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Lucky Spool

FRONT COVER Photograph from The Life & Love of the Forest © Björn Forenius/Getty Images BACK COVER Illustration by Frank Morrison from Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball ABOVE Illustration by Jenni Desmond from Snow Birds

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â–² From Punk, Post Punk, New Wave

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Punk, Post Punk, New Wave O N S TAG E , B AC K S TAG E , I N YO U R FAC E , 1 9 7 7 – 1 9 8 9

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BY M I C H A E L G R E C C O

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Iconic and never-before-seen images of punk and post-punk’s quintessential bands

book contains never-before-seen images of punk and post-punk’s most beloved bands, such as The Ramones, Devo, and many, many others Fans of the Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, and the Ramones will be transported to the alternative music scene of the 1980s

S PECIFICATIONS 300 color photographs 240 pages WIDTH: 9" • 229mm HEIGHT: 11" • 279mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER PHOTOGRAPHY • MUSIC ISBN 978-1-4197-4854-7 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4854-7 US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK 5 4£30.00 000 9 781419 748547

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hotographer and filmmaker Michael Grecco was in the thick of things, documenting the club scene in

places like Boston and New York as punk rock morphed into the post punk and new wave movements that

dominated from the late ’70s to the early ’90s. From Sex Pistols to Blondie, Talking Heads, Human Sexual Response, Elvis Costello, Joan Jett, The Ramones, and many others, Grecco captured in black and white and color the raw energy, sweat, and antics that characterized the alternative music of the time. In addition to concert photography, he shot album covers and promotional pieces that round out his impressively extensive photo collection. The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles has offered Grecco an exhibition of his photographs to coincide with publication.

Michael Grecco is an award-winning commercial photographer and film director noted for his iconic celebrity portraits, innovative magazine covers, editorial images, and advertising spreads for NBC/Universal, GE, Pfizer, HBO, Kodak, ABC, IBM, Yahoo!, ESPN, WIRED, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, Premier, and more. His distinguished work is regularly featured in prestigious galleries such as Louis Stern, G. Ray Hawkins, Stephen Cohen, and Fahey Klein. Grecco lives in Los Angeles.

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The Life & Love of the Forest

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BY L E W I S B L AC K W E L L

The latest in the popular Life & Love Of series by Lewis Blackwell

S E LLING POINTS Features 100 photographs that show us the forest as we have never seen it before The Life & Love Of series has sold more than 80,000 copies combined Trees have been a popular, strong selling subject for books—and even more so today, with the increased awareness of the importance of environmental conservation

S PECIFICATIONS 100 color photographs 216 pages WIDTH: 12" • 305mm HEIGHT: 12" • 305mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER PHOTOGRAPHY • NATURE ISBN 978-1-4197-5056-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-5056-4 US $50.00 CAN $63.00 UK 5 5£35.00 000 9 781419 750564

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howcasing the work of the world’s leading nature photographers, The Life & Love of

the Forest is a breathtaking visual tour of our most

remarkable woodlands. Author Lewis Blackwell takes us on an extraordinary journey with essays and deep captions that explore the science and incredible histories of everything from seedlings, thickets, and underbrush to the extraordinary trees themselves. Capturing the beauty of these vibrant, fascinating landscapes, this book celebrates the spectacular

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power of forests around the world.

Lewis Blackwell is the author of The Life & Love of the Sea, The Life & Love of Trees, The Life & Love of Cats, The Life & Love of Dogs, and Rainforest. He was

The Life and Love of the Sea ISBN 978-1-4197-1862-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-1862-5 US $50.00 CAN $63.00 UK 5 5£40.00 000

the creative head of Getty Images for many years and, prior to that, the editor in chief and publisher of Creative Review magazine.

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NOW IN PAPERBACK RIGHTS: US AND CANADA

S E LLING POINTS Features three previously unpublished works by David

A History of Pictures F R O M T H E C AV E TO T H E C O M P U T E R S C R E E N

BY DAV I D H O C K N E Y A N D M A R T I N G AY F O R D

A compact edition of Hockney and Gayford’s brilliantly original book, with updated material and brand-new pieces of art

Hockney and updated material throughout Final chapter has been revised to reflect recent advances in digital technology Hockney remains one of the world’s most widely recognized artists, constantly in the public eye for his work and ideas

S PECIFICATIONS 372 pages WIDTH: 6½" • 165mm HEIGHT: 9½" • 241mm Paperback PUB MONTH: AUGUST ART • HISTORY • GRAPHIC DESIGN ISBN 978-1-4197-5028-1 ISBN: 978-1-4197-5028-1 US $29.99 CAN $37.99 5 2 9 9 9 9 781419 750281

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nformed and energized by a lifetime of painting, drawing, and making images with cameras, David Hockney, in collaboration with

art critic Martin Gayford, explores how and why pictures have been made across the millennia. Juxtaposing a rich variety of images—a still from a Disney cartoon with a Japanese woodblock print by Hiroshige, a scene from an Eisenstein film with a Velazquez painting—the authors cross the normal boundaries between high culture and popular entertainment, and argue that film, photography, painting, and drawing are deeply interconnected. Featuring a revised

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final chapter with some of Hockney’s latest works, this new, compact edition of A History of Pictures remains a significant contribution to the discussion of how artists represent reality.

David Hockney is one of the world’s most popular painters and the author of the bestselling Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost

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Techniques of the Old Masters (2001). Martin Gayford is an art critic and the author of many books, including Man with a Blue Scarf: On Sitting for a Portrait by Lucian Freud (2013) and Rendez-vous with Art, with Philippe de Montebello (2014).

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Japanese Design Since 1945

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A COMPLETE SOURCEBOOK

BY N AO M I P O L LO C K

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The first book to present a comprehensive overview of postwar Japanese design

An authoritative survey of the Japanese designers, artisans, manufacturers, and technologies that have shaped the world of modern design Spans furniture to tableware, industrial design to graphics, reclusive designermakers to products from mega-corporations Tokyo-based author Naomi Pollock has been granted rare access to archives, experts, and designers to provide unprecedented insight into the most sophisticated design culture on the planet

S PECIFICATIONS 600 color illustrations 448 pages WIDTH: 11⅛" • mm TK-check HEIGHT: 9⅛" • mm Paperback with slipcase PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER ART • GRAPHIC DESIGN • ARCHITECTURE •

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INTERIOR DESIGN or the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functionality or materiality—it is deeply

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connected with ancient culture and rituals. In this sense, a chair is much more than what you sit on, a cup

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more than what you drink from: these objects are to be reflected upon, to be touched and cherished. As mass manufacture became widespread in the post-war period, fascinating cross-cultural exchanges began to take place between Japan and the West. And in recent years, a new generation of designers has taken Japanese creativity into entirely new territory, reconceptualizing the very meaning of design. Showcasing over 80 designers, hundreds of objects, and contributions from both Japanese and Western designers inspired by Japan, this volume will remain the definitive work on the subject for many years to come.

Naomi Pollock is an American architect who lives in Tokyo, where she writes about Japanese design. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Dwell, Wallpaper*, and Architectural Record, for whom she is the special international correspondent.

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FASHION & STYLE

S E LLING POINTS A magical look at some of Vogue’s most memorable fashion narratives—and fashion’s most fantastic creations Features images by leading

Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion

BY T H E E D I TO R S O F VO G U E

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A dream book of empowering and fantastical fashion narratives—from Brothers Grimm to futuristic flights of fancy—told in Vogue’s inimitable style

fashion photographers, including Irving Penn and Annie Leibovitz, as well as gems from the archive Foreword by fashion’s great storyteller and creative head of Maison Martin Margiela, couturier John Galliano Vogue’s footprint, across all of its platforms, is over 250 million

S PECIFICATIONS 300 color photographs 320 pages WIDTH: 10" • 254mm HEIGHT: 13¼" • 337mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: OCTOBER FASHION • PHOTOGRAPHY • FANTASY ISBN 978-1-4197-3332-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-3332-1 US $100.00 CAN $125.00 UK 1 0 0£75.00 00 9 781419 733321

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avishly illustrated, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion celebrates the magazine’s strong and deeply

rooted tradition of storytelling through magical, narrative portfolios. Fashion’s greatest power is its ability to make

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people dream; to create new worlds. Whether falling down a rabbit hole, conquering digital frontiers, or exploring the limits of surrealism, the heroines who feature in photographs by great talents like Annie Leibovitz, Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, and Steven Klein are writing their own tales, defining their own destinies.

Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4495-2 978-1-4197-4495-2 U.S. $65.00 CAN $82.00 UK 5 6 5£45.00 00

Featuring well-known images as well as unexpected gems from the archive, Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion documents fashion at its most magical and affirms its transformative power.

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Vogue, founded in 1892, defines the culture of fashion and always leads readers to what will happen next.

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Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible

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BY N O R M A K A M A L I

Wit and wisdom from the innovative, influential, and empowering wellness guru and designer Norma Kamali

Kamali is a style icon who has dressed everyone from Farrah Fawcett, Debbie Harry, Rihanna, and Beyoncé to Twyla Tharp’s dancers in her boundarybreaking styles Kamali is a noted healthy lifestyle authority, speaker and podcast hos and recently launched her new wellness brand, NORMALIFE.

S PECIFICATIONS 75 color photographs 300 pages WIDTH: 7” • 178mm HEIGHT: 9” • 229mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: JANUARY FASHION • BIOGRAPHY • HEALTH & BEAUTY ISBN 978-1-4197-4740-3 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4740-3 US $35.00 CAN $44.00 5 3 5 0 0 9 781419 747403

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n her first book, fashion legend Norma Kamali offers readers a stylish, inspiring, and heartfelt handbook

for gliding boldly through each of life’s decades with purpose and power. Manifesto, memoir, and essential

guide, its pages are informed by 50 years of Kamali’s twists, turns, triumphs, and failures experienced while finding the courage and conviction to race after her dreams and never look back.

At 75, Kamali looks—and acts—nearly half her age.

The secret, she writes, is learning to age with power: Embracing a healthy lifestyle and looking forward to every milestone and the changes they bring, with the realization that reaching one’s potential has no date. With wisdom and wit, Kamali imparts her lessons on authentic beauty, timeless style, career-building,

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fitness, and health through personal stories, worldly insight, and actionable advice designed to help women of every age create their happiest, healthiest, most successful and fulfilling lives.

Norma Kamali is an American fashion designer best known for the sleeping bag coat, swimwear garments made from silk parachutes, and versatile multiuse pieces. She also has a new line of wellness products called NORMALIFE. She lives in New York City.

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kate spade new york: all in good taste ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-1787-1 978-1-4197-1787-1 US $30.00 CAN $38.00 UK 5 2£22.00 800 9 781419 717871

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NATURE

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The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible B I R D S , B E H AV I O R , H A B I TAT S , I D E N T I F I C AT I O N , A R T & OT H E R H O M E C R A F T S

BY PAU L S T E R RY

many and varied birdwatching

An informative and eye-catching reference book for beginner and intermediate backyard bird enthusiasts

tips throughout the book A natural companion to the bestselling volumes The Beekeeper’s Bible and The Botanical Bible Birdwatchers of all types and ages will enjoy spending time with this comprehensive and thoughtfully illustrated guide

S PECIFICATIONS Color photographs and illustrations throughout 416 pages WIDTH: 7⅜” • 187mm HEIGHT: 9⅝” • 244mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER NATURE ISBN 978-1-4197-5053-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-5053-3 US $35.00 CAN $44.00 5 3 5 0 0 9 781419 750533

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he Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible is that rare type of book, one that is as packed with

information as it is pleasing to look at. The latest in a successful line of “bibles,” following The

Beekeeper’s Bible and The Botanical Bible, this new volume has the broadest appeal yet. An elegant aesthetic is paired with practical tips on

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identifying, attracting, and caring for backyard birds, as well as crafting bird-friendly gardens and bird houses. With additional sections focused on everything from the bird life cycle to bird behavior, symbolism, and meaning in art, this authoritative book is brimming with engaging answers to all of

The Beekeeper’s Bible ISBN 978-1-58479-918-4 ISBN 978-1584799184 US $35.00 53500

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your birdwatching questions.

Paul Sterry is the author and illustrator of more than 50 natural history books, including Warblers of North America, Life-size Birds, and The Complete Guide to British Birds. Having trained as a zoologist, Paul has been a wildlife photographer, rewilding expert, and passionate conservationist for 40 years.

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The Art of Wolfwalkers

BY C H A R L E S S O LO M O N

I L LU S T R AT E D BY C A R TO O N S A LO O N

CHINA

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The official behind-the-scenes art book for Cartoon Saloon’s stunning new animated fantasy adventure, Wolfwalkers

Apple’s new media platform has struck a deal for streaming rights to the film, and publication of the book will be tied to the theatrical release of Wolfwalkers in fall of 2020 The Art of Wolfwalkers features interviews with directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart as well as other cast and crew Includes artwork and concept designs by one of the most well-respected animation studios in the world

S PECIFICATIONS 400 color illustrations 224 pages WIDTH: 11½” • 292mm HEIGHT: 9½” • 241mm Hardcover

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artoon Saloon, the Irish animation studio

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behind the Academy Award–nominated

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films The Secret of Kells (2009), Song of the Sea (2014), and The Breadwinner (2017), returns in

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2020 with its latest feature, Wolfwalkers, coproduced with Melusine Productions and directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. This mythic tale

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tells the story of a young hunter named Robyn, who, while tracking down a pack of dangerous and wild wolves, is transformed into the very thing she and her father have been seeking to destroy. Filled with exclusive hand-drawn sketches, paintings, interviews, and digital renderings that showcase Cartoon Saloon’s unique artistic style, The Art of Wolfwalkers takes fans behind the scenes of one of animation’s most celebrated studios. Through exclusive commentary and interviews with cast and crew, including directors Moore and Stewart, renowned animation critic and historian Charles Solomon showcases the craft and skill behind some of the most lovingly detailed and imaginative 2-D animation currently being produced.

Charles Solomon is the author of more than a dozen books on the art and making of animated films and television specials, as well as a lecturer in animation at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. He lives in Los Angeles.

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ENTERTAINMENT & POP CULTURE

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The X-Files: The Official Archives

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C RY P T I D S , B I O LO G I C A L A N O M A L I E S ,

The X-Files is one of the most

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popular and influential television series of all time. Its original

BY PAU L T E R RY

A fully authorized, richly illustrated inside look into 50 of Mulder and Scully’s most memorable monster cases

run averaged nearly 20 million viewers at its peak, and its 2016–2018 run drew nearly 14 million viewers With all 218 episodes streamable on Hulu, the series continues to attract new fans The only official in-world collection of case files from the series licensed by 20th Century Fox Designed to resemble actual FBI files, this is a must-have keepsake for fans 200 color images, including: production stills, concept art, props, and other ephemera pulled from the Fox archives

S PECIFICATIONS 200 color illustrations and photographs 304 pages WIDTH: 9" • 229mm HEIGHT: 11½" • 292mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER POP CULTURE • TELEVISION ISBN 978-1-4197-3517-2 ISBN: 978-1-4197-3517-2 US 50.00 CAN $63.00 UK5 £35.00 5000 9 781419 735172

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hen an X-Files fan opens up The X-Files: The Official

Archives, they are gaining access—for the first

time—to Agents Mulder and Scully’s notes, records, and visual

evidence from actual X-File reports. Designed to mimic a collection of FBI case files and packed with such items as autopsy reports, mug shots, lab results, handwritten notes, newspaper clippings, pages ripped from antique books on the occult, and

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security camera printouts, this fully authorized book is the only one of its kind. Detailing the agents’ investigations into 50 cases of cryptids, biological anomalies, and parapsychic phenomena— from the Flukeman to The Great Mutato to Pusher—The X-Files: The Official Archives showcases some of the show’s greatest villains (some dastardly, some just misunderstood), and instructs

Monsters of the Week: The Complete Critical Companion to the X-Files ISBN 978-1-4197-3247-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-3247-8 US $30.00 CAN $38.00 UK 5 3£21.99 000 9 781419 732478

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future agents on how to successfully investigate the paranormal.

Paul Terry is a bestselling author, music artist, and producer.

Together with Tara Bennett, he coauthored Fringe: September’s Notebook, Lost Encyclopedia, The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China, and more. He lives in Los Angeles.

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Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks

BY A DA M N AY M A N P R O D U C E D BY L I T T L E W H I T E L I E S F O R E W O R D BY T H E S A F D I E B R OT H E R S

A heavily illustrated mid-career monograph exploring the 30-year creative journey of the 8-time Academy Award–nominated writer and director

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S E LLING POINTS Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks features a critical overview of the career of one of the most highly-regarded filmmakers of his generation Little White Lies is working to produce a beautiful object that will serve as a companion piece to Anderson’s films. The magazine’s audience is highly engaged in both the UK and the United States

S PECIFICATIONS 350 color illustrations 288 pages WIDTH: 9⅜" • 238mm HEIGHT: 11¼" • 286mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ENTERTAINMENT • FILM • BIOGRAPHY ISBN 978-1-4197-4467-9 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4467-9 US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK 5 4£30.00 000

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aul Thomas Anderson has been described as a true

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auteur and among the foremost filmmaking talents of

his generation. His films have received 25 Academy Award nominations, and he has worked closely with the finest actors

of our time, including Daniel Day-Lewis, Joaquin Phoenix, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. In Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks, Anderson’s entire oeuvre—from Boogie Nights (1997), There Will Be Blood (2007), and The Master (2012) to his music videos for Radiohead to his early short films—is examined in illustrated detail for the first time.

Anderson’s influences, his style, and the recurring themes of reinvention, alienation, destiny, and ambition that course through his movies are analyzed and supplemented by firsthand interviews with Anderson’s closest collaborators and illuminated by film stills, archival photos, original illustra-

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tions, and a vibrant, engaging design aesthetic. Masterworks is a tribute to the dreamers, drifters, and evil dentists who populate his world.

Adam Nayman is the author of The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties the Films Together and is a contributing editor to Cinema Scope. Little White Lies is one of the world’s preeminent film magazines, pairing a unique editorial angle

Coen Brothers ISBN 978-1-4197-2740-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-2740-5 US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK £30.00

with beautiful illustration and world-class design.

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S E LLING POINTS Never-before-seen production artwork will be showcased throughout, including early Jim Lee–inspired character sketches

X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series

BY E R I C L E WA L D A N D J U L I A L E WA L D

The story behind the creation of one of the most celebrated, revolutionary animated series of all time

and designs by Will Meugniot and Larry Houston X-Men: The Animated Series has been popular with fans for more than 25 years. This book reveals some of the building blocks that catapulted Marvel Comics from the comic book page to the silver screen Behind-the-scenes stories of Stan Lee, Avi Arad, Haim Saban, Len Wein, and many other prolific comic and industry figures

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-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series takes fans behind the scenes of the landmark cartoon that laid

the groundwork for the dozens of Marvel Comics adaptations that followed. Interviews with series writers, producers, execu-

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tives, and artists reveal the razor’s edge that Marvel and Fox navigated in order to bring the X-Men to television, and detail the tough decisions, compromises, and brilliant solutions that resulted in a series that has been lauded by critics and fans for nearly three decades. Along the way, readers will encounter such comics and entertainment luminaries as Stan Lee, Avi Arad, and Haim Saban.

This book gives a firsthand account of what it’s like to develop, pitch, design, write, draw, direct, and produce an animated series, accompanied by rare original art, animated cels

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and still frames, and production and merchandising ephemera.

Eric Lewald is one of the premier writer-producers in animated television and has been the showrunner on 13 series. He is married to Julia Lewald. Julia Lewald is an award-winning writer and showrunner who crafted scripts for X-Men: The Animated Series as well as for such hits as Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, and Transformers: Robots in Disguise. She is married to Eric Lewald.

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BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse ISBN 978-1-4197-2773-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-2773-3 US $35.00 CAN $44.00 UK £26.99

The Art of Connected

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BY R A M I N Z A H E D

The official behind-the-scenes art book for Sony Pictures Animation’s feature film Connected

S E LLING POINTS The Art of Connected publishes day-and-date with the theatrical release of the film in September 2020, just in time to tie in to the studio’s big marketing/media campaign The film is being produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse, The Lego Movie), and directed by Mike Rianda (Gravity Falls) and co-director Jeff Rowe (Gravity Falls)

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ISBN 978-1-4197-4749-6 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4749-6 US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK 5 4£30.00 000 9 781419 747496

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he Mitchells are a dysfunctional yet loving family whose road trip is interrupted by a tech uprising: all around the world the

electronic devices people love—from phones to refrigerators to an

appealing new line of personal robots—decide it’s time to take over.

With the help of two friendly malfunctioning robots and the family’s delightfully chubby pug, the Mitchells will have to get past their

™ and © 2020 Sony Pictures Animation. All Rights Reserved.

problems and work together to save each other and the world!

The Art of Connected gives insight into how the filmmakers were able to bring this fresh, new vision to the screen through concept art, sketches, and early character designs, accompanied by exclusive commentary from directing partners cowriters/codirectors Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe, alumni of the team behind Emmy

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Award–winning Gravity Falls, and executive producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the dynamic duo behind The Lego Movie and the Academy Award–winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Ramin Zahed is an LA-based author and editor in chief of Animation Magazine and is the author of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie, The Art of Captain Underpants, and The Art of DreamWorks Animation.

Steven Universe: Art & Origins ISBN 978-1-4197-2443-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-2443-5 US $29.95 CAN $37.95 UK 5 2£22.99 995 9 781419 724435

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Steven Universe: End of an Era

BY C H R I S M C D O N N E L L

McDonnell’s previous Steven

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The official sequel to the bestselling Steven Universe: Art & Origins

Universe book has sold more than 60,000 copies Steven Universe, Cartoon Network’s Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award– and GLAAD Media Award–winning series, has been recognized for its powerful storytelling, focusing on inclusion and positivity in all forums Publication timed for promotional opportunities, panels, and signings at San Diego Comic-Con An essential companion to the series for fans of all ages

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teven Universe: End of an Era is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling behind-the-scenes companion book Steven Universe: Art & Origins.

Showcasing new concept art, storyboards, background paintings, and exclusive interviews, End of an Era will

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update the history of the Emmy Award– winning series to cover season four through to the critically acclaimed finale,

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“Change Your Mind,” and beyond.

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they discovered and developed the complete story arc for each character, as well as how they were able to design a show that so refreshingly captures and celebrates the experience of childhood. Steven Universe: End of an Era is a heartfelt send-off to one of the most progressive,

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imaginative, and beloved animated series of our time.

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Chris McDonnell has served as author and designer for Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo, Steven Universe: Art & Origins, and BoJack Horseman: The Art Before the Horse.

Rough promotional and concept art drawings by Rebecca.

He lives in Philadelphia.

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Matty Matheson follows up his New York Times bestseller with a book that is all about cooking at home

Matty has launched his own YouTube series called Just A Dash that already has more than 8 million views and over 400,000 subscribers in only seven episodes Social media powerhouse: Matty Matheson has more than 740,000 followers on Instagram, and his how-to cooking videos have millions of views on YouTube Foolproof recipes: This is the book his fans have been waiting for—Matty’s home recipes and wisdom in one book

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In Home Style Cookery, Matty opens up his his home and shares his approachable and tasty

style of cooking. He dispenses more than 125 new

and original recipes that he cooks at home for fam-

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ily and friends, along with his secrets for executing them perfectly. Like everything Matty cooks, the food inside is big, bold, and tasty. Matty’s first book was his culinary story, Home Style Cookery is for you to build yours.

Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, and raised in Fort Erie, Ontario, Matty Matheson is the world’s greatest chef.

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Simply Delicious Vegan 1 0 0 P L A N T- B A S E D R E C I P E S BY T H E C R E ATO R O F F R O M M Y B O W L

From My Bowl has an audience

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Caitlin Shoemaker shares plant-based, recipes that maximize health and flavor and fit into any budget

of more than a million users across all social media platforms, catering to the young adult and working professional Recipes are entirely plant based, unprocessed, uncomplicated, and affordable Caitlin Shoemaker has collaborated with health- and

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aitlin Shoemaker, vegan and health-world influencer and creator of the blog From My Bowl, shares the laid-back kitchen magic of her simple, flavorful recipes. Simply

Delicious Vegan proves that unprocessed, plant-based food doesn’t have to be expensive,

food-focused brands such as

complicated, or boring—and even better, it can make you feel (and look) your absolute

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best. Complete with personal tips for creating a glowingly healthy and happier life, this

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book offers 100 recipes that check every box and fit easily into real life. Gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar–free, Simply Delicious Vegan will help you feel energized and

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centered.

Caitlin Shoemaker is the recipe developer, photographer, and creative mind behind the food and lifestyle brand From My Bowl, founded in 2016.

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Xi’an Famous Foods

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BY JA S O N WA N G W I T H J E S S I C A C H O U

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY J E N N Y H UA N G

The long-awaited cookbook from an iconic New York restaurant, revealing never-before-published recipes

S E LLING POINTS The first English-language cookbook to explore the vibrant regional cuisine of Xi’an Massively popular brand with 14 locations around New York City Boasts a dedicated fan base of locals, chefs, and celebrities, including Ali Wong, Action Bronson, Alison Roman, David Lebovitz, and Anthony Bourdain Jason Wang is a James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur

S PECIFICATIONS 100 recipes 200 color photographs 304 pages WIDTH: 8" • 203mm HEIGHT: 10" • 254mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER FOOD & DRINK ISBN 978-1-4197-4752-6 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4752-6 US $35.00 CAN $44.00 UK 5 3£25.00 500

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Foods has expanded from one stall in Flushing to

14 locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. CEO

Jason Wang divulges the untold story of how this empire came to be, alongside the never-before-published recipes that helped create this New York City icon. From heavenly ribbons of liang pi doused in a bright vinegar sauce to flatbread filled with caramelized pork to cumin lamb over hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles, this cookbook helps home cooks make the dishes that fans of Xi’an Famous Foods line up for while also exploring the vibrant cuisine and culture of Xi’an.

Transporting readers to the streets of Xi’an and the kitchens of New York’s Chinatown, Xi’an Famous Foods is the cookbook that fans of Xi’an Famous Foods have been waiting for.

Jason Wang is the CEO and owner of Xi’an Famous Foods, which has 14 locations. Wang was named an Eater Young Gun, a Zagat 30 under 30, a Forbes 30 under 30, and a Crain’s 40 under 40.

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The Barbuto Cookbook C A L I F O R N I A - I TA L I A N C O O K I N G F R O M T H E B E LOV E D W E S T V I L L AG E R E S TAU R A N T

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A culinary exploration of Barbuto’s menu—a unique blend of rustic Italian and modern California cuisine—from legendary chef Jonathan Waxman

recipes from Barbuto’s founder and chef, Jonathan Waxman Over the years, publications including the New York Times and Food & Wine raved about the beloved restaurant Jonathan has 115,000 Instagram followers and almost 16,000 Twitter followers and was named Best Chef: New York City by the James Beard Foundation in 2016; Barbuto NYC has 90,000 Instagram followers

S PECIFICATIONS More than 150 recipes 320 color illustrations 256 pages WIDTH: 8½" • 216mm HEIGHT: 107/8" • 276mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER FOOD & DRINK ISBN 978-1-4197-4763-2 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4763-2 US $40.00 CAN $50.00 UK 5 4£30.00 000 9 781419 747632

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here are very few New York City restaurants that have maintained their currency, quality, and charm

for as long as Jonathan Waxman’s Barbuto. For the first time ever, The Barbuto Cookbook invites home cooks into the history, culture, and cuisine of the Greenwich

Village dining spot that became both a neighborhood favorite and a New York culinary destination.

Jonathan and his team provide the necessary tools for re-creating Barbuto classics, including the famous JW roast chicken, the otherworldly kale salad, specialty pizzas, gnocchi, spectacular desserts, and much more.

Every recipe is a flavorful restaurant showstopper adapted for straightforward preparation at home.

Jonathan Waxman has held the position of chef and owner at Barbuto in Manhattan’s West Village and Jams in 1 Hotel Central Park. He has appeared on two seasons of Top Chef Masters. Waxman is the author of two previous cookbooks and lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children.

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Pie for Everyone

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New York’s beloved Petee’s Pie Company serves up more than 80 recipes for the best pies you can make at home

Named one of America’s legendary pie shops by USA Today and “the absolute best pie in New York City” by New York magazine Includes recipes for vegan and gluten-free options and for the first time reveals the recipe for their shockingly good, perfectly buttery pie crust Petee’s Pie Company ships nationwide via Goldbelly

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ISBN 978-1-64700-014-1 etra (Petee) Paredez shares her personal repertoire of impeccable baking techniques that

have made her pie shops, Petee’s Pie Company and

Petee’s Café, New York darlings. At the heart of it all, the goal is simple—a tender, flaky crust and perfectly balanced filling—and this cookbook leads the way with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance. A champion of locally sourced ingredients, Paredez features some of the best farms and producers in profiles throughout the book, inspiring us to seek out the very best ingredients for our pies wherever we may live. Filled with vibrant photography and recipes for just about every pie imaginable, from fruit and custard to cream and even savory, Pie for Everyone invites us to share in the magic and endless appeal of pie.

Petra (Petee) Paredez is the head baker and co-owner of Petee’s Pie Company. Consistently ranked as one of New York City’s best pie shops, Petee’s Pie Company opened in 2014 on the Lower East Side. Petee’s Café, which offers cocktails, natural wines, and more savory pie options, opened in Brooklyn in 2018.

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S E LLING POINTS Holiday favorite: Nobody does Christmas like Southern Living, and the Christmas book is a beloved holiday tradition and the top-selling holiday handbook

2020 Christmas with Southern Living I N S P I R E D I D E A S F O R H O L I DAY C O O K I N G A N D D E C O R AT I N G

BY S O U T H E R N L I V I N G

Creative holiday recipes and ideas for decorating, entertaining, and handmade gifts—all from the editors at Southern Living

since 1982 Avid fanbase: Southern Living magazine reaches 16 million+ readers per month, and the Southern Living website attracts more than 6 million UVs per month Trusted brand: Southern Living is THE most trusted Southern brand, serving its readership for more than 50 years

S PECIFICATIONS 100 recipe ideas 100 color photographs 192 pages WIDTH: 8½" • 216mm HEIGHT: 10⅞" • 276mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER FOOD & DRINK ISBN 978-1-4197-5062-5 ISBN: 978-1-4197-5062-5 US $29.99 CAN $37.99 5 2 9 9 9 9 781419 750625

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020 Christmas with Southern Living brings a festive new lineup of creative ways to decorate, entertain,

and make gifts for the holidays. Inspired menus and decor ideas, along with more than 100 brand-new recipes crafted by the professionals of the South’s Most Trusted Kitchen, ensure entertaining success for celebrations large and small. Also included are dozens of kitchen tips and makeahead ideas to take the pressure off the host, plus a special gifts-from-the-kitchen section with recipes for treats to wrap and share. Over 200 photographs add dazzle, presenting unique holiday decorations, table settings, wreaths, trees, centerpieces, and mantels.

2020 Christmas with Southern Living is the go-to resource for everything you need to make your holiday memorable and spectacular.

Southern Living brings enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to more than 16 million readers by celebrating the best of the Southern lifestyle. For more than three decades, Christmas with Southern Living has been the most dependable, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide to the holidays.

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Southern Living 2020 Annual Recipes

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AN ENTIRE YEAR OF RECIPES

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Collectible series: Featuring

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every recipe from an entire

The latest annual compilation of top-rated recipes from the editors of Southern Living magazine

year’s worth of Southern Living magazine, these annuals are eagerly collected by food lovers everywhere Trusted authority: Authentic Southern roots and recipes from a legendary test kitchen make this a readers’ favorite and go-to Southern cookbook year after year Beloved brand: Southern Living is THE most trusted Southern brand, serving its readership for more than 50 years

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he editors at Southern Living magazine share beautifully photographed, step-by-step recipes for regionally

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inspired dishes, from quick and easy meals to family favorites to special-occasion treats.

For decades, Southern Living Annual Recipes has collected every recipe from an entire year’s worth of Southern

Living magazines in a single complete volume, creating an indispensable companion for devoted readers and an inspiring discovery for all who know and trust the authority that Southern Living magazine brings to great Southern cooking.

Along with all the go-to southern recipes cooks crave— delicious Sunday suppers, mouthwatering desserts, regional favorites, and traditional holiday meals—readers will find helpful tips and creative menus from the legendary Southern Living Test Kitchen. A special bonus section presents a surprise selection of reader-favorite recipes that cannot be found anywhere else.

Southern Living brings enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to more than 16 million readers by celebrating the best of the Southern lifestyle.

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The New Southern Style I N T E R I O R S O F A L I F E S T Y L E A N D D E S I G N M OV E M E N T

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

S E LLING POINTS Features the interiors of wellknown designers, who are on board to help promote, including Gray Malin, Shea McGee, Bobby

BY A LY S S A R O S E N H E C K

A vibrantly illustrated exploration of the creative, inclusive, and inspiring movement happening in today’s Southern interior design

Berk, Erin Napier, Maneet Chauhan, and Clea Shearer Rosenheck collaborates with numerous brands, including Anthropologie, Williams Sonoma, West Elm, and Pottery Barn Each chapter includes useful sections on topics such as how to style a bath cart, making a statement with filler instead of florals, dreamy DIY wall art, and more, which makes adopting elements of the new Southern style and soul in your home simple

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he American South is a place steeped in history and tradition. We think of sweet tea, thick drawls,

and even thicker summer air. It is also a place with a fraught history, complicated social norms, and dated perspectives. Yet among the makers and artists of the

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South, there is a powerful movement afoot. Alyssa Rosenheck shines a much-needed spotlight on a burgeoning community of people who are taking what’s beloved, inherent, and honored in the South and making it their own. The New Southern Style tours more than 30 homes and includes interviews with the designers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs who are reinventing Southern design and culture. This

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beautifully illustrated book is sure to inspire the home and soul.

Alyssa Rosenheck is Nashville-based photographer and stylist whom Southern Living magazine named one of 2017’s Best New Tastemakers in the South. She’s a

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regular contributor to numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Domino, and Apartment Therapy.

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A room-by-room journey through some of the most luxurious and glamorous homes in America

S E LLING POINTS Jan Showers is a leading voice in the design world and receives a lot of press, bolstering both sales opportunities and further connections Features 20 never-beforephotographed homes across the United States The companion to Jan’s Glamorous Rooms, which published to major success across the board

S PECIFICATIONS 200 color photographs 224 pages WIDTH: 9" • 229mm HEIGHT: 12" • 305mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER INTERIOR DESIGN ISBN 978-1-4197-4278-1 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4278-1 US $60.00 CAN $75.00 UK 5 6£45.00 000 9 781419 742781

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allas-based interior designer Jan Showers returns to the concept first introduced in her

bestselling book, Glamorous Rooms. Jan takes the reader through luxurious private residences across the

United States room by room. This book invites readers into 20 never-before-photographed homes, in some of America’s most idyllic locales, including a glamorous New York apartment, a London townhouse in Belgravia, an architecturally significant house in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, a historic residence in Austin, a country

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estate, a stunning home on Buffalo Bayou in Houston, a duplex apartment at The Mansion Residence in Dallas, and many more.

Jan Showers is one of the world’s most celebrated interior designers and the author of Glamorous Rooms.

Her work is featured internationally in interiors and architecture magazines and has landed her spots on lists of the top 100 designers. She lives in Dallas.

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Home Stories DESIGN IDEAS FOR MAKING A HOUSE A HOME

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Learn how to create rooms filled with warmth, meaning, and your own unique story of home

Buzzworthy topic: Designers everywhere have abandoned the “done” look in favor of unique and personalized interiors Powerhouse platform: The City Farmhouse shop draws thousands of visitors each season and boasts 125,000+ fans on social media Farmhouse style: Leggett’s farmhouse style has a global fan base, and these new, neverbefore-published interiors will delight her audience

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im Leggett’s first book, City Farmhouse Style, was a big hit. Now Kim is back with the welcoming interiors her fans

crave and a no-rules approach that is all about using what you love to create rooms that tell your personal story.

Everyone has a story worth telling, and every room can become part of that story—whether you decorate it with heirlooms, flea market finds, simple mementos, or a mix. In Home

Stories, Leggett shows readers how to use all these treasures to design very special rooms filled with interest and meaning.

She begins by asking readers what it is that attracts them to a certain piece: “Thinking hard about what really speaks to you,

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and then using it as the basis for design, is the secret behind all of the best, most interesting rooms.”

Each chapter presents fascinating spaces and the stories behind the accessories, furnishings, and mementos that fill them. There are plenty of projects, too, plus practical design guidance and design inspi-

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ration for refreshing decor as the seasons change.

Kim Leggett is an interior designer, retailer, and the program director for Country Living Fairs.

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A journey through the acclaimed design studio’s effortless California aesthetic, ethos, and lifestyle

S E LLING POINTS Commune boasts more than 100,000 followers on Instagram Features interior design projects in private and commercial spaces, striking graphics, artist collaborations, and much more Every spread reflects Commune’s vast client base and everexpanding creative output Commune’s first book, published in 2014, has sold more than 12,000 copies

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esign Commune reveals the evolution story of an acclaimed design studio

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rooted firmly in the California aesthetic, ethos,

and lifestyle. Truly multidisciplinary in practice, Commune has, since its inception in 2004, tackled all areas of design. The work featured in this second book highlights all disciplines that Commune engages in, including interior design projects for private and commercial spaces, artist collaborations, product designs, packaging, and graphics. Its projects share many common threads, such as the influence of handcrafted materials, but each remains deeply personal and unique.

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They first met while working at Barneys New York, when Alonso was director of corporate PR and Johanknecht was vice president of display and store design. Previous to Commune they had long careers in design, fashion, retail, and marketing, as well as magazine and book publishing.

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S E LLING POINTS Knitters’ favorite: Stitch dictionaries are the knitting gold standard, collected and treasured Evergreen reference: A perfect companion to the breakout Norah Gaughan’s Knitted

Norah Gaughan’s Twisted Stitch Sourcebook A B R E A K T H R O U G H G U I D E TO K N I T T I N G A N D D E S I G N I N G W I T H S I M P L E T W I S T E D S T I TC H E S

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The essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknits

Cable Sourcebook, with new and completely original stitch patterns Expert author: Gaughan is an instructor and industry influencer.

Her books have netted more than 98,000 copies combined

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aster the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design possibilities (and twist combinations that come to

light once you begin) are almost endless. The book starts with a treasure trove of

twisted stitch variations, starting with patterns made from diagonals and building from there—adding horizontal and vertical elements, combining twisted stitches with lace or polygon knitting, and pushing boundaries with patterns that twist stitches in every row

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for more advanced textures.

The book offers 125-plus stitch patterns, along with guidance on how the twists are engineered and how knitters can create designs of their own. Norah’s always-clear instructions are presented in a conversational, easy-to-understand voice that proceeds naturally as one twisted stitch leads to the next. Readers can test their newfound skills with the 15 garment patterns included—irresistible designs for hats, wraps, sweaters, and more.

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designs knitwear for some of the most prestigious yarn companies and publications worldwide.

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Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter

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A knitting sourcebook full of patterns and techniques for making shawls and wraps with ease

Knitting trend: Small-batch yarns, extraordinarily popular among knitters, are spotlighted in the book Stash friendly: Shawls and wraps require less yarn than larger pieces and are ideal projects for the pricey luxury fibers knitters covet and collect Eager audience: Shawl knitting is a chart-topping category with a passionate and engaged knitting audience

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ate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans aim to equip adventurous knitters with the skills to knit and create shawls

and wraps of all shapes and sizes and to help them forge their own shawl-knitting paths. Tips and tutorials address the technical aspects of shawl knitting, from shaping to adapting stitch patterns to making color and fabric choices. A gallery of patterns using hand-dyed yarns provides knitters with inspiration for customizing and creating their own designs.

More than a dozen patterns illustrate the featured knitting techniques. One-third of the patterns are aimed at beginning knitters, one-third teach intermediate knitters new skills for

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intriguing results, and one-third offer creative instruction in customizing. The featured yarns are a mix: some luxury fibers, some classics. Together, Atherley and McBrien Evans provide a 360-degree view of the shawl-creation process from designing to knitting to completed garment.

Kate Atherley is a sought-after instructor and the author of six knitting books. Kim McBrien Evans is a designer/yarn dyer known for her skill with color. Both live in Toronto.

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Journeys in Natural Dyeing T E C H N I Q U E S F O R C R E AT I N G C O LO R AT H O M E

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An international exploration of natural dyeing aimed at teaching beautiful, traditional techniques

practices to fit their needs Features in-depth instructions on lesser-known natural dyeing techniques and projects, plus travel essays and photographs Venturing to four distinct and unique countries, this book captures the universality of textiles and natural dyeing

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imilar to food and the act of sharing meals, our relationship to textiles—both creating them and using them—is a core tenet

of our humanness. As with cooking, making textiles enables learning, shared experiences, conversations, and relationships. The time-

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honored traditions explored in this book have deep connections to the cultures from which they stem, and Vejar and Rodriguez present these techniques both to educate and inspire. Journeys in Natural Dyeing is an in-depth guide to a wealth of information. Through its exploration of worldwide dyeing practices, the book compares and contrasts how people create color—in a multitude of shades, tones,

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and varietals—within different contexts, showcasing that the art of creating color is filled with endless possibility. The book will feature a number of new dyeing techniques, along with detailed recipes and projects to replicate at home.

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Kristine Vejar and Adrienne Rodriguez own A Verb for Keeping Warm in Oakland, California, a retail textile store and natural dyeing studio. Vejar is the author of The Modern Natural Dyer (2015).

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T H O U G H T F U L P R OJ E C T S F O R A H A N D M A D E Y E A R

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A guide to knitting, making, and living a slow and thoughtful lifestyle all year long

With 10 patterns, all new and exclusive to the book, this is a must-have for knitters More than a follow-up, Seasonal Slow Knitting expands on and further develops the best themes from Thiessen’s first book Essays, projects, and patterns are thoughtfully curated to support a well-rounded year

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low Knitting introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through five basic tenets:

source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally,

experiment fearlessly, and explore openly. Now, this seasonal approach encourages knitters to delve deeper into those concepts, applying them to everyday making through a series of essays, projects, and patterns that explore the life of a knitter throughout the year. Organized similarly to a seasonal planting guide or farmer’s almanac, each chapter and section is designed to identify and encourage small ways that knitters may begin to employ noticeable change:

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organizing your yarn stash, carving out time for knitting, and starting on that baby blanket in a timely manner. The ideas explored here add up to a fuller, more mindful year, all through the joyful experience that is knitting.

Hannah Thiessen is an experienced knitter, knitwear designer, teacher, and author of Slow Knitting. She lives in Nashville.

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Making with Meaning 2 0 M E D I TAT I V E A N D C R E AT I V E C R O C H E T P R OJ E C T S

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A thoughtful, purposeful approach to taking time for making and adding more meaning to your life

In a departure from most pattern books, personal essays help bridge the gap between simply making and making with meaning Each project is relatively easy, freeing up the mind, leaving space for repetition to kick in, and offering time to reflect With 20 new and exclusive crochet patterns, this book has high value

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rom cooking and cleaning to children’s events to business meetings to just about everything else,

it’s hard to find quiet moments to just be. Jessica Carey

has found that her best times for be-ing are when she is making. Hers is an inspiring approach to a beloved pastime, putting to use the meditative and therapeutic benefits of working with your hands. Featuring 20 new

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crochet patterns, the book offers instructions on how to crochet as well as projects to get you started as you make time for making. Projects are relatively simple so that readers are able to free their minds, leaving space for repetition to kick in. Accompanied by essays focused on gratitude, creativity, and living with intention, among

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other topics, the book invites you to take time to reflect on these themes and their presence in your life. Jessica offers support and quiet confidence so that you can strengthen more than just your crochet skills.

