February 2017 Buyer's Notes - Turnaround

MONTHLY CATALOGUE

FEBRUARY 2017

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Contents: New Fiction & Crime Fiction...... pg. 4-11 Graphic Novels.......................... pg. 12-21 Children’s & Young Adult........... pg. 21-22 Non-Fiction Titles....................... pg. 22-29

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Editor’s Letter Welcome to Turnaround’s March 2017 buyer’s notes, in which the spring publishing season is fully in swing!

First up is a powerful psychological thriller set during the Bosnian War: Jean-Christophe Rufin’s Checkpoint (p.4; Europa Editions, 9781609453725, p/b £12.99). The story follows four different men on a convoy, each in their own way different from the clichéd idea of the average humanitarian aid worker. As they reveal the secret wounds that led them to the Balkans, questions about what it means to help others and take action begin to come to light. Both a founder of Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) and a twotime winner of the Prix Goncourt, Rufin asks poignant questions about the role of humanitarian action in today’s world in a subtle, enthralling way. According to Le Nouvel Observateur, reviewing the French edition: “Jean-Christophe Rufin has written an adventure book on moving terrain. [...] The success of this great novel lies in its suspense and in the meticulous psychology of its protagonists.”

Want more thrillers-in-translation?

Be sure you don’t miss Cuban author Leonardo Padura’s Heretics (p. 7; Bitter Lemon Press, 9781908524782, p/b £12.99). Heretics sees the return of police inspector Mario Conde, the protagonist of bestselling crime series Havana Quartet and Havana Fever. Just last year, Padura won the Princess of Asturias award for literature, the Spanish equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Heading into the graphic novel section, we can’t stop shouting about Good News Bible: The Deadline Strips of Shaky Kane (p. 12; Breakdown Press, 9780957438149, p/b £18.99). Lovingly compiled

by British comics publisher Breakdown Press, Good News Bible collects the entirety of Shaky Kane’s work from the classic ’90s magazine Deadline for the first time. Shaky Kane emerged on the UK comics scene in the mid-’80s, drawing for such publications as NME, Escape, Deadline, 2000 AD, Judge Dredd Megazine and Revolver. Often described as both hallucinatory and psychedelic, Kane’s work pushes at the limits of taste, dragging a scalpel down the veil of illusion, making you see the world as it really is. This is some of the best of the best work from comics’ Modern Age from one of British comics’ greatest geniuses.

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Looking for more out-there comics? Check out Zonzo (p. 16; Fantagraphics, 9781606999851, h/b £10) by Joan Cornella. Cornella became a social media sensation with his first book, the viciously funny Mox Nox (Fantagraphics, also available from Turnaround), and now boasts millions of fans and followers from around the world.

Zonzo is unmistakably Cornella’s work, drawn in his instantly recognisable style: wordless with vividly bright colours and... well... frankly, a bit messed up!

Moving into more controversial territory is Why I Am Not a Feminist (p. 25; Melville House Publishing, 9781612196015, h/b £17.99) by Jessica Crispin. Crispin is already well known to the book world as the founder and editor-in-chief of Bookslut, one of the earliest and most influential book blogs of the past ten years. While the book’s title may seem surprising from a writer so passionate about the feminist cause, Why I Am Not a Feminist in fact argues that today’s feminism has sacrificed meaning for acceptance, and that true revolution cannot happen amidst banal politeness.

Crispin pens a radical, fearless call for revolution, demanding nothing less than the total dismantling of a system of oppression. The conversation surrounding feminism in 2017 will undoubtedly be influenced by Crispin’s narrative, and one can be absolutely certain of one thing: the debate will be fierce.

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.

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Fiction

YEAR OF NEEDY GIRLS, THE A Novel Smith, Patricia A.

Fiction

DREAM MAKER, THE Rufin, Jean-Christophe & Anderson, Alison

Deirdre Murphy and her partner SJ Edmonds have just moved to the West End of Bradley, Massachusetts, where Deirdre teaches French to girls at Brandywine Academy. A dedicated teacher from a working-class background, she is well loved by her students, and this particular fall, living for the first time in an open relationship with SJ should be her happiest yet. But the murder of 10-year-old Leo from the East End changes everything - for Deirdre and SJ, for the girls at Brandywine, and for all of Bradley. When Deirdre is falsely accused of sexually molesting one of her students, the town erupts.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A young boy’s murder unleashes chaos in the life of a schoolteacher and a small New England town.

• This contemporary witch hunt is a study in hypocrisy and small-town secrets.

• Compulsively readable with two incredible heroines that are compassionately drawn and understandably flawed.

ISBN 13: 9781617754876, 336pp p/b, £12.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Born to the merchant class, Jacques Coeur, after a brilliant career as a trader, was summoned to the court of Charles VII and appointed Master of the Mint in 1436.

From this position he rose to become the King of France’s visionary First Banker who contributed to bringing France out of darkness toward the Renaissance and modernity. Coeur was the wealthiest man in France, but at the height of his success, was threatened with disgrace and imprisonment. His ill-considered infatuation with Agnes Sorel, King Charles VII’s favorite mistress, precipitated Coeur’s fall from grace.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fictional account of the life of Jacques Couer, who is widely considered the inventor of capitalism.

• At once a sweeping historical novel set in 1400’s France and a moving love story.

• Novels that are based on real-life characters are becoming increasingly popular.

• The ideas of wealth and power in the novel are incredibly timely.

ISBN 13: 9781609453930, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)

Fiction

Fiction

PRINCIPLE, THE

BREAKING WILD

Ferrari, Jerome & Curtis, Howard

A Novel Les Becquets, Diane

When keen outdoorsperson Amy Raye Latour ventures into the wilderness for the last time this season, things turn dangerous. She finds herself on the verge of the precarious edge that she’s flirted with her entire life.

When Amy Raye doesn’t return to camp, ranger Pru Hathaway responds to the missing person’s call. Even after an unexpected snowfall turns the operation into a search and recovery, Pru’s discoveries lead her to suspect Amy Raye is still alive. Her search becomes an obsession with a woman whose life is just as mysterious as the clues she has left behind.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A thriller that will appeal to both fans of literary fiction and genre fiction.

• The two protagonists are complex, interesting and richly imagined women.

• The wild, natural setting will appeal to many readers - great escapism.

• Wilderness stories have always been popular, with films like Wild, staring Reese Witherspoon, proving successful.

ISBN 13: 9780425283790, 336pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

CHECKPOINT

Rufin, Jean-Christophe & Anderson, Alison (trans.)

The four men who accompany Maud on the convoy are very different from any cliched idea of humanitarian volunteers. One by one, they reveal the secret wounds that have brought them to this conflict zone and the true nature of their cargo will slowly be uncovered.

Prize-winning author Jean-Christophe Rufin offers up a powerful psychological thriller that asks some vital questions about the role of humanitarian action in today’s world, bringing to light the most fundamental dilemmas of our age.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A suspenseful and poignant novel set during the Bosnian War. • Asks big questions about the role of humanitarian action in today’s world.

• Jean-Christophe Rufin is one of the founders of Medicins Sans Frontieres and a Goncourt Prize winner.

• Taps into current ideas of aid, especially in light of the refuge crisis and Syria.

ISBN 13: 9781609453725, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)

Beguiled by the figure of German physicist Werner Heisenberg, who, with his notorious uncertainty principle disrupted the assumptions behind quantum mechanics, earning him the Nobel Prize in physics in 1932, a young, disenchanted philosopher attempts to right his own intellectual and emotional course, and take the measure of the evil at work in the contemporary world.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The story of a young philosopher fascinated by German physicist Werner Heisenberg.

• Seemlessly melds fiction with real histories to pose questions about civilisation and war.

• Will not only appeal to readers of literary fiction, but also those with an interest in science and philosophy.

• Author Jerome Ferrari is a Goncourt winner and a philosophy teacher.

ISBN 13: 9781609453527, 144pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)

Fiction

DRINKER, THE Fallada, Hans

This astonishing, autobiographical tour de force was written by Hans Fallada in an encrypted notebook while he was incarcerated in a Nazi insane asylum.

Discovered after his death, it tells the tale often fierce, often poignant, often extremely funny of a small businessman losing control as he fights valiantly to blot out an increasingly oppressive society.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New paperback edition publishing on the 70th anniversary of the author’s death.

• The autobiographical story, told in diary form, of one man’s demise into alcoholism.

• With an afterword by John Willett.

ISBN 13: 9781911545026, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE UK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Fiction

LITTLE MAN, WHAT NOW? Fallada, Hans

Written just before the Nazis came to power, this darkly enchanting novel tells the simple story of a young couple trying to eke out a decent life amidst an economic crisis that’s transforming their country into a place of anger and despair. It was an international bestseller upon its release, and made into a Hollywood movie by Jewish producers, which prompted the rising Nazis to begin paying ominously close attention to Hans Fallada, even as his novels held out stirring hope for the human spirit.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New paperback edition publishing on the 70th anniversary of the author’s death.

• The tale of a couple’s relationship and survival through economic hard times in 1930s Berlin.

• Fallada’s breakthrough novel, published in 1932, the year Hitler came to power.

• Fallada is best known for his 1947 novel Alone In Berlin (Penguin).

ISBN 13: 9781911545033, 352pp p/b, £8.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE UK Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

ARRANGEMENT, THE A Novel Warlick, Ashley

Los Angeles, 1934. Mary Frances is young, restlessly married, and returning from her first sojourn in France. She is hungry, and not just for food: she wants Tim, her husband Al’s charming friend, who encourages her writing and seems to understand her better than anyone. After a night’s transgression, it’s only a matter of time before Mary Frances claims what she truly desires, plunging all three of them into a tangled triangle of affection that will have far-reaching effects on their families, their careers, and their lives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on the true story of the legendary food writer M.F.K. Fisher, a woman far ahead of her time.

• Perfect for book clubs; the novel raises thorny questions about love, loyalty, and marriage.

• For readers of The Paris Wife (Virago, 2012) and Loving Frank (Two Roads, 2008).

• Full of luscious food writing, sensuous love scenes and glamorous locales that make for perfect escapism.

ISBN 13: 9780143128984, 320pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

WOLF AMONG WOLVES

Fiction

WORLD, CHASE ME DOWN

Fallada, Hans

Set in Weimar Germany soon after Germany’s catastrophic loss of World War I, the story follows young veteran Wolf, a handsome, amiable and shiftless young man, addicted to the thrill of gambling. Recklessly losing everything in Berlin, a city in chaos, he flees to the countryside.It is here he find his redemption, finding gainful employment and healing himself, away from the temptations of the city.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New paperback edition publishing on the 70th anniversary of the author’s death.

• One of Fallada’s most important works - a sprawling, intense historical saga.

• This edition offers the first unabridged English translation of Wolf Among Wolves

by Philip Owens.

ISBN 13: 9781911545019, 816pp p/b, £9.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE UK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction

RADIANT TERMINUS Volodine, Antoine & Zuckerman, Jeffrey

Radiant Terminus takes place in a Tarkovskian landscape after the fall of the Second Soviet Union.

Most of humanity has been destroyed thanks to a number of nuclear meltdowns, but a few communes remain, including one run by Solovyei, a psychotic father with the ability to invade people’s dreams including those of his daughters - and torment them for thousands of years. When a group of damaged individuals seek safety from this nuclear winter in Solovyei’s commune, a plot develops to overthrow him, end his reign of mental abuse, and restore humanity.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The most patently sci-fi work of Antoine Volodine to be translated into English.

• Skilfully blends elements of science fiction, magical realism and political commentary.

• Fantastical, unsettling and sometimes funny, the novel calls to mind the best works of David Mitchell.

• Volodine is one of France’s most pioneering authors, known for his astute political observations and intelligent writing • Much like Fernanda Pessoa, he writes under numerous heteronyms that leave his identity intriguing to readers.

ISBN 13: 9781940953526, 500pp p/b, £17.99 Published by OPEN LETTER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

A Novel Hilleman, Andrew

Resurrecting a forgotten American folk hero who captivated the nation, World, Chase Me Down is a debut novel of adrenaline-fueled, page-turning suspense based on the first great crime of the last century: the revenge kidnapping

by Pat Crowe of the teenage son of Omaha’s wealthiest meatpacking tycoon for a ransom of $25,000 in gold. In a manhunt dubbed ‘the thrill of the nation,’ Crowe burgles, safe-cracks, and bond-jumps his way across the globe and back to Omaha, where he turns himself in, reunites with the woman he loved, and rallies public sentiment behind him in a triumphant trial.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on the forgotten true story of the first successful kidnapping for ransom in U.S. history.

• A resonant tale of haves vs. have-nots, with the poor outlaw waging a fight for justice against ruthless tycoons.

• Westerns are soaring in popularity, with the success of films such as The Revenant, The Hateful Eight and True Grit.

• Themes are still relevant today; class, race, privilege, poverty and wealth, America’s culture of violence and guns.

• Full of cinematic suspense and with a lovable rogue you can’t help rooting for.

ISBN 13: 9780143111474, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

WORD FOR LOVE, A A Novel Robbins, Emily

Bea, an American exchange student, travels to Syria to find the ancient text of a famous Arabic love story that is said to move its best readers to tears. But once in this foreign country, Bea finds that instead of reading Arabic she is entwined in her host family’s complicated lives -as they lock the doors and whisper anxiously about impending revolution. Suddenly, instead of the ancient love story she sought, it is her daily witness of a contemporary romance - between a housemaid and policeman - that astonishes her, changes her, and makes her weep.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A poetic, Romeo-and-Juliet love story about a pair of doomed lovers in a Syria on the cusp of war.

• This book does for Syria what The Kite Runner did for Afghanistan in the years following Septmeber 11.

• Robbins shows how exposure to a different culture can change our understanding of ourselves.

• Robbins’ writing is masterful and perfectly paced. She writes with spare, precise sentences full of wisdom.

ISBN 13: 9780735211926, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

MONTHLY CATALOGUE - February 2017 Fiction

BEHAVE

Fiction - Classic Literature

GLADYS OF HARLECH

Romano-Lax, Andromeda

Andromeda Romano-Lax offers a fictional biography of Rosalie Rayner Watson, a woman whose lab work is now widely repudiated but who in her time was at the cutting edge of parenting psychology. Both moving and horrifying, Behave is a thought-provoking and compelling novel about the meaning of motherhood.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A haunting work of historical fiction set in the roaring ’20s.

• Andromeda’s previous novels, The Spanish Bow (Windmill Books, 2009) and The Detour (Soho, 2013), are critically acclaimed.

• Andromeda is a well-connected and well-travelled teacher, blogger, book coach and contributor to The Huffington Post.

ISBN 13: 9781616958008, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

DYEHOUSE, THE Calthorpe, Mena

Written with unerring skill and insight, The Dyehouse is a masterly portrait of postwar Australia, when industrial work was radically transformed by new technologies and society changed with it. Mena Calthorpe who herself worked in a textile factory takes us inside this world, vividly bringing to life the people of an inner-Sydney company in the mid-1950s: the bosses, middlemen and underlings; their dramatic struggles and their loves. This powerful and affecting novel was first published in 1961, and is the hundredth book in the Text Classics series.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The 100th book in the Text Classics series is a masterful examination of the transforming world of Australian industry.

• With an introduction by Fiona MacFarlane, the author of The Night Guest (Sceptre, 2014).

• Part of Text’s Classics series, of which many more are available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781925355758, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Fiction

LITTLE HOTEL, THE Stead, Christina

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People live year after year in a hotel like this. We have their police papers, we know their sicknesses and family troubles; people come to confide in you. After the Second World War, bizarre characters from across the ruined continent have gathered at the ‘fourth-rate’ Hotel Swiss-Touring by Lake Geneva. Some are residents, while other guests have come for the season. In the claustrophobic atmosphere of the little hotel, their eccentricities and their desperation their jealousies and vindictiveness are all too apparent.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A satirical classic examining the lives of the inhabitants of a Swiss hotel in the aftermath of WW2.

