September 2017 Buyer's Notes - Turnaround Publisher Services

MONTHLY CATALOGUE

SEPTEMBER 2017 AND NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES MARCH–AUGUST 2017

Contents: New Fiction & Crime Fiction..... pg. 4-10

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Graphic Novels......................... pg. 10-20 Children’s & Young Adult.......... pg. 20-24 Non-Fiction Titles...................... pg. 24-35 Commission Titles.................... pg. 36-37 Newly Announced..................... pg. 38-44

To prepare for Besson’s upcoming film, scheduled for July 2017, here’s the complete collection of Valerian and Laureline’s adventures at last - including one unpublished volume, a longer cut of another, and a lot of details on the collaboration between the director and the authors!

Star Dane DeHaan, director Luc Besson and star Cara Delevingne team up for EuropaCorp’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.

Photo credit: Daniel Smith © 2016 VALERIAN SAS - TF1 FILMS PRODUCTION

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOLUME 1

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOLUME 2

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOLUME 3

June 2017

July 2017

July 2017

ISBN 978-1-84918-352-9 160pp hbk £24.99

ISBN 978-1-84918-356-7 176pp hbk £24.99

ISBN 978-1-84918-357-4 176pp hbk £24.99

Linking the volumes of this collection together, a long, exclusive interview with the authors and director Luc Besson is illustrated with new art as well as numerous sketches, studies and photographs from the latter’s upcoming big-screen adaptation.

Editor’s Letter It’s September already!! How did that happen? As the nights get longer (sob), console yourselves with some of the most excellent books known to humankind…

First in fiction comes We Were Witches (p4; The Feminist Press, 9781558614338, p/b, £16.99) by Ariel Gore. This beautifully written narrative fuses feminist luminaries, magick spells and inverted fairy tales to combat queer scapegoating, domestic violence, and high-interest student loans. Telling the story of a young single mother as she tries to educate herself and her baby daughter out of poverty, this incredible novel is stunning and powerful. Another not-to-be-missed novel is the gamechanging We Are The End (p4; Galley Beggar Press, 9781910296790, p/b, £9.99) from Chilean author Gonzalo C. Garcia – an innovative expose of floundering youth for a generation who have struggled to find their place.

Some gothic crime and a bumper book of ghost stories up next: Michael J. Malone’s House of Spines (p7; Orenda, 9781910633861, p/b, £8.99) tells the story of a young writer who inherits a mansion from an uncle, who just so happens to have turned it into a spooky shrine to the world of books. If that tickles your fancy you should also make a bee-line for Eight Ghosts: The English Heritage Book of New Ghost Stories (p8; September Publishing, 9781910463734, p/b, £12.99).

Featuring tales set in English Heritage locations (commissioned

by English Heritage) from Max Porter, Sarah Perry, Jeanette Winterson, Mark Haddon and others, it’s one hell of a collection!

As always we have some truly phenomenal graphic novels… Tintin creator Hergé’s Peppy In The Wild West (p13; Fantagraphics, 9781683960478, h/b, £14.99) is a lost classic and rightful part of comics history. A farcical Wild West story, it will delight diehard Hergé fans and newbies alike. Also be sure to check out Fifty Freaking’ Years of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers (p13; Knockabout, 9780861662616, p/b, £9.99). The cult classic returns for a momentous anniversary, with new strips in a real collectors’ edition which also includes interviews and parody strips by some of comics’ most illustrious characters.

Teens and kids looking for some extra-curricular distractions are catered for, whether their interests lie in sport or computers, with exciting new series Click’d (p22; Disney-Hyperion, 9781484784976, h/b, £14.99) and football graphic novel The Beautiful Game: Survival (p23; Campfire, 9789381182116, p/b, £10.99). Click’d is a playful story of apps, coding, and computer geeks, whilst The Beautiful Game is stunning comic book that introduces young readers to the highs and lows of football while encouraging them to read.

Into non-fiction and this month is memoirmad! Highlights include the inimitable literary sensation Elena Ferrante’s collection of essays and reminiscences, Frantumaglia (p27; Europa Editions, 9781609454326, p/b, £11.99) finally in paperback. Moving from Italy to France we also are pleased to present The Madeleine Project (p28; New Vessel, 9781939931498, p/b, £19.99) – a fascinating pictorial archive for the Twitter age as one woman attempts to preserve the legacy of another by documenting objects and letters found in her Parisian flat.

Finally, we simply must draw your attention to English Uprising: Brexit and the Mainstreaming of the Far-Right (p31; Melville House UK, 9781911545101, h/b, £14.99). This book is timely and important examination of how and why Brexit, Trump and the rise of the far right have happened and the consequences for us all – for many it is more than just essential reading… it is imperative reading.

Have a wonderful month. See you soon for October!

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MONTHLY CATALOGUE - September 2017

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Fiction

FOR ISABEL: A MANDALA Tabucchi, Antonio

A metaphysical detective story about love and existence from the Italian master, Antonio Tabucchi.

When Tadeus sets out to find Isabel, his former love, he soon finds himself on a philosophical journey across the world, one that calls into question the meaning of time and existence and the power of words.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A never-before-translated work by a classic 20th-century Italian writer.

• Translated by Elizabeth Harris, winner of the National Translation Award for Tabucchi’s Tristano Dies: A Life.

• Tabucchi’s other translated works have won acclaimed in the UK and have been reviewed in such places as the Guardian.

• Interest in translated fiction remains high - especially European fiction - as a result of the referendum.

ISBN 13: 9780914671800, 144pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ARCHIPELAGO BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

Fiction

WE WERE WITCHES Gore, Ariel

Spurred on by nineties ‘family values’ campaigns and determined to better herself through education, a teen mom talks her way into college. Disgusted by an overabundance of phallocratic narratives and Freytag’s pyramid, she turns to a subcultural canon of resistance and failure. Wryly riffing on feminist literary tropes, it documents the survival of a demonised single mother figuring things out.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third Amethyst Editions book. This imprint wants to complicate the conversation around American LGBTQ experiences.

• We Were Witches explores the intersection of teenage pregnancy, single motherhood, and queer sexuality.

• Ariel Gore is best known as the creator of Hip Mama, an award-winning alternative parenting magazine.

• Potential blurbs from feminist authors such as Rebecca Solnit, Kate Schatz, Kate Christensen and Elizabeth Wurzel.

ISBN 13: 9781558614338, 320pp p/b, £16.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

MILK BROTHER, THE

Fiction

Acevedo, Chantel

Inspired by the true story of a Spanish princess, an outspoken firebrand at the Bourbon court during the troubled final years of her family’s reign. Eulalia accepts a role as emissary in the New World. In the company of Tomas Aragon, the son of her one-time wet nurse, and a small-town bookseller with a thirst for adventure, she travels first to a Cuba bubbling with revolution then on to the 1893 Chicago World Fair. Publicly, she is there as a representative of the Bourbon dynasty, privately, she is in America to find a publisher for her autobiography.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Acevedo’s novel The Distant Marvels received rave reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly and San Francisco Chronicle.

• Inspired by the fascinating true story of the Bourbon princess, Eulalia.

• Set during a pivotal moment in world history and spanning Europe and the Americas.

ISBN 13: 9781609454302, 280pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)

Fiction

RETURN TO THE DARK VALLEY

WE ARE THE END Garcia, Gonzalo C.

We Are The End is a novel which gives a new voice to the Millennial Generation - exploring the difficulties of finding your place in the world, and having to navigate it, too, with few guides beyond computer game narratives and the useless advice of the older generation... With its Chilean setting, fresh themes and perspectives - and its willingness to play with form - We Are The End is both unique and universal. Tomas’ loss and longing resonate deeply, as do his jokes. There is something of Tomas in all of us - even if he’s someone who ends up sleeping in a tent in his own living room...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will appeal to the gaming community as well as traditional readers.

• Lively and vibrant look at the lives and preoccupations of the Millennial Generation.

• Major festival appearances, including the 2017 Edinburgh International Book Festival.

• Already has a ringing endorsement from Scarlett Thomas.

ISBN 13: 9781910296790, 503pp p/b, £9.99 Published by GALLEY BEGGAR PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Gamboa, Santiago & Curtis, Howard

Return to the Dark Valley tells the stories of four immigrants united by their need to return to their place of origin and exact vengeance in some form; central characters in Gamboa’s Night Prayers, who are united in a relationship based equally on hurt and need. These characters animate Gamboa’s richly imagined portrait of a turbulent world where liberation is found in perpetual movement and determined exploration.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Gamboa’s previous novels have garnered praise from The Irish Times, The TLS and Publisher’s Weekly amongst others.

• Returns to characters from Gamboa’s previous novel, Night Prayers.

• A portrait of a turbulent world where liberation is found in perpetual movement and determined exploration.

ISBN 13: 9781609454258, 424pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)

Fiction

SNOW SISTERS, THE Lovekin, Carol

Verity and Meredith live with their fragile artist mother, Allegra, in an ancient house on the West Wales coast. The house creaks and groans with the weight of its history, but the girls love it and never want to leave. Meredith discovers a sewing box.

Once open the box releases the ghost of Angharad, a Victorian girl-child with a horrific secret. Forced to abandon Gull House for London Meredith struggles to settle, still haunted by Angharad. The girls grow apart, losing their closeness along with the shared history of Gull House.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Follow up to the critically acclaimed Ghostbird with many of positive reviews.

• Will appeal to readers of Joanne Harris, Kate Morton, Diane Setterfield and Alice Hoffman.

• In the tradition of ghost stories at Christmas: a perfect family story for a winter’s evening.

• The author is active on social media, at events and festivals. She is also a member of author group The Prime Writers.

ISBN 13: 9781909983700, 304pp p/b, £8.99 Published by HONNO WELSH WOMEN’S PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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BLACK ROCK, WHITE CITY Patric, A. S.

This powerful 2016 Miles Franklin Literary Awardwinning novel tells of two refugees starting over after losing everything. Jovan and his wife have fled war-torn Sarajevo. They have lost their children, their comfortable lives as public intellectuals, and their connection to each other. Now relocated to a suburb of Melbourne, they must rebuild their lives under the painful and sometimes violent hardships of immigrant life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Miles Franklin Literary Award winner, 2016. This is Australia’s most prestigous literary prize, their Pulitzer.

• The suburban setting reads like Anytown and the plight of these refugees sounds much like that in the U.S. and U.K. • Features and reviews in literary publications - NY Review of Books and New Yorker.

• Reviews and interviews on literary and cultural publications like Electric Literature, Paris Review and LARB. ISBN 13: 9781612196831, TBCpp h/b, £16.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

MARIA IN THE MOON Beech, Louise

Thirty-two-year-old Catherine Hope has a great memory. But she can’t remember everything. She can’t remember her ninth year. She can’t remember when her insomnia started. And she can’t remember why everyone stopped calling her Catherine-Maria.

With a promiscuous past, and licking her wounds after a painful breakup, Catherine wonders why she resists anything approaching real love. But when she loses her home to the devastating deluge of 2007 and volunteers at Flood Crisis, a devastating memory emerges... and changes everything.

KEY SELLING POINTS • How To Be Brave was a Guardian Readers’ Choice. The sequel, The Mountain in My Shoe was shortlisted for Not the Booker P • The sequel, The Mountain in My Shoe was shortlisted for the ‘Not the Booker’ Prize.

• Film rights are already being considered.

• Published to tie in with anniversary of devastating floods of 2007 (in which author lost everything).

ISBN 13: 9781910633823, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

LUCKY BOY

Sekaran, Shanthi

The story of an undocumented Mexican woman, her pregnancy, and an Indian-American wife desperate for a child, Lucky Boy is an emotional journey that will leave you certain of the redemptive beauty of this world. When Solimar makes it across the border into America, pregnant and full of hope, she wasn’t prepared to be detained and have her son taken away from her. Likewise, Kavya didn’t expect to wrap her heart around someone else’s child. The reality of their separate situations is moving and revelatory. A heart-wrenching story taken from real life and applied to fiction.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Chosen for Penguin’s One World, One Book program that brings global attention to books with universal themes.

• Inspired by true voices of undocumented immigrant mother, therefore hugely topical and timely.

• Features themes at the forefront of public discourse: immigration, adoption, motherhood and minority life.

• Ideal for fans of Jhumpa Lahiri, Junot Diaz and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

ISBN 13: 9781101982266, 464pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

SALT LINE, THE

Goddard Jones, Holly

In an unspecified future, the United States’ borders have receded behind a salt line - a ring of scorched earth that protects its citizens from deadly diseasecarrying ticks. Those within the zone live safe lives in a society controlled by a common fear. Few have any reason to venture out of zone, except for the adrenaline junkies who pay a fortune to tour what’s left of nature. Once out of zone, this group finds itself at the mercy of deadly ticks - and at the centre of a murderous plot. How far are they are willing to go to get to the right side of the salt line?

KEY SELLING POINTS • A literary spin on the dystopian novel, which has fast grown in popularity as a genre in recent times.

• After Trump was elected in the US, sales of dystopian fiction soared, especially Orwell’s 1984.

• Will appeal to both fans of high and low brow fiction with its mix of genre plotting and intelligent, literary prose.

• Holly Goddard Jones was awarded the prestigious 2013 Hillsdale Prize and the Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer’s Award.

• Will appeal to fans of Station Eleven by Emily Mandel (Picador, 2015) and California by Edan Lepucki (Black Bay, 2015).

ISBN 13: 9780735214316, 400pp h/b, £18.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

THE HOTEL TITO

Bodrozic, Ivana & Elias-Bursac, Ellen

1991. After fleeing the war zone of their small Croatian town, a mother and two children are housed, along with other displaced persons, at a former communist school in the village of Kumrovec.

For years they share a single room, waiting to hear whether the narrator’s father survived the war. In the meantime, life goes on for the teenage protagonist.

First loves bloom and burn, new friendships are acquired and lost. But she never loses her shy, insightful voice, nor her self-deprecating sense of humor. Hotel Tito is a sensitive and forthright coming of age novel in a time of atrocity and loss.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A timely book that speaks to what it is like to be displaced by war.

• Hailed by renowned translator Ellen Elias-Bursac as the most powerful book ever written on the Serbo-Croatian war.

• Received the Prix Ulysee for best debut novel in France, as well as a number of awards in Croatia and the Balkan region.

• Interest in translated fiction remains high, especially after the Brexit vote.

• The first title from exciting new publishing venture Seven Stories Press UK. ISBN 13: 9780995580701, 236pp p/b, £9.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS UK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction

LATE SEASON, THE Hines, Stephen

With The Late Season, Stephen Hines’ debut story collection, the lives revealed and the places they inhabit are an easy dimension to switch into. Each mysterious and intimate, these stories have a unique ambience of exotic and sparse ordinariness.

The mood is a steady heartbeat even when the characters are anguished.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Canadian short stories have been hugely popularised by Alice Munro and Joseph Boyden.

• Beautifully produced paperback with matt laminate card covers.

• Stories which are mysterious and intimate, with a unique ambience of exotic and sparse ordinariness.

ISBN 13: 9781910691205, 224pp p/b, £10 Published by TANGERINE PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

MONTHLY CATALOGUE - September 2017 Fiction (Graphic Novel Interest)

ANIME SUPREMACY Tsujimura, Mizuki

Naoki Prize winner Mizuki Tsujimura takes on the Japanese animation sector in this fiery tale of an insiders look at one of Japan’s most beloved industries. Best described as a novelisation of popular anime Shirobako, Anime Supremacy follows a group of best friends who go into the anime world after their experiences in the anime club of their high school. Their dream is to one day work on an anime together. But as they soon find out, the world of adulthood and work presents obstacles and stresses that they weren’t prepared for.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A coming-of-age tale set in the anime sector in Japan that’s bound to have far reaching appeal to all animation fans!

• The anime fandom is enormous - and still growing. This novel shows what it’s like to work in the industry.

• Written with a feminist slant: includes themes of gender inequality in the workplace, sexism, and ambition.

• Mizuki Tsujimura is winner of the prestigious Naoki Literary Prize, which honours the best work by an upcoming author.

• The book will feature cover art by the legendary collective CLAMP. ISBN 13: 9781945054471, 320pp p/b, £12.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

ATLANTA NOIR Akashic Noir Jones, Tayari

Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighbourhood or location within the city of the book. Atlanta is one of America’s most dynamic and fastest growing cities, with an increasingly diverse population. This volume honours the city’s transformation - albeit in a chilling manner - with a highly talented crew of contributors who know the city inside and out.

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CONSPIRACY IN BELGRAVIA, A The Lady Sherlock Series #2 Thomas, Sherry

Being shunned by society gives Charlotte Holmes the freedom to put her powers of deduction to good use. As Sherlock Holmes, aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, she’s had great success helping with all manner of inquiries, but she’s not prepared for this new client. Lady Ingram wants Sherlock to find her first love, who failed to show up at their annual rendezvous. Matters of loyalty and discretion aside, the case becomes even more personal for Charlotte as the missing man is none other than Myron Finch, her illegitimate half-brother...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first book in the Lady Sherlock series was named a Best Book of 2016 by both Kirkus Reviews and NPR. • It received rave reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Library Journal.

• The series will attract both historical mystery and historical romance readers.

• There are legions of Sherlock fans, thanks to the BBC’s Emmy Award-winning Sherlock TV show.

• Readers will love the gender reversal hook of the series!

ISBN 13: 9780425281413, 336pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

MURDER, SHE WROTE: HOOK, LINE, AND MURDER Fletcher, Jessica; Bain, Donald & Paley-Bain, Renee

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brand-new stories by Tananarive Due, Kenji Jasper, Tayari Jones, Dallas Hudgens, Jim Grimsley, Brandon Massey and more.

• Akashic’s Noir Series has been recognized with nominations and awards throughout the mystery and literary world.

• The series now has over sixty volumes offering sinister literary tours to national and international cities.

• Masterfully edited and beautifully introduced by Tayari Jones.

ISBN 13: 9781617755378, 280pp p/b, £13.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Jessica enters a fly-fishing competition with the sheriff’s wife, Maureen Metzger. Their guide, it turns out, is ex-con Brian Kinney. Jailed as an accomplice to convicted killer Darryl Jepson, Brian was later exonerated. He seems like a decent enough fellow.

Yet when Jepson breaks out of prison vowing revenge, and the lawyer for both men is found murdered, Cabot Cove becomes the focus of the nation as local, state, and federal authorities descend on Jessica’s hometown...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The 46th book in the USA Today bestselling Murder, She Wrote series.

• There are currently more than 4.5 million copies of Murder, She Wrote novels in print.

• Murder, She Wrote is shown on ITV and is a cult classic.

• Protagonist Jessica Fletcher needs no introduction; fans of the show will snap these books up!

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

ISBN 13: 9780451477842, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

NEW HAVEN NOIR Akashic Noir Bloom, Amy

Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighbourhood or location within the city of the book. New Haven may be best known for Yale University, but its criminal dimensions run as deep as anywhere else on the Eastern Seaboard. Whether the setting is a college campus, the waterfront, East Rock, The Hill, or Wooster Square, the stories in this volume bring the full city to life - and death.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brand new stories from Michael Cunningham, Roxana Robinson, Stephen L. Carter, Alice Mattison, John Crowley and more.

• Akashic’s Noir Series has been recognized with nominations and awards throughout the mystery and literary world.

• The series now has over sixty volumes offering sinister literary tours to national and international cities.

• Masterfully edited and beautifully introduced by Amy Bloom.

ISBN 13: 9781617755415, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

TERMINAL IMPACT Jack Valentine Marine Sniper Henderson, Charles

Marine Scout-Sniper Jack Valentine had his first kill in Iraq at the start of the Persian Gulf War. Three years have passed, and he’s back in Baghdad, obsessed with taking down al-Qaeda terrorist Abu Musab alZarqawi. Jack missed his first shot at Zarqawi, and it’s haunted him ever since - even though the attack earned him the name the Ghost of Al-Anbar. Now leading his own platoon, Jack is determined to hunt down his target this time. But the ruthless leader of a band of mercenaries is feeding al-Qaeda secret information - and also pursuing the love of Jack’s life, FBI agent Liberty Cruz.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Author’s first novel after the success of Marine Sniper, a bestselling nonfiction account of USMC sniper Carlos Hathcock • Will appeal to fans of the Academy Award-winning film and the #1 New York Times bestselling book, American Sniper.

• With a distinguished twenty-three-year career in the USMC, Henderson writes with authority on the military experience.

ISBN 13: 9781101988145, 624pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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ROSS MACDONALD COLLECTION, THE

Macdonald, Ross & Nolan, Tom

Revered by such contemporary masters as Sue Grafton, George Pelecanos, and James Ellroy, praised by Eudora Welty as ‘a more serious and complex writer than Chandler and Hammett ever were,’ Ross Macdonald (the pseudonym of Kenneth Millar) brought to the crime novel a new realism and psychological depth and a unique gift for intricately involving mystery narratives. Now, the Library of America presents its three-volume Macdonald edition in a deluxe collector’s edition boxed set featuring eleven classic novels.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Eleven classic Lew Archer novels collected into one box set edition - perfect for fans and collectors.

• Ross MacDonald is credited with bringing crime fiction to a new level of realism.

• He is up there with James Ellroy and George Pelecanos with the masters of the genre.

• Features in-depth notes on each novel by MacDonald’s biographer Tom Nolan.

ISBN 13: 9781598535525, 2690pp h/b, £95 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

ROBERT B. PARKER’S DEBT TO PAY

Farrel Coleman, Reed & Parker, Robert B.

All is quiet in Paradise, except for a spate of innocuous vandalism. Good thing, too, because Jesse Stone is preoccupied with the women in his life, both past and present. As his ex-wife, Jenn, is about to marry a Dallas real-estate tycoon, Jesse isn’t too sure his relationship with former FBI agent Diana Evans is built to last. But those concerns get put on the back burner when a major Boston crime boss is brutally murdered.

Jesse suspects it’s the work of Mr. Peepers, a psychotic assassin who has caused trouble for Jesse in the past. Now both Diana and Jenn are in danger...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Robert B. Parker wrote over 60 books in 37 years, and was among the top 10 best-selling authors in the world.

• He won the prestigious Grand Master Edgar Award.

• Reed Farrel Coleman is a New York Times Bestseller and three-time Edgar Award nominee.

• Coleman was selected by the estate of Robert B. Parker to continue his legacy.

• The Jesse Stone TV series is shown on Channel 5 starring Tom Selleck.

ISBN 13: 9780857301024, 192pp p/b, £7.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

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Fiction - Crime & Thriller

HOUSE OF SPINES

Sweeney, T.P.

A series of murders break the dusty silence of a small rural town. Butades, the town’s resident artist, is given the job of documenting the crime scenes.

Without motive or suspect, and with the death count mounting, the Police Chief becomes unhinged, and events lead to a Kafkaesque impasse where no one remains free of suspicion.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Literary crime novel comparable to James Ellroy mixed with Borges and David Fincher.

• Already receiving great reviews from Titus Books who have published it in New Zealand.

• Full of twists and false truths to keep the reader guessing.

ISBN 13: 9781907536830, 224pp p/b, £8.99 Published by LIMEHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

FROZEN WOMAN, THE

Michelet, Jon & Bartlett, Don (trans.)

In the depths of the Norwegian winter, left-wing lawyer Vilhelm Thygesen discovers a frozen young woman in his garden. She has been stabbed to death. Stribolt and Vaage, the police officers assigned to the case, assume the victim was a drug courier from Eastern Europe. Shortly afterwards, a young motorcyclist belonging to a biker gang once represented by Thygesen is killed in a motorcycle accident. His bike has been tampered with. The police set out to establish the connection between the frozen woman, Thygesen, and the bikers who are terrorising the neighbourhood.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First English translation of the highly successful Scandinavian crime novel by critically acclaimed Jon Michelet.

• Winner of the Riverton Prize for Norway’s best crime novel (the second time Michelet has won this prestigious award).

• One of the genre’s original proponents, Michelet is often considered the ‘Grandfather of Nordic Noir’.

• Other novel in series, White as Snow, voted best Norwegian crime novel EVER - Aftenposten 2010 • For fans of Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson.

ISBN 13: 9781843442929, 320pp h/b, £12.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Malone, Michael J.

Ran McGhie’s world has been turned upside down. A young, lonely and frustrated writer, and suffering from mental-health problems, he has inherited Newton Hall, a vast mansion that belonged to his great-uncle, who it seems has been watching from afar as his estranged great-nephew has grown up. Entering his new-found home, it seems Great-Uncle Fitzpatrick has turned it into a temple to the written word - the perfect place for poet Ran. But everything is not as it seems. As he explores the Hall’s endless corridors, Ran’s grasp on reality appears to be loosening.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Bestselling author of A Suitable Lie, number one on Kindle, Kobo and Audible UK, AU and USA. • High-profile jacket quotes, including from Martina Cole.

• Film rights already being considered.

• Launching at Bloody Scotland, Widespread media coverage is also expected.

ISBN 13: 9781910633861, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

DEVOURING, THE A Billy Boyle WWII Mystery Benn, James R.

Billy and Kaz are sent to neutral Switzerland to investigate the murder of a Swiss banking official with ties to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).

The US and Swiss governments are about to embark on diplomatic discussions and the OSS wants their involvement in the murder cleared up. The plans go wrong from the beginning when Billy and Kaz crashland in France. Once they make it across the border, they find that the Swiss banks are openly laundering gold harvested from concentration camps, and that those who are profiting will do anything to protect their wealth and hide their secrets.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The 12th book in James R. Benn’s hugely popular Billy Boyle WWII mystery series.

• A fan-favourite which appeals to historical fiction lovers and military history buffs alike.

• Perfect for fans of Philip Kerr and Alan Furst’s wartime spy thrillers.

• With endorsements from Lee Child, Louise Penny, The New York Times and Publisher’s Weekly.

ISBN 13: 9781616957735, 320pp h/b, £22.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Crime & Thriller

BLACK TEETH Lovitt, Zane

Jason Ginaff doesn’t get out much. Partly because of the anxiety, mainly because he works at home. Researching people on the internet. Job candidates doing bucket bongs on Instagram accounts they thought they’d deleted; the prospective new head of sales stripping for a hens’ night... He’s been searching for something on his own time, too. Now he’s found it: the phone number of the man he believes to be his father. Which is how he gets mixed up with Rudy Alamein. They’ve been looking for the same man. Difference being, Rudy wants to kill him.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A clever, well-crafted literary crime novel from one of Australia’s most talented young writers.