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A B E G I N N E R ’ S G U I D E TO K N I T T I N G

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An introduction to the wide world of knitting by way of making your own hat

Starting with a hat, readers are sure not only to finish their first knitting project but to have fun along the way Detailed instructions, helpful photographs, and key techniques teach the necessary skills to make this hat and more Establishing the building blocks encourages readers to try new ideas and develop their own styles, and crafters will return to this book for inspiration again and again

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ISBN 978-1-64700-113-1 nitting is an excellent handcraft and something people love the world over. But for the crafting

faint of heart, knitting can appear daunting; you need needles (but what size?), yarn (but what weight?), and a pattern (but what kind?). Very quickly, knitting becomes

another language that’s tricky to navigate and even trickier to master. Knit a Hat teaches you everything you need to know about the previously scary craft: the needles you’ll need, the yarn to use, and tried-and-true techniques to get you started, keep you going, and

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help you wrap everything up. Alanna Okun is an expert knitter and offers very accessible instructions: Her idea of starting with a hat rather than a long scarf is sure to make this book easy for even the wariest of beginners.

Building on our crafting how-to series, Alanna welcomes readers into the knitting community and invites them to knit a hat with confidence.

Alanna Okun is a crafter, knitter, and writer whose work has been featured in the New York Times, BuzzFeed, and more. Her first book, The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater, debuted in May 2018. She lives in Brooklyn.

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▲ From In Search of The Color Purple

The Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell S P E E D, G R AC E , A N D T H E N E G R O L E AG U E S

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enduring audience for smart,

The first full biography of the star Negro Leaguer and Hall of Famer

rigorous baseball biography and history The Negro Leagues and the era of segregated baseball is of enduring interest, and readers who flocked to Larry Tye’s Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend will love this book A mythical figure and a household name among baseball fans, “Cool Papa” is the last of the most important Negro Leaguers without a full biography.

We will be publishing near the 30th anniversary of his death Wheeler is a talented, experienced author who has written for some of the greatest players of all time, including Hank Aaron and Bob Gibson

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BIOGRAPHY • SPORTS ames “Cool Papa” Bell (1903–1991) was a legend in black baseball, a lightning fast switch hitter elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. Bell’s speed was extraordinary; as Satchel

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got dark.

In The Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell, experienced baseball writer and historian Lonnie

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Wheeler recounts the life of this extraordinary player, a key member of some of the greatest Negro League teams in history. Born to sharecroppers in Mississippi, Bell was part of the Great Migration, and in St. Louis, baseball saved Bell from a life working in slaughterhouses. Wheeler charts Bell’s ups and downs in life and in baseball, in the United States, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, where he went to escape American racism and

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MLB’s color line. Rich in context and suffused in myth, this is a treat for fans of baseball history.

Lonnie Wheeler is the author or co-author of many books on baseball including I Had a Hammer with Hank Aaron, Pitch by Pitch with Bob Gibson, Sixty Feet, Six Inches, with Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson, Long Shot with Mike Piazza, Bleachers: A Summer in Wrigley Field, and Intangiball, winner of a 2016 SABR Baseball Research Award. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Technically Food T H E B U S I N E S S O F P L A N T- B A S E D M E AT A N D T H E B AT T L E TO C O N T R O L W H AT W E E AT

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as Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Just Inc., and many others

The full inside story of the technology paradigm shift transforming the food we eat and who is making it

are big news and big business.

This is the first book to include a comprehensive survey of these companies and the technology behind what they do On trend: In the same way that Bad Blood turned a biomedical start-up on its head, Technically Food dispels the wholesale belief in what food start-ups are up to. Their aims may be well intentioned, but in reality, most of the technology behind popular new foods hasn’t been tested or researched Breaking news: The book

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ltra-processed and secretly produced foods are roaring back into vogue, cheered by consumers and investors because they are plant-based—often vegan—and help address

societal issues. And as our food system leaps ahead to a sterilized lab of the future, we think we know

more about our food than we ever did, but because so much is happening so rapidly, we actually know less. In Technically Food, investigative reporter Larissa Zimberoff pokes holes in the marketing

has breaking news about

mania behind today’s changing food landscape and clearly shows the trade-off s of replacing real food

food technology and how it is

with technology-driven approximations with news-breaking revelations.

changing our world Larissa Zimberoff is a freelance journalist who covers the intersection of food, technology, and

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business. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, and many others. Zimberoff often presents on, moderates, and leads panels on food

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tech including at Stanford, reThink Food at CIA/Napa, and IACP. She splits her time between San

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A MEMOIR

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An intimate and unflinching memoir exploring Mia Kang’s journey from self-loathing to self-love

Mia has 260,000 Instagram followers, 37,000 Facebook followers, and 23,000 Twitter followers Knockout initiates a substantive conversation around of-themoment topics such as selfesteem, female empowerment, and addiction Mia has been featured on The Today Show as well as in a special edition of Self magazine.

She has since been the face of H&M Sport and Sweaty Betty and is currently the host of Bravo’s Spy Games

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ISBN 978-1-64700-016-5 ia Kang is many things: a sought-after model, an immigrant, an eating disorder survivor, and a Muay Thai fighter. Her first book,

Knockout, is the story of how she eschewed normative body standards and learned to use martial arts to redefine her sense of self-worth. In a charming, fierce, and intimate voice, Kang invites readers into her world.

She once lived and died by her weight, but she is now defined by her confidence in being a woman who lives outside the mold of what we’re taught is “feminine.” After dealing with bullying, drug addiction, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts, Mia acknowledges that she is lucky to still be alive to tell readers what she’s learned: to not let anyone else dictate who you are supposed to be.

Mia Kang is a Hong Kong–born international model and Muay Thai fighter. She is known for her work with Chanel, Nike, Max Factor, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and the host of Bravo’s Spy Games.

She lives in New York City.

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In Search of The Color Purple T H E S TO RY O F A L I C E WA L K E R ’ S M A S T E R P I E C E

S E LLING POINTS The Color Purple has sold more than five million copies and has been translated into 25 languages

BY S A L A M I S H A H T I L L E T

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Mixing cultural criticism, literary history, biography, and memoir, an exploration of Alice Walker’s critically acclaimed and controversial novel, The Color Purple

Part of Abrams Press’ ongoing Books About Books Series, exploring the history and cultural influence of critical titles in literature Tillet is a superstar author who has been recognized by Gloria Steinem, Glamour, and the UN

PRAISE FOR Salamishah Tillet “Salamishah is an electrifying thinker and a gorgeous writer.” —Rebecca Traister “She moves so gracefully between the worlds of academia, activism, and

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“I’ve known Salamishah Tillet since I was a student at the University of Pennsylvania

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writer. . . . She has proven to be a remarkable public scholar who understands deeply

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the intersection of popular culture with history and politics.” —John Legend

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lice Walker made history in 1982 when she became the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for The Color Purple. Published in the Reagan era amid a

severe backlash to civil rights, the Jazz Age novel tells the story of racial and gender inequality

through the life of a 14-year-old girl from Georgia who is haunted by domestic and sexual violence.

Prominent academic and activist Salamishah Tillet combines cultural criticism, history, and memoir to explore Walker’s epistolary novel and shows how it has influenced and been informed by the zeitgeist. The Color Purple received both praise and criticism upon publication, and the conversation it sparked around race and gender still continues today. It has been adapted for an Oscar-nominated film and a hit Broadway musical.

Through archival research and interviews with Walker, Oprah Winfrey, and Quincy Jones (among others), Tillet studies Walker’s life and how themes of violence emerged in her earlier work. Reading The Color Purple at age 15 was a groundbreaking experience for Tillet. It continues to resonate with her—as a sexual violence survivor, as a teacher of the novel, and as an accomplished academic.

Provocative and personal, In Search of The Color Purple is a bold work from an important public intellectual, and captures Alice Walker’s seminal role in rethinking sexuality, intersectional feminism, and racial and gender politics.

Salamishah Tillet is a scholar, cultural critic, and activist. A professor at Rutgers University–Newark and previously a professor of English and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, she is a regular contributor to Elle and the New York Times. With her sister, she cofounded A Long Walk Home, a Chicago-based national nonprofit that uses art to empower young people to end violence against girls and women. She lives in New Jersey.

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Right Place, Right Time

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T H E L I F E O F A R O C K & R O L L P H OTO G R A P H E R

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An action-packed memoir that takes readers on the road with rock and roll’s hardest-working photographer

Gruen has photographed major rock groups and musicians including The Clash, Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, John and Yoko, Tina Turner, Elton John, Green Day, and Aerosmith Features Bob’s stories from life on the road, days on set, and

“Bob had the ultimate backstage pass. . . . Can you imagine the stories he’s got?” —Alice Cooper

moments spent with the world’s biggest superstars Bob Gruen’s past books have sold nearly 50,000 copies total

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ob Gruen is one of the most well-known and connected photographers in rock and roll. For

almost 50 years, he has documented the music scene in pictures that have captured the world’s attention. Right

Place, Right Time is Gruen’s first written account of his winding, adventure-filled journey. He takes us on visits to John and Yoko’s apartment, on a cross-country road trip with the Ike and Tina Turner band, to Glasgow with

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Debbie Harry, backstage with KISS, inside CBGB, and on the bus as he swaps steel-toed boots with Sid Vicious.

In wildly entertaining stories and iconic images, Gruen gives the reader a unique window into the evolution of American music culture over the last five decades.

Bob Gruen is a world-renowned rock and roll

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photographer. For almost 50 years, his images have appeared around the world in every form imaginable. He is the author of John Lennon: The New York Years, Rock Seen, New York Dolls, and Green Day: Photographs by Bob Gruen, among others. He lives in New York City.

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Endgame I N S I D E T H E I M P E AC H M E N T O F D O N A L D J . T R U M P

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From a key member of the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees, an inside look at the impeachment of a rogue president

Timely publication: Hitting stores six months after the impeachment vote on December 18, Rep. Swalwell takes you inside Congress’s investigation and impeachment, through the vote in the Senate Unique insider perspective: A former prosecutor, Rep. Swalwell contributed to the painstaking investigation of the president and played an important role in his impeachment on December 18 Media star: Eric Swalwell is a frequent guest on national television and radio, with recent appearances on CNN Newsroom with Wolf Blitzer, MSNBC with Rachel Maddow, NPR, and Fox News and his speeches and questioning of witnesses in the House Impeachment hearing have gone viral

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ow do you stop a rogue president? How do you protect our country from a man who lies, who obstructs justice, and who seeks to cheat with foreign powers to get reelected? Our

constitution offers one remedy: impeachment. Thanks to the courageous actions of public servants who came forward to report his abuses of power, on December 18, 2019, President Donald J. Trump became just the third president in US history to be impeached by the House of Representatives In Endgame, Congressman Eric Swalwell offers his personal account of his path to office and how he and his colleagues resisted, investigated, and impeached a corrupt president. After the

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shock of the 2016 election and Trump’s inauguration (including the luncheon afterward), Swalwell, as a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Judiciary Committee, quickly became involved in pushing back against Trump’s outrageous actions as he sought to get to the bottom of foreign interference in our elections. But Republicans were in control of the investigation, and it became clear that taking back the House was essential.

Swalwell takes readers inside Congress and through the impeachment process, from Trump’s disgraceful phone call with the Ukrainian president, just one day after Robert Mueller testified to Congress, to caucus meetings and conversations with the Speaker to the bombshell public hearings and the historic vote, and then what followed next—the holding of the articles, the news of more possible witnesses, and the sham trial in the Senate. Endgame is fascinating, a gripping read by a unique witness to extraordinary events.

Eric Swalwell grew up in California’s East Bay. After earning undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Maryland, he served as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.

Elected to Congress in 2012 to represent the East Bay, he is now in his fourth term and serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Judiciary Committee.

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The Fixed Stars

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BY M O L LY W I Z E N B E R G

From a bestselling memoirist, a thoughtful and provocative story of changing identity, complex sexuality, and enduring family relationships

S E LLING POINTS A high-profile author whose previous books—A Homemade Life and Delancey—were both New York Times bestsellers Beautiful writing on an au courant subject, ready to drive conversations about sexuality, gender, family, marriage, and identity

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t age 36, while serving on a jury, author Molly Wizenberg found herself drawn to a female attorney she hardly knew. Married to a man for nearly a decade and mother to a toddler,

Wizenberg tried to return to her life as she knew it, but something inside her had changed irredeemably. Instead, she would discover that the trajectory of our lives is rarely as smooth or as logical as we’d like to believe.

Like many of us, Wizenberg had long understood sexual orientation as a stable part of ourselves: we’re “born this way.” Suddenly she realized that her story was more complicated. Who was she, she wondered, if something at her very core could change so radically? The Fixed Stars is a taut, electrifying memoir exploring timely and timeless questions about desire, identity, and the limits and possibilities of family. In honest and searing prose, Wizenberg forges a new path: through the murk of separation and divorce, coming out to family and friends, learning to co-parent a young child, and realizing a new vision of love. The result is a frank and moving story about letting go of rigid definitions and ideals that no longer fit, and learning instead who we really are.

Molly Wizenberg is the author of two bestselling books, A Homemade Life and Delancey, and the James Beard Award– winning blog Orangette. She has written for the Washington Post, the Guardian, Saveur, and Bon Appétit, and she also cohosts the podcast Spilled Milk. With chef Brandon Pettit, Wizenberg cofounded the award-winning Seattle restaurants Delancey and Essex.

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Good Blood A D O C TO R , A D O N O R , A N D T H E I N C R E D I B L E B R E A K T H R O U G H T H AT S AV E D M I L L I O N S O F B A B I E S

S E LLING POINTS Feel-good story: This is a

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A remarkable, uplifting story about one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century

heartwarming story of an ordinary man who became a hero and saved 2.4 million lives—a great book for a tough publishing season Epic medical mystery: Good Blood is about a cruel and perplexing disease, doctors racing for a cure, and an unexpected hero Great author: Guthrie is a talented, media-savvy author with a proven track record

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n 1951 in Sydney, Australia, a fourteen-year-old boy named James Harrison was near death when he received a transfusion of blood that saved his life. A few years later, and half a world away, a shy

young doctor at Columbia University realized he was more comfortable in the lab than in the examination room. Neither could have imagined how their paths would cross, or how they would change the world.

In Good Blood, bestselling writer Julian Guthrie tells the gripping tale of the race to cure a horrible affliction known as Rh disease that stalked families and caused a mother’s immune system to attack her own unborn child. The story is anchored by two very different men on two continents: Dr. John

Gorman in New York, who would land on a brilliant yet contrarian idea, and the unassuming Australian whose almost magical blood—and his unyielding devotion to donating it—would save millions of lives.

Good Blood takes us from Australia to America, from research laboratories to hospitals, and even into Sing Sing prison, where experimental blood trials were held. It is a tale of discovery and invention, the progress and pitfalls of medicine, and the everyday heroics that fundamentally changed the health of women and babies.

Julian Guthrie is a journalist and author based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She spent 20 years at the San Francisco Chronicle, where her writing was nominated multiple times for the Pulitzer Prize. She is the author of four previous books, including the bestsellers The Billionaire and the Mechanic, and her most recent, How to Make a Spaceship.

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To Be Honest

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A memoir about one man’s strange upbringing in a family fanatically devoted to honesty

A darkly funny memoir of family, childhood, and identity in the vein of Augusten Burroughs’s Running with Scissors and Jenny Lawson’s Let’s Pretend This Never Happened Leviton’s story taps into big discussions about honesty and little white lies A TV adaptation is in the works with writers from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and How I Met Your Mother attached as showrunners

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aised in what he affectionately calls “our little honesty cult,” Michael Leviton was ingrained with his parents’ core philosophy: You do not tell any lies; you do not withhold the truth; and you

speak your mind always, regardless of how offensive or hurtful your opinions may be. For young

Michael, this freedom to be yourself—despite being bullied and ostracized at school—felt liberating.

By the time Leviton was 29 years old, he had told three (what most people would consider) lies in his entire life.

But his parents’ enthusiasm for “just being honest” bordered on extreme. After Michael graduated high school and left home, truth telling—in job interviews, on dates, in social interactions—slowly lost its luster. When the only woman who ever appreciated his honesty brought this radical approach to truth into their relationship, Michael decided it was time to embrace the power of lying.

To Be Honest is a quirky, tender, and wry story of a man discovering what it means and how it feels to lie in one’s daily life.

Michael Leviton is a writer, musician, photographer, and storyteller. He is the host of the storytelling series and podcast The Tell. He has worked as a screenwriter and contributed music to television shows, including HBO’s Bored to Death.

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Thebes T H E F O R G OT T E N C I T Y O F A N C I E N T G R E E C E

BY PAU L C A R T L E D G E

S E LLING POINTS Cartledge is a distinguished scholar and historian and one

The riveting, definitive account of the ancient Greek city of Thebes, by the acclaimed author of The Spartans

of the foremost international authorities on ancient Greece

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Authoritative and accessible,

“Cartledge displays a marvelous

Cartledge's book sheds new light

ability to make the readers

on the overlooked history of an

care about the Laconic

ancient city

warriors . . . and the society that shaped them.” —USA Today

Cartledge’s books on the Spartans and the Battle of

“The Spartans presented in this

Thermopylae were widely

book could change the popular

reviewed and found a strong

image of ancient history, making it

readership

more compelling and accessible.”

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mong the extensive writing available about the history of ancient Greece, there is precious little about the city-state of Thebes. At one point the most powerful city in ancient Greece,

Thebes has been long overshadowed by its better-known rivals, Athens and Sparta. In Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece, acclaimed classicist and historian Paul Cartledge brings the city vividly to life and argues that it is central to our understanding of the ancient Greeks’ achievements— whether politically or culturally—and thus to the wider politico-cultural traditions of western Europe, the Americas, and indeed the world.

From its role as an ancient political power, to its destruction at the hands of Alexander the Great as punishment for a failed revolt, to its eventual restoration by Alexander’s successor, Cartledge deftly chronicles the rise and fall of the ancient city. He recounts the history with deep clarity and mastery for the subject and makes clear both the differences and the interconnections between the Thebes of myth and the Thebes of history. Written in clear prose and illustrated with images in two color inserts, Thebes is a gripping read for students of ancient history and those looking to experience the real city behind the myths of Cadmus, Hercules, and Oedipus.

Paul Cartledge is the A. G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture Emeritus at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Clare College. He has written and edited more than 20 books, many of which have been translated into foreign languages, including The Spartans, Alexander the Great, and Thermopylae, all published by The Overlook Press/Abrams Press, and most recently Democracy: A Life. He is an honorary citizen of modern Sparta and holds the Gold Cross of the Order of Honor awarded by the president of Greece.

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The Suspect

The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World

AN OLYMPIC BOMBING, THE FBI, THE MEDIA , AND RICHARD JEWELL , THE MAN CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE

BY K E N T A L E X A N D E R A N D K E V I N S A LW E N

T H E T W I N TO W E R S , W I N D O W S O N T H E W O R L D, A N D T H E R E B I R T H O F N E W YO R K

BY TO M R O S TO N “Power, detail, humor, and heartbreak to spare.” —New York Post “[A] detailed, all-consuming, and thoroughly spellbinding portrait. . . . If you love this city (and if you don’t, better not tell me), grab this book.” —Forbes “Inspiring . . . a rich, complex account.”

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—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

n July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant

“Riveting.” —Ted Allen, host of

security guard named Richard Jewell spotted a suspicious

Food Network show Chopped

bag in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, the town square of the

1996 Summer Games. Inside was a bomb, the largest of its kind in FBI and ATF history. Minutes later, the bomb remotely detonated by the attacker amid a crowd of 50,000 people. But thanks to Jewell, it only killed two and wounded 111, not the hundreds who authorities estimated would have otherwise died.

The games continued. But the pressure to find the bomber was intense. Within 72 hours, Jewell went from the hero to the FBI’s main suspect, a false accusation that forever changed his life and let the true bomber roam free to strike again. In a triumph of reporting and access, The Suspect is a gripping story of the rise of domestic

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ew York City in the 1970s was plagued by urban blight, and even the newly constructed World Trade Center—half-empty—threatened to

be a fiasco. But in April 1976, a quarter mile up on the 107th floor of the North

Tower, a new restaurant called Windows on the World opened its doors, a

terrorism in America, the

glittering sign that New York wasn’t done just yet. In The Most Spectacular

advent of the 24/7 news

Restaurant in the World, journalist Tom Roston reveals the complete history

cycle, and an innocent man’s

of this incredible restaurant from its stunning $14 million opening to 9/11 and its tragic end. Drawing on more

fight to clear his name.

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District of Georgia at the time of the 1996 Olympics. He spent hundreds of hours in meetings with the FBI about the bombing, and ultimately, he wrote and hand-delivered Jewell’s clearance letter.

Journalist Kevin Salwen is a former Wall Street Journal columnist and an editor who

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Olympic Games.

World is an emotionally powerful story of the evolution of New York City’s restaurant culture and the quintessential American drive to succeed.

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A journalist for more than 20 years, Tom Roston worked at The Nation and Vanity Fair and was a senior

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editor at Premiere for a decade. His work has appeared in the New York Times, New York magazine, Fast

ran southeastern coverage for the paper during the

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Threads of Life A H I S TO RY O F T H E W O R L D T H R O U G H T H E E Y E O F A N E E D L E

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A globe-spanning history of sewing, embroidery, and the people who have used a needle and thread to make their voices heard

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debut is a richly textured and moving record of a history that has largely been lost.”

—Sunday Times (London) “Triumphant . . . an inspiration to anyone who has ever thought of picking up a needle and thread.” —The Mail on Sunday

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rom the political propaganda of the Bayeux Tapestry, World War I soldiers coping with PTSD, and maps sewn by schoolgirls in the New World to the AIDS quilt, Hmong story cloths, and pink

pussyhats, women and men have used the language of sewing for centuries to make their voices

heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances.

Threads of Life is a chronicle of identity, protest, memory, power, and politics told through stories of needlework. Clare Hunter, master of the craft, threads her own narrative through the book as she takes us through centuries and across continents to celebrate the age-old, universal, and unexplored significance of sewing. Threads of Life is an evocative and moving book about the need we have to tell our story.

A journalist for more than 20 years, Tom Roston worked at The Nation and Vanity Fair and was a senior editor at Premiere for a decade. His work has appeared in the New York Times, New York magazine, Fast Company, Food Republic, Salon, and more. He lives in Brooklyn.

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Letters to Sala A P L AY

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BY A R L E N E H U T TO N

The remarkable play of a young girl’s personal and emotional Holocaust journey

Highlights a lesser-known aspect of Holocaust history There have been more than 100 productions of Letters to Sala and counting, including off-

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Broadway at The Barrow Group

“The stirring drama about a New York

Includes photos, letters, and

family coming to grips with the sudden

introductions by the playwright and by Sala’s daughter Ann

disclosure of its matriarch’s hidden

Kirschner

Holocaust past.” —Broadway World

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ala Garncarz, daughter of a rabbi and the youngest of 11 children, was 16 in 1940 when she volunteered to take her sister’s place in a Nazi work camp. Over the next five years, she

endured seven camps and collected, at great risk to herself, a cache of more than 350 letters, postcards, photographs, and other documents sent to her and others during that time. Sala survived the war and moved to America, where, more than 50 years later, she and her family donated her remarkable collection of letters and documents to the New York Public Library, where it went on to earn wide attention. Through these letters that Sala managed to hide and keep safe, Letters to Sala tells the story of her experiences and those of others in the web of Nazi labor camps in occupied Europe, a less-documented and less-familiar aspect of the Holocaust.

Adapted by award-winning playwright Arlene Hutton from the book Sala’s Gift by Ann Kirschner, Letters to Sala has been produced off-Broadway at The Barrow Group and with more than 100 productions.

Arlene Hutton is best known as the author of the award-winning Nibroc Trilogy. Her plays have been produced at regional theaters and colleges around the country, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, for FringeNYC, and at theaters in New York City and abroad. She’s a member of Ensemble Studio Theatre and an alumna of New Dramatists. She lives in New York City.

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BY LU C A S H N AT H S E LLING POINTS Hnath named the most-produced

The Obie-winning play by the Tony-nominated playwright of A Doll’s House, Part 2

playwright in 2018–19 by American Theatre magazine Winner of multiple awards, including the Whiting, Outer

PRAISE FOR Red Speedo “Fragmented dialogue that often comes at you like artillery fire . . . Mr. Hnath’s voice and style are fundamentally his own. There’s an

Critics Circle, Steinberg, Edgerton Foundation, and Obie awards, and the WindhamCampbell Prize for drama Hnath’s Hillary and Clinton

elemental, stylized simplicity to his

premiered on Broadway in 2019,

work that focuses attention on the

starring Laurie Metcalf and John

meanings behind the matters at

Lithgow

hand . . . . The characters are palpably, at times movingly, human in their complexity.” —New York Times “This is brisk, bracing, and brutal drama; human, funny and so intense that the weakhearted might need to shield their eyes.” —Huffington Post

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ay’s swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. If he makes the team, he’ll get a deal with Speedo. If he gets a deal with Speedo, he’ll never need a real job. So, when someone’s stash of performance-enhancing drugs is found in the lockerroom fridge, threatening the entire team’s Olympic fate, Ray has to crush the rumors or risk losing everything. Red Speedo is a sharp and stylish play about swimming, survival of the fittest, and the

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American dream of a level playing field—or of leveling the field yourself.

Lucas Hnath’s plays include Hillary and Clinton, The Christians, A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, and A Doll’s House, Part 2, nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play. His work has been produced on Broadway, off-Broadway, and around the country.

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THREE NOVELS BY NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROBERT LITTELL: ONE ALL NEW . . .

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Comrade Koba

S E LLING POINTS The new novel by a top espionage writer; he’s been

BY R O B E R T L I T T E L L

A tight, captivating story of a naive child’s encounters with a Soviet dictator, the 20th novel by Robert Littell

compared to John le Carré and Graham Greene

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Author of New York Times–

“Robert Littell is the American

bestselling novel The Company

le Carré.” —New York Times

and Los Angeles Times Book

“One of the most talented, most

Prize winner Legends

original voices in American fiction

Cold War setting; Russian history

today, period.” —Washington Post

still resonates in our world today, particularly during the 2020 election cycle

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fter the sudden death of his nuclear physicist father and the arrest of his mother during the Stalinist purge of Jewish doctors, young Leon Rozental—intellectually precocious and

possessing a disarming candor—is hiding from the NKVD in the secret rooms of the House on the

Embankment, a large building in Moscow where many Soviet officials and apparatchiks live and work.

One day after following a passageway, Leon meets Koba, an old man whose apartment is protected by several guards. Koba is a high-ranking Soviet officer with troubling insight into the thoughts and machinations of Comrade Stalin.

Through encounters between a naive boy and a paranoid tyrant, Robert Littell creates in Comrade Koba a nuanced portrayal of the Soviet dictator, showing his human side and his simultaneous total disregard for and ignorance of the suffering he inflicted on the Russian people. The charm and spontaneity of young Leon make him an irresistible character—and not unlike Holden Caulfield, whom he admits to identifying with—caught in the spider’s web of the story woven by this enigmatic old man.

Robert Littell is the author of 19 highly acclaimed novels, many about the Cold War and the Soviet Union, including his masterwork, the New York Times bestseller The Company.

An American born in Brooklyn, he now lives in France.

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The Company

Legends

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“One of the best spy

“Now and then novels come

novels ever written.”

along of such originality and

—Chicago Tribune

power that they blow me away. . . . Legends makes it

“Hugely entertaining . . . a

blazingly clear that Littell’s is

serious look at how our

one of the most talented, most

nation exercises power.

original voices in American fiction

Popular fiction at its finest.”

today.” —Washington Post

—Washington Post Book World

“Legends solidifies Mr. Littell’s

“Compulsive reading from

position among the pantheon of

start to finish.” —Boston Globe

great espionage writers.” —Otto “Guaranteed to suck you

Penzler, New York Sun

right back into the Alice-in“Robert Littell’s convincing spy

Wonderland world of spy

story is brimming with great

vs. spy.” —Newsweek

characters.” —New York Post

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he New York Times–bestselling spy novel The Company lays bare the history and inner workings of the CIA. This critically

acclaimed blockbuster from internationally renowned novelist Robert

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award-winning, psychological post–Cold War novel—adapted as a TNT series starring Sean Bean—Legends is the next blockbuster

spy novel from Robert Littell. Martin Odum is a onetime CIA field agent

Littell seamlessly weaves together history and fiction to create a

turned private detective in Brooklyn, struggling his way through a labyrinth

multigenerational, wickedly nostalgic saga of the CIA—known as

of memories and past identities—“legends” in Agency parlance. But who

“the Company” to insiders. Racing across a landscape spanning the

is Martin Odum? Is he a creation of the Legend Committee at the CIA’s

legendary Berlin Base of the ’50s, the Soviet invasion of Hungary,

Langley headquarters? Is he suffering from multiple personality disorder,

the Bay of Pigs, Afghanistan, and the Gorbachev putsch, The

brainwashing, or simply exhaustion? Widely considered one of the true

Company tells the thrilling

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grand masters of American

story of agents imprisoned

spy fiction, Robert Littell shifts

in double lives, fighting an

focus from the broad Cold

amoral, elusive, formidable

War canvas of his international

enemy—and each other—in

bestseller The Company to the

an internecine battle within

life of a single CIA operative

the Company itself. A brilliant,

caught in a contradictory

stunningly conceived epic

“wilderness of mirrors” in which

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thriller, adapted as a TNT

remembering the past and

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options. From unforgettable

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and Michael Keaton, The

opening to astonishing ending,

Company confirms Littell’s

Legends again proves Littell’s

place among the genre’s elite.

unparalleled prowess as a

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seductive storyteller.

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The Bell in the Lake A N OV E L

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BY L A R S M Y T T I N G

T R A N S L AT E D F R O M T H E N O R W E G I A N BY D E B O R A H DAW K I N

over 1 million copies sold in 19Â languages

The engrossing epic novel—a #1 bestseller in Norway—of a young woman whose fate plays out against her village’s mystical church bells

Author won the Norwegian Bookseller Prize and was shortlisted for the prestigious Dublin IMPAC Prize Author platform established by

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disclosure of its matriarch’s hidden

400 pages

Holocaust past.� —Broadway World

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s long as people could remember, the stave church’s bells had rung over the isolated village of Butangen, Norway. Cast in memory of conjoined twins, the bells are said to ring on their

own in times of danger. In 1879, young pastor Kai Schweigaard moves to the village, where young

Astrid Hekne yearns for a modern life. She sees a way out on the arm of the new pastor, who needs a tie to the community to cull favor for his plan for the old stave church, with its pagan deity effigies and supernatural bells. When the pastor makes a deal that brings an outsider, a sophisticated German architect, into their world, the village and Astrid are caught between past and future, as dark forces come into play.

Lars Mytting, bestselling author of Norwegian Wood, brings his deep knowledge of history, carpentry, fishing, and stave churches to this compelling historical novel, an international bestseller sold in 12 countries. With its broad-canvas narrative about the

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intersection of religion, superstition, and duty, The Bell in the Lake is an irresistible story of ancient times and modern challenges, by a powerful international voice.

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The debut novel by a major new

BY DAV I D S T UA R T M A C L E A N

voice in American fiction

A brilliant, hilarious, and ultimately devastating debut novel about how racial discord grows in America PRAISE FOR How I Learned to Hate in Ohio “How I Learned to Hate in Ohio is a moving and heartbreaking novel

A compelling and timely novel that speaks to our current culture wars MacLean is the winner of the PEN Emerging Writer Award for Nonfiction MacLean’s award-winning

about what it means to be an outsider

memoir, The Answer to the

in America. David Stuart MacLean’s

Riddle Is Me, was a Kirkus Best

penetrating look at growing up

Book of the Year, and was widely

in the American Midwest in the

reviewed and praised

1980s is wickedly funny and sad and sobering all at once, a book that will spur endless conversation and thought.” —Gillian Flynn

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n late-1980s rural Ohio, bright but mostly friendless Barry Nadler begins his freshman year of high school with the goal of going unnoticed as much as possible. But his world is upended by the arrival

of Gurbaksh, Gary for short, a Sikh teenager who moves to his small town and instantly befriends Barry and, in Gatsby-esque fashion, pulls him into a series of increasingly unlikely adventures. As their friendship deepens, Barry’s world begins to unravel, and his classmates and neighbors react to the presence of a family so different from theirs. Through darkly comic and bitingly intelligent asides and wry observations, Barry reveals how the seeds of xenophobia and racism find fertile soil in this insular community, and in an easy, graceless, unintentional slide, tragedy unfolds.

How I Learned to Hate in Ohio shines an uncomfortable light on the roots of white middle-

American discontent and the beginnings of the current cultural war. It is at once bracingly funny, dark, and surprisingly moving, an undeniably resonant debut novel for our divided world.

David Stuart MacLean is a winner of the PEN Emerging Writer Award for Nonfiction and author of the award-winning memoir The Answer to the Riddle Is Me. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Ploughshares, Guernica, and on This American Life. He has taught creative writing at the University of Chicago, Columbia College, and the School of the Art Institute; is co-founder of the Poison Pen Reading Series in Houston; and was a Fulbright Scholar to India.

Raised in central Ohio, he now lives in Chicago. How I Learned to Hate in Ohio is his debut novel.

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A boundary pushing, extremely inventive sci-fi epic of first contact by world-renowned graphic designer and comics creator Rian Hughes

novel’s world building and layered story will appeal to fans

“It’s a book which only Rian

of The Three-Body Problem,

Hughes could have created,

Seveneves, and Ted Chiang’s

which should make us all

short stories

eternally grateful that he did.”

—Kieron Gillen, writer of

Rian Hughes is a highly regarded

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comics creator and graphic designer whose work has appeared in Marvel Comics, 2000 AD, and Valiant Comics

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hen a signal of extraterrestrial origin is intercepted by one of Earth’s most powerful radio satellites, people worldwide, including a small team of tech outsiders at a software

engineering firm specializing in artificial intelligence, race to interpret the message carried by what could be the first communication from an intergalactic civilization. Has humanity made first contact? Is the signal itself an alien life-form? A threat? If so, how will the people of Earth respond?

Supplemented by redacted NASA reports, magazine articles, secret transcripts, and a novel within the novel, all created by author Rian Hughes, XX is an epic literary sci-fi novel that explores the way ideas propagate and presents a compelling vision of humanity’s unique place in the universe and a realistic depiction of what might happen in the wake of the biggest scientific discovery in human history. Propulsive and boldly designed, this captivating narrative of first contact, technological anxiety and innovation, and galactic exploration is an exciting and extraordinary addition to the science fiction genre.

Rian Hughes is a British graphic designer, illustrator, comic book artist, and writer. XX is his first novel.

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BY LO R I L A N S E N S

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An urgent bulletin from an all-too-believable near future where a smart young woman who questions the new world order is accused of being a terrorist—an intense, unputdownable read by the author of The Girls

For fans of VOX, Red Clocks, and The Handmaid’s Tale novel and television series Lansens’s novel The Girls had massive international success, and her novels have been sold in

PRAISE FOR This Little Light “A crazy-good coming-of-age

more than 13 countries With the increasing restrictions

thriller that will make you sweat

on abortion rights, the themes

starting at page one.” —Christina

explored in This Little Light are

Dalcher, author of VOX

culturally relevant, making it a

“Stark, visceral and terrifyingly real. This book is one hell of

gripping read of this moment Television rights sold to Universal

a wake-up call.” —Ami McKay, author of The Birth House and

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“Compelling female narrators, of

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course, are a hallmark of Lansens’s

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work. The same deft conjuring of

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so unforgettable is at work here.

Vivid . . . colorful . . . absorbing.”

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aking place over the course of 48 hours in 2024, This Little Light draws readers into a universe of born-again Christians and celebrity worship where abortion is once again illegal and both

religion and surveillance run amok. Heroine Rory Miller and her best friend, Fee, are on the run after a bomb explodes at their elite Christian private school in their triple-gated California community during their American Chastity Ball, where girls in white gowns pledge to their fathers that they will remain

virgins until marriage. As the girls struggle to survive while following their own attempted capture on social media and cable news—crowdsourced by Christian zealots and bounty hunters—Rory blogs their story in real time, determined to leave behind a record in their own words in case they don’t make it out alive.

In This Little Light, bestselling author Lori Lansens weaves together the pressing issues of our time—women’s rights, income disparity, religion and politics, immigration—and diffuses them through the authentic voice of a 16-year-old navigating a frightening reality. The result is an intense, urgent, and enthralling read about an all-too-believable near future—and the world we already live in.

Lori Lansens is a successful screenwriter and novelist whose books have been sold in more than 13 countries. She is the author of four previous novels, including the New York Times bestseller The Girls.

Born and raised in Chatham, Ontario, she now lives in Santa Monica, California.

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THE GORMENGHAST NOVELS

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Showtime series in development,

The undisputed classic of epic fantasy, now in development by Showtime

with Neil Gaiman (American Gods), Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind) and Toby Whithouse (Dr Who)

“A gorgeous, volvanic eruption . . . a work of

Praised by writers ranging from

extraordinary imagination.” —New Yorker

C.S. Lewis and George Steiner to Michael Moorcock and China Miéville

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ervyn Peake’s Gormenghast novels represent one of the most brilliantly sustained flights of

“The joy of trying to describe Gormenghast to people is one where words will fail you . . .”

—Neil Gaiman

Gothic imagination in literature. The three books in the series—Titus Groan, Gormeghast, and

Titus Alone—create an unforgettable world where all is like a dream—lush, fantastical, vivid; a symbol of a dark struggle. A doomed lord, an emergent hero, and an array of bizarre creatures people this world, in which all events are predetermined by complex rituals, the origins of which are lost in time.

In Titus Groan, Titus, the 77th earl and heir to Lord Sepulchrave, stands to inherit the miles of rambling stone and mortar that form Gormenghast Castle. As the story deepens in Gormenghast, Steerpike begins his treacherous ascent until, finally, in Titus Alone, Titus, at the edge of manhood, rebels against the domain of which he is both lord and prisoner.

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Mervyn Peake (1911–1968) was a playwright, painter, poet, illustrator, short story writer, and designer of theatrical costumes, as well as a novelist. Among his many books are the Gormenghast novels, Mr. Pye; Peake’s Progress, and The Sunday Books.

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▲ From The Motherlode

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Big Macs & Burgundy W I N E PA I R I N G S F O R T H E R E A L W O R L D

S E LLING POINTS Based on Price’s massively popular weekly column for New York magazine, which regularly received 10,000+ likes on

BY VA N E S S A P R I C E W I T H A DA M L AU K H U F

Essential wine pairings for everything from popcorn to veggie burgers to General Tso’s Chicken, based on the wildly popular Grub Street column

social media For total amateurs and sommeliers alike, this book bridges the divide between wine snobs and the rest of us For fans of the The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert, this artful, playful aesthetic is the perfect gift book for every wine lover

S PECIFICATIONS 100 color illustrations and photographs 240 pages WIDTH: 7" • 178mm HEIGHT: 9" • 229mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER FOOD & DRINK ISBN 978-1-4197-4491-4 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4491-4 US $27.50 CAN $34.50 UK 5 2£19.99 750 9 781419 744914

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ancerre and Cheetos go together like milk and cookies. The science behind this unholy alliance

is as elemental as acid, fat, salt, and minerals. Wine pro

Vanessa Price explains how to create your own pairings while proving you don’t necessarily need fancy foods to unlock the joys of wine. Building upon the outsize success of her weekly column in Grub Street, Price offers delightfully bold wine and food pairings alongside hilarious tales from her own unlikely journey as a Kentucky girl making it in the Big Apple and in the wine business.

Using language everyone can understand, she reveals why each dynamic duo is a match made in heaven, serving up memorable takeaways that will help you

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navigate any wine list or local bottle shop. Charmingly illustrated and bubbling with personality, Big Macs & Burgundy will open your mind to the entirely fun and entirely accessible wine pairings out there waiting to be discovered—and make you do a few spit-takes along the way.

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Vanessa Price is a sommelier and columnist with New York magazine as well as the founder and creative director of The Vinum Collective.

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Complex Presents: Sneaker of the Year

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THE BEST SINCE ’85

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Complex has been the authority

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From the dazzling minds at Complex comes the ultimate illustrated guide to sneaker fandom

in sneaker coverage for nearly two decades Complex has a reach of 265 million users across all platforms Sneaker of the Year will be prominently featured at ComplexCon, Complex’s biannual festival The book features all new content as well as a comprehensive photography archive of the most sought-after sneakers ever created

S PECIFICATIONS 100 color photographs and illustrations 240 pages WIDTH: 7½" • 191mm HEIGHT: 9" • 229mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER COVER NOT FINAL

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n 1985, Nike released Michael Jordan’s first sneaker, the Air Jordan 1, and sneaker culture was born. Now

thousands of people wait in line at Supreme, and

companies throw millions of dollars at LeBron James

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to keep him in their marketing plans. The trend that saw steady growth for decades with the emergence of sports, hip-hop, and sportswear advertising has exploded into a phenomenon. And no one has watched that phenomenon more closely than Complex.

With a subtle nod to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Year Book, Sneaker of the Year explores the past 35 years of sneaker culture with the expertise, authority, and passion that only Complex can offer. With vibrant

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photographs and illustrations throughout, as well as input from some of the sneaker world’s most important voices, this compilation is a must-have for hypebeasts and sneakerheads everywhere.

Complex is a New York–based media platform that reports on trends in style, pop culture, music, and sports, with a focus on streetwear, sneaker culture, hip-hop, and graphic art. It was founded by Marc Ecko in 2002.

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One Last Song C O N V E R S AT I O N S O N L I F E , D E AT H , A N D M U S I C

S E LLING POINTS Ideal for music fans of all types

BY M I K E AY E R S

F O R E W O R D BY J I M JA M E S O F M Y M O R N I N G JAC K E T

An ironically upbeat book that asks some of today’s most inimitable musicians which song they would choose to be the last one they ever hear

looking to expand their personal collections or those of fellow music aficionados Mike Ayers is well connected in the entertainment world and will reach out to popular writers, musicians, actors, and directors to provide support for the book Contributors include household names such as Killer Mike, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, Courtney Barnett, and André 3000 Insightful contributions from Shea Serrano and the famed music site Genius.com

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f you could choose the last song you’d hear before you died, what would it be and why? Your favorite song of

all time? Perhaps the one you danced to at your wedding? The song from that time you got super stoned and just let the chords speak to you? It’s a hard question that Mike Ayers has thought about for years.

In One Last Song, Ayers invites 30 musicians to consider what song they would each want to accompany them to those pearly-white gates. Weaving together their explanations with evocative illustrations and poignant interludes—what your song to die to says about you, what songs famous people have died to, and more. The book offers insight into the minds of famous artists and provides an entry point for considering how integral music is to our own personal narratives.

Mike Ayers has been an arts and entertainment journalist and editor for outlets such as the Wall Street Journal,

Rolling Stone, GQ, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Billboard, and many more. He is currently a senior editor at Money magazine, where he steers coverage of stories that examine the intersection of culture and money.

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Basketball (and Other Things)

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BY S H E A S E R R A N O

I L LU S T R AT E D BY A R T U R O TO R R E S

F O R E W O R D BY R E G G I E M I L L E R

A hardcover edition featuring a new cover and new content for fans of the #1 New York Times bestseller

S E LLING POINTS The paperback edition has netted more than 150,000 copies across three editions, and the e-book was a #1 New York Times bestseller Features the original content, but with a new hardcover case, two new chapters, and removable art in the back Serrano is a powerhouse marketer and will dispatch his Twitter following to support the book

S PECIFICATIONS 75 color illustrations & removable 4-color art 256 pages WIDTH: 7½" • 191mm HEIGHT: 9" • 229mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER SPORTS • POP CULTURE ISBN 978-1-4197-4319-1 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4319-1 US $24.99 CAN $31.99 UK 5 2£17.99 499 9 781419 743191

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ny fan of Shea Serrano’s unconventional, hilarious, and insightful writing will want to add this hardcover

edition of his wildly popular Basketball (and Other Things) to their collection. The book will feature two new chapters

as well as removable art that showcases Serrano’s

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trademark creativity and Arturo Torres’s inimitable illustration style. First released as a paperback in 2017, the book went on to become a #1 New York Times bestseller. This edition will be a keepsake for Serrano fans and basketball fans alike.

