and breathtaking artwork from Sander Berg. Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford, UK and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmith's College, where she specialises in Greek and Roman tragedies. Sander Berg is a Swedish illustrator. His artwork focuses on colour, texture and contemporary digital artwork and he loves the visual storytelling aspect of drawing. The World of Ancient Greek Myths is his first children's book.
ANCIENT GAMES:
A HISTORY OF SPORTS AND GAMING
Iris Volant and Avalon Nuovo
Ages 7+ | 310 x 245 mm | 64pp | ÂŁ12.99 | Hardback Cloth spine | Spot UV
From the birth of the Olympics to the deadly sports of the Mayans, find out the history of the games that have kept people amused for thousands of years in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide. This expertly written and researched title is the third in our established 'Ancient... ' series and will publish just before the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. It's the perfect book for anyone interested in sports, games, the Olympics and history through the ages. COVER NOT FINAL
Avalon Nuovo is an illustrator and writer from LA who graduated with a BFA from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. She has worked for clients such as The New York Times and Natur Och Kultur and was featured in American Illustration archive in 2016, 2017 and 2018. She currently lives in Amsterdam.
IN THE SAME SERIES: ANCIENT WARRIORS
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ANCIENT WONDERS
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PROFESSOR ASTRO CAT Greetings, fellow scientists! Join Professor Astro Cat and his friends in some spectacular scientific adventures, as we learn all about the world around us — and inside us! Each book in the bestselling Professor Astro Cat series is packed with fascinating and clearly-written information by scientist Dr Dominic Walliman, and illustrated in Ben Newman’s breath-taking dynamic, geometrically retro style. Dr Dominic Walliman has a PhD in Quantum Device Physics from Birmingham University as well as a Physics BSc and an MSc in Computer Science. Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC and The New York Times, amongst many others.
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DEEP-SEA VOYAGE Dr Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman Ages 7+ | 290 x 290 mm | 64pp | £15.99 | Hardback Wibalin | Foil | Deboss Where did all the water on our planet come from? How deep is the ocean? What exactly is a fish? Join Professor Astro Cat and the gang as they take a deep dive from the sea shore all the way to the darkest depths of the ocean floor to find out more about this mysterious watery world.
IN THE SAME SERIES: FRONTIERS OF SPACE
ATOMIC ADVENTURE
HUMAN BODY ODYSSEY
Rights sold: Arabic, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Simplified and Complex Chinese, Ukrainian
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FOR YOUNG READERS Dr Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman Ages 3+ | 240 x 240 mm | 32pp | £9.99 | Hardback Wibalin | Foil | Deboss SOLAR SYSTEM
SPACE ROCKETS
STARGAZING
Get ready for blast off! This series, designed especially for younger readers, is the perfect introduction to topics in outer space. With awesome facts that are simply written and easy to read, even the youngest space explorers can learn about things like our solar system, space rockets and stars. Perfect for ages three to seven. Rights sold: Arabic, Dutch, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Swedish
ASTRO KITTENS BABY BOOKS Dr Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman Ages 0 - 3 | 175 x 175 mm | 18pp | £6.99 | Board Rounded corners | Gloss | Foil COSMIC MACHINES
INTO THE UNKNOWN
Are you ready to take off on your first space adventure? This brand new series of board books is specifically designed to engage pre-schoolers in scientific concepts while also touching on more advanced science in a playful and informative way.
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ONE DAY ON OUR BLUE PLANET... IN THE OUTBACK
Ella Bailey
Ages 3+ | 230 x 270mm | 32pp | £11.99 | Hardback Geltex
From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love spending the day with this bouncy joey. Next from Ella Bailey's acclaimed series of children’s books comes another tale of how one COVER NOT FINAL young animal friend spends his day. He's only a little kangaroo, but that doesn't stop his curiousity in learning all about life in his small corner of our blue planet. Ella Bailey is an illustrator and writer who graduated from Falmouth University with a First Class Honours in Illustration. She focuses on creating charming characters and characterbased 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 lives in Nottingham.