• Lovitt’s debut, The Midnight Promise received outstanding press and won the 2013 Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction.

• The author was also named a Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist in 2013.

• A must-read for fans of Peter Temple, Shane Maloney, Elmore Leonard and Dennis Lehane.

• Packed with dry humour, sharp observations and gritty realism; an original and gripping crime thriller.

ISBN 13: 9781925355147, 192pp p/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Fiction - SF, Fantasy & Horror

URSULA K. LE GUIN: HAINISH NOVELS AND STORIES VOL. 1

Le Guin, Ursula & Attebury, Brian (ed.)

For more than a half century, Ursula K. Le Guin’s visionary science fiction has expanded boundaries and ambitions of the genre, bringing new literary aspiration to bold explorations of sexuality and gender, race and power, and the meaning of freedom.

This volume, the first in a deluxe two-volume edition of her brilliant Hainish novels and stories, gathers five books, including her masterworks The Left Hand of Darkness (1969) and The Dispossessed (1974), and four stories, and features a new introduction by the author.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ursula Le Guin is the most celebrated living science fiction writer across the globe.

• This is the first definitive edition of her brilliant Hainish novels and stories perfect for fans and collectors.

• Features brand new introduction by Le Guin herself.

• This is part of a deluxe two-volume boxed set.

• Includes rare or hard-to-find introductions to original editions and maps on the front and endpapers.

ISBN 13: 9781598535389, 1100pp h/b, £33.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - SF, Fantasy & Horror

EIGHT GHOSTS The English Heritage Book of New Ghost Stories Winterson, Jeanette; Perry Sarah; Porter, Max; et al

In the winter of 2016 English Heritage sent some of the UK’s finest contemporary writers to stay at different sites of historical importance across the UK. From Dover Castle to York’s Cold War Bunker their experiences informed their chilling creations.

Eight authors, eight ghost stories, eight unsettling, supernatural creations set loose in time for Halloween.

With stories by Kate Clanchy, Mark Haddon, Andrew Hurley, Stuart Evers, Max Porter, Sarah Perry, Kamila Shamsie, Jeanette Winterson and an introduction from Andrew Martin.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 8 ghost stories from acclaimed writers such as Sarah Perry, Jeanette Winterston, Andrew Hurley and Max Porter.

• Each ghost story based on an English Heritage site, with events and press to support launch.

• Historic and atmospheric settings; from Audley End to Pendennis Castle, cold war bunkers to Hadrian’s Wall.

ISBN 13: 9781910463734, 256pp p/b, £12.99 Published by SEPTEMBER PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Romance

GOING DARK The Lost Platoon #1 McCarty, Monica

Dean Baylor is supposed to be lying low and not drawing attention to himself while keeping an eye on the sea channels around Scotland. But he can’t turn his back on any woman in danger, especially one he can’t seem to keep his hands off of. As a threat from the eco-terrorists intensifies, Dean’s obligations to his brothers-in-arms and the woman he’s falling for pull him into conflict.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First in a new series about a top secret SEAL Team 9 who ‘go dark’ and scatter across the globe.

• A new genre from best-selling author Monica McCarthy, who is best known for her Scottish historical romances.

• A modern-day version of Rome’s famous lost 9th Legion, a 16-man platoon goes on a mission and vanishes without trace.

ISBN 13: 9780399587702, 352pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

PEARL TONGUE The Dallas Diamonds Series #1 Bentley, Tyrone

With a drug addict mother and a drug lord father, Aphtan learns how to fend for herself at an early age. Being the princess of an empire has its perks - until her father gets arrested. Aphtan does what she has to do to take care of her mother and herself.

But when her schemes prove problematic, she turns to a new hustle: dancing at Pearl Tongue, the most notorious strip club in Texas. And she loves it, until her new man makes her stop. Now she must choose between him and a new life in the arms of his brother...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tyrone Bentley is an exciting new and prolific author - this is the first book in a dazzling new series!

• The worlds and characters in his novels are inspired by real world experiences and his writing blazes with authenticity.

• Set in the 1980s, the book explores the beginnings of the crack epidemic in Dallas.

• It explores the life of a drug kingpin’s daughter and covers issues like drug overdoses, gang violence and hustling.

ISBN 13: 9781496715180, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

PERFECT PRESENT, THE

Alers, Rochelle; Hodges, Cheris & Yaye, Pamela

In these three stories by three popular authors, three different women find themselves in unexpected situations at Christmas time. Whether it’s being stranded with a stranger in a storm, reconnecting with a now-dreamy childhood friend, or running into a sexy sports agent while full of holiday misery, these three stories offer readers some delightful seasonal romance.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fresh, modern stories that will appeal to readers of romance and women’s fiction.

• The stories all have crossover appeal to an urban fiction audience because of the edgy and spunky characters.

• Pamela Yaye is a popular Harlequin author who is new to the Dafina family fans new and old will be thrilled!

• For fans of Brenda Jackson - these authors write similarly captivating, sexy stories about love.

ISBN 13: 9781496710185, 368pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Black Interest

Fiction - Black Interest

END OF THE LINE

JOHNSON SISTERS, THE

J-Rite is one hundred percent black-hearted. New to the city of Grand Rapids but not new to making money, she was born a straight gangster. The pintsized exotic dancer-turned-street hustler is caught up in living the ‘Black American Hood Dream.’ She has no off button or filter when it comes to getting paid. With a team of murder-minded goons ready to do nothing but win, win, win, J-Rite makes enemies of everyone, including the man she loves, all because they dare to stand in the way of her being on top.

The five Johnson sisters are a disparate bunch; if one thinks happiness is all about being easy-going at least one of the others will passionately believe that it’s all about striving to achieve long term goals, if one thinks there’s nothing worse than marriage another will think there’s nothing better. Can the sisters stop wrangling over these theoretical points for long enough to notice the serious threats being posed to their families by malign outside forces, or will this tight knit bunch start to unravel?

Hernandez, Treasure

KEY SELLING POINTS • A standalone novel from the pen of urban lit superstar Treasure Hernandez.

• Hernandez co-authored #2 and #3 of Carl Weber’s New York Times bestselling Family Business series (Urban).

• Continues to thoughtfully discuss many of the themes covered in Hernandez’s Obsession series (Urban, also available).

• A gripping page-turner with well-realised characters and sticky situations.

ISBN 13: 9781622865826, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Hendreson, Tresser

KEY SELLING POINTS • A relatable story about a family with seemingly nothing in common trying to stay together despite the odds.

• Shows how strong a family bond can be when compromise is involved.

• Intense, hilarious and sexy with drama on every level!

• Henderson is the author of the popular My Man’s Best Friend series (Urban).

• All of the My Man’s Best Friend books are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781622865406, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

Fiction - Black Interest

FAMILY BUSINESS 3, THE

MY HUSBAND’S MISTRESS

A Family Business Novel Weber, Carl & Hernandez, Treasure

Renaissance Collection Williams, Racquel

Vegas Duncan is released from prison in time for his brother Junior’s engagement to Sonya Brown.

Unfortunately, Junior’s attempt at happiness comes to a screeching halt when Sonya’s ex-husband, the mysterious Brother X, and his army of Muslim hit men declares war on the Duncan clan. Once again the Duncan family is wrapped up in the drama, intrigue, and nonstop action that fans have come to expect from this powerful series.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third instalment in the Family Business series co-authored by New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber.

• Treasure Hernandez brings her own fanbase and unique touch to the novel.

• Fans of the genre will be unable to resist this Hernandez-Weber dream team!

• The success of the Carl Weber Presents series by a wide range of authors demonstrates his pull in this market.

ISBN 13: 9781622865703, 384pp p/b, £6.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

Hassan is a self-proclaimed ladies’ man with his eyes set on the prize. He has managed to get into the lives of two women - his wife, Destiny, and his mistress, Imani. His mistress is a gold-digging, self-serving side chick, determined to be with her married lover even if it means losing everything.

However, after putting years of hard work and her hard-earned money into building her husband’s firm, Destiny doesn’t plan to forgo all the benefits without a fight. When Hassan is charged with the murder of his mistress, he learns that that living the double life is not what it’s cracked up to be.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An intense, wild ride through the lives of three characters in a deadly love triangle.

• Shows the mess that can happen when you keep secrets and tell lies.

• As much a tale of redemption as of high drama.

• Began life as a popular self-published novel - fans will be glad to see it finally in print!

ISBN 13: 9781622865369, 400pp p/b, £8.99Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

HOW CAN I BE DOWN? Hampton, Brenda

As he struggles to control his drug empire and keep his girlfriend in check, Kiley Jacoby Abrams has the next several months cut out for him. If that’s not enough, he’s got more setbacks than one man can handle; Kiley’s life is full of secrets from the past, and for as long as he can remember, he’s been running from a life of crime. Kiley realizes that trouble is his middle name. His fight to turn his life around doesn’t last for long. When a new love interests comes knocking at his door, she offers Kiley a life of stability - one that may lead him straight to the devil’s lonely hell.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A tale of love and betrayal that will keep readers completely spellbound.

• Brenda Hampton’s characters are authentic and colourful.

• Hampton is something of a superstar on the urban lit scene. She has a large and growing - fanbase.

• She is an Essence bestselling author and has won several awards for her fiction.

ISBN 13: 9781622865390, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

SHARING THE SHEETS Weber, Natalie

After eight years together, Regina is craving some attention from her boyfriend, Mark. With no kids and stuck with a square of a man who has no intentions of marrying her, she makes a decision that will only bring drama into her once predictable life. Regina’s sudden cold shoulder toward Mark makes him wonder if his love has changed her mind about spending the rest of their lives together. Afraid, Mark disregards his anti-marriage beliefs and pops the ultimate question. Will he regret his decision or will secrets of his own make their way into the light?

KEY SELLING POINTS • A compelling read about a woman eager to marry her noncommittal boyfriend.

• Explores differing views of marriage and how they can affect a relationship.

• The books of Natalie Weber’s Bi-Curious series were selected by Black Expressions.

• Natalie Weber was nominated for best erotica by The African American Literary Awards in 2012.

ISBN 13: 9781622865383, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Fiction - Black Interest

SILENCE IS GOLDEN A Side Chick Novel Katt

Charles and Mary Bivens are at a fork in the road. They’ve been exposed to alternative lifestyles, blatant infidelity, and a general disrespect for their marriage, and the two of them decide divorce is the only possible answer.

Ebony, who happens to be both the husband’s deranged girlfriend and the wife’s over-the-top bit-on-the-side, has other plans. She has grown accustomed to living large off both Charles and Mary’s individual pockets, and is not willing to take a financial loss, even if that means revealing secrets, telling lies, blackmail, and if it comes down to it, even murder.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the author of The Side Chick (Urban Books, 2017).

• Katt has been touted as a rising star in Urban fiction by bestselling author Carl Weber.

• A fast-paced and sultry page-turner.

ISBN 13: 9781622865789, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

SYNDICATE 2, THE Carl Weber Presents Brick & Storm

Fiction - Black Interest

WHEN LOYALTY DIES, SO DOES LOVE Renaissance Collection Brown-Newton, Dorothy

Growing up in New York, Tasha always knew she could do anything with her childhood friends, Jai and Ursula, by her side. Now she’s finding out that with more money comes more problems. Her friendship is tested when the drama of lies, deceit, and murder unfolds, and her relationship with the love of her life, Rellz, is also threatened when they find themselves keeping secrets from each other.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This title was previously self-published as part of the When Loyalty Dies, So Does Love series.

• From the author of Obsessive Behavior Saga (Urban Books, 2017).

• Dorothy Brown-Newton is an internet sensation with multiple titles sold on Amazon.

• She has a growing fanbase that will be excited to see her work now available in print!

ISBN 13: 9781622865345, 400pp p/b, £8.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Gay Interest Erotica

After finding out their beloved foster mother was the head of an international drug gang, the McPhearson siblings must hit the ground running in order to keep the Syndicate and themselves alive. Attacked on all fronts, it’s a struggle to keep the family normal while following the plans of their dead mother. The Syndicate is growing, and Javon is determined to bring in new blood while looking for those who killed Claudette. Will the McPhearson clan fall in order for the Syndicate to rise, or will the truth end the legacy before it can even begin?

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

• From the authors of the popular Hood Misfits series (also available from Turnaround).

• Like all of their books, The Syndicate is filled with sex, love, lies and lust.

• The success of Narcos (Netflix) demonstrates the appetite for stories about drug empires in the UK. • A third book is planned for the series, to be released in November 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781622864959, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

TROUBLE IN THE WHITE HOUSE A Black President Novel Hampton, Brenda

The President and First Lady Raynetta Jefferson seem to be back on track. She has managed to hurdle over her husband’s affairs, but her mother-in-law continues to be the real thorn in her side. Meanwhile President Jefferson has his mind on his job. Sweeping guncontrol legislation has been passed, and terrorism is being dealt with in a major way. The president is riding high from his multiple accomplishments, until he’s told about a son he never knew he had, who has been classified as a dangerous terrorist. The shocking news brings the president to his knees.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The hotly anticipated sequel to Black President (Urban Books, 2017).

• A sexy, bold novel about a fictional black president and the mayhem this causes.

• An exploration of what happens when many strong personalities collide in high-stakes politics!

• A highly-addictive read with plenty of sizzling moments - and a very sexy protagonist.

• Brenda Hampton was named a Favourite Female Fiction Writer in Upscale magazine and is a firm fan favourite.

ISBN 13: 9781622865802, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

DADDY OBSESSION Gay Erotic Stories Lemieux, Jonathan

Why are daddies so exciting? Is it their big belly covered with grey fur or their chiselled bodies marked with experience? Is it their penetrating gaze, or maybe the power they have in the bedroom while abusing a boy’s sundry cavities? It’s difficult to put a finger on what makes them so attractive, so seductive, so intriguing. This book is a collection of gay erotic short stories that explore the visceral need to have sweaty sex with daddies of all kinds, from muscled to bigboned, and of all ages and backgrounds.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of short stories exploring the desire to have sex with sweaty daddies.

• Breathtakingly sexy and sophisticated gay erotic fiction - unlike many things already on the market.

• There is a gap in the market for erotica centered in the daddy subculture that this collection more than fills!

• Based on the author’s own personal experience, which makes each story even sexier.

ISBN 13: 9783959853408, 208pp p/b, £11.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East

Graphic Novel

ARCHIE VOL. 4

Waid, Mark & Fish, Veronica

The all-new ARCHIE adventure continues! Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The book captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie’s original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character’s all-ages appeal.

If classic Archie is a Saturday morning cartoon, this new series is prime time!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features two of the most popular and acclaimed creators in comic books today.

• Stories appeal to the modern comic book audience with a hilarious spin on these timeless characters.

• Features bonus content including scripts, sketches and variant covers.

• Over 2 billion Archie comics & books have been sold and over 12 million Archie apps downloaded.

• An Archie TV adaptation, Riverdale, is currently streaming on Netflix.

ISBN 13: 9781682559703, 144pp p/b, £14.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Graphic Novel

IT’S COLD IN THE RIVER AT NIGHT Potts, Alex

Somewhere, in an isolated corner of Western Europe, Carl and Rita rent a house on stilts. Due to the pressures of spending so much time only in each other’s company, cracks in their relationship start to appear. To relieve the pressure and secretly hoping to meet someone he can look up to who will take him on as an apprentice, Carl embarks on a search for the last remaining practitioner of an ancient local tradition. His quest brings him to a craftsman who is very different to the type of man he was hoping to find.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautifully executed psychological drama with a protagonist pushed to the brink of his sanity.

• The much-anticipated follow-up to Alex Potts’ popular last comic A Quiet Disaster (Avery Hill, 2014).

• A Quiet Disaster was described as ‘...a beguilingly nihilistic piece of idiosyncratic storytelling’ by Broken Frontier.

• Alex Potts has contributed to a number of anthologies including Dirty Rotten Comics, Off Life, and The Comix Reader.

ISBN 13: 9781910395318, 84pp p/b, £9.99 Published by AVERY HILL PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

SHOWTIME

Cosse, Antoine

Literary and accessible, Showtime represents standalone, visual storytelling at its absolute best.

Antoine Cosse’s cinematic tale of a world-famous magician known only as ‘M’ blurs the lines between what is real and what is a trick. His complex narrative draws on recent lines of public intellectual enquiry into the power of collective memory, how myth and fable can be used to construct identity, and whether individual psychology can ever effect objective reality. Meanwhile, his illustrations simply astonish.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Psychological thriller meets magical realism.

• Thoughtfully addresses violence, loneliness and the vulnerability of memory in the face of staunchly-held beliefs.

• Visually references the architecture of London and Paris, the cinematic storytelling of Carrax and Malick, and the photo • Part of a wider publishing project by Breakdown Press to bring the very best of European comics to the UK market.

ISBN 13: 9781911081029, 176pp p/b, £14.99 Published by BREAKDOWN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

TRENT VOL. 1: THE DEAD MAN Leo & Rodolphe

Sergeant Philip Trent is a ‘Mountie’, a member of the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police. At the end of the 19th century, it’s up to him and his fellow officers to criss-cross the vast open spaces of Canada to maintain law and order. Sent after a small-time killer, he finds himself saving the beautiful Agnes from a pack of hungry wolves. The young woman has come from the city to find her missing half-brother. Against his better judgement, Trent agrees to help her...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Published in English for the first time!

• A story set in the other, too often ignored country of the American frontier: Canada.

• The expressive and realistic art of the creator of The Worlds of Aldebaran, teamed up for the first time with Rodolphe.

• With its solitary, dogged lawman, Trent is a true Western in the purest tradition.

ISBN 13: 9781849183611, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 8 OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 Whedon, Joss

Series creator Joss Whedon brought Buffy the Vampire Slayer back to life with this comics-only follow-up to Season 7 of the television show. Aptly named Season 8, these comics are the official sequel to Buffy and continue where the live-action series left off with the Slayer, her friends, and their ongoing challenge to fight the forces of darkness. This oversized omnibus edition is one of two volumes that will contain the entirety of Season 8.

It includes the first four arcs of the series along with one-shots and short stories.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An oversized Buffy omnibus collecting the first half of season 8, continuing where the TV show left off!

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the biggest cult hits of the last fifty years with fans across the globe.

• Joss Whedon is hands-down one of the most iconic cult creators of the last 50 years.

• Whedon chose Dark Horse to continue the Buffy run in comic format after the TV show ended.

• Features all the characters fans have come to know and love -both supernatural and mortal!

ISBN 13: 9781630089412, 592pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

DARK HORSE BOOK OF HORROR, THE Mignola, Mike

The Dark Horse Book of Horror is a comic anthology of some of comics’ best writers. Mike Mignola, Hellboy, and a roster of great creators and characters explore the dark corners of the horror genre in 35 stories of witchcraft, ghosts, and the risen dead. Also includes illustrated classic stories by legendary horror authors, and interviews with experts in the occult fields.Collects: Dark Horse Book of Monsters, the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft, the Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, and the Dark Horse Book of the Dead.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An in-depth, thorough and unmissable anthology that explores every dark corner of the horror genre through comics!

• Features some of comics’ most popular creators, including Mike Mignola, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson and Gary Gianni.

• As well as horror stories, the anthology features interviews with experts in the occult fields, including a witch.

• Published just in time for Halloween.

• A must-have companion for any horror fan as well as a wild ride for anyone who is interested in comics.

ISBN 13: 9781506703725, 368pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

DARK HORSE COMICS/ DC COMICS: THE MASK

Arcudi, John; Grant, Alan; Gilroy, Henry; Mahnke, Doug

Between 1991 and 2007 Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics collaborated on an unprecedented level, pitting their top franchises against one another in no-holdsbarred throwdowns! In this collection of DC Comics crossovers, Dark Horse brings never republished material featuring a host of heroes back to fans in a single volume. This volume features The Mask, The Grifter, and The Joker in crossover action!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics crossovers have become the stuff of legend.

• For more than 15 years the comics giants pitted their top characters against one another, and the result is epic.

• Now Dark Horse is publishing new editions of these amazing crossover stories.

• Perfect for fans of character-driven comics, superheroes, and the iconic 90’s The Mask movie!

ISBN 13: 9781630089443, 256pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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EMPOWERED DELUXE EDITION VOLUME 3 Warren, Adam

Behold, fools! Yet another towering stockpile of much-vaunted Sexy Superhero Comedy looms nigh! Adam Warren’s Empowered Deluxe Edition Volume 3 collects betwixt its Covers Most Hard the kind of silliness, sensuality, and sporadic seriousness Empowered fans have come to know and love! This colossal cornucopia further boasts a bounteous bevy of rarely seen bonus treasures galore, such as Sketches Most Saucy, Artwork Unpublished, Vainglorious Notes from the Auteur, and far more still! Release your inner Demonwolf, mortals... IF YOU DARE! KEY SELLING POINTS • The long-awaited third volume in Dark Horse’s Empowered Deluxe Edition series!

• A tome so massive that even the superpowered can barely lift it!

• Featuring outrageous steamy cape-and-tights comedy.

• Adam Warren is writer/artist of the Dirty Pair comics, and writer of Livewires, Gen13, and Iron Man: Hypervelocity.

• Warren is credited as one of the first commercial American creators to be influence by the manga style.

ISBN 13: 9781506704524, 661pp h/b, £49.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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COSPLAYERS: PERFECT COLLECTION Shaw, Dash

Cosplayers is cartoonist Dash Shaw’s ode to that defining element of fandom. Artfully celebrating both the culture’s obvious theatricality and uniquely D.I.Y. beauty, as well as its often awkward conflation of fantasy and reality, Cosplayers explores these delicate psychological balancing acts via a series of interconnected short stories surrounding two young women, Annie and Verti who combine their love of cosplaying with their love of popular culture. A expanded, updated edition to coincide with the release of Dash Shaw’s 2017 feature film, My Entire High School is Sinking Into the Sea. KEY SELLING POINTS • An expanded edition of the distinctive, instant classic from one of the most acclaimed voices of his generation.

• Publication will coincide with the release of Shaw’s feature film, which delighted audiences at 2016 film festivals.

• The film will star Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph, and Susan Sarandon.

• Cosplay and nerd culture has crept into the mainstream over recent years, with cosplayers profiled in major media.

• Features over 30 pages of new material, including the original High school Sinking story that inspired the film.

ISBN 13: 9781683960409, 180pp p/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

Graphic Novel

FRED THE CLOWN IN...

THE IRON DUCHESS

HARD BOILED (SECOND EDITION)

Miller, Frank & Darrow, Geof

Carl Seltz is a suburban insurance investigator, a loving husband, and devoted father. Nixon is a berserk, homicidal tax collector racking up mind-boggling body counts in a diseased urban slaughterhouse. Unit Four is the ultimate robot killing machine and the last hope of the future’s enslaved mechanical servants. And they’re all the same psychotic entity.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New hardcover edition of this classic graphic novel, with a new introduction from Frank Miller.

• Frank Miller is one of the world’s most respected comic artists whose work includes the Sin City series.

• Art by Geof Darrow, whose Shaolin Cowboy (Dark Horse) is also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506701073, 136pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

Langridge, Roger

This nearly wordless romp from master cartoonist Roger Langridge is the author’s paean to the silent, heartbreaking slapstick comedies or the teens and ‘20s, spun for a contemporary audience, starring his most popular character. It finds our hero Fred pitching the woo to a lovely equestrian. But with matrimony-minded fathers, boorish beaus, and malicious mad scientists interfering at every opportunity, what’s a clown - and his faithful pig companion - to do?

KEY SELLING POINTS • An ode to the silent, slapstick films of the 1920s featuring a sad, screwball clown!

• A nearly wordless comic featuring black-and-white artwork that pays tribute to early cinema.

• Langridge’s artwork specifically evokes the films of Buster Keaton, especially The General.

• Fred himself is a loveable character that readers will be laughing at as much as sympathising with.

• Langridge has garnered praise for his takes on licenced properties such as The Muppet Show and Betty Boop.

ISBN 13: 9781683960430, 96pp p/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

BLOODY CARDINAL, THE Sala, Richard

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The reign of terror is over and the mad master criminal, known as The Bloody Cardinal, is presumed to be dead. After a long spree of violence and destruction, he was trapped by police in an abandoned asylum which burnt to the ground. The charred remains found in the ashes were presumed to have been his. However, he left behind a journal which has become highly sought after by some very obsessive and dangerous individuals. The hunt for The Bloody Cardinal’s diary has been tied to a string of violent, unsolved murders.

Who is behind these crimes?

KEY SELLING POINTS • A witty, clever horror comic full of Richard Sala’s finely tuned dialogue and wordplay.

• Sala’s artwork is instantly recognisable and lovingly rendered.

• An ideal read for readers who enjoy their comics with a literary edge, but also a perfect comic for horror fans!

• The Bloody Cardinal is a hilarious yet twisted character who steers the narrative - even from the grave.

ISBN 13: 9781683960379, 92pp p/b, £14.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

GROSZ

Fiske, Lars

George Grosz (1893-1959) was a German fine artist, cartoonist, and teacher who drew from pop culture, was active in the Dada and New Objectivist movements, and was an influence for artists like Ben Shahn. Here, his biography is beautifully executed Lars Fiske. Symbolically, Fiske uses two colours - red for Berlin, and green for New York, where Grosz would flee from Nazi Germany. Fiske’s thoughtful Grosz is a far cry from the plodding pedantry of the graphic hagiographies that earnestly clutter library shelves; it’s a work of art in its own right.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An artful, beautifully executed biography of George Grosz, the most famous caricaturist of the Weimar Republic.

• At once a piece of art history, a comic book, and a work of art.

• Symbolically uses two colours to represent Grosz’s life in Berlin (red) and New York (green).

• This use of colour makes up for the lack of words and renders the comic incredibly striking and poignant.

• Creator Lars Fiske won the Norwegian government’s Best Book of the Year prize in 2003.

ISBN 13: 9781683960416, 80pp h/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Graphic Novel

JOHNNY APPLESEED

Buhle, Paul & Van Sciver, Noah

A graphic biography of John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed, who is the stuff of legend; he spread the seeds of apple trees from Pennsylvania to Indiana.

Along with apple trees, he offered the seeds of nonviolence and vegetarianism, good relations with the indigenous peoples, and peace among the settlers.