Shea Serrano is an award-winning writer, author, and

The Rap Year Book ISBN 978-1-4197-1818-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1818-2 US $19.95 CAN $24.95 UK 5 1£14.99 995

illustrator. His first book, Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity Book, was widely praised. His second book, The Rap Year Book, reached the bestseller lists of the New York Times and Washington Post, and has been turned into an AMC documentary series. Currently, Serrano is a staff writer for The Ringer. His newest book is Movies (and Other Things).

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The Motherlode 100+ WOMEN WHO MADE HIP-HOP

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An illustrated highlight reel of more than 100 women in rap who have helped shape the genre and eschewed gender norms in the process

First illustrated catalog of women in rap, featuring commercial, chart-topping artists, cult icons, and underground names Each entry highlights a female rapper and provides an explanation of her contributions, ranging from essential musical gifts to quirky idiosyncrasies Includes never-before-seen interviews

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he Motherlode highlights more than 100 women who have shaped the power, scope, and reach

of rap music, including pioneers like Roxanne Shanté, game changers like Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, and Lizzo and current reigning queens like Nicki Minaj and

Cardi B—as well as everyone who came before, after, and in between. Some of these women were respected but not widely celebrated. Some are impossible not to know. Some of these women have stood on their own; others were forced into templates, compelled to stand

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beside men in big rap crews. Some have been trapped in a strange critical space between respected MC and object. They are characters, caricatures, lyricists, at times both feminine and explicit. This book profiles each of these women, their musical and career breakthroughs, and the ways in which they each helped change the

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culture of rap.

Clover Hope is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn.

Hope’s work has appeared in the pages of Vogue,

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Vibe, Billboard, the New York Times, WIRED, ESPN The Magazine, Essence, and the Village Voice, among other publications. She is currently the culture editor for Jezebel.

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Bookish Broads

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BY L AU R E N M A R I N O

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A boldly illustrated celebration of literary history’s most revolutionary, talented women writers

S E LLING POINTS The perfect gift for anyone who loves to read The intersection of feminism and pop culture is a trend that only continues to grow Author is a bookish broad in her own right—a respected and wellconnected author and editor

S PECIFICATIONS 65 color illustrations 192 pages WIDTH: 6" • 152mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY LITERATURE • HISTORY • WOMEN’S STUDIES ISBN 978-1-4197-4623-9 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4623-9 US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK 5 1£14.99 999 9 781419 746239

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omen have written some of our most extraordinary literary works while living in societies

and cultures that tried to silence them. These women dared to put pen to paper to express the multifaceted female experience. In Bookish Broads, Lauren Marino celebrates fierce, trailblazing female writers, reworking the literary canon that has long failed to recognize the immense contributions of women. Featuring more than

50 brilliant bookish broads, Marino cleverly illuminates the lives of the greats as well as the literary talents history has wrongfully overlooked. Each intimate portrait delves into one woman’s works and is accompanied by

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vibrant illustrations depicting each literary legend in her element and time.

Lauren Marino is the author of What Would Dolly Do? and Jackie and Cassini. The founding editor of Gotham Books, she has published multiple bestsellers and award-winning books. Alexandra Kilburn is a painter, muralist, illustrator, and stylist who lives and works in New Orleans.

Bygone Badass Broads ISBN 978-1-4197-2925-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-2925-6 US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK 5 1£14.99 999 9 781419 729256

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Make Time for Creativity F I N D I N G S PAC E F O R YO U R M O S T M E A N I N G F U L

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W O R K ( A S E L F - G U I D E A N D TO O L K I T )

Stosuy is a well-connected creative who has 25,600

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followers on Twitter and will

A guided journal for exploring how to fit creativity and meaning into everyday life

also leverage The Creative Independent platform (24,500 Instagram followers, 16,300 Twitter followers, and 25,000 newsletter subscribers) There is increasing interest in books and guided journals that explore the creative process, such as Adam J. Kurtz’s One Page at a Time and Marlee Grace’s How to Not Always Be Working Stosuy’s approach sets itself apart by including diverse voices across disciplines and generations, such as Jia Tolentino, David Byrne, Hanif Abdurraqib, Henry Rollins, and Matthew Barney

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he first in a series of three guided journals dedicated to living a creative life, Making Time for Creativity explores

how we find space in our days to express ourselves, develop

our talents, and do the things that matter. This journal provides a series of writing prompts on the themes of defining work-life balance, creating daily rituals, setting intentions,

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meeting goals, and taking time off from creativity. Working artists from all walks of life—musicians, authors, filmmakers, dancers, designers, and visual artists—offer their responses to these prompts, providing an inspiring framework for reflecting on how you can use your own time meaningfully. In Making Time for Creativity, Brandon Stosuy, the cofounder and editor in chief of The Creative Independent, a growing resource for creative people, taps into an incredible network of talent to provide diverse (and divergent) perspectives on how creativity can be prioritized amid all the other demands on our time.

Brandon Stosuy is the editor in chief of The Creative Independent, an ad-free online community where practicing artists share insights on what it takes to be a creative, independent human. He is also the cofounder of the Basilica SoundScape festival in Hudson, New York.

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A Very Special 90210 Book

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BY TA R A A R I A N O A N D S A R A H D. B U N T I N G

The 90210 superfan’s companion to the lives and loves of West Beverly’s in-crowd

S E LLING POINTS Premiering in August 2019, the Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot, BH90210, became one of the most-viewed shows of the summer, attracting nearly 3.9 million viewers Publication will align with the 30th anniversary of the first episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 The podcast Again With This, hosted by Tara Ariano and Sarah D. Bunting, garners nearly 70,000 downloads every month

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ISBN 978-1-64700-010-3 rom the creators of the hit podcast Again With This comes a hilarious and substantive 90210 book

that is perfect for celebrating the 30th anniversary of the show’s first episode. Join Tara Ariano and Sarah D.

Bunting as they journey through the top 100 episodes of the series, covering everything from episode rankings to season overviews, character spotlights, and listicles.

You’ll rediscover what you’ve forgotten and perhaps learn what you never knew. A Very Special 90210 Book is the perfect keepsake for every former teen fan (we know you’re out there) who wants to relive the good ol’ days at West Beverly.

Tara Ariano is a writer and editor as well as the co-

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founder of Television Without Pity, Fametracker, and Primetimers. She is also the cohost of Again With This: Beverly Hills, 90210 & Melrose Place and has contributed to the New York Times Magazine, Slate, and Vulture.

She lives in Austin. Sarah D. Bunting is the cofounder of Television Without Pity and is also co–editor in chief at Primetimers, where she cohosts Again With This. Her work has appeared in Vulture, Seventeen, and Glamour.

She lives in Brooklyn.

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S E LLING POINTS A perfect gift for cocktail aficionados and US history buffs

The United States of Cocktails R E C I P E S , TA L E S , A N D T R A D I T I O N S F R O M A L L 5 0 S TAT E S

BY B R I A N B A R T E L S

F O R E W O R D BY J I M M E E H A N

An exploration of the beloved cocktails, spirits, and bars that define each state in America

Features modern beverage brands in each state, such as St. George Spirits (California), Jack Rudy (South Carolina), and Tito’s Vodka (Texas), offering strong avenues for marketing Happy Cooking Hospitality (Joseph Leonard, Fedora, Bar Sardine, Simon & the Whale, Jeffrey’s Grocery, Fairfax) as well as award-winning bars, celebrated bartenders, and James Beard– and Michelin– nominated restaurants will help promote the book

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he United States of Cocktails is a celebration of the cocktail history of every state in America. After

traveling around this great nation and sampling many

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of the drinks on offer, cocktail authority Brian Bartels serves up a book that is equal parts recipe collection, travelogue, historical miscellany, bartender’s manual, and guide to bar culture today—with bar and drink recommendations that are sure to come in handy whether or not you are crossing state lines. Delving into the colorful stories behind the creation of drinks we love, this book includes more than 100 recipes alongside spirited analysis of each state’s unique contributions to cocktail culture. Filled with colorful illustrations,

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The United States of Cocktails is an opinionated and distinctively designed love letter to the spirits, bars, and people who have created and consumed the iconic drinks that inspire us and satisfy our thirst.

Brian Bartels has been a writer and bartender his entire

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adult life. He is a managing partner and bar director for Happy Cooking Hospitality, and his previous book, The Bloody Mary, was nominated for an IACP Award. Visit him at brianbartels.com.

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â–² From High Gloss: The Art of Vijat Mohindra

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Brütal THE ART OF SAMWISE

S E LLING POINTS Known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft and the Warcraft, StarCraft,

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The first monograph by the art director for leading video game company Blizzard Entertainment

and Diablo franchises, Blizzard Entertainment Inc. is renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games Introduction by Chris Metzen, former senior vice president of story and franchise development at Blizzard and text by fan-favorite and New York Times–bestselling author Micky Neilson The perfect combo of high fantasy and heavy metal to interest two of the world’s largest communities of loyal fans

S PECIFICATIONS 400 color illustrations 300 pages WIDTH: 8⅝" • 219mm HEIGHT: 11¼" • 286mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER ART • POP CULTURE ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4775-5 978-1-4197-4775-5 US $50.00 CAN $63.00 UK 5 5£35.00 000 9 781419 747755

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rütal: The Art of Samwise is the first book to reflect all aspects of Samwise’s prolific career

and includes the most famous characters he’s created, including Blizzard’s biggest heroes. Samwise’s unique art style, which combines the use of bold colors, visual storytelling, and a touch of humor, has been featured around the world and is instantly recognizable to

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his legions of fans. As senior art director at Blizzard Entertainment, where he’s worked since 1991, Samwise has contributed art and art direction to many of Blizzard’s games, including some of its biggest franchises (World of Warcraft, StarCraft), and is known as the father and creator of the “Blizzard art style.”

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Samwise, a.k.a. Sam Didier, is senior art director at Blizzard Entertainment. Samwise’s previous books include Grimbeard: Tales of the Last Dwarf and The Last Winter.

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The first monograph showcasing the pop and glossy universe of young Hollywood’s favorite photographer

With an introduction by Miley Cirus, an interview of the artist

by Nicole Richie and pictures of the most important celebrities and artists of today: Rihanna, Kim Kardashian West, Paris Hilton, Doja Cat, Pamela Anderson, Kylie Jenner, A$AP Rocky, Liam Hemsworth, Trya Banks, and Nick Jonas, to name a few A gallery exhibition in Los Angeles will open especially to promote the book

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onsidered young Hollywood’s favorite photographer,

Vijat Mohindra has created a unique and colorful

style that he’s brought to the covers of the world’s hippest

magazines. His ultra-modernist and hyper-synthetic aesthetic appeals to millennials, and the dazzling anti-vérité style of his work has attracted celebrity clientele such as Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton, Nicki Minaj, Gwen Stefani, and Kim Kardashian West. With them, he has created iconic covers for publications such as Paper magazine, Out, Attitude, and Plastik.

Fascinated by all those who defy norms, genders, and

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boundaries, this former assistant of David La Chapelle never ceases to celebrate our differences in fantasy worlds where Paris Hilton, Amanda Lepore, Tyra Banks, and Bruce Wayne could all live together. This is his first monograph ever published and includes all the images that made him famous, as well as new photos shot exclusively for this book. A must-have for anyone interested in fashion and photography.

Vijat Mohindra is an advertising, celebrity, and editorial photographer based in New York and Los Angeles. The dazzling anti-vérité style of his work has culminated in various collaborations between high-profile talent and brands.

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The Art of Mu Pan

BY M U PA N

The first monograph showcasing the visceral, exciting, and chaotic paintings of Mu Pan

S E LLING POINTS The first monograph ever published for Mu Pan, one of today’s master artists, containing his major works, themes, and obsessions Mu Pan is a rising star in the art world whose gallery shows across Europe and the United States have garnered much attention His art has crossed over into mainstream pop culture with

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rawing inspiration from nature, Japanese Kaiju films, samurai iconography, and mythology,

Taiwanese-born and Brooklyn-based artist Mu Pan invites viewers to examine their own

nature as they look upon the broken bodies and battlefields that appear throughout his intricate,

violent, vibrant, and often humorous paintings. Collected for the first time in The Art of Mu Pan, are works that exemplify his recent output and that have made him a celebrated artist in Europe and the United States.

Incorporating cultural influence from his home country of Taiwan, as well as techniques

pieces appearing in the film

inspired by Edo-era Japan and iconic images from pop culture, Mu Pan’s work is both timeless and

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hyper-modern.

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Mu Pan is a Brooklyn-based artist born in Taichung City, Taiwan. He studied and now teaches at the School of Visual Arts, New York.

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My Neighbor Hayao

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A R T I N S P I R E D BY T H E F I L M S O F M I YA Z A K I

C O M P I L E D BY S P O K E A R T G A L L E RY

F O R E W O R D BY J O R G E R . G U T I É R R E Z

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The artwork was first exhibited

250 contemporary artists pay homage to legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki in this beautiful book created in partnership with Spoke Art

in a series presented by Spoke Art Gallery over the span of four years in SF, Honolulu, NYC, and LA—a highly praised exhibition that garnered media coverage and brought in 10,000 attendees More than 250 contemporary artists pay homage to Miyazaki’s iconic films and themes, including Camilla d’Errico (286,000 followers), Casey Weldon (167,000 followers), Jason Edmiston (69,000 followers), and Mandy Tsung (40,000 followers) Spoke Art Gallery, Miyazaki, and his film studio each have a strong social media presence: Spoke Art has 145,000 followers on Instagram and over 189,000 followers on Facebook; Miyazaki has 76,600 followers on Instagram; and @fansofstudioghibli on Facebook

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has over 644,000 followers

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whimsical adventure, deep reverence for nature, and strong female

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characters. As a prolific creator, his influence and admirers include Steven Spielberg, Wes Anderson, and Akira Kurosawa.

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Curated by Spoke Art Gallery, My Neighbor Hayao features work H A Y A O

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from more than 250 artists in celebration of the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker and animator. The book showcases a diverse array of original painting, embroidery, sculpture, and limited edition prints

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of Miyazaki another creative avenue to explore his inspired worlds

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through interpretations of characters and themes found in iconic films including My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke.

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pop-ups throughout the United States and Europe, as well as in their permanent galleries in San Francisco and New York City.

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Archival pigment print. 14 x 11’’.

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Best Friends Forever T H E G R E AT E S T C O L L E C T I O N O F TA X I D E R M Y D O G S O N E A R T H

S E LLING POINTS Taxidermy—including “bad� taxidermy—is a popular and intriguing theme:

BY J O S H P O W E

P H OTO G R A P H Y BY P E T E R S A M U E L S

Discover the strange and disturbingly beautiful world of taxidermy through a unique collection of stuffed dogs

@craptaxidermy has over 78,000 Instagram followers Filled with stunning photos by animal lover Peter Samuels, whose work has been featured in advertisements for dog and cat products, this book will make you laugh . . . and wince Photographer Peter Samuels has 15,600 Instagram followers @petersamuels

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arble eyes and satin bows, furry paws on velvet pillows—explore the whimsical world of Victorian

pet taxidermy through the extraordinary collection of Josh

Powe in Best Friends Forever. Once much loved, these furry friends were immortalized, outliving their owners, and are now symbols of love, grief, and our complex relationship with the animal kingdom.

Discover hundreds of dogs—and a few cats—from the past, now preserved as cherished reminders of lost furry friends in this large and colorful compilation of exquisite photographs by Peter Samuels that bring life back to these familiar friends!

Josh Powe, a graduate of Harvard University, has had a lifelong fascination with evolutionary biology and natural history that has led to an extensive private collection of antique taxidermy. Powe was invited to curate the taxidermy exhibit at Brooklyn’s Morbid Anatomy Museum before it cloesd in 2016. Peter Samuels is a San Francisco–based photographer whose work features stoic and surreal animal portraits that can be found online and in retail stores including Restoration Hardware.

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Tom of Finland

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T H E O F F I C I A L L I F E A N D W O R K O F A G AY H E R O

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The official illustrated biogaphy revealing the life and work of Tim of Finland, the iconic artist who shaped the modern image of homosexuality

Published in collaboration with the Tom of Finland estate, this biography was approved by and written with the full cooperation of Tom himself, making it the only official book on this influential artist From a critically acclaimed biopic to the shelves of trendy shops, Tom of Finland is now recognized all over the world The book is an up-to-date reissue of a bestseller The Tom of Finland Foundation has 58,000 Instagram followers A Tom of Finland biopic was released in 2017 by Kino Lorber and grossed over $300,000 in box office sales

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HEIGHT: 11¼" • 286mm Hardcover ouko Laaksonen, also known as Tom of Finland (1920–1991), was an iconic and provocative artist who

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rose to cult status in the international gay community and

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beyond for his work celebrating gay archetypes and masculinity during a time when being gay was taboo. Created in partnership with the Tom of Finland estate, Tom of Finland:

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documents from his archive. The text was completed just TOM OF FINLAND -

a few months before the death of the artist and was fully

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approved by him—making this book the only 100 percent approved biography of this gay legend responsible for creating the muscled, mustachioed gay archetype of the 1960s and ’70s.

With an extensive biography, and suggestive photos and illustrations, this book brings to life the icon whose erotic illustrations of men influenced many artists, including

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Robert Mapplethorpe and Bruce Weber.

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Tom’s biography, tracing the evolution and impact of his art on the world.

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Nightmares of Halloween Past

A unique glimpse into the world

BY G A RY B A S E M A N

Gary Baseman offers you a nostalgic and eerie tribute to one of America’s favorite holidays through his personal collection of vintage Halloween pictures

of found images for vintage collectors and Halloween enthusiasts Baseman has a large following: Instagram: @garybaseman: 166,000 followers; Facebook: @ basemanart: 133,400 followers With essays by Catherine Zuromskis (associate professor photography and visual culture at Rochester Institute of Technology and author of Snapshot Photography: The Lives of Images) and Phyllis Calembo (photographer and author of Dressed for Thrills: 100 Years of Halloween Costumes and Masquerade), this book is a must for any Halloween and Americana lovers

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n Nightmares of Halloween Past, Gary Baseman presents for the first time his unique collection of found vernacular

Halloween-themed pictures collected over the last 20

years. Here, you can discover photos he has gathered at garage sales, yard sales, and thrift stores and received as submissions from online fans, all presented in this dark and eerie photobook of adults and children on All Hallows’ Eve. The photos compiled here speak a thousand words and

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inspire a thousand more questions. What might first appear scary will soon become endearing when you realize that the people under the ghoulish masks and macabre costumes are smiling and having fun.

Los Angeles–based Gary Baseman explores the “beauty

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of the bittersweetness of life” through illustration, painting, toy design, animation, film, and fashion. His clients include the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Coach, Gatorade, and Nike. Visit him at garybaseman.com.

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Super Spirit Animals

BY M A R K RY D E N

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Mark Ryden returns with 20 new incredible portraits of creatures

S E LLING POINTS The dual-language book (English and Chinese) is the catalog of Ryden’s newest exhibition, which marks his first solo show in China Foreword by Takashi Murakami: This superstar of contemporary art has a tremendous following (1.7 million on Instagram) Ryden is a star in the contemporary art scene, with a dedicated fan following: Instagram: @markryden: 510,000 followers; Facebook: @mr.ryden: 374,000 followers Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin has a tremendous following: Instagram: @galerieperrotin: 270,000 followers; Instagram: @emmanuelperrotin: 118,000 followers Mark Ryden rarely exhibits his work, which means that his events are special and highly reviewed and regarded. This new exhibition will be his first since 2015

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60 color paintings

California bear, for more than 20 years Mark Ryden has populated

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an incredible “pop surrealist� bestiary of half-animal,half-plush

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creatures. Freely inspired by the Rushton toys that enjoyed their heyday

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in America in the ’60s and ’70s, these creatures are now the object

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of a cult worship among fans of the artist, and are one of his marks of

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distinction in the world of contemporary art.

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This book reveals the details and backgrounds of the 20 new paintings Mark Ryden has created for his 2020’s show at Emmanuel Perrotin‘s gallery in Shanghai, but also some of his most iconic masterpieces showcasing yaks and others creatures of his own mythology.

With a statement essay from the artist and an introduction by Takashi Murakami (“the Warhol of Japan�), this “little pink book� will become an

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instant classic for the lovers of contemporary art and surrealism.

Blending pop culture themes with techniques reminiscent of the old masters, Mark Ryden has created a singular style that blurs the traditional boundaries between high and low art. His work first garnered attention in the 1990s when he ushered in a new genre of painting, “pop surrealism,� dragging a host of followers in his wake. Ryden has trumped the initial surrealist strategies by choosing topics loaded with cultural connotation. Follow him at markryden.com.

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Total Geek-Art A C E L E B R AT I O N O F P O P C U LT U R E I N A R T

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Geek art is the new pop art

New visions of and homages to the most popular geeky universes of the world, including Star Wars, Marvel, Stranger Things, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Pokémon, and many more Features the work of 80 artists with immense social-media reach, including Boneface, Joshua Budich, Laurent Durieux, Godmachine, Alex Gross, Jorge R. Gutiérrez, Rory Kurtz, Jim Mahfood, Stan Manukian, Nychos, Ron English, and Steven Rhodes— many of whom boast more than 100,000 followers across multiple online platforms Includes an introduction by Isabel Samaras, one of the leading artists of the popsurrealism movement

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haracters from comics, movies, TV shows, and video games are a part of the collective

imagination forever, so it’s only natural that artists would

begin integrating them into their work, giving birth to a new artistic movement: GEEK-ART. In Total Geek Art, the work of 80 painters, illustrators, and sculptors is collected to offer an international panorama of the

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geek-art genre of artistic expression. It presents profiles of geek-art’s greatest founders as well as insights on the latest trends, such as the return of enamel pins, the development of toy photography, and the recognition of video game art.

Featuring stunning artwork and exclusive interviews and essays, this deluxe collection is a must-have for

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every pop culture enthusiast.

Thomas Olivri grew up loving geek culture and never outgrew it. He is the creator of Geek-Art.net, a popular

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online pop culture community that features art inspired by the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, video games, and comics, and hosts gallery shows of the work in his home country of France.

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Introducing MEGASCOPE, a new line from Abrams ComicArts dedicated to powerful speculative work by and about people of color, visualizing new and diverse narratives through the medium of comics. ▲ From The Heavy

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The Heavy

Shawn Martinbrough, author

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In this neo-noir thriller, an aging debt collector confronts ghosts from his past

and artist, is an authority on noir graphic novels, having written How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling (Watson-

The lead title on our first Megascope list

Guptill, 2007) Noir has always been an important genre in comics, from Dick Tracy to Sin City, drawing on themes from the ’30s and ’40s, but Martinbrough’s story is aimed at today’s readers Martinbrough has given a TEDx Talk about his work in the industry, “How I Change Perceptions by Drawing Comics”

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n The Heavy, writer-illustrator Shawn Martinbrough tells the hard-hitting story of Charles “Dukes” Duchamps, a New York-based debt collector with a love for jazz and a loss that has haunted him for

years. Each week, Dukes makes his rounds collecting money for Basil-Leon Panassie, an eccentric club owner with criminal ties in New York and abroad.

When Basil announces a change in business and a night’s worth of collections goes missing, Dukes becomes entangled with a vicious former colleague who escapes to Paris. Although the City of Light holds dark memories for him, Dukes has never let a debt go uncollected, and in order to set

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things right, he must face his fears and retrieve what has been taken.

The Heavy is an original, contemporary noir themed graphic novel about rivals, revenge and redemption.

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Shawn Martinbrough is a critically acclaimed creator whose projects for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and Image Comics include Batman: Detective Comics, Luke Cage Noir, Black Panther, Hellboy, and Thief of Thieves. Martinbrough has co-created characters featured in the films Deadpool and Justice League. He lives, writes, and draws in the Washington, DC, area.

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After the Rain

BY N N E D I O KO R A F O R

A DA P T E D BY J O H N J E N N I N G S

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During a furious storm a young woman’s destiny is revealed . . . and her life is changed forever

Nnedi Okorafor is a Hugo-, Nebula-, and World Fantasy Award–winning novelist known for weaving African culture into her stories Adaptor John Jennings is the #1 New York Times–bestselling and Eisner-winning artist behind Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation and Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation With its mix of horror and sci-fi themes, After the Rain is a perfect example of both Afrofuturism and speculative fiction

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The drama takes place in a small Nigerian town during a violent and unexpected storm. A

Nigerian-American woman named Chioma answers a knock at her door and is horrified to see a boy with a severe head wound standing at her doorstep. He reaches for her, and his touch burns like fire.

Something is very wrong. Haunted and hunted, Chioma must embrace her heritage in order to survive.

John Jennings and David Brame’s graphic novel collaboration uses bold art and colors to powerfully tell this tale of identity and destiny.

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Nnedi Okorafor, PhD, is a Nigerian-American author of African-rooted science fiction and fantasy. Her works include Who Fears Death, the Binti trilogy and the Akata series. John Jennings is the curator of the Megascope list and illustrator of the graphic novel adaptations of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred and Parable of the Sower. He is a professor of media and cultural studies at the University of California, Riverside. David Brame is a talented comics artist who has worked on titles such as Box of Bones and Necromancer Bill. He lives in Mexico.

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DUNE: The Graphic Novel BOOK I: DUNE

S E LLING POINTS The first of three graphic novel volumes that will adapt the original Dune novel Dune was first published in 1965, won the first Nebula Award, and shared the Hugo Award

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A DA P T E D BY B R I A N H E R B E R T A N D K E V I N J . A N D E R S O N

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The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert

Called “an astonishing phenomenon” by the Washington Post and “powerful, convincing, and most ingenious” by Robert A. Heinlein, Dune is considered one of the greatest science-fiction novels ever written The upcoming two-film movie adaptation directed by Denis Villeneuve stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and others, and the first movie releases on December 18, 2020

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une, Frank Herbert’s epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far future amidst a sprawling feudal interstellar society, tells the story of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept control of the desert

planet Arrakis. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune is a powerful, fanstastical tale that takes an unprecedented look into our universe, and is transformed by the

graphic novel format. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s adaptation retains the integrity of the original novel, and Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín’s magnificent illustrations bring the book to life for a new generation of readers.

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Frank Herbert (1920–1986) was an American science-fiction writer best known for his novel Dune and its five sequels. Brian Herbert, son of Frank Herbert, is a New York Times bestselling author, with more than 40 published books. He co-manages his father’s estate. Brian’s biography of Frank Herbert, Dreamer of Dune, was a Hugo Award finalist. Kevin J. Anderson has written more than 50 bestsellers, including his work in Star Wars and

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X-Files, and he has worked for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, BOOM!, and IDW. He lives in Colorado. Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín are celebrated comics artists making their full-length graphic novel debut. They live in Valladolid, Spain. Bill Sienkiewicz is an award-winning artist known for his comics and graphic novel illustration.

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Guantánamo Voices

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T R U E AC C O U N T S F R O M T H E W O R L D ’ S M O S T I N FA M O U S P R I S O N

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An anthology of illustrated narratives about the prison and the lives it changed forever

Sheds light on conditions and protocols of one of the most infamous prisons in the world Sarah Mirk is a star journalist who has given lectures on feminism and media at universities across the country Drawn by a team of twelve diverse, in-demand artists: Gerardo Alba, Kasia Babis, Alexandra Beguez, Tracy Chahwan, Nomi Kane, Omar Khouri, Khazimir Lee, Kane Lynch, Maki Naro, Hazel Newlevant, Jeremy Nguyen, and Chelsea Saunders

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n January 2002, the United States sent a group of Muslim men they suspected of terrorism to a prison in Guantánamo Bay. They were the first of roughly 780 prisoners who would be held

there—and 40 inmates still remain. Eighteen years later, very few of them have been ever charged

with a crime.

In Guantánamo Voices, journalist Sarah Mirk and her team of diverse, talented graphic novel

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artists tell the stories of ten people whose lives have been shaped and affected by the prison, including former prisoners, lawyers, social workers, and service members. This collection of illustrated interviews explores the history of Guantánamo and the world post-9/11, presenting this

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complicated partisan issue through a new lens.

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Sarah Mirk is a multimedia journalist whose work focuses on telling nuanced, human-focused stories. She is an editor of The Nib and the former online editor of national feminism and pop-culture magazine Bitch Media. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Kent State FOUR DEAD IN OHIO

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From bestselling author Derf Backderf comes the untold story of the Kent State shootings— timed for the 50th anniversary

Anniversary: Timed for the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shootings on May 4, 2020 Bestselling author: My Friend Dahmer was a national bestseller, an ALA/YALSA Alex Award winner, winner of the Revelation Award at Angoulême, and was made into a major motion picture New revelations: Although there have been numerous books on Kent State, Derf Backderf, winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, has spent years meticulously researching the story, conducting extensive interviews with primary sources, and uncovering new information from the university and government archives

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n May 4, 1970, the Ohio National Guard gunned down unarmed college students protesting the Vietnam

War at Kent State University. In a deadly barrage of 67 shots, 4 students were killed and 9 shot and wounded. It was the day

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America turned guns on its own children—a shocking event

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Derf Backderf saw those same Guardsmen patrolling his nearby

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burned into our national memory. A few days prior, 10-year-old hometown, sent in by the governor to crush a trucker strike.

Using the journalism skills he employed on My Friend Dahmer and Trashed, Backderf has conducted extensive interviews and research to explore the lives of these four young people and the events of those four days in May, when the country seemed on the brink of tearing apart. Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio, which will be published in time for the 50th anniversary of the tragedy, is a moving and troubling story about the bitter price of dissent—as relevant today as it was in 1970.

Derf Backderf is the bestselling, award-winning author of My Friend Dahmer and Trashed. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Magic: The Gathering: Legends

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The second fully authorized book

BY JAY A N N E L L I

An official guide to the most iconic legends and legendary creatures from the world of Magic: The Gathering

in the Magic: The Gathering series, by Abrams ComicArts, published in the same format as Magic: The Gathering: Rise of the Gatewatch Magic: The Gathering is Hasbro’s #1 gaming brand, with 20 million global fans and 4 million regular viewers for competitive-play coverage Magic: The Gathering is a 2015 Origins Awards: Best Collectible Card Game nominee, a 2006 Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming nominee Features artwork of dozens of fan-favorite sci-fi/fantasy artists and illustrators

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he world of Magic: The Gathering is home to many

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fantastical characters and creatures, but perhaps none

so intriguing as its legendary creature cards, which include

dragons, demons, angels, goblins, vampires, merfolk, wizards,

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and more. These legendary cards harken back to Magic’s early

ISBN 978-1-68335-862-6

history, having been introduced in one of the first sets of Magic cards (1994’s Legends) and in yearly expansions all the way through spring 2020’s most recent set.

Magic: The Gathering: Legends showcases high-quality reproductions of the most iconic card art. in many instances for the first time outside of the card frame—along with accompanying creature and character histories, written by Jay Annelli. This

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collection also offers exclusive insight into the art and mythology behind some of Magic: The Gathering’s most powerful, popular, and enduring legends and legendary creatures.

of the Coast, and co-host of The Vorthos Cast. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, is an American publisher of collectible trading-card games and board games. Their headquarters are in Renton, Washington.

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Jay Annelli is a Vorthos (lore) writer, consultant for Wizards

Magic: The Gathering: Rise of the Gatewatch ISBN 978-1-4197-3647-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-3647-6 US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK 5 1£13.99 999 9 781419 736476

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Marvel Comics Mini-Books

BY M A R V E L E N T E R TA I N M E N T

T E X T BY M A R K E VA N I E R

A D D I T I O N A L P H OTO G R A P H Y BY G E O F F S P E A R

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Reprinted for the first time, the world’s smallest comic books—originally printed in 1966 and now enlarged to a more readable size—in a seven-book collectable boxed set

Anniversary: Marvel Comics continues to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2020 Value-added content: Includes text by Kirby: King of Comics author Mark Evanier, detailing the never-before-told history behind the creation of these postage stamp–sized comic books Crossover appeal: Besides longtime comics fans and collectors, this set of vintage origin stories will also appeal to those discovering these classic Marvel characters for the first time

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Actual size of the originals

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n 1966, Marvel printed what the Guinness Book of

World Records certified as the world’s smallest comic

books. Smaller than a postage stamp, and sold in

gumball machines across the country, these six books told the quirky origin stories of Marvel’s most beloved characters at that time: the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, Captain America, Sergeant Nick Fury, and Millie the Model.

Marvel Comics Mini-Books reproduces facsimile

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editions of all six books in one affordable box set—along with a seventh book written by Mark Evanier that details the history and creation of these rare, vintage collectables.

Mark Evanier is a comic book writer and historian and

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author of the award-winning monograph Kirby: King of Comics. He has three Emmy Award nominations and received the Lifetime Achievement Award for animation from the Writers Guild of America. He lives in Los Angeles.

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Marvel Value Stamps A V I S UA L H I S TO RY

T E X T BY R OY T H O M A S

The story of the most inspired comic book promotional campaign of all time, collected here for the first time

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S E LLING POINTS Rare material: A complete collection of the original Marvel Value Stamps are near-impossible to find, and have never been reprinted, making this an essential book for collectors and longtime Marvel fans Respected author: Roy Thomas was Stan Lee’s editor-in-chief when the Marvel Value Stamps were published New cover art: Features all-new cover art by painter Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Mythology, and Marvelosity)

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ISBN 978-1-4197-4344-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-4344-3 US $24.99 CAN $31.99 UK 5 2£17.99 499 n 1974, Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee devised an ingenious promotional campaign—Marvel Value Stamps, which appeared on the letters

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pages of their monthly comics. Readers could cut out all 100 of these super hero and super villain stamps and place them in a special mail-order booklet. Once complete, these stamp books could then be redeemed

for special discounts and exclusive merchandise. The program was so successful, a second set was released in 1975. And now, for the first time, these original stamp books, stamps, and all of the surrounding ephemera and source material are collected into one must-have volume for collectors and fans, along with text from Marvel Comics historian Roy Thomas.

Roy Thomas has been a comic book writer and editor since 1965, primarily for Marvel Comics

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and DC Comics. Inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2011, he currently edits Alter Ego magazine, writes the online Tarzan strips, and the occasional comic book.

Thomas is also the author of two definitive histories for Taschen—75 Years of Marvel Comics: From the Golden Age to the Silver Screen and The Stan Lee Story. He lives in rural South Carolina.

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Only What’s Necessary 70th Anniversary Edition

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New package and format!

CHARLES M. SCHULZ AND THE ART OF PEANUTS

BY C H I P K I D D

celebrates its 70th anniversary

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in 2020

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70th anniversary: Peanuts

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New format: Packaged as a traditional hardcover, now with a dust jacket at a slightly smaller trim size, a more affordable price,

harles M. Schulz believed that the key to cartooning was to take out

the extraneous details and leave in only

and a new cover

what’s necessary. For 50 years, he wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most

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popular and influential comic strip in the

450 photographs

world. Renowned designer Chip Kidd

304 pages

was granted unprecedented access to

WIDTH: 11" • 279mm

the extraordinary archives of the Charles

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M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Only What’s

Hardcover with jacket

Necessary reproduces the best of the

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Peanuts newspaper strip, all shot from the

COMICS ART • POP CULTURE ISBN 978-1-4197-4689-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-4689-5 US $29.99 CAN $37.99 UK 5 2£21.99 499

original art by award-winning photographer “This glorious tome is equal parts museum and

Geoff Spear, and features exclusive, rare,

monument, a masterwork of curatorial rigor and

and unpublished original art and devel-

an affectionate homage.” —Brain Pickings

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been seen before.

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The Peanuts Poster Collection

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elebrate the 70th anniversary of Peanuts with this first-ever poster collection. From

Charlie Brown to Woodstock, the gang’s all here in 20

21 languages, and 2,200

ready-to-frame, removable art prints of the beloved

newspapers around the world

comic strip—all photographed from the archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in

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Santa Rosa, California.

42 pages WIDTH: 11" • 279mm

Chip Kidd is an award-winning graphic designer, writer,

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and editor-at-large at Pantheon. His books on comics

Paperback with 20 perforated

include Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and

posters

the Art of Peanuts, Peanuts: The Art of Charles M. Schulz,

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Shazam! The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest

COMICS ART • POP CULTURE

Mortal, Mythology: The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross, and Marvelocity: The Marvel Comics Art of Alex Ross. He

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lives in New York City. Geoff Spear is an award-winning photographer who has collaborated with Chip Kidd

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on more than a dozen books and numerous book covers. His compelling photographs have appeared

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on the covers and in the pages of TIME, Newsweek, Fortune, Entertainment Weekly, GQ, the New York Times © 2020 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

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Magazine, and many others. He lives in New York City.

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â–² From 99 Things I Love to Eat

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The Arcana of Astrology O R AC L E D E C K A N D G U I D E B O O K F O R C O S M I C I N S I G H T

S E LLING POINTS Astrology has seeped into

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Harness the magic of the cosmos with astrology-themed oracle cards

everyday millennial culture, and the mystic audience loves collecting unique, easy-to-use oracle decks The kit is beautifully packaged in a display-worthy, hinged keepsake box and features revamped artwork from Black and the Moon’s independently published version of this deck, plus 12 new cards Claire Goodchild is a perceptive writer and talented artist, skillfully demystifying the complexities of astrology and putting her own spin on reading the stars

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astrology, with art inspired by vintage star charts and cards featuring the zodiac signs, the 12 houses, and the planets, moon phases, and more. The term oracle encompasses all card decks used for divination, which are typically used as a way to get insight into a situation and tap into your intuition. But don’t be intimidated if you know nothing about astrology or oracle-reading—the 96-page guidebook teaches you everything you need to know about reading cards and applying their message

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to your life. With practice, The Arcana of Astrology will deepen your connection to the cosmos, to yourself, and to those around you.

Claire Goodchild is an award-winning artist specializing in tarot and astrology, the founder of her company,

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Black and the Moon, and the author of the Noterie book and deck The Antique Anatomy Tarot Kit. Claire lives in Toronto. Experience more magic at blackandthemoon.com

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99 Things I Love to Eat

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A JOURNAL FOR MEALS & MEMORIES S E LLING POINTS

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Capture meals, memories, and more in this list-making journal

A follow-up to the bestselling 99 Things That Bring Me Joy, which has sold more than 50,000 copies since spring 2016, and 99 Things I Want to Do, published in September 2019 A unique journal to compile your own best-of and must-try lists— the first of its kind and a perfect book for the self-proclaimed foodie in your life Beautiful packaging includes a textured paperback cover with flaps, foil stamping, and two ribbon markers, with whimsical illustrations by @Anneliesdraws

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ISBN 978-1-4197-4737-3 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4737-3 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK 5 1£11.99 299 he third book in Noterie’s 99 Things guided journal series, 99 Things I Love to Eat is a food-lover’s

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adventure catalog. Inside, find food-related prompts and lists to complete, ranging from experiences (restaurants on your must-try list) to food memories (recall your most memorable meals) to fun activities ( jot down your favorite flavor combinations). Interspersed are charming illustrated lists of foods that you’ll want to check off as

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you try them, such as pastries from around the world, the many cultural variations of dumplings, and every shape of pasta. Get inspired to cook, eat, travel, and celebrate all things delicious in life!

Abrams Noterie is a gift and stationery imprint that makes gift-worthy paper goods that are true to the original hand, useful, and inspiring. Annelies Yena Foesenek

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is a self-taught illustrator based in the Netherlands, originally from South Korea. She publishes under the name @Anneliesdraws and has a following of 250,000 on Instagram, where she shares her playful colored pencil illustrations and gouache paintings of food, travel, and fashion.

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One Color a Day A DA I LY A R T P R AC T I C E A N D V I S UA L D I A RY

S E LLING POINTS Daily art challenges are very popular, and painting one color a day is an easy way to start a

BY C O U R T N E Y C E R R U T I

Make a time capsule of your year with watercolor

consistent art practice Referred to as the “gateway art,” watercolor attracts creatives of all skill levels; One Color a Day encourages anyone to dip into this popular medium and feel an immediate sense of accomplishment Cerruti will leverage her role as executive content director at Creativebug to reach the target market. Creativebug has 80,500 followers on Instagram and 312,000 followers on Facebook

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ne Color a Day is a simple and meditative way to visually document

each day. Within the book’s orderly gridded layout, you simply paint a daily color and add a

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word or phrase that reflects your current mood, an observation, or an experience. The result is a visually stunning, deeply personal, and totally unique record of a year. One Color a Day begins with an encouraging note to all aspiring creatives, explaining the many benefits of the

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practice along with a little technical advice about painting with watercolor. Interspersed throughout are spreads with inspiring ideas for choosing your daily color and using it as an opportunity to set an intention or to reflect on the different aspects of your life.

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Courtney Cerruti is an artist, educator, video producer, curator, and executive content editor at Creativebug. Courtney’s projects have been featured in Flow magazine, Oh Happy Day, Design Sponge, The Jealous Curator, and BuzzFeed, among others. In 2016, she opened Long Weekend, an art supply shop and gallery in

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The Sketchbook Idea Generator M I X A N D M ATC H P R O M P T S F O R YO U R A R T P R AC T I C E

BY J E N N I F E R O R K I N L E W I S

A unique mix-and-match book that generates thousands of ideas for tackling a blank sketchbook page

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S E LLING POINTS A unique tool for creativity, this guided sketchbook will generate more than 100,000 possible ideas for drawings Guided creativity has been a successful category for Noterie, particularly Lewis’s previous books Draw Every Day, Draw Every Way and 100 Days of Drawing Jennifer maintains a loyal and engaged Instagram following of 153,000, and people constantly ask how she gets her daily drawing ideas. This book is the answer!

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ISBN 978-1-4197-4651-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-4651-2 US $16.99 CAN $21.99 UK 5 1£14.99 699 esigned to kickstart creativity for artists and hobbyists, the pages of this book are divided into three

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separate sections that can be flipped, mixed, and matched

to generate more than 100,000 unique sketchbook prompts!

Jennifer Orkin Lewis, author of Draw Every Day, Draw Every Way and 100 Days of Drawing, has gained a dedicated following on Instagram by posting her daily sketches. The Sketchbook Idea Generator begins with an introductory section, in which Jennifer provides examples of her work as

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well as insight into her process of interpreting a prompt. The rest of the book consists of pages that are sliced into three mix-and-match sections that represent the three essential elements of a good drawing prompt: medium, color, and subject. With those basic decisions made, you can get right down to it!

Jennifer Orkin Lewis is a freelance illustrator and textile

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designer who paints in her sketchbook for 30 minutes every day and posts the results on Instagram (@augustwren). She is the author of two previous Abrams books: Draw Every Day, Draw Every Way and 100 Days of Drawing. Her clients include Kate Spade, Anthropologie, Flow magazine, and

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teNeues. She lives in Irvington, New York.

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Gray Malin: Goals M A K E E V E RY DAY C O U N T

S E LLING POINTS Gray Malin’s Beaches is a New York Times bestseller, and his photos have fueled a global lifestyle brand

BY G R AY M A L I N

A journal for dreaming and writing about the good things in life, inspired by Gray Malin’s aspirational lifestyle brand

This journal fits nicely into wellness trends and the Instagram “goals” culture by combining prompts about personal well-being with travel inspiration In addition to featuring Gray’s photographs throughout, this journal has deluxe details such as foil stamping on the cover, gilded edges, and ribbon markers

S PECIFICATIONS 50 color photographs 160 pages WIDTH: 5¾" • 146mm HEIGHT: 8¾" • 222mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER GIFT & STATIONERY • INSPIRATIONAL • PHOTOGRAPHY • TRAVEL ISBN 978-1-4197-4388-7 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4388-7 US $19.99 CAN $21.99 UK 5 1£17.99 999 9 781419 743887

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ray Malin’s Goals journal is a serene space for envisioning the life you want to lead. Featuring

Gray’s inspiring photography of beautiful places and soaring aerial views throughout, the journal contains a series of prompts to help you reflect on what makes you feel energized, balanced, and poised to do great things.