• With an introduction by novelist Lisa Gorton.

• Will appeal to those who enjoyed Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel (Fox, 2014).

ISBN 13: 9781925355734, 240pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Spooner, L.M. & Singer, Rita

Gladys of Harlech was first published anonymously in 1858. It is set during the Wars of the Roses and tells the story of Gladys, granddaughter of the last Welsh keeper of Harlech. Gladys and her family flee into hiding in the mountains after Harlech Castle falls into the hands of the Yorkists. Years later, tyrant steward Sir Gilbert Stacey captures Gladys and presses her into serfdom, not knowing he has caught the castle’s heiress During her arrest, Gladys falls for Ethelred Conyers, but finds herself trapped between her sense of duty for her people and her affection for the English nobleman.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Latest in the Welsh Women’s Classic series.

• An author of historical and social novels, Louisa Matilda Spooner is a largely forgotten author of north Wales.

• Written in the decade following the Blue Books, Spooner’s Gladys is part of a national revival in historic novels.

• In this instance, the historical novel functions as a corrective to the vilification of Welsh women in the Reports.

• All three of Spooner’s novels have a strong local connection as they are set in her native Merionethshire.

ISBN 13: 9781909983540, 400pp p/b, £12.99 Published by HONNO Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Classic Literature

COLLECTED SHORTER WORKS OF MARK TWAIN, THE Twain, Mark & Budd, Louis J.

The most comprehensive collection of Mark Twain’s short writings ever to be published. Arranged chronologically and containing many pieces restored to the form in which Twain intended them to appear, this deluxe collector’s edition shows with unprecedented clarity the literary evolution of Mark Twain over six decades of his career.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The biggest and best edition of Mark Twain’s shorter fiction ever published featuring over 280 pieces.

• The publishing history of every story, sketch, and speech in this volume has been thoroughly researched.

• Features a guide to each text drawing on this research.

• Also includes an extensive chronology of Twain’s life and helpful notes on the people and events referred to in his work ISBN 13: 9781598535280, 2126pp h/b, £61.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

NO CATS ALLOWED

A Cat in the Stacks Mystery James, Miranda

Mississippi librarian Charlie Harris and his cat, Diesel, are on their guard. Oscar Reilly, the new director at the Athena College library, is on a mission to cut costs and replace Charlie’s fiery friend Melba with someone younger. But his biggest offense is declaring all four-legged creatures banned from the stacks. With enemies aplenty, the suspect list is long when Reilly s body is discovered in the library, but incriminating evidence throws suspicion on Melba. Now it’s up to Charlie and Diesel to prove her innocence.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The seventh book in a popular cosy crime series featuring librarian Charlie Harris and her pet cat Diesel.

• Cosy crime is becoming an ever more popular genre with UK readers who want a break from more grisly crime fiction.

• Includes both books and cats! Both elements are incredibly popular with the cosy crime audience.

• Other books in the series are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9780425277751, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Crime & Thriller

HERETICS

Padura, Leonardo & Kushner, Anna (trans.)

In 1939, the Saint Louis sails from Hamburg into Havana’s port with Jewish refugees seeking asylum.

The Kaminskys have a treasure that they hope will save them: a Rembrandt portrait of Christ. Yet six days later the vessel is forced to leave the harbour with the family, bound for the horrors of Europe. Nearly 70 years later, the Rembrandt reappears in an auction house in London, prompting Daniel’s son to travel to Cuba to track down the story of the lost masterpiece. In Heretics, Padura takes us from the tenements of Cuba to Rembrandt’s gloomy studio in 17th-century Amsterdam.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A sweeping novel of art theft, anti-semitism, contemporary Cuba, and crime from the most celebrated living Cuban author.

• The return of police inspector Mario Conde, the protagonist of bestselling crime series Havana Quartet and Havana Fever.

• Wide review coverage expected from The Times, FT Telegraph, literary mags and from online crime reviewers and bloggers.

ISBN 13: 9781908524782, 556pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BITTER LEMON PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

ONE STAR AWAKE Meehan, Andrew

The young heroine of One Star Awake survived some kind of trauma but her memory didn’t. On the day she came to, she was in the kitchen of Parisian restaurant chopping vegitidibbles like an absolute pro. She knows she is Irish because she pronounces oil as aisle otherwise she has a defiant lack of curiosity about her own past. One morning she thinks she sees a familiar face, and, after following him across Paris, she begins to solve the emotional puzzle of who she is and where she came from.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first novel by a highly-acclaimed short fiction

and nonfiction writer.

• The deeply atmospheric Parisian setting will appeal to all kinds of readers, as will the unforgettable protagonist.

• Andrew Meehan worked on the Irish Film Board and has helped to develop many Irish feature films.

ISBN 13: 9781910742723, 224pp p/b, £10.99 Published by LIBERTIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Europe

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

KING DEATH / I AM STILL THE GREATEST SAYS JOHNNY ANGELO Cohn, Nick

In I Am Still The Greatest Says Johnny Angelo, the protagonist goes from a weird loner kid to a famous rock singer and a murderer. In King Death, Eddie is a performer who administers Death. Both these stories are bizarre and brilliant, fables for our time.

Both are written by legendary rock & roll writer Nick Cohn.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the noeXit2 Ace Double series of two books in one, with shining new covers and sprayed edges.

• From the writer of the short story on which the blockbuster and cult classic Saturday Night Fever was adapted.

• Nik Cohn is a respected British rock journalist, often deemed ‘the father of rock criticism’.

• I Am Still the Greatest Says Johnny Angelo may have been based on PJ Proby and influenced Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character.

ISBN 13: 9781843448976, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

DESPERATION ROAD Farris Smith, Michael

After completing an 11 year jail sentence, Russell Gaines believes his debt to society has been paid. But when he returns home, he discovers that revenge lives and breathes all around him. Meanwhile, a woman named Maben and her young daughter trudge along the side of the interstate. Desperate and exhausted, the pair spend their last dollar on a room for the night, a night that ends with Maben holding a pistol and a dead deputy. With the dawn, destinies collide, and Russell is forced to decide whose life he will save - his own or those of the woman and child.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Destinies are altered as the three strangers collide in Farris Smith’s latest and highly anticipated novel.

• Michael Farris Smith’s previous novel, Rivers, won the 2014 Missippi Authors Award for Fiction.

• Rivers was also named a Best Book of 2013 by Esquire, Daily Candy, BookRiot, and Hudson Booksellers.

• Will appeal to fans of Cormac McCarthy, Daniel Woodrell and Annie Proulx.

ISBN 13: 9781843449874, 320pp h/b, £16.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

HONORABLE MAN, AN Vidich, Paul

Washington D.C., 1953. The Cold War is heating up while the CIA is reeling from a double agent in their midst.

Someone is selling secrets to the Soviets, compromising missions around the globe. Undercover agents have been assassinated and anti-Communist plots are being cut short. The CIA director knows any news of the traitor would be a national embarrassment and compromise the entire agency. George Mueller seems to be the perfect man to help find the mole, but soon suspicion begins to fall on him as well. Until the traitor is found, no one can be trusted.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A debut espionage novel in the style of Alan Furst, John le Carre, Charles Cumming and Edward Wilson.

• Chosen as one of Publishers Weekly Top Ten Mysteries & Thrillers of Spring 2016.

• A spy novel based on a real spy, James Speyer Kronthal.

• Reminiscent of the Oscar winning Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks movie Bridge of Spies (2015).

ISBN 13: 9781843449584, 256pp p/b, £7.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

CURSED

Enger, Thomas

When Hedda Hellberg fails to return from a retreat in Italy, where she has recently been grieving for her dead father, her husband discovers that her life is tangled in mystery. Hedda never left Oslo, the retreat has no record of her and, what’s more, she appears to be connected to the murder of an old man, gunned down on the first day of the hunting season in the depths of the Swedish forests...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fourth in the best-selling, award-winning Henning Juul series.

• Author is frequently compared to Sieg Larsson for

his gripping narratives.

• Nordic Noir continues to be incredibly popular, with Ragnar Jonasson’s series also proving a hit with readers.

ISBN 13: 9781910633649, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Fiction - Crime & Thriller

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

SEALSKIN

CONSIDERATE KILLER, THE

Donald is a young fisherman, eking out a lonely living on the west coast of Scotland. One night he witnesses something miraculous... and makes a terrible mistake.

His action changes lives not only his own, but those of his family and the entire tightly knit community in which they live. Can he ever atone for the wrong he has done, and can love grow when its foundation is violence? Based on the legend of the selkies seals who can transform into people Sealskin is a magical story, evoking the harsh beauty of the landscape and the resilience of its people.

On her way home from grocery shopping, Nina Borg is attacked in a parking lot. Dazed and half-conscious, she hears her assailant ask for her forgiveness. Only later does she understand that this isn’t for what he’s just done, but for what he plans to do to. As a Red Cross nurse, Nina typically finds herself fighting for others’ lives, not her own. For the first time, she’s the primary target of a hit, and it slowly dawns on her that this case is connected to a surprising and dangerous friendship among three young men from Manila.

Bristow, Su

KEY SELLING POINTS • An unforgettable debut novel based on the legend of the Selkies.

• Will appeal to readers of magical realist authors like Angela Carter and Eowyn Ivey.

• A myth-inspired story which is also rich with human emotion and realist touches.

ISBN 13: 9781910633601, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

PRISONER, THE A John Wells Novel Berenson, Alex

Evidence is mounting that someone high up in the CIA is doing the unthinkable: passing messages to ISIS, alerting them to planned operations. Finding the moles identity will be no easy task, and to accomplish it, John Wells will have to do something he thought he d left behind forever. He will have to resume his former identity as an al Qaeda Jihadi, get captured, and go undercover to befriend an ISIS prisoner in a secret Bulgarian prison. Wells knows this might be his death sentence but he has no choice: there is no one else.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the strongest voices in international thrillers.

• Alex Berenson was a reporter for the New York Times who covered the occupation of Iraq.

• The Prisoner is therefore told with a genuine insight into Middle East politics.

• Packed of suspense thriller readers will be hooked until the very last page.

ISBN 13: 9780399176159, 384pp h/b, £19.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Kaaberbol, Lene & Friis, Agnete

KEY SELLING POINTS • The number one Danish crime series already published in nine languages.

• The Boy in the Suitcase (2011) has sold over 6000 copies in the UK to date and continues to sell strongly.

• Denmark continues to garner attention with BBC4’s The Killing and The Bridge both proving to be huge hits.

• Lene Kaaberbol has sold more than 2 million books worldwide.

ISBN 13: 9781616958015, TBCpp p/b, £7.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

DEATH IN A MOOD INDIGO Mathews, Francine

When two children make a grisly discovery on Sconset beach, Detective Meredith Folger finds herself with a perplexing case on her hands. The crime lab can tell her only that the newly unearthed skeletal remains belonged to a woman who was strangled to death somewhere between two and ten years ago a conclusion that sends Merry sifting through old missing-persons files. But then a shocking piece of news changes everything.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A tangled mystery unfolds on America’s Atlantic coast in this twisty crime thriller.

• Francine Mathews is an experienced crime writer with over 25 titles to her name.

• A number of her previous books including Death in the Off-Season (2015, Soho) are also available.

ISBN 13: 9781616957544, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

AUGUST SNOW

Jones, Stephen Mack

The son of an African American father and a Mexican mother, August grew up in Detroit’s Mexicantown and joined the Detroit police only to be drummed out of the force by a conspiracy of corrupt cops and politicians.

But August fought back; he took on the city and got himself a $12 million wrongful dismissal settlement that left him low on friends. He has just returned to the house he grew up in after a year away and quickly learns he has many scores to settle.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A razor-sharp thriller set in contemporary Detroit.

• Will appeal to readers of James Lee Burke and John Grisham.

• Stephen Mack Jones is an award-winning playwright and poet.

ISBN 13: 9781616957186, 320pp h/b, £19.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

FIRE.

Hand, Elizabeth

The title story, ‘Fire.’, written especially for this volume, is a harrowing post-apocalyptic adventure in a world threatened by global conflagration. ‘The Woman Men Couldn’t See’ is an expansion of Hand’s acclaimed critical assessment of author Alice Sheldon. Another non-fiction piece, ‘Beyond Belief,’ recounts her difficult passage from alienated teen to serious artist. Also included are ‘Kronia’, a poignant time-travel romance, and ‘The Saffron Gatherers’, two of Hand’s favourite and less familiar stories. Plus: a bibliography and an Outspoken Interview with Hand.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of short stories from celebration SF author Elizabeth Hand.

• Features ‘Fire.’, an all-new story written exclusively for this volume.

• Includes two of Hand’s favourite but lesser-known stories, ‘Kronia’ and ‘The Saffron Gatherers’.

• Also includes a bibliography and PM Press’s Outspoken Interview with the author.

ISBN 13: 9781629632346, 128pp p/b, £9.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

MARKED IN FLESH A Novel of the Others Bishop, Anne

Since the Others allied themselves with the cassandra sangue, the dynamic between humans and Others has changed. Some, such as wolf-shifter Simon Wolfgard and blood prophet Meg Corbyn see the closer companionship as beneficial. But not everyone is convinced. A group of radical humans is seeking to usurp land through a series of violent attacks on the Others. What they don’t realize is that there are older and more dangerous forces than shifters and vampires protecting the land - and those forces are willing to do whatever is necessary to safeguard what is theirs.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The fourth novel in a popular, beautifully crafted fantasy series.

• Takes place in a world where humans and ‘others’ must find a way to live together.

• Set in a captivating contemporary alternative North America that will attract fans of Ilona Andrews.

• Will appeal to romance fans as well as readers of both sci fi and fantasy.

• Author Anne Bishop is a winner of the William L. Crawford Memorial Fantasy Award.

ISBN 13: 9780451474483, 512pp p/b, £6.99 Published by ROC Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

TOASTER ON MARS, A Pitt, Darrell

Neo City, 2509. After a series of operational bungles, as well as the accidental death of his partner, special agent Blake Carter’s career at the Planetary Bureau of Investigation is in trouble. To make matters worse, he’s been assigned a new partner, Nikki, who happens to be a cyborg. When universe-famous criminal Bartholomew Badde steals a weapon capable of destroying whole planets, Blake and Nikki must work together to recover it. But things get serious when Badde kidnaps Blake’s teenage daughter, Lisa. Can Blake prove he’s still a firstrate agent not to mention father and save Lisa in time?

KEY SELLING POINTS • A wild new sci-fi adventure for fans of Terry Pratchett and Eoin Colfer.

• Pitt’s Firebird series is also published by Text and available from Turnaround.

• Broad appeal to sci-fi readers of all ages should ensure this new series is a hit.

ISBN 13: 9781922182869, 240pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

ATTACK ON TITAN: END OF THE WORLD

Asakura, Touji & Isayama, Hajime

Attack on Titan End of the World is the adaptation of the 2015 Japanese film based on the manga of the same name. In the novel Eren Yeager, and his childhood friend Armin Arlert, join the Survey Corps, a military corporation to fight gigantic humanoids called the Titans after their hometown is attacked by a Colossal Titan.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This novel is a direct adaptation of the highly rated Attack on Titan movies that debuted July 2015.

• Attack on Titan is one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world.

• Continues Vertical’s spin-off light novels from the series, which also include The Harsh Mistress of the City (Vertical, ISBN 13: 9781945054082, 380pp p/b, £13.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

BAKEMONOGATARI, PART 3 NISIOISIN

A stand-alone prequel to the leading Monogatari (Kodansha) series by the 33-year-old novelist whose first printings are now second only to Haruki Murakami’s, this story about a blond female vampire on a ‘tourist visit’ to the country is being adapted into an animated feature for Japanese theatrical release in August 2016.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The anime adaptation is available on Blu-Ray in the UK from MVM. • A prequel to the best-selling Japanese fantasy series Monogatari (Kodansha); volume one and two also available.