IN THE SAME SERIES: . . . IN THE SAVANNAH
. . . IN THE ANTARCTIC
. . . IN THE RAINFOREST
. . . IN THE OCEAN
Rights sold: Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Spain)
Professor Alice Gregory & Christy Kirkpatrick Illustrated by Eleanor Hardiman
SLEEPY THAEND OTHER PE B B LE CA L M I N
STO R I ES
G TA L E S B E DTI M E TO R E A D AT
THE SLEEPY PEBBLE AND OTHER STORIES
Dr Alice Gregory, Christy Kirpatrick and Eleanor Hardiman
All ages | 270x240mm | 88pp | £12.99 | Hardback Gold Foil | Geltex | Spot UV
We all know how difficult it is to get little ones to sleep! The Sleepy Pebble and Other Stories is a soothing collection of stories co-written by sleep specialist Alice Gregory and children’s book writer Christy Kirkpatrick, who have crafted these tales to incorporate mindfulness and other techniques that can aid relaxation. Coupled with dreamlike and calming illustrations, this treasury could make bedtime that bit easier. FLYING EYE BOOKS
Dr Alice Gregory has studied the science of sleep for over a decade and has over 100 published articles in her name. She is the author of Nodding Off: The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave and lives in London, UK. Christy Kirpatrick is a freelance children’s and educational writer. She obtained a PhD in English from Royal Holloway, London. She now lives in Surrey, UK. Eleanor Hardiman is an illustrator and designer from Bristol, UK. Rights sold: Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Spanish (Castilian), Slovakian
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MRS BIBI'S ELEPHANT Reza Dalvand Ages 3+ | 230 x 270 mm | 32pp | ÂŁ11.99 | Hardback Finishes TBC
A heartwarming story with a message as big as an elephant, this fanciful tale of friendship between an eccentric lady and her beloved pet is as poignant as it is beautiful. COVER NOT FINAL
When Mrs Bibi is told her pet elephant has to go, she reluctantly packs her bags and heads off somewhere where they can live together in happiness. But what they both leave behind is far bigger than the other people in the town could have ever imagined. Delicate artwork compliments messages of acceptance, tolerance and love in this moving story. Reza Dalvand was born in Andimeshk, Iran. After studying graphic design at Isfahan University of Art, he went on to complete a master's degree in Illustration at the University of Tehran, where he currently lives. Reza has illustrated many books for children and his work has been internationally recognised.
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SHY ONES Shy Ones Simona Ciraolo Ages 3+ | H x W TBC | 32pp | £11.99 | Hardback Geltex
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Who's this? A little flapjack octopus. You may almost have missed him. You see, he's not the type to stand out in a crowd. Unless you were looking for him, you might not spot him at all... He's one of the shy ones.
This beautifully delicate picture book explores the topic of shyness and friendship. Stunningly illustrated by bestselling creator Simona Ciraolo, this book is sure to resonate with young children across the world, particularly those who are just starting school. Simona Ciraolo is a Sardinian-born author and illustrator whose witty and endearing tales recently won her the Sebastian Walker Award. Ciraolo studied animation at the National Film School in Turin, Italy, before moving to the UK where she undertook an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She has also worked as a freelance 2D animator for children’s TV shows and illustrated five picture books for an independent Italian publisher.
ALSO BY SIMONA CIRAOLO: HUG ME
Rights sold: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Simplified and Complex Chinese, Spanish (Spain), Turkish, Vietnamese
THE LINES ON NANA'S FACE
Rights sold: Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Simplified and Complex Chinese, Spanish (Spain)
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MY SISTER
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CHILD OF GALAXIES Blakey Nuto and Charlotte Ager Ages 3+ | 230 x 270 mm | 40pp | £11.99 | Hardback Finishes TBC
Your body was made from the stuff of the stars, You’re a child of galaxies dreaming. COVER NOT FINAL
Child of Galaxies is a thought-provoking and poignant lyrical picture book, celebrating the wonder, mystery, resilience and joy of what it means to be alive.
Blakey Nuto is a primary trained teacher with a deep love of children’s literature and a desire to integrate philosophy and mindfulness into education. This is his first book. He currently lives and works in Tasmania. Charlotte Ager is a freelance illustrator based in London, UK. Her clients include the New York times, Penguin Random House, Vogue, Faber, DK, British Council and Harper Collins, among others.
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MASON MOONEY: PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR Seaerra Miller Ages 7+ | 279x202 mm | 72pp | £12.99 | Hardback Spot UV | Foil
Paranormal Investigator Mason Mooney is heartless, both figuratively and literally. He’s on a mission to prove to the Society of Peculiar Paranormal Phenomena that he’s the best Paranormal Investigator around, but they're not so sure. And they're not the only ones... COVER NOT FINAL
Join Mason as he tackles ghosts, witches and grumpy teenagers to prove once and for all who the REAL talent in the world of paranormal creatures is. If anyone can take on the ghosts in the world's most haunted house – it's him. And no one else. But with an evil curse looming over him and the house's inhabitants, is Mason a bit out of his depth? Or is this just the challenge he needs to finally see some sense? Seaerra Miller studied art at the Pacific Northwest College of art and Design. Since graduating she has worked for several publications and organisations such as Cricket Media and Snap Chat. She has also worked with Flying Eye books as illustrator for their Hilda Netflix novels.