The prompts vary in format, from list-making to jotting

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down notes and checking off adventures, all organized by types of goals such as travel, relationships, health and wellness, and creative aspirations. Suggestions and advice from Gray himself are sprinkled throughout,

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encouraging you to find ways to make every day important and to enjoy the journey and process.

Gray Malin is a photographer best known for his aerial

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beach photography, which he has transformed into a lighthearted, conversation-igniting, joyful brand. His work’s sense of adventure and escapism has turned him into a household name. He lives in Los Angeles.

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POSTCARD BOOK

Gray Malin: 50 Postcards

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M A K E E V E RY DAY A G E TAWAY S E LLING POINTS

BY G R AY M A L I N

These postcards are from Gray

A giftable book of 50 postcards featuring Gray Malin’s most popular images

Malin’s Beaches, Escape, and Italy books, along with popular images that have not yet been published Postcard sets are an affordable way to collect images by a beloved artist The padbound set of 50 cards makes for a perfect gift, while individual cards can be used for decorating, mailing, and card-writing

S PECIFICATIONS 50 color photographs 100 pages WIDTH: 5¾" • 146mm HEIGHT: 4" • 102mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER GIFT & STATIONERY • PHOTOGRAPHY ISBN 978-1-4197-4387-0 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4387-0 US $16.99 CAN $21.99 UK 5 1£14.99 699 9 781419 743870

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The postcards feature some of the photographer’s most popular images of aerial views, gorgeous beaches, and blue skies festooned with helium balloon messages. An accessibly priced format for Gray’s aspirational brand, these versatile postcards are perfect for those who want

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to pin Gray’s images on inspiration boards, send a piece of snail mail to a friend, or enclose a card with flowers or a gift.

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Gray Malin is a photographer best known for his aerial beach photography, which he has transformed into a lighthearted, conversation-igniting, joyful brand. His work’s sense of adventure and escapism has turned him

Escape ISBN 978-1-4197-3597-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-3597-4 US $45.00 CAN $45.95 UK £35.00

into a household name. He lives in Los Angeles.

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Do It For Yourself A M OT I VAT I O N A L J O U R N A L

S E LLING POINTS This journal dovetails perfectly

BY K A R A C U T R U Z Z U L A

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A bold motivational journal for anyone seeking to boost their productivity

with wellness trends, but its hands-on approach and bold design stand out from the pack of titles devoted to happiness and gratitude Illustrated by graphic designer Tessa Forrest, the one-woman powerhouse behind Subliming— Instagram’s go-to source for colorfully designed inspirational quotes—with a fast-growing following of more than 300,000 Filled with vibrant typography and action-oriented prompts, the journal acts as a kick-starter for anyone looking to define and tackle bigger goals and find clarity about a path forward

S PECIFICATIONS 55 color illustrations 144 pages WIDTH: 6" • 152mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Flexibind PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER GIFT & STATIONERY • SELF-HELP ISBN 978-1-4197-4346-7 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4346-7 US $15.99 CAN $19.99 UK 5 1£13.99 599

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hether you’re embarking on a new project or planning your future, understanding what makes

you tick is the crucial first step in making things happen.

Do It For Yourself combines the pop-art-inspired graphics of Subliming with 75 thought-provoking prompts by

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creativity and productivity expert Kara Cutruzzula. Choose any goal and work through the five stages of the journal— getting going, building momentum, overcoming setbacks, following through, and seeking closure—or just open it to the phase you’re in now. Each exercise is designed to help reorient your outlook, overcome roadblocks, and encourage mindfulness, with powerful typographic quotes

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to inspire you along the way. In these pages, find the much-needed space to focus your energy, clear up mental clutter, and set yourself up for success. Because isn’t it time you did it for yourself?

Kara Cutruzzula is a writer whose work has appeared in

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the New York Times, TED Ideas, TIME, Newsweek, and Vulture. Tessa Forrest is a designer and lead graphic designer for Outdoor Voices. In 2016, she started the account Subliming as a creative exercise in type and color design. Both are based in Brooklyn.

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I’m Not OK, You’re Not OK

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AC T I V I T I E S F O R B A D DAYS , S A D DAYS , A N D S TA R K- R AV I N G M A D DAYS S E LLING POINTS

BY C O R E E S P E N C E R A N D E M I LY N I L A N D

An activity book that offers laughs for days when you are anxious, depressed, or feeling down

This activity book capitalizes on the recent success of guided journals but features edgier messages that deal frankly with mental health Offers activities that fight the stigma of depression The author and illustrator have dealt with mental health challenges and navigate the book’s topics with tremendous wit and care

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 144 pages WIDTH: 5⅞" • 149mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Paperback PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER GIFT & STATIONERY • SELF-HELP • HUMOR ISBN 978-1-4197-4046-6 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4046-6 US $15.99 CAN $19.99 UK 5 1£13.99 599

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’m Not OK, You’re Not OK is an activity book for days when you feel anxious, depressed, or insecure.

Conceived by an author and illustrator who have come to rely on laughter and other drugs to cope with their mental health issues, this book is like being with a hilarious friend who has no good advice but totally gets what you are going through. Use a bingo board to track signs that things may be off. Consult a list of conversation enders and excuses for staying home when social anxiety creeps in, and track the number of times you’ve canceled plans with a handy punch card. I’m Not OK,

You’re Not OK is brightly illustrated throughout but unafraid of the dark side. We’ve all been there, and that’s OK. Coree Spencer is a comedian based in California who organized the Cinder Block Comedy Festival, which received press coverage in the New York Times, Huffington Post, and the Village Voice for its empowerment of marginalized groups. Emily Niland is a Brooklynbased illustrator whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, Jezebel, the Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, and Thrillist.

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A POP MAGIC BOOK

What’s Up, Fire Truck?

BY M AT T H E W R E I N H A R T

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Introducing Pop Magic, an innovative line of preschool books from pop-up wizard Matthew Reinhart that makes learning fun!

S E LLING POINTS New series: The Pop Magic series allows preschoolers to explore basic concepts in a fun, interactive way Amazing features: Matthew Reinhart is a pop-up wizard and the creative genius behind this project Perfect for play: After reading the story, caregivers can follow the simple directions to fold the pages into a 3-D fire truck!

Assembly instructions are on the back cover, along with a URL to an instructional video Sturdy package: The chunky board book will be contained within a protective slipcase

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BOARD BOOK ollow a firefighter through

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a busy day at the fire

station. Lift the flaps to open the

fire truck doors and peek inside,

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help a crew member put on his protective gear, and unfold the ladder to help the firefighters save the day. When the story is over, follow simple instructions to transform the pages of the book into a three-dimensional fire truck! There’s so much to discover in this stunning interactive board book from Matthew Reinhart—his very first book for the preschool market!

ALSO AVAIL AB LE For as long as Matthew Reinhart can remember, art always took center stage. Despite moving several times throughout childhood, he always had his sketchbook nearby, a constant friend wherever his family roamed. An avid comics, fantasy, and science fiction fanatic, Matthew has created a huge array of pop-culture pop-ups including his bestselling blockbusters Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure, Frozen: A Pop-Up Adventure, LEGO Pop-Up, Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts, and many more. He lives in San Francisco, California. Toby Leigh is an award-winning illustrator and artist with an eye for the peculiar. He is a regular contributor to publications such as the Guardian, the Times, the Independent, Esquire, Empire, and Time Out. He lives in London.

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Is It Christmas Yet?

S E LLING POINTS Interactive format: Decked

BY F R E D E R I C K G L A S S E R

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Christmas is almost here! Lift the flaps to see how everyone is preparing for the big day in this festive board book

out with flaps to lift and an impressive double gatefold at the end Seasonal hook: With its bright and commercial package, Is It Christmas Yet? is perfect for the holiday gift-giving season Fun follow-up: This wintry wonderland of a book comes from the stellar team behind Monsters Come Out Tonight!

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 18 pages WIDTH: 6½" • 165mm HEIGHT: 9" • 229mm Board book, gatefolds and flaps PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 3 TO 5 • BOARD BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4819-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-4819-6 US $9.99 CAN $12.99 UK5£6.99 0999 9 781419 748196

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pen the doors to welcome in carolers, see which reindeer is hiding in the stables, and get a sneak peek at the toys Santa’s elves are building at the toy shop! A final double-gatefold

spread at the end of the book reveals a festive Christmas Day celebration.

Christmas Is Awesome!

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Frederick Glasser is the author of Monsters Come Out Tonight! He has worked in editorial for Viking Penguin children’s books, and in publicity, advertising, and marketing for the Random House juvenile division. He is currently sales director at Fox Chapel Publishing. He lives in New York City.

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Edward Miller has illustrated numerous children’s books, including Monsters Come Out Tonight! His books have received a number of starred reviews from SLJ, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist.

Miller was associate art director at Knopf juvenile books and is now a full-time illustrator. He lives in Mineola, New York.

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Vegetables in Halloween Costumes

BY JA R E D C H A P M A N

The Vegetables dress up and celebrate Halloween in this latest outing from the hilarious Jared Chapman

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S E LLING POINTS Halloween promotions: This new board book is stuffed with Halloween fun Anticipated follow-up: The delicious next title in the Vegetables series, which has sold more than 150,000 copies across all formats Acclaimed illustrator: Jared Chapman’s illustrations delight readers of all ages, from preschoolers in the Vegetables series to chapter book readers in the Didi Dodo series

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t’s Halloween! All the vegetables are excited to dress up for Carrot’s Halloween party. There are spooky costumes and scary costumes. Costumes for feeling fancy and costumes for feeling goofy.

But which costume should Carrot wear?

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DING-DONG! Guests are arriving, but Carrot’s still wearing underwear! At the very last second, which costume will Carrot grab?

This next board book in the Vegetables series delivers lots of laughs and celebrates the silliness and fun of dressing up all year round.

Jared Chapman was born in Louisiana, grew up in Texas, went to college in Georgia, lived in Austin, and now calls the piney woods of northeast Texas his home. He and his young brood prefer silly underwear to serious, and broccoli to celery.

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I Am Human A B O O K O F E M PAT H Y

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BY S U S A N V E R D E

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The fourth book in the bestselling I Am series, now in board book

Bestselling series: I Am Human was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and there are more than 900,000 copies in print for the I Am series Inspiring message: Grounded in mindfulness and wellness, this book emphasizes compassion and love toward all Younger format: A board book edition brings this timeless message to the youngest readers

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rom the bestselling team that created I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, and I Am Love comes a hopeful celebration of the human family, which affirms that although we may make mistakes, we can

make good choices by acting with compassion and having empathy for others and ourselves. At its heart, this board book is a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed

fullness of humanity and encourages the child reader to see themselves as part of one big, imperfect family—millions strong across the world.

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Susan Verde is the author of the instant #1 New York Times bestseller I Am Human. Her books include The Museum, You and Me, I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Love, My Kicks, and Rock ’n’ Roll Soul. A certified yoga and

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wellness instructor, she lives in East Hampton, New York, with her family.

Peter H. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling Judy Moody, Stink, and I Am series, as well as many other award-winning picture books, including The Dot and Ish. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.

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A HELLO!LUCKY BOOK

Sloth & Smell the Roses

BY S A B R I N A M OY L E

I L LU S T R AT E D BY E U N I C E M OY L E

A gentle sloth introduces the pillars of mindfulness in this playful board book from Hello!Lucky

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S E LLING POINTS Kid friendly: An accessible and fun introduction to mindfulness for the youngest readers Striking illustrations: Beautifully designed and illustrated with a fifth color of ink throughout Bestselling creators: Hello!Lucky brings the creatures in this book to life with their signature humor and colorful style

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 24 pages WIDTH: 8" • 203mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Board book PUB MONTH: JANUARY AGES UP TO 3 • BOARD BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4049-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-4049-7 US $8.99 CAN $11.99 UK5£6.99 0899 9 781419 740497

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his pun-derful guide to mindfulness offers many fun teaching moments for kids and their caregivers,

covering topics from taking deep breaths to acknowledging strong feelings and working to let

them go. Filled with bright, adorable illustrations in Hello!Lucky’s inimitable style, this playful, sturdy

board book is sure to give the preschool set much to ponder. As a bonus seek-and-find element,

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readers will find at least one rose on every spread—an additional reminder to stop and smell the roses!

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Hello!Lucky is all about using creativity to spread joy, fun, and kindness.

Founded by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle in 2003, Hello!Lucky is an award-winning letterpress greeting card and design studio working with dozens of partners to create products, including Abrams’ pun-derful children’s books: My Mom Is Magical!, My Dad Is Amazing!, Super Pooper and Whizz Kid: Potty Power!, Kindness Rules!, Christmas Is Awesome!, Go Get ’Em, Tiger!, and Thanks a Ton! They also offer bedding, ceramics, socks, stationery, custom photo albums, and more. Hello!Lucky is based in San Francisco, California.

Kindness Rules!

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Things I Love to Do with You

BY A M Y S C H WA R T Z

From beloved author Amy Schwartz comes a celebration of things to share with the ones you love—now in board book!

S E LLING POINTS Beloved author-illustrator: Amy Schwartz has been creating award-winning children’s books throughout her career Encourages gratitude: Invites board book readers to rejoice in the delights of everyday life with tender relevancy Seasonal opportunity: A clever offering for Valentine’s Day, with themes of friendship and love

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my Schwartz, author-illustrator of Things That Make Me Happy, returns with Things I Love to Do with You. From sticking stickers and wearing slickers, to making faces and running races,

here is a sweet collection of things that young ones can do with those they love!

Amy Schwartz has written and illustrated many award-winning titles, among them Bea &

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Mr. Jones, a New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year; Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner, a School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year; and A Teeny Tiny Baby, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year.

She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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A Twin Is to Hug

BY B O N I A S H B U R N

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Now in board book, a loving ode to twindom, in all its ups and downs

S E LLING POINTS Perfect gift: A great gift for an expectant parent or twin Growing demographic: Twin demographics are hitting record highs, with 34 twins born for every 1,000 births Inclusive representation: The illustrations cover identical and fraternal twins and girls and boys, as well as diverse ethnicities

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PRAISE FOR A Twin Is to Hug “Delightful . . . a wonderful addition to most picture book collections.”

—School Library Journal “A lighthearted, rhyming celebration.” —Kirkus Reviews “Colorful and expressive . . . An Hand in hand, side by side, a twin is your friend.

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Every step of the way, from beginning to end.

engaging picture book for young children.” —Booklist

aving a twin can be great! With a twin, you have a lifelong bond, a partner in crime, and a foodI-don’t-want-to-eat eater. But with a twin, you also have to share, and take turns, and compare.

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It’s not always easy, but for better or worse, a twin is a friend who will always be by your side. With a small trim and expressive illustrations, this charming board book is the perfect gift for the expectant parent or twin in your life.

Boni Ashburn is a mother of twins and the bestselling author of I Had a Favorite Dress; The Fort That Jack Built; Hush, Little Dragon; and Over at the Castle. She lives in Houghton, Michigan. John Nez has illustrated more than 60 books for young readers. He lives in Seattle with his family and a self-important cat who appears in many of his books.

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Montessori: Planet Work

S E LLING POINTS Widespread following: There

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A uniquely young introduction to the solar system based on the proven Montessori teaching method

are an estimated 4,500 certified Montessori schools in the US, and numerous more that use the name and selected tenets Broad appeal: Introduces a new way of learning that is understandable to all and easily applicable outside of a Montessori classroom Innovative format: Features textured ink to encourage children to trace the planets and interact with the information

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s with all things Montessori, students begin with the concrete and move to the abstract.

Montessori: Planet Work introduces readers to the sun at the center of our solar system

before moving outward to the eight planets. Each planet is textured for greater interactivity, and a

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information and gain a better sense of their place in the universe.

Bobby George is a lifelong student and entrepreneur, with a PhD in philosophy. George and his wife, June, founded and run Baan Dek—the

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first Montessori school in South Dakota. They also own and operate Montessorium, a Montessori app company. They live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alyssa Nassner is an illustrator and hand letterer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the illustrator of the Montessori series for Abrams as well as several books for Chronicle and Ivy Press.

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Loveblock

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BY C H R I S TO P H E R F R A N C E S C H E L L I

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Learn how animals around the world show their love in this interactive board book

S E LLING POINTS Innovative and bestselling format: The die-cut pages and casebound format create an inviting, chunky package for

Love is strong.

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You have my back and I’ll always have yours.

little hands Perfect for Valentine’s Day: This

rom swans to sloths, from elephants to kangaroos, animals show their love in so many ways!

board book is all about the love

This interactive board book, with its chunky, die-cut pages and surprise-filled gatefolds, is the

that adorable animal families

perfect gift for anyone you love.

have for each other, making it great for Valentine’s Day

Christopher Franceschelli is a seasoned publisher, editor, and creator of

without being tied to the holiday

children’s books. He runs Chronicle’s Handprint imprint and the SmartInk

specifically

packaging company. A born-and-raised New Yorker, Franceschelli lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. Peskimo is a husband-and-wife illustration and design team. They live in Bristol, England.

Animals around the world: From emperor penguins in Antarctica to kangaroos in Australia, young readers will learn about animals from all over the globe

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S E LLING POINTS Mighty brand: Marvel Comics continues to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2020, and is one

My Mighty Marvel First Books

BY M A R V E L E N T E R TA I N M E N T

of the most recognizable brands

This new series of collectible board books is the PERFECT introduction to Marvel’s Mightiest!

worldwide Collector appeal: Classic art by Marvel legendary artists make these books must-haves for die-hard fans and collectors Gift appeal: With gatefolds and a bold design, these board books are perfect for comic book fans

The Amazing Spider-Man:

Captain America:

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MY MIGHTY MARVEL FIRST BOOK

to share with their little ones

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ump into action with your favorite Marvel Super Heroes! Learn all about their superpowers, backstories, and alter egos in these bright and bold board books, with text and art from the

classic comics. Special effects and gatefolds make for a fun-filled read, one that’s suited towards board book readers and collectors alike.

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of

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the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com.

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My Mighty Marvel First Books

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S E LLING POINTS Mighty brand: Marvel Comics continues to celebrate its 80th

BY M A R V E L E N T E R TA I N M E N T

anniversary in 2020, and is one of the most recognizable brands

This new series of collectible board books is the PERFECT introduction to Marvel’s Mightiest!

worldwide Retro hook: Classic art by Marvel legends makes this series a musthave for die-hard fans and collectors

Black Panther:

Black Widow:

Gift appeal: With three gatefolds

MY MIGHTY MARVEL FIRST BOOK

MY MIGHTY MARVEL FIRST BOOK

books are perfect for comic book

and a bold design, these board fans to share with their little ones

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The Incredible Hulk:

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MY MIGHTY MARVEL FIRST BOOK ump into action with your favorite Marvel Super Heroes! Learn all about the super-powers,

backstories, and alter egos of Black Panther, Black

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Widow, and the Hulk in these bright and bold board books, with text and art from the classic comics.

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Special effects and gatefolds make for a fun-filled read, for board book readers and collectors alike.

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based

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entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over 80 years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media. For more information visit marvel.com.

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My Magical Snowman

S E LLING POINTS Holiday hook: This magical

BY Y UJ I N S H I N

Follow a snowman through his wintry wonderland, with tactile elements on every page

snowman story is perfect for the gift-giving season Special novelty elements: Includes an interactive element on every page, and sparkly holographic foil on the cover Developmental: The tactile elements invite the reader to participate in the story, strengthening fine motor skills

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eet the sparkly snowman who brightens his world wherever he goes! Push, pull, spin, and slide your way through his enchanted wonderland as he transports a team of elves to the

North Pole to help Santa fix his broken sleigh. Readers spin a wheel to animate the character on the

front cover, and holographic foil creates a truly impressive effect. With gentle rhymes, bright colors, and a bit of sparkle and shine, this novelty board book is sure to delight!

Yujin Shin grew up surrounded by art, as her mother ran an art institute. Yujin worked for Samsung Publishing and Sigong Junior Publishing for around 10 years before embarking on a career in freelance illustration. She lives with her family in South Korea.

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My Magical Leprechaun

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BY Y UJ I N S H I N

Follow a leprechaun as he hunts for treasure at the end of the rainbow, with tactile elements on every page

S E LLING POINTS Holiday hook: This magical leprechaun story is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day tables Special novelty elements: Includes an interactive element on every page, and sparkly holographic foil on the cover Developmental: The tactile elements invite the reader to participate in the story, strengthening fine motor skills

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eet the mischievous leprechaun who brightens his world wherever he goes! Push, pull, spin,

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and slide your way through his enchanted land, where a pot of gold awaits at the end of

the rainbow. Readers spin a wheel to animate the character on the front cover, and holographic foil

creates a truly impressive effect. With gentle rhymes, bright colors, and a bit of sparkle and shine, this novelty board book is sure to delight!

Yujin Shin grew up surrounded by art, as her mother ran an art institute. Yujin worked for Samsung Publishing and Sigong Junior Publishing for around 10 years before embarking on a career in freelance illustration. She lives with her family in South Korea.

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Happy Llamakkah!

BY L AU R A G E H L

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PICTURE BOOKS

Celebrate Hanukkah with the Llama family in this joyful, rhyming picture book

S E LLING POINTS Fresh approach: Happy Llamakkah! goes in a lighter direction than the majority of Hanukkah picture books, which are either more serious and heartfelt, or attached to familiar licenses and brands Fun llama hook: Llamas are experiencing a moment, and the punny title and illustrations make for perennial, kid-friendly fun Rhyming text: Laura Gehl’s clever, spare, rhyming text is perfect for read-alouds

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 24 pages WIDTH: 8" • 203mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 3 TO 5 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4314-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-4314-6 US $14.99 CAN $18.99 UK 5 1£10.99 499 9 781419 743146

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Happy Llamakkah! ollow along with the Llama family’s Hanukkah traditions as they light their menorah, spin the dreidel, fry latkes, and more. Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia

Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a festive read. The book also features kid-friendly back matter, with expanded information on the holiday’s history and traditions.

Laura Gehl is the author of One Big Pair of Underwear and the Peep and Egg series, among other books for children. She is a

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member of SCBWI and the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, DC, and is a frequent presenter at synagogues and Jewish day schools, in addition to secular events. She lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her family.

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Lydia Nichols is a redheaded illustrator and anthropomorphizer. She feels very lucky to illustrate all sorts of things, including picture books such as I Thought I Saw a Lion!, My Shape Is Sam, and Space Matters. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with two cats and one human.

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A HELLO!LUCKY BOOK

Thanks a Ton!

BY S A B R I N A M OY L E

I L LU S T R AT E D BY E U N I C E M OY L E

The latest picture book from the Hello!Lucky team is about all the ways to say “THANKS!” when words just aren’t enough

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S E LLING POINTS Gifty package: With a fifth color, spot gloss, and a big, splashy double gatefold at the end, this picture book is a fabulous way to show gratitude for everything you are thankful for Bestselling creators: Hello!Lucky brings the creatures in this book to life with their signature humor and colorful style Thanksgiving tie-in: While there aren’t any specific Thanksgiving mentions in Thanks a Ton!, the book’s theme is perfectly suited to the season

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No gift is too extravagant when you’ve done so much for me. ith their bold style and sidesplitting humor, the Hello!Lucky team offers this book of gratitude as one big thank-you to the people making a difference in our lives.

Hello!Lucky is all about using creativity to spread joy, fun, and kindness.

Founded by sisters Eunice and Sabrina Moyle in 2003, Hello!Lucky is an award-winning letterpress greeting card and design studio working with

Potty Power!

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dozens of partners to create products, including Abrams’ pun-derful children’s books: My Mom Is Magical!, My Dad Is Amazing!, Super Pooper and Whizz Kid: Potty Power!, Kindness Rules!, Christmas Is Awesome!, Go Get ’Em, Tiger!, and Sloth and Smell the Roses. They also offer bedding, ceramics, socks, stationery, custom photo albums, and more. Hello!Lucky is based in

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San Francisco, California.

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The Power of Yet

BY M A RYA N N C O C C A- L E F F L E R

An inspiring young picture book about overcoming challenges and frustrations with the Power of Yet

S E LLING POINTS The Power of Yet: This growing movement has been sweeping elementary classrooms and beyond, and has been featured on Sesame Street Appealing art: The warm, funny illustrations will inspire readers to emulate the brave main character Successful creator: Maryann Cocca-Leffler has a strong track in picture books. She is the author-illustrator of more than 60 books for children

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“Can’t do it yet.” his charming picture book tells the story of one small piglet who uses the Power of Yet to conquer frustration. While it may not be possible to perfectly flip pancakes or play the violin yet, with

practice and patience and courage and grit, anything is possible!

Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the award-winning author and illustrator of more than 60 books for children, including Growing Season, Same Way Ben, and The Belonging Tree.

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Her book Janine was inspired by her daughter, and together they have developed a corresponding website, janinesparty.com, with a mission to help change public perception of children with disabilities. When not working in her Portland, Maine, studio, Maryann is visiting schools and libraries to share her books. Learn more about her at maryanncoccaleffler.com.

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What About X? An Alphabet Adventure

BY A N N E M A R I E H O U P P E R T

I L LU S T R AT E D BY DA N I E L W I S E M A N

From A to Z, the students of the Alphabet Academy are heading on a camping trip in this playful picture book

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S E LLING POINTS All about ABCs: The alphabet is the organizing structure of this clever story Key themes: This very young picture book emphasizes belonging, friendship, and cooperation Delightful illustrations: Daniel Wiseman gives each character (including the question-markshaped bus driver, who speaks only in questions!) a full personality

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ll the letters of the alphabet know exactly what to pack for their big camping trip. B is bringing binoculars. C is collecting canteens. But X can’t think of a thing to bring!

In her picture book debut, author Anne Marie Houppert combines the excitement of a first field

trip with the magic of collaboration and friendship. Illustrator Daniel Wiseman paints maximum

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personality into each character, underlining the idea that everyone is special and necessary—just like every letter of the alphabet!

Anne Marie Houppert is a senior librarian at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC. She has published articles in industry journals and authored a blog for National Geographic magazine called NG Revisited. This is her first picture book. She lives in Rockville, Maryland. Daniel Wiseman is the illustrator of many picture books and board books, including Rad! and When Your Lion Needs a Bath. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his family.

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S E LLING POINTS Trendy subject: Narwhals +

When You Adopt a . . .

Starwhal

BY M AT I L DA R O S E

I L LU S T R AT E D BY T I M B U D G E N

A fun-filled story about kindness and sharing, starring a magical narwhal!!

magic equals a super trendy animal mash-up Appealing package: Besides an adorable narwhal, the cover will feature sparkles and foil for maximum shelf appeal Message of kindness: Millie the Mermaid learns that sharing the magic of Starwhal is far more enjoyable than keeping it to herself

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veryone in Fairyland knows that Mrs. Paws is the perfect pet matchmaker! She has flying piglets, baby griffins and even pugicorns. She has a knack of knowing what pets are right for each

princess, prince, or mermaid! Millie the Mermaid loves her new pet, Starwhal, who is an adorable narwhal with the power to turn anything sparkly and shimmery!

But is there enough Starwhal magic for everyone in Coral Cove?

Matilda Rose lives in London with her family and two fat pugs named Will and Harry. Tim Budgen is the rising-star illustrator of Only One of Me, Nice As Pie, Puss in Boots, and a string of other picture

book and novelty titles. He lives in England with his wife and their pets, Baxter and Alfie.

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▲ From Moo-Moo, I Love You

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Moo-Moo, I Love You

BY TO M L I C H T E N H E L D A N D A M Y K R O U S E R O S E N T H A L

PICTURE BOOKS

A moo-ving ode to the love between parent and child, from a bestselling team

S E LLING POINTS Dream team: This pro pairing has created numerous New York Times and acclaimed bestsellers Inspiring legacy: Rosenthal is known for her essay “You May Want to Marry My Husband” and beloved for her creativeand award-winning books Holiday gift: A perfect pick for Valentine’s Day or any holiday

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n this sweet picture book, New York Times–bestselling pair Tom Lichtenheld and Amy Krouse Rosenthal present udderly perfect expressions of affection to share between

any cow and calf: I love you no matter your moo-d. I love giving you a big s-moo-ch. My love for you is as big as . . . a MOO-SE! With a universal message and warm, funny text that families will read and reread together, this is an exuberant book from two picture book superstars at their best.

Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator and author of more than 20 books, including New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site; Steam Train, Dream Train; Stick and Stone; and I Wish You More. He lives with his wife in Batavia, Illinois. Amy Krouse Rosenthal wrote many books including the New York Times bestsellers I Wish You More, Uni the Unicorn, Dear

Girl, and Exclamation Mark. An NPR contributor, TED speaker, filmmaker, and the author of two groundbreaking adult memoirs, Amy raised her three children with her husband on a tree-lined street in Chicago.

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I Am One

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A B O O K O F AC T I O N

BY S U S A N V E R D E

I L LU S T R AT E D BY P E T E R H . R E Y N O L D S

The fifth book in Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds’s #1 bestselling mindfulness series

S E LLING POINTS Bestselling series: More than 1 million copies in print for the I Am series Activism angle: Empowers readers to change the world one step at a time, emphasizing kindness, community, and taking action to help others Motivational must-have: Reminds kids of the power of their own voices Election fever: Out just before the 2020 presidential election

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ne seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement and moment of change starts with just one. From the #1 New York

Times–bestselling team behind I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, and I Am Love comes a powerful call to action, encouraging readers to raise their voices, extend a hand, and take that one first step to start something beautiful and move toward a better world. Includes a guided meditation and

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self-reflection activity.

Susan Verde is the author of the instant #1 New York Times bestseller I Am Human. Her books include The Museum, You and Me, I Am Yoga, I Am

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Peace, I Am Love, My Kicks, and Rock ’n’ Roll Soul. A certified yoga and wellness instructor, she lives in East Hampton, New York, with her family.

Peter H. Reynolds is the renowned illustrator behind the bestselling Judy Moody, Stink, and I Am series, as well as many other award-winning picture books, including The Dot and Ish. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.

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The Giving Day

BY C O R I D O E R R F E L D

A charming, fun-filled follow-up to The Welcome Wagon from acclaimed author Cori Doerrfeld!

commercial and critical success, garnering three starred reviews and hitting eight Best Of lists Commercial: The brand’s cute animal characters and fun friendship stories will shine in this bright picture book Key themes: Cubby Hill’s focus on friendship and communitybased stories makes this a perfect series for the picturebook crowd

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very year, the town of Cubby Hill comes together for the Great Giving Festival, celebrating the spirit of giving and community that makes their town such a great place to live. And this year,

Cooper Cub has a very special task: delivering his grandmother’s special honey to everyone in town!

But with such a big job, can Cooper find a way to help his friends and sweeten up the Festival?

In this delightful follow-up to The Welcome Wagon, Cori Doerrfeld’s adorable animal citizens of Cubby Hill celebrate sharing with your community and taking the time to lend a helping hand!

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in illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She has illustrated numerous titles, including The Rabbit Listened and Little Bunny Foo Foo. Doerrfeld lives in Minneapolis and is married to comic book artist Tyler Page. Together they have two storytellers in the making—their daughter, Charli, and their son, Leo. Discover more of Doerrfeld’s work at coridoerrfeld.com.

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Cori Doerrfeld received a BA in studio art from St. Olaf College, as well as her postbaccalaureate

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Second Banana

BY B L A I R T H O R N B U R G H

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A girl is disappointed with her “rotten” role in the school play—but the show must go on

S E LLING POINTS School story: A fresh, humorous take on school play disappointment Rising talent: Berube’s books have been well received; she was chosen as a Publishers Weekly Flying Start Friendship theme: Classmates work together to put on a showstopping finale

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he kids in Mrs. Millet’s class are putting on their annual nutrition pageant. Every kid plays a food.

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Every kid gets a line. It is a big deal. But this year, there aren’t quite enough parts for everybody.

So the class is cast: Fish, Cheese, Broccoli, Blueberry, Banana, and . . . Second Banana. Second Banana feels rotten. She wants to be the ONLY banana!

In this deliciously original school story, Blair Thornburgh and Kate Berube recognize the dreadful disappointment that a casting list can cause—as well as the power of friendship, creative thinking, and a good attitude to turn a rotten situation into one that’s quite ap-peel-ing. Showtime!

Blair Thornburgh is the author of several books for kids and teens. Her

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stage credits include “Girl #3” and “Grandma.” A former kid herself, she now lives just outside her hometown of Philadelphia. Kate Berube is a children’s book illustrator and writer and the creator of Tater Totter, a zine for children. She is the author-illustrator of Hannah and Sugar and Mae’s First Day of School, and lives in Portland, Oregon.

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One Girl

BY A N D R E A B E AT Y

I L LU S T R AT E D BY D O W P H U M I R U K

A meditative picture book about the power of reading and how one child can change the world, from #1 bestselling author Andrea Beaty

S E LLING POINTS Timely message: Inspired by the movement to empower girls through education Books about books theme: Demonstrates how reading inspires children, a hopeful message that booksellers and librarians will love Beloved author: Andrea is the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Questioneers series Gorgeous illustrations: Lush, colorful art by award-winning artist Dow Phumiruk

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Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Glow. Tiny ember. Burning low. nspired by the global movement to empower girls through education, this lyrical story tells of one small girl who reads a book that lights a spark. She shares what she learns with her class, and the spark grows. The

girl is then moved to write her own story, which she shares with girls around the globe, and it ignites a spark in them, lighting up the whole world. This heartwarming and moving narrative shows how books and education can inspire change and how one child can make a huge difference.

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Andrea Beaty is the author of the bestselling Questioneers series, among other children’s titles. She lives just outside Chicago. Dow Phumiruk is a children’s book illustrator and the winner of the SCBWI On-The-Verge Emerging Voices Award. She lives in Colorado with her family.

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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns A M E S OA M E R I C A N C R E AT I O N M Y T H

BY D U N C A N TO N AT I U H

Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings an ancient creation myth to life

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S E LLING POINTS Celebrated author-illustrator: Tonatiuh’s books have received numerous accolades, including the Sibert and multiple Pura Belpré awards Strong track record: Tonatiuh’s books have sold more than 300,000 copies Fills a gap: A diverse addition to the body of children’s books about folklore and mythology Indigenous history: November is Native American Heritage Month

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n the spirit of Tonatiuh’s celebrated book The Princess and the Warrior, this pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, or the Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities in

ancient Mesoamerica. When the other gods grow tired in their attempt to create humankind, only one does not give up: the Feathered Serpent. He embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes

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and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld. With his instantly recognizable, acclaimed art style and grand storytelling, Tonatiuh recounts a dazzling creation tale of epic proportions. Includes an author’s note, glossary, and bibliography.

Duncan Tonatiuh was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende. His books have received many awards over the years. He currently lives in San Miguel with his wife and children but travels to the US often.

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S E LLING POINTS Award-winning author-illustrator: Daniel Kirk is an award-winning Abrams author whose books

Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels

BY DA N I E L K I R K

Daniel Kirk introduced kids to writing in his bestselling Library Mouse series—now he tackles STEAM!

include the beloved Library Mouse series Made for the classroom: What Library Mouse did for reading and writing, this will do for STEAM and STEM

Science Technology Engineering Art Math

Sibling love: There’s a sweet brother-sister dynamic at the heart of this adventure

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hen an apple falls on his head, Newton the squirrel begins to wonder how the world works.

Listening in on a lesson about the force of gravity, he decides to try his own experiments

with the help of his sister, Curie. Learning to make simple machines, they discover that science is

for everyone—even squirrels. And when a birds’ nest falls out of a nearby tree, only Newton and

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Curie, using their inventions and quick scientific thinking, can save the day! This always inquisitive and resourceful pair solves real-life problems and has fun along the way. This latest from bestselling author Daniel Kirk is a light introduction to the principles of STEAM, which is taught in schools.

Daniel Kirk is the bestselling author and illustrator of the beloved Library Mouse series as well as a number of picture books and novels for young readers. He lives in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.

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A Year of Everyday Wonders

BY C H E RY L B . K L E I N

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From first haircut to first ice-cream cone, each year brings a new cycle of experiences

S E LLING POINTS “Firsts” across a year: A sweetly simple story showing how childhood is built on small moments A story for all seasons: Journey with the characters through winter, spring, summer, and fall

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ith each new year comes countless little wonders. From the highs—first snowfall, first new umbrella, first beach trip—to the lows—first missed bus, first lost umbrella, first sunburn—

every year older means another cycle of everyday experiences.

In their clever, playful, observant picture book, acclaimed author Cheryl B. Klein and illustrator Qin Leng explore many truths of childhood through a calendar year of small moments that, all together, comprise what it is to be a kid.

Cheryl B. Klein loves celebrating firsts year-round, especially her first day without a jacket in spring, her first ice-cream cone of summer, and the first blanket on her bed in fall. Wings, her debut picture book, illustrated by Tomie dePaola, received two starred reviews. She lives in Brooklyn, New

York. Qin Leng is a children’s author and illustrator whose Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin, written by Chieri Uegaki, was a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and received the APALA Picture Book Award. Leng made her authorial debut with I Am Small. She lives in Toronto.

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From Archie to Zack

BY V I N C E N T X . K I R S C H

An unapologetic celebration of friendship and first crushes

S E LLING POINTS Inclusive storytelling: This picture book celebrates the love between two young boys. Refreshingly, they are immediately supported by their classmates and community Emotional milestone: This story explores first crushes, and it models the push-and-pull of figuring out how to articulate one’s feelings

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“Archie loves Zack!”

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Everyone said it was so. ut Archie hasn’t told Zack yet. And Zack hasn’t told Archie. They spend just about every minute together: walking to and from school, doing science and art projects, practicing for marching

band, learning to ride bikes, and so much more.

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Over the course of a few months, Archie tries to write a letter to Zack to tell him how he feels: “From A to Z.” None of his drafts sound quite right, so he hides them all away. One by one, Archie’s friends (Zelda, Zinnia, and Zuzella) find the letters . . . but they know exactly whom they’re meant for.

This new picture book from Vincent X. Kirsch celebrates young, queer love in a whimsical, kidfriendly way.

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Vincent X. Kirsch is an author, illustrator, playwright, and designer. He is the authorillustrator of books for children, including How I Learned to Fall Out of Trees and Natalie & Naughtily. He lives in Beverly Hills, California. You can find him online at vincentxkirsch.com.

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Milo’s Christmas Parade

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BY J E N N I E PA L M E R

A new picture book from Jennie Palmer starring Milo, a little opossum with a big dream . . . to join the annual Christmas parade `

S E LLING POINTS Seasonal standout: Features an extravagant Christmas parade and an extra-special guest star (Santa!)

Parade expert: Palmer spent more than a decade as a senior designer at the Macy’s Parade Studio. The book includes an author’s note that gives a sneak peek into the making of a real parade Family story: Milo couldn’t have made his wish come true without the support of his passel

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very year, Milo and his family watch the Christmas parade.

Well, Milo is the only one who’s really watching. The other opossums are interested only

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in snacking on dropped bits of popcorn and peppermint sticks. But Milo is riveted by the colorful

costumes, giant balloons, and fantastic parade floats trimmed with fringe.

It’s his dream to one day join the Christmas parade. And this year, with a plan, hard work, and the unwavering support of his passel, Milo is determined to make his dream come true.

After months of drafting and building, Milo’s float is ready to roll, but is the Christmas parade ready for Milo? From author-illustrator Jennie Palmer comes a celebration of Christmas, family, and learning to shine bright.

Jennie Palmer is the author-illustrator of The Wompananny Witches Make One Mean Pizza. Before making books for children, she worked in production design for 14 years, most notably for the Macy’s Parade Studio. She is a graduate of the illustration department at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). She lives in Burbank, California, with her family. Find her online at jenniepalmer.com.

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Snow Birds

BY K I R S T E N H A L L

I L LU S T R AT E D BY J E N N I D E S M O N D

Discover birds who survive winter against all odds in this poetic, gorgeously illustrated picture book

S E LLING POINTS Environmental hook: These poems about bird adaptation, migration, and survival are perfect for classrooms and nature-loving kids Sensory read-aloud: Musical language and onomatopoeia bring bird sounds to life Picture book stars: Hall is a Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry honoree; Desmond’s books have received numerous starred reviews and awards

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twirl through the night . . .

ou’ve heard of birds who migrate to warmer climates in the wintertime—but what about those who persevere through snowy weather and freezing temperatures? With elegant verse and

striking illustrations, Snow Birds salutes the brave and resourceful birds who adapt to survive the

coldest months.

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Kirsten Hall is a former teacher; the founder of the boutique children’s book agency Catbird Productions; and the author of the picture books The Gold Leaf, The Jacket (a New York Times Notable Children’s Book), and The Honeybee (a Lee Bennett Hopkins

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Honor Award winner). She lives in New York. Jenni Desmond (picured) is an awardwinning author-illustrator who has been a Maurice Sendak Fellow and a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee, and her book The Polar Bear was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book. She lives in East London.

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This Is the Glade Where Jack Lives

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Unicorn craze: Unicorns are

BY C A R E Y F. A R M S T R O N G - E L L I S

This unicorn-friendly twist on “This Is the House that Jack Built” will charm readers young and old

very popular, and Carey has also included other fantasy creatures that kids love Acclaimed author-illustrator: Carey’s silly yet charming picture books are highly praised Perfect read-aloud: The cumulative text and Carey’s playful and lively illustrations make for a fun read-aloud Striking cover: The cover has eye-catching, unicorn-friendly, glittery foil!

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whose magical horn shimmers bright, day and night. nspired by the beloved rhyme “This Is the House that Jack Built,” this is the whimsical tale of

Jack the unicorn and the magical glade where he lives! Full of fantastic creatures from fairies and

mermaids to gnomes and trolls—even a dragon—this sweet and silly book is a wonderful read-aloud

for creatures big and small.

Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis is the author and illustrator of Ten Creepy Monsters and the illustrator of the bestselling Twelve Days of Kindergarten series. She lives in Cape Neddick, Maine.

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A Pig in the Palace

BY A L I B A H R A M P O U R

A pig is invited to dinner with the queen in this delightfully funny misfit tale

S E LLING POINTS Rising illustrator: Received the prestigious Sendak Fellowship.

Bahrampour’s debut, Otto: The Story of a Mirror, was called “fresh and delightful” by Maurice Sendak Kid-perfect humor: Bobo’s antics make for a fun, off beat comedy of errors Relatable misfit: A fish-outof-water story for anyone who doesn’t quite fit in

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obo is rolling around in the mud when somebody slips a letter under his door. It’s an invitation to have dinner with the queen! “Why me?” Bobo wonders. What will he do at a fancy palace?

He’s covered in fleas. He doesn’t know which fork to use. He has never been anywhere so grand!

Indeed, when he arrives, Bobo feels terribly out of place. And trouble is following him wherever he turns! But maybe . . . he’s not the only one who’d like to let loose?

For any kids who have tried their hardest to behave at a grown-up gathering, Bobo the boar is just the itchy, clumsy, endearing hero they’ve been waiting for.

Ali Bahrampour grew up in Tehran, Iran, and the US. He was a 2011 recipient of the Sendak Fellowship for picture book artists. He lives in New York City with his family.

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Our Little Kitchen

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BY J I L L I A N TA M A K I

A lively celebration of food and community from Caldecott Honoree Jillian Tamaki

S E LLING POINTS Award-winning artist: Winner of a Caldecott Honor and Boston Globe–Horn Book Picture Book Award Community: Teaches kids that being a good neighbor means taking care of one another Eco-friendly: Encourages sustainability and resourcefulness in the kitchen Charity donation: Abrams is donating $5,000 of profits to the Greenpoint Hunger Program

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Tie on your apron! Roll up your sleeves!

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neighbors comes together to prepare a meal for their community. With a garden full of produce, a

joyfully chaotic kitchen, and a friendly meal shared at the table, Our Little Kitchen is a celebration of

full bellies and looking out for one another. Bonus materials include a recipe and an author’s note about the volunteering experience that inspired the book.

Jillian Tamaki is an illustrator, author, and comics artist living in Toronto, Ontario. She is the co-creator, with her cousin Mariko Tamaki, of the young adult graphic novel This One Summer, which won a Caldecott Honor in 2015. She makes books and comics for people of all ages, including They Say Blue, a picture book about looking and thinking.