• Nishio Ishin is one of the most popular authors working in Japan today, outselling Haruki Murakami last year.

ISBN 13: 9781942993902, 240pp p/b, £11.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

CHEAPER TO KEEP HER 5 Swinson, Kiki

With her vicious gangsta ex, Bishop, closing in, Lynise is busting out of the FBI’s safe house no matter what.

But when she’s betrayed by two Bureau agents, she nearly winds up in the ground for good. And flipping their deadly script plunges her into a serial killer’s twisted world, where her body and soul fuel his most depraved fantasies. Now Lynise must push every dangerous button and work every deadly lie to play for time that’s fast running out. And as Agent Sean Foster shatters rules and his career to find the woman he loves, Lynise won’t let a little problem like survival stop her

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will appeal to fans of Wahida Clark and Ashley & JaQuavis.

• Will also have crossover appeal to suspense and thriller readers.

• Kiki Swinson is one of the stars of the urban lit market, known for delivering dramafilled, sexy and gritty urban drama ISBN 13: 9781496700766, 368pp p/b, £6.5 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

INHERITANCE, THE Alers, Rochelle

After corporate attorney Hannah DuPont-Lowell’s Manhattan company abruptly lays off its staff, there’s no better place to figure out a next move than the porch of her plantation-style home in New Orleans.

Hannah plans to convert the vast house into a hotel, while rekindling her friendship with hunky professor St John McNair. As their romance deepens, Hannah is too bruised by her late husband’s infidelities to trust a man again. But her friends’ arrival and encouragement just might show her a path through uncertainty - straight to a vibrant, joyful new life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The four friends are each from a different generation and cultural background answering the call for diverse fiction.

• Perfect for readers who want to fall into a warm, sexy story set in the beautiful city of New Orleans.

• Rochelle Alers is a regular on the bestsellers lists and is regularly chosen by book clubs.

• Genealogical research and Louisiana history are key elements in the story, reflecting the current interest in ancestral ISBN 13: 9781496707307, 320pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Black Interest

BABY MOMMA SAGA Part 1 Genovese, Ni’Chelle

Caught up in a game of fast money, faster women and a hustler’s dream, Rasheed’s secrets and lies threaten to completely sever his alliance with his baby’s mother, Michelle. Trapped in an emotional whirlwind of sex, love and mistrust, Michelle attempts to hold the threads of their lives together. With the passing of each day, their bond unravels further, forcing Michelle into a decision to either confront reality or suffer in silence. When things fall apart and fingers start pointing, it leads her down a dark and dangerous path. Her present is united with a past that could destroy everything.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Contains two previously published novels: Baby Momma and Baby Momma 2 (both also available from Turnaround).

• Dramatic twists and turns will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

• Relatable core to the story of a woman struggling to keep her life and relationship together with a young baby.

ISBN 13: 9781622864713, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

BI-SATISFIED Nikki-Michelle

Summer Kennedy has been on a journey of selfdiscovery since she was old enough to remember. From love to the identity of her real parents to her openly brazen sexuality, she has always felt something was missing. Working side by side with powerhouse lawyer and best friend David Hall, an openly bisexual black male, Summer feels a spark with David that dares to challenge the laws of attraction. Can Summer lose herself in David s erotic call? When Michael, David’s friend and ex-lover, comes to town, the game of cat and mouse between two friends changes everything for Summer.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores bisexuality frankly, in the context of a steamy, gripping story.

• Nikki-Michelle hosts the Seriously Sensual podcast, ensuring that the book will have an established fanbase.

• Interweaves erotic scenes with a seriously dark plot as the three lovers are pitched against each other.

ISBN 13: 9781622867738, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

Fiction - Black Interest

CARTEL, THE

BFF’S 2

Best Frenemies Forever Series Hampton, Brenda

Ashley & JaQuavis

The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine every year, and the Cartel controls eighty percent of it. Miamor is a beautiful contract killer and the leader of The Murder Mamas. When her crew is hired to take down the Cartel, they get caught slipping, and Miamor loses her sister in the process.

She is determined to get revenge. Unknowingly, she meets the illegitimate son of Carter Diamond, and he immediately catches her heart. She is sleeping with the enemy, and when she finds out, she is torn between love and revenge.

Kayla thought that her best friends were supposed to always have her back, but when she discovers that Evelyn has been creeping with her husband, Cedric, and Trina has known about the ongoing affair for quite some time, Kayla is ready to cut ties and leave her so-called friends behind. Of course, they are no more manipulative than Cedric, who lies in a hospital bed, clinging to life. The person who attempted to silence him is now behind bars, but it doesn’t mean he’s in the clear. Evelyn is eager to get her hands on his money, and pregnant with his child, she envisions a bright future ahead.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Readers will find reassurance in this title exploring backstabbing amid a chain of friends and their partners.

• Hampton is an Essence bestselling author.

• Readers will love to hate these girlfriends.

ISBN 13: 9781622867912, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

KEY SELLING POINTS • Each book in the Cartel series made the New York Times bestsellers list when it was released in trade paperback.

• Other titles in the series are available from Turnaround.

• Features Ashley and JaQuavis’ trademark mix of romance, action and gritty hood reality.

ISBN 13: 9781622865024, 288pp p/b, £7.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

Fiction - Black Interest

BIG GIRLS DRAMA

CONGLOMERATE

Whether it’s being told you have to purchase two seats on an airplane or getting dirty looks when you’re with a handsome man, being a big girl in a superficial world can come with more problems than any woman should have to deal with. Add to that some over-the-top family and marriage issues, and you have the perfect recipe for some Big Girls Drama. Follow Vivian, Monica, Kelly and Sonya through their ups and downs - from cheating husbands, to pregnant daughters, readers will be entertained to the very last page.

Joey, Evan, and Cee hail from Charlotte’s infamous west side. Best friends since childhood, they have experienced highs, lows, and everything in between together. Combining their talents - as a wedding planner, A-list hairstylist and top club promoter - they form The Luxe Group Conglomerate. At the height of The Conglomerate’s success, a series of mysterious fatal events occur. It is soon discovered that the secret past of one of the girls has come back to haunt them. In this tale of luxury, betrayal, and lies, the girls’ friendship is put to the ultimate test.

Carl Weber Presents Henderson, Tresser

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tresser Henderson is known for writing fiction with Real Housewives-style drama and humor.

• Hilarious, dramatic novel following the relatable problems of four women.

• Fat acceptance is booming in the UK with high-profile activists speaking out - this title will ride that movement.

ISBN 13: 9781622867882, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

A Luxurious Tale Santiago, Danielle

KEY SELLING POINTS • A glamourous tale of three best friends and their luxury business.

• Combines friendship and a murder mystery to great effect.

• Successful, talented female characters who establish their own lucrative business will appeal to readers.

ISBN 13: 9781622867776, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Black Interest

MEMOIRS OF AN ACCIDENTAL HUSTLER Benjamin, J.M.

Moving from a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to a housing project in the small town of Plainfield, New Jersey, young Kamil is exposed to another world and a different breed of people. Bonded by the pain caused by their absentee fathers, Kamil befriends a group of boys from the neighbourhood, forming an unbreakable bond. The boys vow not to travel down the same road as their dads, making a pact to stay in school and out of the streets. Walk with Kamil as he transitions from childhood to young adulthood and struggles with the very things his mother tried so hard to prevent him from embracing.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Breaking down the sterotypes of young men living in housing projects in the US with relatable characters.

• Heartbreaking story of a young boy determined to stay out of the trap of crime, but who must turn to hustling for survival.

• J.M. Benjamin draws on his own life story to create a truly authentic scenario and characters.

ISBN 13: 9781622864737, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

MOTH TO A FLAME Antoinette, Ashley

With reign over the city’s drug trade, Benjamin Atkins made sure that his precious daughter, Raven, was secluded from the gritty city. But when Raven’s young heart gets claimed by Mizan, a kid in search of a comeup, there’s nothing Benjamin can do about losing her to the streets. Puppy love always feels right, but when hugs and kisses turn to bloody lips and black eyes, she realizes that Mizan is not who she thought he was.

Raven becomes desperate for a way out, but this time, Daddy can’t save her. What will she do, when the only way out is in a coffin?

KEY SELLING POINTS • A gritty, heartbreaking portrayal of a young girl trapped in an abusive relationship.

• The story is set in Flint, which is currently in the news due to it’s neglected and dangerous water system.

• Ashley Antoinette has found great success as part of the duo Ashley & JaQuavis; this is her first solo novel.

ISBN 13: 9781622865017, 304pp p/b, £4.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

NOAH’S RIGHTS York, Kenni

Every two minutes in America, someone is sexually assaulted. Olivia, an urban author residing in the heart of the hood, knows this fact all too well. Working hard to repress her own issues, Olivia encounters Noah, an underprivileged foster kid who views himself as a number, a statistic. As the awkward duo gets to know one another, secrets about Noah begin to unfold that and force Olivia to deal with her own demons. No one understands her sudden and unexplainable connection to the young boy, but Olivia’s certain that she and Noah share a bond, for she, too, is a statistic in her own way.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Powerful themes of sexual assault and abuse - but also friendship and survival.

• Kenni York is a well-known motivational speaker and activist, ensuring an authentic portrayal of social issues.

• Heartwarming story of overcoming hardship through bonds of friendship across generations.

ISBN 13: 9781622867981, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

OBSESSION 3

Bitter Taste of Revenge Hernandez, Treasure

Secret Miller is so in love that she’s willing to serve time in jail for her man, Lucky. The dope the police find in the car is Lucky’s, but since it’s Secret’s car and she is the one driving, the police throw her in cuffs. Not only does Lucky not speak up for his girl, but he has his side chick come and pick him up from the scene while Secret sits watching in the back of a police car.

Now, she’s so obsessed with revenge that she s willing to team up with a boatload of other broads who have been burned by Lucky. They want to see him pay for the hurt and pain he’s caused in their lives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The thrilling sequel to Obsession and Obsession 2 from best-selling author Treasure Hernandez.

• Hernandez is a street-lit favourite with an established fan base.

• Readers will love the story of wronged women teaming up for revenge - similar to hit comedy John Tucker Must Die (2006) ISBN 13: 9781622864997, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

REDEMPTION LOST Avery, Mark

Anthony Porter, an emerging young screenwriter and closeted alcoholic, loses faith in family and relationships after he learns of his father s infidelity.

Then he meets Essence, a girl with a college degree, her own home, and the perfect smile. Feeling like she isthe one,he throws himself into the relationship, only to learn of her manipulative and vindictive ways. Battling with depression and his own inner demons, Anthony turns to screenwriting as his only solace. Then Anthony learns of secrets that shatter his world, leaving him out for revenge and ready to risk even his freedom.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Thrilling debut novel from an up-and-coming new talent.

• Urban Books are seeking to promote Marc Avery and develop more of his literary works, which are sure to also be available.

• Gritty tale incorporating alcoholism and depression.

• A different slant to many urban lit books, with potential for crossover appeal.

ISBN 13: 9781622867998, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

STALKER

Hampton, Brenda

After a brutal divorce, Abigal Wilson vowed to never love again, but when Brent Carson crosses her path, she simply can’t resist his good-guy persona that exemplifies perfection. Abigal falls head over heels for him - until the unthinkable happens. Brent’s announcement, ‘I’m just not that into you,’ sends Abigal on a downward spiral. She can’t cope with ill treatment from another man, and now nothing would please her more than to see Brent making his way to the gates of hell. In a rush to get him there, Abigal takes on an unforgettable, head-shaking and shocking role as: Mrs. Stalker.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brenda Hampton continues to produce outstanding literary works in this genre and has a loyal fanbase.

• Unusual and intruiging angle, portraying a female stalker’s point of view.

• Relationship breakdown and obsession will be familiar themes to many readers.

• Well-written and tightly plotted, with an almost sympathetic lead character.

• Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train (Doubleday, 2015).

ISBN 13: 9781622867974, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Graphic Novel

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE: BETTY R.I.P. Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto & Francavilla, Francesco

The dark plague of the undead has swallowed Riverdale whole, forcing the survivors led by Archie, Betty and Veronica to flee the formerly idyllic town in search of safe haven. The rag-tag group’s once-light-hearted romantic rivalries, power struggles and family feuds are now cast in a desperate light, as tensions and emotions are heightened by the fact that any decision, no matter how trivial it may seem, could now be a choice between life and death. And more and more frequently, death is the winner.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Two massive names in the entertainment world reimagine Archie like never before!

• Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has worked on everything from Glee (Fox) to Spider-Man (Marvel).

• Francesco Francavilla is a renowned comic artist known for The Black Beetle and his work for Marvel and DC comics.

• This is a genuine horror graphic novel that will appeal far beyond the traditional Archie demographic.

• The first of a new series of horror graphic novels from Archie Comics.

ISBN 13: 9781619889484, 160pp p/b, £16.5 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS COMPENDIUM Archie Superstars

Graphic Novel

BUCK DANNY VOL.7: MISSING IN ACTION Bergese, Francis

Buck, Tumb, Sonny and Cindy have volunteered for a secret mission, and are practicing flying cargo planes across mountainous terrain. They’re soon off to Afghanistan with new identities. Their cover: relief agency pilots. Their goal: locate a CIA agent who s gone missing while investigating an international arms ring. Between the traffickers, the government-imposed guides and the corrupt civil servants, will they find anyone they can trust?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Mixing historical references with fiction, Buck Danny is one of the most important classic Franco-Belgian comic strips.

• The central characters are based on popular heroes of the Second World War. • The artwork depicts aircraft realistically and includes technological developments.

• The series features contemporary history, including the wars in Bosnia and Afghanistan.

ISBN 13: 9781849183437, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

INSIDERS VOL. 6: THE DRAGONS OF BEIJING Bartoll, Jean-Claude & Garreta, Renaud

Najah’s been exfiltrated from the gulag where Russian authorities had thrown her, but she s not out of the woods yet: her benefactors turn out to be Chinese intelligence - the head of which is also one of the secret bosses of the organised crime high council!

While the long arm of American justice closes in on her own boss. Sam Nachez, the beautiful Insider begins to doubt the usefulness of her mission - has she not done enough already?

Archie 1000 Page Comics Compendium collects 1000 pages of iconic Archie tales in this one amazing volume! Follow America’s favourite red-head as he navigates the pressures of the American teenager in the awkward, charming and hilarious way you ve come to know and love.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Archie is one of the most popular American comics characters of all time.

• Comics Compendium collects together over 1000 pages of Archie action.

• Archie received a high-profile reboot in 2016 with a new storyline from Mark Waid and Fiona Staples.

ISBN 13: 9781682559956, 1000pp p/b, £11.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

KEY SELLING POINTS • A timely and comics series that illustrates human, political and financial issues across the globe.

• Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four, Sin City) has bought the film rights to Insiders.

• Scriptwriter Bartoll used to be an investigative journalist, lending authenticity and credibility to his stories.

ISBN 13: 9781849183420, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

Graphic Novel

GOOD NEWS BIBLE

The Deadline Strips of Shaky Kane Kane, Shaky

Good News Bible is the most extensive collection of work yet from Shaky Kane, one of British comics’ greatest geniuses. This major retrospective collects the entirety of his work from the classic ’90s magazine Deadline for the first time. Heavily influenced by the great Jack Kirby, Shaky produces comics that combine intensity and bombast with a psychedelic and unmistakably British cynicism.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first extensive collection of work from a British artist with a significant following on both sides of the Atlantic.

• Contains the entirety of his comics from Deadline magazine, in which Jamie Hewlett’s Tank Girl was first published.

