MONTHLY CATALOGUE
JANUARY 2017
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Contents: New Fiction & Crime Fiction...... pg. 4-11 Graphic Novels.......................... pg. 11-18 Children’s & Young Adult........... pg. 19-20 Non-Fiction Titles....................... pg. 21-29
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Editor’s Letter Welcome to Turnaround’s January 2017 buyer’s notes! 2017. Two thousand and seventeen. Let that sink in for a moment. Although we are still – at time of writing – enjoying the brief but glorious days of the English summer, we cannot help ourselves but to look ahead to what the New Year has in store for us. Spoiler alert: it’s ever more of our jaw-dropping variety of fiction, graphic novels, art books and non-fiction! Fourth in the acclaimed Dark Iceland series (following Snowblind, Nightblind and Blackout – all Orenda Books, 20152016, also available from Turnaround) is Ragnar Jónasson’s Rupture (Orenda, 9781910633571, £8.99, p. 6). Set in the isolated fjords of Iceland, police office Art Thór investigates a crime that took place in 1955, and for which new evidence has come to light. Haunting, frightening and complex, Rupture is a dark and atmospheric thriller from one of Iceland’s foremost crime writers. It’s perfect for those who can’t get enough Scandi crime fiction, but who are also looking for something fresh, new and exciting in the genre. Take it from Jake Kerridge, writing for the Sunday Express: “Jónasson’s books have breathed new life into Nordic noir.” A must-have for SF fans and die-had collectors alike is Philip K. Dick’s We Can Remember it for you Wholesale and Other Classic Stories (Citadel, 9780806537986, £11.99, p. 8). One of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century, Philip K. Dick’s influence is far-ranging, even 30+ years after his untimely death. Interest in his work continues to build, and a growing body of critical attention means that his work is as popular as ever. This edition is one of six of the seminal author’s collections to be repackaged and reissued by Citadel (including Eye of the Sibyl & Other Stories – also available from Turnaround). Featuring the story ‘We Can Remember It for You Wholesale’, which inspired the major motion picture Total Recall (1990), this collection draws from the writer’s earliest fiction, written during the years 1952-55. Also included are fascinating works such as ‘The Adjustment Team’ (basis of the 2011 movie The Adjustment Bureau [Universal, 2011]), ‘Impostor’ (basis of the 2001 movie of the same names) and many others. Next up, we have a new collection of horrific tales from the master of Japanese horror manga: Junji Ito. Detailing the depths at which a teen will go to get revenge on the world, Junji Ito’s Dissolving Classroom (Vertical, 9781942993858, £9.99, p. 18) is J-Horror at its most beautifully grotesque. These seven new short horror stories centre on teenager Yuma Azawa as he transfers to a new high school. Something is amiss... he’s being following by something... strange. Is it a curse? (Also available from Turnaround, the lighter side to Junji Ito’s work: Junji Ito’s Cat Diary.)
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Our most exciting art book this month – and perhaps the most exciting photography book from any publisher this year – is the wildlyanticipated The Street is Watching (Drago, 9788888493947, £80, p. 21). This volume is a street photography anthology that brings together the most representative and iconic images, ranging from the ‘70s to today, showing the evolution and the spirit of street and urban photography. Curated by Drago, this showcase of the streets features work by 100+ photographers, including Larry Clark, Boogie, Ed Templeton, Glen E. Friedman, JR, Estevan Oriol, Martha Cooper, Jamel Shabazz, Bruce Davidson, Jim Goldberg, Mary Ellen Mark, Bruce Gilden, Ryan McGinley, Hugh Holland, Jill Freedman, C.R. Stecyk, Dash Snow, Bruce LaBruce, Ivory Serra and Olivia Bee. This collection also benefits from text by Miss Rosen. She writes, “The street is more than the site of public lives. It is a place where movements are born. The street is where people come together to stand as one, to speak the truth to those in power, to defy the corrupt system. Freedom is born on the streets.” Finally, we announce the mass market edition of “A powerful and inspiring exploration of the female relationship with landscape” (Melissa Harrison, author of At Hawthorn Time – Bloomsbury, 2015). In March 2015 a uniquely empowering book about wild landscapes, female mythology and the challenges facing modern women was published. Readers reached out from across the world to give the book 5 star reviews and described it as lifechanging and essential. This second edition of If Women Rose Rooted (September Publishing, 9781910463666, £10.99, p. 25) has been packaged to reach a wider market. It is a unique book for any woman who has ever lost her way, who sees a wasteland at the heart of modern life and longs to live a more authentic, rooted life once again. If Women Rose Rooted is the subject of so much anticipation and excitement, the publisher is now bringing this book out early, in November 2016.
Don’t Miss… We Learn at Home and We Go Out By Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia Published by Dung Beetle Press 9780992834999 / 9780992834982 £7.99, September 2016 Elia follows up on her 2015 runaway hit We Go to the Gallery (also available from Turnaround) with two new eye-wateringly hilarious Dung Beetle Learning Scheme titles.
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - January 2017
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Fiction
Fiction
GARDENS OF CONSOLATION, THE
IN THE MIDST OF SHAME
In the early 1920s in Iran two teenagers fall in love and marry. Sardar brings his young bride with him across the mountains to the suburbs of Tehran, where the couple settles down and builds a home. They will then watch as the Qajar dynasty falls and Reza Shah Pahlavi rises to power. Into this family of illiterate shepherds is born Bahram, a boy whose intellectual promise is apparent from a young age. Through his education, Bahram will become a follower of reformer Mohamed Mossadegh and will participate first hand in his country’s political and social upheavals.
Hope opens up about her life as a Creole who dares to aspire for greatness on the island of St. James. As she moves about in the shadow of Master Livingston, and under the watchful eyes of her servant, Angela, she fantasizes about becoming a planter in the sugar industry. Upon befriending Gloria Hanover, the most powerful woman on the island, the young woman becomes immersed into a world where seduction, cruelty and witchcraft were used as powerful means of dominance. In the midst of social upheaval and economic uncertainties, bitter hearts create room for revenge.
Reza, Parisa & Hunter, Adriana (trans.)
Blake, Petulia
KEY SELLING POINTS • A powerful and unforgettable love story set in Iran. • Interest in the Middle East remains high, and many readers will find this novel fascinating. • Set against a backdrop of rapidly changing politics and social upheavals but ultimately a very human story. • Translator Adriana Hunter is highly acclaimed and well known for her translations of Amelie Northomb. • Translated fiction remains a strong trend amongst UK readers after the success of authors such as Elena Ferrante. ISBN 13: 9781609453503, 208pp p/b, £10.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)
KEY SELLING POINTS • A searing historical novel that tells the story from the perspective of a Creole woman. • The novel has engrossing themes such as identity, love, lust and power. • Set in a world where seduction, cruelty and witchcraft were used as powerful means of dominance. ISBN 13: 9789768245472, 238pp p/b, £9.99 Published by LMH PUBLISHING LTD Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction
This is the story of fifteen-year-old Marcy Tomlinson and her family’s journey in Kingston, Jamaica, between the 1950s and 1970s. The Tomlinson family’s dream becomes reality when they move from the inner city to a middleclass neighbourhood in East Kingston. But their dreamlife is short lived. Arthur, the patriarch and an alcoholic, in a drunken fury one night, orders his wife Rose to ‘Leave mi house, now!’ Rose, a dressmaker, leaves everything behind and, with her four children, flees to her mother, Mari, ‘Granny’.
SPLINTERLANDS Feffer, John
John Feffer’s striking new dystopian novel takes us deep into the battered, shattered world of 2050. The European Union has broken apart. Multi-ethnic great powers like Russia and China have shrivelled. Nationalism has proven the century’s most enduring force as ever-rising global temperatures have supercharged each-againstall competition and conflict among the now 300-plus members of an increasingly feeble United Nations. As he navigates the world of 2050, Julian West offers a roadmap for the path we’re already on, a chronicle of impending disaster, and a faint light of hope.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Examines the future consequences of the collapse of the EU. The entire UK is wondering what will happen post-Brexit. • Dystopian fiction with deep roots in the real world, this will unnerve the reader much like 1984 did. • Explores the effects of climate change and the shattering effects nationalism is currently having on our world. • Takes many of the negative news stories we see in our real-world news to their logical conclusion. • Lone-wanderer narratives are huge across all media The Last of Us is one of the biggest games of the decade. ISBN 13: 9781608467242, 130pp p/b, £10.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction
HELLO LOVE Cullen, Carmen
Four-year old Jacqueline Clancy leads a carefree existence until one day her mother disappears. Filled with unanswered questions, Jacqueline must adjust to life with her formidable Auntie Mina and the possibility of a new step-mother. Almost forty years later, Jacqueline’s husband has left her for a younger woman. Despite the number of men who come knocking at her door, Jacqueline resolves to stay faithful to her estranged husband. However, when Auntie Mina returns, Jacqueline must decide whether she will allow her inability to say goodbye to an old love to rule her life.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A poignant narrative about love and loss from an acclaimed Irish writer. • Follows on from the author’s first successful first novel, Two Sisters Singing. • Includes universal themes of family, love, identity and relationships. • Weaves together the voice of a child with the voice of an adult in unique and original prose. ISBN 13: 9781910742716, 224pp p/b, £9.99 Published by LIBERTIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Europe
Fiction
WAY TO ESCAPE, A Thompson, Michelle
KEY SELLING POINTS • An engaging coming of age tale that will appeal to adults and young adults. • Set in the gritty inner city of Kingston, Jamaica. • Suspenseful story and compelling characters will keep readers on the edge of their seats. ISBN 13: 9789768245465, 250pp p/b, £9.99 Published by LMH PUBLISHING LTD Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction
GLAXO
Ronsino, Hernan & Rutter, Samuel (trans.)
In a derelict town in Argentina’s pampa, a decades-old betrayal simmers among a group of friends. One returns from serving time for a crime he didn’t commit; another, a policeman with ties to the military regime, discovers his wife’s infidelity; a third lays dying. And an American missionary has been killed. But what happened among these men? Spinning through a series of voices and timelines, Glaxo reveals a chilling story of four boys who grow up breaking horses and idolising John Wayne, only to become adults embroiled in illicit romances, government death squads, and, ultimately, murder. KEY SELLING POINTS • Ronsino is a rising star in Latin America, being published here for the first time in English. • Perfect for fans of smart, suspenseful fiction. • Attention for writers like Clarice Lispector and Cesar Aira means Latin American fiction is hotter now than ever. ISBN 13: 9781612195674, 96pp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction
LUCKY BOY
Fiction
SAVAGE THEORIES
Oloixarac, Pola & Roy Kesey (trans.)
A Novel Sekaran, Shanthi
A student at the Buenos Aires School of Philosophy attempts to put her life (academically and romantically) in the service of a professor whose nearly forgotten theories of violence she plans to popularise and radicalise - against his wishes. Meanwhile, a young couple - a documentary filmmaker and a blogger - engage in a series of cerebral and sexual misadventures. In a novel crammed with philosophy, group sex, revolutionary politics and a fighting fish named Yorick, Oloixarac leads her characters and the reader through dazzling and digressive intellectual byways.
The story of an undocumented Mexican woman, her pregnancy, and an Indian-American wife desperate for a child, Lucky Boy is an emotional journey that will leave you certain of the redemptive beauty of this world. When Solimar makes it across the border into America, pregnant and full of hope, she wasn’t prepared to be detained and have her son taken away from her. Likewise, Kavya didn t expect to wrap her heart around someone else’s child. The reality of their separate situations is moving and revelatory. A heart-wrenching story taken from real life and applied to fiction. KEY SELLING POINTS • Chosen for Penguin’s One World, One Book program that brings global attention to books with universal themes. • Inspired by true voices of undocumented immigrant mothers. • Timely themes of immigration, adoption, motherhood and minority life. • Ideal for fans of Jhumpa Lahiri, Junot Diaz and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. • The author has many UK connections after completing a PhD in Newcastle and living in Nottingham for 5 years. ISBN 13: 9780735212275, 480pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
KEY SELLING POINTS • A reflection on the impact of human atrocities, through both a historical and postmodern lens. • Pola Oloixarac is a talented young Argentinian writer selected as one of Granta’s Best Young Spanish Novelists. • Translated from the Spanish by Roy Kesey, an award-winning novelist and short fiction writer. ISBN 13: 9781616957353, 304pp h/b, £19.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction
Fiction - Classics
NOAH’S WIFE A Novel Starck, Lindsay
Full of whimsy and gentle ironic humour, Noah’s Wife is a wise and poignant novel about a community battered by a relentless downpour from the heavens, a grey and wet little town teeming with eccentric characters who have learned to endure the extraordinary circumstances of the rain with astonishing human fortitude and wilfulness. Drawing upon the motifs of the biblical flood story to explore the true meaning of community, it asks whether hope can exist even where faith has been lost.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A terrifically quirky debut novel with an unforgettable cast of eccentric characters. • Each character is so well-written and familiar they could be the stars of their own novels. • Great fodder for book groups; themes of depression, grief and relationships give many avenues for discussion. • Author Lindsay Starck is a new literary talent and definitely one to watch out for! • For readers of Yann Martel, Helen Oyeyemi and Elizabeth Strout. ISBN 13: 9780399575129, 400pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction
UP-DOWN, THE A Novel Gifford, Barry
Following the death of his mother, Lula Pace Fortune Ripley, Pace decides to close his construction business and leave his home in New Orleans to undertake an unorthodox religious pilgrimage. Intrigued by the Up-Down, a mystical fifth direction mythologised by ancient cultures, Pace sets out on a search for the centre of consciousness. Pace’s voyage is a sweeping, voracious human tale that takes no prisoners, witnesses extreme brutalities and expresses a childlike amazement. Here the route goes across America, but the geography he is charting is always first and foremost unchartable. KEY SELLING POINTS • The final instalment of Gifford’s Sailor and Lula story (Seven Stories, 2010). • Gifford’s novel Wild at Heart was adapted into a film of the same name by David Lynch. • Barry Gifford also wrote the screenplay for Lynch s Lost Highway (1997) and Matt Dillon’s City of Ghosts (2002). • Although part of a series, The Up-Down can be read as a stand-alone novel. • Many other Barry Gifford novels, including the complete Sailor & Lula novels, are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781609807146, 224pp p/b, £10.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
CARSON MCCULLERS: STORIES, PLAYS & OTHER WRITINGS
McCullers, Carson & Dews, Carlos L.
Celebrated worldwide for her five masterly novels, Carson McCullers was equally accomplished and equally moving when writing in shorter forms. This Library of America volume, published to celebrate McCullers’s centenary in February 2017, brings together for the first time her lesser known but no less remarkable stories, plays, essays, memoirs and poems. KEY SELLING POINTS • Carson McCullers is one of the most iconic American authors of the 1940s. • McCullers’s 100th birthday will be celebrated on 19 February 2017. • Presents McCullers’s complete stories for the first time, 20 pieces in all, including one previously uncollected. • Includes previously unpublished 1953 teleplay The Invisible Wall. ISBN 13: 9781598535112, 704pp h/b, £30.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Classics
COLLECTED WORKS OF CARSON MCCULLERS, THE McCullers, Carson
Carson McCullers was one of the seminal American writers of the 1940s. Her novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1940), about a deaf man and the people he encounters in the Deep South, marked McCullers as a literary sensation. Her work focuses on the downtrodden, the forgotten and the oppressed, giving a voice to those most often overlooked. In this beautiful collector s edition, fans of McCullers can find her works collected to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Carson McCullers is one of the most iconic American authors of the 1940s. • She is widely described as a Southern Gothic author alongside William Faulkner and Flannery O Conner. • Fans of McCullers will love this beautifully produced, collector’s edition of her work. • Contains over 1500 pages over multiple volumes in a slipcase. • McCullers’s 100th birthday will be celebrated on 19 February 2017. ISBN 13: 9781598535129, 1532pp h/b, £57.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Classics
JANE BOWLES: COLLECTED WRITINGS
Two Serious Ladies / In the Summer House / Stories & Other Writings / Letters Bowles, Jane & Dillon, Millicent
On the occasion of her centenary, Library of America presents the most complete edition ever published of Jane Bowles’s incomparable fiction, along with an extensive selection of her frank, vivid and funny letters. The collection includes the novel Two Serious Ladies (1943) and the play In The Summer House (1954), as well as five short stories, two song lyrics, a play and a nonfiction sketch. It also features fragments from two abandoned novels, a section of Two Serious Ladies cut from an earlier draft, four abandoned stories, one unfinished play and one autobiographical fragment. KEY SELLING POINTS • The most complete collection ever published of the writings of Jane Bowles. • Published to coincide with the centenary of her birth on 22 February 2017. • Includes rare letters and fragments as well as song lyrics and black-and-white photographs. • Both Bowles and her husband were openly gay; their lifestyle is shown here in fascinating autobiographical writings. ISBN 13: 9781598535136, 832pp h/b, £30.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Classics
FOR THE TERM OF HIS NATURAL LIFE
Clarke, Marcus & Wilson, Rohan (intro.)
Wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit, a young aristocrat is sent to pay his dues in Van Diemen’s Land. As a criminal in this new colony, Richard Devine is forced to endure tremendous suffering and inhumanity, from the baseless cruelty of those in power to the harsh brutalities of an untamed country. Yet, with enduring human spirit and unrelenting determination, Richard remains ever desperate to clear his name, no matter the trials that come his way. KEY SELLING POINTS • A monumental work of Australian literature. • Remains one of the country’s most widely-read classic titles. • Clarke’s epic prose has been compared to that of Victor Hugo and Fyodor Dostoevsky. ISBN 13: 9781925355659, 512pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime
TELLING TAILS
A Second Chance Cat Mystery Ryan, Sofie
Sarah Grayson’s friend and employee Rose is delivering a customer’s purchase when the quick errand becomes a deadly escapade. Rose arrives just in time to see the customer murdered by his wife, but before she can call the police, she is knocked out cold. When she wakes up, no one believes her, especially after the woman claims her husband is very much alive. Despite her convincing story, Sarah is sure something is fishy, and Sarah, Elvis and the senior sleuths known as Charlotte’s Angels are determined to unravel this mysterious yarn, before the feral killer pounces again.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The 3rd book in a popular cosy crime series featuring a second-hand shop owner and her rescue cat Elvis. • Cosy crime is a popular genre amongst UK audiences, with shows like Midsomer Murders pulling in thousands of viewers. • Everyone likes cats! Cats are incredibly popular and are all over the internet; this book is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. • Titles in Sofie Ryan’s other cosy cat crime series (written under Sofie Kelly) are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781101991206, 336pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime
ATHENIAN BLUES Koutsakis, Pol
Stratos Gazis hates being called a contract killer. What he is, is a conscientious fixer. He fixes problems that are only mentioned in whispers. That very few can fix. Things that people are willing to pay handsomely to get done. But now, in the midst of the Greek economic crisis and political turmoil, during a melancholy winter which makes life in Athens even more unbearable than usual, this assassin with the strict moral code is about to get involved in the most high-profile case of his career. Helped by three childhood friends, he discovers that truth is, as ever, a relative thing.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Stratos Gazis is a walking contradiction: He’s a cold-blooded contract killer with a conscience. • Contemporary Greece is a country teetering from one crisis to the next - a fascinating setting for a crime novel. • Stratos’ first person narrative voice is strong, given depth and life by his wry philosophical observations. • His recurrent interest in film noir and warm friendships make him a believable and likeable character. ISBN 13: 9781908524768, 278pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BITTER LEMON PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime
ASHES OF BERLIN, THE McCallin, Luke
World War II is over, and former German intelligence officer Captain Gregor Reinhardt has returned to Berlin. A year after Germany’s defeat, he has been hired back onto Berlin’s civilian police force. The city is divided among the victorious allied powers, but tensions are growing, and the police are riven by internal rivalries as factions within it jockey for power and influence with Berlin’s new masters. When a man is found slain in a broken-down tenement, Reinhardt embarks on a gruesome investigation uncovering a dangerous serial killer. KEY SELLING POINTS • The third book in the Gregor Reinhardt series, following The Man From Berlin & The Pale House. • The Man From Berlin was shortlisted for CWA Historical Dagger award and is a top 250 Kindle Bestseller. • Literary crime fiction reminiscent of Philip Kerr’s Berlin Noir trilogy with the atmosphere of The Third Man. • For fans of CJ Sansom, Martin Cruz Smith, Alan Furst and Charles Cumming. ISBN 13: 9781843448327, 448pp h/b, £16.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime
RUPTURE
Jonasson, Ragnar
1955. Two young couples move to the uninhabited, isolated fjord of Hedinsfjordur. Their stay ends abruptly when one of the women meets her death in mysterious circumstances. The case in never solved. Fifty years later, an old photogrpah comes to light, and it becomes clear that the couple may not have been alone on the fjord after all... KEY SELLING POINTS • The next in the Dark Iceland series which includes Snowblind and Blackout. • Multiple author appearances planned for 2017. • Television series is currently in production with On The Corner (Amy; Palio). ISBN 13: 9781910633571, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Fiction - Crime
WHERE IT HURTS
Fiction - Crime
JANE AND THE WATERLOO MAP
A Novel Coleman, Reed Farrel
Gus Murphy, a retired cop, had everything a man could want: a great marriage, two kids, a nice house and the rest of his life ahead of him. But when his family is blown apart, he is transformed from a man who believes he understands everything into a man who understands nothing. Divorced and working as a courtesy van driver, ex-con Tommy Delcamino comes to him for help. Months earlier, TJ Delcamino’s battered body was discovered and the police don’t seem interested in finding the killers. In desperation, Tommy seeks out the only cop he ever trusted - Gus Murphy. KEY SELLING POINTS • The first in a gritty new crime series set on the other side of Long Island, far away from the wealth of the Hamptons. • This setting will be appealing to many UK readers. • Reed Farrel Coleman is co-author of Robert B. Parker s popular Jesse Stone series (No Exit Press, also available). • He has been called the ‘noir poet laureate’ in the Huffington Post and is a multiple award winning author. • For readers who like their crime gritty and raw. ISBN 13: 9780425283271, 384pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime
FOR TIME AND ALL ETERNITIES
Being a Jane Austen Mystery Barron, Stephanie
On a visit to her ailing brother in London, Jane Austen crosses paths with the chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, who invites her to tour the Prince’s fabulous home. Clarke is a fan of Jane’s books, and during the tour he suggests she dedicate her next novel - Emma - to HRH, whom she despises. However, before she can speak to HRH, Jane stumbles upon a body sprawled on the carpet in the Regent’s library. He utters a single failing phrase: ‘Waterloo map’. Jane is on the hunt for a treasure of incalculable value and a killer of considerable cunning. KEY SELLING POINTS • Barron’s Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas (Soho, 2014, also available) sold through three printings. • Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas was a LibraryReads Top 10 Pick for 2014. • Stephanie Barron is a prolific writer whose specialities include historical, detective and spy fiction. • Barron is a former CIA agent. • Barron is very well connected and highly regarded in Janeite communities. ISBN 13: 9781616957995, TBCpp p/b, £7.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Thriller
FORGOTTEN SOLDIER, THE A Pike Logan Thriller Taylor, Brad
Harrison, Mette Ivie
Mormon bishop’s wife Linda Wallheim knows a bit about the LDS church’s history of polygamy, but for mainstream Mormons, that epoch ended in the 1890s. However, there are still sects of fundamentalist Mormons who still practice ‘the Principle of plural marriage’... in fact, some of them are living in plain sight here in Utah. And now Linda’s son Kenneth is marrying a young woman who was raised in a polygamist family. KEY SELLING POINTS • Inspired by true events and written by a practising Mormon, adding to the authenticity of the novel. • A twisting mystery and a fascinating look at the lives of modern Mormons. • Previous novels His Right Hand (2014) and The Bishop’s Wife (2015). ISBN 13: 9781616956660, 336pp h/b, £20.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime
GUN, THE
Nakamura, Fuminori & Markin, Allison (trans.)
On a night-time walk along a Tokyo riverbank, a young man named Nishikawa stumbles on a dead body, besides which is lying a gun. From the moment Nishikawa makes the decision to take the gun, the world around him blurs. But Nishikawa’s personal entanglements are becoming unexpectedly complicated: he finds himself romantically involved with two women, while his biological father, whom he’s never met, lies dying in a hospital. Through it all, he can’t stop thinking about the gun - and the four bullets preloaded in its chamber.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fuminor Nakaruma’s presence in the US has been steadily increasing since Soho published The Thief (2012). • A young, exciting Japanese author who has won’s Japan’s prestigious Oe Prize. • Original Japanese edition won the Shincho Literary Prize in 2002. • Nakamura’s books always get great review coverage. • A chilling tale with an unusual psychological plot. ISBN 13: 9781616957681, TBCpp p/b, £7.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
A Special Forces soldier is killed on an operation in Afghanistan. Complicit in the attack is a government official. While the US administration wants to forget the casualty, one Taskforce member will not. When he sets out to avenge his brother s death, his actions threaten to not only expose the Taskforce’s activities, but also destroy a web of alliances against a greater evil. Pike Logan understands the desire, but also the danger. Brought in to eliminate the risk, he’s now forced to choose between his friend and the administration he’s sworn to protect. KEY SELLING POINTS • Brad Taylor is a retired Delta Force commander who has unprecedented first-hand experience of his subject. • His debut Pike Logan novel made it on to the New York Times bestseller list, as has every novel in the series since. • Taylor publishes two books a year, meaning he is always a hot topic with thriller readers. • For fans of thrillers, crime and military fiction. ISBN 13: 9780451477194, 496pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Thriller
DEEP DOWN DEAD Broadribb, Steph
Lori Anderson is as tough as they come, managing to keep her career as a fearless Florida bounty hunter separate from her role as single mother to nine-yearold Dakota, who has leukaemia. But when the hosptial bills start to rack up, she has no choice but to take her daughter along on a job that will make her a fast buck. KEY SELLING POINTS • Author is a trained bounty hunter and one of the most high-profile crime bloggers in the UK. • Jacket quotes from Mark Billingham and Eva Dolan. • Widespread media and review coverage expected due to the author and book’s unusual nature ISBN 13: 9781910633557, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Fiction - Thriller
WOLVES, THE
PERILS OF PAULIE
Berenson, Alex
John Wells has just barely managed to stop an operation designed to drive the United States and Iran into war, but the instigator himself disappeared behind an impenetrable war of security. Now it’s time for him to pay, and Wells has made it his personal mission. There are plenty of crosscurrents at work, though. The White House doesn’t want anybody stirring the pot; his old CIA bosses have their own agendas; other countries are starting to sniff around, sensing something unusual. KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the strongest voices in international thriller writing. • Alex Berenson was a reporter for the New York Times who covered the occupation of Iraq. • The Wolves is therefore told with a genuine insight into Middle Eastern politics. • Packed full of suspense - thriller readers will be hooked until the very last page. ISBN 13: 9781101982761, 432pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Thriller
KILL THE NEXT ONE Axat, Federico
A stranger makes terminally ill Ted McKay a proposition: why not kill two deserving men before dying? The first target is a criminal, and the second is a man with terminal cancer who, like Ted, wants to die. After executing these kills, Ted will become someone else’s next target. Ted understands the stranger’s logic: it’s easier for a victim’s family to deal with a murder than with a suicide. However, after killing his targets, Ted’s reality begins to unravel. Kill the Next One is an immersive psychological thriller from an exciting new voice.
KEY SELLING POINTS • An audacious new psychological thriller where nothing is as it seems. • Kill The Next One has already been a hit worldwide; this marks Axat’s English language debut. • For fans of twisty psychological thrillers such as Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy (Faber, 2011). ISBN 13: 9781911231066, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy
WE CAN REMEMBER IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE AND OTHER STORIES Dick, Philip K.
Fiction - Romance
Countless readers worldwide consider Philip K. Dick the greatest science fiction writer on any planet. Since his death in 1982, interest in Dick’s work has continued to mount and his reputation has been enhanced by a growing body of critical attention as well as films based on his stories. Featuring the story ‘We Can Remember It for You Wholesale’, which inspired the film Total Recall, this collection draws from the writer’s earliest fiction, written in 1952-55. Also included are The Adjustment Team (basis of the film The Adjustment Bureau), Impostor (basis of the 2001 movie), and many others. KEY SELLING POINTS • One of six Philp K. Dick collections to be repackaged and reissued by Citadel. • Other books in the series are already being considered ‘musts’ by science-fiction collectors. • Philip K. Dick is one of the most celebrated and influential writers of the last century. • His work was awarded both the Hugo Award and the John Campbell Award, which honour excellence in science-fiction. ISBN 13: 9780806537986, 400pp p/b, £11.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
A Matchmaker in Wonderland Romance MacAlister, Katie
Trying to escape her sheltered life, Paulina Rostakova jumps at the chance to get behind the wheel of a vintage car, as a reality show contestant re-enacting an historic 1908 car race across the US, Asia, Russia and Europe. Dixon Ainslie has nothing to lose by entering the race, except the rut he’s been in since the death of his girlfriend. But he never expected to gain a wife. The producers want Dixon to join forces with Paulie... and pretend to fall in love and get married. But as their scripted courtship takes off, Dixon and Paulie find real sparks are starting to fly.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A fast, furious, sexy and funny romance novel from an author who is well known in the world of romance. • MacAlister has a huge online presence, with 30,000 Facebook likes and 7,000 Twitter followers. • She has written over 40 novels, 20 of which have appeared on New York Times bestsellers lists. • Perfect escapism with loveable characters and a fast-paced, compelling plot. ISBN 13: 9781101990681, 336pp p/b, £6.99 Published by JOVE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
IF YOU DON’T KNOW ME Morrison, Mary B.
Sindy Singleton isn’t about to lose Chicago DuBois to Madison again. But getting him to open his heart once more won t be enough to satisfy her. Enlisting the help of Chicago’s worst enemy is the fastest way she knows to expose Madison’s most brazen deception yet Playing on Chicago’s fatherly instincts will maintain her access to the DuBois fortune... and keep her family’s empire successful. And to get back on top, Madison’s got the perfect scheme to finally take care of her ex-lover, her rivals, and the husband she ll never let go. KEY SELLING POINTS • The soapy, scandalous follow-up to If I Can’t Have You and I’d Rather Be With You (both also available). • All of Mary B. Morrison’s novels have been Essence bestsellers and two were New York Times bestsellers. • Mary B. Morrison is one of the hottest authors in the urban market and is a brand in her own right. ISBN 13: 9780758273079, 384pp p/b, £6.5 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
THE MARK Swinson, Kiki
Identity thief Lauren Kelly thought she was safe. The millions she stole from her double-crossing accomplice and ex-lover Matt Connors bought a quiet upscale life for her, her unsuspecting new husband Drake, and their precious baby. But betrayal was just the beginning... When both Drake and the baby go missing, it’s courtesy of a vengeful Matt. Lauren has less than twenty-four hours to give him back the money. She’s prepared for any payback... but nothing can keep this exchange from going all-the-way wrong. KEY SELLING POINTS • Sequel to the The Score, filled with even more explosive action. • Explores what happens when street hustlers take advantage of identity theft: today’s most lucrative crime game. • Will appeal to Swinson’s core readership of urban lit fans as well as broader crossover interest to thriller readers • One of the stars of the urban lit market, known for sexy, gritty urban dramas. • For fans of Ashley & JaQuavis and Wahida Clark. ISBN 13: 9781617739705, 320pp h/b, £19.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Black Interest
THE PASTOR’S HUSBAND Warren, Tiffany L.
Felicia Caldwell has a great job, a healthy bank account, and stunning good looks. But she longs for a husband and family to go along with it. So when charismatic superstar pastor Nya Hempstead declares that partnership is on its way, Felicia is elated. Soon, Felicia is moving to Dallas and joins the church led by Nya and her co-pastor husband, Gregory And as she infiltrates the pastors’ lives it will take a team of prayer warriors and heavenly intervention to save their relationship. Will they remember the mission they started with? KEY SELLING POINTS • Tiffany L. Warren won the 2013 RT Book Reviewers Choice Award for Best Multicultural Novel for Don’t Tell a Soul. • She was nominated for a 2015 RT Reviewers Choice Award for The Favourite Son (also available). • Inspirational fiction with a scandal-filled plot. • Intricate characters dealing with realistic situations. • Witty, humorous and real prose. ISBN 13: 9781617732041, 320pp p/b, £6.5 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
REVENGE OF THE MISTRESS Rax, Cydney
The new Mrs. Rashad Eason can t believe it. She dreamed, schemed and seduced her way to media adoration and a Cinderella-gone-viral marriage to the lover she stole from his wife. But thirty days in, Rashad is serving up divorce papers... and a plan to win back his ex, Kiara. No way is Nicole going to stand for this. If she can’t be the picket-fence wife, she’ll be the pictureperfect, very rich widow. And sexing her ex-con first love will ensure his help... and keep her hot and satisfied through those lonely grieving nights. But in the game of love and revenge, everyone has a score to settle.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Competitively priced to encourage readers to pick up this sexy read. • Cydney Rax knows how to keep readers hooked by creating fast-paced, sexy and suspenseful storylines. • Full of mystery, romance and high stakes. ISBN 13: 9781496701428, 356pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
WIVES, FIANCEES, AND SIDE-CHICKS OF HOTLANTA
Fiction - Black Interest
FAMILY, FRIEND, OR FOE Pink Lips 2 Jones, Andre D.