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Jim Curious and the Jungle Journey

Previous success: The first Jim

BY M AT T H I A S P I C A R D

This wordless picture book follows a boy’s jungle adventures in breathtaking 3-D illustrations

Curious book earned three starred reviews Glorious 3-D: Includes two pairs of 3-D glasses, perfect for reading together!

Amazing imagery: The 3-D effect enhances the illustrations. Each spread is incredibly detailed, artful, and compelling Graphic novel appeal: Told in panels, this will attract young fans of graphic novels

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n Jim Curious and the Jungle Journey, a young boy goes on an adventure in an old-fashioned diving suit. After waking up

in bed (or is he really awake?), Jim walks through a mirror and into a shallow swamp that leads to a mysterious island. There, in the jungle, he encounters snakes, monkeys, and a giant turtle,

as well as some creepy-crawly creatures, before discovering an

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ancient abandoned temple deep in the heart of the jungle.

Matthias Picard is a graphic artist who has published the graphic novel Jeanine in France.

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Go and Do Likewise!

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T H E PA R A B L E S A N D W I S D O M O F J E S U S

BY J O H N H E N D R I X

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The parables and teachings of Jesus are brought to life in John Hendrix’s award-winning illustrations

Celebrated author: John Hendrix’s previous books have strong sales and received much praise and acclaim. The Faithful Spy received four starred reviews and was a finalist for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Holiday tie-in: Perfect for Easter promotions Universal message: This narrative of kindness will resonate with Christians and non-Christians alike

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But Jesus was going somewhere.

His journey to find those most in need of him began anew each morning.

Jesus walked . . .

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. . . and ever since, people have followed him. hrough parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son, the lost sheep and the beatitudes, Jesus taught his disciples the redeeming power of

sacrificial love and showed mercy to everyone around him—especially the sick, the

poor, and the downtrodden.

In this inspirational and richly illustrated book, John Hendrix brings to life the

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wisdom of Jesus. Interweaving hand lettering with his signature, award-winning art style, Hendrix captures the spirit of Jesus’s timeless message that will resonate with readers of any Christian faith. Backmatter includes an author’s note and a list of Bible passages that inspired the book.

John Hendrix is a New York Times–bestselling illustrator and author of many children’s books, including Shooting at the Stars, Miracle Man, and his latest, The Faithful Spy. He is chair of design in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.

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Above the Rim H O W E LG I N B AY LO R C H A N G E D B A S K E T B A L L

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BY J E N B RYA N T

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The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team

Award-winning duo: Jen Bryant and Frank Morrison are acclaimed picture book pros Slam-dunk subject: Sportsthemed kids’ books are in demand and the NBA is especially popular Promotional tie-in: Published in time for Black History Month and NCAA March Madness Unique to the market: The first picture book about Elgin Baylor

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all-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball’s all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American

players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels

and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.

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Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisitely illustrated telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.

Jen Bryant writes picture books, novels, and poems for readers of all ages.

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Her numerous awards include two Caldecott Honors, two ALA Schneider Family Book Awards, an NCTE Orbis Pictus Award and Honor, and a Sibert Medal and Honor. Frank Morrison is the award-winning illustrator of many books for young readers, including two Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor books, a John Steptoe New

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Talent Award winner, an NAACP Image Award winner, and a Society of Illustrators Silver Medal winner.

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Life-Size Animals

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BY R I TA M A B E L S C H I AVO

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A gorgeously illustrated, oversize picture book that shows young readers the sizes of their favorite animals

S E LLING POINTS Interactive element: Kids love comparing their size to animals, and this book allows them to really see how large their favorite creatures are in comparison Scientists of tomorrow: Facts and figures alongside each illustration encourage curiosity in the youngest readers Great gift: Gorgeous full-color illustrations and gifty package give this great crossover potential

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ould you picture the size of a tiger’s face, or an elephant’s tail, or an ostrich’s egg? Life-Size

Animals shows the actual size of your favorite animals’ tongues, teeth, claws, eggs, tails, and

more. It encourages readers to compare the sizes of the different animals to themselves—seeing how long their tongues are compared to a giraffe’s or how big their teeth are compared to a great white shark’s—and it helps to put in context just how big or small these incredible creatures are.

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Packed with facts and breathtaking illustrations, this is the kind of book that curious readers can pore over for hours and return to again and again.

Rita Mabel Schiavo is the author of a number of children’s books and has a degree in biological sciences from the University of Milan. She lives in

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Italy. Isabella Grott (pictured) is an illustrator who studied at the Art Institute of Trento, the Academy of Fine Arts for Pictorial Decoration, and the Nemo Academy of Digital Arts.

She lives in Florence and works as a freelance illustrator and a

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teacher at Nemo Academy.

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Guardians of Liberty F R E E D O M O F T H E P R E S S A N D T H E N AT U R E O F N E W S

MIDDLE-GRADE NONFICTION

S E LLING POINTS Author track record: Osborne’s many children’s nonfiction books have received high praise

BY L I N DA B A R R E T T O S B O R N E

A riveting introduction to the crucial role of First Amendment rights and the media

Timely topic: This book helps young readers understand the role of the media in politics, a “A free society cannot

hot-button issue

function without a free

Classroom appeal: Children

press, and Osborne

across America learn about the

explains this very

Bill of Rights and freedom of the

effectively in this

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thorough, comprehensive look at the history of

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freedom of the press in

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the U.S. . . . a very valuable

throughout

book.” —From Maxwell King, former editor of

176 pages

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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and president of The

HEIGHT: 8¼" • 210mm

Pittsburgh Foundation

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uardians of Liberty explores the essential and basic American ideal of freedom of the press. Allowing the American press to publish—even if what

they’re reporting is contentious—without previous censure or interference by the

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federal government was so important to the Founding Fathers that they placed a guarantee in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Citing numerous examples from America’s past, from the American Revolution to the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement to Obama’s and Trump’s presidencies, Linda Barrett Osborne shows how freedom of the press has played an essential role in the growth of this nation, allowing democracy to flourish. She further discusses how the freedoms of

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press and speech often work side by side, reveals the diversity of American news, and explores why freedom of the press is still imperative to uphold today. Includes endnotes, bibliography, and index.

Linda Barrett Osborne is the author of Traveling the Freedom Road, Miles to Go for Freedom, This Land Is Our Land, and Come On In, America. She was a senior writer-editor in the Library of Congress Publishing Office for 15 years. She lives in Washington, DC.

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Bill Nye’s Great Big World of Science

BY B I L L N Y E A N D G R E G O RY M O N E

The must-have, everything-you-need-to-know science book from every kid’s favorite science educator, Bill Nye

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S E LLING POINTS Household name: Bill Nye is a widely recognizable, trusted name in science education, and has 10 million followers across his social media platforms Resident geniuses: Builds on the successful New York Times bestselling Jack and the Geniuses series, on which Nye and Mone also partnered STEM for all: Nye makes complex science accessible and fun Classroom appeal: Range of subjects is perfect for curricula

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cience educator, TV host, and New York Times–bestselling author Bill Nye is on a mission to help kids understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Featuring a range of

subjects—physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, global warming, and more—this profusely

illustrated book covers the basic principles of each science, key discoveries, recent revolutionary advances, and the problems that science still needs to solve for our Earth. Nye and coauthor Gregory Mone present the most difficult theories and facts in an easy-to-comprehend, humorous way. They interviewed numerous specialists from around the world, in each of the fields discussed, whose insights

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are included throughout. Also included are experiments kids can do themselves to bring science to life!

Features photographs, illustrations, diagrams, glossary, bibliography, and index.

Bill Nye is a New York Times–bestselling author, mechanical engineer, and

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television host best known for his television show Bill Nye the Science Guy. He splits his time between New York and Los Angeles. Gregory Mone is a New York Times–bestselling author and science journalist who has written several books for children, including the Jack and the Geniuses series, coauthored with Bill Nye. He lives in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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S E LLING POINTS Series momentum: Mummies Exposed! (Book #1) received four starred reviews

Ghosts Unveiled!

BY K E R R I E LO G A N H O L L I H A N

The much-anticipated second book in the series that explores unique, bewildering, and strange phenomena

Who you gonna call?: With the new Ghostbusters movie releasing July 2020, ghosts are on kids’ minds

PRAISE FOR Mummies Exposed!, #1 in series

Holiday promotions: Perfect for

★ “One of the most

Halloween

fascinating factual books.”

Unique format: The smaller

—School Library Connection

reading format caters to middle-

★ “Mummy books cram

grade readers

the shelves, but this one won’t stay buried for

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long.” —Kirkus Reviews

Color illustrations throughout

★ “Hollihan’s thoughtful

208 pages

and engaging text uses

WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm

first-person accounts to

HEIGHT: 8¼" • 210mm

place readers in the shoes

Hardcover

of archaeologists solving

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historical mysteries.”

AGES 10 TO 14 •

—School Library Journal

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★ “Hollihan’s humorous comments and cheeky

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sky-high appeal.” —Booklist

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hosts are undeniably creepy—but could they also be true? Many people think so . . .

Ghosts Unveiled! is the second book in the Creepy and True series. This new book

explores another spine-chilling topic that kids are sure to love: ghosts! Packed with compelling evidence but light in tone, award-winning author Kerrie Hollihan takes a humorous but meticulously

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researched, well-balanced look at ghost sightings, unsolved mysteries, and creepy hauntings around the world. From cats and dogs to presidents and queens, from castles and taverns to schools and even bathroom stalls (!), Ghosts Unveiled! offers readers a new twist on a much-beloved subject. This quirky nonfiction narrative, which includes four-color illustrations throughout, endnotes, bibliography, and an index, will leave readers wondering what IS truly beyond the veil.

Mummies Exposed!

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Kerrie Logan Hollihan writes award-winning nonfiction for kids and teens, including the Creepy and True series. Her books have been honored by VOYA Magazine, the Amelia Bloomer Project, Smithsonian, and more. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Memory Superpowers!

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A N A DV E N T U R O U S G U I D E TO R E M E M B E R I N G W H AT YO U D O N ’ T WA N T TO F O R G E T

BY N E L S O N D E L L I S

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A fun and highly practical guide to helping kids achieve remarkable memorization skills

S E LLING POINTS Expert author: Dellis’s unique memory-enhancing method was praised by Joshua Foer, bestselling author of Moonwalking with Einstein Unique in the market: No other kids’ books treat memory as a skill that can be honed and strengthened Appealing and accessible: A very kid-friendly package with bold design and charming illustrations

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he Memory Thief wants to steal your memories! Luckily, Nelson, the Memory Champ, is on hand to guide you through the Forest of Forgettable Names and around the Great Word Pyramids.

Nelson will help readers escape the Pirates of the Periodic Table and journey through the Himalayan Memory Palace. The quest for an infallible memory will culminate on the Number Trek to finally defeat the Memory Thief once and for all.

Guided by national memory champion Nelson Dellis, readers will learn the tricks and secrets to remembering everything from the world capitals to the elements of the periodic table to speeches

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and soliloquies—and even enjoy themselves in the process!

Nelson Dellis holds a number of memory records and is a four-time US Memory Champion and a Grandmaster of Memory. He is a highly soughtafter memory expert and public speaker and has made appearances on the Today show, ABC’s Nightline, The Dr. Oz Show, Katie, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and more. He lives in Miami. Steph Stilwell is an illustrator and designer based in Brooklyn. She grew up in the tiny state of Delaware, where she honed her drawing superpowers from a young age.

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One Real American T H E L I F E O F E LY S . PA R K E R , S E N E C A S AC H E M A N D C I V I L WA R G E N E R A L

S E LLING POINTS Kids’ book icon: Joseph Bruchac’s books have sold more than 750,000 copies;

BY J O S E P H B R U C H AC

Children’s book icon Joseph Bruchac tells the fascinating story of a Seneca (Iroquois) Civil War officer

he is known for classics such as Code Talker, The Trail of Tears, Squanto’s Journey, and Sacajawea Classroom appeal: Masterful writing, meticulous research, and unique perspective make this perfect for history curricula Indigenous history: November is Native American Heritage Month

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ly S. Parker (1828–1895) is one of the most unique but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca (Iroquois) Nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat.

Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he learned English at a young age

and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and was the primary draftsman of the terms of the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. He eventually became President Grant’s Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the first Native

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American to hold that post. Award-winning children’s book author and Native American scholar Joseph Bruchac provides an expertly researched, intimate look at a man who achieved great success in two worlds yet was caught between them. Includes archival photos, maps, endnotes, bibliography, and timeline.

Joseph Bruchac is an acclaimed Abenaki children’s book author. His awards include a

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Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and Honor, the Hope S. Dean Award from the Foundation for Children’s Literature for Notable Achievement in Children’s Books, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas.

He lives in Greenfield Center, New York.

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Ferdinand Magellan

BY C A N DY G O U R L AY

Famous figure: Many schools in America study early explorers,

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Meet the first explorer who went around the world

and Magellan is one of the most famous explorers in history Accessible read: The colloquial language and cartoon illustrations throughout make this book perfect for reluctant readers the Who Was, What Is?, and Nathan Hale series Cross promotion: This book will publish alongside the paperbacks of Ada Lovelace and Malala Yousafzai

PRAISE FOR The First Names Series: “For fiction readers who

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enjoy diary style series like

throughout

Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a

160 pages

Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée

WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm

Russell’s Dork Diaries.”

HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm

—School Library Journal

Hardcover

“A nice step-up for students

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who have graduated

AGES 8 TO 12 •

from the Who Was?

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biography series.” —School Library Connection

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★“Stimulating portraits.”

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efore he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, Ferdinand Magellan (1480–1521) was a Portuguese sailor known for his incredible navigation skills. After years of sailing, he

was chosen to lead a crew to circle the globe—a trip that no other ship had ever completed. Though

Magellan died in combat in the Philippines before he could finish the voyage, his ship went on to complete the first circumnavigation of the world, and he is still known as one of the greatest explorers.

However, as historians today note, many of the places that Magellan “discovered” already had people living there, and his fame is rooted in colonialism. Ferdinand Magellan tackles the legacy—both good and bad—of this famous explorer. First Names is a highly illustrated middle-grade biography series that

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puts readers on a first-name basis with the most extraordinary people in history and of today!

Candy Gourlay is an author and journalist who knew that she wanted to write ever since she was a little girl in the Philippines. She lives in London with her husband and her three children. Tom Knight is an illustrator and writer. He lives in England with his wife, Tabby, and his two sons, Archie and Seth.

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NOW IN PAPERBACK S E LLING POINTS Great read: Colloquial text and cartoon illustrations help to make history accessible for the most

Amelia Earhart Harry Houdini

BY A N D R E W P R E N T I C E I L LU S T R AT E D BY M I K E S M I T H

BY K JA R TA N P O S K I T T I L LU S T R AT E D BY G E R A I N T F O R D

reluctant readers

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ISBN 978-1-68335-574-8 Harry Houdini PB ISBN 978-1-4197-4090-9 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4090-9 US $6.99 CAN $8.99 5 0 6 9 9 9 781419 740909 HC 978-1-4197-3862-3 ISBNISBN 978-1-4197-3862-3 US $9.99 CAN $12.99 50999 9 781419 738623

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efore Amelia Earhart (1897–1939) became a world-famous pilot, she was a little tomboy

with a taste for adventure. When she visited an

airfield and took a short plane ride, she knew she

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efore Harry Houdini (1874–1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just

little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who

moved to America with his family and performed

had to be a pilot. She signed up for flying lessons

stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with

and cropped her hair short so that the other pilots

card tricks and then eventually began performing

would take her seriously. After many flights (and

the escape acts that would make him famous. Known

crashes), she became the first woman to make a

for his daring and death-defying escapes, he would

solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. With each

do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a

flight she took and record she broke, Amelia

milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside

became more and more of a celebrity. Her final

a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each

flight was intended to be a trip around the whole

of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the

world, but her plane disappeared after takeoff—and

world the power of a little magic. Fun, fast-paced,

her disappearance is still a mystery today.

and highly illustrated, Harry Houdini tells the story

Inspirational, highly illustrated, and full of adventure,

of the curious boy who became the world’s greatest

PRAISE FOR Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart tells the story of the feminist icon

magician. It includes a timeline, bibliography, glossary,

★ “Together with its companion,

who changed the world of aviation. It includes a

and index.

stimulating portraits of two

timeline, bibliography, glossary, and index.

Kjartan Poskitt is an

colorful, driven historical figures.” —Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR Harry Houdini ★ “An animated account of

Andrew Prentice is the

award-winning author who

author of a number of

has written more than 80

children’s books. He lives

children’s books. He lives

in England with his wife,

in York, England, with his wife, their four daughters,

Houdini’s career and lifelong

three daughters, and dog. Mike Smith is the author

devotion to topping his own

and illustrator of a number of children’s books and

Ford is an illustrator who has worked on everything

seemingly impossible tricks and

the winner of the Macmillan Prize for children’s book

from magazines to comics to children’s books. He

escapes.” —Kirkus Reviews

illustration. He lives in Cambridge, England.

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and a whole array of musical instruments. Geraint

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CHAPTER BOOKS

Follow on all of their chapter book adventures!

Chapter Books:

Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters ISBN 978-1-4197-3360-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-3360-4 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK 5 1£8.99 299

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants ISBN 978-1-4197-3422-9 ISBN 978-1-4197-3422-9 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK 5 1£8.99 299

More than 2.8 million copies sold combined!

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion ISBN 978-1-4197-3692-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-3692-6 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK 5 1£8.99 299

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Picture Books:

Rosie Revere, Engineer HC ISBN 978-1-4197-0845-9 ISBN: 978-1-4197-0845-9 US $17.95 CAN $22.95 UK 5 1 8 9£13.99 9

Ada Twist, Scientist HC ISBN 978-1-4197-2137-3 ISBN: 978-1-4197-2137-3 US $17.95 CAN $22.95 UK 5 1 8 9£10.99 9 9 781419 721373

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Iggy Peck, Architect English-Language Export PB ISBN 978-0-8109-8928-3 ISBN 978-0-8109-8928-3 US $7.95 NCR UK £5.99 50599

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Activity Books:

Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers ISBN 978-1-4197-1910-3 ISBN 978-1-4197-1910-3 US $14.95 CAN $17.95 UK 5 1 4 9£8.99 5 9 781419 719103

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Iggy Peck, Architect HC ISBN 978-0-8109-1106-2 ISBN: 978-0-8109-1106-2 US $17.95 CAN $22.95 UK 5 1 8 9£13.99 9

Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists ISBN 978-1-4197-3024-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-3024-5 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 UK 5 1£10.99 499 9 781419 730245

Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects ISBN 978-1-4197-1892-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1892-2 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 UK 5 1 4 9£9.99 9 9 781419 718922

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Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote

BY A N D R E A B E AT Y

I L LU S T R AT E D BY DAV I D R O B E R T S

Just in time for the 2020 election, the bestselling chapter book series continues with the newest Questioneer, Sofia Valdez

S E LLING POINTS Bestselling series: The Questioneers picture books and chapter books are New York Times bestsellers Seasonal tie-in: Timed to publish alongside the election season Voters of tomorrow: The back matter includes an accessible guide to American elections, including political parties, districts, primaries, the role of the press, and more!

S PECIFICATIONS Two-color illustrations throughout 144 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 6 TO 9 • CHAPTER BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4350-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-4350-4 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK 5 1£8.99 299 9 781419 743504

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iss Lila Greer announces it’s time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing which one. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility

of caring for it. The class narrows it down to two options: Team Turtle and Team Bird. Sofia is named Election Commissioner, in charge of overseeing a fair and honest election between the two teams.

There’s a class-wide campaign, complete with posters, articles, and speeches. Then it’s time for the election! But when the votes are counted, there’s a tie, and one vote is missing. How will the class break the tie? And what happened to the vanishing vote? It’s up to Sofia Valdez and the Questioneers to restore democracy!

Andrea Beaty is the author of the bestselling Questioneers series, among other children’s titles. She lives just outside Chicago. David Roberts has illustrated many children’s books, including the bestselling Questioneers series. He lives in London.

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FOX & RABBIT BOOK #2 RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH

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Fox & Rabbit Make Believe

BY B E T H F E R RY

I L LU S T R AT E D BY G E R G E LY D U DÁ S

Book #2 in the Fox & Rabbit series celebrates the magic of making believe and making new friends!

Young graphic novel: This exciting format has vibrant, full-color art throughout and easy-to-read panels, perfect for emerging readers Emotional intelligence: This second book in the series explores imagination-driven outdoor play and models the process of welcoming new friends into the fold

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 96 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER AGES 6 TO 9 • CHAPTER BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4687-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-4687-1 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK 5 1£8.99 299 9 781419 746871

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ox and Rabbit are the very best of friends. They do everything together. Good things like getting ice cream and not-so-good things like getting bad haircuts. But when they meet a new friend,

Owl, Fox isn’t so sure if there’s enough friendship to go around.

Soon, Fox learns that it’s easy to be friends with Rabbit and Owl. They have lots of fun exploring the depths of Owl’s big imagination. Together, Fox and Rabbit and Owl sail the high seas, get swallowed by a whale, defeat evil woodchucks, and more—all from the comfort of the playground.

Featuring the same funny text and fresh art as Book #1, the second book in the Fox & Rabbit

Fox & Rabbit HC 978-1-4197-4077-0 ISBNISBN 978-1-4197-4077-0 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 UK 5 1£8.99 299 9 PB 7 8 1 4 1 9978-1-4197-4695-6 740770 ISBNISBN 978-1-4197-4695-6 US $7.99 CAN $9.99 UK £5.99 50799 9 781419 746956

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series will delight old fans and seamlessly welcome new ones!

Beth Ferry is the author of many books for young readers, including Caveboy Crush, The Scarecrow, and the New York Times–bestselling Stick and Stone. She lives in New Jersey with her family. Gergely Dudás is a self-taught illustrator best known for his seek-and-find–style web comics.

You can find his work on Instagram at @thedudolf. He lives in Budapest.

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BIG FOOT AND LITTLE FOOT #4

The Bog Beast

BY E L L E N P OT T E R

RIGHTS: WORLD ENGLISH

I L LU S T R AT E D BY F E L I C I TA S A L A

The charming chapter book series about the friendship between a human boy and a young Sasquatch PRAISE FOR the Big Foot and Little Foot series: Junior Library Guild selection ★ “This warmhearted new series . . . promises

S E LLING POINTS Seasoned team: Potter is a veteran author with a knack for chapter books, and Sala’s work was a New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2018 Timely themes: Gently explores themes of “otherness” and acceptance Charming illustrations: Drawings

more laughs and

on each spread make for a

exploits.” —Booklist

whimsical, inviting package

“Established chapter

Critical acclaim: The series was a

book author Potter

Junior Library Guild selection and

delivers another

got a starred review

winner.” —School Library Journal

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“Engaging, humorous,

Black-and-white illustrations

and sweet.” —School

throughout

Library Connection

144 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: AUGUST AGES 6 TO 9 • CHAPTER BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4322-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-4322-1 US $13.99 CAN $17.99 UK £9.99 51 399 9 781419 743221

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t’s a big day for Hugo, Boone, and the students at the Academy for Curious Squidges (a Squidge is a young Sasquatch). Today’s the day they’ll get their Bimbling Badge, which allows them to explore

Big Foot and Little Foot (Book #1) ISBN 978-1-4197-3121-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-3121-1 US $6.99 CAN $8.99 UK £4.99 50699

the North Woods on their own. But humans, snakes, and sinkholes aren’t the only things they have to look out for! The legend of a lizard-like monster lurking in the swamp is enough to spook any young

Sasquatch. When Hugo, Boone, and Gigi find themselves stranded in the middle of Ripple Worm River, they discover that there are more mysterious creatures in the North Woods than they’d bargained for.

Ellen Potter is the award-winning author of many books for children, including Piper Green and the Fairy Tree and Olivia Kidney. She lives in upstate New York. Felicita Sala is a self-taught illustrator. She lives in Rome with her husband and their daughter.

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ISBN 978-1-4197-3386-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-3386-4 US $6.99 CAN $8.99 UK £4.99 50699 9 The 7 8 1Squatchicorns 4 1 9 7 3 3 8 6 4(Book #3)

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S E LLING POINTS Halloween hit: Starring a lovable, not-so-scary zombie and a ghostly guest star, Ghoulia and the Ghost with No Name will be the perfect fit for Halloween

Ghoulia and the Ghost with No Name

BY B A R B A R A C A N T I N I

Book #3 in this fully illustrated, not-so-spooky chapter book series starring everyone’s favorite little zombie

promotions Fun follow-up: Although it features many of the same characters from Books #1 and #2, Book #3 can be read as a stand-alone

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 64 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8¼" • 210mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: AUGUST AGES 6 TO 9 • CHAPTER BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4688-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-4688-8 US $9.99 CAN $12.99 UK5£7.99 0999 9 781419 746888

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houlia, Auntie Departed, and Tragedy the greyhound are back for another adventure at

Crumbling Manor! They’re preparing for the annual Dead but Not Departed New Year’s Eve

party. A young ghost arrives, and he seems to be fading away. Turns out, the ghost has forgotten his

own name and is in danger of vanishing entirely—all because there’s no one left alive who remembers

Ghoulia (Book #1) ISBN 978-1-4197-3293-5 ISBN 978-1-4197-3293-5 US $9.99 CAN $12.99 UK5£7.99 0999

him. Not on Ghoulia’s watch! If she can help the ghost figure out his name, she’ll be able to keep him safe. But will Ghoulia be able to discover the truth before it’s too late?

With all the hijinks and Tim Burton–style art that made Books #1 and #2 fan favorites, Book #3 is sure to deliver!

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Barbara Cantini is the illustrator of numerous books for young readers. The Ghoulia series is her first author-illustrated project. She lives in the Tuscan countryside with her husband, their two daughters, three cats, and a slightly daft hamster.

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THE FABLED STABLES BOOK #1

Willa the Wisp

BY J O N AT H A N AU X I E R

RIGHTS: WORLD, EX CANADA

I L LU S T R AT E D BY O LG A D E M I D OVA S E LLING POINTS

A new, fully illustrated chapter book series from New York Times–bestselling author Jonathan Auxier!

Bite-size adventures: Highly illustrated in full color, this series is great for sharing at storytime or for emerging readers to try on their own. It’s perfect for fans of the Princess in Black or Mercy Watson series Evergreen themes: Each story explores familiar themes such as friendship, courage, and standing up for what’s right Beloved author: Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener was a New York Times bestseller, and his latest novel Sweep received a dazzling six starred reviews and was an IndieNext pick

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 96 pages WIDTH: 6" • 152mm HEIGHT: 8¼" • 210mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 6 TO 9 • CHAPTER BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4269-9 ISBN 978-1-4197-4269-9 US $12.99 NCR UK £9.995 1 2 9 9 9 781419 742699

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elcome to the Fabled Stables, a magical building filled with one-of-a-kind creatures.

Creatures including the Gargantula, the Yawning Abyss, the Hippopotamouse . . . and Auggie.

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Auggie is the only human boy at the Stables, and he takes care of all the other animals.

The Fabled Stables have a mind of their own, and every so often, the building SHAKES and SHUDDERS, TWITCHES and SPUTTERS—it’s making room for a new arrival! It’s Auggie’s job to venture out and rescue a new creature from mortal danger. But will he be able to complete his mission before it’s too late? With some help from Fen (a literal stick-in-the-mud) and his animal companions, Auggie saves the day and makes a new friend in the process.

The Night Gardener ISBN 978-1-4197-1531-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1531-0 US $8.95 NCR 50895

Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times–bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard, and Sweep. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can find him online at thescop.com. Olga Demidova has illustrated many books for children around the world. She studied at the Moscow Art Institute of Applied Arts. Find her online at olgademidova.ru.

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S E LLING POINTS Under the sea: Mermaids are perennially popular, and this story of acceptance and learning

MERMAID SCHOOL #3

Ready, Steady, Swim

BY LU C Y C O U R T E N AY

I L LU S T R AT E D BY S H E E N A D E M P S E Y

The third book in a charming commercial chapter book series about a mermaid’s adventures at her new school

to believe in yourself will resonate with young readers Sparkle and shine: The commercial, glittery cover is sure to draw the eyes of young readers Diverse cast: The story features a diverse group of mermaids, and young readers will be thrilled to see mermaids who look like them

S PECIFICATIONS Black-and-white illustrations throughout 128 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover and paperback PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER AGES 6 TO 9 • CHAPTER BOOK HC 978-1-4197-4522-5 ISBNISBN 978-1-4197-4522-5 US $14.99 CAN $18.99 5 1 4 9 9 9 781419 745225

CARTON QTY: 52 PB 978-1-4197-4523-2 ISBNISBN 978-1-4197-4523-2 US $6.99 CAN $8.99 5 0 6 9 9

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arnie Blue returns for another exciting year at Lady Sealia Foam’s Mermaid School! This time, Marnie and her friends are gearing up to compete in the Golden Glory Day competition—a

series of events that includes a fishball tournament, an obstacle course, and a seahorse race. In the

past, the winner would receive the Golden Days Crown—but the crown went missing years ago, back when Marnie’s aunt Christabel was still in school. But Marnie is determined to find the crown and swim to the rescue!

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Lucy Courtenay has worked on a number of series for young readers, as well as books for young adults. When not writing, she enjoys singing, reading, and traveling. She lives in Farnham, England, with her husband, her two sons, and a cat named Crumbles. Sheena Dempsey is a children’s book illustrator and author from Cork, Ireland, who was shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award. She lives in London with her partner, Mick, and her retired racing greyhound, Sandy.

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JoJo and BowBow: Jingle Bows and Mistletoe

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S E LLING POINTS

BY J OJ O S I WA

Deck the halls with JoJo and BowBow in this special chapter book adventure

Successful series: JoJo and BowBow’s first four fictional adventures have almost 600,000 books in print!!

Perfect gift: An all-new holiday chapter book in a deluxe hardcover package Exciting tie-in products: Nickelodeon is developing a line of dolls based on the characters in our series

S PECIFICATIONS 160 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER AGES 6 TO 9 • CHAPTER BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4864-6 ISBN 978-1-4197-4864-6 US $12.99 CAN $16.99 5 1 2 9 9 9 781419 748646

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t’s the holiday season, and that means it’s time for some of JoJo Siwa’s absolute favorite things: adorning her home with lollipops and gingerbread men; a Secret Santa with friends; decorating

cookies; and fun family traditions. Best of all, in the days leading up to Christmas, JoJo and Miley will be joining Michelle—a famous ice dancer and JoJo’s good friend—at Tinseltown Resort and Rink for Michelle’s performance in The Snow Queen on Ice. There’s hot cocoa, ski lessons, ice skating, sparkly bows, and glittering snow everywhere in sight. Best of all, they meet new friends with all kinds of fun holiday traditions of their own. JoJo, Miley, and Michelle have a blast learning about holidays

around the world. But when a blizzard threatens to make their frosty fun a little too frosty and they find

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themselves snowbound, will JoJo and her friends make it home in time for the holidays?

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JoJo Siwa is an entrepreneur, Nickelodeon talent, author, YouTube personality, and former costar of the hit show Dance Moms. She lives and works in Los Angeles. Visit itsjojosiwa.com for more.

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Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure

RIGHTS: WORLD

MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS

Selling Points An epic fantasy adventure: In the second book of this ancillary series,

Jeff Kinney, or, rather, Rowley

BY J E F F K I N N E Y

You've never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before!

Jefferson, takes readers on an entirely new type of adventure—an awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest of epic proportion!

Successful spin-off: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal was an instant #1 global bestseller and almost a year later continues to be a fixture at the top of multiple bestseller lists, including the New York Times For fans new and old: Rowley Jefferson’s books provide the perfect opportunity to introduce new readers to the world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and gives die-hard fans a new look into a beloved series

Specifications Black-and-white illustrations throughout 224 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: AUGUST AGES 8 TO 12 • MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION ISBN 978-1-4197-4909-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-4909-4 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 9 781419 749094

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rom the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions.

Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their

village and embark on a quest to save Roland’s mom from the White Warlock. Will our

ISBN 978-1-64700-166-7

heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure!

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Jeff Kinney is the #1 USA Today, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and a six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book. Wrecking Ball, book 14, was published in November 2019, and was an instant #1 global bestseller. Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal was published in April 2019, was an instant #1 global bestseller, and has remained at the top of the New York Times bestseller list

Best Friends Box ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4574-4 978-1-4197-4574-4 US $27.99 CAN $33.99 5 2 7 9 9

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since publication. Jeff has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time’s 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives with his wife and two sons in Massachusetts, where they own a bookstore, An Unlikely Story.

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Selling Points Mega bestselling series: A consistent fixture on the New York Times bestseller list for over 700 weeks! A #1 bestseller on the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and IndieBound lists since initial publication Wide social media reach: An active and engaged community with more than 17 million combined followers, views, and likes on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Global phenomenon: With millions of books sold around the world in 76 editions and 64 languages, Wimpy Kid has turned millions of kids into readers Evergreen brand: Since it first hit shelves in 2007, Wimpy Kid’s popularity and permanence in the marketplace has been cemented by national and global partnerships, licensed products, a Greg Heffley character balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, four live-action movies, and brand-new animated films

Stay tuned for the official cover reveal!

coming from Disney+

Specifications Black-and-white illustrations throughout 224 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 8 TO 12 • MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION ISBN 978-1-4197-4868-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-4868-4 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 9 781419 748684

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Available boxed sets

Books 12–14 plus DIY ISBN 978-1-4197-5167-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-5167-7 US $56.00 CAN$70.00 5 5 6 0 0 9 781419 751677

Books 1–4 ISBN 978-1-4197-1669-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-1669-0 US $56.00 CAN $68.00 5 5 6 0 0 9 781419 716690

™ and © 2020, Wimpy Kid, Inc.

Books 5–8 ISBN 978-1-4197-1508-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-1508-2 US $56.00 CAN $68.00 5 5 6 0 0

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Books 1–10 ISBN 978-1-4197-2470-1 ISBN 978-1-4197-2470-1 US $140.00 CAN $168.00 14000

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Stock up on the bestselling backlist!

Book 1: Diary of a Wimpy Kid ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4185-2 978-1-4197-4185-2 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 9 781419 741852

Book 2: Rodrick Rules ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4186-9 978-1-4197-4186-9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9

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Book 3: The Last Straw ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4187-6 978-1-4197-4187-6 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9

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Book 4: Dog Days ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4188-3 978-1-4197-4188-3 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9

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Book 5: The Ugly Truth Book 6: Cabin Fever Book 7: The Third Wheel Book 8: Hard Luck ISBN ISBN ISBN ISBN 978-1-4197-4194-4 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4191-3 978-1-4197-4191-3 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4189-0 978-1-4197-4189-0 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4193-7 978-1-4197-4193-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-1132-9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 3 9 5 9 781419 741890

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Book 9: The Long Haul Book 10: Old School Book 11: Double Down Book 12: The Getaway ISBN ISBN ISBN ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4195-1 978-1-4197-4195-1 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4196-8 978-1-4197-4196-8 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4197-5 978-1-4197-4197-5 ISBN: 978-1-4197-4198-2 978-1-4197-4198-2 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 9 781419 741951

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Book 13: The Meltdown ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4199-9 978-1-4197-4199-9 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 9 781419 741999

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Book 14: Wrecking Ball Diary of a Wimpy Kid: ISBN 978-1-4197-3903-3 Special Cheesiest Edition ISBN 978-1-4197-3903-3 US $14.99 CAN $17.99 5 1 4 9 9 ISBN 978-1-4197-2945-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-2945-4 US $16.95 CAN $19.95 5 1 6 9 5

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ALIEN SUPERSTAR BOOK #2

Lights, Camera, Danger

BY L I N O L I V E R A N D H E N RY W I N K L E R

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The out-of-this-world second book in superstar authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver’s newest New York Times–bestselling middle-grade series

Superstar authors: Emmy Award winner Henry Winkler has been a household name for decades, and the first book in the series was an instant New York Times bestseller Author expertise: Though neither author has visited another star

PRAISE FOR Alien Superstar

system, between the two of

“A Hollywood adventure that’s

them, they’ve made hundreds

truly out of this world! Alien

of TV shows and infuse their

Superstar has it all . . . action,

Hollywood expertise into

suspense, and big laughs!”

the story

—Jeff Kinney, #1 international bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Laugh-out-loud humor: Funny middle-grade is perennially popular, and this is a great

“Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver keep us laughing while slipping in a lesson for kids—accept everyone as they are, even

book for fans of Spy School and Nightmares!

Relatable: The themes of

if they have suction cups for

acceptance and not judging a

feet. Alien Superstar is a super

book by its cover will resonate

fun read for middle grades

with young readers

on up.” —Jennifer Garner “Out of this world . . . will resonate

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with any kid who has felt like

40 black-and-white illustrations

an outsider.” —Booklist

240 pages

“A funny interstellar adventure

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that will have readers watching

HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm

the cosmos for the second book

Hardcover

to arrive.” —School Library Journal

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After escaping his oppressive red dwarf planet and landing a role on a popular Hollywood sitcom, Buddy Burger seems destined for high-flying success. His legions of fans love his six eyes, his

suction cup feet, and even his excessive need for avocados. It seems nothing can stop his rise to super-

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stardom—until the arrival of Citizen Cruel, a shape-shifting Squadron member sent from Buddy’s home planet to bring him back by any means necessary. Will Buddy conquer this clever and unpredictable enemy?

How long can he continue to keep his alien identity secret from his friends and fans? Is there enough

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guacamole on Earth to sustain him? And chips to go with it? Action-packed and full of laughs, this is the second book in the exciting New York Times bestselling middle grade series.

Henry Winkler is an Emmy Award–winning actor, writer, director, and producer who has created some of the most iconic TV roles, including Arthur “the Fonz” Fonzarelli on Happy Days and Gene Cousineau on Barry. Lin Oliver is a children’s book writer and a writer and producer for both TV and film. She is currently the executive director of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). They both live in Los Angeles.

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The Stitchers

BY LO R I E N L AW R E N C E

The start of a spine-chilling new horror series about the eerie happenings in a small town

Scary stories: From Stranger Things to Goosebumps, kids love classic horror, and this story strikes the balance of a unique premise with more classic horror elements Debut author: Lawrence has crafted a debut that readers will be tearing through to see what happens next New series: This is the start of a creepy new series that’s perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Small Spaces, and the second book is coming in Fall 2021

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hirteen-year-old Quinn Parker knows there’s something off about Goodie Lane. More specifically, about the neighbors. She calls them “the Oldies” because they’ve lived there as long as anyone

can remember, yet they never seem to age. When her dad was alive, they’d come up with all sorts of

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theories. After his passing, Quinn becomes determined to keep the investigation going. Armed only with her questions and her instincts, she recruits Mike—her neighbor and maybe crush—to help get to the bottom of this mystery. Together they follow a series of clues that lead them to an eerie pond at the end of the street, a pond with its own sinister secret. But the closer Quinn and Mike get to uncovering the truth, the more they start to realize how horrifying the truth is.

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Lorien Lawrence is a writer and middle school English teacher from Connecticut. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found hunting ghosts with her family. The Stitchers is her debut novel.

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GARBAGE PAIL KIDS BOOK #1

Welcome to Smellville

BY R . L . S T I N E

C OV E R A R T BY J O E S I M KO

I L LU S T R AT I O N S BY J E F F Z A PATA

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Goosebumps creator R. L. Stine teams up with the pop-culture phenomenon Garbage Pail Kids for a first-ever GPK illustrated middle-grade series

Garbage Pail Kids has a loyal, pre-existing fan base of collectors and fans of all ages.

This book series by R. L. Stine is poised to also attract a whole new generation of readers Popular brand: GPK is a now classic, retro brand currently experiencing a strong resurgence in popularity via new trading cards and a wide array of licensed merchandise Anniversary: 2020 is the 35th anniversary of the Garbage Pail Kids. A yearlong celebration of special events and fan-based activities marking this milestone is underway

Includes 4 exclusive stickers!

Check out GPK via social media: #garbagepailkids, facebook.com/GarbagePailKids, garbagepailkids.com

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W

PUB MONTH: OCTOBER elcome to the town of Smellville, where nine kids all live in a big

AGES 8 TO 12 •

tumbledown house and have as much fun as they possibly can. People

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may think that they’re gross and weird and strange, but they’re not bad kids—they

just don’t know any better. In this hilarious new series from bestselling author R. L. Stine, the Garbage Pail Kids—from Adam Bomb to Brainy Janie—get into mischief at their middle school, all while battling bullies and their archenemies, Penny and Parker Perfect. These all-new illustrated stories are sure to amuse, entertain, and blow away readers of all ages. Bonus: includes four exclusive

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NATHAN HALE’S HAZARDOUS TALES #10 RIGHTS: WORLD

Blades of Freedom A LO U I S I A N A P U R C H A S E TA L E

S E LLING POINTS Bestselling series: Many books in

BY N AT H A N H A L E

The 10th installment in the bestselling Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series tells the story of the Haitian Revolution and the Louisiana Purchase

the series have hit the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list—and the series gets more popular with each book Teacher and librarian appeal: Educators and librarians love this series, and the back matter supplements classroom discussion Great stories: These books transform textbook lessons into wild romps through America’s past Bookseller favorite!

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he Louisiana Purchase (1803) is today seen as one of history’s greatest bargains. But why did Napoleon Bonaparte sell this seemingly prosperous territory? At the time, France controlled

Haiti, and there, slaves were used to harvest sugar. But in 1791, Toussaint Louverture led the largest slave uprising in human history, the Haitian Revolution (1791–1804). Napoleon had originally wanted to use Louisiana for trade, but with Haiti out of his control, Napoleon’s dream of making a French

empire in North America seemed doomed. So when Thomas Jefferson and James Madison tried to

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buy New Orleans, Napoleon sold them the whole Louisiana Territory. Filled with wild and true facts and Hale’s signature humor, the latest installment in the bestselling series takes readers on another action-packed adventure through history.

Nathan Hale is the #1 New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series. He also wrote and illustrated the graphic novels One Trick Pony and Apocalypse Taco. Nathan lives in Orem, Utah, and you can find him online at nathanhaleauthor.com.

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NATHAN HALE’S HAZARDOUS TALES #3

Donner Dinner Party

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Bigger & Badder Edition

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The bigger, the better: The new nother fan-favorite Hazardous Tale gets BIG! This special edition of

Donner Dinner Party features a larger trim size, a deluxe package, and 16 pages of bonus material, including research photos, sketches, and mini-comics from the author.

The Donner Party expedition is one of the most notorious stories in all of American history, but it’s also a fascinating snapshot of the westward expansion of the US, and the families and individuals who sacrificed so much to build new lives in a largely

format and additional back matter make this the perfect collector’s item for fans and will also draw in new readers to the series Bestselling series: Many books in the series have hit the New York Times graphic novel bestseller list—and the series gets more popular with each book Teacher and librarian appeal: Educators and librarians

unknown landscape. From the preparation

love this series, and the back

for the journey to each leg of the trip, this

matter supplements classroom

book shows the specific bad decisions that led to the party’s predicament in the

discussion Bookseller favorite!

Sierra Nevadas. Equal parts gruesome and hilarious, this book will get the most reluctant readers interested in American history!

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Nathan Hale is the #1 New

WIDTH: 7⅜" • 187mm

York Times–bestselling author

HEIGHT: 10" • 254mm

and illustrator of the Nathan

Hardcover

Hale’s Hazardous Tales series.

He also wrote and illustrated the graphic novels One Trick Pony and Apocalypse Taco.

Nathan lives in Orem, Utah, and you can find him online at nathanhaleauthor.com.

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Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Box Set

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volumes

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El Deafo

The Superpowered Edition S E LLING POINTS

BY C E C E B E L L

Bestselling graphic novel:

A special edition of the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor–winning graphic novel memoir

El Deafo was a NYT bestseller, won an Eisner Award, and is a Newbery Honor Book

PRAISE FOR El Deafo

Fills a need: Middle-grade

A New York Times bestseller

graphic novels and #ownvoices narratives have grown in

Newbery Honor Book

popularity

Eisner Award winner

Pitch-perfect humor: Real-life

★ “A standout autobiography.”

wacky classroom situations will

—Publishers Weekly

ring true for readers

★ “Worthy of a superhero.”