• Releases like The Bulletproof Coffin (Image Comics) have created an appetite among Shaky’s fans for his early work.

• Shaky’s work is infused with Pop Art, Silver Age nostalgia, psychedelia, and Kirby Krackle.

• Includes an introduction by David Quantick and an afterword by Frank Santoro.

ISBN 13: 9780957438149, 240pp p/b, £18.99 Published by BREAKDOWN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

VALERIAN VOL. 15: THE CIRCLES OF POWER Christin, Pierre & Mezieres, Jean-Claude

Broke, without a job, their ship almost a scrap heap, Valerian and Laureline are stuck on Rubanis, unable to pay for repairs. So when a trio of old acquaintances introduces them to the head of the local police, who is looking for independent agents for a risky - but well-paid - mission, they accept readily enough. But Rubanis is the most corrupt planet in the entire galaxy. How are they to find out who really holds the reins of power there?

KEY SELLING POINTS • A long-running, iconic comics series that is emblematic of French science fiction.

• The series has had a strong influence on science-fiction films, including The Fifth Element and Star Wars.

• In July 2017 Valerian will be adapted into a major film directed by Luc Besson and staring Cara Delevinge.

• An imaginative and colourful series, with lovable and complex characters.

• Valerian is an action anti-hero and Laureline is an early incarnation of the strong, take-charge female.

ISBN 13: 9781849183260, 64pp p/b, £8.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

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Graphic Novel

ALIENS: DEFIANCE VOLUME 1 Wood, Brian; Jones, Tristan & Carnevale, Massimo

Colonial Marine Private First Class Zula Hendricks is battling demons from her past while fighting for her life in the company of Weyland-Yutani synthetics. In deep space she is forced to question her strength and loyalty when the discovery of an insidious alien species on a derelict hauler sends her on a dangerous journey across the stars.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Alien series continues to be wildly popular, with this latest spin-off attracting critical acclaim.

• Anticipation for the next Prometheus film is building, with Ridley Scott directing.

• Many more titles in the Alien / Aliens series are also published by Dark Horse and available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506701264, 160pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

ANGEL CATBIRD VOLUME 2 To Castle Catula Atwood, Margaret & Christmas, Johnnie

Graphic Novel

BOUNTY VOLUME 1

Wiebe, Kurtis; Lee, Mindy & Olea, Leonardo

The Gadflies were the most wanted criminals in the galaxy robbing corporations to redistribute wealth to the destitute. Now, with a bounty to match their reputation, the Gadflies are forced to abandon banditry for a career as bounty hunters . . . ‘cause if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em then rob ‘em blind!

KEY SELLING POINTS • New series of interplanetary banitry from Rat Queens creator Kurtis Wiebe.

• For fans of all-action space comics such as the classic Planetes (Dark Horse, also available).

• Rat Queens was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2013.

ISBN 13: 9781506700441, 120pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

COMPLETE ELFQUEST VOLUME 4, THE Pini, Wendy & Pini, Richard

The cat-centric adventure continues, in the all-ages follow-up to best-selling novelist Margaret Atwood s debut graphic novel. Genetic engineer Strig Feleedus, also known as Angel Catbird, and his band of halfcats head to Castle Catula to seek allies as the war between cats and rats escalates. Margaret Atwood, the respected, worldwide best-selling novelist, and acclaimed artist Johnnie Christmas continue their action-packed adventure!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Margaret Atwood continues her highly anticipated graphic novel series Angel Catbird.

• Atwood is one of the world’s most acclaimed novelists whose most recent work is The Heart Goes Last (Virago, 2016).

• Volume 1, published in October 2016, is published by Dark Horse and also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506701271, 80pp h/b, £12.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER - NORTH AND SOUTH PART TWO

Yang, Gene Luen; DiMartino, Michael Dante & Konietzko, Bryan

After attempting to kidnap Katara and Sokka, Southerner Gilak leaves a haunting note for Hakoda: ‘Soon you will see the truth, chieftain’. The vow leaves everyone on edge including Katara, who remains wary of the two tribes’ integration. As Northerner Malina announces a partnership with the company owned by Toph Beifong’s father, her own brother comes forward to defame her.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The official continuation of the Last Airbender series, written by the show’s creators.

• The Last Airbender remains one of the most popular shows on children’s network Nickelodeon.

• The series was adapted for the big screen by M. Night Shyamalan in 2010.

• Further titles in the Last Airbender series are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506701295, 80pp p/b, £9.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

The latest collection of the classic fantasy series

by Wendy and Richard Pini continues the canonical adventures of the Wolfriders. The tale takes a dark turn as the seductive Winnowill allies herself with a brutal human warlord, Grohmul Djun, fanning the flames of hatred for all ‘elf-demons’ and setting the course for inevitable war between humans and elves.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the longest-running fantasy epics collected for the first time.

• The next instalment of the legendary series collected into a 492-page volume.

• The first fantasy series created by a woman to be globally successful.

ISBN 13: 9781506701585, 492pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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DARK HORSE NUMBER ONES Various

Dark Horse brings you eight complete first issues of series by top industry talents to introduce you to your next favourite read. Fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, adventure, and horror tales open the door to new worlds of storytelling.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A peerless collection of issue #1s from Dark Horse’s addictive back catalogue.

• Specially priced collection aimed at introducing readers to their next ‘must-read’ series.

• Features work by Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba, MIke MIgnola and many others.

ISBN 13: 9781506702964, 208pp p/b, £4.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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EERIE ARCHIVES VOLUME 23 Hama, Larry & Gulacy, Paul

Unnatural creatures, Satanic horrors, and Alien revelations stalk our nightmares in Cousin Eerie’s latest collection of spooky suspense and sci-fi thrills! The epic Beastworld series continues, along with Samurai and Mac Tavish! The Dark Horse Archives editions include the complete magazines including covers, ads, and letter columns.

KEY SELLING POINTS • More classic horror comics from the pages of

Eerie Magazine.

• Dark Horse’s archive re-issue project continues, and also incorporates Creepy and Shock Suspenstories (also available).

• For lovers of vintage horror and retro comics; these volumes also include original ads and letters.

ISBN 13: 9781506701370, 240pp h/b, £41.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FATE / ZERO VOLUME 4

Urobuchi, Gen; Shinjiro & Type-Moon

The fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven magi must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one magi and hero pair will remain to claim the grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the grail’s power.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The manga adaptation of Gen Urobuchi and TypeMoon’s hit anime and novel series.

• Heroes from all ages clash in a tournament to the death!

• Fans of horror and dark fantasy won’t want to miss Fate/Zero ISBN 13: 9781506701394, 184pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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HALO LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 2

Boudreau, Duffy; Franchin, Douglas & Arino, Sergio

Second collection of tales from the Halo series of graphic novels, inspired by the bestselling videogame.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Halo is one of the most successful videogame series of all time and has inspired several spin-off series.

• The most recent game Halo: Guardians (2015) sold 5 million copies in the first 3 months of its release.

• More titles in the Halo series are also published by Dark Horse and available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506702346, 296pp h/b, £41.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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HARROW COUNTY VOLUME 4: FAMILY TREE Bunn, Cullen

Harrow County, the Southern horror series, continues and is now under development for a SyFy Network TV show! Emmy believes she is one of a kind, that there is no one else in the world quite like her. As strangers arrive in Harrow County, though, she discovers just how wrong she is. Are these beings, each possessing strange and ghastly supernatural abilities, her family?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Harrow County is currently being developed into a major TV series for SyFy. • Volume four acts as a self-contained story and is a great jumping-on point for new readers.

• Volumes one to three are also published by Dark Horse and available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506701417, 136pp p/b, £11.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE NEWSPAPER COMIC STRIPS Shull, Jim; Weber, Chris, Willson, Chris & Forton, Gerald

For over four years, Masters of the Universe had its own newspaper comic strip! This story continued the tales from the Filmation cartoon bridged the saga to the space-themed New Adventures of He-Man cartoon relaunch. The comic strip only ran in selected newspapers and was never reprinted, so most fans have never read it... until now! For the first time ever Dark Horse brings you a collection of these strips, restored and ready for

you to unleash the Power!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collecting The He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Newspaper Comic Strips that ran from 1986-1991.

• Never before collected material in a beautiful oversized hardcover with restored art!

• Featuring stories most MOTU fans have never read before.

ISBN 13: 9781506700731, 496pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MAE VOLUME 1 Ha, Gene

When she was just a girl, Abbie discovered a portal to fantasy world and for the last couple of years has been having great adventures there: defeating horrible monsters, power-mad scientists and evil nobles. But by the time she turned 21 it all came apart and she decided to return home. Her sister, Mae, has had no idea what happened to Abbie after all this time. Her tales are too hard to believe that is, until the monsters and other terrible creatures start to cross over to our world...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical all-ages adventure from multiple Eisner winner Gene Ha. • World-crossing adventures will appeal to readers of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy (Scholastic).

• Ha has previously collaborated with Alan Moore on the critically-acclaimed Top 10 (DC Comics).

ISBN 13: 9781506701462, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MASS EFFECT OMNIBUS VOLUME 2

Walters, Mac & Barlow, Jeremy

Mass Effect 2 and 3 lead writer Mac Walters teams up with an all-star creative team, including John Jackson Miller, Omar Francia, Eduardo Francisco and more!

This action-packed volume includes the first four story arcs of the Mass Effect comic book series Redemption, Evolution, Invasion and Homeworlds!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A canonical entry into the Mass Effect universe.

• The Mass Effect video games have been hugely successful, selling millions of copies.

• Stars key characters from the games and ties directly into the events of Mass Effect 2.

• Omnibus Volume One is also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506702773, 356pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SABERTOOTH SWORDSMAN VOLUME 1 (SECOND EDITION) Gentry, Damon

Granted the form of the Sabertooth Swordsman by the Cloud God of Sasquatch Mountain, our hero embarks on a treacherous journey to the Mastodon’s fortress.

Along the way he is beaten to a pulp by ogres, plague mutants, the king’s army... and some goats. This tonguein-cheek epic receives a new edition in hardcover form.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical journey featuring swords, gods, monsters and goats.

• Tongue-in-cheek style will appeal to fans of Usagi Yojimbo (also available from Turnaround).

• Up-and-coming writer Damon Gentry is a rising star at Dark Horse.

• Artist Aaron Conley brings a distinctive vibrant style, also seen in Marvel’s Rocket Raccoon & Groot (also available).

ISBN 13: 9781506703022, 136pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

MOBY DICK

Melville, Herman; Chaboute, Christophe & Arcudi, John

In striking black-and-white illustrations, Chaboute retells the story of the Great American Novel.

Captain Ahab strikes out on a voyage, obsessively seeking revenge on the great white whale that took his leg.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A graphic novel adaptation of Herman Melville’s literary classic.

• Adapted by award-winning artist Christophe Chaboute.

• A faithful adaptation of Melville’s classic, perfect for fans of the story or those who haven’t read the novel.

ISBN 13: 9781506701493, 256pp h/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES VOLUME 6: BOOM BOOM MUSHROOM Tobin, Paul & Chabot, Jacob

Crazy Dave’s brainy niece Patrice, neighbourhood daredevil Nathan Timely, and a batch of bold plants discover ‘Zomboss’s Secret Plan for Raising a Zombie Army Underground and Then Swallowing the Entire City of Neighborville Whole!’ A rare Boom Boom Mushroom must be found in order to save the humans above ground Crazy Dave and a strange new animal friend (maybe stranger than Dave!) search for the powerful mushroom, while Zomboss puts his plot for subterranean subterfuge in motion!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new stand-alone story from the world of PopCap’s hugely popular Plants Vs. Zombies.

• Garden Warfare 2 is out now; the first game sold over a million copies across all formats.

• Collects the digital comic series into one hardcover volume.

ISBN 13: 9781506700373, 80pp h/b, £8.5 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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TREKKER: RITES OF PASSAGE Randall, Ron

Bounty hunter Mercy St. Clair is without peer, but her skills as a babysitter leave something to be desired.

Safeguarding a vulnerable young woman en route to her home world seems like easy money, but exactly where they re going and why is a closely guarded secret. But her need for protection becomes apparent when a steady stream of cyborg mercenaries look to assassinate Mercy’s ward... and Mercy!

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of Dark Horse’s longest-running characters, Trekker, makes a new appearance here.

• Making her first showing in Dark Horse Presents in 1987, Trekker has proven durably popular.

• Ron Randall is also noted for his work on the classic Predator series for Dark Horse.

ISBN 13: 9781506702483, 88pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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WEIRD DETECTIVE

Van Lente, Fred & Villanova, Guiu

The streets of New York have been plagued by a pattern of crimes too weird and bizarre for the average detective. Lurking in the evidence are shadows of loathsome horrors from beyond space and time, seeking to usher in the unimaginable evil of the Old Ones. And the only man capable of fighting against the unspeakable terrors isn’t a man at all. Detective Sebastian Green is one of them it takes a monster to catch a monster.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A Lovecraftian horror tale from veteran comics writer Fred Van Lente.

• Will appeal to fans of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy franchise (also available from Turnaround).

• Van Lente’s hugely popular Action Philosophers (Dark Horse, 2014) is also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506700380, 152pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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WILL SAVE THE GALAXY FOR FOOD

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TAKE THAT, ADOLF

Croshaw, Yahtzee & Gist, EM

Space travel just isn’t what it used to be. With the invention of Quantum Teleportation, space heroes aren’t needed anymore. When one particularly unlucky ex-adventurer masquerades as famous pilot and hate figure Jacques McKeown, he’s sucked into an everdeepening corporate and political intrigue.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An epic sci-fi tale featuring a down-on-his-luck pilot working his way across the galaxy.

• Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel) will empathise with the scruffy anti-hero presented here.

• Yahtzee Croshaw’s other work for Dark Horse, Mogworld (Dark Horse, 2008) is also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506701653, 232pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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INTERVIEW, THE Fior, Manuele

The Interview is the second graphic novel by Manuele Fior, author of the critically acclaimed and international award-winning debut 5,000 KM per Second. Set in Italy in 2048, it follows Raniero, a fifty-something psychologist in a failing marriage. In the sky, strange bright triangles appear, bearing mysterious messages from an extra-terrestrial civilisation. Dora, his young patient, is part of the New Convention, a movement of young people preaching free love and alternative models to coupling and family.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Epic speculative fiction from the author of 5,000km Per Second.

• Eschews the bombast of traditional sci-fi in favour of a more emotive, human narrative.

• Le Monde calls Fior’s work ‘demanding, refined, intimate’.

ISBN 13: 9781606999868, 180pp h/b, £18.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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STARSEEDS

Glaubitz, Charles

Light travels through space and brings a prophecy of the awakening of the Crystal Sigil. At the same time, the secret society of Illuminati steals from the four elements to create a new fifth element that has the power to become any object of desire. The ensuing epic battle pits the warrior-like Starseed Children who are the end result of the evolution of revolution within our system of genetics, philosophy, science, and art against the Illuminati and their masters, the Annunaki, and the coming of the black darkness.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Debut graphic novel from multimedia graphic artist Charles Glaubitz.

• Incorporates elements of science, mythology and philosophy.

• For fans of epic two-colour sci-fi like The Eternaut (Fantagraphics, 2015, also available).

ISBN 13: 9781606999899, 240pp h/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

The Fighting Comics of the Second World War Fertig, Mark

Between 1941 and 1945, the greatest super villain to adorn a comic book cover was not the Red Skull or The Joker it was Adolf Hitler! Yes, Hitler was featured on more comic book covers than any other villain being pummelled by everyone from Captain America to Wonder Woman, until he was beaten for real by the Allied forces. Take That, Adolf! is a compilation of more than 500 stunningly restored comics covers published during World War II featuring America’s greatest supervillain curated by Mark Fertig, who also contributes an introductory essay KEY SELLING POINTS • Unprecedented collection of WW2-era cartoons from the leading lights of the era.