An unorthodox tale of lust and crime focusing on two sisters with aspirations of self-made success; but when loyalty is tested and trust is lost, murder, deceit, and betrayal turn their dreams into a nightmare. In this suspenseful sequel to Pink Lips (Strebor, 2014), sisters Willow and Kail are back, but blood means nothing as the rise to the top becomes their main objective. Treating one another like strangers, they will stop at nothing until the other one is in the ground. Their motives are clear until loved ones rise from the dead and change their plans drastically. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fictional representation of fierce sibling rivalry - huge amounts of adults fall out with their siblings. • Takes a break from the hustle to focus on the sister’s estranged mother and the family Willow thought was dead. • Contrasting values in each sister sees the career/family debate brought to life. ISBN 13: 9781593095642, 320pp p/b, £10.99 Published by STREBOR BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
SECRET LIVES OF CHEATING WIVES, THE A Novel Bunn, Curtis
Delve into the minds of several frisky women who are willing to risk it all in the pursuit of pleasure from bestselling author Curtis Bunn. With sensual language and a unique understanding of women, The Secret Lives of Cheating Wives is a gripping novel that reveals the lengths today’s women will go to indulge their deepest desires. With relatable and complex characters, The Secret Lives of Cheating Wives is more than your typical romance: it challenges you to understand their actions, all while enjoying a tense, steamy ride filled with edge-of-your-seat drama. KEY SELLING POINTS • Fictionalises an underground trend among seemingly modest women engaging in extra-marital affairs. • Contrasts the women’s God-fearing, career-driven day-to-day lives with high-risk romances. • Written with Curtis Bunn’s unique perception of women. • Strives to explore the psyche of these women and challenges you to understand their actions. • Curtis Bunn is an Essence magazine #1 bestselling author. ISBN 13: 9781593096861, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by STREBOR BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Whitfield, Sheree
Sasha Wellington is on the fast track to success - she’s got her career as a fashion designer all planned out. When fate points her to Atlanta, she sets out to make her dreams come true Before she knows it, Sasha’s befriended by two rival BFFs, and the more time she spends among the movers and shakers, the clearer it gets that the truth lies behind the scenes. Still, she’s not worried about getting caught up in the drama... until she s romanced by an NBA player. Can she stick to her game plan, or will Hotlanta derail her future - and reveal a side of herself she didn’t know existed?
KEY SELLING POINTS • Real life meets fiction in the tradition of Dollhouse by the Kardashians and The Devil Wears Prada. • The first novel from one of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. The other cast members have written nonfiction or memoir. • Whitfield already has a platform, brand, and loyal social media following (484k+ Twitter followers). ISBN 13: 9781496709875, 320pp p/b, £11.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
SEXPIONAGE Hal, Lesley E.
Jordan Lei is debonair and smart. Armed with stunning good looks and enough swagger to make the most confident man feel inadequate, he uses his wits and charm to get whatever he wants. So when he sets his eyes on Bianca, she’s no different than any other treasure that he’s ever desired. Equipped with suave and seductive sophistication, Jordan can’t lose when he sweeps Bianca up into a world of espionage and international intrigue. No challenge is too great, no vault too difficult to crack, as Jordan prides himself on accomplishing any mission regardless of how impossible.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A danger-filled thriller featuring a no-good hustler who’s too fine to resist. • Bianca is a small business owner with big dreams, and many readers can see themselves in her shoes. • Rags-to-riches tales are perennially appealing, but even more so for millennials who feel like wealth is unattainable. • Takes place in a world of espionage and international intrigue. • Hal has been lauded as a rising star by queen of erotica, Zane. ISBN 13: 9781593096908, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by STREBOR BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Black Interest
Fiction - Black Interest
1 NIGHT STAND
THE FAMILY BUSINESS 4
Harmony, Melody and Lyric haven’t seen each other since their chart-topping girl group broke up three years ago. Harmony, who retreated from the limelight, lives a modest life in the suburbs with her new husband, an ex-child star and recovering drug addict. Melody, who abandoned her sisters for a solo career, is now a wealthy mega-star. Lyric has become a B-list celebrity, desperately trying to make it back to the top. What will happen when family tragedy forces them to reunite?
LC Duncan, patriarch and leader of the Duncan clan is alive and well after being shot by a mysterious gunman. His near death experience has caused him and his wife Chippy to reflect on both the past and present, and together they decide that it s time to return to Waycross, Georgia for a long overdue family reunion. But wherever the Duncans go, trouble and drama are never too far behind, and this time it comes in the form of longtime Duncan enemy Vinnie Dash, and Ruby, the mother of Orlando Duncan’s baby who disappeared before the child was born.
Love Sisters Series McCall, Amaleka
KEY SELLING POINTS • From the author of the popular Girls From Da Hood and Hard Candy series (also available). • Dramatic story which packs in romance, family feuds, addiction and the destructive world of the music industry. • Story of warring women in a successful girl group will remind readers of groups like Destiny s Child and The Supremes. • The first in the series; the sequel, 2 Timers, is also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781622867929, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
THE BANKS SISTERS 3 Turner, Nikki
Just like any dysfunctional family reunion, loyalty, love and good times soon turn to bitterness, regret, and promises to never see one another again. At the end of the day, the Banks sisters are no different than any other family in the city of Richmond - other than the fact that they are rotten to the core. When it comes down to it, it is every sister for herself, even if it means throwing her siblings underneath the bus to avoid the consequences of their many crimes. Sisterly love be damned; this is survival! KEY SELLING POINTS • From New York Times and Essence best-selling author Nikki Turner. • Sequel to The Banks Sisters and The Banks Sisters 2, both of which were wellreceived. • Fast-paced, dramatic action with many twists and turns that pit sister against sister. ISBN 13: 9781622867677, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
A Family Business Novel Weber, Carl & Phillips, C.N.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The fourth instalment in the Family Business series co-authored by New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber. • C.N. Phillips brings her own fanbase and unique touch to the novel. • The success of the Carl Weber Presents series by a wide range of authors demonstrates his pull in this market. ISBN 13: 9781622867660, 288pp h/b, £19.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
THE FIX 3 K’wan
Persia Chandler has managed to get her life back on track. Most importantly, she’s drug free and plans to stay that way... until Chucky slithers back into her life. Chucky gives Persia an ultimatum: go along with his latest twisted plot, or have her junkie past exposed to the new man in her life. In another part of town, Li’l Monk is discovering that a friend in need isn’t always a friend indeed. After helping his old running buddy, Charlie, out of a jam, he finds himself the victim of a triple-cross when a prominent mobster is found dead and all signs point to Li’l Monk as the murderer.
KEY SELLING POINTS • K’wan is the author of over a dozen titles and has been featured everywhere from Entertainment Weekly to Time. • He is the winner of the 2012 and 2013 Street Lit Book Awards. • Urban Books also publish his K’wan Presents series of books by new writers. • Thrilling sequel packed with twists, turns and dramatic action. ISBN 13: 9781622867707, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
CARL WEBER’S KINGPINS: PHILADELPHIA Williams, Brittani
Dontay had it rough growing up in the projects with a mother who forced him to become a man at the young age of fifteen. Now Dontay is the leader of one of the most successful and most feared drug organizations in the city of Philadelphia. From the outside looking in, he appears to have it all - tons of money, respect and women falling at his feet but it all comes with a hefty price. He meets Desire, a biracial beauty, and instantly vows to make her his queen. Unfortunately, trouble is lurking, and Desire may not be the woman she claims to be...
KEY SELLING POINTS • Endorsed by best-selling author Carl Weber who is very influential in this market. • The story incorporates the issue of police corruption which is highly topical at the minute. • Fast-paced drama with a romantic subplot. ISBN 13: 9781622867752, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
SINGLE LADIES 2 Karrington. Blake
Get ready to deal with the drama of baby daddies, side chick issues, divorce, child custody, child support, medical issues, money problems, infidelity, lust, in-laws, law enforcement, incarceration, and everything else that comes along with being a Single Lady in the hood! Tammy finds herself deeply in love with her new man, but when a secret is revealed, will it destroy her perfect world? Will Lisa and Ralphy s near death experience convince them that love can conquer all? Lamar finally gets up the nerve to pop the big question to Kim, but is Falisha all the way out of his heart?
KEY SELLING POINTS • Blake Karrington is a best-selling author and one of the biggest names in urban lit. • Strong, complex female characters are at the centre of the story. • Dramatic twists and turns give an insight into the everyday life of living as a woman in the hood. • The sequel to Single Ladies, which is also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781622867899, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Black Interest
THE SYNDICATE 2
Graphic Novel
MARQUIS OF ANAON VOL. 5: THE CHAMBER OF CHEOPS
Carl Weber Presents Brick & Storm
After finding out their beloved foster mother was the head of an international drug gang, the McPhearson siblings must hit the ground running in order to keep the Syndicate and themselves alive. Attacked on all fronts, it’s a struggle to keep the family normal while following the plans of their dead mother. The Syndicate is growing, and Javon is determined to bring in new blood while looking for those who killed Claudette. Will the McPhearson clan fall in order for the Syndicate to rise, or will the truth end the legacy before it can even begin?
KEY SELLING POINTS • Dramatic twists and turns will keep readers on the edge of their seats. • From the authors of the popular Hood Misfits series (also available from Turnaround). • Like all of their books, The Syndicate is filled with sex, love, lies and lust. • The success of Narcos (Netflix) demonstrates the appetite for stories about drug empires in the UK. ISBN 13: 9781622867684, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Gay Erotica
CLAIMING OF ALEC CALDWELL, THE
Vehlmann, Fabien & Bonhomme, Matthieu
Umberto Leone, a wealthy eccentric, dies in Egypt. In his will, he bequeaths enormous amounts of money to several perfect strangers - including Jean-Baptiste! Intrigued by such a curious inheritance, the young man decides to follow Leone’s tracks and sails to Cairo, last destination of the late explorer. There, in the shadow of the pyramids, he will meet French expatriates with dubious motives, gold-crazed janissaries, mysterious holy men... and above all the beautiful Dieneba. KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on the legend of the Marquis d’Anaon, a popular tale from the 18th century. • By the acclaimed author of Alone and Green Manor (both Cinebook). • An uncompromising period saga that brings the France of the 1720s to life in a clear, uncluttered style. ISBN 13: 9781849182959, 52pp p/b, £7.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
Graphic Novel
NAMIBIA VOL. 4: EPISODE 4 LEO; Rodolphe & Marchal, Bertrand
Erotic Adventures of a Young Businessman Cox, Casey K.
Alec Caldwell is a successful investment manager at the top of his game. He’s also a member of a secret society of sex slaves and masters with rules of its own. Jostling for power and position in the world of London finance is one thing. Who’s on top and who’s on bottom in the Order of Gentleman is something else altogether. Alec finds out that with business and with pleasure, in love and in life, good and bad, dominant and dominated aren’t always what they seem. Can he find the balance between sex toy, boyfriend, and newly acquired status as a master to his own boys? KEY SELLING POINTS • Exciting and breathtakingly hot adventures in the London business world. • Author Casey Cox writes man on man erotica that is popular not only with gay men, but with straight women. • Her previously published fan-fiction has already secured the author a large online fan-base. • This is the third Alec Caldwell book. The other two titles in the series are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9783959851954, 192pp p/b, £10.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East
Poetry
STILL DIRTY
Poems 2009-2015 Lau, David
Struggle, smoke, surrealism, supercharged language, Anglo-Chinese hardcore troubadour with laconic Latinidad Los Angeles flow. Poems like damaged life, still dirty. Still Dirty: Poems 2009-2015 is David Lau’s much-anticipated second full-length collection of poems. His first collection, Virgil and the Mountain Cat, appeared on University of California Press and sold well. He received praise widely, including reviews from The Believer, Verse, and Sycamore Review. KEY SELLING POINTS • Latest offering from popular new Commune Editions imprint. • Association with Lana Turner will be an asset in promotion of his new book, helping this work to reach a wide audience. • Biting political verse will appeal to left-wing audiences as well as general poetry readers. ISBN 13: 9781934639184, 368pp p/b, £12 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Kathy Austin has already survived two assassination attempts saved both time by intervention from her mysterious friends from outer space. Her superior, Sir Charles, finds it difficult to believe her as to the origin of such providential allies, but another incident, followed by a more official meeting, eventually convince him. Informed of the terrible stakes that hide behind the recent events, he sends Kathy back to Namibia with a new partner, on a mission she seems unlikely to survive...
KEY SELLING POINTS • Already a bestseller in France, Namibia is published here in English for the first time. • A fascinating, complex mystery penned by a veteran author. • Features the same expressive and realistic art of the creator of Aldebaran. • Kathy is a strong and independent heroine unlike protagonists in other adventure comics. ISBN 13: 9781849183284, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
Graphic Novel
ABE SAPIEN VOLUME 8 The Desolate Shore Mignola, Mike; Allie, Scott & Fiumara, Max
On the run at the end of the world, Abe Sapien’s Dark and Terrible story reaches its finale, and the answers he uncovers about his own existence reveal some of the biggest secrets of the Hellboy saga. AWOL from the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense for more than a year, Abe travels to lost two lost kingdoms before returning to America. There he’ll confront the most nightmarish version of the fate he’s run from all along, as well as the necromancer who sees Abe as a means to control the end of mankind. KEY SELLING POINTS • Collected series of stories from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. • Abe Sapien is part of the BPRD team first introduced in Hellboy and starred in the first two films. • Mike Mignola is a widely-recognised name in the graphic novel community. • Rumours of a third Hellboy film continue to circulate with fans eager for another instalment. ISBN 13: 9781506700311, 168pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Graphic Novel
CONAN VOLUME 20
A Witch Shall Be Born Van Lente, Fred; Ching, Brian & Luis, Jose
Writer Fred Van Lente’s incredible run on Conan reaches its epic conclusion! Taramis, the beloved queen of Khauran, was born with a twin sister, Salome - but by an ancient doom placed on their bloodline Salome’s chest bore a scarlet half-moon birthmark: the mark of the witch! Left to die in the desert, Salome survived instead, and grew up to embrace her malevolent destiny... and now she’s back, to take vengeance on all of Khauran!
Graphic Novel
GUN THEORY
Way, Daniel & Proctor, Jon
Everyone who’s laid eyes on Harvey is dead. That’s because Harvey is a hired killer whose victims never see him until it is too late. Through years of practice, Harvey’s appearance and demeanor have become so devoid of humanity that he has become invisible. Unknowable. Untouchable. Until Harvey meets a woman who, strangely, can see him. From superstar Marvel writer Daniel Way (Deadpool, Wolverine: Origins) this is the first complete collection of Gun Theory!