Giftable: A new deluxe cover and

—Kirkus Reviews

expanded back matter make for a

★ “Warmly and humorously

collectible package

illustrated.” —School Library Journal

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★ “Exceptional.” —Horn

Color illustrations throughout

Book Magazine

288 pages WIDTH: 6" • 152mm HEIGHT: 9" • 229mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 8 TO 12 • MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION • GRAPHIC NOVEL ISBN 978-1-4197-4831-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-4831-8 US $19.99 CAN $24.99 UK 5 1£13.99 999 9 781419 748318

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his deluxe edition of the critically acclaimed, bestselling graphic novel will include 40 extra pages of back matter, including photo references, early sketches, interviews, and more.

Funny and deeply heartfelt, El Deafo chronicles the author’s hearing loss at a young age and her

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subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a powerful and very awkward hearing aid. The Phonic Ear allows her to hear but it also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a friend. Eventually, she’s able to harness her own power and become “El Deafo, Listener for All”—and more important, declare a place for herself in the world. This is a moving and humorous memoir that helps show kids that what makes them different is what makes them extraordinary.

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Cece Bell is the author of the Newbery Honor Book and Eisner Award winner El Deafo, which received four starred reviews and was a New York Times bestseller. She is also the author of Rabbit and Robot, winner of a Geisel Honor. Cece lives with her husband, the author Tom Angleberger, in Christiansburg, Virginia.

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Tell No Tales

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P I R AT E S O F T H E S O U T H E R N S E A S

BY S A M M AG G S

I L LU S T R AT E D BY K E N D R A W E L L S

A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates

S E LLING POINTS Strong, diverse cast of female and nonbinary characters Real-life connection: Based on the lives and exploits of an actual pirate duo, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, who lived during the Golden Age of Piracy (1650–1730)

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nne Bonny had it all—her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation—but a new enemy has her on the run and it’ll take all of Anne’s courage to stay afloat.

The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery

is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape,

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Anne must persuade her crew to seek the meaning of her dream—or perish. Full of sass, solidarity, and swordplay, Tell No Tales is a graphic novel about belonging, belief, and how far we’re willing to go to protect the ones we love.

Sam Maggs is a bestselling writer of books, comics, and video games. She’s the author of The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy and Girl Squads, and has written for comics such as Star Trek and Jem and the Holograms. Maggs is a Canadian currently living in Los Angeles. Kendra Wells is an illustrator, comics artist, colorist, and designer living in Brooklyn. Their clients include The Nib, The New Yorker, and others.

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365 Days to Alaska

BY C AT H Y C A R R

A thoughtful middle-grade debut about a girl from off-the-grid Alaska adjusting to suburban life

S E LLING POINTS Stunning debut: The strong voice and engaging writing make this story stand out Universal message: Rigel’s story about finding her place and making friends in a new town will resonate with readers

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leven-year-old Rigel Harman loves her life in the Alaskan wilderness. But when her parents divorce, she and her sisters have to move with their mother to the Connecticut suburbs. Rigel

is upset but clings to the secret pact she made with her father: If she can stick it out in Connecticut

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for a year, he’ll bring her back home to Alaska. Unfortunately, this challenge isn’t easy, especially with the ups and downs of middle school life. Rigel’s loneliness finally lessens when she forges an unlikely friendship with a crow who needs her help. But when that friendship is threatened, Rigel realizes that she may need to let go of her old life and make her own place in the world—even if, for the time being, that place is in Connecticut.

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Cathy Carr grew up in Wisconsin, where a steady supply of her dad’s stories about his Alaskan adventures sparked her interest in the forty-ninth state. A former copy editor, library clerk, and technical writer, she now lives in New Jersey with her family and writes fiction.

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The Campaign

BY L E I L A S A L E S

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY K I M B A L AC U I T

Veep meets Parks and Recreation in this hilarious illustrated middle-grade political comedy about a 12-year-old who runs her babysitter’s campaign for mayor

S E LLING POINTS Accessible read: With more than 101 spot illustrations and a laughout-loud funny voice, this book is perfect for reluctant readers and fans of the Dork Diaries or Big Nate Seasonal tie-in: The book publishes just in time for election season Voters of tomorrow: The story draws on today’s political climate but uses humor to make politics accessible and interesting to young readers

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or 12-year-old Maddie Polansky, the only good part of school is art class. And though she’s never paid much attention to politics, when she learns that the frontrunner for mayor of her city

intends to cut funding for the arts in public schools, the political suddenly becomes very personal. So

Maddie persuades her babysitter, Janet, to run for mayor against Lucinda Burghart, art-hating bad guy. Soon, Maddie is thrust into the role of campaign manager, leading not only to humor and hijinks, but to an inspiring story for young readers that talks about activism and what it takes to become an engaged citizen. Maddie and Janet’s adventures on the campaign trail are illustrated by copious black-and-white drawings throughout the book.

Leila Sales is the author of six novels, including This Song Will Save Your Life and Once Was a Time. She is also the editor of many award-winning and bestselling books for kids and teens. She lives in Austin, Texas, and travels often to speak about writing and children’s books. Kim Balacuit is an illustrator and designer who studied animation and illustration at Montclair State University. She lives in Rutherford, New Jersey, and is fond of animals, banana bread, and long road trips.

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THE DERBY DAREDEVILS BOOK #2 RIGHTS: WORLD

S E LLING POINTS Sports hook: There aren’t many middle-grade series that star girls’ sports teams, and the Derby

Shelly Struggles to Shine

BY K I T R O S E WAT E R

I L LU S T R AT E D BY S O P H I E E S C A B A S S E

Book #2 in this highly illustrated middle-grade series explores what it means to be a team player

Daredevils helps fill that gap

Praise for The Derby Daredevils series

Ring of authenticity: Kit Rosewater has trained as a roller

★“Loads of action and

derby referee. Her scenes are

plenty of heart.” —Booklist

sure to satisfy newcomers and

“A lighthearted celebration of

avid fans of the sport

life, friendship, and rolling with

Girl power: This empowering

the punches.” —Kirkus Reviews

story is full of strong, determined

“This relatable, empathic series

girls who support one another

debut introduces readers to the fast-paced sport of roller

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derby.” —Publishers Weekly

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ow part of the official junior roller derby league, the Derby Daredevils are ready to compete in their first tournament. Kenzie writes new game plays. Bree works on her speed. Tomoko

sharpens her blocking skills. And Jules fearlessly hip checks everyone in sight. But Shelly isn’t sure

what she’s best at.

In hopes of taking home the tournament’s Star Skater award, Shelly designs extra-special gear for

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the Daredevils. But not everything works as well as Shelly imagined, and she can’t get the team on board. Without the gear, how will Shelly shine on the track?

With high-energy illustrations from Sophie Escabasse and lots of roller derby action, Book #2 in the series explores individuality while hitting home what it really means to be part of a team.

Kit Rosewater has a master’s degree in children’s literature from Hollins

The Derby Daredevils: Kenzie Kickstarts a Team (Book #1) ISBN ISBN: 978-1-4197-4079-4 978-1-4197-4079-4 US $14.99 CAN $19.99 UK 5 1£10.99 499 9 781419 740794

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University. The Derby Daredevils series is her debut. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Find her online at kitrosewater.com.

Sophie Escabasse is the author-illustrator of the forthcoming graphic novel trilogy The Witches of Brooklyn. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family. Find her online at esofii.com.

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SLAMDOWN TOWN BOOK #2

Ragtag Team

BY M A X W E L L N I C O L L A N D M AT T H E W S M I T H

The hilarious, action-packed second installment in the Slamdown Town series

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S E LLING POINTS Vibrant voice: The authors have a fresh, funny style that will appeal to fans of Captain Underpants Boy-friendly: Commercial and action-packed, the Slamdown Town series is sure to find fans in male middle-grade readers Cinematic: Big collides with the WWE in this fast-paced twist on the superhero trope, written by two budding screenwriters Emmy-nominated writer: Maxwell Nicoll was nominated for an Emmy in 2019 for his work on Sesame Street

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llie and Tamiko saved Slamdown Town and wrestling is popular again! New fans and, more

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important, new wrestlers have flocked to the arena. The rise in popularity draws two

infamous wrestlers back to the arena: The Krackle Kiddos, Linton Krackle’s son and daughter, are

Slamdown Town tag-team champions. They’re big, they’re bold, and they’re beautiful. No one—not even The Referee and The Bolt—can stop them. Until Tamiko is transformed into Game Over—the combo-savvy wrestler with a flair for turning her opponents into a pile of pixels—that is. She and Big Chew team up to give the Krackle Kiddos a run for their money. Being tag-team partners with your best friend is awesome . . . but will their friendship survive long enough to take down the competition?

Maxwell Nicoll and Matthew Smith are writing partners, screenwriters, and graduates of the School of Visual Arts.

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The Second-Best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street

BY C O RY P U T M A N OA K E S

Spooky fun: Ghost characters

I L LU S T R AT E D BY JA N E P I C A

A family-run haunted hotel’s livelihood is threatened when a bigger haunted hotel opens nearby in this hilarious, spooky story

and a haunted setting make this great for Halloween promotions Illustrated throughout: Includes black-and-white spot illustrations Heartwarming story: Presents a universal message of standing up for what you love Lively read: A fun premise, witty writing, and clever humor will appeal to reluctant readers

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welve-year-old Willow Ivan’s family has always run The Hotel Ivan, which has been the Best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street for hundreds of years. But when a Hauntery—a corporate chain

of haunted hotels—moves in down the street, The Ivan staff fear their days are numbered. But then

Willow meets Evie, a Hauntery ghost who is forced to play a Spooky Little Girl character for her entire

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afterlife. Evie longs to be a Terrifying Phantasm, so Willow offers Evie a job at The Ivan. Afraid of losing a potential friend and a chance at her dream, Evie doesn’t tell Willow that she’s working at the Hauntery. Together, the girls come up with a plan to save The Ivan. But with The Ivan ghosts already fading, Evie’s secret threatening to come out, and corruption at the highest level stacked against them, will it be too late?

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Cory Putman Oakes (pictured) is the author of Dinosaur Boy, Dinosaur Boy Saves Mars, and Witchtown. She lives, writes, and often bakes in Austin, Texas. Jane Pica is a freelance illustrator who lives in Dubai.

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THE MAGICAL LAND OF BIRTHDAYS BOOK #2

The Mystery of the Birthday Basher

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BY A M I R A H K A S S E M

founder Kassem is all about

Return to the Magical Land of Birthdays in Book #2 of this sugary-sweet series!

birthdays, rainbows, and having fun On trend: From hit TV shows to lessons to books, kids love baking Celebrates diversity: Features birthday customs and characters from around the world Middle-grade sweet spot: Perfect for readers in between chapter books and 300-page novels

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t’s been almost six months since Amirah visited the Magical Land of Birthdays, which means it’s

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almost time for her half birthday! As that special day approaches, Amirah realizes something is not

right in the birthday universe. Party invitations are going missing, people don’t feel like celebrating,

and stores are sold out of birthday cake ingredients. When Amirah notices that the pages of The

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Power of Sprinkles are fading away before her eyes, she knows something is terribly wrong. That’s when she and her B-Buds, new and old, travel back to the Magical Land of Birthdays, where they discover that someone is determined to rid the world of birthday magic—by destroying the Magical Land of Birthdays! Can Amirah and her B-Buds restore the magic before it’s too late?

Flour Shop founder and Flour-ist Amirah Kassem is an artist at heart and cake is her medium. She is the bestselling author of The Power of Sprinkles. Amirah grew up baking and sculpting with her mother in Mexico, where she discovered an appreciation for fine ingredients—and mastered the art of multisensory experiences.

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S E LLING POINTS Cool, gifty design: The colorful, design-heavy package and topsecret angle make this a musthave item for all 10-year-olds

Everything You Need to Know When You Are 10

BY K I R S T E N M I L L E R

Rule age 10 with the earth-shattering secrets and must-know tips they won’t teach you in school

Bestselling author: Kirsten Miller is a bestselling and critically acclaimed name in middle-grade and YA fiction Series: Young readers can look forward to uncovering new secrets with every birthday

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hat’s the best gift for a kid who’s turned 10? Everything they need to know! Ten is a major year in every kid’s life. It’s when they finally reach double digits—and that means more

freedom and responsibility. It also means there’s a ton of stuff to learn, and some of it’s pretty important. Inside this hilarious handbook is the information kids need to make 10 one of the best

years of their lives—from the fun to the serious to the downright disgusting.

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Kirsten Miller is a renowned author of middle-grade and YA fiction. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Find out more at kirstenmillerbooks.com.

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Heiress Apparently A DAU G H T E R S O F T H E DY N A S T Y N OV E L

BY D I A N A M A

ENGLISH

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The first book in an epic and romantic YA series following the fictionalized descendants of the only officially recognized empress regent of China

Compelling premise: Crazy Rich Asians meets Sweet Valley Saga in this sweeping series with historical elements Strong female characters: Daughters of the Dynasty follows a family of strong, complex women, all descended from a powerful Chinese empress, throughout different moments in history Dynamic voice: Debut writer Diana Ma lends her engaging voice and sharp humor to this project

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emma Huang is a recent transplant to Los Angeles from Illinois, having abandoned plans for college to pursue a career in acting, much to the

dismay of her parents. Now she’s living with three roommates in a two-bedroom hovel, auditioning for bit roles that hardly cover rent. Gemma’s big break comes when she’s asked to play a lead role in an update of M. Butterfly filming for the summer in Beijing. When she arrives, she’s stopped by paparazzi at the airport. She

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quickly realizes she may as well be the twin of one of the most notorious young socialites in Beijing. Thus kicks off a summer of revelations, in which Gemma uncovers a legacy her parents have spent their lives protecting her from—one her mother would conceal from her daughter at any cost.

Diana Ma is a debut Chinese-American author who holds a BA in creative writing from the University of Washington and an MA in English with a creative writing focus from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She lives in a suburb of Seattle.

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Winter, White and Wicked

S E LLING POINTS Fantasy flurry: Fantasy continues to sell strongly, and this icy world

BY S H A N N O N D I T T E M O R E

Mad Max: Fury Road meets Frozen in this striking YA fantasy about a rig driver’s journey to save her friend

is unlike any other Strong women: Sylvi is an independent, resilient woman who’s sure to inspire young readers Emotional hooks: Dittemore has infused this high-fantasy setting with a lot of heart. The story discusses the importance of history, of addressing trauma, and how friends help us heal

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wice-orphaned Sylvi has chipped out a niche for herself on Layce, an island cursed by eternal winter. Alone in her truck, she takes comfort in two things: the solitude of the roads

and the favor of Winter, an icy spirit who has protected her since she was a child. But when her best friend, Lenore, runs off with the rebels, Sylvi finds herself making a haul too late in the

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season for a smuggler whom she wouldn’t normally work with, the infamous Mars Dresden.

Alongside his team—Hyla, a giant warrior woman, and Kyn, a boy with skin like stone—Sylvi will do whatever it takes to save her friend. But when the time comes, Sylvi will have to choose: safety, anonymity, and the favor of Winter—or the future of the island that she calls home.

Shannon Dittemore is an author, speaker, and contributor to the blog Go Teen

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Writers. When she’s not working on her next novel, she’s introducing students to the craft of writing and the publishing industry. She lives in Northern California with her husband, their two children, and a husky named Leonidas. Follow her online at shannondittemore.com.

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Raybearer

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BY J O R DA N I F U E KO

The epic debut YA fantasy from an incredible new talent—perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Sabaa Tahir

S E LLING POINTS Exciting new voice: This is Ifueko’s debut, and the striking prose and African-inspired fantasy is exactly on trend for what’s working in YA Popular category: Fantasy is a strong genre in YA, especially #ownvoices narratives from authors of color Unique world: Ifueko based this world on West African traditions and mythology, and has created a lush, diverse world unlike any other Second book coming: Stay tuned for the heart-pounding conclusion in 2021

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Nothing is more important than loyalty.

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arisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the

capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself? With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose,

Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we’re willing to go for the ones we love.

Jordan Ifueko is a Nigerian American writer who grew up eating fried plantains while reading comic books under a blanket fort. She now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their collection of Black Panther Funko Pops. Raybearer is her debut novel.

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Wench

BY M A X I N E K A P L A N

A funny, fiercely feminist YA epic fantasy— following the adventures of a tavern wench

S E LLING POINTS Feminist reclamation: The tavern wench is an afterthought in traditional fantasy, but Maxine’s given the wench a journey where she’s strong and capable Rise of fantasy: From Leigh Bardugo to Tomi Adeyemi to Sabaa Tahir, YA fantasy is having a major moment right now Cross promotion: The paperback of The Accidental Bad Girl will include a teaser chapter of Wench

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anya has worked at her tavern since she was able to see over the bar. She broke up her first fight at 11. By the time she was a teenager she knew everything about the place, and she could

run it with her eyes closed. She’d never let anyone—whether it be a drunkard or a captain of the

queen’s guard—take advantage of her. But when her guardian dies, she might lose it all: the bar, her home, her purpose in life. So she heads out on a quest to petition the queen to keep the tavern in her name—dodging unscrupulous guards, a band of thieves, and a powerful, enchanted feather that seems drawn to her. Fast-paced, magical, and unapologetically feminist, Wench is epic fantasy like you’ve never seen it before.

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Maxine Kaplan studied English and political science at Oberlin College and held a variety of positions in the publishing world before landing her current job as a private investigator and author. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, where she caters to the whims of her dim-witted but soulful cat.

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The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss

BY A M Y N O E L L E PA R K S

A debut YA rom-com about smart girls, love-struck boys, and quantum theory

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S E LLING POINTS Meet-cute: Everyone loves a fizzy and fun rom-com, and Amy’s humor and voice make this the perfect feel-good read Women in STEM: Evie is wicked smart—and her intelligence is never played for laughs Author experience: Amy teaches mathematics education at Michigan State University, and has infused her knowledge and love of physics into Evie’s character

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eventeen-year-old Evie Beckham has always been too occupied with her love of math and frequent battles with anxiety to want to date. Besides, she’s always found the idea of kissing

to be kind of weird. But by senior year, thanks to therapy and her friends, she’s feeling braver than

before. Maybe even brave enough to enter the national math and physics competition or flirt back with the new boy. Meanwhile, Evie’s best friend, Caleb Covic, has always been a little in love with her.

So he’s horrified when he is forced to witness Evie’s meet-cute with the new guy. Desperate, Caleb uses an online forum to capture Evie’s interest—and it goes a little too well. Now Evie wonders how she went from avoiding romance to having to choose between two—or is it three?—boys.

Amy Noelle Parks is an associate professor at Michigan State University. When she’s not using One Direction lyrics as a writing prompt, she’s helping future teachers recover from the trauma of years of school mathematics. She lives in Michigan with her husband and two daughters.

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The Art of Saving the World

BY C O R I N N E D U Y V I S

One girl and her four clones try to stop the end of the world in this YA sci-fi adventure

S E LLING POINTS Acclaimed author: Duyvis’s two previous books have garnered starred reviews and praise from teachers, librarians, and booksellers Unique world: Masterfully blends sci-fi and fantasy in a story that’s unlike any other Relatable themes: This is a high-concept story infused with real emotional depth. At its heart it’s about defining who you are and stepping out of your comfort zone

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hen Hazel Stanczak was born, an interdimensional rift opened up near her family’s home.

Early on, her parents realized that if she went too far from home, the rift would become

volatile and drop things from other dimensions onto their front lawn—or it could swallow up their whole town—which prompted immediate government intervention. So Hazel has never left her small Pennsylvania town, and the government agents make sure it stays that way. That’s mostly fine with Hazel, who struggles with anxiety. On her 16th birthday, the rift spins completely out of control even though she’s still nearby. Then Hazel comes face-to-face with a surprise: a second Hazel. Then another. And another. Each one of the Hazels is slightly different, but they’re all obviously and

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definitely her. Now Hazel has to step into the world to learn about her connection to the rift—and how to close it. But can four versions of one 16-year-old girl really save the world?

Corinne Duyvis is a novelist, short story writer, and a founder of the website Disability in Kidlit. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West Writers Workshop. Her first novel, Otherbound, received four starred reviews, and her follow-up novel, On the Edge of Gone, received three starred reviews. She lives in Amsterdam.

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Out!

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H O W TO B E YO U R AU T H E N T I C S E L F

BY M I L E S M C K E N N A

ENGLISH

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The ultimate coming out survival guide by queer and trans activist—and social media superstar—Miles McKenna

Needed content: The first book of its kind for this audience—a stylish LGBTQ+ resource with tips and tricks for coming out Built-in audience: Miles McKenna is a social media icon, with over 2 million combined followers Important subject: For anyone who’s exploring their identity or seeking to understand an amazing queer person in their life

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ctivist Miles McKenna came out on his YouTube channel in 2017, documenting his transition to help other teens navigate their identities and take charge of their own coming-out stories.

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From that wisdom comes Out!, the ultimate coming-out survival guide. Find validation, inspiration,

and support for your questions big and small—whether you’re exploring your identity or seeking to understand the experience of an awesome queer person in your life.

Miles McKenna is an actor and social media icon known for his comedic voice and LGBTQ+ advice and activism. He was recently awarded the Shorty Award for Best LGBTQ+ Account of 2017, headlined two nationwide tours that covered a total of 35 shows, and has creatively collaborated with companies like Google, HBO, ATT, and Lyft.

Find out more on his YouTube channel, MilesChronicles, or on Instagram at @themilesmckenna.

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Aftershocks

S E LLING POINTS Topical subject: With the rise of

BY M A R I S A R E I C H A R DT

A gripping YA novel about two strangers struggling to survive a massive California earthquake

global warming, natural disasters are frequently in the news Survival and hope: Survival stories with strong female leads are doing well in YA Critical acclaim: Marisa’s debut, Underwater, was an Indies Introduce New Voices pick and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly

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hen a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits California, Ruby is trapped in a laundromat with

Charlie, a boy she had her first conversation with only moments before. She can’t see

anything beyond the rubble that she’s trapped beneath, but she’s sure someone will come save them

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soon. As the hours and days tick by, Ruby and Charlie struggle to stay hopeful—and stay alive. Ruby has only Charlie’s voice and her memories to find the hope to keep holding on. Will the two make it out alive? And if they do, what will they have lost to the earthquake? Riveting, tense, and emotionally complex, Aftershocks weaves together the terror and hope of a catastrophic event while showing the ways that disasters can change and unite us.

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Marisa Reichardt was born and raised in Southern California. Her debut novel, Underwater, was an Indies Introduce New Voices pick and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. She lives in Los Angeles with her family, and can usually be found huddled over her laptop in a coffeehouse or swimming in the ocean.

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A CLUE MYSTERY BOOK #2

In the Study with the Wrench

BY D I A N A P E T E R F R E U N D

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The thrilling sequel to the book that Kirkus Reviews called “ingeniously plotted and vastly entertaining,” inspired by the classic board game CLUE!

Perfect for fans of Riverdale: The classic CLUE characters have been vividly reimagined as edgy teens with plenty of secrets, and this trilogy’s twists and turns

PRAISE FOR In the Hall with the Knife “Ingeniously plotted

unravel their sordid stories at an elite boarding school Classic, hit brand: CLUE has

and vastly entertaining.”

been synonymous with murder

—Kirkus Reviews

mystery since 1949; the brand

“Fast-paced.” –School

boasts more than 90 percent

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awareness in key markets

“A smart new series.”

—Publishers Weekly

Top genre: Mysteries continue to top bestseller lists in YA fiction

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HASBRO and its logo, CLUE and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2020 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

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n the aftermath of Headmaster Boddy’s murder, Blackbrook Academy has been thrown into complete disarray. Half the student body hasn’t bothered to return to campus—but those who have

include Orchid, Vaughn, Scarlett, Peacock, Plum, and Mustard, now warily referred to by the other

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students as the Murder Crew.

When another staff member is found dead and an anonymous threat begins to target the group, each of the teen’s opportunistic reasons for sticking around come to light. Orchid’s identity comes under question while Vaughn’s family life takes a turn; Finn and Mustard grow closer; and Scarlett and Beth struggle to turn over new leaves. All of this comes to a dramatic head at Tudor House, with a cliff-hanger that will leave readers eager for the final installment in the series.

Diana Peterfreund is the author of 13 books for adults, teens, and children, including the Secret Society Girl series, the Killer Unicorn series, For Darkness Shows the Stars, and Omega City. Her books have received starred reviews from Booklist, School Library Journal, and VOYA, and her books have been named in Amazon’s Best Books of the Year. She lives outside Washington, DC, with her family.

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S E LLING POINTS Social media maven: JoJo has more than 9 million Instagram

JOJO AND BOWBOW #7

Razzle-Dazzle Babysitters

BY J OJ O S I WA

Babysitting hijinks abound in JoJo and BowBow’s next chapter book adventure!

followers and a growing cohort of fans, the Siwanatorz Anti-bullying advocate: Check out JoJo’s anti-bullying hit music video, “Boomerang,” which has been viewed more than 800 million times Successful series: JoJo and BowBow’s first four fictional adventures have almost 600,000 books in print!!

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hen JoJo introduces Kyra to her fashion designer idol, Goldie Chic, Kyra’s starstruck. Kyra wants to be just like Goldie when she grows up! JoJo and

Kyra quickly fall for Goldie’s wild but adorable three-year-old daughter, Lacey. So when Goldie offers to give Kyra feedback on her own fashion designs in exchange

for babysitting, Kyra agrees in an instant—feedback from a successful designer is 9 Queen 7 8 1 4 1Bs 9 and 7 4 3Honeybees 283

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invaluable, and Lacey is the cutest! After an initially smooth start, babysitting turns out to be more than JoJo and Kyra bargained for, and JoJo must step in to show her friend how to be her own biggest champion.

JoJo Siwa is an entrepreneur, Nickelodeon talent, author, YouTube personality, and former costar of the hit show Dance Moms. She lives and works in Los Angeles. Visit itsjojosiwa.com for more.

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# P E AC E O U T H AT E R Z

BY J OJ O S I WA

JoJo Siwa’s behind-the-scenes memoir and instant New York Times bestseller— now expanded and in paperback!

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S E LLING POINTS Bestseller: The hardcover edition is a New York Times bestseller with more than 325,000 books in print; now JoJo will be able to reach even more fans in paperback Revised and expanded: The paperback will feature an updated look with a hot new cover design and expanded interior content JoJo in the news: Feature stories starring JoJo are appearing in major publications such as the New York Times, Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, TIME, and more

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oJo Siwa’s nonfiction middle-grade debut is the next generation’s version of a real-life Cinderella story: Nebraska girl becomes Hollywood’s belle of the

ball, thanks to her spunky attitude and creative drive. Through the lens of JoJo’s personal experience and playful voice, she digs into themes such as finding your passion, keeping strong in the face of adversity, appreciating your individualism, the importance of being loyal, and never giving up. Most of all, JoJo’s story is meant to inspire young girls to find the courage and confidence to go after their

dreams. Now JoJo’s fans will get an exclusive peek at the last few years of JoJo’s life with a brand-new chapter, including personal photos from her D.R.E.A.M. tour

JoJo Siwa: Things I Love ISBN 978-1-4197-2963-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-2963-8 US $14.99 CAN $18.99 5 1 4 9 9 9 JoJo 7 8 1Loves 4 1 9 7BowBow 29638

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and behind-the-scenes stories. Go Siwanatorz!

JoJo Siwa is an entrepreneur, Nickelodeon talent, author, YouTube personality, and former costar of the hit show Dance Moms. She lives and works in Los Angeles. Visit itsjojosiwa.com for more.

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LUMBERJANES #4 RIGHTS: WORLD

Lumberjanes: Ghost Cabin

S E LLING POINTS Star author: Mientus is a young star who is well-loved in the

BY M A R I KO TA M A K I

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Based on the bestselling graphic novels, this series of middle-grade novels contains all-new adventures

Broadway community and has an impressive reach on social media LGBTQ+ representation: The

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series features a cast of LGBTQ+ characters and will especially appeal to young readers in this

★ “This middle-grade

community

charmer can make

New look: Covers by Veronica

even the coldest,

Fish give the series a fresh new

bleakest day feel

look, while the fun interior art

like a sunny day

from Rian Sygh remains from the

at summer camp.”

hardcover

—Kirkus Reviews “Full of puns,

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adventure, magical

Black-and-white illustrations

creatures, and girl

throughout

power aplenty.”

256 pages

—Booklist

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“A smart, silly, fast-

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paced adventure.” —

Paperback

School Library Journal

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elcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin love their summers at camp. They get to

hang out with their best friends, earn scout badges, annoy their no-nonsense counselor, and go on supernatural adventures. The last book of the novel series shines the spotlight on inseparable pair

Mal and Molly, who find an extra cabin at camp, one that’s full of ghosts!

Mariko Tamaki is a writer known for This One Summer, a Caldecott Honor Book and Printz Award winner, co-created with her cousin Jillian Tamaki, among other works. She lives in Oakland. Visit her at

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marikotamaki.blogspot.com. Brooklyn Allen is a co-creator and the original illustrator for the Lumberjanes series, and a graduate of SCAD. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Visit him at brooklynaallen.tumblr.com.

Lumberjanes created by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Noelle Stevenson & Brooklyn Allen. Lumberjanes ™ and © 2020 Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Noelle Stevenson & Brooklyn Allen. All rights reserved.

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SLAMDOWN TOWN BOOK #1

Game Changer

Slamdown Town

BY TO M M Y G R E E N WA L D

BY M A X W E L L N I C O L L A N D M AT T H E W S M I T H PRAISE FOR Game Changer An Amazon Best Book of the Month YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Junior Library Guild selection “Hand this to your reluctant reader who loves football.” —School Library Connection “Readers who enjoy Tim Green, Mike Lupica, and Kwame Alexander will want to pick this up.”

—School Library Journal

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llie and his older brother, Hollis, have wrestling in their blood: Their mom was a pro whose dreams of stardom were

dashed by a devious opponent. Ollie’s goal in life is to win the golden championship belt for his mom—immediately followed by his other goal: to hang his bully of a brother from the roof by his tighty-whities.

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hirteen-year-old Teddy Youngblood is in a coma fighting for his life after an unspecified football injury at training

camp. His family and friends flock to his bedside to support his

Ollie has resigned himself to a fate

recovery—and to discuss the events leading up to the tragic

of wrestling mediocrity and wet

accident. Was this the result of playing a violent sport, or was

willies . . . until the day Hollis gifts

something more sinister happening on the field that day? Told in an innovative multimedia

Black-and-white spot

him a piece of stale gum and forces

illustrations throughout

him to chew it. Ollie discovers

320 pages

that the gum has an unusual side

304 pages

texts, newspaper articles,

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effect: the ability to physically

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transcripts, an online forum,

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transform Ollie into a pro wrestler.

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As Big Chew, Ollie’s finally able

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to put Hollis in his place and be a star. But when trouble befalls his family, being Big Chew gets a lot more complicated. In the end, Ollie knows he can’t have it all; and it’s only when he asks himself who he really is that he learns what it means to be a champion.

Maxwell Nicoll and Matthew Smith

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and graduates of the School of Visual Arts.

and Teddy’s inner thoughts, Game Changer explores the thrills and risks of America’s most popular sport.

Tommy Greenwald is the author of many books for children and the cofounder of SpotCo Advertising, a

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theatrical and entertainment

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advertising agency in New York City. To read woefully outdated information

are writing partners, screenwriters, 9 781419 738852

format combining dialogue,

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The Accidental Bad Girl

BY M A X I N E K A P L A N

YOUNG ADULT PAPERBACKS

Now in paperback, a riveting YA novel about a good girl gone bad— and what it means to be “bad”

S E LLING POINTS Rave reviews: The hardcover received great reviews, including a starred review from Publishers Weekly, who called it a “sharply

PRAISE FOR The Accidental Bad Girl

written, twisty thriller” Author’s unique background:

★ “Kaplan’s sharply written,

Kaplan is a professional private

twisty thriller . . . deftly

investigator—the perfect person

explores the shades of

to write this story

gray between ‘good’ and ‘bad.’ ” —Publishers Weekly

Timely message: Teens are bombarded with messages

“Cleverly addresses

about what it means to be “good”

sexuality, gender bias,

and “bad”

identity, and rape culture.”

—School Library Journal

Cross promotion: The paperback is publishing alongside Kaplan’s

“Genuine high school

new book, Wench, and includes a

drama, painfully

teaser chapter

inspired by the #MeToo age.” —Kirkus Reviews

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endall Evans starts her senior year friendless and ostracized after a secret hookup becomes embarrassingly public. She plans to keep her head down

until she graduates. But then she discovers her online identity has been hacked

and she’s being framed for stealing from a dealer, and as a result she’s drawn into a tenuous partnership with the mastermind of a drug ring lurking in the shadows of her Brooklyn private school. If she wants to repair her tattered reputation, she’ll have to decide who she really is—and own it. But the longer she plays the role of “bad girl,” the more she becomes her new reputation. Friends and enemies,

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a variety of positions in the publishing world before landing her current job as a

Maxine Kaplan studied English and political science at Oberlin College and held private investigator and author. She lives and writes in Brooklyn, where she caters

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Little Women

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T H E O R I G I N A L C L A S S I C N OV E L F E AT U R I N G P H OTO S F R O M T H E F I L M !

BY LO U I S A M AY A LC OT T

Louisa May Alcott’s timeless text, illustrated with movie stills from Greta Gerwig’s star-studded film adaptation—now with a bonus movie poster

S E LLING POINTS Movie tie-in: Features movie stills and the movie poster from the 2019 film, starring Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Louis Garrel, James Norton, Bob Odenkirk, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Meryl Streep, and Emma Watson Enduring favorite: 150 years after its initial publication, Louisa May Alcott’s classic story continues to captivate readers around the globe Gift appeal: The perfect holiday gift for fans of the book and film alike

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eaders have been falling for the timeless story of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate hardship and adventure in post-Civil War Concord, Massachusetts, for more than 150

years. This new keepsake edition of the classic novel is illustrated throughout with gorgeous blackand-white photos from the film adaptation written for the screen and directed by Greta Gerwig, and starring Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Louis Garrel, James Norton, Bob Odenkirk, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Meryl Streep, and Emma Watson, perfect for a new generation of fans. It is the ultimate introduction to Lousia May’s Alcott’s classic tale as well as a musthave keepsake for fans of the film.

Louisa May Alcott was an American writer and feminist, best known for her enduring childhood classic, Little Women. First published as a serial in the 1860s, the semi-autobiographical text tells the story of her years spent with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts.

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A BOOKISH BOYFRIENDS NOVEL

On the Edge of Gone

Get a Clue

BY T I F FA N Y S C H M I DT

BY C O R I N N E D U Y V I S PRAISE FOR On the Edge of Gone ★ “Life-affirming science fiction with . . . a diverse cast that reflects the real world.”

—Kirkus Reviews ★ “Insightful, suspenseful, and unsettling in its plausibility.” —School Library Journal ★ “Simultaneously heartbreaking and thought-provoking.”

—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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he year is 2035. The comet is due to hit Earth within the hour.

Denise—16, guarded, and autistic—has already given up

hope of survival. Then, by chance, she and her troubled mother find

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shelter on a generation ship whose launch was delayed. But they’re he game’s afoot in the next book of the Bookish Boyfriends series—this

not saved yet. Denise’s sister is missing, the city is flooding, and the

time starring Huck and Winston! After Ms. Gregoire assigns the works

ship is damaged in the aftereffects of the comet impact. In these final

of Sherlock Holmes in English class, a mystery deepens at Reginald R.

days on Earth, while people

Hero High. Huck and Win—Curtis’s younger brother—team up to solve

work frantically on repairing

the case . . . and while the sleuths gather clues, another swoon-worthy romance blooms in the school halls. Perfect for younger readers of YA or

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480 pages

has to discover her sister’s

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whereabouts, her own strengths

squeaky-clean series is sure to charm

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and limits, and whether she’s

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ready to abandon her planet

any reader who’s ever had a book boyfriend of their own.

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Tiffany Schmidt is a former

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sixth-grade teacher. She lives in

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Pennsylvania with her family and

AGES 12 AND UP •

spends her time baking cookies,

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chasing her sons and puggles around

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their backyard, and writing the kissing scenes first. Tiffany is the author of the Bookish Boyfriends series—A

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older readers of middle grade, this

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other books for young adults.

Corinne Duyvis is a novelist, short story writer, and a founder of the website Disability in Kidlit. She’s a graduate of the Clarion West Writers Workshop.

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Her first novel, Otherbound,

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received four starred reviews,

Date with Darcy, The Boy Next Story, and Talk Nerdy to Me—as well as four

for good.

and her follow-up novel, On the Edge of Gone, received three

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starred reviews. She lives in Amsterdam.

A CLUE MYSTERY BOOK #1

In the Hall with the Knife

BY D I A N A P E T E R F R E U N D

RIGHTS: US AND CANADA, ENGLISH

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A murderer could be around every corner in the first book of this thrilling YA trilogy inspired by the board game CLUE—now in paperback!

Perfect for fans of Riverdale: The classic CLUE characters have been vividly reimagined as edgy teens with plenty of secrets, and this trilogy unravels their sordid

PRAISE FOR In the Hall with the Knife “Ingeniously

stories at an elite boarding school Classic, hit brand: CLUE has

plotted and vastly

been synonymous with murder

entertaining.”

mystery since 1949; the brand

—Kirkus Reviews “Fast-paced.” –School Library Connection “A smart new series.”

—Publishers Weekly

boasts more than 90 percent awareness in key markets Top genre: Mysteries continue to top bestseller lists in YA fiction

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HASBRO and its logo, CLUE and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2020 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

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hen a storm strikes at Blackbrook Academy, an elite prep school nestled in the woods of Maine, a motley crew of students—including Beth “Peacock” Picach, Orchid McKee,

Vaughn Green, Sam “Mustard” Maestor, Finn Plum, and Scarlett Mistry—are left stranded on campus with their headmaster. Hours later, his body is found in the conservatory and it’s very clear his death was no accident. With this group of students who are all hiding something, nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a motive for murder. Fans of the CLUE board game and cult classic film will delight in Diana Peterfreund’s modern reimagining of the brand, its characters, and the dark, magnificent old mansion with secrets hidden within its walls.

Diana Peterfreund is the author of 13 books for adults, teens, and children, including the Secret Society Girl series, the Killer Unicorn series, For Darkness Shows the Stars, and Omega City. Her books have received starred reviews from Booklist, School Library Journal, and VOYA, and have been named in Amazon’s Best Books of the Year. She lives outside Washington, DC, with her family.

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â–² From Goodnight, Little Bunny

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Welcome to our first season of books, from the team at Magic Cat. We are a new independent children’s publishing company, based in London and founded by award-winning publishers Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom.

As bookmakers, we make family-friendly non-fiction and gift books, for children from pre-school through middle grade, that speak to our passion for pioneering design and beautiful illustration.

As moms, we believe that books are the best way to put inspiring ideas in the hands and hearts of our children, and that reading with your child is the best way to help them develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

Some of our books explain and explore the world around you; others help you escape altogether and fire your imagination . . . in both cases, we know that the stories we are told in childhood shape the people we grow up to be. Thank you for making us part of that journey. and

Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom have worked together for nearly 10 years.

During this time, the pair have pioneered a renaissance in children’s nonfiction and spawned industry-wide trends for sophisticated illustration styles and innovative formats. Founding Big Picture Press in 2012 (an imprint of Candlewick Press), they launched the imprint with the game-changing children’s title Maps, followed by Animalium and Atlas of Adventures in 2013. Joining Quarto in the same year to found another new children’s imprint, the pair launched Wide Eyed Editions in the US in 2015 with the best-selling title The 50 States before taking the reins of Frances Lincoln Children’s Books. Several more successes followed, including the record-breaking biography series Little People Big Dreams, as well as stand-alone picture book hits such as the award-winning The Bear and the Piano, Grandad Mandela, and John Lennon’s Imagine. Now embarking on a new chapter, the pair have founded independent publishing house Magic Cat, which will build on previous successes and set new boundaries for children’s books with their groundbreaking concepts and inimitable design flair.

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baby animal tales

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S E LLING POINTS Series launch: This is the start of a new series of beautiful and collectible bedtime books, perfect for the youngest readers Unique illustration technique: The blend of manipulated photos

Goodnight, Little Bunny

Goodnight, Little Llama

h g t i , n L d ittle o o G

BY A M A N DA W O O D

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P H OTO G R A P H I C I L LU S T R AT I O N S BY B E C W I N N E L

and illustrations shows how cute these baby animals really are Seasonal promotions: Goodnight, Little Bunny is the perfect addition to any Easter basket

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ISBN 978-1-64700-081-3 PUB MONTH: JANUARY Goodnight, Little Llama ISBN 978-1-4197-4841-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-4841-7 US $12.99 CAN $16.99  5 1 2 9 9

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eet Little Bunny on the day that she ventures out of the burrow for the first

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eet Little Llama, who is about to make a very special friend: a lively chinchilla.

But Llama and Chinchilla are nothing alike. Will

be the perfect bunny: wiggly ears for listening,

they be able to set aside their differences and

a wrinkly nose for sniffing, and big, bouncy feet

be friends? Featuring a unique blend of photos

for hopping. Featuring a unique blend of photos

and illustrations, this adorable book is perfect for

and illustrations, this adorable book is perfect for

bedtime or nap time, with a simple story sure to

bedtime or nap time, with a simple story sure to

give your little one sweet dreams.

give your little one sweet dreams.

Amanda Wood was the founding editor and publisher of Templar for more than 30 years. In her time there, she published and nurtured numerous Kate Greenaway Medal winners, and edited and wrote groundbreaking series such as The Ologies, which have sold more than 19 million copies worldwide. Today she writes and runs her own small press from her home in Surrey. Vikki Chu is a freelance illustrator and pattern designer from Richmond, Virginia, who now lives in New York. Bec Winnel is an accomplished Australian photographic illustrator and artist.

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Old Enough to Save the Planet

BY LO L L K I R BY

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An inspiring look at young climate change activists who are changing the world

RIGHTS: NORTH AMERICA

S E LLING POINTS Important topic: Discover the many elements contributing to climate change, such as food production, pollution, and plastic use Activists of tomorrow: As seen with the world climate strike, young people care about the environment and want to make a change Classroom use: Includes a foreword by Fridays for Future cofounder Kallen Benson and back matter that gives readers the tools to save the planet by making changes at home or at school

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 32 pages WIDTH: 11" • 280mm HEIGHT: 9" • 229mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: FEBRUARY AGES 8 TO 12 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-4197-4914-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-4914-8 US $16.99 CAN $21.99  5 1 6 9 9 9 781419 749148

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I care enough to make a change, I’m old enough to save the planet. he world is facing a climate crisis like we’ve never seen before. And kids around the world are stepping up to raise awareness and try to save the planet. As people saw in the youth climate

strike in September 2019, kids will not stay silent about this subject—they’re going to make a change.

Meet 12 young activists from around the world who are speaking out and taking action against climate change. Learn about the work they do and the challenges they face, and discover how the future of our planet starts with each and every one of us.

Loll Kirby is a teacher based in Bristol. Inspired by her students, she wrote this book for anyone who wants to make a difference. Adelina Lirius is an illustrator whose nature and animal drawings are known around the world for their playfulness and color. She lives in Stockholm, Sweden.

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S E LLING POINTS Added value: Includes a UV

Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts F L A S H L I G H T I L LU M I N AT E S M O R E T H A N 5 0 M AG I C A L B E A S T S !

flashlight that illuminates invisible fantastical creatures on each page. The flashlight will be packaged in a blister pack attached to the front cover

BY P R O F E S S O R M O R T I M E R

I L LU S T R AT E D BY V I C TO N G A I

Use your magic flashlight to reveal magical creatures and immerse yourself in a world of mythology

Perfect gift: Part travel guide, part fantasy guide, See the Supernatural blends history and mythology in a beautiful package.