He was one of the New World’s earliest followers of the Swedish theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. The story of John Chapman is a counter-narrative to the glorification of violence, conquest, and prevailing notions of how the West was won.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first (and only) graphic biography of an America legend, who planted trees and spread peace in times of War. • Offers an alternative history that goes against all the glorification of violence of the American Frontier.

• Written by a senior lecturer at Brown University and illustrated by a prolific and acclaimed graphic novelist.

• A valuable addition to American history.

• Graphic biographies are becoming increasingly popular with comic fans and general readers alike.

ISBN 13: 9781683960447, 112pp h/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

LIFE AND DEATH OF FRITZ THE CAT, THE Crumb, Robert

Fritz, a frisky cat, was Robert Crumb’s first great character and continues to be, after Mr. Natural, his second best-known creation. But for Crumb, Fritz was too successful and after the release of an animated movie (which he hated) the plug was pulled on this iconic feline. Fantagraphics have now brought together a comprehensive collection of the adventures of this crazy cat - the new hardcover edition includes an introduction from Crumb, sketchbook pages and more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fritz the Cat made Robert Crumb famous and remains one of his most popular characters - against Crumb’s will.

• Robert Crumb is considered to be one of the greatest and most iconic comic artists of all time.

• Acts an ideal companion volume to The Book of Mr. Natural (Fantagraphics, 2016).

• Features an introduction from Crumb and rare sketchbook pages.

ISBN 13: 9781606994801, 96pp h/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

PEPPY IN THE WILD WEST Herge

Created by Herge, the titan of European comics, when he was drawing the first few Tintin adventures, Peppy in the Wild West is a light-hearted, freewheeling, farcical, and briskly-paced adventure featuring anthropomorphic characters and some of the loopiest takes on tried and true tropes of the Old West that you’ve ever seen. This is the first publication of Peppy in the Wild West, and the first English translation since 1969.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the first collection of Peppy in the Wild West and the only English Translation since 1969.

• Offers some of the loopiest takes on the tried and tested tropes of the Wild West ever seen!

• Tintin is a hugely iconic comic character with diehard fans around the world.

• When it comes to European comics, Herge is perhaps the most famous (and controversial) name in the canon.

• An ideal volume for the many Tintin collectors in the UK, as well as anyone interested in comics and their history.

ISBN 13: 9781683960478, 56pp h/b, £14.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

HALLOWEEN TALES Filippi, Denis-Pierre & Boiscommun, Olivier

In Halloween, immerse yourself in the great book of the night. And if, at a street corner, you meet a ghost, take a walk with him. You may just recognize him and if melancholy torments you - he could be the one to make you smile again. Then, in The Book of Jack, braving a haunted house, young Jack discovers a mysterious book, a book that tells the story of his life. But what dark twists could others write into the blank pages that remain? Finally, in The Story of Joe, a solitary boy finds refuge with the creatures of the night...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Halloween Tales in time for Halloween.

• Art reminiscent of Tim Burton films.

• 3 stories in 1! Halloween, The Book of Jack and The Story of Joe! ISBN 13: 9781594656545, 160pp h/b, £20.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

THE RETREAT

Wazem, Pierre & Tirabosco, Tom

A lyrical and touching tale of friendship put to the test amid death, mourning, and nostalgia. Two friends take off for a weekend getaway to a remote mountain area to reminisce about their third friend, now gone. From mundane conversations to intimate confidences, the two remaining pals remember their departed companion, their unique friendship, and all those things that are often left unsaid, but that remain floating in the silence.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the 2009 Angouleme award-winning team that created La Fin du Monde!

• Pierre Wazem has won the Topffer Prize, Palmares Prix International and Ecumenical Jury of Comics Prize at Angouleme.

• Both Pierre Wazem and Tom Tirabosco received the Topffer Prize from the City of Geneva.

ISBN 13: 9781594656156, 112pp p/b, £12.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

FIFTY FREAKIN’ YEARS OF THE FABULOUS FURRY FREAK BROTHERS Shelton, Gilbert

Yes!! It is 50 years since the world’s best-loved and best-known underground comic characters first appeared in The Rag in Austin, Texas. Now published in 16 languages and with global sales of over 40 million copies. This souvenir extravaganza contains brand new strips: Phineas becomes a Suicide Bomber, Franklin got his Gun, Fat Freddy gets Religion, and more Freak Brothers short strips.

Also included are an up to date interview with Shelton and a gallery of Freak Brothers parody strips by Robert Crumb, Hunt Emerson and more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 50th anniversary edition celebrating the classic underground comic, Freak Brothers.

• Completely new stories.

• Includes an interview with Shelton and gallery homages from celebrated cartoonists.

• Gilbert Shelton is as near as comics have come to producing a natural comedic genius’ - Alan Moore ISBN 13: 9780861662616, 64pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KNOCKABOUT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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TALKING TO GINA

Graphic Novel

ZOMBILLENIUM SET, VOL. 1-3

Hainsworth, Ottilie

Talking to Gina is a love letter to a dog who came into a family’s life and turned it upside down. It will resonate with anyone who has ever had a pet and is a must-read for anyone who is thinking of getting one. Beautiful, moving, funny, poetic, it will make you laugh and cry.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Unusual contribution to the pet book market, filling a real gap: there aren’t many gift books that address bereavement.

• Will appeal to readers of Off the Leash by Rupert Fawcett.

• Small, square, paperback with flaps will make the perfect gift for dog lovers.

• Lifewriting and daily diary drawing is an important part of the graphic novel market.

• Author has extensively road-tested Talking to Gina with potential readers and incorporated feedback.

ISBN 13: 9781908434982, 240pp h/b, £9.99 Published by MYRIAD EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

PRIDE OF THE DECENT MAN

de Pins, Arthur

Specially priced set of the 3 volumes out in this bestselling series, inspiration for a feature length animated film in production! Francis von Bloodt, vampire, a good family man, manages the horror theme park Zombillenium. They don’t just hire anyone, at Zombillenium: mere mortals need not apply, the park works only with genuine werewolves, vampires and zombies. This is what Aurelian gets to discover as, burnt out, deceived by his wife, he ends up hired in spite of himself in this strange business.

Gretchen, a plucky trainee witch, helps him get around...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Specially priced set of the bestselling series, which has been the inspiration for a feature length animated film!

• The Zombillenium series was given the prestigious Angouleme Fauve Award for best youth comic in France in 2012.

• High praise from multiple outlets, such as, MTV Geek and the Booklist.

• Arthur de Pins has excellent comedic timing and creates great comedic expressions. A real find!’ - MTV Geek ISBN 13: 9781681121154, 144pp h/b, £34.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Kirsch, T.J.

In a sleepy New England town, Andrew Peters is born into an abusive family. As he grows older, he seems to be on the right track, using writing as his outlet - but his best friend Whitey is always around pulling him in the opposite direction. Andrew eventually lands himself in prison, and shortly thereafter, learns he has a daughter. The shock resolves him to a path of redemption and an attempt to live his life as a decent man.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Strong themes of family and identity, and how one can turn their life around.

• Created by T.J. Kirsch who has previously created populated comics such as, So Buttons.

• I’m greatly enjoying this comic. Thoughtful and emotive. Go. Read.’ -Van Jensen, writer of The Flash (DC).

ISBN 13: 9781681121208, 96pp h/b, £17.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

STREAK OF CHALK Prado, Miguelanxo

On the occasion of NBM’s 40th anniversary, a classic back in print! A small streak of an island in the Atlantic. On no map. In heavy summer heat. One general store with a woman and her taciturn boy. A lighthouse with no light. Memories and messages graffitied on the pier wall. A chance encounter with a beautiful elusive woman. A Murder. Or was it?

Nothing seems completely real. Only the graffitied memories are constant.

KEY SELLING POINTS • In celebration of NBM’s 40th anniversary comes a classic back in print!

• Written by one of Spain’s best comic authors and is one of the most pioneering graphic novels NBM ever published.

• A mysterious multifaceted novel steeped in magical realism that can be read a number of different ways!

ISBN 13: 9781681121161, 88pp h/b, £17.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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BREAKS VOL. 1

Vieceli, Emma & Ryden, Malin

Cortland Hunt has made some dangerous mistakes.

Now he’s waiting quietly for those mistakes to catch up with him. Ian Tanner coasts through life denying the spark of anger beneath his laid back exterior.

When school politics and personal lives become a battleground, the pair find that what they share may just be their only safe haven. Bringing the world of LGBT young adult fiction into the realm of comic books, and collecting the first arc of the acclaimed weekly web series (2014-2016).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Appeals to readers of YA, Coming-of-Age stories.

• Appeals to lesbian, gay and bisexual readers.

• A romance that isn’t sentimental.

• Publication of prologue indicates it appeals to both genders equally.

ISBN 13: 9781908030214, 152pp p/b, £15.99 Published by SOARING PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Manga

VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOL. 26

Kikuchi, Hideyuki & Amano, Yoshitaka

In a fleeting last breath, a beautiful woman on her deathbed hands a strange gemstone to D and asks that he deliver it to her sister in a remote North Sea fishing village. As D cuts across never-ending expanses of Frontier in search of his seaside destination, he is relentlessly attacked by wave after wave of mercenary and monster... all employed by the man who murdered the young girl. In order to grant a dying wish, D must find a way to keep this priceless jewel out of everyone’s covetous reach, and all without sacrificing his own life!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Available for the first time in English anywhere, this continues an immensely successful series.

• More than 17 million Vampire Hunter D titles are in print worldwide.

• Creator Hideyuki Kikuchi is one of Japan’s leading horror authors.

• The Vampire Hunter D stories have spawned two feature-length movies, a comic book adaption and a manga series.

• Other Vampire D titles are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781506701998, 180pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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ATTACK ON TITAN: COLOSSAL EDITION 4 Isayama, Hajime

In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what’s left of the human race has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. People believe their 100-metre-high walls will protect them from the Titans, but the sudden appearance of an immense Titan is about to change everything.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This omnibus edition collects the next five Attack on Titan volumes on higherquality paper.

• The 26-episode anime adaptation is one of the biggest hits of the modern anime era with a second season due out in 2016 • This is currently the bestselling manga series in the western world, with over 500,000 English copies sold.

• Attack on Titan 1 was the winner of the 2011 Kodansha Manga Award (Shonen).

• An Attack on Titan / Marvel crossover comic was released in November 2014 featuring Spider-Man and The Avengers.

ISBN 13: 9781632364647, 944pp p/b, £42 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

CELLS AT WORK! 5 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! Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to get her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she’s not alone... she’s got a whole human body’s worth of cells ready to help out!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fun and fast-paced manga that has some education elements.

• Unique setting and appealing characters will draw readers of upbeat shonen manga like Fairy Tail (Kodansha).

• The one-shot that was the basis for the series won the Sirius New Age Award for excellent manga from a new author.

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

• Considered a title with franchise potential by Kodansha.

ISBN 13: 9781632364265, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

COMPLEX AGE 6 Sakuma, Yui

Twentysomething temp worker Nagisa Kataura lives like an average young woman but she has a secret life. When she’s not sitting at her day job, she spends most of her time transforming into her favourite anime and manga characters through the art of cosplay. Worried about being thought childish and nerdy, Nagisa struggles to keep her hobby a secret.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the few Japanese manga series to be told from the point of view of a female otaku (superfan).

• Dramatic storyline that gives readers a real impression of what life as a cosplayer is really like.

• For fans of Manga Dogs (Kodansha; also available from Turnaround).

• Initially started as a one-shot comic in the Tetsuya Chiba Award, and became the only entry that year to be serialised.

• With cosplay on the rise throughout the world, this manga is sure to have huge appeal.

ISBN 13: 9781632364685, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

DESCENDING STORIES: SHOWA GENROKU RAKUGO SHINJU 3 Kumota, Haruko

A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an exconvict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Has been adapted into an anime series that is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.

• A second season of the anime is due out in January 2017.

• Translated by author and academic Matt Alt founder of AltJapan in collaboration with the Japan Rakugo Association.

• Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga.

• Won an Excellence Award for manga at the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival.

ISBN 13: 9781632364715, 192pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

FAIRY TAIL 62 Mashima, Hiro

17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician’s guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician’s guild and the heroes’ adventure together begins.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Since its first volume in 2008, Fairy Tail has been a popular series and is now an institution among comic fans.

• The anime adaptation is available on DVD in the UK from Manga UK. • New episodes of the anime are streamed every week on Crunchyroll.

ISBN 13: 9781632364753, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

FAIRY TAIL MASTER’S EDITION VOL. 5 Mashima, Hiro

Fairy Tail: Master’s Edition is an oversized collection of volumes 16-20 of the Fairy Tail manga series. With a huge page count and a bigger trim than the original paperbacks, the Master’s Edition contains the same material as the original volumes, but larger and on high-end paper.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The original Fairy Tail series is a New York Times bestseller and fan favourite series.

• This is a value-priced omnibus edition of five

volumes of Fairy Tail.

• Reproduces the original stories on high-end paper and includes colour pages.

ISBN 13: 9781632364777, TBCpp p/b, £34 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FRAU FAUST 1 Yamazaki, Kore

A century after a scholar made a deal with a devil in exchange for eternal life, the story of Faust has passed into legend. But the real Faust is not a stuffy professorial man, but a woman, still on the run with her homunculus servant. When the magnetic, bespectacled woman passes through a provincial town, she adds a young orphan named Marion, looking for an escape, to her group. The next stop: A church basement, where a disembodied demon’s arm lies sealed away, and an officer of the Inquisition name Lorenzo waits to spring a trap for the blasphemer...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Yamazaki’s previous series The Ancient Magus’ Bride has been a bestseller in the New York Times manga list.

• The Ancient Magus Bride has been adapted into a 3 part OVA available on Crunchyroll.

• An anime series of The Ancient Magus’ Bride from Wit Studio (Attack on Titan) is set for release in October 2017.

• Detailed and stylish artwork with bonus colour pages.

• Will appeal to fans of megahit Fullmetal Alchemist (Viz Media).

ISBN 13: 9781632364807, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

GENSHIKEN: SECOND SEASON 11 Kio, Shimoku

Welcome to the world of Genshiken, home of the true otaku - the Japanese term for ubergeek. This is the story of a group of friends who are all members of the most hardcore anime and manga club in Tokyo - and the boys and girls who love them. This sequel series to the original Genshiken introduces a wide range of female characters, updating the series to correspond to the ever- changing demographics of manga and anime fandom.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An in depth and knowingly humorous look at Japanese manga and anime fandom.

• The original series was adapted into a popular anime series that was broadcast in 2004 and 2007.

• The original series is currently being released in omnibus editions, which are also available from Turnaround.

• Described as ‘Friends for the otaku generation’ by UK Anime Network.

• The second Season was adapted into an anime in 2013 and is available on Crunchyroll.

ISBN 13: 9781632364821, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

IN/SPECTRE VOLUME 6

Shirodaira, Kyou & Katase, Chasiba

Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro’s personal life is a shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn’t have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fantastical mystery series for lovers of Noragami (Kodansha, also available).

• Episodic mysteries play out against an all-too-real teen love triangle.

• From the creator of Spiral (Yen Press) and The Record of a Fallen Vampire (Kodansha USA).

• For ages 13.

ISBN 13: 9781632364852, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

INTERVIEWS WITH MONSTER GIRLS 6 Petos

They were once feared and forced to live in the shadows. But as modern society grew more enlightened, human beings began to realise that monsters like succubi, dullahans and vampires deserve public services as much as anyone. Still, a girls’ high school for monsters? It sounds like a nightmare, but for one man it’s a dream job. Tetsuo has always been fascinated by ‘demi-humans,’ and a job opening for a biology teacher at this school is his chance to see them first-hand!

KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of the new ‘monster manga’ wave, including series like Ajin: DemiHuman (Vertical, also available).

• A rambunctious vampire, a headless girl and a demon co-worker are the three main characters in this series.

• Won 2nd prize in the 2016 DaVinci x NicoNico Next Manga Awards.

• An anime adaptation aired in January 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781632364876, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

KISS HIM, NOT ME 12 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. The once homely and overweight fangirl has become an overwhelmingly cute girl who now turns heads everywhere she goes. Now Kae has caught the attention of a group of handsome boys who all want to date her. But in the end Kae is still a fujoshi, and would get much more enjoyment out of seeing those boys make out with each other.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An anime adaptation is currently running and licensed for UK release from Anime Limited.

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

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

• Junko is a long time author of male-male romance comics for straight women.

• Kiss Him, Not Me is her first long-running series.

ISBN 13: 9781632364937, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

KISS ME AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT 1 Mikimoto, Rin

Hinana prizes her reputation as a serious high school student, too focused on getting into college to pay attention to boys. But she’s a secret fairytale romance freak, sneaking away from her studies to see A Roman Holiday and tucking pop idol magazines into her textbooks. When her celebrity crush comes to her school to film a TV episode, she has to pretend to be totally uninterested even as she desperately tries to get close to him. However, she’s not the only one who’s not what she appears... her dreamboat isn’t just a pretty face either!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Similar to past dryly-humorous shojo hits like My Little Monster (Kodansha also available from Turnaround).

• A sleeper hit in Japan from the same magazine as Kiss Him, Not Me! (Kodansha - also available from Turnaround).

• A unique art style with expressions and emotions expressed in a more humorous way than most shojo manga.

ISBN 13: 9781632364944, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NEKOGAHARA: STRAY CAT SAMURAI 3 Takei, Hiroyuki

In medieval Japan, a bell hanging on the collar is a sign that a cat has a master. Norachiyo’s bell hangs from his katana sheath, but he is nonetheless a stray - a ronin.

This one-eyed cat samurai travels across a dishonest world, cutting through pretense and deception with his blade. A gritty historical action story, starring samurai cats, Nekogahara will appeal to fans of everything from Japanese-flavored fantasy like Naruto (Viz Media) to more adult historical action like Lone Wolf and Cub (Dark Horse).

KEY SELLING POINTS • An all-new series from the creator of the bestselling series Shaman King, Hiroyuki Takei.

• Shaman King was adapted into a hit anime series that aired on Fox Kids/Jetix in the UK. • Takei has previously collaborated with US comic legend Stan Lee on the series Ultimo (Viz Media).

• Uses an art style that blends Japanese ink painting and street art, a la the anime classic Samurai Champloo.

• Flagship series in the brand-new Magazine Edge, already a big hit among readers.

ISBN 13: 9781632363978, 176pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

PRINCESS JELLYFISH 6 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).

• Winner of the 2010 Kodansha Manga Award for best shojo manga.

• Was adapted into an anime series in 2010 and is available in the UK from Kaze UK. ISBN 13: 9781632362322, 400pp p/b, £16.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

SEVEN DEADLY SINS 22, THE Suzuki, Nabaka

This manga series takes readers to the land of Britannia, a picturesque country ruled by the benevolent King Lyonnesse - or at least it was, until the king’s guard assassinated him and started a full-blown Holy War! Now the king’s only daughter Elizabeth must seek the aid of the dreaded warriors, the Seven Deadly Sins. Wrongly framed and sent into exile, they’re now the princess’s only hope to free the kingdom from the grip of the villainous Holy Knights!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha’s next big action hit, running in Shonen Magazine, home of Fairy Tail and Attack on Titan (also available).

• Has charted in the New York Times Manga Best Seller list.

• Winner of Best Shonen Manga Award at 39th Kodansha Manga Awards.

• Nominated for the Best Youth Comic Award at 42nd Angouleme International Comics Festival.

• Has been adapted into a hit anime series which is currently an exclusive to Netflix.

ISBN 13: 9781632365132, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

SWEETNESS AND LIGHTNING 8 Amagakure, Gido

Teacher Kouhei is a single father who is terrible at cooking. His adorable little daughter Tsumugi barely remembers the cooking of her mother, who’s passed away. But, then, the pair comes across a teenage girl eating rice balls and crying (in joy?) at the park. She takes Kouhei and Tsumugi to her mother’s restaurant, where they taste their first home-cooked meal in ages.

A tribute to the power of food to bind people together.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A cute, inventive new food-based manga.

• For fans of What Did You Eat Yesterday? (Vertical, also available from Turnaround).

• The series has sold over 200,000 copies in Japan.

• Has been adapted into an anime series that is streaming on Crunchyroll.

ISBN 13: 9781632365118, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

TOPPU GP 2

Fujishima, Kosuke

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: 9781632364524, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

TOPPU GP 3

Fujishima, Kosuke

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: 9781632365156, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Graphic Novel - Manga

Graphic Novel - Manga

WAITING FOR SPRING 2

FLYING WITCH 3

A sweet romantic story of a soft-spoken high school freshman and her quest to make friends, Waiting for Spring will delight fans of earnest, fun, and dramatic shojo like Kimi ni Todoke and Say I Love You. Mizuki is a shy girl about to enter high school, and vows to open herself up to new friendships. Of course, the four stars of the boys’ basketball team weren’t exactly the friends she had in mind! Yet, when they drop by the cafe where she works, the five quickly hit it off. Soon she’s been accidentally thrust into the spotlight, targeted by jealous girls.

Makoto returns to rural Japan to work on her magic after being away for six years. In her new home, she, along with her black cat Chito, share some of what she has learned as she gets used to living in a slower and more curious part of the country.

Anashin

KEY SELLING POINTS • Probably Kodansha’s most-anticipated shojo romance title and a major candidate for live-action or anime adaptation.

• Runs in Dessert, the same magazine as Say I Love You and My Little Monster (both Kodansha, also available).

• A dramatic romantic shojo title often mentioned in the same breath as hits like Boys Over Flowers and Honey and Clover.

ISBN 13: 9781632365170, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

WELCOME TO THE BALLROOM 7 Takeuchi, Tomo

Fujita has drifted through middle school aimlessly, unable to find friends or anything that can hold his attention. Then, one day, he’s attacked by a gang and saved by a mysterious man. But this isn’t a karate master. Fujita’s Mr. Miyagi is a ballroom dance instructor! Reluctantly, Fujita takes a few beginner classes, only to find his inspiration: an entrancing teenage dance prodigy named Shizuku.

It’s Fujita’s first step into the high-octane world of competitive dance!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Intriguing premise, frenetic action and badass characters will make this a must-read for shonen and shojo readers.

• One of the leading series in Monthly Shonen Magazine.

• The popularity of ballroom dancing in the UK has never been higher.

• The BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing attracts millions of viewers each year.

ISBN 13: 9781632365200, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

BLAME! 5

Nihei, Tsutomu

In a dystopian future, a complex network of machines has pushed humanity to the brink.

Robots known as the Builders continued to build a meaningless civilisation with no one to reside in it.

Soon these cities reach out to the outer planets, and another breed of life form emerges.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the most popular recent manga series receives a hardcover treatment from Vertical.

• BLAME! was the series that brought Tsutomu Nihei’s art and storytelling to a wider audience.

• Hardcover editions will be similar in style to Vertical’s library editions of Mobile Suit Gundam (also available).

• For fans of hard sci-fi manga series such as Planetes (Dark Horse, also available).

• A Blame! anime adaptation is due for release on Netflix in May 2017, under the Netflix originals umbrella.

ISBN 13: 9781942993810, 346pp p/b, £29.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Ishizuka, Chihiro

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new surreal, slice-of-life comedy for fans of Nichijou (Kodansha, also available).

• English anime series has been a hit on Crunchyroll, streaming since May 2016.

• At the forefront of the new comedy manga scene, an emerging genre which is gaining popularity.

ISBN 13: 9781945054112, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING 2: THE GLORY OF LOSERS Sumizawa, Katsuyuki & Ogasawara, Tomodumi

Following the actions of five fighter and their mobile suits (large robots made for destruction), Gundam Wing is a heavily political dramatic action work that is centred around a war between Earth and its surrounding colonies in space. A longtime hit of the Cartoon Network, Gundam Wing remains one of the most recognised Japanese titles in recent history spinning off a number of movie, books and model collections.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Since its anime premier in 1979, Mobile Suit Gundam has become one of the most successful sci-fi franchises ever.

• This is a retelling of one of the most popular instalments of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise.

• The original Mobile Suit Gundam Wing anime series aired on Toonami in the UK. • Includes coloured pages and extras from the Gundam team.

ISBN 13: 9781945054358, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

NICHIJOU 10 Arawi, Keiichi

While the title (which translates as ‘ordinary’ or ‘everyday’) suggests a story of simple, everyday school life, the contents are more the opposite. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer, or a robot hide the school lunches, the days that unfold in Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizarre. However amidst all the chaos and comedy Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice of life stories giving readers an insight into modern Japanese youth culture.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A witty and surreal all-ages manga that also provides a glimpse into Japanese youth culture.

• Selected by Guillermo del Toro as one of today’s top Japanese comics for Asahi News.

• Keiichi has already drawn for Kodansha’s My Neighbor Seki series (also available from Turnaround).

• The series has been adapted into an anime which has been licensed for English release by Funimation.

ISBN 13: 9781942993698, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Graphic Novel - Gay Interest Manga

JUDO CLUB Gaku, Noda

Judo Club is a manga for the lovers of beefy men. A romp in a college judo club leads to sexy adventures among gachimuchi (meaning: really buff) wrestlers and their coach. It’s a story as funny as it is cute and hot. A promising English debut of an outstanding manga artist whose characteristic style of drawing is already iconic.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A funny, entertaining, sexy manga about the erotic adventures of buff male wrestlers.

• Gay Manga is a growing trend in the English-speaking manga scene, attracting a wide range of readers, male and female.

• Noda Gaku is one of the most prolific gay manga artists in Japan with a large fanbase in and outside the country.

• The style of drawing is unique in the manga scene, making Noda Gaku’s mangas highly recognisable.

ISBN 13: 9783959853156, 176pp h/b, £69.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 1 Duggan, Gerry & Kuder, Aaron

The Guardians of the Galaxy take off into space once more, on their biggest and weirdest misadventures yet! Kicking things off with the biggest heist they’ve ever attempted, the Guardians blast their way through the galaxy with the peacekeepers of the Nova Corps hot on their tail. To make matters worse, they get themselves caught in a war between The Collector and The Grandmaster! Collecting All-New Guardians of the Galaxy 1-5. (subject to change).

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

DOCTOR WHO VOL. 25: DOORWAY TO HELL Wright, Mark

The latest comic strips from the pages of the official Doctor Who Magazine, featuring the current Doctor as played by Peter Capaldi! Doorway to Hell collects together the latest stories featuring Peter Capaldi’s Doctor and a brand new companion, Jess, from the long-running comic strip in the official Doctor Who Magazine.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by Mark Wright, author of bestselling BBC Books Doctor Who titles, including WhoOlogy.