• Features work from Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Alex Schomburg and Will Eisner.

• Large-format edition and masterfully restored images give the art the showcase it deserves.

• Fertig’s previous book, Film Noir 101 (2014, also available), was received well by the UK press.

ISBN 13: 9781606999875, 176pp p/b, £22.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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TO HAVE AND TO HOLD Chaffee, Graham

Couched in the traditional trappings of a noir heist thriller, To Have and To Hold is a hard-boiled disquisition on the darker regions of married life and the American Dream. Set in October 1962, while the world holds its collective breath awaiting the possibly apocalyptic climax of the unfolding Cuban Missile Crisis, the banality of everyday life goes on, as Lonnie and Kate Ross confront their own domestic cold war.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A sexy noir romp from the author of Good Dog (Fantagraphics, also available) feauring a classic heist story.

• Drawn in fluid, inky brushstrokes, Chaffee captures the spirit of the noir tales of ’60s L.A. • Publishers Weekly compares his style to that of Craig Thompson and the Hernandez brothers.

ISBN 13: 9781606999882, 202pp p/b, £18.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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ZONZO

Cornella, Joan

Spanish cartoonist Joan Cornella’s first book, the viciously funny Mox Nox, has struck such a nerve on social media that his Facebook page has garnered over 3.7 million fan followers, three-quarters of a million Instagram followers, and a quarter-million Twitter followers. A quick glance indicates why: Each single page strip is a wordless, full-colour, hand-painted marvel of the comic strip form.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A publishing and social media phenomenon, Joan Cornella presents his second book of cartoons.

• Cornella has millions of followers on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

• His instantly recognisable style has helped to spread his visual brand across the globe.

• Most recently Cornella was revealed as the cover artist for Wilco’s forthcoming album ‘Schmilco’ (2016, Epitaph).

ISBN 13: 9781606999851, 56pp h/b, £10 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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SNOW DAY

Wazem, Pierre & Aubin, Antoine

A young outsider sheriff struggles in a small, isolated, snow-covered town populated by hard, brutal people who don’t take kindly to strangers. It’s a place where everyone minds their own business and folks do as they please. That is, until the calm, quiet sheriff decides to do his job properly and uphold the law. From prolific independent European creator Wazem (KOMA and Bretagne) comes a realistic small-town thriller.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Pierre Wazem is a renowned Swiss graphic novelist who has won multiple European comics industry awards.

• Aubin began his work in comics with Disney titles such as The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Chip and Dale.

• Perfect for fans of comics like A History of Violence, Southern Bastards, Parker and TV shows like Trapped.

ISBN 13: 9781594657962, 112pp p/b, £12.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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WHISPERS IN THE WALLS

Munoz, David; Tirso & Montes, Javi

Czechoslovakia, 1949. What evil lurks within the walls of an ancient children s infirmary? After the brutal murder of her parents, Sarah, a young orphan, unravels that mystery and much, much more. From long-buried secrets to imminent battles, the fate of mankind, and monster, lie with the young Sarah. This gothic horror tale is written by David Munoz (co-writer of Guillermo Del Toro’s cult film The Devil’s Backbone) and illustrated

by Tirso (Marshals).

KEY SELLING POINTS • David Munoz is a Spanish writer and director, known for the films The Devil’s Backbone (2001) and The Totenwackers (2007).

• Award-winning Spanish artist Tirso also drew the fourth chapter of Marshals.

• Features a foreword by Juan D­az Canales, co-creator of Blacksad and a bonus art and pin-up section.

ISBN 13: 9781594654961, 184pp h/b, £22.99 Published by HUMANOIDS INC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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CELLS AT WORK! 3 Shimizu, Akane

The average human body contains about 60 trillion cells, and each of them has work to do! But when you get injured, viruses or bacteria invade, or when an allergic reaction flares up, everyone from the silent but deadly white blood cells to the brainy neurons has to work together to get through the crisis!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The one-shot that was the basis for the series won the Sirius New Age Award.

• Is highly popular in Japan having already sold 20,000 copies.

• Considered a title with franchise potential by Kodansha.

ISBN 13: 9781632363909, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SOVIET DAUGHTER A Graphic Revolution Alekseyeva, Julia

This is the story of Julia and her great-grandmother Lola. Born in 1910 to a poor, Jewish family outside of Kiev, Lola lived through the Bolshevik revolution, a horrifying civil war, Stalinist purges, and the Holocaust.

She taught herself to read, and supported her extended family working as a secretary for the notorious NKVD (which became the KGB) and later as a lieutenant for the Red Army. Interwoven with Lola’s history we find Julia’s own struggles of coming of age in an immigrant family in Chicago, and her political awakening in the midst of the radical politics of the turn of the millennium.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A first-person account of Soviet history and its connection to first generation Americans’ lives today.

• A beautifully-drawn nonfiction graphic novel with an expertly-told narrative and compelling characters.

• Of interest to readers of Jewish histories and biographies.

• Graphic memoirs are becoming an increasingly popular genre amongst both comics, fiction and non-fiction readers.

ISBN 13: 9781621069690, 192pp p/b, £11.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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LIGHTHOUSE, THE Roca, Paco

Francisco, a wounded, despairing sixteen-year-old Republican guard in the Spanish Civil War, is trying to flee to freedom by crossing the French border. In his escape, he encounters an old remote lighthouse, far from the warring factions. He is granted shelter

by Telmo, the aging operator of the lighthouse.

As Francisco recuperates, Telmo s tales of epic adventurers who sailed the lost seas and discovered worlds unknown reignite the spark of life in the young soldier. By one of the most brilliant new talents in comic art in Spain, author of the world-wide bestseller Wrinkles.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautiful and absorbing new tale from the author of Wrinkles (Knockabout, 2015, also available).

• Featuring Roca’s trademark style, The Lighthouse follows the seafaring adventures of an aging lighthouse keeper.

• Wrinkles was warmly praised by the UK media including The Guardian and The Scottish Herald.

ISBN 13: 9781681120560, 64pp h/b, £12.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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ATTACK ON TITAN ADVENTURE Isayama, Hajime

In the tradition of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure,’ this interactive novel gives the reader a chance to ‘meet’ their favourite characters and become a part of the ‘Attack on Titan’ story! Puzzles, branching storylines, and illustrations make this the perfect gift for Attack on Titan fans.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Perfect for fans of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ game books.

• This is currently the bestselling manga series in

the western world.

• The highly-anticipated second anime series is slated for early 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781632364159, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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CLOCKWORK PLANET 1 Kamiya, Yuu

Naoto’s a high school dropout and brilliant amateur tinkerer. He lives in a world that has been so overexploited that the entire surface has become one vast machine. When a box crashes into his home containing a female automaton, it’s a harbinger of change that will rock the entire globe, and give Naoto his chance to be a hero.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An anime adaptation of Clockwork Planet is set for release in 2017.

• Kamiya’s previous series No Game, No Life has been a huge hit.

• Art style, plot and pedigree will appeal to gamers in addition to regular manga readers.

ISBN 13: 9781632364470, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FIRE FORCE 2

KISS HIM, NOT ME 9 JUNKO

Kae is a secret fujoshi (female manga/anime nerd) who spends all day fantasising about her male classmates making out with each other. However, her fervent passion for manga and anime causes an accident that comes with surprising results!

KEY SELLING POINTS • An anime adaptation is set for release in October 2016.

• Unlike most romantic comedy manga, in this series it’s a female nerd who is the object of affection.

• Aimed at female readers who are familiar with tropes of shojo and yaoi manga and anime.

ISBN 13: 9781632363435, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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LDK 9

Watanabe, Ayu

Ohkubo, Atsushi

The city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror!

Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment’s notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The new flagship series from Weekly Shonen Magazine, the original home of Fairy Tail (also available).

• The new series from the best-selling creator behind Soul Eater (Yen Press).

• For fans of magical adventures like Tokyo ESP (Vertical) and Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical).

ISBN 13: 9781632363312, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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INUYASHIKI 6 Oku, Hiroya

Graphic Novel - Manga

Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse for Ichiro Inuyashiki, a blinding light in the night sky strikes the earth where he stands. He later wakes up to find himself unscathed, but he soon starts to notice that there’s something... different about himself. It turns out that these strange, new changes are just what Ichiro needs to take a new lease on life. Now it seems like there’s nothing to stop him from being a hero worthy of the respect that he never had before!

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the creator of Gantz, the best-selling sci-fi manga series that spawned a hit anime and a series of movies in Japan.

• Features Hiroya Oku’s distinctly intricate and realistic artwork.

• A heavily tech-influenced, sci-fi drama with a likeable underdog protagonist.

ISBN 13: 9781632363428, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Shusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school and he’s turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi’s best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbour: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK? KEY SELLING POINTS • LDK consistently hits the top 10 on the Orion sales charts in Japan.

• A successful film adaptation was released in Japan in 2014.

• Aimed at older female readers who are fans of the series Say I Love You (Kodansha Comics).

ISBN 13: 9781632361622, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MAGA-TSUKI 7 Taguchi, Hoshino

Yasuke, 15 years old, is about to build up the courage to confess his love to his childhood friend Akari, who’s fallen for him, too. There’s just one problem: Yasuke’s family lives in a Japanese shrine, and when he breaks the shrine’s sacred mirror, it triggers a curse, releasing the cute and well-endowed goddess of misfortune Orihime into the real world!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Leading man Yasuke must choose between two very different girls in this fantasy romance manga.

• Has proved enormously popular in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine.

• For fans of Say I Love You (Kodansha, also available from Turnaround).

ISBN 13: 9781632362452, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NINJA SLAYER KILLS 4

Sekine, Kotaro; 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...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A spin-off from the new manga series that has already been hugely successful in its native Japan.

• Described as a revenge drama where cyberpunk meets ninja action.

• The anime is streaming in the UK on Viewster and will be released on DVD in 2016.

• An anime made by TRIGGER studios, the company behind the Kill la Kill series, was released in 2015.

ISBN 13: 9781632360892, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

THAT WOLF-BOY IS MINE 4 Nogiri, Yoko

Komugi’s not sure what to expect when her family moves to the remote northern island of Hokkaido, and she starts at a new high school. But she certainly didn’t expect a boy to come up to her and say, ‘Gee... you smell good!’ That boy is Yu Ogami, and Komugi finds herself strangely drawn to him. But when she sees him in an unguarded moment, she discovers he’s a werewolf!

Now she has a choice to make: to keep his secret, or to ask for help and risk angering a wolf-boy...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new supernatural comedy manga featuring

werewolves in high school.

• From the same alternative magazine that spawned the hit series No. 6 (Kodansha, also available).

• Brings a new level of sophistication to the shojo genre.

ISBN 13: 9781632364036, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

Graphic Novel - Manga

NORAGAMI: STRAY GOD 18 Adachitoka

TOPPU GP 1

Fujishima, Kosuke

Yato is a homeless god. He doesn’t even have a shrine, let alone any worshippers! So, to achieve his ambitious goals, he s set up a service to help those in need (for a small fee of course). He hopes that one day he’ll be able to build the temple he feels he deserves, but for now he can’t be picky about the jobs that he chooses to accept. From finding lost kittens to overcoming school bullies, Yato is divinely intervening all over the place!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A homeless god looks to build followers by doing small deeds in this supernatural manga series.

• The series focuses on gods in the real world reminiscent of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (Studio Ghibli, 2001).

• The anime series is well-received on the Funimation streaming site, with an average user rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

ISBN 13: 9781632363459, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Toppu Uno never wanted to race motorcycles. He was perfectly content watching his sister ride with his eagle eyes, he knew her lap times before the the stopwatch did. When he’s convinced to take a ride on a minibike for the first time, his hours of observation translate into instant skill on the track. But turning a quick lap and winning a race are two very different things...

KEY SELLING POINTS • New series from the creator of Oh My Goddess!

(Dark Horse Manga) and Paradise Residence (Kodansha).

• Fans of racing manga like Initial D and Speed Racer as well as sports manga like Haikyu! will enjoy this series.

• Chapters are being released at the same time as Japan on Kodansha Comics’ website and Comixology.

ISBN 13: 9781632364517, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

Graphic Novel - Manga

PRINCESS JELLYFISH 4 Higashimura, Akiko

Tsukimi Kurashita has a strange fascination with jellyfish. She’s loved them from a young age and has carried that love with her to her new life in the big city of Tokyo. There, she resides in Amamizukan, a safehaven for girl geeks who regularly gush over a range of things from trains to Japanese dolls. However, a chance meeting at a pet shop has Tsukimi crossing paths with one of the things that the residents of Amamizukan have been desperately trying to avoid a fashionable socialite!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Two worlds collide in this hugely popular series, regularly the most requested on social media.

• Arrives highly praised by Kotaku and Anime News Network.

• For fans of Fairy Tail (Kodansha, also available from Turnaround).

ISBN 13: 9781632362315, TBCpp p/b, £15.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

CARDFIGHT!!

VANGUARD VOLUME 7 Itou, Akira

From the makers of the YuGiOh trading card game comes Cardfight!! Vanguard, the manga that inspired the hit Vanguard card game. In similar fashion to YuGiOh and Magic the Gathering, the teenage cast of Cardfight!! Vanguard play a high-fantasy themed card game - initially they play for kicks, but eventually the stakes grow much higher.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The manga that started the hit Vanguard card game and amine series.

• From the creator of the hugely popular YuGiOh card game, currently the top selling card game in the world.

• Each edition comes with an exclusive rare playing card from the Vanguard game.

ISBN 13: 9781941220146, 192pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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DEVIL’S LINE 5 Hanada, Ryoh

Unbeknownst to the general public, vampires are rampant in Tokyo. To control and contain them, the government has developed a program to track and treat rogue vamps who decide to prey on the public. But what happens when vampire and man come together in harmony and love? Will the public accept this, or will they try to tear such partnerships apart?

KEY SELLING POINTS • This series has taken Japan by storm with its mix of Western-style art and thoughtful writing.

• Vampire romance remains as popular as ever with audiences.

• The series debuted in popular manga magazine Morning, which also premiered Chi’s Sweet Home (Vertical, also available).

ISBN 13: 9781942993629, 202pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

FUKU FUKU KITTEN TALES 2 Kanata, Konami

Fuku Fuku is Konami Kanata’s flagship work, a series that has been running continually in Japan since 1988, and even made a brief appearance in Chi s Sweet Home Volume 2 (Vertical, also available). Now Konami’s first feline love is coming to English and readers, stores, libraries and cat-fanciers cannot be more excited!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fuku Fuku: Kitten Tales was Konami Kanata’s first cat-based work, preceding the worldwide smash Chi’s Sweet Home.

• Chi has become as popular in Japan as Garfield and Snoopy, and made a brief appearance in an Apple MacBook advert in 201 • The Chi series concluded with Volume 12, and is now being reissued in omnibus editions (available from Turnaround).

ISBN 13: 9781942993636, 160pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

TO THE ABANDONED SACRED BEASTS 4 Maybe

An action fantasy set in a dystopian future where, to combat monster attacks, monster hunters infuse themselves with monster DNA in order to predict where they might strike next. However, in the process they lose their humanity, resulting in the development of a monster hunter extermination unit. A werewolf named Hank heads up the team; the world is about to be overrun with monster and counter-monster conflict!

KEY SELLING POINTS • New supernatural / dystopia manga series.

• From the editors behind Attack on Titan and Flowers of Evil (both Kodansha; also available).

• For fans of Ajin: Demi Human (Vertical, also available).