KEY SELLING POINTS • Continues the legend of Robert E. Howard’s epic creation. • A new Conan the Barbarian movie will begin filming in 2017 Arnold Schwarzenegger is rumoured to be reprising the role. • Conan is a perennial favourite among comics fans. ISBN 13: 9781506701349, 152pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
KEY SELLING POINTS • A lost comic classic receives a long-overdue reissue. • Critics compared Gun Theory to Tarantino for its highly stylised violence and snappy dialogue. • Way has worked for Marvel for many years and has contributed to the Deadpool, Wolverine and Spider-Man series. ISBN 13: 9781616556570, TBCpp h/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel
DEPT. H VOLUME 1 Kindt, Matt
Mia is a special investigator hired to uncover possible sabotage taking place at a deep-sea research station. What she uncovers is a mind-blowing crime scene filled with suspects with terrible secrets, strange deep-sea creatures, and an impending flood! KEY SELLING POINTS • A new underwater sci-fi series from the cult creator of Mind MGMT. • Mind MGMT has been optioned for the big screen by Ridley Scott. • Matt Kindt is a Harvey Award-winning writer and artist among his successful series are Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D. ISBN 13: 9781616559892, 168pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
HOUSE OF PENANCE
Tomasi, Peter J.; Bertram, Ian & Stewart, Dave
This is a tale about guilt, ghosts, and guns... of how fortune brings misfortune, as a grim and determined woman oversees the construction of a house 24 hours a day for 20 years with the simple motto: keep busy building or get busy dying. KEY SELLING POINTS • Many of Peter Tomasi’s graphic novels have appeared on The New York Times best-seller lists. • Based on the true story of the Winchester Mystery House, which intrigues many to this day. • Spine-chilling horror brought to life in vivid images. ISBN 13: 9781506700335, 192pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel
Graphic Novel
EC ARCHIVES: CRIME SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 2 Feldstein, Al; Craig, Johnny & Davis, Jack
Classic chronicles of criminals and capers! Collecting issues #7-#12 of Crime SuspenStories from the immortal artistic talents of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Graham Ingles and George Roussos. Featuring a foreword by Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT). KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects Crime Suspenstories issues 7-12 in full colour. • Dark Horse continues its reprints of this iconic series. • With a new foreword from comics legend Matt Kindt. ISBN 13: 9781506700397, 216pp h/b, £37.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
MACHINES, THE
McLean-Foreman, John & White, Brent Elliot
Out of the wasteland emerges Ryk, an escaped slave girl born with a unique power: merging her consciousness with the neural pathways of robots and healing them. Aided by a malfunctioning war machine, she embarks on a dangerous journey where she must overcome both her self-doubt and the mistrust of those she is trying to help. Only then can she accomplish a daring rescue and save a friend from a fate worse than death. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new comics series based on the forthcoming strategy game. • Written by John McLean Foreman, whose previous videogame screenplay credits include Splinter Cell: Double Agent. • For fans of mecha / dystopia series like Mobile Suit Gundam (Vertical; also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781506700519, 72pp h/b, £7.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Graphic Novel
PROMETHEUS: LIFE AND DEATH
Graphic Novel
END OF THE FUCKING WORLD, THE (SECOND EDITION)
Abnett, Dan
Colonial Marines have taken possession of an ‘abandoned’ alien spacecraft - only to discover its owner is still on board! Instead of heading to Earth as expected, the humans end up on LV-223 (the planet where the events in the film Prometheus took place). There they must contend with hostile alien life forms, as well as the mysterious Engineers who are determined to wipe out not just them, but possibly all of humanity. KEY SELLING POINTS • Ridley Scott has confirmed he will direct the new Prometheus film, which could be in cinemas as early as Spring 2017. • The worlds of Alien, Predator and Prometheus all feature in this series. • Dan Abnett is an established Marvel artist who has provided work for Guardians of the Galaxy. ISBN 13: 9781506701035, 96pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel
SHADOW GLASS, THE Fell, Aly
A young student to England’s greatest occultist learns her real father is in league with the devil. When Rose finds out that the man who raised her isn’t her father, she ignores his warnings about the terrible secrets of her own past and seeks answers from childhood teacher Dr John Dee, the queen’s occult advisor. KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects The Shadow Glass issues #1-6. • Local appeal - Aly Fell lives and works in Manchester and has worked at the BBC and ITV. • Fantasy with a historical twist, incorporating real historical figures like John Dee. ISBN 13: 9781506700823, 192pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel
SMITE: THE PANTHEON WAR Banish, Jack & Miller, John Jackson
SMITE is a massive online battle arena game where gods from many different Pantheons fight it out to determine the fate of both the godly realm, and our own world. Revealed here is the never before told tale of how the conflict between the gods began - from the assassination of Zeus in Olympus, to the goddess Hel tricking Thor into leading an army against her own father Loki, to the death of Ares and the plunging of the Pantheons into all-out war! KEY SELLING POINTS • Graphic novel prequel to the popular online arena videogame SMITE. • With contributions from John Jackson Miller, who wrote for Dark Horse’s Star Wars: Empire series. • Stars gods and goddesses at war including Zeus and Thor. • For fans of Conan the Barbarian (Dark Horse, various titles available). ISBN 13: 9781506702339, 88pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Forsman, Charles
James and Alyssa are two teenagers who live a seemingly typical teen existence as they face the fear of coming adulthood. Forsman tells their story through each character’s perspective, jumping between points of view with each chapter. But quickly, this somewhat familiar experience takes a more nihilistic turn as James’ character exhibits a rapidly forming sociopathy that threatens both of their futures. He harbours violent fantasies and begins to act on them, while Alyssa remains as wilfully ignorant for as long as she can, blinded by young love. KEY SELLING POINTS • A debut graphic novel from Charles Forsman, widely hailed as the most exciting up-and-coming graphic novelist. • Forsman has already won two Ignatz awards for his self-published mini-comic, Snake Oil. • Influenced by such classics as Badlands and The Catcher in the Rye. • Already praised by the likes of Sean T. Collins (The Comics Journal) and Frank Santoro (creator of Storyville). • TEOTFW will be adapted into a major Channel 4 series in Autumn 2016. ISBN 13: 9781606999837, 176pp h/b, £14.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel
EXCAVATION, THE Andersson, Max
One young couple is about to discover that nothing is as it seems: not their bodies; not the structures they inhabit (there are no doors); and not the police that wander in and out of their lives. And, no matter how many armed standoffs and car chases there are, you can never escape your parents - or the dead body under the kitchen table. KEY SELLING POINTS • A debut graphic novel from a renowned Swedish illustrator. • Will remind readers of previous surreal / horror Fantagraphics titles such as Jessica Farm (2016). • Has already been favourably compared with the work of George Grosz. ISBN 13: 9781606999844, 382pp h/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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LAST LAUGH AND OTHER STORIES Elder, Will; Feldstein, Al & Bradbury, Ray
This collection includes all 15 of Elder’s Panic stories (EC’s in-house attempt to duplicate MAD), all seven of his science fiction tales (including two Ray Bradbury adaptations in collaboration with John Severin) and more. Elder lends his pen to dead-on satires of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ - which got the first issue of Panic banned in the entire state of Massachusetts - and a variety of popular comic strips, including Li’l Abner and Dick Tracy.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of Fantagraphics’ New York Times bestselling classic EC Comics series. • Until now, these influential stories have only had a scatter-shot reprint history, only available in anthologies. • Features extensive essays and notes on these classic stories by EC experts. ISBN 13: 9781606999820, 216pp h/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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OFF-WORLD BLUES
Morvan, Jean-David & Bachan
On New Year’s Eve 2999, a peacekeeping troop ship is violently attacked. Out of 3,000 soldiers aboard, only six survive, the remnants of an all-female commando team. Battling deadly adversity, they manage to land on the planet they had departed 16 years earlier, after brokering a careful truce between the human colony and the native alien population, only to discover it now fractured by hostile indigenous freedom fighters and the human warring faction.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Jean-David Morvan is the author of Omaha Beach on D-Day (First Second). • He has been nominated for multiple awards at Angouleme and Prix Saint-Michel. • Perfect for fans of Retroworld, Megalex and The Metabarons. ISBN 13: 9781594651588, 160pp h/b, £19.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel
RING OF THE SEVEN WORLDS, THE
Gualdoni, Giovanni; Clima, Gabriele & Piana, Matteo
Seven planets are linked to one another by the multidimensional gates of a giant ring. But the passage to Nemo, one of the Seven Worlds, has remained sealed for three centuries, in order to confine its people after they savagely attacked the rest of the Empire. When the infamous gate reopens and unleashes the ancient enemy, Timo and Luce, two teenagers from the planet Mose, are caught up in a war they were not prepared to fight.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Winner of the Carlo Boscarato Award for Best Script for its Italian release. • Should appeal to fans of Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki’s work. • Affordable Humanoids paperback edition of a book previously licensed to Sloth Comics. ISBN 13: 9781594650529, 236pp p/b, £17.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel
GREAT WALL, THE THE LAST SURVIVOR
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DUNGEON: TWILIGHT COMPLETE SET VOLS. 1-4 Trondheim, Lewis; Sfar, Joann; Obion; Kerascoet & Mazan, Alf
The planet Terra Amata, on which Dungeon resides, has stopped turning. On one side, total darkness and absolute coldness; on the other, a searing desert and eternal day. The survivors live on a thin slice of earth where day and night meet. A territory known as ‘Twilight’. Welcome to the third facet of the Dungeon world, its dark downfall. Marvin is blind but still dangerous and Herbert the Duck has become the darkest of Lords.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The first four volumes of Dungeon: Twilight collected into one volume at a special price. • A huge hit in its native France, these titles should spark interest in the series as a whole. • Joann Sfar is best known for his graphic adaptation of The Little Prince (Walker, 2010). ISBN 13: 9781681120607, 384pp p/b, £38.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel
FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE: THE COMPLETE PAPERBACK SET 1-5
Russell, P. Craig & Wilde, Oscar
Each of the paperback volumes of Wilde’s compelling tales are assembled here with close to 200 pages of exquisite comics, including such classics as ‘The Selfish Giant’ who won’t let the children play in his garden until the dire consequences make him see the light; ‘The Devoted Friend’ on what constitutes real friendship; ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’ a stirring story of sacrifice to love with a cruel twist; and ‘The Happy Prince’ where a once spoiled young prince finds what it means to make sacrifices. KEY SELLING POINTS • NBM’s Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde series has proved hugely popular. • Collects all five volumes of P. Craig Russell’s series in one specially-priced edition. • Perfect for Wilde fans, and fans of detailed and considered comic artwork. ISBN 13: 9781681120614, 192pp p/b, £30.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Nelson, Arvid & Fernando, Gian
Directed by Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers) and starring Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal and Willem Dafoe, The Great Wall: Last Survivor is written by Arvid Nelson (Rex Mundi) with art by Gian Fernando (13 Legends). In the mysterious lands of ancient China, tragedy forces young Bao into joining a secret order of extraordinary warriors. Growing into a highly skilled soldier, he will discover the incredible secret behind The Great Wall.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Graphic novel based on the upcoming film The Great Wall from Legendary Entertainment. • Starring Matt Damon and Willem Dafoe, the film looks set to be one of 2017’s biggest. • Has been identified as a potential crossover hit for the Far East market. • Story by the Arvid Nelson, the acclaimed writer of Rex Mundi (Dark Horse Comics). ISBN 13: 9781681160337, 128pp h/b, £18.99 Published by LEGENDARY COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Erotica
PRECINCT 69 VOL. 3 Jimenez, Carlos
It’s another shift for the cops at Precinct 69. These policemen and women aren’t just hot under the collar - they are ready to bust out of their uniforms and have an insatiable hunger for action. One lady-cop gets her pulsating action as she dishes her own brand of punishment to a burglar who is caught with his pants down. And what do cops do while they are waiting for the right moment to issue an arrest warrant? Well, first a quickie. You will be begging to get arrested by these detectives.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A sexy police story from the pioneers of Eurotica, (NBM). • Combines an action-packed plot with hardcore sex scenes. • Volumes One and Two also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781681120706, 48pp p/b, £10.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - January 2017 Graphic Novel – Superheroes
ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS VOL. 3 Civil War II Waid, Mark & Kubert, Adam
Convinced that he has chosen the right side in the war, the Vision undertakes a manhunt through time in order to stop one of Earth’s greatest evils! Collecting All-New, All-Different Avengers #13-17 - subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Avengers: Age of Ultron was 2015’s summer smash, laying the groundwork for Civil War. • The Avengers will return in 2018’s Infinity War Part 1 in 2018. • Written by fan favourite Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil). ISBN 13: 9781846537745, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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CAPTAIN MARVEL VOL. 2: CIVIL WAR II Fazekas, Michele; Butters, Tara & Anka, Kris
Old friends face off as enemies in an event that will change Captain Marvel’s life forever. As war erupts, Carol finds herself at the forefront of battle. But after tragedy hits too close to home, how far will Carol go to fight for what she believes in? This is Captain Marvel at her finest, in her toughest fight yet. Collecting Captain Marvel #6-10 - subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Captain Marvel will debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 movie, due for release 28th April 2017. • Written by television producers Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters (Marvel’s Agent Carter, Reaper, Law and Order). • Illustrated by rising star Kris Anka (Uncanny X-Men, Ms. Marvel). ISBN 13: 9781846537707, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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DAREDEVIL BACK IN BLACK VOL. 3: THE DARK ART Soule, Charles & Garney, Ron
Losing a big case has landed Matt Murdock in hot water with the city, leaving him less time to clean up the streets as Daredevil. But as his protege Blindpsot tries to pick up the slack, the young hero might be in over his head when he stumbles upon a horrific crime scene - one that will terrify even The Man Without Fear. Collecting Daredevil Vol. 6 #10-14. KEY SELLING POINTS • Daredevil seasons 1 and 2 were smash hits for Netflix. • Daredevil Season 3 is expected to return in April 2017. • Written by popular comic writer Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine; She-Hulk). ISBN 13: 9781846537738, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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DEADPOOL & THE MERCS FOR MONEY VOL. 1 Bunn, Cullen & Ceollo, Iban
The Mercs for Money have taken down Negasonic Teenage Warhead - but maybe that wasn’t such a good thing to do? And if they didn’t like her vibes... wait ‘til they take on Radioactive Man! Collecting Deadpool & The Mercs For Money Vol. 2 #1-5 - subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Deadpool movie was a surprise summer blockbuster in 2016. • Deadpool 2 is currently in production and may be out as early as 2017. • Written by fan favourite Cullen Bunn (Deadpool; Megneto). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846537721, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel – Superheroes
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 3: CIVIL WAR II Bendis, Brian Michael & Deodato, Mike
A heartbreaking chapter in the history of Iron Man as the events of Civil War II come crashing down around him. Plus, what exactly is Doctor Doom up to in the time of all-out Civil War? Collecting Invincible Iron Man #12-16 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Iron Man was the launch character for the phenomenally successful Cinematic Universe. • It is rumoured that Iron Man will return in the eagerly anticipated Avengers: Infinity Part 1. • Written by fan favourite Brian Michael Bendis. ISBN 13: 9781846537691, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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UNCANNY AVENGERS: UNITY VOL. 3: CIVIL WAR II Duggan, Gerry & Stegman, Ryan
Deadpool risks his Avengers status on a secret mission to rescue another Avenger! The aftermath of an explosive Civil War II event reverberates through the Avengers. Collecting Uncanny Avengers Vol.3 #13-17 subject to change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Avengers: Age of Ultron was 2015’s Summer smash, laying the groundwork for Civil War. • The Avengers will return in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War Part 1. • Illustrated by fan-favourite comics artist Ryan Stegman. ISBN 13: 9781846537752, 116pp p/b, £10.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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ASTRO BOY OMNIBUS VOLUME 6 Tezuka, Osamu
Who will stand against invaders from space, robot slave masters and a dictator producing human clones? Astro Boy, that’s who! The most popular and influential creation of Osamu Tezuka, ‘the Walt Disney of Japan,’ Astro Boy is all-ages adventure packed with action, laughs and a few tugs at the heartstrings. KEY SELLING POINTS • A giant collection of the classic character from the ‘Walt Disney of Japan’. • Osamu Tezuka is renowned internationally as a master cartoonist, animator and storyteller. • Tezuka is known as the father of manga and the godfather of anime. • Astro Boy has served as the inspiration for three animated series and the 2009 feature film (Imagi). • There will be a total of seven volumes in the Dark Horse Astro Boy Omnibus series. ISBN 13: 9781506700410, 696pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
FAIRY TAIL 58 Mashima, Hiro
Fairy Tail takes place in a world filled with magic. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician’s guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. KEY SELLING POINTS • Since its first volume in 2008, Fairy Tail has been a popular series and is now an institution among comic fans. • The anime adaptation is available on DVD in the UK from Manga UK. • New episodes of the anime are streamed every week on Crunchyroll, where it is one of the most popular titles. • A film spinoff of the anime was released in the UK in 2014 with another film currently in production. ISBN 13: 9781632363343, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: THE SHINJI IKARI RAISING PROJECT VOLUME 17 Khara & Takahashi, Osamu
Instantly recognisable to even the most casual fan of manga, Neon Genesis Evangelion is currently experiencing a resurgence in the form of this sequel series, based on the last episode of the hit TV show. The original Neon Genesis Evangelion is widely regarded as a key work in the manga canon, and is partially responsible for bringing the genre to the attention of western audiences. The Shinji Ikari Raising Project places the titular hero in the alternate universe briefly glimpsed in the final episode, and continues his adventures in a subtly altered Kyoto. KEY SELLING POINTS • Latest addition to the sequel series of one of the most popular anime series ever, Neon Genesis Evangelion. • This series takes place in an alternate world hinted at in the series’ finale. • The original series has recently aired on TV and is acknowledged as a key crossover work. • The Shinji Ikari Raising Project has been extremely popular with established fans and newcomers alike. ISBN 13: 9781506700830, 168pp p/b, £7.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
WISH
CLAMP
Walking home from work one day, handsome young doctor Shuichiro notices an adorable little thing trapped in a tree... not a cat, but an angel, Kohaku. In gratitude for rescuing it, Kohaku offers to grant Shuichiro a wish - but to the angel’s surprise, Shuichiro says no thanks... everything in his life is great! But little Kohaku isn’t going to give up that easily... KEY SELLING POINTS • A crossover title with Dark Horse’s previous CLAMP title, Drug and Drop. • Remastered from the original art, this version of Wish is different from any other on the market! • 20 pages of interior colour, in the high-quality tradition of Dark Horse CLAMP omnibus books. ISBN 13: 9781506701110, 800pp p/b, £18.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
FORGET ME NOT VOLUME 6 Emoto, Nao & Hsu, Mag
Serizawa is a 20-something working at a divorce attorney’s office. Walking home from work one day, he gets into an accident, and a woman carries him to an ambulance. Later, at the hospital, still bleary, he receives a phone call from the woman who saved his life. This person knows intimate details about him, but he’s not sure who it is. Serizawa’s gentle personality has drawn lots of girls to him since his childhood, but he’s far from perfect. Was it someone he loved and lost? Or perhaps someone he wronged, to whom he failed to make amends?