• Artists include Mike Collins, John Ross, David A Roach and Staz Johnson.

• Includes brand-new material revealing how the strips were created, with contributions and commentary from the creators.

• The collection contains five adventures, comprising a complete story arc.

• The collection features the original incarnation of Doctor’s arch-nemesis, the Master, as played on TV by Roger Delgado.

ISBN 13: 9781846538346, 148pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

MARVEL PREMIUM: AVENGERS VS. X-MEN Bendis, Brian Michael & Romita Jr, John

Does the return of the all-powerful Phoenix to Earth herald the rebirth of the mutant race? That’s what the X-Men believe! Unfortunately, the Avengers are convinced that the Phoenix’s arrival will mean the end of all life on Earth! The stage is set for the ultimate Marvel showdown! Collecting Avengers Versus X-Men #0 and 1-12.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Avengers vs X-Men has been a best-seller since

KEY SELLING POINTS • Guardians of the Galaxy was one of Marvel’s biggest blockbusters and dominated summer 2014.

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

• Guardians of the Galaxy graphic novels are BESTSELLERS. • Written by fan-favourite Gerry Duggan (Deadpool) and illustrated by Aaron Kuder (Action Comics).

• Cheaper than the US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538544, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

its first publication in 2012!

• Now fans can enjoy this landmark story in a deluxe hard cover packed with all-new and exclusive content.

• Written by Brian Michael Bendis and the best writers from the Marvel Bullpen.

• Illustrated by fan-favourite John Romita Jr (Amazing Spider-Man, World War Hulk).

ISBN 13: 9781846538513, 382pp h/b, £19.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

BLACK PANTHER: A NATION UNDER OUR FEET VOL. 4 Avengers of the New World Coates, Ta-Nehisi & Stelfreeze, Brian

The Wakandan gods have been silent for too long and T’Challa has no answers for his people. T’Challa communes with the spirits of former Black Panthers for insight and all roads lead to a man from T’Challla’s past... but first the Black Panther must deal with the mind-warping Doctor Faustus! Collecting Black Panther Vol. 6 #13-16 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Black Panther is the #1 best-selling comic in the US. • Black Panther made his cinematic debut in the blockbuster Captain America: Civil War. • The Black Panther movie has been announced for release 2018.

• Written by National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates and illustrated by living legend Brian Stelfreeze.

• Cheaper than the US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538339, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

MARVEL PREMIUM: CIVIL WAR

Millar, Mark & McNiven, Steve

When a battle between a group of Super Villains and a team of young heroes goes horribly wrong, resulting in a large number of civilian casualties, events are set in motion that will tear the Marvel Universe’s Super Hero community apart. Loyalties are tested and friendships torn asunder as each hero is forced to choose whose side they’re on.

Collecting Civil War #1-7.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Civil War is a best-seller since its first

publication in 2007.

• Now fans can enjoy this landmark story in a deluxe hard cover packed with all-new and exclusive!

• Written by popular comic writer Mark Millar - Ultimate Spider-Man, Kick Ass, The Ultimates, Ultimate X-Men. • Illustrated by Steve McNiven (Amazing Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, New Avengers, Death of Wolverine).

ISBN 13: 9781846538506, 200pp h/b, £17.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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SPIDER-GWEN VOLUME 4

Latour, Jason & Rodriguez, Robbi

Matt Murdock, kingpin of crime of New York and leader of The Hand, sends Spider-Gwen on a mission that hits way too close to home. This mission will introduce one of the biggest new characters to the ‘Gweniverse’ and set Gwen on her path to confront one of her scariest villains to date. Collecting SpiderGwen Vol. 2 #19-23 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Since her debut in Edge Of Spider-Verse #2, Spider-Gwen has become an instant hit with fans.

• Written by popular comic writer Jason Latour known for Wolverine And The X-Men and Winter Soldier.

• Illustrated by fan-favourite Robbi Rodriguez, known for All-New X-Men and Wolverine And The X-Men. • Cheaper than the US Edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538384, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

X-MEN: GOLD VOL. 1

Guggenheim, Marc; Syaf, Ardian & Silva, RB

From the ashes of Inhumans Vs. X-Men, an all-new team of X-Men rises! Xavier’s dream comes full circle as Kitty Pryde takes the reins and assembles a squad of the most iconic X-Men to fight at her side. Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Old Man Logan, Prestige. They are X-Men: Gold! And they’re on a mission to be Earth’s finest heroes, even when that means defending those who hate and fear them.

Collecting X-Men: Gold #1-6 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • After dominating the silver screen with 10 X-Men related movies, FX’s new series Legion sees them move to TV. • Legion is the story of David Haller (Dan Stevens), a troubled young man who may be more than human.

• Written by fan-favourite Marc Guggenheim - Monsters Unleashed, Deadpool, Deadpool and the Mercs for Money.

• Illustrated by Ardian Syaf - Superman/Batman, Batgirl and R B Silva - Nova, Superboy.

• Cheaper than the US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538360, 184pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

PRINCESS BEDTIME STORIES (2ND EDITION) Disney Book Group & Disney Storybook Art Team

A new addition to the bestselling series, this storybook collection is filled with eighteen delightful stories featuring the Disney Princesses, including a special focus on Mulan, Merida, and Jasmine. With over 250 beautiful illustrations and gilded pages, this charming collection will have little girls drifting off to sleep with visions of their favourite princesses in their heads.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The second edition of this popular collection holds 18 bedtime-themed stories, all new from the previous edition.

• The series has consistently high sales, with combined Princess Storybook Collection sales reaching over four million.

• Each year the Disney Princess franchise will highlight three princesses, focusing on being active and empowering girls.

ISBN 13: 9781484747117, 304pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

GOODNIGHT, MR. CLUTTERBUCK Kunnas, Mauri

Mr. Clutterbuck is blissfully unaware of his reputation as the busiest and loudest sleepwalker in town.

Meek and mild-mannered when awake, at night Mr. Clutterbuck seeks thrills and adventures. Often the accidental instigator of chaos, Mr. Clutterbuck soon becomes the lead singer of a rock band, an entrepreneur, a disco king, and, eventually, the hero of his town. Goodnight, Mr. Clutterbuck is sure to captivate readers of all ages as we wonder what kind of situation Mr. Clutterbuck will find himself in next!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Mauri Kunnas is Finland’s most celebrated children’s author and illustrator.

• He has published over 40 books in 34 languages and in 36 countries.

• Kunnas has sold nearly 10 million copies worldwide, including over 600,000 copies of Mr. Clutterbuck.

• Funny, inspiring and utterly charming, Mr Clutterbuck will have readers of all ages in stitches.

ISBN 13: 9780914671763, 12pp h/b, £12.99 Published by ELSEWHERE EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

BIRTHDAYS AROUND THE WORLD Ruurs, Margriet & Barron, Ashley

Everyone in the world has a birthday. But birthdays are not celebrated in the same way everywhere.

Meet Mercedes in Peru, who eats a cake and a purple pudding called mazamorra morada. Ieva in Latvia is raised in the birthday chair, one lift for each year. And rather than celebrating his own birthday, Phuc Khang in Vietnam joins in the festivities during Tet, when everyone in the country turns one year older. Based on interviews with real people, awardwinning author Margriet Ruurs tells the unique birthday traditions of seventeen children from all around the globe.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Helps children empathise with other cultures from around the world.

• Appealing contemporary designs keep children reading to the end.

• Enrichment beyond the pages: includes a world map and extra activities to keep readers absorbed for hours.

ISBN 13: 9781771386241, 40pp h/b, £15.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

LEAP!

Lawson, JonArno & Bisaillon, Josee

A flea asleep / in the deep green moss / nettled by midges / wakes up cross, / starts to fidget / and turn and toss.’ Then his ‘lever-legs twitch’ and he LEAPS into the path of a grasshopper. Which so startles the grasshopper that, she, in turn, LEAPS onto a bunny.

And so it goes, dog, fish, bullfrog, horse and dog again, each leaping and upsetting the next. Until the dog finds herself in that same deep green moss. The flea sees his chance and leaps onto the dog. And, at last, they both fall asleep!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The dynamic language will encourage children to ‘leap’ along, showing them how powerful language can be.

• The beautiful mixed-media collage art provides visual motion and energy in tune with the rhyming narrative.

• This is a perfect book for a vibrant read-aloud sure to invite active listening.

ISBN 13: 9781771386784, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MR. CRUM’S POTATO PREDICAMENT

Renaud, Anne & Sala, Felicita

When Filbert P. Horsefeathers walks into George Crum’s restaurant, he orders ‘a heaping helping of potatoes.’ George prepares a serving of his most scrumptious, succulent and sublime potato wedges, only to have Filbert send them back for being too thick. So, George makes thinner and thinner wedges until, feeling a bit mischievous, he decides to use his sharpest knife to cut paper-thin potato slices, which he fries until they are crackling and showers with salt. At last, Filbert is satisfied and, quite by accident, George Crum has invented potato chips!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on a real story, this would be a great springboard for discussing inventors, and how they impact our daily lives.

• The story gets funnier and funnier as the chef gets progressively more frustrated.

• The playful characters and interesting language are bound to keep children engaged.

ISBN 13: 9781771386197, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

THE TINY TALE OF LITTLE PEA

Cali, Davide & Mourrain, Sebastian

When he was born, Little Pea was tiny. Teeny-tiny.’

His clothes were hand sewn by his mother and his shoes were hand-me-down doll shoes. As he grew older, Little Pea enjoyed climbing tomato plants, driving around in his wind-up car and riding on the backs of grasshoppers. But then Little Pea started school. And he suddenly realised just how small he was. Too small for his chair. Too small to play the flute. Too small for gym class. What would become of wee Little Pea? KEY SELLING POINTS • The idea of tiny worlds is enormously appealing to young children.

• Important message for children on ablism - ‘Even the littlest among us can make a big mark!’

• Davide Cali is a renowned artist whose distinctive style has broad appeal.

ISBN 13: 9781771388436, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

BEST TAILOR IN PINBAUE, THE Toledo, Eymard

Uncle Flores is the best tailor in the town of Pinbaue in Brazil. He used to make colourful costumes for the carnival, but nowadays he only makes grey uniforms for the factory workers. The houses are covered with dust from the factory, the river water is murky, and everything is drab. Edinho, his nephew, comes by every day after school to help cut and iron the cloth and listen to his uncle’s stories. But when the factory tells Uncle Flores they don’t need his uniforms anymore, Edinho comes up with an ingenious idea to get his uncle back to work and make everyone in town happier...

KEY SELLING POINTS • An uplifting picture book that beautifully describes a boy’s everyday life in another country.

• Teaches children aged 5-8 the importance of family and community.

• The collage art is spectacular and is sure to be beloved by both kids and parents.

• Author-illustrator Eymard Toledo is a Brazilian artist living in Berlin - this is her first work in English.

• There are occasional Portuguese words in the text with the English translation at the bottom of the page.

ISBN 13: 9781609808044, 32pp h/b, £12.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS WITH A GHOST Green, Rebecca

What do you do when you meet a ghost? One: Provide the ghost with some of its favorite snacks, like mud tarts and earwax truffles. Two: Tell your ghost bedtime stories (ghosts love to be read to).

Three: Make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren’t looking! If you follow these few simple steps and the rest of the essential tips in How to Make Friends with a Ghost, you’ll see how a ghost friend will lovingly grow up and grow old with you.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Debut picture book by an up-and-coming illustrator.

• Rebecca has a huge following (110k followers on Instagram).

• Timeless friendship story that encourages caring for one another with humor and compassion.

• A whimsical story told through a playful faux ‘how-to’ guide.

• Perfect for friends, young and old!

ISBN 13: 9781101919019, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

WHERE OLIVER FITS Atkinson, Cale

Oliver is a little piece of a big puzzle. Like all of us, Oliver just wants to find where he fits, but finding his place in the great puzzle of life isn’t easy... Oliver has always dreamed about where he will fit. Will he be in the mane of a unicorn? The tentacle of a pirate squid? The helmet of an astronaut? When he finally goes in search of his perfect place, he finds that trying to fit in is a lot harder than he thought. But like any puzzle, a little trial and error leads to a solution, and Oliver figures out exactly where he belongs.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Cale is new on the scene and has been incredibly well-received; If I Had a Gryphon has sold more than 14,000 copies.

• Henry is the cutest puzzle piece ever created!

• Cale applies his trademark humor to the story, making it both hilarious and sweet.

• The theme of being yourself and fitting in is perennial and always relevant.

• Using a puzzle piece as a character is both cute and clever, and perfectly apt.

ISBN 13: 9781101919071, 40pp h/b, £12.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

YAK AND DOVE

Maclear, Kyo & Shapiro, Esme

Friends Yak and Dove are complete opposites.

Yak is large and Dove is small. Yak has fur and Dove has feathers. Yak is polite. Dove is ill-mannered. Yak likes quiet. Dove likes noise.

One day as Yak and Dove list their differences they come to the conclusion that maybe they aren’t meant to be friends. In the hope of finding a new best friend, Yak holds auditions. But when a small feathered contestant sings Yak’s favorite song, the two begin to think that maybe they are alike after all...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Complete opposites Yak and Dove will steal readers’ hearts.

• The witty deadpan style is reminiscent of Arnold Lobel’s Frog and Toad and Jon Klassen’s I Want My Hat Back.

• Esme Shapiro’s playful, quirky art style sets this friendship story apart.

• Kyo Maclear’s picture books and adult books are consistently met with strong reviews and accolades.

• Three short, interconnected stories in one picture book.

ISBN 13: 9781770494947, 24pp h/b, £12.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Children’s Fiction - KS2

Children’s Fiction - KS2

CLICK’D BOOK 1: CLICK’D

STONES FOR MY FATHER

Allie Navarro can’t wait to show her best friends the app she built at CodeGirls summer camp. CLICK’D pairs users based on common interests and sends them on a fun (and occasionally rule-breaking) scavenger hunt to find each other. And it’s a hit. But when Allie discovers a glitch that threatens to expose everyone’s secrets, she has to figure out how to make things right. Can Allie fix her app, stop it from doing any more damage, and win back the friends it hurt - all before she steps on stage to present CLICK’D to the judges at the youth coding competition?

Corlie Roux’s farm life in South Africa is not easy: the Transvaal is beautiful, but it’s also a harsh place where the heat can be so intense that the very raindrops sizzle. When her beloved father dies, she is left with a mother who is as devoted to her sons as she is cruel to her daughter. Despite this, Corlie finds solace in her friend, Sipho, and in Africa itself and in the stories she conjures for her brothers. But Corlie’s world is about to vanish: the British are invading and driving Boer families like hers from their farms.

Stone, Tamara Ireland

KEY SELLING POINTS • Introduces kids to computer science with the help of an engaging narrative and relatable characters.

• The cast of the novel come from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds.

• Tamara spent many years working in the tech industry, and she’s dedicated to promoting STEM education for girls.

• Every Last Word was a New York Times best-seller, and Tamara’s accessible writing style is perfect for 8-12 audiences.

ISBN 13: 9781484784976, 208pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

MUNCHEM ACADEMY, BOOK 1: THE BOY WHO KNEW TOO MUCH Bolivar III, Commander S. T.

Munchem Academy: the world’s greatest reform school. Or is it? Because the kids at Munchem don’t seem very, well... reformed. Headmaster Rooney is tired of dealing with problem students. His solution, however, may prove to be too radical. When his Mattie’s brother Carter is suddenly next in line for Rooney’s master plan, Mattie and the renegade siblings, Eliot and Caroline, must band together to save him and the rest of Munchem’s students before all is lost. Suddenly, Mattie - the good son - must find his inner hero and fight back.

And that’s how the world’s greatest thief got his start.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Bolivar’s humor hits all the right notes, reminiscent of Lemony Snicket and Roald Dahl but told in a unique style.

• A strong voice for 8-12 year old readers that will have them laughing from start to finish.

• Fast paced, adventure mystery with a futuristic twist, high stakes, mystery, and plenty of high jinks!

• This memorable, character-driven series has strong potential for multiple titles.

ISBN 13: 9781484778609, 320pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

SEA GIRL Feminist Folktales from Around the World Phelps, Ethel Johnston; Older, Daniel Jose & Boynton, Suki

The feminist folktales collected in Sea Girl upend any notion that women are doomed to be sentimental, meek, or submissive. In these classic tales, heroines unflinchingly wade monstrous rivers, escape ogres’ nests, and outsmart desperate sharks and hungry tigers. And while defending their families and villages, they always determine their own fate.

KEY SELLING POINTS • With introduction by YA author Daniel Jose Older, who is known for speaking up on diversity in literature.

• Introductions for previous books in the series written by Gayle Forman and Kate Schatz.

• First book of stories taken from The Maid of the North, which has been out of print and unavailable for many years.

• With eye-catching illustrations by Suzi Boynton.

ISBN 13: 9781558614185, 200pp p/b, £13.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Kent, Trilby

KEY SELLING POINTS • Stones for My Father won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award.

• Corlie deals with war and with her familial issues with strength and bravery.

• Trilby’s most recent book, Once in a Town Called Moth, was nominated for a Governor General’s Award.

• Once in a Town Called Moth also received starred reviews from Kirkus, Quill and Quire.

• The Boer War is a rarely-covered subject for the age range.

ISBN 13: 9780735262706, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS3

ALL IN THE BLUE UNCLOUDED WEATHER

Klein, Robin & Kaufman, Amie

The Melling sisters trilogy is All in the Blue Unclouded Weather (1991), Dresses of Red and Gold (1992) and The Sky in Silver Lace (1995). Klein takes the ordinary moments in the lives of the Melling girls living in 1940s rural Australia - sibling tiffs, playground politics - and turns their lows into agony, and their highs into triumphs.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of four newly re-published previously outof-print novels celebrating one of Australian YA’s most revered authors.

• Series introduced by four of Australian YA’s biggest names: Amie Kaufman, Fiona Wood, Alice Pung and Simmone Howell.

• Robin Klein won a slew of literary prizes in the 1980s and 1990s.

• All in the Blue Unclouded Weather is introduced by Amie Kaufman.

ISBN 13: 9781925498325, 240pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Children’s Fiction - KS3

CAME BACK TO SHOW YOU I COULD FLY Klein, Robin & Howell, Simmone

Text has unearthed four previously out-of-print novels to celebrate one of Australian YA’s most revered authors, Robin Klein. That these iconic novels were ever out-of-print is an injustice - they are poignant, funny, and every bit as fresh as when they were first published. Came Back to Show You I Could Fly, adapted to film in 1993 as Say a Little Prayer, is an iconic and heartwarming novel about an unlikely friendship between a lonely boy, Seymour, and a troubled, older girl, Angie. Klein’s respectful and nuanced drawing of Angie’s struggle with addiction is as touching and timely as ever.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of four newly re-published previously out-of-print novels celebrating one of Australian YA’s most revered authors.

• Series introduced by four of Australian YA’s biggest names: Amie Kaufman, Fiona Wood, Alice Pung and Simmone Howell.

• Came Back to Show You I Could Fly won a slew of literary prizes between 1989 and 1990.

• Came Back to Show You I Could Fly is introduced by Simmone Howell.

ISBN 13: 9781925498318, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

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DRESSES OF RED AND GOLD Klein, Robin & Wood, Fiona

The Melling sisters trilogy is All in the Blue Unclouded Weather (1991), Dresses of Red and Gold (1992) and The Sky in Silver Lace (1995). Klein takes the ordinary moments in the lives of the Melling girls living in 1940s rural Australia - sibling tiffs, playground politics - and turns their lows into agony, and their highs into triumphs.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of four newly re-published previously outof-print novels celebrating one of Australian YA’s most revered authors.

• Series introduced by four of Australian YA’s biggest names: Amie Kaufman, Fiona Wood, Alice Pung and Simmone Howell.

• Robin Klein won a slew of literary prizes in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Dresses of Red and Gold is introduced by Fiona Wood.

ISBN 13: 9781925498332, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Children’s Fiction - KS3

SKY IN SILVER LACE, THE Klein, Robin & Pung, Alice (intro)

The Melling sisters trilogy is All in the Blue Unclouded Weather (1991), Dresses of Red and Gold (1992) and The Sky in Silver Lace (1995). Klein takes the ordinary moments in the lives of the Melling girls living in 1940s rural Australia - sibling tiffs, playground politics - and turns their lows into agony, and their highs into triumphs.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of four newly re-published previously outof-print novels celebrating one of Australian YA’s most revered authors.

• Series introduced by four of Australian YA’s biggest names: Amie Kaufman, Fiona Wood, Alice Pung and Simmone Howell.

• Robin Klein won a slew of literary prizes in the 1980s and 1990s.

• The Sky in Silver Lace is introduced by Alice Pung.

ISBN 13: 9781925498349, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

Children’s Graphic Novel

ARCHIE GIANT COMICS TREAT Archie Giant Comics Digests #9 Archie Superstars

Archie Giant Comic Treat collects 480 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. Join Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and friends for another helping of classic adventures - the same adventures that have been entertaining kids and families for the last 75 years.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 480 pages of content at a fantastic price - Giant Comics Treat features curated stories and quality paper stock.

• The Giant Comics Digest’s sister titles, the 1000 Page Digests, are Archie’s fastest-selling books ever at retail.

• Archie is one of the most successful comics franchises of all time, with over 1.5 billion sold worldwide.

• A live action TV adaptation is currently streaming on Netflix.

ISBN 13: 9781682559529, 480pp p/b, £6.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: SURVIVAL

Quinn, Jason &Kumar Sharma, Lalit

They call it ‘the beautiful game’, but there’s very little beauty when your club’s fighting for survival.

Welcome to Sandford Town, where you’ll meet the players, directors, manager, fans and rivals of a once great club. In a city where football means more than life and death, relegation is unthinkable, but Sandford Town FC will need a miracle if they are to avoid the drop at the end of the season. An action-packed read that brings you all the highs and lows, pain, fame, glory and heartache of the game.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A colourful comic book that takes young readers behind-the-scenes of a fictional football club.

• Encourages kids age 10-14 to get their heads in a book!

• Campfire graphic novels feature gorgeous, sophisticated artwork and lush production values.

• Ideal for sports teams and clubs, and for young students interested in sports.

• Written by Jason Quinn, who has written comics for Marvel.

ISBN 13: 9789381182116, 160pp p/b, £10.99 Published by CAMPFIRE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Graphic Novel

MARSUPILAMI VOL. 1: THE MARSUPILAMI’S TAIL, THE Franquin; Greg & Batem

Deep inside the Palombian jungle, a rickety old boat sails up a sluggish river. On board is one of the world’s most famous hunters, and he’s vowed to be the first to capture a Marsupilami.

But that’s no easy prey. The long-tailed creature is smart - much smarter than any human believes.

And an alliance with the local natives isn’t going to be much help: they hate the Marsupilami who keeps outwitting them, and they’re desperate to

find out what he tastes like...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Created in 1952 in Spirou & Fantasio, the character is still extremely popular, with more than 3,5 million copies sold.

• Published in English for the first time!

• Adapted in two different series for American TV (28 episodes) and French TV (130 episodes).

• Also adapted for the big screen in 2012 by Alain Chabat; one of the year’s biggest successes in France.

ISBN 13: 9781849183635, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Children’s Graphic Novel

MARSUPILAMI VOL. 2: BAMBOO BABY BLUES, THE Franquin; Greg & Batem

A plane carrying two Chinese government envoys goes down in the Palombian jungle. A crate is parachuted out just before the crash. It contains a baby panda, official gift of China to a neighbouring country. The young survivor is found and taken in by the Marsupilami’s family, but they soon face a serious problem: their new charge only eats bamboo the only local source of which lies inside the nearby native village...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Created in 1952 in Spirou & Fantasio, the character is still extremely popular, with more than 3,5 million copies sold.

• Published in English for the first time!

• Adapted in two different series for American TV (28 episodes) and French TV (130 episodes).

• Also adapted for the big screen in 2012 by Alain Chabat; one of the year s biggest successes in France.

ISBN 13: 9781849183642, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

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Children’s Graphic Novel

SPIROU & FANTASIO VOL. 13: Z IS FOR ZORGLUB Franquin; Jidehem & Greg

A hairdryer sent by an unknown party temporarily turns Fantasio into a docile automaton. Coming to his senses in a moving, but driver-less, car, he hears the voice of his abductor, who introduces himself as Zorglub. When an accident allows Fantasio to escape, the mysterious kidnapper tries again with Spirou. In fact, the abductions’ only purpose is to send the Count of Champignac a message he and Zorglub are old acquaintances. But what is the enigmatic genius planning?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Spirou character was created in 1938 and is still hugely successful around the world.

• Published in English for the first time!

• Adapted into video game and manga formats.

• More than 20 million copies sold to date.

• An average of 200,000 copies sold each year.

ISBN 13: 9781849183628, 64pp p/b, £8.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Children’s Graphic Novel

LIFEFORMED: CLEO MAKES CONTACT Lowery, Matt Mair & Anderson, Cassie

Photographic Techniques

In the wake of an alien invasion - and her father’s death - a young girl must leave behind the life she knows to fight for the future of Earth. Aided by a shapeshifting, rebel alien posing as her father, Cleo packs extra snacks for the road as they travel in search of both family and foe. Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact follows the unlikely pair as they bond, fight back, and ponder what it means to be human. The power of choice, courage, and unity are examined in this unforgettable debut work from creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first work by up-and-coming creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson.

• Aimed at a young adult audience, Lifeformed stars an unforgettable heroine that many YA readers will relate to.

• An original new addition to the ever-growing, ever-popular canon of sci-fi adventure comics!

• Will appeal to comic-loving, switched on young readers who enjoy getting lost in space!

ISBN 13: 9781506701776, 192pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Photography

PEACE: PHOTOGRAPHS

BY JIM MARSHALL Marshall, Jim; Fairey, Shepard & Doggett, Peter

Jim Marshall’s unseen ‘peace’ photographs, collated and published here for the first time are a timely document for our world today. Almost 60 years after Gerald Holtom created the peace symbol, this body of work is a fascinating, beautiful, and thoughtful reflection from one of the most celebrated photographers of the twentieth century. Marshall saw himself as an anthropologist and a journalist, visually recording the changing times and explosion of creativity and celebrity in the 1960s.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Never before seen photo essay from the ‘60s.