It’s a great gift for fantasy lovers Travel the world: Includes scenes of 20 famous landmarks from all over the world

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations and fifth color throughout 48 pages WIDTH: 12Ÿ" • 310mm HEIGHT: 10" • 256mm Hardcover, UV flashlight, and clamshell blister pack PUB MONTH: NOVEMBER AGES 8 TO 12 • MIDDLEGRADE FICTION ISBN 978-1-4197-4839-4 ISBN 978-1-4197-4839-4 US $29.99 CAN $37.99  5 2 9 9 9 9 781419 748394

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iscover the fantastical creatures that inhabit famous historical landmarks around the world using the UV flashlight included with the book. Shine the light on 20 real-life locations to

reveal a unicorn galloping along a rainbow in the Black Forest of Germany, come face-to-face with

Bigfoot in Yosemite National Park, and watch a Pegasus soar over the Parthenon in Greece. With more than 50 mythical beasts from around the world, this collection is perfect for any fantasy fan or history lover!

Professor Mortimer, in the words of the bestselling Ology author Emily Hawkins, is an esteemed expert in ancient mythology. He and his daughter, Millie, are based in Oxford, United Kingdom. Victo Ngai is a Gold Medal– winning Society of Illustrators artist. Her style of magical realism is world renowned, crossing advertising, animation, and packaging. Originally from Hong Kong, she lives and works in Los Angeles.

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Slow Down

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5 0 M I N D F U L M O M E N T S I N N AT U R E

BY R AC H E L W I L L I A M S

I L LU S T R AT E D BY F R E YA H A R TA S

Slow down to watch 50 nature stories that command calm and foster mindfulness

S E LLING POINTS Mindful moments: Mindfulness is a popular subject for children’s books, and this book helps foster calm and mindfulness Packed with facts: Each story is told frame by frame, with facts and figures on more than 50 different species, making it the perfect pick for young nature lovers Gifty format: Beautiful illustrations and an oversize trim make this a great gift

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 128 pages WIDTH: 91/5" • 235mm HEIGHT: 11½" • 290mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER AGES 8 TO 12 • MIDDLE-GRADE NONFICTION ISBN 978-1-4197-4838-7 ISBN 978-1-4197-4838-7 US $24.99 CAN $31.99  5 2 4 9 9 9 781419 748387

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ll around us, nature is working wonders. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it’s not always easy to see them . . . In this beautiful illustrated

collection, 50 moments in nature are paused for you to watch them in detail. Then you should go outside, and explore, and see what you find when you take the time to slow down. Gorgeously illustrated, this charming collection celebrates the small wonders happening all around us every day.

Rachel Williams studied literature before becoming an editor and publisher of children’s books. She is also the creator of bestselling natural history and adventure books, including the Atlas of Adventures series and Illuminature.

She lives with her husband and daughter in London. Freya Hartas is a

UK-based children’s book author and illustrator who graduated from Falmouth University in 2014 with first-class honors and a BA in illustration. She lives in the vibrant city of Bristol.

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The Dragon Ark J O I N T H E Q U E S T TO S AV E T H E R A R E S T D R AG O N O N E A R T H

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BY C U R ATO R I A D R AC O N I S

I L LU S T R AT E D BY TO M I S L AV TO M I C

Join the Dragon Protector on her quest to find the rarest dragon in the world

Dragons rule: Dragons are perennially popular Gifty package: The ornate engravings, lush illustrations, oversize format, and gold-foil egg at the end of the book make this the perfect gift for dragon lovers of all ages Mythological compendium: Brings together established dragon folklore and mythology from all over the world—from Ancient Greece to the Amazon

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 80 pages WIDTH: 10ž" • 273mm HEIGHT: 15" • 381mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 8 TO 12 • MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION ISBN 978-1-4197-4837-0 ISBN 978-1-4197-4837-0 US $29.99 CAN $37.99  5 2 9 9 9 9 781419 748370

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ith dragon numbers in rapid decline, time is running out to ensure the survival of the species. Curatoria Draconis, also known as the Dragon Protector, is on a mission to find

the rarest dragon on Earth: the Chinese Celestial Dragon. Aboard the Dragon Ark, you’ll travel all

over the globe and see some of the most incredible dragons—care for Deep-Sea Dragons off the coast of New Zealand, journey into the Amazon Rainforest to spot plant-loving Parvula Dragons, and travel alongside the Ice Dragons in Antarctica. Travel the world to seek out secretive and magnificent beasts, to observe and protect them in their natural habitat.

Curatoria Draconis is the world’s leading dragon conservationist, according to bestselling Ology author Emma Roberts. She travels the world to protect dragon and educate people about them on all continents.

Tomislav Tomic is an illustrator known for his pen-and-ink drawings that are based on Renaissance engraving style. He lives and works in Croatia.

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DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHERS CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Cameron Kids Tate Publishing

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A Is for Apple, Unless . . .

BY TO M L L E W E L LY N

I L LU S T R AT E D BY M A R K H O F F M A N N

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An irreverent and unusual ABCs book featuring a fun and foul cast of characters

An action-packed take on the ABCs theme Illustrated by the same illustrator as Poop Laugh-out-loud funny for readers of all ages

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 32 pages WIDTH: 10" • 254mm HEIGHT: 10" • 254mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: AUGUST AGES 5 TO 7 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-944903-97-8 ISBN 978-1-944903-97-8 US $16.95 CAN $21.95 5 1 7 9 5 9 781944 903978

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is for apple unless you’re being chased by a bloodsucking vampire, then A is for

Aaaaaagghhh!! in this irreverent and unusual ABCs book that will have readers

laughing, but hopefully not vomiting, all the way from A to Zee End. Tom Llewellyn is a writer and the author of several middlegrade novels. He lives with his wife and four kids in Tacoma, Washington. A Is for Apple, Unless . . . is his first, and hopefully

Alphabet Kingdom ISBN 978-1-944903-57-2 ISBN 978-1-944903-57-2 US $24.95 CAN $ 31.95 5 2 4 9 5 9 781944 903572

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not last, picture book. Mark Hoffmann is an award-winning children’s book author-illustrator and fine artist whose books include Poop by Poppy Champignon. He is also a professor of illustration at Montserrat College of Art. He lives in southern New Hampshire with his wife and son.

The Good Song

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A S TO RY I N S P I R E D BY “ S O M E W H E R E OV E R T H E R A I N B O W/ W H AT A W O N D E R F U L W O R L D ”

BY A L E X A N D R I A G I A R D I N O

I L LU S T R AT E D BY P E N E LO P E D U L L AG H A N

A beautiful song comes to life in this story set in Hawaii

S E LLING POINTS A story inspired by the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World” Beloved medley sung by Hawaiian singer, Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo‘ole Includes back matter about the song and the lyrics Second book from Alexandria Giardino, whose Ode to an Onion has been well received

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 32 pages WIDTH: 10" • 254mm HEIGHT: 11½" • 292mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: OCTOBER AGES 5 TO 7 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-944903-83-1 ISBN 978-1-944903-83-1 US $17.95 CAN $22.95 5 1 7 9 5 9 781944 903831

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he day the baby boy was born, on a beautiful Hawaiian island, the world sang him a lullaby.

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What a good song. But what is the good song? The boy listens for it and finds it in his heart and

shares it with the world. Inspired by the medley of the classic songs “Over the Rainbow” and “What a

Wonderful World” sung by Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, the good song is aloha—love.

Alexandria Giardino’s debut picture book, Ode to an Onion, published by Cameron Kids, was inspired by the poet Pablo Neruda and his muse, Matilde. It was a Junior Library Guild selection. She lives in Northern California. Penelope Dullaghan is an illustrator based in Indianapolis. This is her first picture book for Cameron Kids.

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Get Up, Elizabeth!

BY S H I R I N Y I M B R I D G E S

I L LU S T R AT E D BY A L E A M A R L E Y

Even the Queen of England has to get up and groomed to greet the day

S E LLING POINTS Universal theme of getting up—even queens have to get dressed and brush their teeth Fictional but based on fact; Get Up, Elizabeth! includes fun historical details about Queen Elizabeth and Elizabethan grooming

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 32 pages WIDTH: 9½" • 241mm HEIGHT: 9½" • 241mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER AGES 4 TO 7 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-944903-94-7 ISBN 978-1-944903-94-7 US $16.95 CAN $21.95 5 1 6 9 5 9 781944 903947

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et up, Elizabeth! It’s time for the future queen to get out of bed, scrub her face with almond paste, brush her teeth with soot, comb the tangles out of her unruly red hair, get dressed,

and sit still while her ruff is sewn on and her sleeves are pinned. It’s rough rising and shining every day—for queens and kids alike.

Shirin Yim Bridges is the award-winning author of Ruby’s Wish, winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award. In addition, she founded and is the former publisher of Goosebottom Books, which published the series The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Dastardly Dames and The Thinking Girl’s Treasury of Real Princesses. This is her first book for Cameron Kids. She lives in Foster City and Fort Bragg, California.

Alea Marley was born in the UK and has Barbadian roots. She is based in North England, where she illustrates picture books. This is her first book for Cameron Kids.

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Gold

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BY J E D A L E X A N D E R

A modern, wordless version of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” that ends with a delightful twist

S E LLING POINTS Modern twist on a beloved classic story Gold features a three-piece gold cloth case, gold edges, and the color gold

S PECIFICATIONS Two-color illustrations throughout 40 pages WIDTH: 10" • 254mm HEIGHT: 7" • 178mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: AUGUST AGES 3 TO 5 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-944903-95-4 ISBN 978-1-944903-95-4 US $15.95 CAN $19.95 5 1 5 9 5 9 781944 903954

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ALSO AVAIL AB LE hile the three bears are away on a bike ride, Gold comes home from school, makes a big pot of soup, sets the table—for four—and falls asleep on the couch, in this modern version

of the classic folktale of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” featuring Jed Alexander’s exquisite illustrations, and the color gold.

Jed Alexander lives in Davis, California. He is the author and illustrator of Red, also published by Cameron Kids.

Red ISBN 978-1-944903-11-4 ISBN 978-1-944903-11-4 US $15.95 CAN $19.95 5 1 7 9 5 9 781944 903114

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Brown T H E M A N Y S H A D E S O F LOV E

S E LLING POINTS

BY N A N C Y J O H N S O N JA M E S

I L LU S T R AT E D BY C O N S TA N C E M O O R E

Celebrating all the beautiful browns in one child’s colorful family

Rich, poetic language and artistic palette Features an African American child and family #OwnVoices: Written and illustrated by an African American poet and fine artist— their debut picture book

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 32 pages WIDTH: 7½" • 191mm HEIGHT: 10" • 254mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER AGES 3 TO 5 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-944903-98-5 ISBN 978-1-944903-98-5 US $15.95 CAN $19.95 5 1 5 9 5 9 781944 903985

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ama’s brown is chocolate, clear, dark, and sweet. Daddy’s brown is autumn leaf, or like a field of wheat. Granny’s brown is like honey, and Papa’s like caramel. In this loving and lovely ode to the

color brown, a boy describes the many beautiful hues of his family, including his own—gingerbread.

Nancy Johnson James is a writer and educator based in Oakland, California. She has an MFA in creative writing from St. Mary’s College of California. Her poetry has appeared in several print and online

Love Is a Truck ISBN 978-1-937359-86-7 ISBN 978-1-937359-86-7 US $12.95 CAN $16.95 5 1 2 9 5 9 781937 359867

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publications. Her desire is to create children’s literature that is inspiring and liberating. Constance Moore is an artist and educator based in Oakland, California. She has an MFA in interdisciplinary art from Goddard College. She loves teaching elementary school art. She shares her students’ love of color and hopes to transmit their spirit and freshness into her work.

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When You Breathe

BY D I A N A FA R I D

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I L LU S T R AT E D BY B I L LY R E N K L

A poetic and visually breathtaking look at what happens inside your body when you breathe

S E LLING POINTS Beautifully balances science with poetry, both in words and art Illustrator’s work is featured in New York Times contributor Margaret Renkl’s critically acclaimed new book, Late Migrations

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 32 pages WIDTH: 9¼" • 235mm HEIGHT: 11¾" • 298mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER AGES 4 TO 7 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-944903-93-0 ISBN 978-1-944903-93-0 US $17.95 CAN $22.95 5 1 7 9 5 9 781944 903930

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hat happens when you breathe? In this beautiful book, breath—the very air, stardust, the grand molecules of the universe—blossoms in the upside-down tree in your rising chest,

animating and enlivening you. And when you breathe out, you send your song out into the world.

Diana Farid is a staff physician and professor at Stanford, a filmmaker, and a published poet. In addition to poetry, she writes picture books and is working on her first novel in verse. This is her first book for Cameron Kids.

She lives in the Bay Area. Billy Renkl is a fine artist and teaches art and drawing at Austin Peay State University. This is his first book for Cameron Kids. He lives in Tennessee.

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The Little Girl Who Was Afraid of Everything

BY AU R O R A C AC C I A P U OT I

Gently and sensitively

A touching story of friendship, discovery, and overcoming your fears

encourages children to face their fears and help others Deals with anxiety and fear kindly without making the child feel bad about themselves

S PECIFICATIONS 32 pages WIDTH: 7¼" • 184mm HEIGHT: 10" • 254mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER AGES 3 TO 5 • PICTURE BOOK ISBN 978-1-84976-691-3 ISBN 978-1-84976-691-3 US $16.99 CAN $21.99

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ISBN 978-1-8497-6429-2 ISBN 978-1-84976-429-2 US $19.95 CAN $21.95 5 1 9 9 5

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mi is afraid of absolutely everything, but when she meets a creature who needs her help, she puts her fears behind her to make her new friend feel better!

The more she does, the more she realizes what she has been missing until she is no

longer afraid. Then she meets a new creature . . .

Aurora Cacciapuoti is a Sardinian illustrator who studied psychology and art therapy before earning her illustration degree. She uses a mixture of traditional and digital techniques in her work.

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The Weed

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BY Q U E N T I N B L A K E

An inspiring fable about the power of nature, encouraging children and adults alike to care for the environment and each other

S E LLING POINTS An instant classic with beautiful, timeless illustrations bursting from every page Will appeal to all ages A brand-new book by the universally admired illustrator Quentin Blake

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he members of the Meadowsweet family suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves at

the bottom of a giant crack in the earth. With the help

of their pet bird, Octavia, and a magical seed, the family goes on a journey to the surface.

A charming, fantastical story about discovery, the potential for growth, the power of an idea, and the importance of having faith in the nature and the world around us.

ALSO AVAIL AB LE Quentin Blake taught for many years at the Royal College of Art, where he was head of the Illustration Department from 1978 to 1986. He is known for his collaborations with writers such as Russell Hoban and Roald Dahl, and his own creations, such as Mister Magnolia, have contributed to his reputation as one of the world’s leading illustrators and an inspiration for artists everywhere.

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The Big Trip

S E LLING POINTS A funny story about minding our

BY A L E X W I L L M O R E

A brilliantly funny tale about what can happen when you don’t think of others or watch where you’re going

manners and being considerate to those around us Lovable, charming, fun characters Reminds children to be aware of others and their environment— while still having fun!

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ear thinks he is the coolest animal in the forest. He loves to strut his stuff. He loves to do whatever he wants and he never worries about a thing! One day, Bear is doing just this—not

minding where he is going—when he runs into Moose. Moose helps him realize that he should take care to respect others and mind where he is going. But Bear doesn’t care—he does whatever

he wants!

Will Bear listen, or is he about to learn the hard way?

Alex Willmore is a British illustrator whose love of animals and picture books inspired

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him to pursue a career in illustration. He has produced illustrations for publishers, puzzles, picture books, packaging design, children’s clothes, stationery, and greeting cards. He likes to work both digitally and traditionally in a number of different styles but always likes the final outcome to have a real sense of fun!

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The Ride!

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BY G U I L H E R M E K A R S T E N

A wonderfully humorous story, playing on repetitions that will delight children!

S E LLING POINTS Brilliant illustrations and lots to spot Great, funny characters!

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surfer gives a ride to a soon-to-be married diver, a tired superhero, a bored alligator, a wanted criminal, and a scared little girl . . . But will the occupants of the

increasingly crowded car make it to the beach?

Guilherme Karsten was born and lives in Blumenau, Brazil. In addition to publishing picture books in multiple languages, he works in fashion, graphic design, and editorial illustration.

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The Vendome Press Cameron Books Éditions de La Martinière Editions BPI Global Golf Group Ducasse Édition Booth-Clibborn Editions V&A Publishing Tate Publishing SelfMadeHero Lucky Spool

Pietro Cicognani

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ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

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P H OTO G R A P H Y BY F R A N C E S C O

F O R E W O R D BY I S A B E L L A R O S S E L L I N I

The country houses, city dwellings, and seaside houses of master architect Pietro Cicognani

S E LLING POINTS The first monograph on the residential work of the firm Cicognani Kalla Architect Features interiors designed by Isabel López-Quesada, Peter Marino, Frank de Biasi, Windsor Smith, Mac II, Tino Zervudachi, and Genevieve Faure, among others Illustrated with specially commissioned photography as well as site plans and floor plans Includes a foreword by actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini, one of Cicognani’s devoted clients

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PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ARCHITECTURE • or 30 years, Italian-born Pietro Cicognani has been designing highly customized and exquisitely crafted

country houses, city apartments, outbuildings, pool houses, and even garden plans for an A-list clientele. In the first monograph of his work, some 20 of his notable

INTERIOR DESIGN ISBN 978-0-86565-387-0 ISBN 978-0-86565-387-0 US $70.00 CAN $88.00 5 7 0 0 0 9 780865 653870

projects are featured, including a converted barn complex on Long Island, a sprawling estate in upstate New York, a chic minimalist town house in Manhattan, and a romantic seaside house and elaborate garden in the Hamptons.

Whether new construction or gut renovation, each project is designed in collaboration with the finest artisans, craftspeople, and exceptional interior designers. Illustrated with photographs by Francesco Lagnese, as well as site and floor plans and drawings, the book includes a foreword

by Isabella Rossellini, whose country home Cicognani

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designed.

Karen Bruno is a journalist specializing in architecture, interior and garden design. Her work appears in the Wall Street Journal, Veranda, AD, and other publications.

Internationally renowned photographer Francesco Lagnese’s work appears regularly in Veranda, Elle Decor, AD, House Beautiful, and Town & Country. His most recent book is Tom Scheerer: More Decorating.

THE VENDOME PRESS

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Katie Ridder MORE ROOMS

S E LLING POINTS Katie Ridder is regularly included in the annual lists of top designers by Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and New York magazine

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A new trove of interiors from leading interior designer Katie Ridder, featuring her singular take on color, texture, pattern, proportion, and scale

Her first book, Katie Ridder Rooms, received wide acclaim and has been reprinted multiple times Ridder has more than 62,500 followers and Piasecki has more than 8,000 followers on Instagram Ridder’s work has been published in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Town & Country, Veranda, and the New York Times Dominique Browning is a founder and director of Moms Clean Air Force, a million-member group united against climate change and air pollution that is part of the Environmental Defense Fund

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old combinations of primary and secondary colors; exquisitely crafted trims, embroidery, lampshades, and

countless accessories (all designed by Ridder); imaginative room

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surfaces from silver leaf to custom stenciling. These are but a

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few of the signature elements of a Katie Ridder interior. Katie

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Ridder: More Rooms explores Ridder’s unique aesthetic room

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by room to underscore the astounding breadth and depth of her decorating ingenuity. The illuminating text by Jorge Arango details Ridder’s singularly creative approach to the essential elements of each room, including furniture plan, color, lighting, finishes, pattern, layering, and scale. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs by Eric Piasecki and featuring an introduction by longtime editor in chief of House & Garden

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Dominique Browning, Katie Ridder: More Rooms provides endless inspiration for design aficionados.

Jorge Arango has written about interior design and architecture for more than 35 years. His work has appeared in House & Garden, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Interiors, Luxe, and

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1stdibs.com’s Introspective, among others. He lives in Portland, Maine. Cape Cod native Eric Piasecki lives in New York City. He contributes regularly to Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other magazines.

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Markham Roberts

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More thoughts on decorating from one of today’s most versatile and accomplished interior designers, illustrated with his latest projects

the AD 100 list of top designers annually since 2014 His work appears regularly in AD, House Beautiful, Vogue, Veranda, Southern Accents, and Cabana and has been featured in numerous best-of design

“A master of timeless

books, including Inspired Design:

American style” —Vogue

The 100 Most Important Interior Designers of the Past 100 Years, Interior Design Master Class, and Domino: The Book of Decorating Roberts has more than 11,500 Instagram followers He is a popular speaker on interior design

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ISBN 978-0-86565-385-6 ISBN 978-0-86565-385-6 US $70.00 CAN $88.00 5 7 0 0 0 arkham Roberts is renowned for his boundless creativity and ability to work in a wide range of styles. In this, his

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second book, he examines his working method, identifying the

key elements of a project and explaining how he addresses them. He begins with his top priority: taking into account his clients’ point of view by interpreting their needs and reflecting their style. Other elements include establishing a sense of place, layering and embellishing to make spaces more personal and interesting, acknowledging the need for practicality in materials, and doing the unexpected, from upholstering walls to mixing disparate materials and styles of furniture. Throughout, specially commissioned photographs illustrate his solutions to the challenges each of these elements poses. He concludes the

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book with a chapter on a single project that encompasses all of the elements.

Markham Roberts trained with the renowned decorator Mark Hampton before opening his own firm in 1997. Since then, he has earned the reputation as one of the top decorators of his generation. Alison Levasseur is the Interiors and Garden editor at Architectural Digest. Nelson Hancock works as a photographer, curator, and professor of photography and cultural anthropology.

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Markham Roberts ISBN 978-0-86565-312-2 ISBN 978-0-86565-312-2 US $60.00 CAN $69.00 5 6 0 0 0 9 780865 653122

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Summer to Summer H O U S E S BY T H E S E A

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Seaside vacation homes are

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Whether ultramodern or hundreds of years old, every one of these summer houses is brimming with idiosyncratic style

enormously popular and aspirational This book reunites the team behind Vendome’s highly successful Out East: Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons Many of the houses were designed by leading decorators and architects, including Tom Scheerer, David Netto, Meg Braff, Jeffrey Bilhuber, and Norman Foster

S PECIFICATIONS 325 color photographs 360 pages WIDTH: 9¼" • 235mm HEIGHT: 12" • 305mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: JUNE INTERIOR DESIGN ISBN 978-0-86565-381-8 ISBN 978-0-86565-381-8 US $75.00 CAN $94.00 5 7 5 0 0 9 780865 653818

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rom the rocky coast of Maine to the sandy beaches of the Hamptons, from Nantucket to Newport, from

Fire Island to Fishers Island, from Martha’s Vineyard to Provincetown, summer houses are as varied in style as the people who take to the beach as soon as the temperature

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climbs. In this lushly illustrated book, Jennifer Ash Rudick has sought out 25 of the best. She invites us into an Isamu Noguchi–designed home in Northeast Harbor and Apple Parish Bartlett’s cozy multigenerational house in Dark Harbor. We imagine relaxing on the porch of a Nantucket house designed by Tom Scheerer, taking in the view of

Out East: Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons ISBN 978-0-86565-337-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-86565-337-5 US $75.00 CAN $95.00 5 7 5 0 0

Long Island Sound through the glass curtain wall of a house on Fishers Island, and feeling snug in a Provincetown cottage. All we need to do is kick off our shoes and let the sun-kissed pages of Summer to Summer wash over us.

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Jennifer Ash Rudick, design editor-at-large for Galerie magazine and a contributor to Veranda, is the author of Palm Beach Chic and Out East. She produced the

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Emmy-nominated documentary Iris and the documentary

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Scandalous. She lives in New York City and Southampton, NY. Tria Giovan is a lifestyle photographer whose books include Out East. Her work has appeared in numerous publications. She lives in Sag Harbor and New York City.

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Sean Scherer’s Kabinett & Kammer C R E AT I N G AU T H E N T I C I N T E R I O R S

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Interior designer, artist, and collector Sean Scherer shares his secrets about applying the principles of two-dimensional art to home design

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S E LLING POINTS Scherer’s interiors have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, Elle Decor, and World of Interiors, among many other publications His store, Kabinett & Kammer—a contemporary curiosity shop of antiques, natural wonders, and art in upstate New York—is a favorite resource among dealers Scherer has 14,000 followers on Instagram; Abranowicz has more than 12,000

S PECIFICATIONS 200 color photographs 208 pages WIDTH: 9¼" • 235mm HEIGHT: 12" • 305mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER INTERIOR DESIGN ISBN 978-0-86565-382-5 ISBN 978-0-86565-382-5 US $35.00 CAN $44.00 5 3 5 0 0 9 780865 653825

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ean Scherer’s Kabinett & Kammer is equally a celebration and a guide to both collecting and showing how lively design

can integrate disparate objects into beautifully layered ensembles.

Scherer’s interiors feature vintage display cabinets housing discarded collections of whittled songbirds, stunning 19th-century maps and school teaching aids, ferns in cast-iron planters, and photomurals. The effect is a supercharged nod to American Gothic heightened by Scherer’s sophisticated palette and sense of proportion. Each photograph by William Abranowicz is a lesson on color

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and texture, focal points, and room size. Though styles fluctuate and tastes are unique, the principles of design are immutable, and good design is good design.

Sean Scherer’s paintings have been shown extensively in North America and Europe. He moved from New York to the Catskills in 2002 and opened his store, Kabinett & Kammer.

American Originals ISBN 978-0-86565-359-7 ISBN 978-0-86565-359-7 US $65.00 CAN $82.00

He teaches art at SUNY Oneonta. William Abranowicz’s photographs are in collections worldwide and have appeared in nearly every major publication. His books include American Originals: Creative Interiors. Anderson Cooper is the anchor of the CNN news show Anderson Cooper 360°.

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Natural Elegance ISBN ISBN: 978-0-86565-372-6 978-0-86565-372-6 US $60.00 CAN $75.00 5 6 0 0 0 9 780865 653726

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Décors Barbares T H E E N C H A N T I N G I N T E R I O R S O F N AT H A L I E FA R M A N - FA R M A

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An enchanting design bible showcasing textile designer Nathalie Farman-Farma’s much sought-after bohemian-inspired interior stylings

decorative style has been featured in Vogue, Cabana, AD, and the New York Times, among others Farman-Farma’s clients include Lauren Santo Domingo, Tory Burch, and influential interior designer and Town & Country contributing editor David Netto,

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who writes the foreword to

need to know.” —Vogue

this book Farman-Farma’s design studio Décors Barbares has 20,000 followers on Instagram Photographer Miguel FloresVianna has more than 85,000 followers on Instagram; his books include A Wandering Eye and Haute Bohemians, which was named book of the year by T Magazine

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refreshing antidote to the contrived nature of much contemporary interior design, the textiles and decoration

of Nathalie Farman-Farma have gained a devoted following

among celebrity and socialite clients for their folkloric charm and romantic exuberance. Drawing on the enchantment of fairy tales and cultures spanning Persia, Central Asia, and Russia, FarmanFarma creates exquisitely detailed fabrics and uses them to

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conjure interiors infused with warmth and natural charisma.

Farman-Farma’s townhouse and studio in London and her

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family homes in Connecticut and Lake Tahoe feature in this captivating volume, forming the backdrop for her Décors Barbares range of fabrics, as well as her vast collection of antique textiles, costumes, and jewelry.

Nathalie Farman-Farma was raised in Paris and

Haute Bohemians ISBN 978-0-86565-339-9 ISBN 978-0-86565-339-9 US $65.00 CAN $75.00 5 6 5 0 0

Greenwich, Connecticut. She studied at Brown and Columbia before working as associate editor for The New Yorker. She founded her studio, Décors Barbares, in 2010 in London, where she lives with her husband, Amir,

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and their two children. Miguel Flores-Vianna has been a photographer, writer, and editor for more than 20 years.

His work is regularly published in AD and Cabana. He lives in London.

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Table with a View

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T H E H I S TO RY A N D R E C I P E S O F N I C K ’ S C OV E

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P H OTO G R A P H Y BY F R A N K I E F R A N K E N Y

Northern California’s historic Nick’s Cove restaurant brings you the finest in seasonal farm-to-table and seafood cuisine

S E LLING POINTS Nick’s Cove is an award-winning restaurant that offers top-quality seasonal and locally sourced cuisine on the Marin coast Executive Chef Kua Speer is a rising star in the Northern California culinary world Nick’s Cove social media: Twitter, @nickscove, 1,700 followers; Facebook, @nickscove, 6,100 followers; Instagram, @nickscove, 5,500 followers

S PECIFICATIONS More than 60 recipes Color photographs throughout 192 pages WIDTH: 8½" • 216mm HEIGHT: 10" • 254mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER FOOD & DRINK ISBN 978-1-944903-65-7 ISBN 978-1-944903-65-7 US $24.95 CAN $31.95 5 2 4 9 5 9 781944 903657

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ick’s Cove, perched alongside beautiful Tomales Bay, opened its doors in the 1930s and has been a Northern California destination ever since.

Table with a View: The History and Recipes of Nick’s Cove celebrates the historic restaurant, bar, and inn’s award-winning cuisine, which features fresh seafood, locally sourced meats, and seasonal produce from their on-site farm and garden, the Croft. Inspired by the area’s serene natural beauty and abundant resources, the restaurant’s dishes reflect the perfect combination of comfort and refinement, embracing an elegant approach to hearty farm-to-table cuisine. From new takes on classics such as Oysters Nickerfeller and Crab Benedict to hearty fare like Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese and Seared Duck with Blackberry Sauce, Table

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with a View is much more than a cookbook—it’s a celebration of a cultural heritage in a region shaped largely by its culinary bounty.

Dena Grunt is president of Highway 1 Hospitality and oversees all aspects of operations at the company’s Northern California businesses. She lives in Petaluma, California, with her husband and son. Frankie Frankeny is a San Francisco–based food and lifestyle photographer whose work has been featured in over 70 cookbooks.

Season ISBN 978-1-944903-37-4 ISBN 978-1-944903-37-4 US $50.00 CAN $63.00 5 5 0 0 0 9 781944 903374

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Mary Lovelace O’Neal WHALES, A ROMANCE . . .

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A look at the work, influence, and legacy of the legendary artist and educator

Mary Lovelace O’Neal is a groundbreaking and widely respected figure in the art world Companion book to a landmark exhibition, featuring the artist’s work spanning the last 30 years, at the popular Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) in San Francisco running March 25–Aug. 23, 2020 MoAD social media: Facebook, @moadsanfrancisco, 14,000 followers; Twitter, @MoADsf, 5,500 followers; Instagram, @moadsf, 22,000 followers

S PECIFICATIONS Color photographs throughout 80 pages WIDTH: 12" • 305mm HEIGHT: 14" • 356mm Hardcover with jacket PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER ART ISBN 978-1-951836-02-3 ISBN 978-1-951836-02-3 US $29.95 CAN $37.95 5 2 9 9 5 9 781951 836023

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resenting an influential body of work that was created after the artist viewed rhapsodic whales in the Pacific Ocean and the

San Francisco Bay in the 1970s, the abstracted landscapes in Mary Lovelace O’Neal: Whales, A Romance . . . explode in expressionist physicality. As professor emerita of the University of California–Berkeley’s

Art Studio Department—a first for an African American woman at the time—Lovelace O’Neal has become renowned as an important educator and painter of activist abstractions that have inspired countless artists in the Bay Area, nationally, and globally. Constantly experimenting with form, color, and figuration to engage in cultural and artistic conversations on behalf of social justice, Lovelace O’Neal presents an oeuvre that continuously subverts the expectations imposed on black artists, as well as defines the cultural power of minimalism and abstract expressionism.

Emily A. Kuhlmann is the director of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs at the Museum of the African Diaspora. Erin Jenoa Gilbert is the curator of African American Manuscripts at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.

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The Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook

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The Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook has stood the test of time—and it works for any low-carb diet!

The Drinking Man’s Diet and The Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook have sold more than 2.4 million copies between them, and have been translated into 13 languages Charmingly retro but still relevant; though crafted in the days of the three-martini lunch, Cameron’s diet echoes today’s low-carb craze (the Keto diet being its latest iteration) Highlights the importance of balance and levity in an era of strict and serious diets

S PECIFICATIONS 200 recipes 192 pages WIDTH: 5½" • 140mm HEIGHT: 8" • 203mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER FOOD & DRINK ISBN 978-1-951836-03-0 ISBN 978-1-951836-03-0 US $16.95 CAN $21.95 5 1 6 9 5

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n 1964, Robert Cameron wrote The Drinking Man’s Diet, a little book of practical dieting wisdom that, together with its com-

panion, The Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook, have sold more than

2.4 million copies. The cookbook—now rereleased with a fresh design—digs deep, providing you with examples of Cameron’s tried-and-true approach to eating and living well: by reducing your intake of carbs, you don’t have to cut out that wine or cocktail. The Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook scrutinizes the carbs for you, presenting more than 200 recipes, carefully planned menus, and a handy carbohydrate table that will keep you on track—and keep you at the party. With low-carb approaches to appetizers, main courses, desserts, and even your neglected best friend, bread, Cameron proves that cocktail hour need not

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be your dietary downfall.

Robert Cameron was the founder and former publisher of Cameron + Company. His books include The Drinking Man’s Diet and its companion cookbook, as well as the Above series of aerial photography books, the first of which was Above San Francisco, published in 1969. Cameron passed away in 2009 at the age of 98, after nearly 50 years of faithfully following his Drinking Man’s Diet.

The Drinking Man’s Diet, 50th Anniversary Edition ISBN 978-1-937359-59-1 ISBN 978-1-937359-59-1 US $12.95 CAN $16.95 5 1 2 9 5 9 781937 359591

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Beyond the Uncanny Valley B E I N G H U M A N I N T H E AG E O F A I

S E LLING POINTS The de Young Museum has

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M AT T E O PA S Q U I N E L L I , A N D TO B I A S R E E S

An investigation of the cultural and academic discourse around new technology through a lens of artistic practice

an impressive social media following (@deyoungmuseum): 107, 500 followers on Facebook; 220,700 on Twitter; and 110,000 on Instagram Artists featured includes Zach Blas, Ian Cheng, Simon Denny, Stephanie Dinkins, Forensic Architecture, Pierre Huyghe, Agnieszka Kurant, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Lawrence Lek, Trevor Paglen, Hito Steyerl, Martine Syms, and Christopher Kulendran Thomas As AI continues to become increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, understanding its origins and nuances is both critical and comforting

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n 1970 Japanese engineer Masahiro Mori introduced the concept of the “uncanny valley” as a terrain of existential uncertainty that humans experience when confronted with autonomous

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and evaluate our data, the question of what it means to be human has shifted.

The featured artists mine the tropes and modalities of AI and machine learning for critical and aesthetic potential, proposing new ways of thinking about intelligence, nature, and artifice.

Claudia Schmuckli is curator in charge of contemporary art and programming at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Yuk Hui is on the faculty at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Janna Keegan is assistant curator of contemporary art at FAMSF. Matteo Pasquinelli is professor of media philosophy at the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. Tobias Rees is the founding director of the Transformations of the Human department at the Berggruen Institute in Los Angeles.

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Introspection

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A celebration of IRO, the Paris-based brand with 15 years of edgy, chic fashion

S E LLING POINTS 20 photographic campaigns by major names in fashion: Benoît Peverelli, Karim Sadli, Alex Cayle, Claudia Knoepfel A coffee table book of arty photographs, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the French brand launched in 2005 A brand renowned from Soho to Los Angeles, London to Seoul, through Lebanon and Turkey

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n 2005, two brothers with a background in the music industry decided to channel their love for sound into

a different medium: fashion. Laurent and Arik Britton’s Paris-based brand IRO remixes Parisian sophistication with New York sass, a look that’s both chic and rock ’n’ roll. Introspection marks IRO’s 15th anniversary and highlights the spirit of a brand that has influenced style worldwide, with more than 45 stores in New York City, Los

Angeles, Miami, and beyond. This beautifully designed book features 20 fashion campaigns photographed by major names including Benoît Peverelli, Karim Sadli, and Alex Cayley, among others. Accompanying essays by fashion writer Laurence Benaïm showcase the brand’s identity and follow the designers throughout the making of a campaign.

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Journalist and fashion writer Laurence Benaïm has written many books including Yves Saint Laurent: A Biography, Women in Dior: Portraits of Elegance, and René Lacoste.

She created the style supplement for Le Monde and has contributed to Vogue and Marie Claire. She is an editorial adviser for Le Figaro.

Azzaro: Fifty Years of Glitter ISBN 978-1-4197-2879-2 ISBN 978-1-4197-2879-2 US $55.00 CAN $66.00 UK 5 5£40.00 500 9 781419 728792

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Calissons Nougats from Le Roy René

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New, accessible versions of

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traditional recipes for calissons

Delectable history of Provence’s traditional sweets, with 25 modern recipes

and nougats, which are internationally renowned French delicacies Participation of famous chefs including Christophe Felder Le Roy René is a well-known French manufacturer of calissons with a rich history

S PECIFICATIONS 100 color photographs 160 pages WIDTH: 7½" • 191mm HEIGHT: 10" • 254mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER FOOD & DRINK ISBN 978-1-4197-5074-8 ISBN 978-1-4197-5074-8 US $27.50 CAN $34.50 UK 5 2£19.99 750 9 781419 750748

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he history of the calisson, a traditional French candy, is said to have begun as early as the middle of the 15th century in

the Count of Provence, when confectioners created a new treat

made out of Provencal almonds. Centuries later, calissons, along with nougats, are still a part of Provence’s gastronomic heritage that is enjoyed today.

Calissons Nougats from Le Roy René takes us through

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this history, from the making of the candy with the harvest of almonds and melons to the secrets and stories of the 100-yearold leading French manufacturer Le Roy René. The book also features 25 modern, accessible recipes combining calissons, black nougat, and white nougat from five prominent chefs: Laila Aouba, Christophe Felder, Patrice Gelbart, Stéphane Jégo, and

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Georgiana Viou. Filled with beautiful photographs, Calissons Nougats from Le Roy René gives a taste of these renowned confections in a different yet delectable way.

Marie-Catherine de La Roche has been a lifestyle journalist for 10 years and is a contributor to Le Figaro. Marie-Pierre Morel is a photographer for print media and publishing. Sophie Brissaud is a cook, author of culinary books, and food columnist,

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The French Chef Handbook LA CUISINE DE REFERENCE

The French Chef The book that revolutionized the learning Handbook of cooking by offering solid techniques

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cooking techniques: More than

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The book that revolutionized the learning of cooking by offering solid techniques to beginners—a bestseller in the French chef community, now in English!

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S E LLING POINTS Includes reviews of America’s top 100 golf courses Foreword by Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore

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USA features superb photographs and detailed reviews of America’s finest courses. Revised and updated with new reviews and all-new images, it remains the most comprehensive directory ever published on the nation’s outstanding golf layouts.

Included are reviews of the top 100 courses in the United States, as well as important hidden gems and a number of restored Golden Age masterpieces. Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters Champion, and his design partner, Bill Coore, contribute an insightful foreword.

They are the leading architects in golf, and their courses feature prominently in the book.

Completely revised and updated with the best new golf courses in America, Planet Golf USA will provide many hours of essential reading for any active or armchair golfer and is a perfect addition to any golfer’s library.

Darius Oliver is an author, publisher, and acclaimed golf course designer who has traveled to nearly 2,000 golf courses worldwide for his Planet Golf series. Ben Crenshaw is a two-time Masters Champion. Bill Coore is a renowned golf architect.

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Opera Pâtisserie

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The latest French patisserie cookbook from award-winning French pastry chef Cédric Grolet

S E LLING POINTS The eagerly awaited second book from an award-winning young chef who’s a social media sensation with 1.4 million followers on Instagram His first book, Fruit: The Art of Pastry, has been an enormous success in France and internationally (translated into 10 languages) The November opening of his new shop, Opéra par Cédric Grolet, has been covered worldwide

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Cédric Grolet, into the world of boulangerie-pâtisserie.

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This book coincides with the opening of his new shop in the Opéra district in the heart of Paris.

Far from the haute couture pastries designed at palace hotels, with Opera Pâtisserie, Grolet returns to the essentials with a collection of hearty and accessible recipes. Follow your senses through the pages to discover the very best French recipes for viennoiseries, breads, biscuits, pastries, and frozen fruit sorbets. From croissant to mille-feuille, from tarte tatin to éclairs, the book features 100 fully illustrated desserts we all love.

Recipes are organized into chapters that follow the rhythm of the day. At 7 a.m., it’s time for viennoiseries

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Opera Pâtisserie is the indispensable book for every pastry lover!

Cédric Grolet was named the World’s Best Pastry Chef.

He is executive pastry chef at Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse in Paris and at his shop, La Pâtisserie du Meurice.

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Arabia’s most acclaimed Arabia’s most acclaimed contemporary artist artist contemporary An An unprecedented unprecedented portrait portrait of of

modern Saudi Saudi Arabia Arabia and and the the modern

BY A AH HM MEED DM MAT ATEERR BY

Saudi Arabia’s leading artist unlocks the complexity of the modern Middle East through his extraordinary personal and historical archives

Gulf; exploring exploring religion, religion, oil, oil, Gulf; geopolitics, and and regional regional confl conflict ict geopolitics, from 1979 1979 to to the the present present moment moment from of major social transformation in of major social transformation in the Kingdom Kingdom the Drawing Drawing on on four four decades decades of of the the

artist’s personal personal and and historical historical artist’s archives to to explore explore one one of of the the archives most talked-about, yet least most talked-about, yet least understood societies societies on on earth earth understood

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backdrop of of 40 40 years years of of transformation transformation and and confl conflict ict backdrop across the the Arabian Arabian Gulf Gulf and and Islamic Islamic world. world. A A doctordoctoracross turned-artist, Ahmed Ahmed Mater Mater has has continually continually confronted confronted turned-artist, his traditional traditional context. context. Here, Here, he he explores explores Arab Arab and and his Islamic society society in in an an era era of of globalization globalization and and social social Islamic upheaval to to uncover uncover the the unoffi unofficial cial histories histories that that have have upheaval shaped the the present. present. Mapping Mapping his his life life and and work work on on aa shaped historical timeline, timeline, the the book book off offers ers an an unprecedented unprecedented historical insight into into changes changes forged forged by by and and in in the the Kingdom, Kingdom, insight and its its signifi significance cance in in world world religion, religion, culture, culture, and and geogeoand politics.

Celebrating 20 years of Mater’s art-making, politics. Celebrating 20 years of Mater’s art-making, organizing, and and activism, activism, this this book book is is not not only only aa organizing, mid-career survey of an essential artist, it is an an urgent urgent mid-career survey of an essential artist, it is prognosis of of aa society society in in dramatic dramatic transition. transition. prognosis Born in in 1979, 1979, when when Islamic Islamic revolution revolution reconfi reconfigured gured Born the region, region, and and trained trained as as aa community community doctor doctor on on the

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The Game: All Things Trump

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BY A N D R E S S E R R A N O A N A / P O L I T I C A L P R OJ E C T

Controversial American artist Andres Serrano asks the queston: Who is Donald Trump?

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S E LLING POINTS Revealing portrait of Donald Trump by controversial American artist Andres Serrano Featuring more than 500 of Trump’s own signed and branded objects, an extraordinary insight into the man, the empire, and the ego Includes introduction by Pulitzer Prize winning art critic, Jerry Saltz, who called the project “the greatest portrait made of anybody by anybody in the 21st Century” Additional essays by Andres Serrano and writer-journalist Eleanor Heartney Edited by a/political director, Becky Haghpanah-Shirwan and Stephen Stapleton

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efore Donald Trump was president, he was Donald Trump. The Game: All Things Trump is a journey through the world Donald Trump created for himself starting

in the 1980s. His brand, his name, his casinos, his hotels, his products, his everything. Among the 1,000-plus objects (of which more than 500 are shown here) amassed from auctions, eBay, and word of mouth are some of Trump’s greatest hits including Trump Shuttle, Trump Vodka, Trump University,

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Trump Steaks and the Ego sign from the Ego Lounge at the Taj Mahal. The scope of the project is as vast as Donald Trump’s reach has been, showing that long before he became president, Donald Trump wrapped himself around America and called it his.