KEY SELLING POINTS • A touching collection of stories for fans of the anime classic Five Centimeters Per Second (Vertical). • The series ran in a well-known shonen magazine; it is based on a novel by a leading Taiwanese TV screenwriter. • No anime adaptation as yet, but is ‘anime ready’ and looks likely to receive this soon. ISBN 13: 9781632363381, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
HAPPINESS 3 Oshimi, Shuzo
Happiness follows a dorky boy who is attacked by a girl in an alley. She sucks his blood and gives him a choice: life or death. He chooses life, but finds himself nearly overwhelmed by a new thirst and a fascination with the necks of his classmates... KEY SELLING POINTS • A visceral teenage vampire story from the creator of Flowers of Evil (Kodansha, also available). • High-school vampire story reminiscent of Buffy. • Volumes one and two also available from Turnaround in September and November respectively. ISBN 13: 9781632363923, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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IN/SPECTRE VOLUME 2
Shirodaira, Kyou & Katase, Chasiba
Graphic Novel - Manga
PRINCE IN HIS DARK DAYS 3, THE
Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro’s personal life is a shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn’t have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical mystery series for lovers of Noragami (Kodansha, also available). • Episodic mysteries play out against an all-too-real teen love triangle. • From the creator of Spiral (Yen Press) and The Record of a Fallen Vampire (Kodansha USA). • For ages 13+. ISBN 13: 9781632363800, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Atsuko’s father is a drunk, and she’s shunned by her classmates as ‘the poor kid.’ Walking the streets in a dark fog of despair, Atsuko cons perverts out of their money to survive. Then, one day, she meets Itaru, the heir to a wealthy family, who happens to look exactly like her. Itaru hatches a plan: Atsuko will live his tedious public life for him, and she will get a taste of the luxuries enjoyed by the 1%. Everybody’s finally happy. Right? KEY SELLING POINTS • With lovely art by a yaoi/BL artist, this series will appeal both to mainstream romance manga readers and yaoi fans. • A page-turning melodrama with a no-nonsense, relatable female lead. • Ran in Aria, the same ‘alt-shojo’ magazine that brought us No. 6 (Kodansha, also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781632363985, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
Graphic Novel - Manga
INTERVIEWS WITH MONSTER GIRLS 2
SEVEN DEADLY SINS 18, THE
Petos
They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realise that monsters like succubi, dullahans and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls’ high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man it’s a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by ‘demihumans,’ and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them first-hand! KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of the new ‘monster manga’ wave, including series like Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical, also available). • A rambunctious vampire, a headless girl and a demon co-worker are the three main characters in this series. • The re-discovery of key manga series Parasyte (Kodansha, also available) has sparked this new trend. ISBN 13: 9781632363879, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
NEKOGAHARA: STRAY CAT SAMURAI 2 Takei, Hiroyuki
In medieval Japan, a bell hanging on the collar is a sign that a cat has a master. Norachiyo’s bell hangs from his katana sheath, but he is nonetheless a stray - a ronin. This one-eyed cat samurai travels across a dishonest world, cutting through pretense and deception with his blade. A gritty historical action story, starring samurai cats, Nekogahara will appeal to fans of everything from Japanese-flavoured fantasy like Naruto (Viz Media) to more adult historical action like Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse).
KEY SELLING POINTS • An all-new series from the creator of the bestselling series Shaman King, Kiroyuki Takei. • Shaman King was adapted into a hit anime series that aired on Fox Kids/Jetix in the UK. • Takei has previously collaborated with US comic legend Stan Lee on the series Ultimo (Viz Media). • Flagship series in the brand-new Magazine Edge, already a big hit among readers. ISBN 13: 9781632363961, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Yamanaka, Hiko
Suzuki, Nabaka
This manga series takes readers to the land of Britannia, a picturesque country ruled by the benevolent King Lyonnesse - or at least it was, until the king’s guard assassinated him and started a full-blown Holy War! Now the king’s only daughter Elizabeth must seek the aid of the dreaded warriors, the Seven Deadly Sins. Wrongly framed and sent into exile, they’re now the princess’s only hope to free the kingdom from the grip of the villainous Holy Knights! KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha’s next big action hit, running in Shonen Magazine, home of Fairy Tail and Attack on Titan (also available). • Has charted in the New York Times Manga Best Seller list. • Winner of Best Shonen Manga Award at 39th Kodansha Manga Awards. • Nominated for the Best Youth Comic Award at 42nd Angouleme International Comics Festival. • Has been adapted into a hit anime series which is currently an exclusive to Netflix. ISBN 13: 9781632363480, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
SWEETNESS AND LIGHTNING 4 Amagakure, Gido
Teacher Kouhei is a single father who is terrible at cooking. His adorable little daughter Tsumugi barely remembers the cooking of her mother, who’s passed away. But, then, the pair comes across a teenage girl eating rice balls and crying (in joy?) at the park. She takes Kouhei and Tsumugi to her mother’s restaurant, where they taste their first home-cooked meal in ages. A tribute to the power of food to bind people together. KEY SELLING POINTS • A cute, inventive new food-based manga. • For fans of What Did You Eat Yesterday? (Vertical, also available from Turnaround). • The series has sold over 200,000 copies in Japan. ISBN 13: 9781632364005, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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WELCOME TO THE BALLROOM 3 Takeuchi, Tomo
Fujita has drifted through middle school aimlessly, unable to find friends or anything that can hold his attention. Then, one day, he’s attacked by a gang and saved by a mysterious man. But this isn’t a karate master. Fujita’s Mr. Miyagi is a ballroom dance instructor! Reluctantly, Fujita takes a few beginner classes, only to find his inspiration: an entrancing teenage dance prodigy named Shizuku. It’s Fujita’s first step into the high-octane world of competitive dance! KEY SELLING POINTS • Intriguing premise, frenetic action and badass characters will make this a mustread for shonen and shojo readers. • One of the leading series in Monthly Shonen Magazine. • The popularity of ballroom dancing in the UK has never been higher. • The BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing attracts millions of viewers each year. ISBN 13: 9781632364050, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
YAMADA-KUN & THE SEVEN WITCHES 12 Yoshikawa, Miki
Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realises they have switched bodies - and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he’s not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve. Also receiving a simul-pub on Crunchyroll, Yamada-Kun is sure to be one of the biggest manga hits of the year. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new manga from the author of Flunk Punk Rumble and an assistant on Fairy Tail (both Kodansha, also available). • A fresh take on the high-school genre featuring supernatural elements. • Also receiving a digital simul-pub on Crunchyroll and is one of the most popular manga series on the site. • Has been adapted into a hit anime series that is streaming on Crunchyroll. • Included in Anime News Network’s Best and Most Memorable Manga of 2015 list. ISBN 13: 9781632361417, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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IMMORTAL HOUNDS 3 Yasohachi, Ryoh
In an alternate world everyone is an immortal. There are no doctors or hospitals. Cemeteries are things of the past; some consider them to be legends or myths. But with immortality comes consequences, like the loss of some of humanities greatest gifts. including love. There are those who understand that and choose to die for the ability to experience such emotions again. But the government is determined to eradicate those who take that path. KEY SELLING POINTS • This fan-favourite manga gets an English
translation for the first time. • Set in a futuristic Tokyo where death has become a thing of the past. • For fans of Ajin: Demi-Human and Tokyo ESP (both Vertical, also available). ISBN 13: 9781942993612, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
JUNJI ITO’S DISSOLVING CLASSROOM Ito, Junji
Teenager Yuma Azawa transfers to a new high school but something strange seems to have followed him there. Is it a curse? Or is he cursing those who have been putting him down? Dissolving Classroom collects seven new short horror stories from Japan’s master of horror comics Junji Ito. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new collection of manga from one of Japan’s leading horror-comic artists. • Junjo Ito’s Cat Diary has been well received in the UK, showing a lighter side to Ito. • Will appeal to fans of Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical) and Parasyte (Kodansha). ISBN 13: 9781942993858, 202pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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NICHIJOU VOLUME 6 Arawi, Keiichi
Following the surreal adventures of the young inhabitants of Tokisadame city, Nichijou is already making waves with its blend of strange situations and bubbly cast of characters. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer, or a robot hide the school lunches, the days that unfold in Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizarre. However amidst all the chaos and comedy, Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice-of-life stories giving readers an insight to modern Japanese youth culture.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A witty and surreal all-ages manga that also provides a glimpse into Japanese youth culture. • Selected by Guillermo del Toro as one of today’s top Japanese comics for Asahi News. • Keiichi has already drawn for Kodansha’s My Neighbor Seki series (also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781942993650, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
NINJA SLAYER, VOL. 7
Bond, Bradley & Morzez, Phillip N.
In the cyberpunk metropolis of Neo Saitama, Kenji Fujikido is an average salaryman whose wife and children are suddenly assassinated. Tracking the murder back to a ninja, Fujikido trains to seek vengeance - initially on those who murdered his family, but ultimately on every ninja on the planet. He becomes the ‘Ninja Slayer’, a warrior obsessed with killing every last ninja to avenge his family. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new series that has already been hugely successful in its native Japan. • Described as a revenge drama where cyberpunk meets ninja action. • An anime is currently in the works at Trigger studios, the company behind the Kill la Kill series. ISBN 13: 9781945054044, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Children’s Fiction
LITTLE BLUE CHAIR Fagan, Cary & Kloepper, Madeline
Boo’s favourite chair is little and blue. He sits in it, reads in it and makes a tent around it... until the day he grows too big for it. In the years that follow, the little blue chair is used in many other ways - on an elephant ride, in a contest, on a Ferris wheel, in a tree... until the day it flies away and lands in a garden of daffodils where a familiar face finds it. A charming, beautifully illustrated read-aloud that follows the adventures of a little chair, beginning as the seat of a small child who loves books and circling back to that child’s child many years (and bottoms) later. KEY SELLING POINTS • Sweet nostalgic message of learning to appreciate preloved items and creativity. • Simple, unique prose that begs to be read aloud. • Cary Fagan is a critically acclaimed writer for children and adults. • Beautiful illustrations mix traditional and modern styles. ISBN 13: 9781770497559, 40pp h/b, £12.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Fiction
SAM SORTS
Jocelyn, Marthe
Children’s Fiction
JAY VERSUS THE SAXOPHONE OF DOOM
Kootstra, Kara; Smith, Kim & Orr, Bobby
Jay Roberts loves hockey. In fact, even though they may bicker, when it comes to the Bruins, the whole family agrees that they are the team to root for. When it comes to hockey, Jay’s a team player, but there’s one person who seems determined to make life hard for Jay: his classmate and fellow team member, Mick Bartlet. It’s a good thing Jay can usually stickhandle his way out of his bullying. But something else is determined to make Jay’s life difficult, something far harder for Jay to play: the saxophone.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A charming and unusual illustrated children’s novel about widening your horizons. • With an afterword by Canadian ice hockey legend Bobby Orr. • For fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries. ISBN 13: 9780670069408, 192pp h/b, £10.99 Published by HEADS UP DESIGN COMPANY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Fiction
MOLLY AND PIM AND THE MILLIONS OF STARS Murray, Martine
Sam’s things are in a heap. Time to tidy up! He starts to organise his things, but quickly runs into trouble. He can make a pile of black and white things. But the penguin also belongs in the things with wings pile. He can make a pile of rocks. But the round rock also belongs in the round things pile. How will he ever sort his 100 things? Marthe Jocelyn takes a fun look at categories and counting in this very cleverly conceived story. Kids will delight in the cutpaper images of everything from a zipper pull to a robot, and Sam’s surprising solution makes for a tidy end to this unique story. KEY SELLING POINTS • Clever concept - both a counting book and a look at organisation. • Covers numeracy, patterns, counting, categories and other educational topics. • Marthe Jocelyn is a celebrated and award-winning children’s writer and illustrator. • Unique art style featuring cut paper which is interesting, cheerful and kid-approved. • The main character is a person of colour, representing important diversity in children’s books. ISBN 13: 9781101918050, 32pp h/b, £12.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Molly wants to be normal, like her friend Ellen, and watch television and eat food that comes in packets. But when Molly’s mother accidentally turns herself into a tree, Molly turns to the strange and wonderful Pim for help. And as they look for a way to rescue her mother, Molly discovers how to be happy with the oddness in her life. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new illustrated novel from Martine Murray, highlighting the individuality in everyone. • Perfectly suited to adventurous young readers, or as a ‘read-to’ title for parents. • Murray’s Cedar B Hartley series has charmed readers across Australia and New Zealand. ISBN 13: 9781925240085, 256pp p/b, £6.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Children’s Fiction
Born into an affluent family, Leo outwardly seems like a typical daughter of English privilege in the 1870s: she lives with her wealthy married sister Christabel, and lacks for neither dresses nor trinkets. But Leo has a crippling speech impediment that makes it difficult for her to speak but curiously allows her to mimic other people’s voices flawlessly. Servants and ladies alike call her ‘Mad Miss Mimic’ behind her back... and watch as she unintentionally scares off every potential suitor. Only the impossibly handsome Mr. Thornfax seems interested in Leo... but why?
MURILLA GORILLA AND THE MISSING MOP
Lloyd, Jennifer and Lee, Jacqui (ills.)