• Photographs by one of most celebrated photographers of twentieth century.

• Timely document for world today.

• Afterword by artist Shephard Fairey - the renowned artist (perhaps most well known for his Obama ‘Hope’ poster).

ISBN 13: 9781909526488, 128pp h/b, £19.95 Published by REEL ART PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

RESCUE DOGS

Maynard, Susannah

Dog rescue has blossomed in recent years, as more and more people are choosing to adopt dogs from animal shelters and home-grown rescue organizations and have categorically steered away from purchasing dogs from breeders and puppy mills. In this beautifully illustrated book, Susannah Maynard provides personality rich dog portraits and chronicles rescue dog journeys from a turbulent start to a warm, loving, and happy and safe home.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Indulge your passion for dog rescue with the heartwarming portraits and anecdotes in this book.

• Learn about dog rescue efforts across the United States and adoption stories behind the subjects pictured in the book.

• Additionally, provides techniques for working with dogs and earning their trust.

• Dog rescue has blossomed; more people choose to adopt dogs from animal shelters as opposed to breeders or puppy mills.

ISBN 13: 9781682032985, 24pp p/b, £17.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Arts

CLOWNS ROCK Clowns and Harlequins in Contemporary Art and Pop Various

Scary, funny, disturbing, fascinating... Since the nineteenth century, the figure of the clown has raised eyebrows. This is the first global compilation of clowns as created by contemporary artists, illustrators and designers. From Cindy Sherman to Ron English, Marion Peck to Erwin Olaf, Clowns Rock features more than 300 pages of the most impressive portraits of clowns. This book contains four chapters: The clown in the art of the 20th century, the clown in today’s art, the red nose in the history of art and the strange fascination with bad clowns.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Faces of clowns as created by contemporary artists including Cindy Sherman, Ron English, Marion Peck and Erwin O • The remake of It by Stephen King in 2017 is a major Hollywood event.

• Delves into the strange fascination with bad clowns.

• Also available: Clowns Rock: The Coloring Book and Clowns Rock: 30 Collector Postcards.

ISBN 13: 9782374950433, 288pp h/b, £36.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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CLOWNS ROCK: 30 COLLECTOR POSTCARDS Various

Scary, funny, disturbing, fascinating... Since the nineteenth century, the figure of the clown has raised eyebrows. Tying in with Clowns Rock, the first global compilation of clowns as created by contemporary artists, illustrators and designers, this set of 30 collectable postcards features happy clowns, nice clowns, sad clowns and very bad clowns!

KEY SELLING POINTS • 30 collectable postcards featuring clowns of all varieties.

• Features art by Marion Peck, Ron English and more.

• Also available: Clowns Rock art book and Clowns Rock: The Coloring Book.

ISBN 13: 9782374950457, 30pp postcards, £20.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Colouring & Activity Books

CLOWNS ROCK: THE COLORING BOOK Cassinelli, Horacio

Scary, funny, disturbing, fascinating... Since the nineteenth century, the figure of the clown has raised eyebrows. Tying in with Clowns Rock, the first global compilation of clowns as created by contemporary artists, illustrators and designers, this colouring book features illustrations of happy clowns, sad clowns, very bad clowns and all the faces of contemporary harlequins in 60 drawings that are easy to remove and perfect for display.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A colouring book to tie in with Clowns Rock (Cernunnos, 2017, also available).

• Nice clowns, sad clowns, very bad clowns... they’re all here!

• Pages are easy to remove and display.

• Also available: Clowns Rock art book and Clowns Rock: 30 Collector Postcards.

ISBN 13: 9782374950440, 60pp p/b, £20.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Colouring Book (Graphic Novel Interest)

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BIG BADS & MONSTERS ADULT COLORING BOOK

Colouring & Activity Books

GRAFFITI STYLE COLORING BOOK

Almqvist, Bjorn & Lindblad, Tobias Barenthin

Young and old all over the world love the colouring books published by Dokument Press. This new title: Graffiti Style Coloring Book features improved paper and format. Use your markers and paint on both sides of the page without bleeding. The Graffiti Style Coloring Book covers a range of styles from naive, playful lettering to razor-sharp wild styles. Cover artist is the legendary Copenhagen graffiti writer Cave. All illustrations are original artworks made by experienced graffiti kings worldwide. Explore the medium, be creative, make an impact and immerse yourself in the world of graffiti.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 50 original drawings by some of the world’s best graffiti writers.

• A unique introduction to graffiti aesthetics, on marker friendly paper so you can create your own.

• Dokument is a market-leading publisher of international graffiti titles; their books have sold over 40,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9789188369055, 50pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DOKUMENT PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, E. Europe, Middle & Far East

Colouring & Activity Books

SUBWAY SCRAWL Ander, Martin

Hundreds of millions travel by underground train every day.

The subway is one of the world’s most common means of transport and an environment where many of us spend a great deal of time. Subway cars are important ‘canvases’ for the artists behind one of the most widespread modern art movements today - graffiti. Subway Scrawl is a collection of 10 classic subway designs in a practical notepad. Bring out your creative side and add your own personality to the cars. Try your hand at making a New York subway wholecar, scribble diary notes or write a to do list on a London Underground car.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A must have for all graffiti writers, designers and others with a need to scribble.

• Subway cars from New York, London, Paris, Chicago, Hamburg, Berlin, Toronto, Moscow, Rome and Stockholm.

• Dokument is a market-leading publisher of international graffiti titles; previous books have sold over 40,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9789188369062, 100pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DOKUMENT PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, E. Europe, Middle & Far East

FOX

Bring to life these ready-to-colour pages filled with your Favorite Big Bads and monsters in your own way in this follow-up to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Adult Coloring Book. Forty-five original black and white illustrations give you the Chosen One and all the Scoobies, and a rogues gallery of the very worst and most interesting vampires, demons, witches, and more, interspersed with elements of magic, a little humor, and the heart of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Demons, horror, and fantasy fill this volume of original illustrations based on Joss Whedon’s cult-classic TV series.

• Features fan-favourite characters Buffy, Xander, Willow, Giles, Spike, Drusilla, and many more!

• The first Buffy colouring book sold more than 20,000 copies in less than two months!

• Packed full of all-new art, with a focus on creatures and bad guys.

• 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the Buffy TV show.

ISBN 13: 9781506704586, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Colouring & Activity Books

PAPER FASHION PaperMade

Paper Fashion - the 6th in the PaperMade series - features 20 of the fashion world’s leading personalities. Each icon is pre-cut, scored, and easy to punch out and fold up into a 3D object with simple instructions right on the page. Whether you’re a style maven, trend-setter, or just lover of all things fashion, these enigmatic effigies are eternally in.

Paper Fashion masterfully combines paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape or tools are ever needed! Paper Fashion make great inspirational totems for ages 7 to 101 - and inspire everyone to look and be their best.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A safe, simple, and nostalgic alternative to digital games.

• Fun for the whole family - from anyone aged 7 - 101!

• PaperMade has featured in Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Wired, Mashable and Time Out. • Features 20 of the fashion world’s leading personalities, such as Karl Lagerfeld, Alexander McQueen and Anna Wintour.

ISBN 13: 9781576878118, 40pp p/b, £12.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Tattooing & Body Art

GEEK TATTOO

Gay Interest Art & Photography

WET

Pop Culture in the Flesh Maoihibou, Issa

This unique book presents the work of more than 80 famous tattoo artists specializing in film, TV series, animation, toys and music. An incredible international panorama to understand how geek culture staples like Pikachu, Batman and other international pop culture characters have become mainstream contemporary icons.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features more than 80 international tattoo artists who speacialise in pop culture.

• A unique collection for both tattoo fans and fans of pop culture.

• The first ever book to look at geek culture and tattoo art.

• Issa Maoihibou is part of the famous Parisian Tin-Tin Tattoo team.

ISBN 13: 9782374950747, 416pp h/b, £34.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Cartoon & Comic Art

FANTAGRAPHICS STUDIO EDITION: HAL FOSTER’S PRINCE VALIANT Foster, Hal

Fantagraphics’ recent reprints of the Prince Valiant strip, scanned from original colour engraver’s proof sheets, have received international acclaim, and this Holy Grail of comics art is now being reprinted. Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant Studio Edition is scanned from Foster’s original pages and printed in full colour. Each page is so rare that the sum total of the original art reprinted in this book would likely cost millions. From Foster’s very first Prince Valiant page, the public will be treated to some of the finest comic art ever made.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Prince Valiant is widely regarded as one of the great masterpieces of the comic strip medium.

• This luxurious hardcover edition showcases some of Foster’s rarest early work; a true holy grail for collectors.

• Now digitally re-mastered, these reprinted strips are even brighter than when they were when first published.

• The next in a series of collectable ‘Studio Editions’ from Fantagraphics.

• FIRM SALE. ISBN 13: 9781606998977, 192pp h/b, £155 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS STUDIO EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Rosser, Dylan

Dylan Rosser has been shooting the male nude for almost two decades. Now comes his first waterthemed photography book, Wet, dedicated to sexy men with bare-naked, wet skin.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Dylan Rosser is one of the best modern male photographers worldwide.

• As testament to his popularity, Wet was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $50,000.

• Features more than 50 beautiful guys in sensual poses.

• Rosser’s previous books such as Naked Ibiza, Red and Full Frontal have been incredibly popular with fans.

ISBN 13: 9783959853132, 96pp h/b, £49.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East

Film, Animation, TV

GUIDE TO LOW BUDGET FILMMAKING, A Rocliffe Notes Abushwesha, Farah

This step-by-step, common sense guide on producing short or low-budget films includes suggestions on everything filmmakers need to know, from packaging a film, understanding budgeting, casting, crewing, financing and scheduling, to production and festival strategy. It explains how to turn your script into a film. It has a unique insight by providing insider confidences, from established industry players to peers, on how you don’t need permission to make films. A revelation for all would-be filmmakers, this is a guide to the nuts and bolts of making a film.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A step-by-step, common-sense guide, with suggestions on how filmmakers can make a short film or low budget film.

• Farah Abushwesha is a film producer and founder of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum.

• She is the producer of the short film The Party, nominated for a 2017 BAFTA. • Includes contributions from industry professionals including Asif Kapadia (Amy), Sarah Gavron (Suffragette) and more.

• Rocliffe has become a leader in new writing showcases and development events with four annual events.

ISBN 13: 9781843449140, 352pp p/b, £16.99 Published by CREATIVE ESSENTIALS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Gay Interest Art & Photography

PENIS, THE: AN OWNER’S GUIDE Richards, Robert W.

The Penis is a visual manual of man’s best part: Funny, artistic, and skilfully drawn by iconic New York artist Robert W Richards. It is published for the first time and comes in a supersized format.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Funny, entertaining, and provocative: This is the first supersized publication of Richards’ nude drawings.

• Robert W Richards is a key figure of the New York cultural scene, particularly in the fashion world.

• His work has appeared in iconic magazines such as The Advocate, Mandate, Honcho, Torso, Stallion, Men, and many more.

• His clients have included fashion designers such as Yves St. Laurent, Valentino and Gautier.

ISBN 13: 9783959853149, 64pp h/b, £69.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East

Film, Animation, TV

INK & PAINT The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation Johnson, Mindy

In this glossy volume, featuring never-before-seen photos, artwork, and detailed accounts, the process, techniques, and contributions of the women and men - who defined the Walt Disney Studio’s legendary Ink & Paint Department over the years are carefully explored, preserved, and shared for future generations.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The history of this unique part of the art of animation has never been told.

• Film schools are reporting year on year growth of animation students; this title will be a must-have book.

• Chronicling the Ink & Paint story is an important chapter for the legacy of The Walt Disney Company.

ISBN 13: 9781484727812, 384pp h/b, £50 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Biography & Memoir

SCIENCE OF ORPHAN BLACK, THE

LINER NOTES

The Official Companion Griffin, Casey & Nesseth, Nina

On Parents, Children, Exes, Excess, Decay & a Few More of My Favourite Things Wainwright III, Loudon

Delve deeper into the scientific terms and theories at the core of the Peabody-winning, cult favourite show. With exclusive insights from the show’s co-creator Graeme Manson and science consultant Cosima Herter, The Science of Orphan Black takes you behind the closed doors of the Dyad Institute and inside Neolution. Authors Casey Griffin and Nina Nesseth decode the mysteries of Orphan Black, the real diseases on which the clone disease is based, and the transhumanist philosophies of Neolution, to what exactly happens when a projectile pencil is shot through a person s eye and into their brain.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Orphan Black airs in the UK on BBC Three and Iplayer, and Netflix UK recently began airing the show.

• Official companion book with exclusive insights from science consultant Cosima Herter and co-creator Graeme Manson.

• Orphan Black is a critic favourite recognised for its representation of LGBTQ characters.

• Series lead Tatiana Maslany has received a Golden Globe (2014) and two Emmy nominations (2015, 2016) for this role.

• Publication has been timed with the fifth and final season.

ISBN 13: 9781770413801, 260pp p/b, £16.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Film, Animation, TV

CINEMA SEWER VOL. 6 Bougie, Robin

The celebrated underground smash that is Cinema Sewer the magazine has been transformed and mutated into Cinema Sewer: The Book - and following the outstanding popularity of the first five books, volume six has been unleashed onto a now slightly-lessunsuspecting world! A mind-melting compilation of gonzo writing, illustration and comics about the most insane, sexy, awkward, cheesy, hilarious, upsetting and jaw-dropping movies in the history of film, Cinema Sewer joyously and shamelessly celebrates the sleazy aspects of bizarre cinematic history.

KEY SELLING POINTS • High desirability to numerous sub sects of alternative culture.

• A loyal audience of fans who have bought Cinema Sewer magazine, and the previous five volumes of Cinema Sewer.

• Cinema Sewer is now established as the best-selling Fab Press brand.

ISBN 13: 9781903254912, 192pp p/b, £14.99 Published by FAB PRESS LIMITED Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Film, Animation, TV

FRIGHTFEST GUIDE TO MONSTER MOVIES, THE

Gingold, Michael & Henenlotter, Frank

In The Frightfest Guide to Monster Movies, celebrated writer, editor and critic Michael Gingold starts in the silent era and traces the history of the genre all the way through to the present day. From Universal Studios legends such as Frankenstein’s Monster and the Mummy, to the big bugs, atomic mutants and space invaders that terrorized the 50s, to the kaiju of Japan and the ecological nightmares of the 70s and 80s, to the CG creatures and updated favourites of recent years - they’re all here.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The book will be officially launched at Horror Channel FrightFest, the UK’s largest genre film festival.

• The FrightFest Guide to Monster Movies isdesigned to have broad appeal to all fans of cult movies.

• Written by the managing Editor of the world’s biggest horror movie magazine.

• Foreword by cult-favourite filmmaker Frank Henenlotter, creator of the most fascinating and bizarre beings on screen.

• 200 illustrations of the greatest creature features from across the globe are included with facts and analysis.

ISBN 13: 9781903254950, 240pp p/b, £16.99 Published by FAB PRESS LIMITED Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

A memoir by the influential Grammy Award-winning singer and acto -son of journalist Loudon Wainwright, father of Rufus, Martha, Lucy, and Lexie - a captivating meditation on relationships and creativity from the patriarch of one of America’s great musical families.

Wainwright’s song lyrics are represented throughout the book, amplifying his prose and showing the connections between the songs and real life. A funny and insightful meditation on family, inspiration, and art, Wainwright’s memoir will thrill fans, readers, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of music and life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Wainwright is a cult hero to fans of folk music and the folk-rock era.

• His influence in the music scene of the last four decades can’t be overstated.

• Wainwright’s father was one of America’s best known journalists in the fifties and sixties at Life magazine.

• The story of his dad’s powerful career and complicated life populates Wainwright’s memoir.

• Derived from Wainwright’s one-man show, Surviving Twin, which received rave reviews when it opened off-Broadway.

ISBN 13: 9780399177026, 288pp h/b, £18.99 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

SAVING SADIE How a Dog That No One Wanted Inspired the World Dauer, Joal Derse & Ridley, Elizabeth

Joal Derse Dauer was just donating blankets at a local no-kill shelter when a disabled and despondent dog caught her eye. With three ‘fur babies’ already at home, Joal wasn’t looking to adopt another dog. But there was something special about Sadie, a shepherd mix who had been shot in the head and in the back and left for dead in the hills of Kentucky after giving birth. One gaze into those sorrowful eyes and Joal vowed to do everything possible to get the pitiful creature walking again.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sadie is the official ‘Ambassadog’ for GABNow.org (Generations Against Bullying).

• Joal Dauer is a dedicated promoter on the subjects of animal rights and antibullying, touring regularly with Sadie.

• A heartwarming video introducing Sadie’s story is available at www.

SavingSadie.com.

• Lauded by New York Times bestselling authors Fern Michaels and Jodee Blanco, among others.

ISBN 13: 9780806538389, 256pp p/b, £12.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

FRANTUMAGLIA Ferrante, Elena

In this collection, renowned and reclusive Italian writer Elena Ferrante addresses subjects such as her choice to remain anonymous, her literary inspirations, politics and culture, and the role of the writer (and the publisher) in modern society. Ferrante’s voice is ever the same; direct, penetrating, sharp, inspiring and intimate.

Ferrante is the author of the Neapolitan Novels, along with three other novels, and has been hailed as ‘the publishing story of the decade’ by the Sunday Times.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Elena Ferrante has become the literary sensation of the decade.

• Her novels have been greatly praised by literati across the globe.

• She is the author of the bestselling Neapolitan novels, one of which was shortlisted for the Man Booker International.

• Ferrante has never disclosed her identity and rarely gives interviews.

• Thus Fragments is bound to be of great interest to her millions of fans.

ISBN 13: 9781609454326, 400pp p/b, £11.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)

MONTHLY CATALOGUE - September 2017 Biography & Memoir

PHILIP ROTH: WHY WRITE? COLLECTED NONFICTION 1960-2013 Roth, Philip

Tracing the full span of Philip Roth’s career - from the early controversies surrounding the stories in Goodbye, Columbus to his recent assessments of his work and corrections of the record this retrospective summation of his essays and interviews shows at every turn the vigour, acuity, and persuasive power of our most celebrated living novelist.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Roth’s final word on his writing, including a new preface for this definitive edition.

• Many pieces have been newly revised by Roth for this edition.

• Includes 14 previously uncollected pieces, including six published here for the first time.

• Philip Roth is one of the most respected and acclaimed novelists of the last 100 50 years.

• This volume will be much coveted by Roth’s many fans, scholars, and readers.

ISBN 13: 9781598535402, 476pp h/b, £29.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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LIGHT THE DARK Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process Fassler, Joe

What inspires you? That’s the simple, but profound question posed to 46 renowned authors in Light the Dark, each one revealing what gets them started and what keeps them going with the creative work they love. Collects the best of The Atlantic’s much-acclaimed ‘By Heart’ series and adds brand new pieces from writers like Marilynne Robinson and Junot Diaz.

Contributors include Neil Gaiman, Roxane Gay, Elizabeth Gilbert, Mary Gaitskill, Nell Zink, Michael Chabon and many more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • At once a creativity book and a writing guide featuring an unbelievable lineup of big-name authors, poets and critics.

• Successful books in this vein by writers like Francine Prose and Stephen King, continue to find new readers every year.

• Each essay is accompanied by an original illustration inspired by vintage paperback art.

• Many of these pieces have appeared in Joe Fassler’s ‘By Heart’ series in The Atlantic.

• Some have received more than 10k shares on social media.

ISBN 13: 9780143130840, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

Biography & Memoir

WORKING MAN’S BALLET, THE

NEVER LOOK AN AMERICAN IN THE EYE

Alan Hudson was Chelsea Football Club’s homegrown boy genius. He broke into a team already fizzing with the flamboyant talent of Peter Osgood and Charlie Cooke, his mercurial skills and style imprinting themselves on football fans far and wide.

The Working Man’s Ballet documents Hudson’s journey from a prefab in working-class Chelsea to the heights of global football via Chelsea, Stoke City, Arsenal, Seattle Sounders and England.

KEY SELLING POINTS • With extended introductions and afterwords by author John King and biographer Martin Knight.

• Biography of maverick England footballer in the George Best mould.

• Widespread PR via the author’s many media & football contacts and coverage in Chelsea publications.

• Range of events to coincide with publication launch.

ISBN 13: 9780956815590, 240pp p/b, £12.99 Published by LONDON BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

This memoir relates Okey Ndibe’s move from Nigeria to America, where he came to edit the influential - but forever teetering on the verge of insolvency - African Commentary magazine. Recounting stories of Ndibe’s relationships with Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, and other literary figures; examining differences between Nigerian and American etiquette and politics; exposing racial profiling; considering American stereotypes about Africa (and viceversa); and juxtaposing African folk tales with Wall Street trickery.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Okey Ndibe’s big-hearted memoir details his relationships with Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka and the late Chinua Achebe.

• Foreign Gods, Inc. has garnered rave coverage from The New York Times, The Washington Post, GQ and Los Angeles Times.

• Immigration is a pressing topic currently, and this memoir underscores both highs and lows of the immigrant experience.

ISBN 13: 9781616958633, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Hudson, Alan; King, John & Knight, Martin

A Memoir of Flying Turtles, Colonial Ghosts, and the Making of a Nigerian America Ndibe, Okey

Biography & Memoir

Biography & Memoir

MADELEINE PROJECT, THE Uncovering A Parisian a Life Beaudoux, Clara & Anderson, Alison

A young woman moves into a Paris apartment and discovers a storage room filled with the belongings of the previous owner, a certain Madeleine who died in her late nineties, and whose treasured possessions nobody seems to want. In an audacious act of journalism driven by personal curiosity and humane tenderness, Clara Beaudoux embarks on The Madeleine Project, documenting what she finds on Twitter with text and photographs, introducing the world to an unsung 20th century figure.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique take on graphic biography for the Twitter age.

• Originally documented on Twitter with found text and photographs, Clara Beaudoux already has an extensive following.

• A moving chronicle, which allows us to reconstruct intimate memories of a bygone era.

• The French language edition already has fantastic reviews from Lire, Telerama, Elle and Le Figaro.

ISBN 13: 9781939931498, 285pp p/b, £19.99 Published by NEW VESSEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

BEING HERE The Life of Paula Modersohn-Becker Darrieussecq, Marie

Born in Germany in 1876, Paula Modersohn-Becker was the first female artist to paint herself not only naked but pregnant. Being Here is a moving account of the life of this ground-breaking Expressionist painter by the acclaimed French writer Marie Darrieussecq. Darrieussecq thrillingly describes Paula’s discovery of her style and choice of subjects - women, babies, domestic life. She tells the story of her fraught marriage, her ambivalence about combining her passion for her career as an artist with motherhood. And she recounts her tragic death at thirty-one, days after giving birth.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Once overlooked by art historians, Modersohn-Becker was a bold and remarkable woman who challenged conventions.

• Vivid portrait of woman & artist: troubled marriage, struggles with poverty, conflict between creativity & motherhood.

• Modersohn-Becker wrote hundreds of letters and kept a diary: Being Here is imbued with direct quotations.

• Widely recognised as the first female painter to paint female nudes.

• Credited, alongside Picasso and Matisse, as having introduced the world to modernism in the early twentieth century.

ISBN 13: 9781925498608, 368pp p/b, £12.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East

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History

COMPLETE BOOK OF U.S. PRESIDENTS, THE (NINTH EDITION) A. DeGregorio, William

The most comprehensive single-volume sourcebook on U.S. presidents available today. A unique volume comprised of more than 300,000 words. More indepth information about every president than any other single book. A factual look at all our chief executives, from George Washington to the winner of the 2016 campaign-their lives, etc.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The consummate guide to the political and personal lives of every U.S. president through the election of 2017.

• Elaborates on less well-known details, such as personalities, careers and hobbies before the presidency.

• For history buffs, fans of US politics and readers interested in historical, social and legislative issues.

ISBN 13: 9781569808177, 900pp p/b, £30.99 Published by BARRICADE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

BLACK LIBERATION AND THE AMERICAN DREAM The Struggle for Racial and Economic Justice Le Blanc, Paul

Analysing intersections of race, class and gender alongside primary texts, this unique volume explores racism and anti-racism in the US. Considering the connections between class and racial oppression, and the often marginalised role of the Left in antiracist struggles, Le Blanc skilfully introduces key texts from crucial figures in African American radicalism. The combination of rich analytical understanding with key primary texts makes Black Liberation and the American Dream an invaluable resource for those engaged in contemporary struggles. Crucial for activists and scholars alike.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Analyses intersections of race, class and gender alongside primary texts, exploring racism and antiracism in the US. • Extensively analyses text from pioneers of the black liberation struggle as well as from contemporary activists.

• Explores text by Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, WEB Du Bois, CLR James, Malcolm X, and many more.

• A succinct and clear history of black struggles against racist oppression in US history.

ISBN 13: 9781608467853, 312pp p/b, £16.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

IN THE SHADOWS OF THE AMERICAN CENTURY The Rise and Decline of US Global Power McCoy, Alfred

In a completely original analysis, McCoy explores America’s rise as a world power, from the 1890s through the Cold War and its bid to extend its hegemony deep into the twenty-first century through a fusion of cyberwar, space warfare, trade pacts, and military alliances. McCoy then analyses the marquee instruments of American hegemony - covert intervention, client elites, psychological torture, and worldwide surveillance.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores the distinctive instruments of American ascent to global domination and hegemony.

• There is increasing concern about the destructive capacity of the US military as it sets its sights on new targets.

• McCoy s book Policing America’s Empire (Uni. of Wisconsin, 2009) won the Kahin Prize from the Association for Asian Stud ISBN 13: 9781608467730, 280pp p/b, £15.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

PERMANENT GUILLOTINE, THE Writings of the Sans-Culottes Abidor, Mitch (ed)

When the Bastille was stormed on July 14, 1789, it wasn’t a crowd of breeches-wearing professionals that attacked the prison, freed the internees, and killed its superintendent, carrying off his head on a pike. It was the working people of Paris, men who didn’t wear breeches, the sans-culottes, who carried this out.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This never-before-seen collection paints the most complete picture yet of the left of the left of the Revolution.

• This collection highlights the revolutionary power of popular anger; ideally suited to our turbulent times.

• The collection has been praised by other historical experts.