ISBN 13: 9781945054037, 200pp p/b, £8.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Graphic Novel - Superheroes

ALL-NEW X-MEN INEVITABLE VOL. 3 Hopeless, Dennis & Bagley, Mark

Now that Genesis has learned that there may not be any hope of escaping his destiny of becoming the maniacal villain Apocalypse, will he continue to fight his future... or surrender to it? It may be moot, as the All-New X-Men come face-to-face with the threat that will spell doom for their entire species: The Inhumans and the Terrigen Mist! Collecting All-New X-Men Vol. 2 #13-17 TBC. KEY SELLING POINTS • The X-Men are one of Marvel’s most popular franchises with 6 blockbuster movies. X-Men: Apocalypse was released 18th May. • Written by acclaimed comic writer Dennis Hopeless (Spider-Woman, Cable and X-Force).

• Illustrated by popular artist and fan favourite Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man.) ISBN 13: 9781846537776, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

DEATH OF X

Lemire, Jeff; Soule, Charles & Kuder, Aaron

The destruction of the Inhuman city of Attilan and the release of the Terrigen Mist was the catalyst that set the X-Men and the Inhumans on a collision course. As the mist traverses the world creating new Inhumans, tragically it is fatal to those with the mutant X gene.

Now a war between the two races is about to explode!

Collecting Death of X #1-4 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • A Marvel Event that will radically change the scope of the Marvel Universe and its merry band of mutants for ever!

• Written by fan-favourites Jeff Lemire (Animal Man, Green Arrow) and Charles Soule (All-New Inhumans, Death of Wolverine).

• Illustrated by Aaron Kuder (Avenging Spider-Man, Green Lantern: New Guardians).

ISBN 13: 9781846537790, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 3: BLOOD IN THE AETHER Aaron, Jason & Bachalo, Chris

After the Empirikul destroyed almost all the world’s magic and nearly killed Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme must try and build himself back up. Plus, witness the return of Baron Mordo! But what effect did the Empirikul attack have on him?! Collecting Doctor Strange #11-15 and Doctor Strange Annual #1 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Doctor Strange movie is due for release 28th October 2016!

• Written by fan-favourite Jason Aaron (Thor, Original Sin).

• Illustrated by Chris Bachalo (Amazing Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men).

ISBN 13: 9781846537783, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: NEW GUARD VOL. 3 Bendis, Brian Michael & Cheung, Jim

As the Guardians’ internal conflicts reach a boiling point, some outsiders throw more fuel to the fire! One teammate with deep roots on Earth will struggle to hold onto their galactic connections! The Guardians may survive Civil War II, but the team will NEVER be the same! Collecting Guardians of the Galaxy #12-16 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is due for release April 28th 2017!

• Written by Eisner Award winner Brian Michael Bendis (Secret Invasion, New Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man).

• Illustrated by fan-favourite Jim Cheung (New Avengers, Invincible Iron Man, X-Force).

ISBN 13: 9781846537653, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN VOL. 2

Bendis, Brian Michael & Maleev, Alex

While the Civil War rages, Tony finds out the truth about his parents and their connection to the history of the Marvel Universe. Collecting International Iron Man #7-12 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Iron Man will return in Avengers: Infinity War out 4th May 2018.

• Infinity War will star Robert Downey Jr. & Samuel L. Jackson.

• Written by fan favourite Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men).

• Illustrated by Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Star Wars: Lando).

ISBN 13: 9781846537769, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

SPIDER-MAN / DEADPOOL VOL. 2: ITSY-BITSY

Kelly, Joe; Duggan, Gerry; Auckerman, Scott; McGuinness, Ed

Deadpool goes Hollywood! See the M w/the M on the set of his own MOVIE! And he brings his pal Spidey along, as he has lots of experience selling out! Also, in the truest of Deadpool traditions, we present a ‘lost’ issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! Flashback to the swinging ’60s for one of Deadpool & Spidey’s earliest meetings! Plus, who is Itsy-Bitsy? Trouble, definitely trouble! Collecting SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #6-7 and 9-12.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Deadpool movie was the break-out success of 2016!

• Written by fan favourites Joe Kelly and Gerry Duggan and TV’s Scott Auckerman Big Bang Theory.

• Spider-Man: Homecoming, starring Tom Holland (Captain America: Civil War) is due out 28th July 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781846537578, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PANINI UK / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Children’s Picture Book - KS0

COUNT YOUR CHICKENS Bogart, Jo Ellen

Follow a family of chickens as they prepare for their big outing. You’ll see chickens wondering what to wear, baking pies, painting their toes and knitting socks. A stroll through town reveals that everyone else is excited for the festivities too! Over there we see racers sprinting to the finish line. Over here, farmers showing off their best crops. Clowns, entertainers and musicians take the stage. And don t forget the rides: the Ferris wheel, super slide and merry-go-round. This very silly book will entertain and challenge young readers with searching and counting elements.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Great Easter and spring-time pick.

• The fun rhymes on each spread invite kids to count those chickens!

• Kids will love busy scenes filled with playful details and search and-find element challenges for additional counting.

• Adorable, bright and cheery artwork.

• Search-and-find aspect will appeal to fans of ‘Where’s Wally?’ (Richard Scarry).

ISBN 13: 9781770497924, 32pp h/b, £12.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS1

HARRY AND CLARE’S AMAZING STAYCATION Staunton, Ted & Song, Mika

Harry and Clare are stuck at home for their mid term. No exotic locations, no plane trips, no exciting plans. So they make their own fun: the living room becomes Mars, the diving board at the pool becomes a pirate’s plank and the local playground is where the man-eating octopus lives. The trouble is, older sister Clare is the one making all the rules, and that means deciding on the game AND eating all the food. But Harry has a plan to turn the tables - if he can just keep his snacks out of the Abominable Snowman’s clutches!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Many kids can relate to not having trips for spring break and having to stay home; also a great story about imagination.

• More and more people are staying at home with their kids and staycations have been universally adopted.

• Ted Staunton is a critically acclaimed writer of middle grade, YA and picture books.

• New illustrator Mika Song delivers simple, sweet and hilarious visuals.

• Sweet underdog story as Harry manages to wrest control from Clare in a clever way and they become equals.

ISBN 13: 9781770498273, 32pp h/b, £12.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction -KS2

EDDIE INVENTOR Chambers, John

Eddie N. Ventor is growing up in the small town of Middelton, England, the once celebrated birthplace of the Garden Gnome. Eddie is ten and if you multiply that by a million that’s about how many thing he has going on in his brain. For Eddie’s head is full of questions, answers and ideas. Put questions, answers and ideas together you get inventions - all kinds of inventions, some that actually work. So when the garden gnomes start mysteriously vanishing, Eddie has an idea to help catch the theif.

A hilariously silly and deeply heartwarming book for people of all ages .

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new children s book by a widely published screenwriter and author.

• Fully illustrated throughout.

• John Chambers is an award-winning TV and film writer and the creator of the popular Granny Samurai books.

• His latest film, Molly Monster, will be in cinemas in September 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781910742709, 128pp p/b, £7.99 Published by LIBERTIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK

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HEELS, HEARTACHES & HEADLINES

Simone, Ni-Ni & Abrams, Amir

Heartbroken and humiliated, teen supermodel London Phillips is done with her pity party and ready to move on.

But between the mean-spirited media and a shocking realization about her billionaire ex, London s discovering that deception is sweet. Rich Montgomery has fallen for a bad boy who comes with more drama than she ever did and her fairy-tale love affair soon turns into a nightmare. Will she find a way out, or will pride get the best of her? When Spencer Ellington ids shunned by her frenemy, backstabbed by her bestie and sucked into her parents’ sordid antics, she’s ready to wage war.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hollywood High, the first book in the series, was nominated as a 2014 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant YA Readers.

• Amir Abrams’ The Girl of His Dreams was chosen as a 2014 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.

• While the YA market continues to boom, Hollywood High is one of the few series from the African-American perspective.

• Ni-Ni Simone’s characters from the Hollywood High series are already favorites with fans.

ISBN 13: 9780758288561, 288pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Young Adult Fiction - KS4

LITTLE WHITE LIES

Baker, Brianna & Hastie, F. Bowman

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Children’s Graphic Novel

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE SERPENT’S HEIR DeBlois, Dean; Hamilton, Richard & Wheatley, Doug

Hiccup, Toothless, and all their dragon-riding friends from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon films are starting new adventures in comics! Created with the help of the film’s writer, director and producer Dean DeBlois, these graphic novellas will bridge the gap between the second film and the upcoming third film. More adventures, more dragon lore and more fun - you won’t have to wait years for more dragons; they are coming to you - in comics!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new series of graphic novels from Dark Horse based on the best-selling How to Train Your Dragon series.

• This series will bridge the gap between How to Train Your Dragon 2 (DreamWorks, 2014) and the as-yet-untitled third.

• Based on the bestselling series of books by Cressida Cowell (Hodder), now into its twelfth instalment.

ISBN 13: 9781616559311, 80pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Photographic Techniques

FLOW POSING

Fast and Furious Posing Techniques for Wedding Photographers Gordon, Doug

Stressed from the demands of the sudden attention of a viral blog, Coretta hires an expert ghost writer, 41-year-old Karl Ristoff, to keep her Little White Lies Tumblr going. Now consumed with guilt, she confesses.

Almost instantly, she suffers a public humiliation. The TV deal disappears. Her boyfriend breaks up with her.

Then Karl is thrust into the limelight, only to suffer a dramatic fall himself...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A smart online morality tale from a well-known comedy writer.

• Contemporary references keep this novel bang up to date.

• Real-life dynamic between author Brianna Baker and F. Bowman Hastie III is a knowing nod to the book’s central pairing.

• Hastie III is a veteran ghost writer who has previously written for the Sweet Valley series.

ISBN 13: 9781616957070, 272pp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Many wedding photographers find it difficult to quickly move through a series of poses that results in flattering images and a wide variety of portrait looks. Doug Gordon shows readers how to fluidly progress through a series of minor posing adjustments, framing changes, and camera angles to build over fifty poses suitable for a wide range of clients and locations. Readers will learn how to lengthen the body, elegantly pose hands, mask perceived imperfections, and make every client look and feel their best.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Learn how to establish a flattering base pose that is perfect for classic/traditional portrait looks.

• Learn how to make small changes to the base pose to produce dozens of flattering posing variations.

• Learn how to use camera angle, camera tilt and framing changes to create images with a wide range of looks.

ISBN 13: 9781682031445, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Children’s Graphic Novel

Photographic Techniques

LUCKY LUKE VOL. 63: SARAH BERNHARDT

Leturgie, Jean; Fauche, Xavier & Morris

Sensational news in the United States: the great actress Sarah Bernhardt is coming from France for a grand tour across the continent. The world of show business is in effervescence but some, such as the League of Virtue, are opposed to the tragedian’s coming, because of her sulphurous reputation. President Rutherford B. Hayes, a theatre-lover, asks Lucky Luke to look after the lady, ambassador of French culture and charm...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Lucky Luke is one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world, alongside Asterix and Tintin.

• His adventures have been made into feature films and animations, and the comics have appeared in 30+ languages.

• Lucky Luke is the highest selling European comics series ever, with more than 300 million copies sold worldwide.

• The series is much-loved around the world by both adults and children alike.

• Volume 63 is published here in English for the first time.

ISBN 13: 9781849183444, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

PAINTING WITH LIGHT

Lighting & Photoshop Techniques for Photographers, 2nd Ed. Curry, Eric

A practical and inspirational resource demonstrating the photographic techniques and creative concepts of painting with light. This technique involves selectively illuminating sections of a dark subject with a moving light source over the course of a long exposure. Eric Curry shows you how to make exquisite use of light painting on a grand scale illuminating not just small subjects but whole scenes. Written in plain language, and including over 250 photos and illustrations, this book shows photographers, from amateur to professional, how to create their own striking images.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Learn to choose the best light sources for the shape and texture of the surface you’re lighting.

• Devise a detailed plan for lighting each frame and maximize your postproduction finishing options.

• Determine the optimal exposure settings for the scene and light sources you’ve chosen.

• Discover the secrets of this unusual and striking technique, which will help reader’s photos stand out from the crowd.

ISBN 13: 9781682031520, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Photographic Techniques

STORYTELLING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

How to Document the Lives of Children and Families Ferrazi Swift, Paula

In this book, award-winning photojournalist Paula Ferazzi Swift shows readers how to integrate a photojournalistic skill set into a child-and-family portrait session. Readers will learn how to create images that capture the essence of the people in front of the camera and tell unforgettable stories about their daily activities and milestone moments. Armed with tips for creating fun sessions, choosing breath-taking locations, introducing meaningful props, and much more, readers can use the skills outlined in this book to create heirloom portraits their clients will cherish for years to come.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Learn how to connect with clients to ensure the most natural and spontaneous interactions possible.

• Learn how to inspire action and emotion by using prompts, games, and other activities.

• Tips for working with toddlers, small and large groups, and pets at in all seasons and in unpredictable circumstances.

• Unique application of photojournalistic storytelling techniques to family portrait sessions.

ISBN 13: 9781682031483, 128pp p/b, £29.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

UNDERAGE

An Award-Winning Photo Documentary of Young Male Prostitutes in Thailand Phanphiroj, Ohm

Underage is an award-winning photographic documentation aimed at understanding the minds of underage male prostitutes in Thailand in a most candid and visceral way. Photographer Ohm Phanphiroj uncovers the life, choice, and consequences that these young boys are experiencing. Underage prostitution results from several reasons, from being molested by family members and/ or relatives, poverty, being a runaway, and drug addiction.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Multi-layered and complex in its nature, Underage won several photography awards around the world.

• Features full-colour, provocative and haunting portraits of young sex workers in Thailand.

• The book raises awareness about sexual exploitation against minors.

• Has been exhibited worldwide in exhibitions and galleries.

ISBN 13: 9783959852500, 112pp h/b, £59.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East

Multimedia Art

YOU DON’T LOOK FAT, YOU LOOK CRAZY

Frank Advice for the Ambitchous Longshore, Ashley

Ashley Longshore brings the glamour and audacity of her art to this book of advice on how to live as boldly as possible. You Don’t Look Fat, You Look Crazy is a collection of the attitudes and behaviours that make Ashley Longshore her inimitable self. With wisdom like ‘Put On Your Big Girl Panties’, ‘Jesus Wants You To Have a Birkin Bag’ and ‘Always Ask For More’, Ashley candidly shows us the path to a fabulous life. A combination of Longshore’s paintings, photographs and illustrations make an entertaining and gorgeous book of tongue-in-cheek advice for the ‘ambitchous’.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An A to Z guide from artist Ashley Longshore, featuring her artwork and outrageous advice on how to live decadently.

• Ashley Longshore is a prolific artist at a pivotal moment in her career.

• Longshore has been compared to Andy Warhol by Town & County Magazine.

• She has had major collaborations with brands such as Chloe and Anthropologie.

• Gorgeously illustrated with Longshore’s over-the-top artwork throughout.

ISBN 13: 9781682450444, 128pp h/b, £12.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Video Game Art

ART OF THE WITCHER, THE: GWENT GALLERY COLLECTION CD Projekt Red

With cards that feature fantastic art that only adds to the strategic thrill of crushing one s opponent, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game a spin-off game from the all-conquering Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt (Projekt Red, 2015) will offer a singular gaming experience. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present each card’s gorgeous artwork in a stunning hardbound volume.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Gorgeous volume of artwork from popular Gwent card game, which features in the best-selling Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt.

• The Witcher videogames have sold over eight million copies worldwide.

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt featured on every major end-of-year list in 2015.

ISBN 13: 9781506702452, 216pp h/b, £33.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Design

CUSTOM LETTERING OF THE 20S AND 30S Hughes, Rian

Custom Lettering of the 20s and 30s is a celebration of the stunning and stylistically varied headline lettering that existed before the advent of phototypesetting or the computer.