It’s a hot afternoon and Murilla Gorilla the Jungle Detective is back on the case. This time, one of Mandrill’s mops has disappeared. Will Murilla be able to help her friend out of this sticky mess? Or will she get distracted by thoughts of a cool glass of lemonade? KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest in the New York Times acclaimed Murilla Gorilla series (Simply Read). • Every other title in the series, alongside a number of the author’s other works, are also available from Turnaround. • A comic read that will appeal to both boys and girls. • With 48 bright and humorous full colour illustrations. ISBN 13: 9781927018781, 48pp h/b, £7.99 Published by SIMPLY READ BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Fiction
MAD MISS MIMIC Henstra, Sarah
KEY SELLING POINTS • A bold new historical novel for teenage fans of both Jane Austen and Arthur Conan Doyle. • Mad Miss Mimic’s protagonist has an unusual gift that readers will not have encountered before in this genre. • Perfect for young fans of Victoriana and historical fiction in general. ISBN 13: 9780143192374, 288pp p/b, £7.99 Published by RAZORBILL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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I’M FROM NOWHERE Myers, Suzanne
A few weeks into her sophomore year at Ventura High School in California, everything is about to change for Wren Verlaine. It’s always been just Wren and her mother, Hannah, but when Hannah receives a reporting assignment that sends her to Greenland for six months, Wren is shipped off to Hardwick Hall, a prestigious boarding school back East. As Wren finally starts to settle in at Hardwick, clues begin appearing about the one secret her mother has ever kept from her - the identity of her father. KEY SELLING POINTS • The highly-anticipated follow-up to Stone Cove Island (Soho Teen, 2014; also available), which is set in the same world. • I’m From Nowhere features a twist-filled plot featuring arranged marriages, secret siblings and a global conspiracy. • Great for readers who are looking for a respite from dystopian fiction. • Suzanne Myers is also an award-winning filmmaker. ISBN 13: 9781616957063, 304pp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Young Adult Fiction
BAKEMONOGATARI, PART 2 NISIOSIN
High schooler Koyomi, now a vampire after his experiences during Wound Tale, hears rumours of other supernatural activity and offers to help. KEY SELLING POINTS • This stand-alone prequel will be receiving a full theatrical anime release in Japan shortly after the translated manga. • The soon-to-be wrapped up Monogatari series has sold millions of copies over 18 entries in Japan. • Creator Nishio Ishin has been described as a ‘New Murakami’ for anime. ISBN 13: 9781942993896, 240pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Graphic Novel
SONIC BOOM VOLUME 2 Boom Shaka-laka Sonic Scribes
Here comes the Boom! Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are back and ready to do battle with the evil Dr. Eggman and his mechanical minions and diabolical death-machines! This ground-breaking new chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise puts a new ‘spin’ on all your favourite heroes and villains - plus new faces and hilarious new stories chock-full of action. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Sonic Boom video game was released in November 2014 on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. • Featuring popular characters and new additions with a bold new look. • Sonic is a mainstay of the gaming world, with 2013’s Sonic Generations described as ‘an essential purchase’. • The original Sonic series holds the World Record for Longest Running Comic Based on a Game. ISBN 13: 9781627389945, 104pp p/b, £9.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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BLUECOATS VOL. 10, THE The Blues in Black and White Cauvin, Raoul & Lambil, Willy
After another long day of charging, Blutch and Chesterfield make the acquaintance of Matthew Brady, a professional photographer dispatched by President Lincoln to document the ongoing historic struggle. Photography, still a new invention, together with Brady’s talent for capturing the moment, are met with great enthusiasm by both the rank and file and the top brass. Inevitably, it s not long before Blutch and Chesterfield are ordered to act as the artist’s protective detail - much to the sergeant’s disgust... KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the top 10 bestselling comics series in France, with 184,800 copies sold for the 50th volume alone in 2006. • More than 15 million volumes of the comic have been sold worldwide. • Highlights the absurdity of war and the often uncaring or incompetent leadership soldiers have to put up with. • Features authentic battles and stories based on historical facts. ISBN 13: 9781849183413, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
Children’s Fiction
VIMINY CROWE’S COMIC BOOK Jocelyn, Marthe; Scrimger, Richard & Davila, Claudia
When chubby, geeky Wylder Wallace spills lunch on cool and aloof Addy Crowe at Toronto’s Comicon, she dashes to the bathroom, leaving behind the latest issue of her uncle’s steampunk comic hit: Flynn Goster in Gold Rush Train. Wylder, a fan of the Flynn comics, opens this new one eagerly, astounded to see the girl who was just yelling at him inside the comic. Fascinated, he follows Addy into the bathroom, and the adventure begins... A hilarious thrill-ride of a story that will have kids laughing and on the edge of their seats with every turn of the page. KEY SELLING POINTS • The story blends the novel format with fabulous comic sequences interspersed throughout. • Scrimger and Jocelyn are two of Tundra s best-selling and best-known children’s authors. • A unique, high-concept story about falling into the world of a comic book. • Told in alternating boy-girl voices, this book holds huge appeal for middle graders of both genders. • Comics, steampunk and time-travel combined with laughs, suspense and a terrific cast of characters. ISBN 13: 9781101918937, 336pp p/b, £7.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Non-Fiction
TO THE RESCUE! GARRETT MORGAN UNDERGROUND Great Ideas Series Kulling, Monica & Parkins, David
The son of freed slaves, Garrett Morgan was determined to have a better life than labouring in the Kentucky fields. In 1911, 146 workers died in the shocking Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, so Garrett invented a safety hood for firefighters. People were reluctant to buy an invention by a black man - but an explosion that trapped workers in a tunnel under Lake Erie soon changed all that. Garrett’s hoods were rushed to the scene and used to rescue as many men as possible. Garrett’s invention later saved thousands of soldiers from chlorine gas in the trenches of World War I. KEY SELLING POINTS • There are very few other picture book biographies for the 5-8 age group on the market. • Part of the award-winning Great Ideas series (other titles in this series are also available from Turnaround). • An inspiring message with themes of overcoming adversity and racism. • Encouraging children’s interest in STEM subjects and creative problem-solving. ISBN 13: 9781101918821, 32pp p/b, £5.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Arts
AT LAST I FOUND THE TREASURE
Graphic Design
ASIAN INSPIRATION Art, Graphics & Illustration Viction:ary
Phalle, Niki de Saint
Very early on, Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) discovered the theatre as a source of inspiration. She wrote her first play when she was only a young student. Artistic work for the stage proved to be an important field of experimentation for the artist. Fascinated by the possibility of the active participation of the audience, she then wrote the stage play ICH, which was presented in Kassel on the occasion of the 1968 documenta exhibition. This publication demonstrates for the first time to what extent de Sant Phalle was fascinated by the theatre and how this affected her visual art oeuvre. KEY SELLING POINTS • Tie-in exhibition: Niki de Saint Phalle und das Theater, Opelvillen, Rsselsheim, Germany, until March 2017. • Presents previously unpublished video footage. • First comprehensive exhibition focusing on the role of the theatre in de Saint Phalle’s work. ISBN 13: 9783868287202, 240pp h/b, £32 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
Asian Inspiration is a treasury of illustration, art, and graphics that draw themes and visual inspiration from the diverse cultures of Asia. Be it a reference to an artist s cultural roots, or an expression inspired by a designer s deep affection for Eastern art, the work included represents a unique perspective on distinctly Asian art styles, myths, philosophies, and popular culture from a variety of time periods. With a multitude of event posters, prints, murals and advertisements, this title is perfect for anyone with an appreciation for Asian culture and aesthetics. KEY SELLING POINTS • 400 full-colour illustrations and photographs. • Large range of styles, themes and imagery ensure the book will have a wide audience. • Perennial interest in Asian art styles in the UK, demonstrated by success of manga, Asian tattoo styles, and much more. ISBN 13: 9789887714828, 288pp p/b, £31.99 Published by GINGKO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Photography
Arts
GLADIATORI MODERNI
BEHEADED
Classical Paintings of Biblical Decapitation (Illuminated Masters Volume 1) Sodoma, Gianfranco
Beheaded collects more than 80 Renaissance and early Baroque period paintings depicting three violent myths: Salome’s demand for the severed head of John the Baptist, Judith’s seduction and beheading of Holofernes, and David’s felling and beheading of Goliath. The artists featured include Caravaggio, Mattia Preti, Andrea Solario, Orazio Borgianni, Carlo Dolci, Guido Reni, Sebastian de Llanos Valdes, Pieter Fransz de Grebber, Lucas Cranach, Massimo Stanzione, Peter Paul Rubens, Valentin de Boulogne and many others. KEY SELLING POINTS • First in a new deluxe classic art series, printed on high-gauge art paper. • Contains over 80 classical paintings by artists including Caravaggio, Rubens, etc. • Crossover between art and religious study markets. • 96 pages in full colour! ISBN 13: 9781840686807, 96pp p/b, £14.95 Published by DEICIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Arts
101 ESSENTIAL ROCK RECORDS THE GOLDEN AGE OF VINYL Gold, Jeff
A passionate tribute to vinyl, spotlighting rock’s most influential records - 101 Essential Rock Records celebrates the Golden Age. A thoughtful essay on each album accompanies the original vinyl cover artwork, with rare variations from around the world. Also included are provocative interviews with musicians discussing the albums and artists who changed their lives. Susanne Vega, Peter Buck (REM), Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Devendra Banhart and more contribute original texts. 101 Essential is the perfect accompaniment and guide to digging in the bins for that quintessential vinyl experience. KEY SELLING POINTS • The sales of vinyl LPs have been growing rapidly while other physical mediums continue to wither. • Including a provocative interview with David Bowie, among many other stars. • Includes pictures of Jimi Hendrix’s personal record collection, and other rarities. • Includes a survey of censored album covers from throughout the rock era. ISBN 13: 9781584236405, 260pp p/b, £26.99 Published by GINGKO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Pompili, Piero
Bodies, sweat, the direct gaze; strength, courage, doubt; the visual and emotional alphabet of Piero Pompili’s work is characterized by intensely striking images. For 15 years, the artist photographed the world of boxing in Rome and Naples, in the gyms of the borgata, and in the catacombs where even the ancient gladiators prepared for their fights. The source of this fascination was a childhood spent in the Borghesiana (a local community in Rome),
where he was born in 1967. KEY SELLING POINTS • Piero Pompili is an internationally renowned photographer. • The book shows classics and never before seen images from Pompili s now-iconic gladiator series. • The photographs in the collection were taken over 15 years and show boxers on all levels and ages. • A beautifully produced book, printed on finest paper in Italy with exquisite tricolor images throughout. ISBN 13: 9783959852159, 128pp h/b, £59.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East
Photography
STREET IS WATCHING, THE Drago
The Street Is Watching is a street photography anthology that brings together the most representative and iconic images of urban culture, ranging from the ’70s to today, and which shows the evolution and the spirit of urban photography through the vision of both masters and young generations of photographers. KEY SELLING POINTS • A massive volume bringing together the most iconic and representative photographic documentation of street culture. • Features photography from iconic documenters of street culture, such as Martha Cooper, Spike Jonze, JR and others. • Edited by Sara Rosen of Miss Rosen, an internationally-renowned commentator on graffiti. ISBN 13: 9788888493947, 440pp h/b, £80 Published by DRAGO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Photography
EVERYDAY AFRICA
26 Photographers Re-Picturing a Continent Merrill, Austin; Acquah, Nana Kofi; DiCampo, Peter et al.
Everyday Africa combats the cliches that depict Africa as a place of only poverty, disease, and war. Featuring the finest images from the acclaimed social media project, the book showcases photos of ordinary life that find beauty in stories rarely seen, shifting perception from the sensationalized extremes to a more textured, familiar reality . Photographs run alongside sections of Instagram commentary inspired by the images. Shocking, funny, and heart-felt, the comments speak volumes about perceptions of Africa while underscoring the continent s increased connectivity in a globalized world. KEY SELLING POINTS • The project has 288,000 followers on Instagram and has been published in media outlets worldwide. • Exhibition: Addis Foto Fest, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, December 2016. • Established fanbase, with over 288,000 followers on Instagram. ISBN 13: 9783868287318, 440pp h/b, £32 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
Photography
GLACIER’S REQUIEM, A Calfee, Julia
Multimedia artist Julia Calfee spent months living underneath the Lanta glacier, Switzerland, at 2,100 meters above sea level in rudimentary conditions to understand and preserve the images and sounds of the melting glaciers as they disappeared before her eyes. The final selection of images transcends the subject to portray the elements of this constantly changing nature. Equally powerful are her audio recordings which she presents in the form of a vinyl record. A Glacier’s Requiem, exquisitely designed and presented, is both a visual and audio monument to the ice giants of this world. KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes 12in Vinyl Record with Symphony by Julia Calfee composed from her audio recordings of the melting glacier. • A video documenting the ‘making of’ is available on Vimeo. • An artistic look at the very real results of climate change, a global, topical issue. ISBN 13: 9783868287370, 112pp h/b, £55 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
Photography
LARP
Leist, Boris
Warriors of Chaos, orcs, dwarfs, gunfighters, streetwalkers, zombies, mutants, Soldiers of the Apocalypse and vampires the Duesseldorf-based photographer Boris Leist transports us into the world of Live Action Role Playing. The players in this book create characters, which have the power to shut out the modern world and one s own social surroundings. Liberated from customary structures, rules and conditions, they immerse themselves and move about in an alien world. After nearly four years, the photographer describes this project as an ‘impressive journey through time and space’. KEY SELLING POINTS • Appeals to the huge and growing LARP communities in the UK and Ireland. • The hit comedy film Role Models (2008) also took an affectionate look at LARP culture. • A photographic window into an unusual subculture. ISBN 13: 9783868287394, 272pp h/b, £25 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
Photography
LIFE SCIENCE Gilat, Eran
Eran Gilat is a neuroscientist and an avid fine art photographer. His research focuses on the development of an innovative cure for epilepsy. Life Science reflects his long lasting confrontation with biological tissues, contemplating issues of materialism, erotica and mortality. It also negotiates the immoral reasoning behind various shades of human violence and insecurity. We tend to describe violent human behaviour as animal-like, bestially revolting. However, the animal world is dictated purely by survival rules arising from inexorable, harsh selection processes. KEY SELLING POINTS • Unique staged photographs, which in fact allude to the genre of still life painting. • Beautifully organized, exquisite, and captivating images. • Includes an essay on neuro-aesthetics. ISBN 13: 9783868286809, 92pp h/b, £32 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
Photography
PETER GOWLAND’S GIRLS* Gowland, Peter
Peter Gowland (1916 2010) started taking glamor and pin-up photographs of young woman in and around Los Angeles in 1946. In 1954, The New York Times called him ‘America’s No. 1 Pin-up Photographer’ early into his career, and later situated his pictures ‘someplace between titillation and art’. Peter Gowland s Girls* presents some 180 works selected from Peter Gowland’s estate, which comprises tens of thousands of superb prints and slides, including the most sensational pictures from his unparalleled career as a pin-up photographer and portraits of stars like Joan Collins and Jayne Mansfield. KEY SELLING POINTS • Tie-in exhibition: ZEPHYR - Raum fur Fotografie, Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen, Mannheim, Germany, until January .2017 • First ever comprehensive exhibition of the famous photographe’s life’s work • The photos give an insight into days past while remaining stunningly ageless. ISBN 13: 9783868287493, 92pp h/b, £32 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
Photography
WITNESS TO BEAUTY Sohier, Sage
Witness to Beauty is Sage Sohier s series about her mother, a glamorous ex-fashion model, as she confronts the challenge of aging. Both funny and moving, the book addresses changing realities between generations in a visually captivating life of privilege. Images of Sohier s mother in her youth, posing as a model for renowned fashion photographers such as Irving Penn and Richard Avedon, provide a poignant contrast with Sohier s photographs of her mother as time passes. Sohier has exhibited widely and her works are in collections including the Museum of Modern Art, New York. KEY SELLING POINTS • Unique view on ageing that is heartbreaking and funny at the same time. • Four other books of Sohier’s photographs have been published, and she has exhibited widely. • Includes vintage images by renowned fashion photographers - retro appeal. ISBN 13: 9783868287295, 108pp h/b, £35 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
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Photography
CAMERA IN MOTION From Chur to Tirano Sachs, Rolf
The yearlong photographic exploration captures transient impressions of landscape and speed, forming a breathtaking collection of photographs that blur the boundaries between abstract art and landscape photography. Travelling along the landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Albula / Bernina Railway line, photographs were taken from a moving train, challenging the viewer to experience this journey in an unexpected way that documents the changing seasons and light in a unique combination of abstraction and photo-realism. KEY SELLING POINTS • Conceptual artist and designer, Rolf Sachs has set up his studio rolf sachs fun c’tion in 1994 in London. • Breathtaking collection of photographs that blur the boundaries between abstract art and landscape photography • High quality print and photo reproduction make the book a joy to look at. ISBN 13: 9783868287400, 180pp h/b, £35 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle & Far East
Erotic Photography
GLAMOUR GIRLS OF TOKYO Erotic Photography from Classic Japanese Men’s Magazines (Glamour Girls Volume 2) Pentacoste, Stephen (ed)
In the 1960s, erotic nude photography became increasingly prevalent in the civilized world. In Asia, Japan was at the forefront of this new pictorial erotica, its ban on images of pubic hair leading to a unique style which fetishized uniforms, panties and other accoutrements. The emergent popularity of sex films by directors such as Koji Wakamatsu helped to push such material into the mainstream. Glamour Girls of Tokyo contains over 100 stunning and provocative photographs from vintage Japanese men’s magazines at the forefront of classic erotic photography. KEY SELLING POINTS • Second in a new deluxe vintage erotic photography series, printed on high-gauge art paper. • Contains over 100 photographic images, with 16 pages in full colour. • An erotic but stylish coffee table book for men. • From the editor of the popular Psycho Girls in Bondage (Deicide, 2015, also available). • Sex sells! ISBN 13: 9781840686753, 112pp p/b, £17.95 Published by DEICIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Erotic Photography
NUDIST GIRLS OF GERMANY Nude Photography from Classic German Naturist Magazines (Nudist Girls Volume 1) Pentacoste, Stephen (ed)