ISBN 13: 9781629633886, 160pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

AT WAR WITH WAR 5000 Years of Conquests, Invasions, and Terrorist Attacks, Illustrated Chwast, Seymour & Navasky, Victor

At War with War visualizes humanity’s 5,000-yearlong state of conflict, chaos, and violence on a continuous timeline. Seventy pages of stark blackand-white pen-and-ink drawings and woodcuts illustrate history’s most notorious battles - from 3300 BCE to the present day. Seymour Chwast is a design legend who led a revolution in graphic design in the 60s and 70s, pushing the limits of nearly every visual medium. Now, he turns his pen and sketchpad toward creating a new book on a subject that has been a personal obsession for nearly six decades: the fight against war.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Seymour Chwast is a design icon who pushed the boundaries of visual art in the 60s and 70s.

• He is the co-founder of the iconic Push Pin Studios along with Milton Glaser, who designed the I Heart NY logo.

• Features an introduction by Victor Navasky, former editor of The Nation.

• A visually stunning book in two-colour with a larger format and flaps.

• Ideal for design lovers and anyone with an interest in history, or the history of war.

ISBN 13: 9781609807795, 88pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

History

MINIK The New York Eskimo Harper, Kenn

In 1897, celebrated Arctic explorer Robert Peary brought six Polar Inuit, intended to serve as live ‘specimens’ at the American Museum of Natural History, to New York. Four died within a year. One managed to gain passage back to Greenland. Only the sixth, a boy of six or seven with a precociously solemn smile, remained. His name was Minik.

Orphaned when his father died of pneumonia, Minik never surrender the hope of going ‘home,’ never stopped fighting for the dignity of his father’s memory, and never gave up his belief that people would come to his aid if only he could get them to understand.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A heavily revised, updated and retitled version of a book originally selfpublished in 1986 as Give Me My Father’s Body.

• Published first by Steerforth Press in 2000 to widespread acclaim, it has been out of print for five years.

• Published on the 120th anniversary of Minik’s arrival in New York Harbour.

• With endorsements by Kevin Spacey, Andrea Barrett, The New York Times and Publisher’s Weekly.

ISBN 13: 9781586422417, 272pp p/b, £13.99 Published by STEERFORTH WHOLESALE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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ON BEING AWESOME A Unified Theory of How Not to Suck Riggle, Nick

In this original, fun, and slyly helpful investigation of a thoroughly modern condition, pro-skater-turned-philosopher Nick Riggle argues that our collective interest in being awesome (and not sucking) marks a new era in American culture, one that is shaped by relatively recent social, cultural and technological shifts. An accessible, philosophical road trip through the ethics of our time, On Being Awesome provides a new and inspiring framework for understanding friendship, success, and happiness in our everyday lives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Nick Riggle has an awesome background - he dropped out of high school to travel the world as a professional skater.

• His non-academic work has been featured in McSweeney’s, The Creative Post, Hyperallergic , and Aeon.

• Riggle has both a BA and PhD in philosophy. He is currently professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego.

• His work has appeared in top academic journals, yet he is equally as well known in the pro skating community.

• Riggle argues that we need awesome in our lives more now than ever - a sentiment many will get on board with!

ISBN 13: 9780143130901, 224pp h/b, £14.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Religion/Theology

DEMONS, THE DEVIL, AND FALLEN ANGELS Jones, Marie D. & Flaxman, Larry

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Education & Careers

A GUIDE TO WRITING A C.V. THE EASYWAY Conducting a Successful Interview Rogers, Howard

This new edition of Writing a C.V.: Conducting a Successful Interview is designed for the person who needs clear advice and guidance on how to construct a C.V and also how to perform at job interviews. This book will prove an invaluable guide for all those who wish to develop their skills in these areas and, like all Straightforward Guides, is written in a clear style accessible to all.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A guide to writing excellent C.Vs and performing well in interviews.

• Covers ideal layouts, provision of references, researching interviews, basic interview techniques and more.

• Offers advice on how to properly interpret job advertisements.

• Sample C.Vs included.

ISBN 13: 9781847167279, 144pp p/b, £8.99 Published by EASYWAY GUIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

WHY DON’T THE POOR RISE UP? Organizing the Twenty-First Century Resistance Nangwaya, Ajamu & Truscello, Michael

The devil goes by many names, and his tribe is legion.

Throughout human history, we have been obsessed with the dark opposites of God and angels, light, and mercy.

Whether it is our religious and sacred texts, folklore and myths of old, legends, fairy tales, novels, or the movies and television shows of today, the dark entities enthral us, terrify us, and remind us of the dualities of life. But where did they originate? Are they real? Does every religion or region of the world include them?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by established authors and respected experts on the unexplained, and paranormal research.

• 120 photos and illustrations to bring portraits of over 200 demons and fallen angels to shivering life.

• Horror movies, television shows, and books featuring demons and devils are perpetually popular.

• Nearly 200 entries on the history, folklore, religion and pop-culture of demons, angels, and other heinous creatures.

• Demonic creatures have had a long and legendary career, with numerous myths and tales in culture throughout history.

ISBN 13: 9781578596133, 400pp p/b, £17.99 Published by VISIBLE INK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Poverty is on the rise, especially since the 2008 economic meltdown. Riots and urban insurrections are also on the rise, and are becoming increasingly confrontational and intense. Why Don’t the Poor Rise Up? asks why the former hasn’t led to more of the latter, and discusses how that can - and is likely to - change within the coming years. It is a vibrant collection of essays about the ways in which the poor are defined, the ways they resist, and the obstacles to that resistance both expanding and succeeding.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Revolution from below is coming - but how, why, and when?

• Will interest academics who study social movements, as well as readers concerned by the increasing violence in our socie • Wealth inequality is constantly in the news, so lay readers are becoming much more interested in this subject.

ISBN 13: 9781849352789, 300pp p/b, £16.5 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Cultural Studies

Essays and Drawings on How to Survive the End of the World Mr. Fish

LOOK BUT ONLY WITH LOVE Obaid-Chinoy, Sharmeen

From two-time Academy Award winning documentarian Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy comes a cinematic portrait of her native and often misunderstood Pakistan. Travelling the length and breadth of the country, she meets men and women shaping the country’s financial and cultural future.

Obaid-Chinoy delivers a heart-warming profile of the unseen side of Pakistan: one of industrious entrepreneurs, a rich cultural history of words, poetry, and music, and a country desperately trying to overcome the hand it’s been dealt.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A memoir from Oscar- and Emmy-Award winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.

• She first won an Academy Award for her 2012 HBO film Saving Face, about the rise of acid attacks on women in Pakistan.

• A unique insider’s view of an often-misunderstood country. This is what real life looks like in Pakistan.

• Looks beyond the headlines of terror and poverty to reveal industrious peoples and a rich culture of music and poetry.

• Intimate interviews with leaders in Pakistan’s political, cultural and financial future.

ISBN 13: 9781942872894, 304pp h/b, £20 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Politics

IN DEFENSE OF NAKED WOMEN

In Defense of Naked Women by Mr. Fish is a riotous collection of cartoons, illustrations, personal essays, culture-war correspondence and interviews with famous intellectual and artistic outlaws, who, like the author, are just trying to defuse the apocalyptic bomb that is the miracle of our Creation. Drawn, painted, and collaged in Mr. Fish’s many virtuosic styles, Naked Women is an eloquent take-no-prisoners response to American political life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A reactionary, riotous response to the new American political order - a subject on everyone’s minds!

• Never before has a US president sparked such protest as Trump, and never has revolt been so widespread.

• Features cartoons, comics, essays, illustrations and interviews that aim to defuse the apocalyptic bomb!

• Mr Fish has an eclectic style which is fully on display throughout this book.

It’s a real feast for the eyes.

• An intelligent, powerful, witty book that takes absolutely no prisoners.

ISBN 13: 9781606990423, 180pp p/b, £25.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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ENGLISH UPRISING Brexit and the Mainstreaming of the Far-Right Stocker, Paul

Politics

DIVIDE AND CONQUER OR DIVIDE AND SUBDIVIDE? How Not to Refight the First International Leier, Mark

In this timely and important book, Paul Stocker examines how ideas of the far right - always a fringe movement in Britain - have become part of the cultural and political mainstream after Brexit. He explores the noxious rightwing press and how it it pushing far-right values, and how these issues are not unique to Britain. Rather, the growth of far-right populism is a Western phenomenon and one with trends which can be witnessed in several European countries, as well as the United States.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A vital, fascinating look at how far-right politics is being adopted into the mainstream in the UK, Europe and the US. • Contextualises Brexit by analysing Britain’s hostile stance towards migrants, Trump’s election, and the referendum.

• Contains up to the minute research and sources including oral interviews with experts, politicians and the public.

• Dr. Paul Stocker has a doctorate in British far-right history from Teesside University.

• Teesside Uni hosts the Centre for fascist, anti-fascist and post-fascist studies, a respected and unique research hub.

ISBN 13: 9781911545101, 224pp h/b, £14.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE UK Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

The battles between Michael Bakunin and Karl Marx in the First International (a.k.a. the International Working Men’s Association, 1864-1876) began a pattern of polemics and rancour between anarchists and Marxists that still exists today. Outlining the profound similarities between Bakunin and Marx in their early lives and careers as activists, Mark Leier suggests that the differences have often been exaggerated and have prevented activists from learning useful lessons about creating vibrant movements.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Argues differences between Bakunin and Marx have been exaggerated and have prevented activists from making prog • Suggests that the differences between Marx and Bakunin have often been exaggerated.

• Understanding their similarities will help activists learn useful lessons about creating vibrant movements.

• Brings welcome consideration to the real merits of Bakunin’s anarchist movement.

ISBN 13: 9781629633831, 32pp p/b, £4.5 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

Politics

THE CANDIDATE Nunns, Alex

In September 2015 an earthquake shook the foundations of British politics. Jeremy Corbyn, a lifelong and uncompromising socialist, was elected to head the Labour Party. How this remarkable twist of events came about is the subject of Alex Nunns’ highly readable and richly researched account. Drawing on first-hand interviews with those involved in the campaign, including its most senior figures, Nunns traces the origins of Corbyn’s victory. Giving full justice to the dramatic swings and nail-biting tensions of an extraordinary summer in UK politics, Nunns’ telling of a story that has received widespread attention but little understanding is as illuminating as it is entertaining.

KEY SELLING POINTS • In September 2015 an earthquake shook the foundations of British politics.

Jeremy Corbyn, a lifelong and uncompromising • Selected by The Guardian as one of the best political books of 2016.

• A fascinating account of why - as well as how - Jeremy became leader of the Labour Party.’ John McDonnell ISBN 13: 9781682191040, 272pp p/b, £11.99 Published by OR BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Politics

THE BUTCHER’S TRAIL How the Search for Balkan War Criminals Became the World’s Most Successful Manhunt Borger, Julian

Written with a thrilling narrative pull, The Butcher’s Trail chronicles the pursuit and capture of the Balkan war criminals indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague. Borger recounts how Ratko Mladic - now on trial in The Hague - and recently convicted Radovan Karadzic were finally tracked down, and describes the intrigue behind the arrest of Slobodan Milo evic, the Yugoslav president who became the first head of state to stand before an international tribunal for crimes perpetrated in a time of war.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Borger is a seasoned journalist with a tremendous facility for suspenseful storytelling.

• Updated with recent developments surrounding the trial.

• With the attention on ISIS, this story is both historically important and highly relevant.

• Julian Borger and The Guardian have been at the forefront of the fight to preserve journalistic integrity.

• Borger was part of the Guardian team that won the 2014 Pulitzer prize for serive to journalism.

ISBN 13: 9781590518984, TBCpp p/b, £13.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

LOOK FOR ME IN THE WHIRLWIND From the Panther 21 to 21st-Century Revolutions Meyer, Matt; kioni-sadiki, dequi; Odinga, Sekou; et al

At a moment when the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement recites a daily ‘We Have a Duty to Win’ affirmation penned by exiled revolutionary Assata Shakur, the membership of the NY 21 is largely forgotten and unknown. Their legacy, however - reflected upon here in this special edition - provides essential truths which have remained largely hidden, even in the myriad books and movies of Black Panther nostalgia and mythology.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Contains the collective autobiography, written in support of the 21, reprinted for the first time since 1969.

• Even as the Black Lives Matter movement burgeons the membership of the NY 21 is largely forgotten and unknown.

• Reflects the legacy and essential truths of Black Panther, which largely remained hidden, despite many previous works.

ISBN 13: 9781629633893, 448pp p/b, £21.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

PRACTICAL UTOPIA Strategies for a Desirable Society Albert, Michael & Chomsky, Noam (preface)

It presents concepts and their connections to current society; visions of what can be in a preferred, participatory future; and an examination of the ends and means required for developing a just society. Neither shying away from the complexity of human issues, nor reeking of dogmatism, Practical Utopia presupposes only concern for humanity.

KEY SELLING POINTS • With the current climate changing rapidly, Practical Utopia is a necessary and fascinating look at our society.

• Showcased in a way that is easily accessible, as well as informative to the public.

• Offers conceptual tools for understanding society but also provides means of seeking change using a variety of tactics.

ISBN 13: 9781629633817, 288pp p/b, £17.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Legal Reference

A GUIDE TO THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM Chadwick, Anthony

This latest book in the Emerald Home Lawyer Series, Guide to the English Legal System, is an ideal introductory book for anyone who needs insight into how the English Legal System works at all levels. It is updated to 2017. This book examines the workings of the English Legal system, looking at the main institutions and the role of Parliament and the law and also the role of the EU and its role in the English Legal System. The book will prove an invaluable guide for all those who wish to develop their knowledge in this areas and is written in a clear concise style accessible to all.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to all aspects of the English Legal System.

• Clear and concise; updated to 2017.

• Anthony Chadwick is a lecturer in law, specializing in the English legal system.

ISBN 13: 9781847167286, 176pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EMERALD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Environmental & Green Studies

CLIMATE MAJORITY, THE From Apathy to Action Barasi, Leo

The Climate Majority is the first book to investigate climate apathy, to describe how it prevents action to stop climate change and to show how it can be beaten with an approach developed for political campaigns. Anyone who cares about climate change can draw on the lessons of the book to help build a climate majority.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of few books to focus on public opinion and climate change: others address climate change denial, not apathy.

• Argues dangerous climate change will only be prevented if the majority of people are persuaded to limit emissions.

• Written by an expert in public opinion, campaigns and climate change policy.

• In 2014 Leo Barasi won the Sustainable Futures award from the University of London.

ISBN 13: 9781780264073, 240pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Technology

DEFYING REALITY The Inside Story of the Virtual Reality Revolution Ewalt, David M.

No longer just a mainstay of science fiction, VR has seen recent success with companies such as Oculus, Sony, and HTC. But little is known about its history, which reaches back decades.

Ewalt chronicles its origins in Cold War military laboratories, and traces it through decades of hype and failed products, to a teenage gamer whose advancements made the recent breakthroughs in VR possible. Writing for a mainstream audience as well as technology enthusiasts, Ewalt offers a unique perspective on how VR got here, where it’s going, and how and why it will change the way we live.

KEY SELLING POINTS • VR is the hottest tech topic, with Ewalt’s 2015 Forbes cover article on Oculus Rift’s Palmer Luckey leading the pack • Sony’s Playstation VR has just launched and is proving massively popular with mainstream audiences.

• Ewalt is a seasoned journalist and a technology expert with a genuine enthusiasm for VR that comes across on the page.

ISBN 13: 9780735215672, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Family & Health

EXPLAINING AUTISM Lawrence, Clare

What is autism? With perhaps one in a hundred of our population now receiving a diagnosis of Autism, this is a question that more and more people are asking.

Explaining Autism is the Second Edition of this highly successful book in theExplainingseries and provides a clear and concise introduction to this fascinating and perplexing subject. Written in accessible, nonspecialist language, it provides an ideal introduction for parents, carers, teachers and employers - for anyone coming across this intriguing condition - on ways to understand what is Autism.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A clear, concise, non-specialist introduction to Autism.

• Author Clare Lawrence is a teacher and the mother of an autistic child.

• Advice for living with - and celebrating - autism in school and careers.

ISBN 13: 9781847167262, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EMERALD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Family & Health

EXERCISES FOR C ARDIAC RECOVERY The Strong Heart Fitness Program for Life After Heart Attack & Heart Surgery Smith, William; Burns, Keith & Volgraf, Christopher

Exercises for Cardiac Recovery presents a postrehabilitation exercise program designed to help men and women regain their physical health and strength after heart attack or heart surgery. With exercises and corresponding workout plans tailored for those seeking to improve cardiovascular health, Exercises for Cardiac Recovery provides real benefits for heart disease patients, including a stronger system to make the post rehabilitation process easier, markedly less fatigue over time, and relief from emotional stress.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Gives readers an understanding of the effects of heart disease on the body and the need for after-care and treatment.

• With help and advice from three authoritive and expert authors.

• Comprehensive online support via social media, community forums, and website featuring additional content.

• Workouts designed with safety as the priority, while minimising pain and fatigue build-up for best long-term results.

• Exercises are easy to follow and adaptable for the post rehab cardiac patient.

ISBN 13: 9781578267064, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Family & Health

PARKINSON’S PLAYBOOK, THE A Game Plan to Put Your Parkinson’s On the Defense Smith, Robert W. & Kerstein, Stanley

Based on the author’s personal experiences, The Parkinson’s Playbook teaches readers how to manage and minimize the symptoms of Parkinson’s and its effects on their daily life. The Parkinson’s Playbook is as entertaining as it is empowering.

Covering topics ranging from putting together your ‘team’ of medical professionals and personal supports to alternative therapies to reduce symptoms and keep you in the game, The Parkinson’s Playbook is for the person who is tired of sitting on the sidelines.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Parkinson’s Playbook provides a new opportunity for relief and recovery from this degenerative condition.

• Every ‘play’ is drawn from the author’s personal experience, providing a practical and focused new perspective.

• The Parkinson’s Playbook provides recovery options and coping mechanisms requiring no special medication or treatment.

• Useful for anyone at any stage of the disease.

ISBN 13: 9781578267088, 24pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Family & Health

SLOW MEDICINE

Marshall, Sarah

The Way to Healing Sweet, Victoria

In the quarter-century that Victoria Sweet has been a doctor, ‘healthcare’ has replaced medicine, ‘providers’ look at their laptops more than at their patients, and the ruthless pursuit of efficiency has vanquished the effectiveness of treatment. Victoria Sweet knows that there is an alternative way, because she has lived and practised it. In her new book, she reflects with compassion, wit, and profound insight on experiences drawn from her time in medical school, internship, and residencies, the path to the ‘slow medicine’ in which she has been pioneer and inspiration.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sweet’s hugely successful first book, God’s Hotel (Riverhead, 2013), essentially created the ‘slow medicine’ movement.

• With the NHS and healthcare debate constantly in the news, this book is more timely now than ever.

• Sweet ranks with Oliver Sacks as a doctor-writer who develops her ideas through riveting stories and characters.

• Sacks himself said God’s Hotel ‘it should be required reading.’ It was a finalist for a PEN award in nonfiction.

• Sweet has a large following of doctors, nurses, medical students, social workers, and others involved with healthcare.

ISBN 13: 9781594633591, 288pp h/b, £18.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Family & Health

THE KETO CURE A Low Carb High Fat Dietary Solution to Heal Your Body and Optimize Your Health Moore, Jimmy & Nally, Adam

The unique perspective on this book is that it covers the perspective from both Dr and patient. Dr. Adam Nally has helped thousands of patients lose weight, reverse diabetes, and eliminate chronic illness while Jimmy Moore has experience this for himself after adopting the keto diet.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on a popular podcast by Jimmy Moore and Adam Nally.

• Helps provide GPs with nutritional information and practical advice for treatment.

• People with various health conditions can use keto lifestyle to help them control or even reverse some common diseases.

ISBN 13: 9781628601299, 400pp p/b, £29.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Family & Health

SUPERNATURAL GODS: SPIRITUAL MYSTERIES, PSYCHIC EXPERIENCES, AND SCIENTIFIC TRUTHS Willis, Jim

Food & Drink

PRESERVATION PANTRY

Black Holes. Dark Energy. Dark Matter. Entanglement Theory. Quantum Physics. Modern science estimates dark energy permeates roughly 68% of the universe.

Dark matter makes up another 27%, leaving the ‘normal’ matter visible to humans at less than 5% of the cosmos around us. String Theory and Membrane Theory both suggest that parallel dimensions very probably exist. Quantum Entanglement Theory shows two objects connected despite being large distances apart. What does the universe hold-and hide? Where do we come from and where are we headed? Can science explain psychic and supernatural phenomena?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores dozens of mysterious of the known and the unknown universe.

• Uncovers relationships between science, psychic and supernatural phenomena.

• Thorough look at the historical record, theories and alternative explanations, drawing links many fail to recognise.

• Written to appeal to anyone interested in psychic phenomena, supernatural mysteries and the unknown universe.

• There is a wide fascination with psychic phenomena, life energies, alien life, close encounters and UFO’s.

ISBN 13: 9781578596607, 400pp p/b, £17.99 Published by VISIBLE INK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Preservation Pantry’s root-to-top, stem-to-core method recycles every part of fruits and vegetables so that farmer’s market produce stays delicious long after the season ends. Whether you’re an experienced homesteader or a novice canner, Marshall shows you how to create recipes for canning and preserving that you can then incorporate into finished dishes.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Over 100 recipes for whole-food canning and preserving locally grown, organic produce to help fight food waste.

• Recipes highlight sustainably grown and local produce and make full use of the entire fruit and vegetables.

• Food waste has become a national issue.

• Author is a talented and trusted business owner whose products are featured in local and national media.

• With charming watercolour illustrations and stunning full-colour photographs.

ISBN 13: 9781682450062, 240pp h/b, £21.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Food & Drink

FEED YOUR PEOPLE Recipes for Big-Hearted, Big-Batch Cooking Jonath, Leslie & De Coudreaux, Molly

With recipes for generous family-style, big-batch cooking, Feed Your People will inspire people to feed their people both literally and spiritually. Organised into chapters by method/strategy of cooking - Big Soups and Stews, Roasts and Braises, Grilling, Pastas and Rice Dishes, and recipes like dumplings and empanadas to cook with your people. Each recipe will provide specific information on how to scale to feed from 4 to 40 and beyond. It will also show a diverse range of ethnic styles and budget concerns. All the food will be big in flavour - homey, comfort food.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Large-scale cooking events are more popular than ever, with the rise of supper clubs and food festivals across the UK. • This book is not so much about old-school entertaining as it is about feeding the soul of our communities.

• Jonath’s last cause-related cookbook, From Our House to Yours (Chronicle Books 2002) sold over 60,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9781576878040, 220pp h/b, £29.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Humour

I, CHERNOBYL What’s So Funny About Hitler, The Reign of Terror, Napoleon, Crucifixion Mao, Kierkegaard, North Korea, Jeff Koons, WWI, Millard Fillmore, and That Thing Called Cancer Riswold, James

In Hitler Saved My Life, advertising legend Jim Riswold brilliantly combines incisive and funny essays with gorgeous and hilarious visuals to chronicle his battle with cancer and details how a post-diagnosis career transformation into a ‘fake artist’ helped stave off death. And that fake art, inhabited by tyrants like Mao, Hitler and Mussolini, has provoked a great deal of controversy.

But as one critic noted, Riswold’s work ‘teaches us how to deal with monsters, be it a Hitler or a deadly disease.’

KEY SELLING POINTS • A controversial body of work with a controversial cast of characters.

• Created by Jim Riswold, a celebrated advertising guru who has created some of the 20th century’s most famous ads.

• Riswold was inducted into The One Club Creative Hall of Fame (fellows include Steve Jobs and David Ogilvy).

• Riswold’s TED talk explaining how the world’s tyrants helped him battle cancer has gone viral.

ISBN 13: 9781941393338, 224pp h/b, £25.5 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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Lifestyle

UNCRATE MAGAZINE ISSUE 4 Uncrate

Founded in 2005, Uncrate is the original buyer’s guide for men, both online and in print. Widely known for uncovering the best men’s gear, automobiles and apparel, Uncrate reaches a large, influential audience of more than 2 million discerning readers every month, making it the largest publication dedicated to men’s gear and style. Uncrate was recently named in Time Magazine’s 50 Best Websites list. For Uncrate Magazine Issue 02, we flew down to Cuba to ‘research’ the cigars and rum

this island has to offer!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A glossy, high-end magazine, Uncrate is sumptuously illustrated with gorgeous professional photos throughout.

• Uncrate reaches an influential audience of 2 million discerning readers every month.

• Uncrate was recently named in Time Magazine’s 50 Best Websites list.

• For readers of The Coolector, The Skinny, Shortlist Mode, 7th Man, Fantastic Man and other luxury lifestyle magazines.

ISBN 13: 9780692832479, 160pp p/b, £12.99 Published by UNCRATE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Sport

ON THE BRINK A Modern Journey Across Football’s First Frontier Hughes, Simon

In the winter of 2016 Simon Hughes began a journey through English football’s most successful region, meeting the players, the managers, the chairmen and owners that shape the mood of a changing time. From the Premier League to grassroots, in On the Brink, Hughes examines how the landscape of the game across the north west is shifting: how geography explains the way things are; how industry defines identity; how money threatens existence - and what Brexit might mean for the future.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The newest book from award winning author Simon Hughes.

• A unique look into part of England’s most successful footballing region.

• Exclusive interviews from within each club.

• Featuring originally commissioned photography showing north-west football.

ISBN 13: 9781909245600, 324pp h/b, £20 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sport

WIMBLEDON 2017: THE OFFICIAL REVIEW OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Newman, Paul

Wimbledon 2017: The Official Story of The Championships is the evocative and beautifully illustrated re-telling of another engrossing fortnight of tennis at the All England Club. Written by The Independent’s tennis correspondent, Paul Newman, and put together by a team based at Wimbledon for the duration of The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 grants the reader exclusive insider access to the tournament with interviews and analysis, opinion and quotes from the stars of the show. In addition, the book is packed with stunning photography taken by some of the world’s best tennis photographers.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fully endorsed official Wimbledon product. A great souvenir of a memorable Championships.

• 32pp larger than previous editions at no extra cost.

• Stunning pictures from award-winning tennis photographers.

• Exclusive insider access behind the scenes at Wimbledon.