This unique publication collects over 4500 examples of custom lettering from the heyday of Art Deco and the experimental modernity of the Futurists - from geometric sans, elegant brush scripts, and heavy industrial serifs to hand-drawn eccentricities. A cornerstone of any type-lover’s library.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A follow-up to two previously published volumes.

• Award-winning author.

• Essential reference for typographers, designers, art directors, design students, retro culture fans and collectors.

ISBN 13: 9780957664951, 576pp p/b, £27.99 Published by KORERO PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Music

BEATLES, THE: ALL OUR YESTERDAYS

Quinn, Jason & Nagar, Sachin

Taking us through the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, and their lives in Liverpool during the 1950s, we journey with The Beatles to Hamburg as they come of age and, through grit, determination and masses of talent, became the lads who made the sixties swing!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A vivid graphic-novel biography of the world s biggest rock band ever!

• Accessible way for younger readers to fall in love with reading biographies and histories.

• 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of seminal album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

ISBN 13: 9789381182222, 150pp p/b, £12.99 Published by CAMPFIRE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Music

EXPLOSION OF DEFERRED DREAMS, THE

Musical Renaissance and Social Revolution in San Francisco, 1965-1975 Callahan, Mat

As the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love floods the media with debates and celebrations of music, political movements, ‘flower power’, ‘acid rock’ and ‘hippies’; The Explosion of Deferred Dreams offers a critical re-examination of the interwoven political and musical happenings in San Francisco in the ’60s. Author, musician and native San Franciscan Mat Callahan explores the dynamic links between the Black Panthers and Sly and the Family Stone, the United Farm Workers and Santana, the Indian Occupation of Alcatraz and the San Francisco Mime Troupe, and the New Left and the counterculture.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A critical re-examination of the interwoven political and musical happenings in San Francisco in the Sixties.

• Callahan’s meticulous, impassioned arguments re-frame the political and social context for the San Francisco Sound.

• A must-read for any musician, historian, or person who ‘was there’ (or longed to have been).

ISBN 13: 9781629632315, 320pp p/b, £15.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

True Crime

TRIAL OF PATROLMAN THOMAS SHEA, THE

The True Account of a Police Murder of an Innocent Black Child Hauser, Thomas

The true story behind Audre Lorde’s 1975 poem Power; a true account of the shooting of a black child and the trial of a policeman for murder that followed. In 1973, around 5am, 10 year old Clifford Glover was walking with his stepfather to the scrapyard where he worked. White patrolman Thomas Shea and his partner drove by in an unmarked car looking for a pair of armed robbers.

Seeing Clifford and his stepfather, they stopped to give chase, resulting in the first murder conviction of a NYC cop in 50 years.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A true account of the murder of a black child by a white policeman in 1973.

• The tragedy is the true story behind Audre Lorde’s 1975 poem Power.

• Originally published in 1980, the book has never been more relevant in light of #BlackLivesMatter.

• Author Thomas Hauser has been nominated twice for the Pulitzer and National Book Awards.

• The shooting was the subject of an in-depth 2015 New York Times article, which mentions Hauser’s book.

ISBN 13: 9781609807313, 284pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Writer’s Guide

READER OVER YOUR SHOULDER, THE

A Handbook for Writers of English Prose Graves, Robert & Hodge, Alan

First published in 1947, The Reader Over Your Shoulder remains required reading for anyone who wants to write more clearly and artfully. Here editor Alan Hodge and author Robert Graves tells the reader to write as if ‘a crowd of prospective readers were looking over their shoulder’, anticipating possible questions and criticisms.

They identifies the most common blunders writers make and lay out 41 principles showing how to avoid them. Their insights are as fresh as they were 70 years ago, and indispensable to writers of English prose.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A long awaited reprint of a classic and relevant guide for writers by lauded author Robert Graves.

• Identifies the common mistakes writers make and offers 41 principles showing how they can be avoided.

• Indispensable to every kind of writer, from fiction writers to journalists to essayists to students.

• More people than ever before are writing blogs or Internet content, making this guide incredibly relevant today.

ISBN 13: 9781609807337, 290pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

History

HOW REVOLUTIONARY WERE THE BOURGEOIS REVOLUTIONS? Davidson, Neil

Once of central importance to left historians and activists, recently the concept of the ‘bourgeois revolution’ has come in for sustained criticism from both Marxists and conservatives. In this abridged edition of How Revolutionary Were the Bourgeois Revolutions?, Neil Davidson expertly distils his theoretical and historical insights about the nature of revolution for general readers. Through research and comprehensive analysis, Davidson demonstrates that what’s at stake is far from a stale issue for the history books - understanding struggles of the past offer lessons for today’s radicals.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Davidson argues that the global economy is the result of revolution directed against pre-capitalist economic structures.

• Panoramic historical analysis, which goes from the Dutch Revolt to the English and American Civil wars and beyond.

• Author Davidson is a member of the British Socialist Workers Party.

• Davidson has received the Isaac and Tamara Deutscher Memorial Prize and the Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun Award.

ISBN 13: 9781608467310, 400pp p/b, £16.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

RISE TO GREATNESS VOLUME 2: DOMINION (1867-1949) The History of Canada From the Vikings to the Present Black, Conrad

The second of three volumes, spanning from the year 1867-1949, this compelling history challenges our perception of our history and Canada’s role in the world, taking on sweeping themes and vividly recounting the story of Canada’s development from colony to dominion to country.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 3-volumes with staggered publication: Vol. 1: Colony scheduled for Oct ’16 and Vol. 3: Realm scheduled for Oct ’17.

• Black puts Canada in an international context, bringing to light new information about Canada’s role in global history.

• Black is a respected historian - the author of biographies of Roosevelt, Nixon, and a major history of the USA ISBN 13: 9780771012938, 480pp p/b, £17.99 Published by MCCLELLAND & STEWART Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Philosophy

WE, ROBOTS

Staying Human in the Age of Big Data White, Curtis

In the noble tradition of Jaron Lanier’s You Are Not a Gadget (Penguin, 2011), Curtis White’s We, Robots takes the radical position that maybe we shouldn’t cede every bit of control, humanity, and decision making to technology, and that the techno-futurists in our mix have things dangerously backwards. What a notion! In this sharply argued and rousing book, White not only attacks the technology-loving establishment, but offers a beautiful and essential alternative.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Curtis White is an author who stirs it up; The Science Delusion (Melville House, 2013) was widely reviewed.

• We, Robots is an even more ambitious book, bound to cause controversy for its anti-technology stance.

• Technology and our relationship to it is a hot topic right now; our obsession with technology shows no sign of abating.

• Cuts through the crap in an enlightening an engaging way.

• Will appeal to readers of popular philosophy and culture.

ISBN 13: 9781612196107, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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THIS BUD’S FOR YOU

Selecting, Growing & Enjoying Legal Marijuana Rosenthal, Ed

As more and more US states legalise the world’s favourite flower, it’s the perfect time to learn about the emerging industry. This Bud’s for You is filled with tips and ideas from expert insiders: technical advice, ways to judge marijuana and compare strains and how dispensary buyers make their selections. Breeders give their perspective on the hottest new strains and how classic varieties were crossed to create them. It also covers product trends, emerging science and the revival of artisanal hash-making techniques. Over 100 full-colour photos will be eye-candy for the aficionado.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An estimated 1 million people grow pot for an average of 3-5 years, ensuring audiences interested in the book’s subject.

• Although marijuana is still illegal in the UK, there are a growing number of enthusiasts, and calls for decriminalisation.

• Ed Rosenthal is a leading cannabis expert, called ‘the guru of ganja’ and ‘the pothead’s answer to Martha Stewart’.

• Gorgeous full-colour photographs showcase the natural beauty of the various strains of the marijuana plant.

• A unique serious look at cannabis growing - on both industrial and domestic levels.

ISBN 13: 9781936807307, 240pp p/b, £22.99 Published by QUICK AMERICAN Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

FREDERICK DOUGLASS IN BROOKLYN Hamm, Theodore

This volume compiles original source material that illustrates the relationship between the abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, and Brooklyn. The volume provides a healthy sampling of clippings from newspapers, including the New York Tribune, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, and the Brooklyn Daily Times, which published Walt Whitman’s account of Douglass’s 1859 speech in Williamsburg. An introductory essay examines the intricate ties between Douglass and Brooklyn abolitionists, while brief chapter introductions and annotations fill in the historical blanks.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fascinating collection of Frederick Douglass’s always-controversial speeches in Brooklyn, New York.

• Compiles original source material that illustrates the relationship between the abolitionist and the city of Brooklyn.

• Introductory essay combined with chapter introductions and annotations help to fill in historical blanks.

ISBN 13: 9781617754852, 218pp p/b, £12.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Sociology and Anthropology

SOULS OF BLACK FOLK, THE Du Bois, W. E. B.

Restless Classics presents The Souls of Black Folk: W. E. B. Du Bois’ seminal work of sociology, with searing insights into America’s complex, corrosive obsession with race and the African-American conscience. Reconsidered for the era of Obama and #blacklivesmatter, the new edition includes an incisive introduction from rising cultural critic Vann R. Newkirk II and stunning illustrations by the artist Steve Prince.

KEY SELLING POINTS • W. E. B. Du Bois’ seminal work of sociology, with searing insights into the complex, corrosive obsession with race.

• An indisputable classic seminal work, and yet no Penguin Classics nor Oxford Classics edition exists!

• Beautiful cover art with be a departure from stolid black-and-white reproductions of Du Bois’ portraits.

• Heavy promotion to coincide with Black History Month in the US, this timely edition is certain to receive attention.

• Part of the Restless Classics series, featuring striking illustrations by Steve Prince.

ISBN 13: 9781632060976, 224pp p/b, £15.99 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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WHY I AM NOT A FEMINIST A Feminist Manirfesto Crispin, Jessica

Are you a feminist? Do you believe women are human beings and that they deserve to be treated as such?

That women deserve all the same rights and liberties bestowed upon men? If so, then you are a feminist... or so the feminists keep insisting. But somewhere along the way, the movement for female liberation sacrificed meaning for acceptance, and left us with a banal, polite, ineffectual pose that barely challenges the status quo. In this bracing, fiercely intelligent manifesto, Jessa Crispin demands more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A radical, fearless call for revolution which accuses the feminist movement of obliviousness, irrelevance and cowardice.

• Crispin was founder and editor-in-chief of Bookslut, one of the earliest and most influential book blogs for 10+ years.

• Perfect for young, feminist readers; fans of Fans of Roxane Gay, Caitlin Moran, Laura Bates and Lena Dunham.

ISBN 13: 9781612196015, 176pp h/b, £17.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Politics

NO MORE HEROES

Grassroots Challenges to the Savior Mentality Flaherty, Jordan

Missionaries of the left, ‘saviours’ are people of privilege who believe they have all the answers. They want to help, but don t want to listen; they lead but never follow. From post-Katrina New Orleans, to anti-sextrafficking work, to do-gooder journalists, Jordan Flaherty s book reveals how this saviour mentality undermines the very causes these activists are trying to advance. Then, Flaherty shows how activists can build stronger movements using solidarity instead of charity, with examples from current movements such as Black Lives Matter.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A hard-hitting book by a seasoned investigative journalist, addressing hot-button issues from today’s news.

• With biting criticisms of well-intentioned activism now frequent int he media, this book will spark useful debate.

• Invaluable advice for activists, dealing with current issues as well as drawing insight from past struggles.

ISBN 13: 9781849352666, 175pp p/b, £12.5 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

PRISON MEMOIRS OF AN ANARCHIST

Berkman, Alexander; Pateman, Barry & Moran, Jessica

Alexander Berkman (1870 1936) was a leading writer and participant in the 20th century Anarchist movement.

Introduced and annotated by former editors of the Emma Goldman Papers, this is the definitive edition of Berkman s tale of his transformation within prison, his growing sympathy for those he d considered ‘common criminals’, and the intimate relationships he developed. It is the first fully annotated edition of this classic text. This new edition also contains never-before-seen fascimile reprints and transcriptions of the diary Berkman kept while he wrote his memoir.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First fully annotated edition of a classic text will be invaluable to scholars and academics.

• Notable in LGBT literature as an early first-person account of homosexual love between men in prison.

• Definitive edition of this enduringly popular title.

• Called ‘a classic in the literature of autobiography’ by the New York Review of Books.

ISBN 13: 9781849352529, 550pp p/b, £19.5 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Politics

CONFRONTING EMPIRE

Politics

FOR A LIBERTARIAN COMMUNISM

Interviews with David Barsamian Barsamian, David; Ahmad, Eqbal & Said, Edward (fore)

Guerin, Daniel & Berry, David (ed)

Edward W. Said once urged the legendary Eqbal Ahmad not toleave your words scattered to the winds, or even recorded on tape, but collected and published in several volumes for everyone to read. Then those who don t have the privilege of knowing you will know what a truly remarkable, gifted man you are.In these intimate and wide-ranging conversations, Ahmad discusses nationalism, ethnic conflict, the politics of memory, and liberation struggles around the world.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brilliant and insightful analyses of key political events and movements of the second half of the twentieth century.

• Eqbal Ahmad discusses nationalism, ethnic conflict, the politics of memory, and liberation struggles around the world.

• A prolific writer and journalist, Eqbal was consulted by revolutionaries, journalists and policymakers around the world.

• One of America’s most tireless and wide-ranging investigative journalists, Barsamian has altered the media landscape.

ISBN 13: 9781608466214, 208pp p/b, £12.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

SONG OF THE STUBBORN ONE THOUSAND

The Watsonville Canning Strike, 1985-7 Shapiro, Peter

The Watsonville Canning strike was a dramatic show of the power by women workers whose struggle became a rallying point for the Chicano movement. In the course of the strike, a virtually moribund local union was revitalised, and Watsonville’s Latino majority emerged as a major force in local politics.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An account of the successful strike by mainly Mexican women workers at the largest plant in Watsonville, California.

• A detailed view of the organisational and strategic challenges of a long strike under difficult conditions.

• Provides a better understanding of the complex relationship between the Mexican women strikers and the teamsters union.

• Shows developing ties between a workplace struggle and the larger Chicana movement.

• Written as narrative history to appeal to a general audience.

ISBN 13: 9781608466801, 280pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

In this collection, written between the 1950s and 1980s and published for the first time in English, Guerin not only provides a critique of the socialist and communist parties of his day, he analyses some of the most fundamental and pressing questions with which all radicals must engage. He does this by revisiting and attempting to draw lessons from the history of the revolutionary movement from the French Revolution, through the conflicts between anarchists and Marxists in the International Workingmen’s Association and the Russian and Spanish revolutions, to the social revolution of 1968.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of essays by Daniel Guerin between the 1950s and 1980s.

• Draws lessons from the history of revolutionary movements from the French Revolution to the social revolution of 1968.

• Far from abstract reflections, the essays are informed by the experiences of a lifetime of revolutionary commitments.

ISBN 13: 9781629632360, 160pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

ISRAELI REPUBLIC, THE

An Iranian Revolutionary’s Journey to the Jewish State Al-e Ahmad, Jalal; Daneshvar, Simin & Thrope, Samuel (trans)

Written by a preeminent Iranian writer who helped lay the popular groundwork for the Iranian Revolution, The Israeli Republic documents Jalal Al-e Ahmad’s trip to Israel in 1963 - in the thriving Jewish State, Jalal Al-e Ahmad saw a model for a possible future Iran. Based on his controversial travelogue, supplemented with letters between the author and Simin Daneshvar (his wife and a giant in Iranian literature), and translated into English for the first time, The Israeli Republic is a vibrantly modern record of Al-e Ahmad’s idealism and insight.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A surprising look at Israel from the Iranian Revolution’s leading thinker.

• Translated into English for the first time, this account was hugely controversial when published in 1960s Iran.

• A forgotten history that illuminates today’s crisis in the Middle East as it views the clash between Iran and Israel.