Born on August 15, 1950, in New York, the American artist Andres Serrano first came to public attention with his controversial work Piss Christ (1987), depicting a crucifix submerged in the artist’s urine. Other notorious projects include photographs of recently deceased bodies, and a series of portraits of Ku Klux Klan members. In the late ’80s and early ’90s his works were a flashpoint in what became known as the “culture wars,” inspiring a national debate on freedom of expression and the public funding of controversial art in America.

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Autumn

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BY K I R S T E E N M C S W E I N

An elegant gift book celebrating all the joys of autumn, spanning several centuries, and featuring a wide variety of works from the Tate collection

S E LLING POINTS Spans several centuries and features a wide variety of artists from Thomas Gainsborough and James Tissot to Susan Hiller and Paula Rego A beautiful publication, perfect as a gift or memento

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ollowing Tate’s recent Winter publication, this new selection of works examines some of the most beautiful,

transformative, and amusing expressions of the autumn season

drawn from Tate’s collection. Divided into key themes—“Fields of Gold,” “A Bountiful Harvest,” “Leisure,” “Symbolism,” “Bump in the Night,” and “Abstraction”—this little book considers how the traditional season of harvest and falling leaves has influenced artists over centuries.

Works of art—including paintings, drawings, sculptures, illustrations, and installations—are punctuated by brief captions adding background detail or additional information about the art, the artists, and their subjects. Featured artists include Barbara

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Hepworth, Salvador Dalí, John Singer Sargent, Paula Rego, and Edward Burra.

Sometimes traditional, sometimes contemporary, often beautiful, and occasionally telling, placed together these beautiful images create a fascinating journey through the visual

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Fields of Gold

portrayal of autumn in Western art.

During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries it was fashionable for wealthy young men to go on the so-called ‘Grand Tour’, during which they travelled around Europe studying relics. A favourite trip was to Rome in October to see the ancient ruins, following in the footsteps of seventeenthcentury artists such as the French landscape painter Claude Lorrain. His gold-lit paintings of classical antiquities were studied in their original settings and season.

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Back in England, autumn scenery commanded a new appreciation and almost a hundred years later, autumn landscapes still reigned supreme. In 1833, the great British painter of the seasons John Constable said, ‘Autumn only is called the painter’s season, from the great richness of the colours of the dead and decaying foliage, and the peculiar tone and beauty of the skies.’

curator for interpretation at Tate Britain and is author of Tate Britain:

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The rich golds, reds, yellows and browns of the outside world are a gift for the landscape painter, and the subject has been tackled masterfully by the artists whose work is displayed on the following pages.

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Yayoi Kusama

Lavishly illustrated survey of

Kusama’s whole career Includes essays by leading

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A definitive monograph on Japan’s most famous living artist

international critics Presents the full breadth of the artist’s practice Reissue of the seminal book that accompanied the first major retrospective of the artist’s work in Britain in 2012

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ayoi Kusama is arguably Japan’s most famous living artist. Her originality, innovation, and powerful desire to communicate have

propelled her through a career that has spanned six decades. During this time, Kusama has explored painting, printmaking, photography, collage, film and video, performance and installation, and product design.

From the late 1950s to the early 1970s Kusama lived in New York and

was at the forefront of many artistic innovations in the city. Returning to Japan in her 40s, she rebuilt her career, waiting years for the international recognition she has recently achieved. In her ninth decade her imagination remains richly creative and she continues to extend the range of her practice.

Having accompanied the first major retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work to be staged in the UK, this lavishly illustrated book features

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an introductory essay by Frances Morris, director of Tate Modern, as well as four other substantial essays by leading international critics. Topics covered include Kusama’s time in New York, her career after her return to Japan, her installation works, and an exploration of her art from a psychoanalytical point of view.

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Frances Morris is director of Tate Modern. Jo Applin is head of the History of Art Department at The Courtauld Institute of Art. Juliet Mitchell is professor emerita of psychoanalysis and gender studies at the University of Cambridge. Mignon Nixon is professor of modern and contemporary art at University College London.

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Magdalena Abakanowicz

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A stunning exploration of an extraordinary and unique body of work

S E LLING POINTS First publication to explore the impact of Abakanowicz as environmental sculpture Highlights Abakanowicz’s major contribution to sculpture, installation art, and the international fiber art movement Includes newly commissioned immersive photography and gorgeous textural details

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E XHIB ITION SCHE DULE Tate Modern, June 17–Sept 13, 2020 agdalena Abakanowicz (1930–2017) was a Polish sculptor and fiber artist, most notable for her use

of textiles as a sculptural medium. In the 1960s and ’70s she wove sisal in intense colors to create towering, hanging pieces that radically expanded the field of sculpture

and installation art and catapulted the international fiber art movement. Known as Abakans, these “organic environments” carried many meanings and were often large in size, containing entanglements of ropes or dividing spaces. They were spaces to contemplate, to immerse oneself, to experience.

Lavishly illustrated, this beautiful book explores the unique nature of these works and their impact as environmental sculpture. Considering the relationships between the Abakans and their forest-like atmosphere,

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and other key works, it reveals the artist’s broad interest in natural phenomena and folk-art traditions from different cultural backgrounds, and the mastery and determination of a woman artist who, despite the restrictions of living in Poland under an oppressive communist regime, established a career as an international artist.

Ann Coxon is curator of displays and international art at Tate Modern. Mary Jane Jacob is an independent curator.

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S E LLING POINTS A beautifully produced nearfacsimile of Turner’s sketchbook

J.M.W. Turner the ‘Wilson’ Sketchbook

TURNER BACKLIST

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collecting his “Wilson” studies

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urner’s sketchbooks were private things that he kept to himself. Of the nearly 300 sketchbooks

in Turner’s house at the time of his death and

now in the care of the Tate Gallery, the little book reproduced here is one of the most delightful and fascinating. It marks an important stage in the development of Turner’s practice as a draughtsman and was in use when he was only 21 years old. Originally marked with “Copies of Wilson” on the cover, this

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charming little book is a testimony to the phase of studenthood in Turner’s development, under Richard Wilson, who was known as the supreme exponent of landscape painting in the 18th century in Britain. For Turner, whose lifelong ambition was to show the world that landscape paintings could be a vehicle for the noblest and most ideas, Wilson was,

Turner’s Sketchbooks ISBN 978-1-84976-527-5 ISBN 978-1-84976-527-5 US $27.50 CAN $36.50

as this book shows, his hero and chief model.

This edition of the sketchbook reproduces all these beautiful drawings and watercolors in facsimile, with an illustrated introduction by Turner expert Andrew Wilton discussing their background and impact.

Andrew Wilton was curator of the Turner Collection at the Clore Gallery, Tate Britain, and has written several other books on Turner, the sublime, British painting, and watercolors.

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Turner Watercolours

New revised edition of J.M.W. Turner bestseller!

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ew can doubt that J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) was the greatest expo-

expert David Blayney Brown Turner’s lifetime was also the

nent of British watercolor in its golden age.

classic age of English watercolor,

An inveterate traveler in search of the ideal

and his mastery of the medium

vista, he rarely left home without a rolled-

coincided with its establishment

up, loose-bound sketchbook, pencils, and

as an independent art form

a small traveling case of watercolors in his pocket. He exploited as no one before him the medium’s luminosity and transparency, conjuring light effects on English meadows and Venetian lagoons and gauzy mists over mountains and lakes. Extraordinary in his own time, he has continued to thrill his countless admirers since. David Blayney

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to the private outpourings in which he com-

1790–1850, at Tate Britain and is responsible for the Turner

pulsively experimented with light and color,

Collection. His books include Turner and Byron, Turner in

which for a modern audience are among his

the Alps, The “Lucerne” Sketchbook, and Romanticism.

most radical and accomplished works.

Venice with Turner

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S E LLING POINTS n this beautiful selection, Ian Warrell employs the very finest examples of

Venice attracts more than 20 million visitors every year

J.M.W. Turner’s Venetian studies to either guide your next visit or awaken your memories of trips past.

Join Turner (1775–1851) as he progresses through the city, beginning at St. Mark’s Basilica with the campanile towering above and the coral-colored exterior of the Doge’s Palace. Drift onward toward the Bridge of Sighs and take a detour past the Hotel Europa, where Turner preferred to stay. Travel onward past the Giardini Reali, the Punta della

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Accademia. Drift away from the bustling Ian Warrell is an independent curator specializing in British

markets around the Rialto on the Grand

art of the 19th century. He was a curator at Tate Britain for

Canal heading toward the Frari and the

more than 25 years and is a leading authority on the life and

Scuola Grande di San Rocco, taking in the

work of Turner. He is author of Turner’s Sketchbooks, also

inspirations for Venetian masters such as

published by Tate.

Tintoretto and Veronese.

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Charting the political and cultural development of Britain through global events documented by the world’s greatest photographers

Accompanies a major exhibition at Tate Britain starting June 2020 Documents the changing seasons of 1950s postwar austerity, 1960s prosperity, and the social, economic, and political chaos of the 1970s A global story of political and social change, documented by some of the biggest names in 20th-century photography Featuring new, specially commissioned essays by Priyamvada Gopal and Gary Younge

S PECIFICATIONS 120 black-and-white photographs 144 pages WIDTH: 7¾" • 250mm HEIGHT: 9¾" • 200mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER PHOTOGRAPHY • HISTORY ISBN 978-1-84976-708-8 ISBN 978-1-84976-708-8 US $35.00 CAN $44.00 5 3 5 0 0 9 781849 767088

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he postwar period was a golden age for photography in Britain. This book explores photography

from the first year of postwar peace to 1979 (a year that saw the election of Margaret Thatcher, the siege of the

American embassy in Tehran, and the first black-led government of Rhodesia/Tanzania in 90 years). This is arguably the most memorable, and yet tumultuous,

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epoch in history; a time of hope and change for many as Europe’s empires collapsed in Africa and Asia, and simultaneously a time of pain and new oppressions during the Civil Rights and Cold War eras.

Including work by celebrated photographers such as Lee Miller, Bill Brandt, Philip Jones Griffiths, Larry

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Burrows, Margaret Bourke-White, Werner Bischof, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and David Goldblatt.

Kate Bush is adjunct curator of photography at Tate

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Britain. Priyamvada Gopal teaches in the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge and is author of Insurgent Empire. Gary Younge is editor at large for the Guardian.

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Zanele Muholi

RIGHTS: US & CANADA

E D I T E D BY S A R A H A L L E N A N D YA S U F U M I N A K A M O R I

Explore the stunning, moving, and exciting work of visual artist-activist Zanele Muholi

S E LLING POINTS Presents the full breadth of Muholi’s photographic practice Beautifully illustrated and printed in tritone throughout Features six newly commissioned short texts as well as a glossary and chronology Muholi’s work has been exhibited throughout the world and they have been the recipient of numerous awards, including an Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography in 2016, a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2016, and an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society in 2018 Muholi’s works are in major private and public collections worldwide, including MoMA, New York; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Guggenheim Museum; Studio Museum in Harlem; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; National Gallery of Art, Canada, and many more

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192 pages orn in South Africa in 1972, Zanele Muholi came to

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prominence in the early 2000s with photographs

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that sought to envision black lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans,

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queer, and intersex lives beyond deviance or victimhood.

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Muholi’s work challenges hetero-patriarchal ideologies

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and representations, presenting the participants in their photographs as confident and beautiful individuals bravely existing in the face of prejudice, intolerance, and, frequently, violence. While Muholi’s intimate photographs of others launched their international career, their intense self-portraits solidified it. The illustrations include images from the key series Muholi has produced over the past 20 years, as well as never-

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before-published and recent works. This book, and the exhibition it accompanies, present the full breadth of Muholi’s photographic and activist practice.

Sarah Allen is assistant curator at Tate. Yasufumi Nakamori is senior curator, international art, at Tate.

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Five Hundred Years of British Art

BY K I R S T E E N M C S W E I N

A must-have treasure for those

A lavishly illustrated, beautiful collection of highlights from the Tate collection over the past 500 years

wanting to take home a piece of British art for their own libraries

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ate Britain is the home of British art from 1500 to the present day. This guide to the collection provides an essential

introduction to the extraordinary development of British art over the centuries.

British art is notable for genres unique to itself: group portraits, known as “conversation pieces,” focusing on social

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relations between friends, family, and allies; themes from British literature, particularly Shakespeare, Milton, and Tennyson; and topical subjects in the late 18th and early 19th centuries reflecting the wars with France and the scientific innovations of the Industrial Revolution.

The art from Britain in Tate’s collection is rich with imaginative

London in Paint ISBN 978-1-8497-6501-5 ISBN-13: 978-1-84976-501-5 US $35.00 CAN $40.00 5 3 5 0 0

invention and reinvention, and this panoramic book celebrates this aesthetic ingenuity as an ongoing story, revealing how 500 years of art can act as a fascinating lens through which to deepen our understanding of ourselves and society, past and

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present, in both Britain and in the rest of the world. .

Kirsteen McSwein is assistant curator for interpretation at Tate Britain and is author of Tate Britain: Highlights, Autumn, and Winter, also published by Tate.

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Thoreau and Me

RIGHTS: US AND CANADA

BY C É D R I C TA L I N G

A timely, readable inquiry into the causes and consequences of climate breakdown

S E LLING POINTS A timely exploration into the causes and consequences of today’s climate emergency A portrait of “eco-anxiety” and “climate grief,” which are growing concerns among health professionals At a time when increasing numbers of politicians are calling for a Green New Deal, Thoreau and Me is a hopeful, intelligent, and original contribution to the discourse

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 128 pages WIDTH: 6½" • 170mm HEIGHT: 9½" • 240mm Paperback PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER GRAPHIC NOVEL • NATURE ISBN 978-1-910593-83-7 ISBN 978-1-910593-83-7 US $22.99 CAN $28.99 5 2 2 9 9 9 781910 593837

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ome heavy reading on the ecological and climate emergency leads Cédric, a 40-something painter living

in Paris, to question his life choices. In a state of vulnerability,

racked with eco-anxiety, he is contacted by the spirit of writer, environmentalist, and Walden author Henry David Thoreau.

As their Socratic dialogue continues, Cédric notices striking parallels between the suffocating commercialism of mid-19th-century America and the unsustainable, alienating, tech-driven consumerism of today. Both societies are shaped by a single priority—economic growth—that squanders the earth’s natural resources and separates us from nature.

Inspired by Thoreau’s return to nature, Cédric begins dream-

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ing of his own retreat from urban life to a self-sufficient cabin in the woods.

Cédric Taling is a painter and illustrator. He has worked as a screenwriter and as an animator. His paintings, which are inspired by comics art, blend American and Japanese graphic influences. He produced his first solo exhibition in 2007 and, in 2014, cofounded the contemporary art center La Traverse in Alfortville, France.

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When I Came Out

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A brave coming-out story of 40-something Louise, who, while married, realizes that she prefers women

about diversity, gender roles, and sexuality A vital work addressing the full experience of coming-out Important piece of storytelling with LGBTQ+ rights under attack in the United States

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 144 pages WIDTH: 6½" • 170mm HEIGHT: 9½" • 240mm Hardcoer PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER GRAPHIC NOVEL • LGBTQ+ INTEREST ISBN 978-1-910593-91-2 ISBN 978-1-910593-91-2 US $22.99 CAN $28.99 5 2 2 9 9 9 781910 593912

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orty-something Louise is married to Peter, with whom she has four children. They live in a big

house, and on paper everything looks fantastic. But Louise has a secret that she barely dares to admit to herself: a burning desire for women.

When I Came Out is the story of a woman who has met society’s expectations throughout her life but finally realizes that she has not been true to herself. From

first-time creator Anne Mette Kærulf Lorentzen, this bold and elaborate piece of autobiographical work addresses personal anxieties about coming-out later in life and documents her jump from a safe, well-established, heteronormative, middle-class life to living openly as a lesbian.

With beautiful drawings using anthropomorphic animal characters, Anne Mette Kærulf Lorentzen tells her coming-out story with charming sensitivity and a loving humor.

Anne Mette Kærulf Lorentzen is an architect and LGBTQ+ activist living in Denmark. She is part of the NGO Female Oxygen, which supports women in countries where LGBTQ+ rights are threatened.

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I Feel Love

RIGHTS: US AND CANADA

E D I T E D BY J U L I A N H A N S H AW A N D K R E N T A B L E

Five groundbreaking stories that explore the dark and twisted underbelly of love

S E LLING POINTS Existential musings on the nature of love and loss Julian Hanshaw and Krent Able’s previous anthology, I Feel Machine, contained the Eisner-nominated “Here I Am” by Shaun Tan A quirky, unconventional gift for loved ones

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 152 pages WIDTH: 6½" • 170mm HEIGHT: 9½" • 240mm Paperback with flaps PUB MONTH: OCTOBER GRAPHIC NOVEL • RELATIONSHIPS ISBN 978-1-910593-85-1 ISBN 978-1-910593-85-1 US $22.99 CAN $28.99 5 2 2 9 9 9 781910 593851

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ove makes the world go round. It can also turn your heart as black as coal. In the much anticipated follow

up to their Eisner-nominated I Feel Machine, Julian Hanshaw

and Krent Able curate a series of dystopian, satirical and psychological short fictions from artists Anya Davidson, Cat Sims, Benjamin Marra, and Kelsey Wroten that explore love’s dark, twisted underbelly, and offer a much-needed tonic to everything that is sweet, cloying, and conventional.

As unflinching as it is honest, I Feel Love questions the one emotion that is meant to make us feel good—but often does the exact opposite. This is a book for those who have

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loved and lost in equal measures.

Julian Hanshaw won the Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize in 2008 with “Sand Dunes & Sonic Booms,” before releasing the acclaimed books The Art of Pho, Tim Ginger, and Cloud Hotel. Krent Able is an illustrator best known for his work in the Guardian, NME, and Vice, and on the award-winning documentary Deep Clean. Together they

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created the Eisner-nominated anthology I Feel Machine.

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Knock Out! T H E T R U E S TO RY O F E M I L E G R I F F I T H

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An intoxicating portrait of boxer Emile Griffith, an African American bisexual athlete and one of the world’s greatest fighters

A powerful portrait of a bisexual African American athlete who, facing racism and homophobia in the 1960s, became one of the greatest boxers of all time An explosive look at the aftermath of Griffith’s controversial fight with Benny Paret Reinhard Kleist is the bestselling author of graphic biographies including Nick Cave, The Boxer, and the Eisner-nominated Johnny Cash

S PECIFICATIONS Black-and-white illustrations throughout 160 pages WIDTH: 6½" • 170mm HEIGHT: 9½" • 240mm Paperback with flaps PUB MONTH: OCTOBER GRAPHIC NOVEL • BIOGRAPHY • SPORTS • LGBTQ+ INTEREST ISBN 978-1-910593-86-8 ISBN 978-1-910593-86-8 US $22.99 CAN $28.99 5 2 2 9 9 9 781910 593868

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he American boxing champion Emile Griffith gained notoriety in 1962 when he brutally defeated the

Cuban fighter Benny Paret. Ten days after the fight, Paret, who had directed a homophobic slur at Griffith during the weigh-in, died from his injuries. In Knock Out!, Reinhard Kleist draws a powerful, emotive portrait of a bisexual African American athlete who, facing racism and homophobia in 1960s America, found success in the

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world of boxing. It’s the story of a fierce and ambitious fighter, and of a knockout blow that ended one life and changed a second forever.

Reinhard Kleist lives and works as a freelance comics artist and illustrator in Berlin. His graphic novel Johnny

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Cash: I See a Darkness was nominated for both the Eisner and Harvey Awards. With The Boxer, Kleist became the first cartoonist to receive the German Youth Literature Prize.

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Orwell

RIGHTS: US AND CANADA

BY P I E R R E C H R I S T I N

An intimate look at the life and work of England’s greatest novelist and political essayist, and author of the dystopian masterpiece 1984

S E LLING POINTS In a period of rising authoritarianism, Orwell offers a timely exploration of the great anti-authoritarian’s life, work, and politics With economic inequality increasing in the world, the book offers a contemporary look at Down and Out in Paris and London, Orwell’s study of poverty in Europe A definitive yet intimate portrait of an iconic literary figure

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 160 pages WIDTH: 7½" • 190mm HEIGHT: 10¼" • 260mm Paperback with flaps PUB MONTH: SEPTEMBER GRAPHIC NOVEL • BIOGRAPHY • LITERATURE ISBN 978-1-910593-87-5 ISBN 978-1-910593-87-5 US $22.99 CAN $28.99 5 2 2 9 9 9 781910 593875

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eorge Orwell’s most celebrated work, 1984, and the prescient vision it contains of a society gov-

erned by Big Brother predates the constant monitoring of people and data we are familiar with today by almost

70 years. But his life was every bit as fascinating and forward-looking as his books. Orwell studied at Eton, joined the police in Burma, fought in the Spanish Civil War, fiercely opposed Stalinism, and lived in London’s slums while working as a journalist. With illustrations by artists including Annie Goetzinger, Juanjo Guarnido,

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Enki Bilal, Manu Larcenet, Blutch, and André Juillard, Pierre Christin’s Orwell offers readers an intimate yet definitive portrait of our greatest political writer.

Pierre Christin is the creator of the bestselling Valérian series. Inspired by research into the world’s communist regimes, he went on to produce the classic European graphic novels The Town That Didn’t Exist, The Black Order Brigade, and The Hunting Party.

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Zátopek

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An intoxicating, visually intense portrait of legendary runner Emil Zátopek

S E LLING POINTS A hard-hitting graphic biography charting the life of one of the greatest runners of all time, Emil Zátopek An intimate portrait of an outspoken athlete caught up in the Cold War politics of the 1950s A timely graphic biography, published in an Olympic year, that will appeal to the running community and athletics fans

S PECIFICATIONS Color illustrations throughout 208 pages WIDTH: 6½" • 170mm HEIGHT: 9½" • 240mm Paperback PUB MONTH: OCTOBER GRAPHIC NOVEL • SPORTS • BIOGRAPHY ISBN 978-1-910593-88-2 ISBN 978-1-910593-88-2 US $22.99 CAN $28.99 5 2 2 9 9 9 781910 593882

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mil Zátopek is arguably the greatest Olympic champion of all time. The Czech runner’s three gold medals at the 1952 Helsinki

Summer Olympics, for the 5,000 meter, 10,000 meter, and marathon, is an achievement that has never been matched. His success as a runner made him a national hero, but as a public figure, outspoken and unafraid to take a stand, he was equally impressive.

Even before the Helsinki Games, Zátopek had scored a remarkable victory, successfully pressuring the communist regime to allow his colleague Stanislav Jungwirth, who until then had been excluded on political grounds, to compete. In Zátopek, Jan Novák and Jaromír 99 trace the extraordinary life and times of the great Olympian, from his first meeting with Dana, the love of his life, to the victories that

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would ensure his lasting legacy.

Jan Novák is a Czech-American writer, screenwriter, and playwright.

He has won the Chicago Maroon’s short story contest, as well as the Carl Sandburg Literary Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Jaromír 99 is a Czech singer, songwriter, and artist who

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is best known for his work with Jaroslav Rudiš on the comics trilogy Alois Nebel. He is also the author (with David Zane Mairowitz) of The Castle, an adaptation of Kafka’s novel, which is also published by SelfMadeHero.

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Quilting with Liberty Fabrics

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1 5 Q U I LT S C E L E B R AT I N G 1 4 5 Y E A R S O F FA B R I C

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Liberty London is one of the

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most storied and iconic brands in

Celebrate 145 years of iconic Liberty London fabric with this sumptuous combination of practical pattern book and fascinating company history

the world The book was created with exclusive access to Liberty London’s archives and company resources First official Liberty quilting book Includes 15 Liberty-approved patterns Superb photography, taken in Liberty’s iconic store on Regent Street in London

S PECIFICATIONS 350 color photographs, 50 black and white drawings, 150 color illustrations 224 pages WIDTH: 8¼" • 210mm HEIGHT: 10½" • 266mm Hardcover PUB MONTH: AUGUST CRAFT ISBN 978-1-940655-46-8 ISBN 978-1-940655-46-8 US $35.00 CAN $44.00 5 3 5 0 0 9 781940 655468

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ome back in time with us as author Jenni Smith celebrates the iconic designs that have made Liberty

London one of the world’s most iconic fabric manufacturers,

enjoying unparalleled success from 1875 to the present day.

Here, 15 quilts celebrate Liberty’s history decade by decade, featuring these luxurious fabrics and reflecting changing fashion trends and major developments in both the store’s history and the history of design. Featuring beautiful details of the classic fabric designs produced over the years, each quilt will inspire readers to finally cut into those precious bits of fabric and begin enjoying them in pieced projects of their very own.

Jenni Smith is a quilt teacher, dressmaker, and pattern designer based in Yorkshire, England, and the face of Liberty Quilting Cottons. She is a presenter on Sewing Quarter TV and also writes tutorials for the Immediate magazine portfolio.

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2020 Christmas with Southern Living 20 365 Days to Alaska 158 99 Things I Love to Eat (Guided Journal) 87

A A is for Apple, Unless . . . 190 Above the Rim 130 Accidental Bad Girl 178 After Empire 224 After the Rain 77 Aftershocks 172 Amazing Spider-Man: My Mighty Marvel First Book, The 104 Ameila Earhart (The First Names Series) 138 Arcana of Astrology Boxed Set, The 86 Art of Connected, The 13 Art of Mu Pan, The 68 Art of Saving the World, The 170 Art of Wolfwalkers, The 9 Autumn 219

B Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible, The 8 Barbuto Cookbook, The 18 Basketball (And Other Things) 59 Bell in the Lake, The 50 Best Friends Forever 70 Beyond the Uncanny Valley 210 Big Macs & Burgundy 56 Big Trip, The 198 Bill Nye’s Great Big World of Science 133 Black Panther: My Mighty Marvel First Book 105 Black Widow: My Mighty Marvel First Book 105 Blades of Freedom (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales #10) 154 Bog Beast (Big Foot and Little Foot #4), The 143 Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell, The 33 Bookish Broads 61 Brown 194 Brutal 66

C Calissons Nougats from Le Roy Rene 212 Campaign, The 159 Captain America: My Mighty Marvel First Book 104 Company, The 49 Complex Presents: Sneaker of the Year 57

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Comrade Koba 48 Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter 27

D Decors Barbares 206 Design Commune 25 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 15 149 Do It For Yourself (Guided Journal) 92 Donner Dinner Party: Bigger & Badder Edition 155 Dragon Ark, The 118 Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook, The 209 Dune: The Graphic Novel 78

E El Deafo: The Superpowered Edition 156 Endgame 38 Everything You Need to Know When You Are 10 164

F Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns 119 Ferdinand Magellan (The First Names Series) 137 Five Hundred Years of British Art 226 Fixed Stars, The 39 Fox & Rabbit Make Believe (Fox & Rabbit Book #2) 142 French Chef Handbook, The 213 From Archie to Zack 122

G Game, The 217 Game Changer 177 Get a Clue 180 Get Up, Elizabeth! 192 Ghosts Unveiled! (Creepy and True #2) 134 Ghoulia and the Ghost with No Name (Book #3) 144 Giving Day, The (A Cubby Hill Tale) 116 Glamorous Living 23 Go and Do Likewise! 129 Gold 193 Good Blood 40 Good Song, The 191 Goodnight, Little Bunny 184 Goodnight, Little Llama 184 Gray Malin: 50 Postcards (Postcard Book) 91 Gray Malin: Goals (Guided Journal) 90 Guantanamo Voices 79

Guardians of Liberty 132

H Happy Llamakkah! 108 Harry Houdini (The First Names Series) 138 Heavy, The 76 Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty) 165 High Gloss: The Art of Vijat Mohindra 67 History of Pictures, A 4 Home Stories 24 How I Learned to Hate in Ohio 51

I I Am Human 98 I Am One 115 I Feel Love 229 I’m Not OK, You’re Not OK (Fill-in Book) 93 In Search of The Color Purple 36 In the Hall with the Knife 181 In the Study with the Wrench 173 Incredible Hulk: My Mighty Marvel First Book, The 105 Introspection 211 Is It Christmas Yet? 96

J J. M. W. Turner the ‘Wilson’ Sketchbook 222 Japanese Design Since 1945 5 Jim Curious and the Jungle Journey 128 JoJo and BowBow: Jingle Bows and Mistletoe 147 JoJo’s Guide to the Sweet Life 175 Journeys in Natural Dyeing 28

K Katie Ridder 202 Knit a Hat 31 Knock Out! 230 Knockout 35

L Legends 49 Letters to Sala 46 Life and Love of the Forest, The 3 Life-Size Animals 131 Lights, Camera, Danger (Alien Superstar #2) 151 Little Girl Who Was Afraid of Everything, The 196 Little Women 179 Loveblock 103 Lumberjanes: Ghost Cabin (Lumberjanes #4) 176

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M Magdalena Abakanowicz 221 Magic: The Gathering: Legends 81 Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts 186 Make Time for Creativity 62 Making with Meaning 30 Markham Roberts 203 Marvel Comics Mini-Books 82 Marvel Value Stamps 83 Mary Lovelace O’Neal 208 Matty Matheson: Home Style Cookery 15 Memory Superpowers! 135 Milo’s Christmas Parade 123 Montessori: Planet Work 102 Moo-Moo, I Love You! 114 Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World 43 Motherlode, The 60 My Magical Leprechaun 107 My Magical Snowman 106 My Neighbor Hayao 69 Mystery of the Birthday Basher (The Magical Land of Birthdays #2), The 163

N Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Box Set 155 New Southern Style, The 22 Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels 120 Nightmares of Halloween Past 72 Norah Gaughan’s Twisted Stitch Sourcebook 26 Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible 7

O Old Enough to Save the Planet 185 On the Edge of Gone 180 One Color a Day Sketchbook 88 One Girl 118 One Last Song 58 One Real American 136 Only What’s Necessary 70th Anniversary Edition 84 Opera Patisserie 215 Orwell 231 Our Little Kitchen 127 Out! 171

P Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks 11 Peanuts Poster Collection, The 84 Pie for Everyone 19 Pietro Cicognani 201 Pig in the Palace, A 126 Planet Golf USA 214 Power of Yet, The 110

Prognosis/Saudi Arabia 216 Punk, Post Punk, New Wave 2

Q Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss, The 169 Quilting with Liberty Fabrics 233

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Threads of Life 44 To Be Honest 41 Tom of Finland 71 Total Geek-Art 74 Turner Watercolours 223 Twin Is to Hug, A 101

U United States of Cocktails, The 64

Ragtag Team (Slamdown Town Book 2) 161 Raybearer 167 Razzle-Dazzle Babysitters (JoJo and BowBow #7) 174 Ready, Steady, Swim (Mermaid School 3) 146 Red Speedo 47 Ride, The 199 Right Place, Right Time 37 Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure 148

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Weed, The 197 Welcome to Smellville (Garbage Pail Kids Book #1) 153 Wench 168 What About X? An Alphabet Adventure 111 What’s Up, Fire Truck? (A Pop Magic Book) 95 When I Came Out 228 When You Adopt a Starwhal 112 When You Breathe 195 Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1) 145 Winter, White and Wicked 166

Sean Scherer’s Kabinett & Kammer 205 Seasonal Slow Knitting 29 Second Banana 117 Second-Best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street, The 162 Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2) 160 Simply Delicious Vegan 16 Sketchbook Idea Generator (Mix-andMatch Flip Book), The 89 Slamdown Town (Slamdown Town Book 1) 177 Sloth and Smell the Roses (A Hello!Lucky Book) 99 Slow Down 187 Snow Birds 124 Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote 141 Southern Living 2020 Annual Recipes 21 Steven Universe: End of an Era 14 Stitchers (Fright Watch #1) 152 Summer to Summer 204 Super Spirit Animals 73 Suspect, The 43

V&A Pattern: Indian Florals 218 V&A Pattern: Kimono 218 V&A Pattern: Spitalfields Silk 218 V&A Pattern: William Morris 218 Vegetables in Halloween Costumes 97 Venice with Turner 223 Very Special 90210 Book, A 63 Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion 6

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X X-Files: The Official Archives, The 10 X-Men: The Art and Making of The Animated Series 12 Xi’an Famous Foods 17 XX 52

Y Yayoi Kusama 220 Year of Everyday Wonders, A 121

Z Zanele Muholi 225 Zatopek 232

T Table with a View 207 Technically Food 34 Tell No Tales 157 Thanks a Ton! (A Hello!Lucky Book) 109 Thebes 42 Things I Love to Do with You 100 This Is the Glade Where Jack Lives 125 This Little Light 53 Thoreau and Me 227

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ARCHITECTURE Japanese Design Since 1945 5 Pietro Cicognani 201 ART Art of Mu Pan, The 68 Autumn 219 Best Friends Forever 70 Beyond the Uncanny Valley 210 Brutal 66 Five Hundred Years of British Art 226 Game, The 217 High Gloss: The Art of Vijat Mohindra 67 History of Pictures, A 4 Japanese Design Since 1945 5 J.M.W. Turner the ‘Wilson’ Sketchbook 222 Magdalena Abakanowicz 221 Mary Lovelace O’Neal 208 My Neighbor Hayao 69 One Color a Day Sketchbook 88 Prognosis/Saudi Arabia 216 Sketchbook Idea Generator (Mixand-Match Flip Book), The 89 Steven Universe: End of an Era 14 Super Spirit Animals 73 Tom of Finland 71 Total Geek-Art 74 Turner Watercolours 223 V&A Pattern: Indian Florals 218 V&A Pattern: Kimono 218 V&A Pattern: Spitalfields Silk 218 V&A Pattern: William Morris 218 Venice with Turner 223 Yayoi Kusama 220 Zanele Muholi 225 BIOGRAPHY Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell, The 33 Good Blood 40 Knock Out! 230 Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible 7 Orwell 231 Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks 11 Zatopek 232 BOARD BOOK Amazing Spider-Man: My Mighty Marvel First Book, The 105 Black Panther: My Mighty Marvel First Book 105

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Black Widow: My Mighty Marvel First Book 105 Captain America: My Mighty Marvel First Book 104 I Am Human 98 Incredible Hulk: My Mighty Marvel First Book, The 105 Is It Christmas Yet? 96 Loveblock 103 Montessori: Planet Work 102 My Magical Leprechaun 107 My Magical Snowman 106 Sloth and Smell the Roses (A Hello!Lucky Book) 99 Things I Love to Do with You 100 Twin Is to Hug, A 101 Vegetables in Halloween Costumes 97 What’s Up, Fire Truck? (A Pop Magic Book) 95 CHAPTER BOOK Bog Beast (Big Foot and Little Foot #4), The 143 Fox & Rabbit Make Believe (Fox & Rabbit Book #2) 142 Ghoulia and the Ghost with No Name (Book #3) 144 JoJo and BowBow: Jingle Bows and Mistletoe 147 Razzle-Dazzle Babysitters (JoJo and BowBow #7) 174 Ready, Steady, Swim (Mermaid School 3) 146 Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote 141 Willa the Wisp (The Fabled Stables Book #1) 145 COMICS Marvel Comics Mini-Books 82 Marvel Value Stamps 83 X-Men: The Art and Making of The Animated Series 12 COMICS ART Only What’s Necessary 70th Anniversary Edition 84 Peanuts Poster Collection, The 84 CRAFT Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter 27 Journeys in Natural Dyeing 28 Knit a Hat 31

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Making with Meaning 30 Norah Gaughan’s Twisted Stitch Sourcebook 26 Seasonal Slow Knitting 29 Threads of Life 44 Quilting with Liberty Fabrics 233 CURRENT EVENTS Endgame 38 Game, The 217 Suspect, The 43 DRAMA Letters to Sala 46 Red Speedo 47 ENTERTAINMENT Art of Connected, The 13 Art of Wolfwalkers, The 9 Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks 11 Steven Universe: End of an Era 14 X-Men: The Art and Making of The Animated Series 12 FANTASY Art of Wolfwalkers, The 9 Gormenghast Novels 54 Magic: The Gathering: Legends 81 Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion 6 FASHION Complex Presents: Sneaker of the Year 57 High Gloss: The Art of Vijat Mohindra 67 Introspection 211 Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible 7 V&A Pattern: Indian Florals 218 V&A Pattern: Kimono 218 V&A Pattern: Spitalfields Silk 218 V&A Pattern: William Morris 218 Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion 6 FICTION Company, The 49 Comrade Koba 48 Gormenghast Novels 54 How I Learned to Hate in Ohio 51 Legends 49 This Little Light 53 XX 52

FILM Art of Connected, The 13 Art of Wolfwalkers, The 9 My Neighbor Hayao 69 Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks 11 FOOD & DRINK 2020 Christmas with Southern Living 20 99 Things I Love to Eat (Guided Journal) 87 Barbuto Cookbook, The 18 Big Macs & Burgundy 56 Calissons Nougats from Le Roy Rene 212 Drinking Man’s Diet Cookbook, The 209 French Chef Handbook, The 213 Matty Matheson: Home Style Cookery 15 Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World 43 Opera Patisserie 215 Pie for Everyone 19 Simply Delicious Vegan 16 Southern Living 2020 Annual Recipes 21 Table with a View 207 Technically Food 34 United States of Cocktails, The 64 Xi’an Famous Foods 17 GIFT & STATIONERY 99 Things I Love to Eat (Guided Journal) 87 Arcana of Astrology Boxed Set, The 86 Autumn 219 Do It For Yourself (Guided Journal) 92 Gray Malin: 50 Postcards (Postcard Book) 91 Gray Malin: Goals (Guided Journal) 90 I’m Not OK, You’re Not OK (Fill-in Book) 193 Make Time for Creativity 62 One Color a Day Sketchbook 88 Sketchbook Idea Generator (Mix-andMatch Flip Book), The 89 GRAPHIC ART Marvel Comics Mini-Books 82 Marvel Value Stamps 83

GRAPHIC DESIGN Blades of Freedom (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales #10) 154 Donner Dinner Party: Bigger & Badder Edition 155 History of Pictures, A 4 Japanese Design Since 1945 5 Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Box Set 155 Orwell 231 Total Geek-Art 74 GRAPHIC NOVEL After the Rain 77 Dune: The Graphic Novel 78 El Deafo: The Superpowered Edition 156 Guantanamo Voices 79 Heavy, The 76 I Feel Love 229 Jim Curious and the Jungle Journey 128 Knock Out! 230 Tell No Tales 157 Thoreau and Me 227 Zatopek 232 HEALTH & BEAUTY Knockout 35 Norma Kamali: I Am Invincible 7 HISTORY After Empire 224 Bookish Broads 61 Guantanamo Voices 79 History of Pictures, A 4 Suspect, The 43 Thebes 42 HISTORICAL FICTION Bell in the Lake, The 50 HUMOR Best Friends Forever 70 I’m Not OK, You’re Not OK (Fill-in Book) 93 To Be Honest 41 Very Special 90210 Book, A 63 INSPIRATIONAL Bookish Broads 61 Gray Malin: Goals (Guided Journal) 90 Make Time for Creativity 62 Making with Meaning 30

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Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts 186 Mystery of the Birthday Basher (The Magical Land of Birthdays #2), The 163 Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales Third 3-Book Box Set 155 Ragtag Team (Slamdown Town Book 2) 161 Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure 148 Second-Best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street, The 162 Shelly Struggles to Shine (The Derby Daredevils Book #2) 160 Stitchers (Fright Watch #1) 152 Tell No Tales 157 Welcome to Smellville (Garbage Pail Kids Book #1) 153 MIDDLE-GRADE NONFICTION Ameila Earhart (The First Names Series) 138 Bill Nye’s Great Big World of Science 133 Ferdinand Magellan (The First Names Series) 137 Ghosts Unveiled! (Creepy and True #2) 134 Guardians of Liberty 132 Harry Houdini (The First Names Series) 138 JoJo’s Guide to the Sweet Life 175 Memory Superpowers! 135 One Real American 136 Slow Down 187 MUSIC Motherlode, The 60 One Last Song 58 Punk, Post Punk, New Wave 2 Right Place, Right Time 37 NATURE Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible, The 8 Life and Love of the Forest, The 3 Thoreau and Me 2527 When I Came Out 228 NONFICTION Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell, The 33 Good Blood 40 In Search of The Color Purple 36 Knockout 35

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Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World 43 Right Place, Right Time 37 Suspect, The 43 Technically Food 34 Thebes 42 Threads of Life 44 PHOTOGRAPHY After Empire 224 Gray Malin: 50 Postcards (Postcard Book) 91 Gray Malin: Goals (Guided Journal) 90 High Gloss: The Art of Vijat Mohindra 67 Introspection 211 Life and Love of the Forest, The 3 New Southern Style, The 22 Nightmares of Halloween Past 72 Punk, Post Punk, New Wave 2 Right Place, Right Time 37 Vogue: Fantasy & Fashion 6 Zanele Muholi 225 PICTURE BOOK A is for Apple, Unless . . . 190 Above the Rim 130 Big Trip, The 198 Brown 194 Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns 119 From Archie to Zack 122 Get Up, Elizabeth! 192 Giving Day, The (A Cubby Hill Tale) 116 Go and Do Likewise! 129 Gold 293 Goodnight, Little Bunny 184 Goodnight, Little Llama 184 Good Song, The 191 Happy Llamakkah! 108 I Am One 115 Jim Curious and the Jungle Journey 128 Life-Size Animals 131 Little Girl Who Was Afraid of Everything, The 2196 Milo’s Christmas Parade 123 Moo-Moo, I Love You! 114 Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels 120 Old Enough to Save the Planet 185 One Girl 118 Our Little Kitchen 127 Pig in the Palace, A 126 Power of Yet, The 110 Ride, The 199

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Second Banana 117 Snow Birds 124 Thanks a Ton! (A Hello!Lucky Book) 109 This Is the Glade Where Jack Lives 125 Weed, The 197 What About X? An Alphabet Adventure 111 When You Adopt a Starwhal 112 When You Breathe 195 Year of Everyday Wonders, A 121 POLITICAL SCIENCE Endgame 38 POP CULTURE Basketball (And Other Things) 59 Brutal 66 Complex Presents: Sneaker of the Year 57 Magic: The Gathering: Legends 81 Only What’s Necessary 70th Anniversary Edition 84 Peanuts Poster Collection, The 84 Steven Universe: End of an Era 14 Total Geek-Art 74 X-Files: The Official Archives, The 10 RELATIONSHIPS I Feel Love 229 SCIENCE Bill Nye’s Great Big World of Science 133 Good Blood 40 SCIENCE FICTION Dune: The Graphic Novel 78 XX 52 SELF-HELP Arcana of Astrology Boxed Set, The 86 Do It For Yourself (Guided Journal) 92 I’m Not OK, You’re Not OK (Fill-in Book) 93 SPORTS Basketball (And Other Things) 59 Bona Fide Legend of Cool Papa Bell, The 33 Complex Presents: Sneaker of the Year 57 Knock Out! 230 Knockout 35 Planet Golf USA 214

Suspect, The 43 Zatopek 232 TELEVISION Very Special 90210 Book, A 63 X-Files: The Official Archives, The 10 X-Men: The Art and Making of The Animated Series 12 TRAVEL Gray Malin: Goals (Guided Journal) 90 Journeys in Natural Dyeing 28 Planet Golf USA 214 United States of Cocktails, The 64 WOMEN’S STUDIES Bookish Broads 61 In Search of The Color Purple 36 Motherlode, The 60 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Accidental Bad Girl 178 Aftershocks 172 Art of Saving the World, The 170 Get a Clue 180 Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty) 165 In the Hall with the Knife 181 In the Study with the Wrench 173 Little Women 179 On the Edge of Gone 180 Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss, The 169 Raybearer 167 Wench 168 Winter, White and Wicked 166 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Out! 171

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