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FRIENDS: THE ONE WITH THE CROCHET
The Official Crochet Pattern Book
Author: Lee Sartori
Crochet your favorite characters, iconic outfits, delightful décor, and more from the beloved sitcom, Friends!
Re-create iconic moments with this deluxe collection of over 25 official patterns for amigurumi, housewares, costume replicas, inspired apparel, and more both inspired by and pulled directly from the hit TV show, Friends. Featuring patterns for all skill levels, full-color photography, and step-by-step instructions, Friends:TheOnewiththeCrochetis the ultimate crocheter’s guide to the show that’s always been there for you.
Selling Points
PROJECTS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: This comprehensive, officially licensed guide includes fun projects for every skill level and a wide range of stitches and techniques.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Includes meticulous step-by-step instructions and easy-to-understand charts and schematics.
25+ ORIGINAL PATTERNS: More than 25 unique Friends-inspired patterns including patterns for amigurumi, housewares, costume replicas, inspired apparel and more.
$34.99 US / $46.99 CAN
Hardbound, 8 x 10
PAGES: 192
WORDS: 55,000
ISBN: 978-1-64722-797-5
APRIL 2023
FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22) -
Knitting California
26 Easy-to-Follow Designs for Beautiful Beanies Inspired by the Golden State
Author: Nancy Bates
Knit unique beanies inspired by the beauty of California’s natural treasures and distinctive landmarks.
Eureka! From the sea life of Monterey and the surfing culture of Malibu to the glamour of the Hollywood hills and the majesty of the redwoods in Sequoia National Park, California has some of the most unique and diverse landscapes in the United States. Capture the history, spectacular scenery, and fascinating landmarks California offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and California native Nancy Bates.
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26 BEANIE PATTERNS: Including both simple and more challenging stitch patterns, there is something for everyone with these 26 beanie patterns.
INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY OF CALIFORNIA: From the state flag to beautiful coastlines, each pattern celebrates the beauty of California.
THE PERFECT GIFT: Perfect for any knitting enthusiast, this book is the gift that keeps on giving with the beanies also being great gifts for fans of California.
$32.50 US / $44.50 CAN
PLC, 8 x 10
PAGES: 192
WORDS: 25,000
ISBN: 979-8-88674-021-9
OCTOBER 2023
MAYBE SWEARING WILL HELP Relax and Curse Your A** Off in Cross-Stitch
The idiots got you down? Get a needle and thread and stab your stress away with this collection of wash-yourmouth-out-with-soap crossstitch patterns. Cursing a blue streak has never been so satisfying!
Maybe Swearing Will Help combines two of the best stress-relievers— cursing, and cross stitch—into one of the most irreverently enjoyable crafting experiences you’ll ever have.
With 25 patterns from the crafting world’s most bad-ass cross-stitch designers, this book has everything from a modern take on the traditional sampler to retro designs, all with snarky to downright foul-mouthed phrases. This isn't your grandmother’s cross stitch!
Selling Points
SWEARING AND STABBING: Get out your aggressions with a easyto-make foul-mouth cross-stitch projects.
25 PATTERNS: Choose from dozens of designs to send just the right message, from Bollocks to F*ck It.
FOR EVERY SKILL LEVEL: From beginning potty-mouths to expletive experts, Maybe Swearing Will Help includes complete patterns, step–bystep instructions, and a guide to cross-stitch basics.
$22.99 US / $32.99 CAN
PLC, 8 x 8
PAGES: 128
WORDS: 10,000
ISBN: 978-1-68188-935-1
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FESTIVE AS F*CK Subversive Cross-Stitch for the Holidays
Who’s ready for the Holidays? Not us! Grab your needle & thread and get ready to stab the sad away with this collection of festive f*cking patterns, sure to alleviate the holiday blues.
The holidays can be stressful. When the peppermint latte won’t cut it, you might find yourself in need of something to stab. A LOT. Now, you can release your holiday anxiety with some truly irreverent and silly sentiments, and make a couple of presents in the process! There is no previous experience required here! In addition to simple instructions and clear patterns, you get a basic lesson in technique.
Selling Points
TOP DESIGNERS: Patterns created by some of the f*cking best-selling cross-stitch designers and influencers on Etsy.
20 FESTIVE PATTERNS: Festive As F*ck includes 20 hilariously sassy patterns to help ease the stress of the holiday season.
EASY-TO-FOLLOW-DESIGNS: With simple instructions and clear and easy-to-follow patterns, even a novice potty-mouth can enjoy this filthy holiday fun.
$22.99 US / $31.99 CAN PLC, 8 x 8
PAGES: 128
WORDS: 10,000
ISBN: 979-8-88674-076-9
OCTOBER 2023
The Art Of The Flower
A Photographic Collection of Iconic Floral Installations by Celebrity Florist Jeff Leatham
Author: Jeff Leatham
Embark on the fragrant floral journey of celebrated florist Jeff Leatham’s award-winning flower arrangements and installations that he has created throughout his illustrious career.