• An entrancing correspondence between Al-e Ahmad and the first major Iranian woman writer, Simin Daneshvar.

• Introduction from leading Israeli journalist Bernard Avishai.

ISBN 13: 9781632061393, 96pp p/b, £11.99 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

PLAYING TO THE EDGE

American Intelligence in the Age of Terror Hayden, Michael V.

For ten years, as the director of the CIA and the NSA, General Michael Hayden participated in every major event in American national security, the fallout and consequences of which are still unfolding today. His perspective is truly unmatched, and his goals in writing this book are simple and unwavering: no apologies. No excuses. Just what happened, and why. As honest and candid as it is revelatory, Playing to the Edge is an essential history of our turbulent times that sheds new light on events and decisions we think we know well.

KEY SELLING POINTS • No one else in history has helmed both the CIA and NSA, America’s most secretive government agency.

• Hayden has important insights on many issues still of current moment, including ISIS and the Snowden leaks.

• This book’s tough-minded candour will surprise and delight many.

• Hayden is the Harry Truman of American intelligence; blunt, smart, unafraid and unapologetic.

• The hardback edition was a bestseller in the UK, with General Hayden pulling in large crowds at Hay Festival in 2016.

ISBN 13: 9780143109983, 464pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Politics

AMERICA, WE NEED TO TALK A Self Help Book for the Nation Berg, Joel

America We Need to Talk is both a parody of relationship and self-help books and a serious analysis of the nation s political and economic dysfunction. Explaining that the most serious - and most broken - relationship is the one between Americans and their nation, the book explains how, no matter who becomes the next president, average Joes can channel their anger at our hobbled system into concrete actions that will fix democracy, rebuild the middle class and restore their stature in the world as a beacon of freedom and hope.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Makes the case that all citizens are responsible for helping to fix their country’s problems.

• Stylised as a parody of a self-help book, this is serious policy discussion laid out in an accessible way.

• Berg is a well-known leader and media spokesman in the fields of domestic hunger, food security, poverty and much more.

ISBN 13: 9781609807290, 320pp p/b, £18.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Business & Charities

RUNNING A CREATIVE COMPANY IN THE DIGITAL AGE Baxter, Lucy

Running a Creative Company in the Digital Age guides you through the joys and pitfalls of setting up and running your own creative company in the modern media climate. It covers all the details of company set up, structure, management and content production for digital, TV, festivals, charities/NGOs, education, brands and businesses, while being innovative with new business models and platforms. Other areas featured include Publicity and Advertising, Pitching for Business, protecting your ideas, working with talent, growth strategies and merging or selling your company.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Advice on starting and running a creative company from an experienced producer, director, and production manager.

• Author Lucy Baxter’s works, L8r and Holloway Hairdo, have won BAFTA, RTS and Silver awards.

• Her programme for Al Jazeera, Fistula Hospital, was runner up for the Japan Prize 2011.

• She has worked as Executive Producer on a range of Channel 4 and BBC documentaries including the Lost Generation series.

• Lucy has taught at universities and film schools including University of the Creative Arts, Queen Mary, Brunel, and the ISBN 13: 9781843449263, 192pp p/b, £16.99 Published by CREATIVE ESSENTIALS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Economics

SMART WOMEN LOVE MONEY How to Get Rich & Stay Rich Finn, Alice

Two-thirds of all women, at some point in their lives, will have to independently manage their finances and those of their family. Yet studies show that most women have little confidence in their ability to invest and little interest in investing. Alice Finn is changing that. She believes that women can have it all and pay for it - they just have to know how. Finn bridges the gender gap in investing to get women excited about financial planning. With Smart Women Love Money, readers learn how to talk about and manage their own finances so that they’re in control of their money and their futures.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Wealth management adviser Alice Finn gives women tips on how make millions by investing their money the smart way.

• Cuts through the intimidating jargon of Wall Street and gets women talking about their finances and what they want.

• Finn is a renowned financial and wealth management adviser.

• Finn has repeatedly been named one of the Top 100 Wealth Advisers by Worth magazine.

ISBN 13: 9781682450031, 256pp h/b, £19.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Legal Reference

PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY AND COMPANY INSOLVENCY The Easyway Leigh, Karen

This Revised Edition of a Guide to Personal Bankruptcy and Company Insolvency is a concise guide to the steps underpinning the processes Of bankruptcy and insolvency and the impact on individuals and companies.

In the last few years, the whole process has been streamlined, with the period of bankruptcy shortened to one year. In addition, debt relief orders are being introduced which give greater relief to the would-be bankrupt. Company insolvency has also been streamlined to make the process easier for all concerned. the book now covers pre-pack administrations.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to the processes surrounding personal bankruptcy and company insolvency.

• Fully updated to inculde changes to the law for 2017.

• Karen Leigh specialises in the area of personal bankruptcy and insolvency.

ISBN 13: 9781847166807, 144pp p/b, £8.99 Published by EASYWAY GUIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

A GUIDE TO CRIMINAL LAW Robertson, Peter

A Guide to Criminal Law, Revised Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the legal system and the area of criminal law as it affects people in a day-to-day capacity. The book is clear and concise and covers all the relevant areas of the criminal justice system and is designed for those people who either wish to understand more about the legal system or wish to know more about a specific area of law. The book is updated to 2017.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to all aspects of criminal law in the UK. • Fully updated to 2017.

• Robinson is a journalist specialising in the area of criminal law.

ISBN 13: 9781847166784, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EMERALD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

HOUSING LAW An Emerald Guide Sproston, Roger

A Guide to Housing Law, Revised Edition, is a complete guide to all aspects of housing law in the United Kingdom. Housing law is complex and varied and this book is a clear and concise introduction to the overall framework of law governing all tenure types. The book builds on the successful previous edition introducing new legislation. The book is practical and is ideal for those who wish to either learn the subject from new or who wish to brush up on their knowledge of this area and to acquaint themselves with new legislation.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive introduction to all aspects of housing law.

• Fully updated to reflect changes to the law for 2017.

• Roger Sproston is a housing consultant with 25 years’ experience and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.

ISBN 13: 9781847166791, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EMERALD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO YOUR HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES A Straightforward Guide Arnheim, Dr Michael

This timely and comprehensive book, post-Brexit, is written by an experienced human rights barrister and covers all aspects of human rights and civil liberties in the United Kingdom. The much talked about UK Bill of Rights, supposedly replacing the Human Rights Act, is also covered. The book is wide ranging and certainly topical as we enter a new phase of our relationship with Europe. It will be invaluable to the layperson, student and professional alike.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fully comprehensive guide to human rights and civil liberties in the UK. • Provides detail about the much-discussed UK Bill of Rights, supposedly replacing the Human Rights Act. • Dr Arnheim is a practicing London Barrister, Sometime Fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge, and author of 18 books.

ISBN 13: 9781847166739, 260pp p/b, £10.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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CONTRACT LAW

Fitness and Diet

THRIVE DIET, THE

A Straightforward Guide Clarke, Peter

Contract law is a very complex area, one that affects us all, in one way or another. Quite often we find ourselves in need of clear advice which isn t available. However, this latest edition of A Straightforward Guide to Contract Law provides clear and comprehensive answers to all aspects of contract law and the formation of contracts.

The book is concise and clear and updates the law to 2017.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive reference guide to all aspects of contract law.

• Fully updated with changes to the law for 2017.

• Peter Clarke specialises in all matters relating to contracts and the law.

ISBN 13: 9781847166777, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Science

NOT IN OUR GENES

Biology, Ideology, and Human Nature Lewontin, Richard; Rose, Steven & Kamin, Leon J.

Not in our Genes systematically exposes and dismantles the claims that inequalities class, race, gender are the products of biological, genetic inheritances.

‘Informative, entertaining, lucid, forceful, frequently witty... never dull... should be read and remembered for a long time.’ - New York Times Book Review. ‘The authors argue persuasively that biological explanations for why we act as we do are based on faulty (in some cases, fabricated) data and wild speculation... It is debunking at its best.’ - Psychology Today

KEY SELLING POINTS • Three eminent scientists analyze the scientific, social and political roots of biological determinism.

• Systematically exposes and dismantles the claims that inequalities are the products of biological, genetic inheritances.

• Lewontin is a leader in developing the mathematical basis of population genetics and evolutionary theory.

• Steven Rose is emeritus Professor of Biology and Neurobiology at the Open University and Gresham College, London.

ISBN 13: 9781608467273, 322pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fitness and Diet

TACTICAL MOBILITY

The Comprehensive Training & Fitness Guide for Increased Flexibility & Injury Prevention Lawrence, Gwen; Benas, Nick & Smith, Stewart

The newest in the Tactical Fitness series by legendary expert Stewart Smith, USN (SEAL) and yoga experts Gwen Lawrence and Nick Benas, USMC, Tactical Mobility provides a comprehensive workout program designed to increase flexbility and reduce injuries. A perfect fit for anyone who wants

to reach the highest level of fitness.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Customised and customisable workouts perfect for anyone from beginners to experts.

• Designed to help athletes maximize their results in the most effective, efficient way possible.

• Lets you push your body to its physical limits - getting the results you want while avoiding stress-based injury.

ISBN 13: 9781578266685, 192pp p/b, £15.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

10th Anniversary Edition Brazier, Brendan

Fully researched and developed by Brendan Brazier, professional Ironman triathlete, The Thrive Diet features: the best whole foods over 100 easy-to-make recipes with raw food options that are all wheat-, gluten-, soy-, corn-, refined sugar- and dairy free, including exercise-specific recipes for pre-workout snacks, energy gels, sports drinks and recovery foods.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A long-term eating plan to optimise physical and mental strength.

• Over 100 recipes containing healthier ingredients.

• Helps to eliminate the cravings for junk food that many people experience.

ISBN 13: 9780143198024, TBCpp p/b, £13.99 Published by PENGUIN CANADA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fitness and Diet

ADAPT PROGRAM, THE How to Adapt into a Fat Burning Machine Westman, Eric

The Adapt Program is a step-by-step guide to turning the body into a fat-burning machine. It gives readers a basic understanding of how the body works and lays out acceptable foods lists, dietary guidelines and even delicious recipes to help people on their path to weight loss. The key to forcing the body to burn fat has been in our possession for some time; with this book, Dr Eric Westman, one of the foremost experts in the field, distils over a century’s worth of knowledge and experiences into one highly effective and easy-to-follow system.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Falling under the umbrella of the Ketogenic Diet, The Adapt Program is a resultsdriven diet for fat loss.

• Dr Eric Westman is a renowned physician at Duke Uni and is a pioneer within the low-carb, high-fat nutrition landscape.

• Carefully designed to assist the reader to effortlessly transition to the new diet, and to track progress and goals.

• Westman is a thought leader in the LCHF diet world. His work has been cited in medical journals and celebrity blogs.

ISBN 13: 9781628600032, TBCpp p/b, £22.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fitness and Diet

STOP CHASING PAIN

A Vital Guide for Healing Your Body, Moving Well, and Regaining Control of Your Life Nickelston, Perry

Stop Chasing Pain empowers readers to take back control of their lives from pain - to get over their fear of movement and regain a connection with their bodies.

Movement is brain candy and neural nitro for the whole body. Change how you move and you change your life!

It begins with an assessment to help readers see where they fall on the movement scale and how much stability they need to regain. Then it explains how to use the RAIL Reset system (Release, Activate, Integrate, Locomotion) to regress movement and progress strength.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Empowers readers to take back control of their lives from pain and regain a connection with their bodies.

• Pain - especially back pain - is an epidemic, and is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

• Dr Perry’s unique system focuses on moving the whole body correctly, rather than focusing on painful areas.

• Simple, fast and easy movements to help them feel good again immediately, helping to break free from pain meds.

• Dr Perry has 19 years’ experience in working with pain management and relief.

ISBN 13: 9781628601138, 352pp p/b, £30.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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IMPORTANCE OF BEING LITTLE, THE

Beverages

What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups Christakis, Erika

In this bold challenge to the conventional wisdom about early childhood, Yale Early Childhood expert Erika Christakis offers a pragmatic program to encourage parents to rethink how and where young children learn best. Christakis argues that children are hardwired to learn in any setting, but when ‘learning’ is defined by strict lessons and dodgy metrics, it devalues a child’s intelligence while placing unfit requirements on the developing brain. Her message is energising and encouraging: children are inherently powerful and will flourish if we can revitalise the early learning environment.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An energising and uplifting book about rethinking how and where young children learn best.

• The idea of letting children be children is hitting home with worried parents after primary age SATS were introduced.

• The hardback edition was a New York Times bestseller and garnered widespread acclaim.

• Author Erika Christakis is an expert and lecturer on Early Childhood Education at Yale University.

ISBN 13: 9780143129981, 400pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

DEDALUS BOOK OF GIN, THE Barnett, Richard

From the tyranny of ‘Madame Geneva’ to the doomed romance of Casablanca, this is a cultural history with a twist. In The Dedalus Book of Gin, Richard Barnett artfully charts the aromatic distillate s unlikely path from medicine to public menace, blending references as varied as the Archidoxa of Paracelsus and the American television series Mad Men to create a nuanced portrait of the drink and its impact on humanity.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first paperback edition of this highly acclaimed social history of gin.

• A colourful journey that includes social commentary and historical information.

• Hardcover edition (2011) was well-reviewed by The Times Literary Supplement, Class and The Scotman, among many others.

• Gin is as popular as ever in the UK! ISBN 13: 9781910213490, 292pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK January 2017

Fiction

PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY WITH A FAT DAUGHTER

Self-Help

ANGER: HOW TO LIVE WITH AND WITHOUT IT

Giacobino, Margherita

The novel covers four generations of a peasant family living outside Turin between the late 19th century and the boom years of the ’50s, as they clamber laboriously out of grinding rural poverty into the sixties world of frozen fish and fridges.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Describes over a century of Italian history as seen through the eyes of women in an extended matriarchal family.

• The book has a strong woman’s market and publisher will target women’s magazines and radio

Ellis, Albert & DiGiuseppe, Raymond A.

Anger. It’s one of our most basic, and often most destructive, human emotions. And in today’s world, it’s a constant, escalating force, from road rage to domestic abuse, from teen violence to acts of terrorism. More than ever we need effective ways to live with it, understand it, and learn to deal with it. This landmark book from world-renowned psychotherapist Dr. Albert Ellis, creator of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), shows you how.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A classic, time-tested self-help book from a pioneer in psychotherapy.

• All of Dr. Ellis’s books are being reissued by Citadel beginning in May 2016, which was Mental Health Awareness Month.

• In 1982 Dr. Ellis was ranked as the second most influential psychotherapist in history.

• Dr. Ellis wrote over 700 articles and more than 60 books on psychotherapy, marital, family and sex therapy.

• Many people in the UK suffer from anger and anger-related issues and will find this practical book helpful.

ISBN 13: 9780806538112, 240pp p/b, £12.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Self-Help

REWIRED ADULT COLORING BOOK

A Bold New Approach to Addiction & Recovery Spiegelman, Erica & Hoyle, Leighanna

Written by a certified addictions counsellor, this unique colouring book allows people to process, understand and get even more familiar with their thoughts and emotions as they journey through recovery. Built upon the concept of self-actualisation, this book provides those in recovery with ways to re-examine, reexperience and ‘rewire’ their minds.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Designed by an expert in addiction recovery, this book works well in conjunction with 12-step programs.

• Stimulates readers’ imaginations to help bring vivid colour into their lives, helping them stay strong and positive.

• Readers will draw comfort and strength from colouring in these amazing illustrations ISBN 13: 9781578266845, 96pp p/b, £9.5 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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• So far the book has been translated into French & German and has received rave reviews.

• Translated by the prize-winning translator Judith Landry.

ISBN 13: 9781910213483, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK January 2017

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We learn at home

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1b

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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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FEBRUARY 2017