ISBN 13: 9781909534735, 192pp h/b, £20 Published by VISION SPORTS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Travel and Holiday Guides

BIRNBAUM’S 2018 DISNEYLAND RESORT: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE Birnbaum

As the Disneyland Resort continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2018 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers moneysaving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget. Including a peek into what’s new!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Millions of people visit Disneyland in Anaheim, California, each year and this is the one and only official guide.

• Disneyland has the second largest number of visitors of any theme park in America, after only Walt Disney World.

• Disney California Adventure has undergone a major renovation, and we cover all the new attractions.

• The Birnbaum Disney Guide is the best-selling guide to Walt Disney World.

• Coupons worth $250 in every copy!

ISBN 13: 9781484773772, 144pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Travel and Holiday Guides

BIRNBAUM’S 2018 WALT DISNEY WORLD FOR KIDS: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE Birnbaum

The 2018 edition tells kids how to join the vacationplanning fun, with kid-friendly descriptions of all the theme park shows and attractions, including maps, photos, colourful illustrations, and more. Mingle with the Muppets in the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square!

Kermit and company present historic tales there every day. This park also has a new musical show at Cinderella Castle: Mickey’s Friendship Faire! Experience Pandora-The World of Avatar, the brand-new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdoms. And much, much more!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Walt Disney World is the #1 theme park in the world.

• This guide has insider tips from Disney, and is the only guide for kids featuring Disney characters.

• Blanks pages are featured throughout, so kids can record their own impressions of their trip.

• The only guide to Walt Disney World that is written for kids-under the renowned Birnbaum imprimatur.

• This is the kids’ only guide to Walt Disney World that includes polls and reviews written by real kids.

ISBN 13: 9781484773796, 160pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Travel and Holiday Guides

BIRNBAUM’S 2018 WALT DISNEY WORLD: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE Birnbaum

As Walt Disney World continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your guide! The 2018 edition delves into detailed descriptions of all attractions, resorts, and eateries; offers money-saving coupons and strategies to maximize your vacation budget.

Including a peek into what’s new!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The one and only official, up-to-the-minute insider’s guide to America’s most popular travel destination.

• Walt Disney World has the largest number of visitors of any theme park in America.

• Disney is undergoing a major renovation, where all the new attractions are covered in the guide.

• The Birnbaum Disney Guide is the best-selling guide to Walt Disney World.

• Coupons worth $250 in every copy!

ISBN 13: 9781484773789, 368pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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Calendars & Diaries

Calendars & Diaries

AMNESTY 2018 EVERYDAY DIARY & NOTEBOOK PACK

AMNESTY: ONE WORLD FAMILY CALENDAR 2018

Ideally suited to everyday use, it comprises two matching, pocket-sized components: a 2018 diary and a blank notebook. Each cover is taken from a larger piece of specially commissioned artwork, so that there are subtly different versions of both the diary and the notebook. The diary is one week-toview with a handy notes space at the end of each week. It features a colour section in the front and back with photos, useful info and extracts from New Internationalist books. The notebook is totally blank inside for versatility. Both components have a ribbon

The One World Family Calendar 2018 is full of colourful images from around the world and is designed to keep the whole family updated on the activities of the months to come. With space for entries by up to five people, it is the ultimate calendar for you to plan your family year.

New Internationalist

marker and elastic fastener.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ideal gift, whether given separately or together.

• Stunning cover artwork.

• Blank notebook perfect for everyday notes, lists and doodles.

• Printed on FSC paper.

ISBN 13: 9781780263892, 140pp diary, £9.95 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Calendars & Diaries

AMNESTY: ONE WORLD ALMANAC 2018 New Internationalist

An ideal appointments diary with a foldout stand to display a new photograph for every week of the year. Featuring a diverse and unusual collection of world photography, it gives a unique insight into the lives and culture of others.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Photograph for every week-to-view page of the diary there is scope for a wide range of subjects.

• Unique fold-out case, which displays the photographs while leaving the diary page flat to write on.

• Includes a Peters Equal Area word map, charts of basic indicators for every country of the world.

• Features 53 photographs from some of the world’s leading photographers.

• Printed on FSC paper.

ISBN 13: 9781780263854, 140pp diary, £13.95 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

New Internationalist

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the whole package: a calendar that features great photography and is indispensable for families on the go.

• Vertical grid with 5 columns across (one for each family member) and the days of the month running down the left side.

• Spiral bound, month-to-view calendar made from recycled materials.

• The stunning pictures from top international photographers show just how colourful our planet can be.

• Shows how similar are people’s everyday concerns are the world over.

ISBN 13: 9781780263878, 24pp calendar, £9.95 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Calendars & Diaries

AMNESTY: PLAN B DIARY 2018 New Internationalist

This the diary for those who swim against the tide. It is practical and weekly with illustrations, street art, paintings, poems, doodles and more, all submitted by young artists from around the world, and combined with a unique design commissioned for 2018. Each year a new designer is given free rein to create a unique look.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New designer commissioned every year to solicit work and create a unique work.

• Appeals to students and young people and reflects counterculture, dissent and protest.

• Presents quirky and creative ways to represent injustices, humour, politics, love and life in the world today.

• Includes listings of international festivals and activist organizations, alternative conversion chart and subway maps.

• Printed on FSC paper.

ISBN 13: 9781780263885, 146pp diary, £9.95 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Calendars & Diaries

AMNESTY: ONE WORLD CALENDAR 2018 New Internationalist

Each year, the One World Calendar Group collaborates to produce this best-selling calendar. It portrays positive and inspiring images of people around the world. The photographs are taken by some of the world’s leading photographers, and increasingly by photographers from the Majority World. The 2018 theme is ‘Trade’.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Bestseller: 180,000 sold worldwide each year. Original large format calendar, published annually since 1982.

• Unique, large landscape format presents the photographs to striking effect on your wall.

• 12 stunning images from some of the world’s leading photographers; spiral bound, 56cm wide, 2 hangers, month to view.

• Made from recycled paper and helps to support a variety of European NGOs and aid agencies.

• A collaboration between New Internationalist and a consortium of aid agencies worldwide.

ISBN 13: 9781780263847, 26pp calendar, £14.95 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Calendars & Diaries

AMNESTY: THE WORLD IN YOUR KITCHEN CALENDAR 2018 New Internationalist

Beautiful bold illustrations fill your kitchen with the colours of the world, while the vegetarian recipes will inspire any chef to produce the delicious smells and tastes of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Each year a new artist is exclusively commissioned to illustrate this delightful kitchen calendar. Every month suggests a favourite vegetarian world food recipe and illustrations are created to compliment the dish and the place it comes from.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Bestseller: over 30,000 sold worldwide each year.

• Month-to-view calendar printed on recycled paper.

• Beautifully illustrated on every page with unique and exclusive artwork.

• Printed on FSC paper.

ISBN 13: 9781780263861, 24pp calendar, £9.95 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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Biography & Memoir

NEWLY ANNOUNCED COMMISSION

ISAAC AND I Fiction

ADRIFT IN SOHO Wilson, Colin

Harry Preston says goodbye to the provinces and comes to London looking for life and adventure.

It is the mid-1950s and he soon finds himself in the impoverished and slightly seedy world of the emerging Beat Generation. As he progresses through the ranks of would-be artists and deluded romantics of Soho and Notting Hill, he begins to make sense of the world and his role in it. Colin Wilson’s second, and most autobiographical novel.

Published in a new edition to coincide with the release of the film.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Out of print for decades, an important novel of Soho life in the 1950s.

• Being filmed by Burning Films for release in 2017 for the Arthouse circuit.

• Well known author who came to fame with The Outsider, and popularised existentialism in Britain.

• One of the best known ‘Angry Young Men’ of his generation.

ISBN 13: 9781907869136, 220pp p/b, £9.99 Published by FIVE LEAVES Rep Territories: UK

True Crime

A Life in Poetry Searle, Chris

Isaac and I is the autobiography of Chris Searle, who braces his own story with the life of his greatest influence, East London poet Isaac Rosenberg. The book tells of East London during the 1970s through the poetry of many of its people, in the spirit of their great predecessors such as Blake and Rosenberg.

It is a praisesong to the poetical spirit and talent of people born in ordinary circumstances who, like Rosenberg, through their words create a militant and compassionate beauty from the most unpromising of settings.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The author is working with school students in East London to create a new Stepney Words.

• Searle has been in the news with a report on the education of Roma children in Sheffield.

• Searle is a major figure in the education world.

• The school students’ protest against Chris Searle’s sacking was a major issue in the 70s.

• Book launches in Sheffield, Nottingham, London and (with advance copies) at the NUT Easter conference.

ISBN 13: 9781910170434, 276pp p/b, £11.99 Published by FIVE LEAVES Rep Territories: UK

CHARLIE PEACE His Amazing Life and Astounding Legend Eaton, Michael

Travel Writing

MAD JOHN’S WALK Gallas, John

Charlie Peace: His Amazing Life and Astounding Legend charts the evolution of a Victorian master burglar and murderer from truth to myth. The book begins with the way his crimes were reported in The Illustrated Police News before examining the growth of the legend in Penny Dreadfuls and ballads, before this criminal was uniquely transformed into a folk hero in popular theatre, waxwork shows, early cinema, music hall song and even comics. The book will appeal to anyone interested in true crime, 19th century literature, theatre and film history and popular culture.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The product of many years’ research.

• Illustrated throughout.

• Well known film-writer, playwright and, especially currently, writer of TV and radio adaptions of Dickens.

• Book festival interest.

ISBN 13: 9781910170304, 300pp p/b, £14.99 Published by FIVE LEAVES Rep Territories: UK

In the autumn of 2016, poet John Gallas decided to follow the route taken by John Clare when he escaped from Matthew Allen’s High Beach Asylum in Epping Forest and made his way back to his home in Northborough. This pamphlet is a light-hearted account of that eighty mile journey in which Gallas reflects on the similarities and differences between Clare’s world and today.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A light-hearted account of the eighty mile journey, following an escape route taken by John Clare in 1841.

• Gallas reflects on the similarities and differences between John Clare’s world and today.

• A beautifully produced, short pamphlet from Five Leaves.

• A new poem for each day of the walk is included.

ISBN 13: 9781910170410, 16pp p/b, £3 Published by FIVE LEAVES Rep Territories: UK

Poetry

Biography & Memoir

DOWNSHIFTING Buckner, Adrian

Downshifting celebrates places where the nourishing values of literature survive; places where the technological revolution and celebrity culture fails to intrude upon enduring and deeply felt human values. It also contains several meditations on the writer’s childhood, assenting to Auden’s dictum on the key shaping of the adult by the things to which one’s love is firstly and voluntarily drawn. Above all, Downshifting seeks to sing all its tunes with a light touch, to eschew the po-faced, the solemn, the overwrought and obscure.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Poetry about the values of literature and deeply felt human values.

• University literature departments interest (poetry about University teaching).

• Sporting interest (section of sport-related poetry, mostly cricket).

ISBN 13: 9781910170328, 64pp p/b, £9.99 Published by FIVE LEAVES Rep Territories: UK

STREET HAUNTING: A LONDON ADVENTURE, & BULWELL

Woolf, Virginia & Middleton, Stanley

Street Haunting’ describes ‘...the greatest pleasure of town life in winter - rambling the streets of London.’

A cascade of brief impressions encapsulates the people and places Virginia Woolf visited on her frequent walks through the capital, and gives an enchanting picture of London in the 1920s. Stanley Middleton’s equally evocative yet very different pieces describe the suburb of Bulwell as it was in his youth. Although part of Nottingham, Bulwell and its people have always maintained a distinct identity, which is captured in his essay, ‘Bulwell’, and poem, ‘A Name Loosely Attached.’

KEY SELLING POINTS • Two different but very evocative essays on the subject of place.

• A beautifully produced, short pamphlet from Five Leaves.

• Two rarely published essays collected together with a poem by Stanley Middleton.

ISBN 13: 9781910170427, 24pp p/b, £4 Published by FIVE LEAVES Rep Territories: UK

MONTHLY CATALOGUE - September 2017 Biography & Memoir

LITTLE ENGLAND Jack, Ian

A timely selection of Ian Jack’s incisive and thoughtprovoking journalism that gets to grips with the mess we’re in. In this anthology of his recent articles about England, Englishness and our place in the world, Ian Jack sheds light on a country riven by discord.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Comes at a crucial time, as the debate surrounding Brexit and the place of Britain in the wider world intensifies.

• Jack has a significant pre-existing readership for his Guardian columns.

• Substantial press coverage expected for this book by a high-profile journalist and author with media connections.

• Published by Charles Glass Books, a specialist non-fiction imprint of Quartet Books.

• Illustrated throughout.

ISBN 13: 9780704374430, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by QUARTET Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Biography & Memoir

MEMOIRS

de Silva, Desmond

This is the definitive account of Desmond de Silva’s life and work, from the prosecution of Charles Taylor for war crimes in Sierra Leone, to defending household names such as John Terry, via murder, celebrity and spy cases.

A passionate and insightful memoir by one of the most prominent lawyers alive today.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A vivid, unputdownable account of what really went on during some of the most high-profile court cases of post-war Britain.

• Desmond De Silva, QC is one of the UK’s best-known, and most brilliant, legal minds.

• Tells the story of cases related to Charles Taylor, John Terry, Naomi Campbell, Nikolai Fedorovich Artamonov, and many others, in an open and accessible way.

• Includes 8 pp. of illustrations.

• Ideal for fans of recent bestselling law titles such as Memoirs of a Radical Lawyer by Michael Mansfield, Case Histories by Jeremy Hutchinson and The Rule of Law by Tom Bingham.

ISBN 13: 9780704374423, TBCpp h/b, £25 Published by QUARTET Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Food & Drink

THE FRAGRANT PANTRY Bissell, Frances

While the use of flowers in cookery is becoming ever more popular, they often feature as little more than decoration. Frances Bissell shows us how the scent and flavour of flowers can be used like that of a herb or a spice to add magic to a range of dishes.

In these pages you will find recipes for preserves as diverse as myrtle-scented figs, peach and lavender mostarda, rum and jasmine mincemeat, wild garlic flower pesto and mango, jasmine and lime kulfi. These easy-to-follow recipes allow both the experienced and novice cook to experiment with floral cooking with real confidence.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Fragrant Pantry is the third volume of an already acclaimed trilogy.

• Cooking with flowers is a natural way of cooking which reflects the seasons - important for today’s responsible eaters.

• These easy-to-follow recipes allow both experienced and novice cooks to experiment confidently with floral cooking.

• Enchanting.’ - Raymond Blanc ISBN 13: 9781682190944, 160pp p/b, £11.99 Published by SERIF Rep Territories: UK & Ireland July 2017

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES - March -Aug 2017 Plays and Scripts

MARCH 2017

RICHARD II Fiction - Crime & Thriller

CATALINA EDDY A Novel in Three Decades Pyne, Daniel

Dan Pyne returns with a collection of three novellas about Southern California’s police underworld, each set in a different decade. Together, Pyne’s novellas reflect the changing mores of California, illuminating the different crimes but unchanging human frailties of different times.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Daniel Pyne is a widely respected screenwriter; his thrilling and atmospheric novellas feel like stylised short films.

• Pyne’s hard-boiled gritty style will endear to fans of books like Ellroy’s LA Confidential and The Black Dahlia.

• Pyne’ss screenwriting credits include the remake of the Manchurian Candidate and Pacific Heights.

• He is currently signed on as the screenwriter for Jonathan Demme’s adaptation of Dave Eggers’ novel Zeitoun.

ISBN 13: 9780399171659, 480pp h/b, £19.99 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2017

Sociology and Anthropology

The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William; Dolan, Frances E & Orgel, Stephen

These easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage appeared between 1956 and 1967. With these electrifying new covers, dependable texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remains a valued resource for students, teachers, and theatre professionals for many years to come. This edition of Richard II is edited with an introduction by Francis E. Dolan.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Beautiful new covers, which are simple and distinctive, designed by Manuja Waldia.

• The new Pelican Shakespeare has pale blue covers for comedies, black for tragedies and purple for histories.

• The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002.

• The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century.

• The series has been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars.

ISBN 13: 9780143130215, 160pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2017

CREATIVE SPARK, THE How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional Fuentes, Agustin

The Creative Spark overturns widely held misconceptions about race, war and peace, and human nature itself, providing a profoundly new answer to an age old question: what made humans so exceptional among all the species on earth?

In this in-depth and fascinating exploration of creativity, Agustin Fuentes shows how imagination now is much the same as it was in the time of our ancient ancestors, and that, when combined with collaboration, humans are capable of anything. Indeed, imagination and collaboration are inseparable.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new scientific synthesis of our origins, offering a richly detailed narrative of evolution and creativity.

• Overturns standard wisdom on sexual behaviour, gender, violence, race & war by offering a fascinating new perspective.

• Offers a two-step guide to a creative life based on 2 million years of experience: Embrace diversity; welcome failure.

• Agustin Fuentes weaves in personal stories of studying monkeys and ancient art for National Geographic.

• For readers of popular anthropology books such the bestselling Guns, Germs and Steel By Jared Diamond.

ISBN 13: 9781101983942, 352pp h/b, £20 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2017

Fiction

NIGHT OCEAN, THE La Farge, Paul

Marina Willett has a problem. Her husband, Charlie, has become obsessed with H.P. Lovecraft, in particular with one episode in the legendary horror writer’s life: In the summer of 1934, the ‘old gent’ lived for two months with a gay teenage fan named Robert Barlow, at Barlow’s family home in central Florida. Were they friends - or something more? Just when Charlie thinks he’s solved the puzzle, a new scandal erupts, and he disappears. The police say it’s suicide. Marina, a psychiatrist, doesn’t believe them. A tour de force of storytelling inspired by Lovecraft and his gang.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Lovecraft cult is eternal, and few contemporary authors understand him the way La Farge (a lifelong fan) does.

• La Farge’s recent, bewitching stories in The New Yorker have been knockouts, building anticipation for The Night Ocean.

• Crossover appeal: for fans of nerd culture, Lovecraft and ‘Golden Age sci fi’ as well as literary fiction readers.

• La Farge’s previous books have been praised by Colson Whitehead, Karen Russell, and Dave Eggers, amongst others.

ISBN 13: 9781101981085, 400pp h/b, £19.99 Published by PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2017

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Graphic Novel

APRIL 2017

SAVAGE HIGHWAY Graffiti & Street Art

CROSS THE STREETS von Vacano, Paulo

Cross the Streets is a multimedia exhibition that celebrates 40 years of the evolution of street art in Rome. No other city has such an untouched history and so it is fitting that Rome begins its cultural regeneration from its streets and its past. Creative inspiration has always been driven by instinct and these fleeting moments are preserved as etchings on everything from caves to catacombs, from Pasquino to propaganda murals. Rome remains one of the most important cities driving this movement and therefore it is right to celebrate it at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome (MACRO).

KEY SELLING POINTS • A multimedia exhibition that celebrates 40 years of the evolution of street art in Rome.

• Ties into an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome (MACRO).

• Street art brings together the young, the marginalised and the minorities in the midst of globalization.

• Rome remains one of the most important cities driving this movement.

ISBN 13: 9788898565221, 200pp h/b, £34 Published by DRAGO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

Graphic Novel

BOOK OF CHAOS, THE

Dorison, Xavier & Lauffray, Mathieu

Archaeologist Jack Stanton is the sole survivor of an expedition into the Himalayan mountains gone horribly wrong. Against all odds, he returns with proof of an advanced civilization that walked the Earth before mankind. A civilization of immense power, and incredible evil...

KEY SELLING POINTS • From Xavier Dorison, author of Red One with Terry Dodson, Sanctum, The Third Testament and Long John Silver.

• From the artist of The Chronicles of Legion, The Third Testament and several covers for Dark Horse’s Star Wars series.

• The 4-volume series has a cult following in France. Collected in English for the first time ever!

• Appeals to fans of Lucifer and Preacher (DC Comics/Vertigo).

• ...absolutely unpredictable and visually very striking...’ - PlaneteDB.com ISBN 13: 9781594656644, 200pp h/b, £32.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East April 2017

Graphic Novel

METABARONS - VOLUME 1: OTHON & HONORATA, THE

Jodorowsky, Alexandro & Gimenez, Juan

The must-read cult spin-off from The Incal, by Moebius and Jodorowsky, that centres around the fascinating lineage of the universe’s ultimate warrior.

Now available in an affordable level-entry quartet of paperbacks, this series introduces the Metabaron’s bloodline and reveals the origins of their deep-seated principles. Discover the source of the family’s vast wealth, learn why every Metabaron has cybernetic implants, and why the only way to become the next Metabaron is for him to defeat his own father in mortal combat.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Illustrated by award-winning artist Juan Gimenez, this bestseller is available in paperback for the first time!

• The first of four affordable trade paperbacks of the bestselling saga that make up The Metabarons.

• The Metabarons saga has sold more than 1.5M copies worldwide.

• Released to coincide with the brand new The Metabaron series.

• Featured in the acclaimed documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, one of Entertainment Weekly’s top 10 films of 2014.

ISBN 13: 9781594658914, 136pp p/b, £11.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East April 2017

Verlanger, Julia; Masmondet, Mathieu & Xiaoyu, Zhang

An ancient highway spans the wasteland. Its cracked surface has become a migratory route for the lawless hunters and marauders who inhabit this desolate, future Earth. Along the highway, Helene, an educated young woman on a perilous mission to rescue her sister, meets Mo, a solitary hunter, and Jin, an Asian warrior. Together they embark on an epic journey to a Paris in ruins, where a new social ‘order’ is being forged...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Savage Highway is adapted from the novel by the late Julia Verlanger, who emerged from the 1970s European Sci-fi scene.

• Mathieu Masmondet is a French screenwriter having previously written several crime TV series.

• Respected artist Zhang Xiaoyu is the illustrator of Humanoids’ Crusades and contributed to Chronicles of Legion.

• Perfect for fans of Retroworld, The Book of Eli, and Cormac McCarthy’s novel The Road.

• Soon to be adapted into a major motion picture, filming in 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781594656606, 168pp h/b, £19.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East April 2017

Politics

FAREWELL SPEECHES

Obama, Barack & Obama, Michelle

President Barack Obama went back to his adopted hometown of Chicago to give his farewell speech, addressing a massive, cheering crowd. Michelle Obama took the occasion of her final speech as First Lady to give an emotional farewell, thanking her supporters and those of her husband and addressing the accomplishments she was proudest of. Both final speeches of the 44th President of the United States and the First Lady are collected together in this unique edition. Both speeches were stirring testaments to the time this inspiring couple spent in the White House.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The final speeches of the 44th President of the United States and the First Lady.

• A gift-style paperback with French flaps, fine paper and production.

• Inspired by the Harvard Bookstore that produced a print-on-demand version and allowed Melville to take the idea global.

ISBN 13: 9781612196886, 80pp p/b, £8.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

Plays and Scripts

HENRY IV, PART 1 The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William; McEachern, Claire & Orgel, Stephen

These easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage appeared between 1956 and 1967. With these electrifying new covers, dependable texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remains a valued resource for students, teachers, and theatre professionals for many years to come. This edition of Henry IV, Part I is edited with an introduction by Claire McEachern.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Beautiful new covers, which are simple and distinctive, designed by Manuja Waldia.

• The new Pelican Shakespeare has pale blue covers for comedies, black for tragedies and purple for histories.

• The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002.

• The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century.

• The series has been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars.

ISBN 13: 9780143130208, 160pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William; Holland, Peter & Orgel, Stephen

These easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage appeared between 1956 and 1967. With these electrifying new covers, dependable texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remains a valued resource for students, teachers, and theatre professionals for many years to come. This edition of Much Ado About Nothing is edited with an introduction by Peter Holland.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Beautiful new covers, which are simple and distinctive, designed by Manuja Waldia.

• The new Pelican Shakespeare has pale blue covers for comedies, black for tragedies and purple for histories.

• The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002.

• The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century.

• The series has been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars.

ISBN 13: 9780143130185, 144pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

Plays and Scripts

TITUS ANDRONICUS The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William; McDonald, Russ & Orgel, Stephen

These easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage appeared between 1956 and 1967. With these electrifying new covers, dependable texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remains a valued resource for students, teachers, and theatre professionals for many years to come. This edition of Titus Andronicus is edited with an introduction by Russ McDonald.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Beautiful new covers, which are simple and distinctive, designed by Manuja Waldia.

• The new Pelican Shakespeare has pale blue covers for comedies, black for tragedies and purple for histories.

• The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002.

• The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century.

• The series has been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars.

ISBN 13: 9780143130192, 160pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland April 2017

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MAY 2017 Sport

THE PRINCE OF CENTRE-HALVES: THE LIFE OF TOMMY T.G. JONES Sawyer, Rob

In 1948 AS Roma launched an audacious bid to make Everton’s elegant Welsh international centre half T. G. Jones one of the first foreigners to play in Serie A. Jones, who was dubbed The Prince of Centre-Halves by his adoring fans, bestrode the First Division in an age of uncompromising defensive ‘stoppers’. In 2017, Jones’s centenary year, author Rob Sawyer, uncovers the true story of this enigmatic football legend. Utilising a mixture of archive material and interviews with those who knew Jones and saw him play, Sawyer paints a compelling picture of a brilliant footballer and outspoken and complicated man. Rebel, pioneer and football genius this is the definitive story of one of the game’s forgotten heroes.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The book that generations of Evertonians have been waiting for has finally hit the shelves.’ Everton Magazine • Rob Sawyer had unlimited access to archive material.

• Includes interviews from the people who knew TG Jones the best.

ISBN 13: 9781909245549, 250pp h/b, £15.99 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017

Sport

THE REDMEN OF LIVERPOOL FC: THE TOBACCO YEARS Rowlands, George

In the last years of the 19th century an American tobacco company, Allen and Ginter, began inserting plain cards called ‘stifeners’ into packets of cigarettes to protect their products from being crushed. It was swiftly exploited for commercial purposes: to advertise other products and then illustrate the cards with popular personalities. These collectables swiftly became a phenomenon. Now Rowlands has shared his passion. Featuring every Liverpool player featured in this medium, along with biographical details and contextual notes, Rowlands tells the story of the cigarette card craze. Presented in full colour.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Beautifully illustrated throughout.

• Meticulously researched.

• Contains every single LFC player’s cigarette card.

• Author to be accompanied on a publicity tour by Ian Callaghan, Liverpool’s record appearance holder.