Featuring celebrated florist Jeff Leatham’s favorite flower arrangements from throughout his renowned career,TheArtoftheFlowertakes readers on a fragrant, floral journey of Jeff’s over-the-top and world-famous flower arrangements and installations. Get an inside look at the arrangements and installations made for his A-list celebrity clientele, as well as for luxurious locations including the Four Seasons Hotels in Beverly Hills, Philadelphia, and Paris; the New York Botanical Gardens; the Philadelphia Flower Show; and Bloomingdale’s.
TheArtoftheFlowervividly showcases Leatham’s most famous and award-winning floral tapestries using full-color photography accompanied by commentary that reveals his creative inspiration. Leatham also includes insider flower-arranging tips and tricks that he has used to create his signature jaw-dropping arrangements for celebrity events for the Kardashians, Madonna, Oprah Winfrey, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, and many more.
$50.00 US / $68.00 CAN
Hardbound, 9 x 12
PAGES: 272
WORDS: 10,000
ISBN: 978-1-68188-923-8
JUNE 2023
Selling Points
FLORIST TO THE STARS: Jeff Leatham has arranged flowers and events for top celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Tina Turner, the Kardashians, Janet Jackson, Cher, Kylie Minogue, Nadja Swarovski, Chelsea Clinton, Eva Longoria, Dolly Parton, and Madonna.
AWARD-WINNING ARRANGEMENTS AND INSTALLATIONS: Jeff Leatham has served as creative director for numerous flower expositions such as “Habitat” at the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, “Kaleidoscope” at the 2020 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show, and “The Five Senses” Holiday window theme at Bloomingdale’s.
EXPERT FLOWER-ARRANGING TIPS AND TRICKS: Learn expert flower-arranging tips that anyone can use to create dramatic arrangements for gifts, parties, events, and home decor.
FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY:FloralElegancefeatures gorgeous full-color photography showcasing the beauty and intricacy of every floral arrangement and installation.
PERFECT GIFT: With gorgeous floral arrangements and helpful tips and tricks, Floral Elegance is the perfect gift book and flower arranging guide.
Barbie Takes The Catwalk
An Icon's Fashionable History
Author: Karan Feder
For more than 60 years, Barbie has both reflected fashion trends and set them. Now, her iconic outfits are paired with legendary looks from design houses like Dior, Balenciaga, Mary Quant, and Pucci, for a fascinating celebration of the relationship between the runway and toy aisle.
In BarbieTakestheCatwalk , hundreds of images from runways, magazines, and fashion archives are paired with detailed photographs of vintage Barbie’s outfits to offer an unprecedented examination of Barbie’s sartorial impact.
Author and costume historian Karan Feder explores Barbie's first 40 years to highlight the artistry and cultural significance of the doll’s fashion, and looks at contemporary designers influenced by Barbie.
Selling Points
MORE THAN 100 FASHION PHOTOS: Hundreds of photos from the runways of designers that have influenced Barbie, including André Courrèges, Bill Gibb, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Karl Lagerfeld, and Thierry Mugler.
125 ICONIC BARBIE LOOKS: From “Enchanted Evening” to the totally-80s looks of Barbie and the Rockers, BarbieTakestheCatwalk offers a stunning retrospective of the doll’s fashion canon.
$60.00 US / $80.00 CAN
Hardbound, 9.25 x 12.75
PAGES: 224
WORDS: 16,000
ISBN: 979-8-88674-049-3
OCTOBER 2023
The Motorcycle
The Definitive Collection of the Haas Moto Museum
TheMotorcyclecelebrates these iconic machines in a beautifully curated monography with sleek images and accompanying essays from the world-class Haas Moto Museum.
The Haas Moto Museum in Dallas, Texas, houses a unique world-class collection of more than 230 motorcycles that span this history of motorcycles across thirteen decades. With more than 350 images of some of the most incredible motorcycles ever made, The Motorcycle celebrates and showcases these beautiful machines as the pieces of fine art that they are.
Selling Points
THE PERFECT GIFT: Featuring historical images from the Haas Moto Museum as well as custom builds that are recognized as fine art, The Motorcycle makes the perfect gift of anyone who’s a fan of motorcycles, art, or photography.
230+ MOTORCYCLES: Explore hundreds of motorcycles, from the first motorized bicycles to custom cycles created for collectors, to cycles in pop culture and history.
$60.00 US / $80.00 CAN
Hardbound, 12 x 9.5
PAGES: 256
WORDS: 20,000
ISBN: 979-8-88674-047-9
SEPTEMBER 2023