Ages 5+ | 260 x 190mm | 56pp | £12.99 | Hardback Foil | Spot UV ARTHUR AND THE GOLDEN ROPE
MARCY AND THE RIDDLE OF THE SPHINX
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From the farthest, frosty reaches of Iceland, to the vast deserts of ancient Egypt, and into the mountains of China, it’s safe to say the Brownstone family has had its share of adventures! Battling mythical beasts and scheming gods across generations and throughout the world, these young adventurers often find that their greatest challenge is their own fear! From award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton, Kai and the Monkey King is the most recent title in the series. Based on Chinese mythology, plucky Kai is tired of her bookish mum and decides to seek out the mischievous Monkey King. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he’s worth? Perfect for readers aged five to nine, this series is a unique hybrid of nonfiction, mythological picture book and comic, serving as an ideal lead-in to more advanced graphic novels and fiction books. Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton, UK and studied at the University of West England. Todd Stanton won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2018 for his picture book The Secret of Black Rock and has been commissioned to work for clients such as Oxford University Press, Bloomsbury, Usborne Publishing and Aquila magazine. Rights sold: Czech, French, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Spain), Ukrainian, Swedish
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HILDA AND THE MOUNTAIN KING Luke Pearson Ages 6+ | 300 x 215 mm | 80pp | £12.95 | Hardback Cloth spine | Spot UV
See what new and unexpected perils await our beloved blue-haired adventurer in the sixth book from the widely praised series. We rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she awakes to find herself... in the body of a troll! Her mum is worried sick, and now has to deal with the strange creature that seems to have taken Hilda's place. Now, both of them are in a race to be reunited before Ahlberg and his safety patrol get the chance to use their new secret weapon to lay waste to the trolls, and Hilda along with them! Luke Pearson has fast become one of the leading talents of the UK comics scene. He was the winner of Young People’s Comic category at the British Comic Award in 2012 and been nominated for the Eisner Award’s Best Publication for Kids and Best Writer/Artist in 2013. He recently worked as a storyboard artist on the cult show Adventure Time. Luke is a frequent contributor to comic anthologies in the UK and lives in Nottingham. Rights sold: Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain), Ukrainian
IN THE SAME SERIES: HILDA AND THE TROLL
HILDA AND THE MIDNIGHT GIANT
HILDA AND THE BIRD PARADE
HILDA AND THE BLACK HOUND
HILDA AND THE STONE FOREST
HILDA'S SPARROW SCOUT GUIDE
Ages 6+ | 300 x 215 mm | 80pp | £12.99 | Paperback French Flaps
Join Hilda, Twig and friends to find out what it takes to be a brave and brilliant Sparrow Scout in this verynearly official (with a few little additions from Hilda) guide. Welcome to the flock! This guide introduces many popular level-one Sparrow Scout badges, perfect for new recruits. As well as learning cloud types, star constellations and how to build a shelter, you’ll discover tons of interesting facts COVER NOT FINAL about the creatures of Trolberg, plus some secret tips and tricks from your favourite blue-haired Sparrow, Hilda! Emily Hibbs is a writer and editor based in London, UK. She has extensive knowledge of the children’s publishing industry, having worked with publishers such as Little Tiger Press, Scholastic and Egmont. Zelda Turner is an editor and children's activity book writer. She has written Shackleton's Journey Activity Book and Professor Astro Cat's Intergalactic Activity Book for Flying Eye Books.
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THE ART OF DRAG Jake Hall, Helen Li, Sofie Birkin and Jasjyot Singh Hans 270 x 200 mm | 136pp | ÂŁ18.99 | Hardback Pantone | Colour Foil | Swiss Binding
Lights. Glamour. Action! Get a glorious insight to the cultural phenomenon, before RuPaul's Drag Race propelled it into the global spotlight, Drag had been around for thousands of years. You may not have known this, but Drag has been around for thousands of years. A fabulous mix of fashion, theatrics, gender and politics all come COVER NOT FINAL together to create the show-stopping entertainment millions witness today. In this extensive work, Jake Hall delves deep into the ancient beginnings of Drag, to present day and beyond. Vibrant illustrations enhance a rich history that varies from Kabuki theatre to Shakespearean, the revolutionary Stonewall riots to the still-thriving New York ballroom scene. This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of Drag. Jake Hall is a non-binary freelance journalist whose client list includes British Vogue, i-D, Refinery29 and Dazed and Confused. Helen Li is an Australian illustrator based in Warsaw, Poland. She has worked with Google, Facebook, Dropbox and Redbull. Sofie Birkin is a British illustrator based in Denver, USA. She has worked with Cosmopolitan UK and BOA Technology. Jasjyot Singh Hans is a Indian illustrator based in Chicago, USA. He has worked with Google, New York Times and Vogue India.