ISBN 13: 9781909245532, 168pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017

Graphic Novel

DESERTER’S MASQUERADE Cruchaudet, Chloe

Paul and Louise love each other and get married, but WWI separates them. Paul, who wants to escape the hell of the trenches, becomes a deserter and finds Louise in Paris. He is condemned to hide in a hotel room. To put an end to his clandestine existence, Paul imagines a solution: to change his identity. Now he’ll be known as Suzanne. Between gender confusion and the trauma of war, the couple will arrive at an unusual destiny. Inspired by real facts, Deserter’s Masquerade is the story of Louise and her transvestite husband who loved and were torn apart in the Paris of the Roaring Twenties.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Inspired by true facts, this is the story of a WWI deserter who hid in Paris while living as a transvestite.

• Original French edition won the Prix Publique at Angouleme and the Critics’ Grand Prix in 2013.

• Answers calls for more diverse stories about people who are trans.

ISBN 13: 9780861662586, 160pp p/b, £16.99 Published by KNOCKABOUT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017

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SOUTHEAST ASIA TRAVEL SET LUXE CITY GUIDE Luxe City Guides

All LUXE print guides will be relaunched in 2017, the first major evolution since we published our first Bangkok print guide in late 2002. While keeping our iconic accordion format and opinionated insider knowledge, we are refreshing the guides with updated front covers, useful new content features and, most excitingly of all, a complementary digital guide that is now included with the print guide purchase. The re-launch will be supported by an extensive PR campaign.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ultra-handy, light format that fits into a pocket or handbag.

• Unique shopping itineraries that lead the streets and areas one would simply never find as a visitor.

• Written by resident contributors and verified by an in-house expert editor to guarantee the highest standard.

• The Times UK have called LUXE ‘the world’s coolest guidebook publisher.’

ISBN 13: 9789888335336, 22pp p/b, £39.99 Published by LUXE LIMITED Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe May 2017

Colouring Book

MODERN TOSS: MINDLESSNESS COLOURING BOOK Link, Jon & Bunnage, Mick

Modern Toss are publishing their third in a series of adult colouring books. Following the success of the ‘Mindless Violence’ colouring book, ‘Mindlessness’ taps into the therapeutic benefits and mindful state that colouring in pictures can produce. Follow a cast of absent minded men and women as they explore what happens when a series of everyday tasks are approached with a completely empty mind.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Third in the popular Modern Toss set of satirical adult colouring books, following Mindless Violence & The Working Day. • A darkly humorous satire on the trend for adult colouring books!

• Modern Toss has a regular and continuous presence in The Guardian Guide and Private Eye. • With over 200,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter combined Modern Toss boasts a staunchly loyal fanbase.

ISBN 13: 9780992910754, 64pp p/b, £10.99 Published by MODERN TOSS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017

Colouring Book

MODERN TOSS: THE WEEKEND COLOURING BOOK Link, Jon & Bunnage, Mick

The Weekend Colouring Book by Modern Toss is the fourth in their massively popular satirical adult colouring book series. Express your end-of-week frustrations by colouring in images depicting the joys of Saturday supermarket shopping, botched DIY projects, attending children s sports games, visiting the in-laws, buying a takeaway and going out on the lash - the perfect catharsis in preparation for the looming spectre of Monday morning.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fourth in the popular Modern Toss set of satirical adult colouring books, following Mindless Violence & The Working Day. • A darkly humorous satire on the trend for adult colouring books!

• Modern Toss has a regular and continuous presence in The Guardian Guide and Private Eye. • With over 200,000 followers on Facebook and Twitter combined Modern Toss boasts a staunchly loyal fanbase.

ISBN 13: 9780992910747, 64pp p/b, £10.99 Published by MODERN TOSS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East May 2017

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STOLEN GIRLS Survivors of Boko Haram Tell Their Story Bauer, Wolfgang; Trump, Eric & Spyra, Andy

One night in April 2014, members of the terrorist organization Boko Haram raided the small town of Chibok in northeast Nigeria and abducted 276 young girls from the local boarding school. The event caused massive, international outrage. Some of the girls were able to escape and award-winning journalist Wolfgang Bauer spent several weeks with them as they recounted their ordeal. In Stolen Girls, he gives voice to these girls, allowing them to speak for themselves - about their lives before the abduction, about the horrors during their captivity, and their dreams of a better future.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The rise of Boko Haram and their brazen abductions is one of the most shocking news stories of the last decade.

• This remarkable book is the first to bring the voices of Boko Haram’s victims to the page.

• Wolfgang Bauer is the leading reporter of his generation in Germany.

• Stunning black and white photographs by award-winning photographer Andy Spyra.

ISBN 13: 9781620972571, 192pp h/b, £21.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland May 2017

JUNE 2017 Sport

FROM DELHI TO THE DEN The Story of Football’s Most Travelled Coach Constantine, Stephen

From the Cypriot fourth division to the Indian national team, Stephen Constantine’s career has taken the scenic route. He has hugged a pitch-invading prince in Kathmandu. He has been threatened with kidnap in Khartoum. He has seen the Millwall chairman tip £10K onto the changing room floor, and he has watched his goalkeeping coach attack a pitch invader in Congo.

Many in the game allege to have seen it all, but there is no one with a better claim to such a statement than Constantine, a veteran manager of six different national sides across four continents.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Stephen Constantine is the current manager of the Indian Nation Football Team.

• He has also managed four other national teams.

• In collaboration with Owen Amos, BBC Sports journalist.

• His experiences have left him uniquely placed to succeed.’ - endorsed by Adam Bate, Sky Sports News.

ISBN 13: 9781909245471, 250pp h/b, £12.99 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

Sport

RAFA’S WAY Hardy, Martin

Rafa’s Way tells the story of the remarkable Championship campaign that followed, the turnaround in the fortunes of Newcastle United and the dramatic promotion. It charts Benitez’s overhaul of everything within a troubled club, his impact on its city, and how he immersed himself in a community that persuaded him to stay, and could not bear to see him leave. Rafa’s Way talks in-depth to Benitez, about his beliefs and the challenge he faced, to the players, the key men in black and white stripes who made Newcastle United champions, and delves into the very heart of a football club as it emerged from the ashes.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hardy’s first book was shortlisted in the best new writer category in the Cross British Sports Book of the Year awards.

• Exclusive and unprecedented access to Rafa Benitez and the team.

• Impressively combines the journalistic inside scoop with raw emotion.’ endorsed by Jack Lacey-Hatton, The Mag. ISBN 13: 9781909245662, 250pp h/b, £19.99 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

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History

BERLIN CALLING A Story of Anarchy, Music, The Wall, and the Birth of the New Berlin Hockenos, Paul

Berlin Calling is a gripping account of the 1989 ‘peaceful revolution’ in East Germany that upended communism and the tumultuous years of artistic ferment, political improvisation, and pirate utopias that followed. It’s the story of a newly undivided Berlin when protest and punk rock, bohemia and direct democracy, techno and free theatre were the order of the day. Berlin Calling is a unique account of how Berlin became hip, and of why it continues to attract creative types from the world over.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Interest in Berlin remains extremely high as one of the great cutting-edge cultural centres of the world.

• There is no English-language book on Berlin that tells the city’s story through the subcultures of the 1980s and 1990s.

• Hockenos writes regularly for the New York Times, the Chronicle of Higher Education and Foreign Policy, amongst others.

• The Boston Review ran Hockenos’s essay ‘Zero Hour: The First Days of New Berlin’ front-page in November 2014.

• The book will include around 20 black-and-white photographs from the early 1990s Berlin underground.

ISBN 13: 9781620971956, 256pp h/b, £23.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland June 2017

Economics

MAKING IT Why Manufacturing Still Matters Uchitelle, Louis

Reporting from places where things were and sometimes still are ‘Made in the USA’ - Albany, New York, Boston, Detroit, Fort Wayne, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. - longtime New York Times economics correspondent Louis Uchitelle argues that the government has a crucial role to play in making domestic manufacturing possible. Combining brilliant reportage with an incisive economic and political argument, Making It tells the overlooked story of manufacturing’s still-vital role in the United States and how it might expand.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Uchitelle’s previous book, The Disposable American (Knopf, 2006), has sold 12,468 in HC, 3,934 in PB, and 139 in e-book.

• Includes reporting from across the US including Albany, New York; Detroit; Washington D.C. and also Buenos Aires.

• Blurbs From Richard Sennett, Thomas Geoghegan and Andy Stern.

ISBN 13: 9781595588975, 192pp h/b, £21.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland June 2017

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

AVENGERS UNLEASHED VOL. 1: KANG WAR ONE Waid, Mark & Del Mundo, Michael

The time has come! Their ranks shattered by Civil War II, their spirits weighed down by a toll both personal and spiritual, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must find the resolve to stand united one final time against their greatest foe! Captain America! Thor!

The Vision! The Wasp! Spider-Man! Hercules! When the dust settles, not a one of these valiant heroes will make it to the final page alive! This is Kang War One! Collecting Avengers (2017) #1-6 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Avengers Assemble and Avengers: Age of Ultron movies were the box office blockbusters of 2012 and 2015.

• The Avengers will return to the silver screen in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, out 4th May 2018.

• Written by fan-favourite comic writer Mark Waid - Amazing Spider-Man, Black Widow, Daredevil, Captain America.

• Illustrated by fan-favourite comics artist Michael Del Mundo - Elektra, Superior Spider-Man Team-Up. • Cheaper than the US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846537981, 144pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: NEW GUARD VOL. 4: GROUNDED Bendis, Brian Michael & Schiti, Valerio

The Guardians of the Galaxy have been grounded! The space-faring super heroes are stuck, of all places, on Earth. How and why have the Guardians become stranded here, and what are they going to do about their new situation? And to make matters worse, they’re also not necessarily a team anymore. Just what’s an urban spaceman to do? What would you do? Collecting Guardians of the Galaxy 15-19 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Guardians of the Galaxy was one of Marvel’s biggest blockbusters and dominated summer 2014.

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

• Written by Eisner Award winner Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by fanfavourite Valerio Schiti.

• Cheaper than the US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538209, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

Children’s Picture Book - KS0-1

PIKIQ

Yayo & Hacikyan, Talleen

In the far, far north, Pikiq finds paint, paintbrushes and a book with pictures of tropical animals and faraway places, abandoned in the deep snow.

Inspired, he draws fantastic creatures everywhere, and colour bursts onto the white landscape.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by an award-winning author and illustrator.

• Provides inspiration for children.

• Perfect for both boys and girls.

ISBN 13: 9781926890050, 32pp h/b, £11.95 Published by TRADEWIND Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East June 2017

JULY 2017 Music

A MELANGE OF MUSICAL PIPEDREAMS AND PENDEMONIUM Joynson, Vernon

This stunning encyclopedic guide covers in great detail rock, pop, beat, r’n’b, folk, psych, prog and more from Australia, New Zealand, Africa (expanded to include ‘Afro-rock’ music from Sub-Saharan Africa) and, for the first time, Turkey and the Middle East, between 1963 and 1976. The guide contains detailed discographies, line-up data, bibliographies, comment on their music, compilation appearances, and an up-to-date rarity scale for all album releases between 1963 and 1976, for the artists featured. Illustrated throughout, with 12 pages in colour. There is nothing like it currently in print!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of an ongoing series targeted at serious fans and collectors of ‘60s and ‘70s music.

• The most comprehensive publication of this type ever, covering these countries and continents.

• A wonderful present for fans of ‘60s and ‘70s music.

• A limited edition publication of no more than 850 copies.

ISBN 13: 9781899855216, 768pp p/b, £49.95 Published by BORDERLINE PRODUCTIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East July 2017

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TOM OF FINLAND CALENDAR 2018 Tom of Finland

Tom of Finlands’s universe unfolds on twelve large pages in this 2018 wall calendar. And they are all here: sailor, biker, cop, sportsman, leatherman - the original Tom’s Man in all shapes and attires. His masterful craftsmanship distinguishes Tom of Finland from other artists of his genre. Tom’s work lately gains more and more recognition from mainstream culture, subsequently earning him a set of postage stamps issued by the state of Finland.

This wall calendar is a must-have for all Tom of Finland fans!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tom of Finland is probably the best-known illustrated gay erotic brand of the last 30 years.

• An iconic figure of gay culture, Tom is now gaining more mainstream attention.

• Each page in this 2018 calendar is ideal for framing.

• The illustrations are not too explicit, perfect for all surroundings at home and work.

ISBN 13: 9783959852906, 14pp calendar, £17.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East July 2017

Sport

RUSSIAN WINTERS: THE STORY OF ANDREI KANCHELSKIS Kanchelskis, Andrei

Kanchelskis was one of the stars of the first great side Sir Alex Ferguson built at Old Trafford, the team of warriors, built around Peter Schmeichel, Roy Keane, Mark Hughes and Eric Cantona that won the Double in 1994. Here he tells the story of his career at Manchester United, Everton, Fiorentina, Rangers, Manchester City and in Saudi Arabia. With Russia due to be the centre of the football world when hosting next year’s World Cup, Kanchelskis examines the sad decline of one of the game’s great powers told through his time as a manager in his native land, a story of ignorance and corruption.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Delves into the corruption of Russian football just before the World Cup 2018.

• Andrei Kanchelskis is the only man to have scored in Manchester, Merseyside and Glasgow derbies.

• In collaboration with Tim Rich, acclaimed Independent journalist and ghostwriter.

• Andrei Kanchelskis will be conducting fortnight long UK publicity tour.

ISBN 13: 9781909245495, 250pp h/b, £20 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East July 2017

Fiction

REFUGE A Novel Nayeri, Dina

Refuge charts the deeply moving lifetime relationship between a Iranian and a daughter, seen through the prism of global immigration. Beautifully written, full of insight, charm, and humour, the novel subtly exposes the parts of ourselves that get left behind in the wake of diaspora and ultimately asks: Must home always be a physical place, or can we find it in another person?

KEY SELLING POINTS • With discussion today about immigration and refuge, the Middle East and Iran, this book is incredibly timely.

• Nayeri humanises a part of the world that is often stigmatised; Iran is seen through the eyes of a loving citizen.

• The father character is priceless, deeply flawed though well-meaning. His voice entertains as it enlightens.

• Nayeri’s prose is incredibly visceral - we can practically taste the saffron and hear the Farsi poetry.

• Nayeri is a winner of the O. Henry Prize and her previous novel was translated into fourteen languages.

ISBN 13: 9781594487057, 336pp h/b, £18.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland July 2017

AUGUST 2017 Photography

THIS IS LOS ANGELES Oriol, Estevan

Following the success of LA Woman and LA Portraits, renowned photographer Estevan Oriol releases his definitive collection of photographs, This is Los Angeles. The anthology captures 20 years of his extraordinary photographic career.

Oriol’s extensive portfolio juxtaposes the glamorous and gritty planes of LA culture, featuring portraits of well-known athletes, artists, celebrities and musicians as well as Latino, urban, gang, and tattoo counterculture lifestyles. His lens reaches the most exclusive groups in the city, from the formidable gangland to the rich and famous. He has photographed Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Dennis Hopper, Marissa Miller, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Floyd Mayweather, and Lance Armstrong to name a few.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Renowned photographer Estevan Oriol releases his definitive collection of photographs.

• Follow the success of LA Woman and LA Portraits.

• Features portraits of well-known athletes, artists, celebrities and musicians as well as Latino, urban, gang, and tattoo ISBN 13: 9788898565245, 224pp h/b, £90 Published by DRAGO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland August 2017

Sport

THE DUELLISTS: PEPE, JOSE AND THE BIRTH OF FOOTBALL’S GREATEST RIVALRY Condo, Paolo

In April 2011, Barcelona and Real Madrid faced each other four times in just 18 days: twice in Champions League semi- finals, once in La Liga, again in the Copa del Rey. Those 18 days descended into a strained, feverish period that defined an era for one of football s most intense rivalries: Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho. In The Duellists, Paolo Condo tells the story of the rivalry that encapsulated both the best and worst of modern football.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Paolo Condo is the only Italian journalist with a casting vote for the Ballon d’Or award.

• He is a highly regarded and well respected authority on European football.

• It’s a rivalry that encapsulated the best of and worst of modern football’ - Jack Rathborn, The Mirror ISBN 13: 9781909245488, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by DE COUBERTIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Europe, Middle & Far East July 2017

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Fiction

ADDRESS, THE Davis, Fiona

Sara, a servant in 1884 is given the opportunity to move to America and manage the grand New York apartment house, The Dakota. It offers her a world of possibility, including being close to the Dakota’s famous architect, Theo. A hundred years later in 1984, interior designer Bailey is fresh out of rehab and is tasked with helping her cousin redesign her apartment in the famous Dakota. Once there, Bailey learns all about the building’s history, including its architect Theo, and the mad woman named Sara who stabbed him to death.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Dakota is a real building in New York. Built in the 1880’s, it is now the epitome of wealth and status.

• The insane asylum on Roosevelt Island also features, including a cameo by famous real-life reporter Nellie Bly. • Incredibly well-researched and utterly addictive.

• Weaves together narratives from the past and present that shine a light on similar struggles in two different eras.

• Davis’ previous novel, The Dollhouse, was also set in a real-life New York building. History fans will love them both!

ISBN 13: 9781524741990, 368pp h/b, £18.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland August 2017

MONTHLY CATALOGUE - NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Biography & Memoir

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

SO LONG, MARIANNE

X-MEN: BLUE VOL. 1

Bunn, Cullen; Molina, Jorge & Buffagni, Matteo

A Love Story Hesthamar, Kari & Goldman, Helle V.

At 22, Marianne Ihlen travelled to the Greek island of Hydra with Norwegian writer Axel Jensen. While Axel wrote, Marianne kept house, until Axel abandoned her and their newborn son for another woman. One day while Marianne was shopping in a little grocery store, in walked a man who asked her to join him and some friends outside at their table. He introduced himself as Leonard Cohen, then a little-known Canadian poet.

Complemented by previously unpublished poems, letters and photographs, So Long, Marianne is an intimate, honest account of Marianne’s life story.

KEY SELLING POINTS • With Ihlen’s death in July 2016 and Cohen’s in November, fans are more interested than ever in their story.

• The hardcover edition (2014) received praise in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, and sold out in the UK. • Marianne is the subject of Cohen’s beautiful song, ‘So Long, Marianne’.

• Cohen contributed interviews and previously unpublished poems to the book, which complement Marianne’s story.

• Cohen’s beautiful letter for Marianne just before her death was published and widely discussed in the media.

ISBN 13: 9781770414204, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East August 2017

Graphic Novel

VENICE

Taniguchi, Jiro

After his mother dies aged 78, the author discovers a beautifully lacquered box which contains what appear to be old hand-drawn postcards and photos of Venice.

One photo of Piazza San Marco particularly catches his eye. It is of a Japanese couple feeding a multitude of pigeons in the square dressed in what looked like 1930’s style. Who were they? What relevance did they have for his mother? Armed with the contents of the lacquered box he travels to Venice to track down the places and events in the images and to discover the identity of the young couple in the old photograph.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the acclaimed Louis Vuitton series of deluxe travel books by internationally famed comic artists.

• Vuitton made a short for this title with Taniguchi in Venice.

• Only title from the series to be allowed a mass market edition.

• Beautifully painted scenes from one of the world’s most visited and romantic cities.

• Multi-award winning and nominated creator.

ISBN 13: 9781912097043, 128pp p/b, £19.99 Published by FANFARE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East August 2017

Food & Drink

THE JAPANESE CULINARY ACADEMY’S COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CUISINE: MUKOITA Cutting Techniques: Fish The Japanese Culinary Academy

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Following publication of Introduction to Japanese Cuisine, as well as a volume on Flavour and Seasoning, the Japanese Culinary Academy is pleased to present the third book in the Complete Japanese Cuisine series: Mukoita Cutting Techniques (Fish). This book covers all the fundamentals of the subject, providing information that’s necessary to understanding the cuisine and its cultural context. It features an introduction to Japanese cutting techniques including its importance to preparing and serving sashimi, its history, hygiene and regulations for using raw ingredients in Japan, and a discussion of Japanese knives.

KEY SELLING POINTS • THE in-depth guide fish cutting techniques in Japanese cooking.

• Part of the Japanese Culinary Academy’s Complete Japanese Cuisine course - 9 titles in total publishing between 2016 and • Will be followed by a guide to cutting techniques for other types of seafood, as well as poultry and vegetables.

ISBN 13: 9784908325069, TBCpp h/b, £50 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland August 2017

Join Marvel Girl, Cyclops, Beast, Iceman, and Angle as they reclaim the title of X-Men. After the world shaking events of Inhumans Vs. X-Men, the original five X-Men are here to bring mutant criminals to justice and restore a heroic sheen to their team. But with a new leader in Jean Grey and a new mentor in their ‘archfrenemy’ Magneto, will old rivalries and new conflicts tear these heroes apart? Collecting X-Men: Blue #1-6 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • After dominating the silver screen with 10 X-Men movies, FX’s new series Legion sees a move to the small screen.

• Written by fan-favourite Cullen Bunn who also wrote Monsters Unleashed, Deadpool, Deadpool and the Mercs for Money.

• Illustrated by Jorge Molina Star Wars and X-Men, and Matteo Buffagni X-Men and Avengers Assemble.

• Cheaper than the US edition.

ISBN 13: 9781846538377, 140pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East August 2017

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New Vessel Press, founded in New York City in 2012, is an independent publishing house specialising in the translation of foreign literature into English. By bringing readers foreign literature and narrative non-fiction, they offer captivating, thought-provoking works with beautifully designed covers and high production values. They scour the globe looking for the best stories, and believe that knowledge of foreign cultures and literatures enriches out lives by offering passageways to understand and embrace the world. They regard literary translation as both craft and art, enabling us to traverse borders and open minds and are committed to books that offer erudition and enjoyment, stimulate and scintillate, transform and transport.

Yitzhak Gormezano Goren

Marek Hlasko

Alexandrian Summer 9781939931207 p/b 170pp

All Backs Were Turned 9781939931122 p/b 150pp

Love, lust, and the convulsions of history surge through this dazzling novel about the vanished cosmopolitan world of Alexandria.

Set in Israel, a story of sexual passion, violence, and betrayal, in classic hardboiled prose.

Translated from the Hebrew

Translated from the Polish

Alexander Pschera

Pitigrilli Cocaine 9781939931092 p/b 258pp

Animal Internet: Nature and the Digital Revolution 9781939931337 p/b 130pp

A bold and surprising exploration of how a new digital revolution will transform human ties with the natural world.

Translated from the German

A wicked novel about drugs and sex in 1920s Paris with nothing left unexplored.

Translated from the Italian

Hilde Spiel

Vladimir Lorchenkov

Fanny Von Arnstein: Daughter of the Enlightenment 9781939931030 p/b 347pp

The Good Life Elsewhere 9781939931016 p/b 204pp

A beautifully written account of a major figure in the history of European Jewry, women’s emancipation and cultural patronage.

A scathing satire and a tragicomic look at the poorest - and drunkest country in Europe.

Translated from the German

Translated from the Russian

Dominique Fabre

Marek Hlasko

Klaus Wivel

Clara Beaudoux

Alexis Ragougneau

Pedro Mairal

Guys Like Me 9781939931153 p/b 144pp

Killing the Second Dog 9781939931115 p/b 138pp

The Last Supper 9781939931344 p/b 250pp

The Madeleine Project: Uncovering a Parisian Life 9781939931498 p/b 285pp

The Madonna of Notre Dame 9781939931399 p/b 200pp

The Missing Year of Juan Salvatierra 9781939931078 p/b 118pp

A graphic novel for the Twitter age, encapsulating one woman’s attempt to live a life of love and meaning along with a contemporary quest to prevent that existence from slipping into oblivion.

This police novel illuminates the shadowy corners of Notre Dame Cathedral, shedding light on good

This story about family secrets and art is a feast of images lingering long after the final page is turned.

Translated from the French

Translated from the French

Translated from the Spanish

An ode to Paris as rarely seen - a minutely observed tale about searching for love and a new lease on life.

Translated from the French

A hardboiled novel of deception and betrayal in 1960s Israel, where tough men and desperate women all Translated from thePolish

A journey through the Middle East, investigating the oftenoverlooked plight of the beleaguered Christian minority living there.

Translated from the Danish

Sergei Lebedev

Shemi Zarhin

Oblivion 9781939931252 p/b 300pp

Some Day 9781939931054 p/b 451pp

This masterful novel represents an epic literary attempt to examine a very troubled Russia.

Translated from the Russian

A Very Russian Christmas 9781939931436 h/b 160pp

Marjana Gaponenko

Sergei Lebedev

Jean-Philippe Blondel

Who is Martha?

9781939931139 p/b 230pp

The Year of the Comet 9781939931412 p/b 275

The 6:41 to Paris 9781939931269 p/b 153pp

Gripping family saga, filled with sex and cooking, some readers have called it the Israeli One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Nobody does Christmas like the Russians! Stories from Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov and others.

A rollicking tale about facing death with verve and style, richly told with great feeling and historical depth.

Translated from the Hebrew

Translated from the Russian

Translated from the German

ISBN

TITLE

A stunning novel about growing up in Russia on the brink of collapse, from the preeminent storyteller of his generation.

Translated from the Russian

PRICE

9781939931207

Alexandrian Summer

11.99

9781939931122

All Backs Were Turned

10.99

9781939931337

Animal Internet: Nature and the Digital Revolution

12.99

9781939931092

Cocaine

12.99

9781939931030

Fanny Von Arnstein: Daughter of the Enlightenment

15.99

9781939931016

The Good Life Elsewhere

11.99

9781939931153

Guys Like Me

11.99

9781939931115

Killing the Second Dog

10.99

9781939931344

The Last Supper

14.99

9781939931498

The Madeleine Project

19.99

9781939931399

The Madonna of Notre Dame

11.99

9781939931078

The Missing Year of Juan Salvatierra

10.99

9781939931252

Oblivion

12.99

9781939931054

Some Day

13.99

9781939931436

A Very Russian Christmas

18.99

9781939931139

Who is Martha?

11.99

9781939931412

The Year of the Comet

12.99

9781939931269

The 6:41 to Paris

11.99

QTY

Brilliant psychological thriller constructed like an intensely intimate theater performance, a high-wire act of emotions on rails.

Translated from the French

MONTHLY CATALOGUE

SEPTEMBER 2017

AND NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES MARCH – AUGUST 2017