In the 1960s, nude photography became increasingly prevalent in the civilized world, with European countries such as Denmark and France leading the way with ever-more daring and artistic publications. In Germany, where the naturist or nudist movement was originally founded, the focus was as much on outdoor nudity and sun-worship as on studio-based erotica. Nudist Girls of Germany contains over 100 stunning and revealing photographs of naked women from vintage German nudist magazines at the forefront of classic erotic photography. KEY SELLING POINTS • Second in a new deluxe vintage erotic photography series, printed on high-gauge art paper. • Contains over 100 photographic images, with 16 pages in full colour. • An erotic but stylish coffee table book for men. • From the editor of the popular Psycho Girls in Bondage (Deicide, 2015, also available). • Sex sells! ISBN 13: 9781840686760, 112pp p/b, £17.95 Published by DEICIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Erotic Photography
WILD WORLD OF BETTY PAGE, THE Classic Fetish Photography (Klaw Klassix Volume 1) Pentacoste, Stephen (ed)
Irving Klaw was the legendary pioneer of publishing fetish and bondage illustration, but he was best-known for his discovery and promotion of the iconic bondage model who went on to become the most iconic fetish model of all time: Betty Page. The Wild World of Betty Page gathers together 80 classic photographs of Page, never before published in a single volume, which cover almost every aspect of her modelling work with Klaw. From sexy pin-ups in lingerie and fetish-wear to more intense scenes of sado-masochism, spanking and more, this is the essential Betty Page. KEY SELLING POINTS • Second in a new deluxe vintage erotica series, printed on high gauge art paper. • Contains 80 classic photographs of Betty Page in bondage, cat-fights and spanking scenes. • Betty Page is the most world-renowned and iconic of all fetish models and pin-up girls of all time. • Includes many previously unpublished images. • Will appeal to all fans of erotic fetish photography. ISBN 13: 9781840686739, 96pp p/b, £14.95 Published by DEICIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Photographic Techniques
EXPLORING ULTRAVIOLET PHOTOGRAPHY
Bee Vision, Forensic Imaging, and Other NearUltraviolet Adventures with Your DSLR Prutchi, David
The human eye perceives only light in the visible spectrum, but with specially modified cameras, lenses, and visible light blocking filters, photographers can record ultraviolet wavelengths. David Prutchi shows you how to select equipment that allows you to capture otherworldly UV images. You ll learn how to use filters that block visible light and prevent infrared light leaks and will discover how supplementing or overpowering sunlight with artificial UV light sources can help you create stronger images. You ll also learn post-processing techniques designed to enhance your UV photographs. KEY SELLING POINTS • Totally unique - the only up-to-date guide to UV photography on the market. • Readers will learn how to have their DSLR modified capture ultraviolet light, and to select lenses and filters. • Explains how to capture photographs that show the world as seen through the eyes of bees, birds, and butterflies. • Teaches how to enhance UV images in post-production to create the best possible otherworldly image results. ISBN 13: 9781682031247, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Photographic Techniques
HOW TO START A PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS Dorr, Tracy
If you fantasize about starting your own photography business but find yourself perplexed and overwhelmed by the hurdles of getting started, this book can help. It will help you to define the basics of your photography business: how big should your business be? Should you hire employees? How will you reach your target demographic? What’s the best means to get the word out about your services? In this book, Tracy Dorr shares her hard-won knowledge on every topic that concerns new photography business owners - and even seasoned pros. KEY SELLING POINTS • Readers will learn how to identify their photographic speciality, create a portfolio and develop their personal style. • Financial matters such as contracts, lack of payment and legal action are also dealt with. • Tips for effective marketing, networking and advertising as well as for forming lifelong client relationships. ISBN 13: 9781682031285, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Photographic Techniques
LIGHT AND SHADOW
Dynamic Lighting Design for Studio Portrait Photography Corbell, Tony
Studio lighting offers portrait photographers unlimited creative control. Mastering its use requires a specific skill set, however. Fortunately, portrait photography legend Tony Corbell is up to the task of showing readers how to harness its full power. This book is filled with over 150 inspiring and instructive images from a true master of the craft. In these pages, readers will learn step-by-step instructions for gaining mastery over light. Armed with simple strategies for studio lighting, readers can recreate Corbell s awardwinning portrait lighting looks with their own clients. KEY SELLING POINTS • Learn to create myriad lighting setups using strobes and continuous light sources. • Modify studio lighting to further your creative reach. • Includes self-assignments to help readers maximise their understanding. ISBN 13: 9781682031407, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Photographic Techniques
RETRO GLAMOUR AND PINUP PHOTOGRAPHY Creative Techniques for Studio Photographers Barton, Brad
Today’s portrait photographers owe a debt of gratitude to old-school pin-up and glamour photographers, who knew how to entice viewers with images that ooze with a playful, come-hither sexuality. The subjects were impeccably posed, lit, attired and directed to ensure that every portrait was evocative and gave viewers insight into the woman’s personality whether she were a smoky-eyed siren or a girl-next-door type. In this book, award-winning photographer Brad Barton provides a host of creative tips, techniques and example images to help readers create their own vintage looks. KEY SELLING POINTS • Readers will learn tips for ensuring client comfort and confidence throughout the studio session. • Readers will learn how to choose wardrobe, props, and set items to recreate classic pinup looks of the past. • Readers will learn how to efficiently retouch images and add special image effects. ISBN 13: 9781682031360, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Photographic Techniques
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
A Pictorial Guide to Shooting Great Pictures Gates, Larry
Beginning with a look at the equipment used - from point & shoot cameras, to sophisticated DSLRs, to smartphone camera - Larry Gates explains how to keep your camera watertight, choose lenses and accessories, and assemble your system. You’ll learn which lenses are the best bet for photographing large versus small sea creatures, reef scenes, wrecks, other divers and more. You’ll also learn how to work with a strobe, ensure sharp focus, and increase the odds of getting images with vibrant colour. Finally, Gates provides strategies for managing your workflow and doing basic image editing. KEY SELLING POINTS • Learn the pros and cons of working with various camera formats. • Overcome the challenges of achieving focus, capturing vibrant colour and adding light underwater. • Choose and use the gear that is best suited for each diving environment and subject. ISBN 13: 9781682031322, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Film
GUIDE TO LOW BUDGET FILMMAKING, A Rocliffe Notes Abushwesha, Farah
This step-by-step, common sense guide on producing short or low-budget films includes suggestions on everything filmmakers need to know, from packaging a film, understanding budgeting, casting, crewing, financing and scheduling, to production and festival strategy. It explains how to turn your script into a film. It has a unique insight by providing insider confidences, from established industry players to peers, on how you don’t need permission to make films. A revelation for all would-be filmmakers, this is a guide to the nuts and bolts of making a film. KEY SELLING POINTS • Rocliffe has become a leader in new writing showcases and events with four annual events across TV, Film & Sit Com. • Author’s first book A Professional Approach for Writers & Filmmakers became an Amazon category bestseller. • Author is a film producer and founder of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum. • Includes contributions from industry professionals including Asif Kapadia (Amy), Sarah Gavron (Suffragette) and more. • A step-by-step, common sense guide, with suggestions on how filmmakers can make a short film or low budget film. ISBN 13: 9781843449140, 352pp p/b, £16.99 Published by CREATIVE ESSENTIALS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Biography
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.: THE LAST INTERVIEW King, Jr., Martin Luther
Martin Luther King, Jr. had great success in helping to end segregation and the disenfranchisement of African-Americans. His famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech described a vision of racial equality in America that inspired millions. A true icon, whose insistence on equality and peace defined the Civil Rights Movement and forever changed the course of American history, his words and interviews are collected here in a unique volume, highlighting the wisdom and teachings he shared with the world.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the philosophies and actions of the American civil rights leader. • Published just before Martin Luther King Jr. Day on 16th January, which receives media attention in the UK. • Part of Melville House’s popular The Last Interview series. ISBN 13: 9781612196169, 144pp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Biography
PEN AND THE BRUSH, THE Muhlstein, Anka & Hunter, Adriana (trans.)
With the wit and penetration well known to readers of Balzac’s Omelette (Other Press, 2011) and Monsieur Proust’s Library (Other Press, 2015), Anka Muhlstein’s Pen And Brush revisits the delights of the French novel. This time she focuses on late 19th- and 20thcentury writers Balzac, Zola, Proust, Huysmans and Maupassant through the lens of their passionate involvement with the fine arts. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fascinating glimpse into the world of artists and writers in France in the 19th and 20th centuries. • Balzac, Zola, Proust, Huysmans and Maupassant are all considered here. • From the author of Monsieur Proust’s Library (Other Press, also available). ISBN 13: 9781590518052, 224pp h/b, £14.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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BOMB: THE AUTHOR INTERVIEWS BOMB Magazine
Drawing on 30 years of BOMB Magazine, this anthology of interviews brings together some of the greatest figures of world literature for a brilliant and unforgettable collection of sharp, insightful and intimate author conversations. Enjoy a conversation with Salman Rushdie, in hiding after the fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini; and with Jonathan Franzen, still an unknown author, on the eve of the publication of The Corrections (Harper Perennial, 2001). BOMB brings together some of the greatest figures of world literature for an unforgettable collection.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Intimate interviews with legendary authors, including Jonathan Franzen, Haruki Murakami and others. • BOMB Magazine has over 144,000 readers and has been around for over 30 years - there is a strong existing readership. • Hailed as an innovative magazine - the interviews featured offer a unique perspective on contemporary issues. ISBN 13: 9781616958114, 480pp p/b, £12.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
History
WAR AT THE END OF THE WORLD Douglas MacArthur and the Forgotten Fight For New Guinea, 1942-1945 Duffy, James P.
In the early 1940s, New Guinea was a battleground far more deadly than the most fanatical of enemy troops. With Japan determined to seize the island, Allied Commanderin-Chief General Douglas MacArthur committed 340,000 Americans, as well as tens of thousands of Australian, Dutch, and New Guinea troops, to retake New Guinea at all costs. What followed was a four-year campaign involving some of the most horrific warfare in history. Here is the full story of that battle, written by an acclaimed voice in military history. KEY SELLING POINTS • The most in-depth account ever written on the pivotal fight for New Guinea during World War II. • Douglas MacArthur is one of the most famous and fascinating generals in American military history. • Previous books to touch on this story have been bestsellers such as James Campbell s The Ghost Mountain Boys • Author draws on a wealth of untapped primary sources for an authoritative account. • Duffy s works of military history have received praise from Atlantic Monthly, USA Today, and the Washington Post. ISBN 13: 9780451418319, 448pp p/b, £12.99 Published by NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Religion/Theology
MUHAMMAD CODE, THE
How a Desert Prophet Brought You ISIS, al Qaeda, and Boko Haram Bloom, Howard
Over a thousand years ago, Islam toppled superpowers Rome and Persia, then took over two-thirds of the inhabited world. Militant Muslims believe that Islam is on the brink of doing it again. The Muhammad Code lays bare the origins of this belief. Many excuse Islamic violence as a legitimate reaction to Western imperialism. They blame wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the establishment of Israel. But Jihad was invented in 624 AD by the only prophet ever to call himself ‘The Prophet of War’. And that prophet was not responding to legitimate grievances, but an ambition for world conquest. KEY SELLING POINTS • Explains the version of Islam followed by groups like ISIS, Boko Haram and al Qaeda. • An important first step to public understanding and healing in the wake of terrorist attacks. • Curiosity about jihad and Islamic terrorism abounds, without many clear answers presenting themselves to the public. • Bloom is an established global thinker in several fields, including Middle Eastern current affairs. ISBN 13: 9781627310369, 350pp p/b, £18.99 Published by FERAL HOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Feminism and Women’s Studies
IF WOMEN ROSE ROOTED The Power of the Celtic Woman Blackie, Sharon
‘I love this book. Truly, it’s mind-blowing in the most profound and exhilarating sense. This is an anthem for all we could be, an essential book for this, the most critical of recent times. I sincerely hope every woman who can read is given one, and has the time and the space to read it.’ - Manda Scott, author of Boudica and Into the Fire. In this extraordinary book of myth, memoir and modern-day mentors (from fashion designers to lawyers), Blackie faces the wasteland of Western culture, the repression of women, and the devastation of our planet.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Growing genre of inspirational, literary, nature-writing. • Fantastic endorsements due from Helen MacDonald (H is for Hawk), Manda Scott (Boudica series) & Jay Griffiths (Wild). • Strong, inspirational female angle: Celtic women who run with the wolves. ISBN 13: 9781910463666, 400pp p/b, £10.99 Published by SEPTEMBER PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Feminism and Women’s Studies
CRUNK FEMINIST COLLECTION, THE
Cooper, Brittney C.; Boylorn, Robin M & Morris, Susana M.
For the Crunk Feminist Collective, their academic day jobs were lacking in conversations they actually wanted - relevant, real conversations about how race and gender politics intersect with pop culture and current events. To address this void, they started a blog. Now with an annual readership of nearly one million, their posts foster dialogue about activist methods, intersectionality, and sisterhood. In this collection of essays, these self-described as ‘critical homegirls’ tackle life stuck between loving hip hop and ratchet culture while hating patriarchy, misogyny and sexism. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Crunk Feminist Collective is one of the most recognisable names in Internetbased social activism. • The online blog has an annual readership of nearly 1 million. • The CFC has a huge online following, with 29.2 thousand Twitter followers and 36.6 thousand Facebook likes. • This book marks the first time CFC material has been published offline. ISBN 13: 9781558619432, 322pp p/b, £14.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Gay & Lesbian Non-Fiction
LGBTQ STATS
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People by the Numbers Deschamps, David & Singer, Bennett L.
LGBTQ STATS chronicles the ongoing LGBTQ revolution, providing critical statistics, and draws upon and synthesizes newly collected data. Deschamps and Singer provide chapters on family and marriage, workplace discrimination, education, youth, criminal justice, and immigration, as well as evolving policies and laws affecting LGBTQ communities. A lively, accessible, and eye-opening snapshot, LGBTQ STATS offers an invaluable resource for activists, journalists, lawmakers, and general readers who want the facts and figures on LGBTQ lives in the twenty-first century. KEY SELLING POINTS • This book is where activists, journalists, lawmakers, and general readers can turn for facts on the LGBTQIA movement. • From immigration, family, education, and criminal justice to workplace policies and laws affecting transgender folk. • Offers information on LGBTQ communities and issues around the globe. • The only commercial compendium on data about LGBT lives. ISBN 13: 9781620972441, 224pp p/b, £11.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Sociology and Anthropology
CULTURE AS WEAPON
Art and Marketing in the Age of Total Communication Thompson, Nato
The production of culture was once the domain of artists, but beginning in the early 1900s, the emerging fields of public relations, advertising and marketing transformed the way the powerful communicate with the rest of us. A century later, the tools are more sophisticated than ever, the onslaught more relentless. In Culture as Weapon, acclaimed curator and critic Nato Thompson reveals how institutions use culture to ensure profits and constrain dissent and shows us
that there are alternatives. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fascinating look at how, far from being in the artist’s hands, art and culture are controlled by global corporations. • With skepticism of the media and corporations at an all-time high, the timing of this book couldn’t be better. • Thompson is one of America’s leading curators. ISBN 13: 9781612195735, 288pp h/b, £20.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Psychology
SOMETIMES AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN Ford, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Ford cared for one of the most vulnerable populations of mentally ill people: the inmates of New York’s jails, including Rikers Island. Her patients made her a great doctor and a better person and, as she treated these men, she learned about doctoring, about nurturing, about parenting, and about love. Ford brings humour, grace, and humanity to her beautifully rendered prose on the lives of the patients in her care, and illuminates the inner workings (and failings) of the mental health system, the justice system and the prison system. KEY SELLING POINTS • Interest in the prison system has soared since Orange is the New Black became one of the world’s favourite TV shows. • One of OITNB’s most affecting storylines followed the shocking transfer of one prisoner to the psych ward. • Interest in psychiatric institutions has a far wider span than the medical world, think One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. • Rikers Island has been the subject of a New York Times investigation, reporting corruption and abuse of inmates. • Ford puts a human face to the problem of mental health in prisons. ISBN 13: 9781941393437, 272pp h/b, £21.99 Published by REGAN ARTS. Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Education and Careers
ETHICAL CAREERS GUIDE, THE How to Find the Work You Love Allen, Paul
How do you find a job that makes you happy - one that fits with your morals, makes you feel good about going to work, and isn’t just about making money? This guide is aimed at anyone who wants to do something meaningful with their working life. As everyone’s idea of a meaningful job is different, it is not prescriptive or a definitive manual. Instead, it will inform and inspire readers - helping them to identify the best step(s) towards a more satisfying work life.
KEY SELLING POINTS • People are increasingly looking to do something more meaningful with their working life. • This book fills the gaps between guides oriented towards specific industries and life coach/self-help titles. • Covers a wide range of possible career choices, based on personal/ethical/moral considerations. • Full-colour and comprehensive, featuring case studies, imagery and infographics. ISBN 13: 9781780263229, 176pp p/b, £12.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
COMPLETE WORKS OF MALATESTA, VOL. III
‘A Long and Patient Work’: The Anarchist Socialism of L’Agitazione, 1897-1898 Malatesta, Errico & Turcato, Davde (ed)
Part of a ten-volume set of Malatesta’s Complete Works. For anarchists and non-anarchists alike, Malatesta is considered to be one of the most important writers and strategists in the radical tradition. He lived and helped shape revolutionary movements in Europe, North and South America, and Northern Africa, and is thus relevant to area studies across the globe. This first volume (the third chronologically) focuses on two very important years in Malatesta’s life, when he returned to Italy to edit L’Agitazione, considered the most important of his many periodicals. KEY SELLING POINTS • Key title for anyone interested in the history of anarchist ideas; will be useful for scholars and general readers. • Entire collection will be essential for libraries. • Malatesta’s revolutionary ideas have considerable importance both within and outside of anarchist circles. ISBN 13: 9781849352581, 620pp p/b, £19 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
A FAILED PARRICIDE
Hegel and the Young Marx Finelli, Roberto; Thomas, Peter D. & Popham, Nicola (trans.)