250 x190 mm | 160pp | £15.99 | Hardback | Deboss
In 1924, work began in earnest on a small villa by the sea in the south of France. Meet Eileen Gray, the woman behind the design milestone, the E-1027 house. Like so many gifted female artists and designers of her time, Eileen Gray’s story has been eclipsed by the men with whom she collaborated. Dzierżawska’s exquisite visuals bring to life the tale of a young Irish designer whose work and life came to bloom during the ‘Années Folles’ of early 20th century Paris. Charlotte Malterre-Barthes is a French architect and urban designer. She is currently Director of Studies of the MAS in Urban Design at the ETH Zurich. Zosia Dzierżawska is a Polish illustrator and comic author. Architecture and living/urban space have always been important in her work. Rights sold: French, Polish
IN WAVES AJ Dungo 226 x 170 mm | 376pp | £16.99 | Paperback | Silver Foil
In this visually arresting graphic novel, surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo remembers his late partner and the shared love of surfing that endured throughout their time together. Dungo explores the beauty and complexity of the author’s relationship with his partner as they face her prolonged battle with cancer. With his passion for surfing uniting many narratives, he intertwines his own story with those of some of the great heroes of surf in a rare work that is as moving as it is fascinating. AJ Dungo is an illustrator from California, US. He studied at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, and his work has been shown in several group exhibitions in New York and LA. Rights sold: French, Polish, Italian, Simplified Chinese
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SKIP Molly Mendoza 270 x 200 mm | 168pp | ÂŁ16.99 | Hardback Orange Pantone | Deboss
When Bloom is thrown from their world and Gloopy is exiled from their home, each finds in the other a much-needed kindred spirit. But as they skip through dimensions among great weeping giants, enormous alligator islands and topsy-turvy 2D worlds, they find that their greatest challenges are facing their own truths and fears, which they have both been anxious to avoid. Become immersed in Molly Mendoza’s dazzling worlds filled with unique and endearing characters in this epic and profound tale of growth, companionship and compassion. Molly Mendoza is an American illustrator and comic artist. She has gone on to develop a rich personal art practice, self-publishing numerous comics as well as working with clients such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Hazlitt and Adobe among others. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon.
235 x 160 mm | 184pp | ÂŁ12.99 | Hardback Spot UV
Enter a world of magic and adventure in this stunning series based on traditional Russian folklore. Alexander Utkin's Gamayun Tales are fresh and modern adaptations of familiar Slavic folktales, teamed with bold and beautiful illustrations. This comic anthology collects the first three titles in the series. The bind up is jam-packed with stories of magical quests and talking animals, golden chests that turn into palaces and encounters with terrifying Water Spirits. There's no end to the adventure in these books! COVER NOT FINAL
Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and WWF, among many others.
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260 x 170 mm | 72pp | ÂŁ12.99 | Hardback Cloth Spine | Spot UV THE KING OF BIRDS
THE WATER SPIRIT
Rights sold: French, Spanish (Spain)
TYNA OF THE LAKE
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DEADENDIA 2: THE BROKEN HALO Hamish Steele 225 x 170 mm | 244pp | £12.99 | Paperback Spot UV
War is brewing across the thirteen planes and as always, haunted house attraction and portal to hell Dead End is right at the centre of it. It’s been weeks since Dead End was destroyed and as it reopens as a hotel, resident tour guide turned hotel manager Norma is determined to leave the ghosts of the past where they belong. But with her friendship with Barney up in the air, and angels and demons using the hotel as their literal wrestling ring, Norma soon finds that unwanted ghosts can appear at any moment, especially when they’re your own. Hamish Steele is an Eisner-award winning comic book artist and freelance animation director who grew up in Somerset surrounded by legends, myths and folktales. Since graduating from Kingston University with First Class Honours in 2013, Hamish has worked for the BBC, Cartoon Network, Blink!Ink, Disney, Nickelodeon and Random House, among others. He won the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award at San Diego Comic Con in 2018. Hamish currently lives in London.
ALSO BY HAMISH STEELE: DEADENDIA 1: THE WATCHER'S TEST
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The Art of Drag / ©Helen Li
Foreign rights contacts: Marie Bédrune France, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the Baltics, Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Greece marie@nobrow.net Harry Gwinner Asia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Arabic countries and Israel harry@nobrow.net Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 – Hall 6.1 / stand C41 Nobrow Ltd/Flying Eye Books 27 Westgate Street London E8 3RL Tel: 0207 033 4430 www.Nobrow.net
@NobrowPress Cover artwork: SKIP / ©Molly Mendoza / 2019