Many hold that the transition from Hegel’s materialism to Marx’s materialism signifies a progressive development from an abstract-idealist theory-of-becoming, to a theory of the concrete actions of humans within history. A Failed Parricide offers an innovative reading of this transition, arguing that Marx remained structurally subaltern to Hegel’s conception of the subject that becomes itself in relation to alterity. KEY SELLING POINTS • Dramatic, controversial academic topic. • Part of the successful Historical Materialism book series. • Captive audience of academics who attend HM conferences. ISBN 13: 9781608467068, 270pp p/b, £21.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
MARX’S CAPITAL, METHOD AND REVOLUTIONARY SUBJECTIVITY Starosta, Guido
Through a methodologically-minded reconstruction of the Marxian critique of political economy, this study shows that the outcome of the historical movement of the objectified form of social mediation, which has turned into the very alienated subject of social life (i.e. capital), is to develop, as its own immanent determination, the constitution of the (self-abolishing) working class as a revolutionary subject
KEY SELLING POINTS • Author has published extensively within the academic community on this subject. • Part of the successful Historical Materialism book series. • Academics from around the world attend annual conferences sponsored by Historical Materialism - a captive audience. ISBN 13: 9781608467020, 350pp p/b, £21.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Politics
MARX AND THE EARTH
An Anti-Critique Bellamy Foster, John & Burkett, Paul
Over a decade ago Foster and Burkett introduced a revolutionary understanding of the ecological foundations of Marx’s thought, demonstrating that Marx’s concepts of the universal metabolism of nature, social metabolism, and metabolic rift prefigured much of modern systems ecology. In this volume, Foster and Burkett expand on this analysis in the process of responding to recent eco-socialist criticisms of Marx. KEY SELLING POINTS • Written in accessible language by someone with experience teaching on the topic. • Brings Marxist theory and urgent environmental worries into line. • Interest in environmental issues following widespread protest around the Keystone XL Pipeline in Canada and the US. • Part of the successful Historical Materialism book series. • Captive audience of academics who attend HM conferences. ISBN 13: 9781608467051, 308pp p/b, £21.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
ON THE FORMATION OF MARXISM
Politics
EXCELLENT DAUGHTERS
The Secret Lives of Young Woman Who Are Transforming the Arab World Zoepf, Katherine
For more than a decade, Katherine Zoepf has lived in or travelled throughout the Arab world, reporting on the lives of women, whose role in the region has never been more in flux. Today, Arab women outnumber men in universities, and a few are beginning to face down religious and social tradition in order to live independently, to delay marriage and to pursue professional goals. Deeply informed, heartfelt and urgent, Excellent Daughters brings us a new understanding of changing Arab societies and gives voice to the remarkable women at the forefront of this change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Interest in the Arab Spring remains high in multicultural UK. • Intersectional feminism’s rise has brought the struggles of Arab women to the fore for UK activists. • The current refugee crisis has spiked interest in the Middle East for UK readers keen to learn about its background. • The author has reported on the Arab world for more than a decade. • The author is a graduate of the London School of Economics. ISBN 13: 9780143109945, 272pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Politics
Karl Kautsky’s Theory of Capitalism, the Marxism of the Second International and Karl Marx’s Critique of Political.. Gronow, Jukka
Karl Kautsky was, for three decades before the First World War, the main authority on the intellectual heritage of Marx and Engels. His interpretation of Marx’s Capital and the basic laws and contradictions of capitalism was the reference point for both the foes and allies of Social Democracy. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new intellectual biography examining a movement that is incredibly relevant in today’s political unrest. • Part of the successful Historical Materialism book series. • Academics from around the world attend annual conferences sponsored by Historical Materialism - a captive audience. ISBN 13: 9781608467037, 334pp p/b, £21.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
TROTSKY’S CHALLENGE
The ‘Literary Discussion’ of 1924 and the Fight for the Bolshevik Revolution Corney, Frederick C.
Trotsky’s analysis in Lessons of October ran counter to the efforts of the Bolshevik leaders to depict October as a foundational event in which the Bolshevik Party, and its clear-sighted leader Lenin, played the major role in bringing about the revolution in Russia. KEY SELLING POINTS • Translates and makes available for the first time over two dozen documents long sought after by scholars. • Part of the successful Historical Materialism book series. • Academics from around the world attend annual conferences sponsored by Historical Materialism - a captive audience. ISBN 13: 9781608467044, 848pp p/b, £38.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
BLACK BOX
A Record of the Catastrophe, Volume Two The Black Box Collective
As the serial disasters of capitalism’s crisis continue to batter the world, Black Box is a device for recording, analysing, and transmitting events as they happen. But it offers neither dire predictions nor false hopes. Instead, it embraces the mystery. The second volume brings together reports from North African refugee camps in Europe; thinkers ruminating on Walter Benjamin while walking the streets of Palestine; a freezing night in Tucson, Arizona; a London cityscape that reflects the architectural power of finance capitalism; meetings of French Maoists in the 1960s; and much more. KEY SELLING POINTS • Provides an eclectic survey of scholarly and literary responses to the current situation from around the globe. • Ropes together individual political, economic, and ecological crises under the single rubric of contemporary capitalism. • Introduces readers to a host of new thinkers as well as the work of some more eminent writers. • Illustrates continuity as well as rupture in ongoing theoretical and cultural critique. • The Black Box Collective is composed of poets, journalists, academics, metaphysicians, artists, and strategists. ISBN 13: 9781629632377, 304pp p/b, £15.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Military
ART OF WOMEN AT WAR, THE Rivers, Eileen
From award-winning journalist Eileen Rivers, comes a riveting account of three women who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. As members of the Female Engagement Teams (FET), the work of these three women and hundreds like them was vital in defeating the Taliban. Their work, like much of the work done by military women who have served in war zones before them, contributed to the Pentagon’s December 2015 decision to open all combat jobs to women. Yet the work of these American military women remains mostly unknown. This book is the first to tell their stories. KEY SELLING POINTS • First book to explore the Female Engagement Team, chronicling their experience and the struggle it took to start FETs. • These teams were mini-revolutions against sexism and paved the way for the US opening up all combat jobs to women. • Author is a former soldier and child of a military family, now a journalist on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. • Rivers tells the story of an Afghan woman who worked with the FET to fight against the Taliban. • Will be a welcome contribution to the growing conversation about women’s roles in the military. ISBN 13: 9781942872634, 304pp h/b, £20.99 Published by REGAN ARTS. Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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Legal Reference
LEASEHOLDERS HANDBOOK, THE
FAMILY LAW
A Straightforward Guide Bryan, David
Levy, Martyn
This revised edition of The Leaseholders Handbook builds on the previous edition by updating essential information and including changes to the law and practice of managing leasehold property to 2017. The book is comprehensive and intended for the layperson although it can be utilised by the student or professional and individuals generally. There is also an update on the formation and development of commonhold and also outlines the processes in setting up a flat management company for those who have bought the freehold. KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to leasehold management. • Builds on the previous edition by updating essential information and changes to the law for 2017. • Martyn Levy specialises in landlord and tenant law. ISBN 13: 9781864716672, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EASYWAY GUIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Legal Reference
BUYING, SELLING AND RENTING PROPERTY A Straightforward Guide Worth, Frank
A Straightforward Guide to Buying, Selling and Renting Property, Revised Edition, is a comprehensive and clear guide for all who are involved in the purchase, sale or renting of property. This book is particularly relevant now taking into account the current property market and the need to be aware of the fundamental points when buying, selling and renting. The book covers all aspects of the sales and purchase process including auctions.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Offers an overview of the housing market in 2017, including information about selling and renting out to others. • Also includes up-to-date information about taxes and The New Ombudsman Scheme. • Written by property specialist Frank Worth. ISBN 13: 9781847166715, 176pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Legal Reference
EMPLOYMENT LAW A Straightforward Guide Lee, Karen
Legal Reference
This latest book in the Straightforward Guides Series Guide to Employment Law is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law relating to employment rights with changes in the law up to 2017 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student. KEY SELLING POINTS • A clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law relating to employment rights. • Updated to cover changes to the law for 2017. • Karen Lee is a solicitor specialising in employment law. ISBN 13: 9781847166708, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
This latest book in Straightforward Guides Series Guide to Family Law is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2017 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student. KEY SELLING POINTS • A concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affect the family. • Introduces the Family Courts Structure for 2017. • Fully up to date with all changes to the law for 2017. • David Bryan is a legal expert specialising in family law. ISBN 13: 9781847166692, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Legal Reference
RIGHTS OF THE CONSUMER, THE A Straightforward Guide Bryan, David
Consumer rights continually evolve and change and this book lays out all of the changes to 2017 in a clear and concise way. Areas such as legislation covering the use of credit cards, and credit generally, plus distance selling Regulations, all areas that have been affected by the introduction of European legislation, are covered in depth along with the main body of consumer law. A Guide to the Rights of the Consumer is a clear, concise and illuminating book which all categories of reader will find invaluable. KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to the rights of the consumer. • Fully updated to 2017. • David Bryan is a consumer law specialist. ISBN 13: 9781847166685, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Health & Counselling
REVERSE HEART DISEASE NATURALLY Honda, Michelle
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women with as much as 600,000 fatalities annually. Reverse Heart Disease Naturally provides a comprehensive overview of heart disease and its related ailments such as high cholesterol, blood clots, aneurysms, myocardial infarcts, strokes, hypertension, arteriosclerosis and more. KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest methods in combating the symptoms of a number of heart disorders. • Suggests the most effective dietary programs and alternatives to popular drugs. • Michelle Honda holds an advanced degree in nutrition and is a Master Herbalist. • Millions suffer from heart disease; this book offers practical advice for those feeling let down by other treatments. ISBN 13: 9781578266630, 192pp p/b, £11.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Relationships
Crafts
IF WE’RE TOGETHER, WHY DO I FEEL SO ALONE? How to Build Intimacy with an Emotionally Unavailable Partner Parker, Holly
MAKING STUFF & DOING THINGS (4TH EDITION)
DIY Guides to Just About Everything Bravo, Kyle
Living with an emotionally absent partner can be overwhelming. Constantly overcoming the silent distance can leave you with the sense that the giveand-take in your relationship has disappeared. But with the right tools, even the most broken relationship can be reinvigorated. In If We re Together, Why Do I Feel So Alone?, Harvard University clinical psychologist Dr. Holly Parker presents her revelatory insights that can help those struggling with emotional distance in their relationships. KEY SELLING POINTS • An accessible and prescriptive guide that will attract readers looking for real-life solutions. • Filled with exercises and activities to help couples move past their difficulties. • Dr. Holly Parker is an expert on the subject; she is a renowned clinical psychologist and educator. • The first book to look at this topic in a fresh new light in over 20 years. ISBN 13: 9780425273487, 320pp p/b, £12.99 Published by NEW AMERICAN LIBRARY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Making Stuff and Doing Things is probably the most useful book on the planet. It’s been called more important than the Bible. It’s an indispensable handbook full of basic life skills for the young punk or activist, or for anyone else who’s just trying to get stuff done - without having to have loads of money. The book started as a ’90s zine with dozens of contributors setting down the most important skills they knew in concise, often hand-written pages. If you want to do it all yourself or do it together, this book has it all. Honestly, you’ll never be bored again. KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to doing just about anything for punks and adventurers with little money. • Pretty much every life skill you can imagine is included here, from making toothpaste to binding a book. • Previous editions of the book sold more than 28,000 copies. • Will appeal to many young people in today’s economic climate who would prefer to do-it-themselves rather than spend money. ISBN 13: 9781621066477, 256pp p/b, £11.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Health & Counselling
Humour
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE HAVING A BABY
HITLER SAVED MY LIFE
What To Know Before Having Your Baby is a simplified and visual resource for parents containing important, basic information on newborn babies and common concerns during and directly after childbirth. What To Know Before Having Your Baby also provides information on common questions of parents for the first two months.
Riswold, James
What’s So Funny About Hitler, The Reign of Terror, Napoleon, Crucifixion, Mao, Kierkegaard, North Korea, Jeff Koons...
Jung, Peter
KEY SELLING POINTS • A guide for new parents addressing the most common concerns pre- and postchildbirth. • Issues surrounding unnecessary doctor visits are currently prevalent in the media. • Clearly states when it is necessary to visit a doctor - and when it is not necessarily required. ISBN 13: 9781578266647, 112pp p/b, £9.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Mind, Body & Spirit
COMPLETE BOOK OF DREAMS AND WHAT THEY MEAN, THE Ashley, Leonard R.N.
Sigmund Freud said that dreams are a window into the subconscious. This book is not only a valuable guide to the interpretation of dreams, but also goes much further than typical dream books to include a vast array of literature, folklore and film references about dreams, proving that while dreams may be a window on the soul, they are also a lens through which we can understand society and culture as well. This thoroughly researched illustrated volume contains sections covering dreams and dreaming. Dr. Ashley’s unique prose style will appeal to both scholarly and popular audiences alike. KEY SELLING POINTS • Ashley brings a mass of well-researched information together in a way that appeals to scholarly and casual audiences. • Equips the average reader with the tools they need to analyse their own dreams. • Millions of people are fascinated about their dreams and are avid readers of books about their meaning. ISBN 13: 9781569805237, 348pp p/b, £13.99 Published by BARRICADE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
In Hitler Saved My Life, advertising legend Jim Riswold brilliantly combines incisive and funny essays with gorgeous and hilarious visuals to chronicle his battle with cancer and details how a post-diagnosis career transformation into a ‘fake artist’ helped stave off death. And that fake art, inhabited by tyrants like Mao, Hitler and Mussolini, has provoked a great deal of controversy. But as one critic noted, Riswold’s work ‘teaches us how to deal with monsters, be it a Hitler or a deadly disease.’ KEY SELLING POINTS • A controversial body of work with a controversial cast of characters. • Created by Jim Riswold, a celebrated advertising guru who has created some of the 20th century’s most famous ads. • Riswold was inducted into The One Club Creative Hall of Fame (fellows include Steve Jobs and David Ogilvy). • Riswold’s TED talk explaining how the world’s tyrants helped him battle cancer has gone viral. ISBN 13: 9781941393338, 208pp h/b, £29.99 Published by REGAN ARTS. Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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We learn at home
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We go out
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Introducing two new titles
Dung Beetle Ltd Miriam Elia 2016
The Dung Beetle Learning Scheme
The Dung Beetle Learning Scheme
We learn at home ISBN: 9780992834999 We go out ISBN: 9780992834982 Published: September 2016
Bic code: WH Binding: Cloth By: Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia RRP: £7.99
Following the bestselling success of the first title ‘We go to the Gallery’ (see left), Dung Beetle books are proud to announce the publication of two new titles in the scheme. Both will further the child’s progress by undermining everything that he understands to be true, valuable or just. This demonstrates Dung Beetles core principle of development through total annihilation of self worth, and will help to create the next generation of the kind, loving and utterly brainless intellectual elites. In book 1b of the Dung Beetle Learning series, Mummy grounds all learning in a feelings-based outlook, free of any actual facts or skills, re-evaluating core subjects such as mathematics, religion, philosophy and art. In book 1c a simple stroll down the local high street is magically illuminated by Mummy’s insights into the nature of society, religion, art and the various other forms of hierarchical or patriarchal oppression. M.Elia and E.Elia are highly successful reclusives, who live in a cave and have no contact with the outside world. They maintain a strict policy of no contact with anyone they disagree with.
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Troubling Love 9781933372167 £7.99 p/b 144pp.
The Story of the Lost Child 9781609452865 £11.99 p/b 480pp.
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Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay 9781609452339 £11.99 p/b 400pp.
The Beach at Night 9781609453701 £7.99 p/b 38pp. Available November
My Brilliant Friend 9781609450786 £11.99 p/b 336pp.
Frantumaglia 9781609452926 £16.99 h/b 224pp. Available November
The Story of a New Name 9781609451349 £11.99 p/b 480pp.
The Days of Abandonment 9781933372006 £9.99 p/b 192pp.
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