MONTHLY CATALOGUE
JANUARY 2018 AND NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES AUGUST–DECEMBER 2017
Contents: New Fiction & Crime Fiction..... pg. 4-9
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Editor’s Letter Hello hello… and welcome to a whole new year of books! That’s right, it’s now 2018, and we’re getting the year off to a phenomenal start. Getting the show on the road for the new year is Heartland (p4, Restless Books, 9781632061508, p/b, £12.99) – an uproarious story of a thwarted writer’s elaborate revenge on the woman who stole her lover, blending elements of telenovela, pulp noir, and dystopian satire. I actually can’t wait.
There’s also the fascinating Athenian Women (p4, Europa Editions, 9781609454197, p/b, £11.99), set in 411 BC Athens: a powerful vision of class struggle, the subjugation of women, and the courage needed to change the course of history. Hydra (p6, Orenda, 9781910633977, p/b, £8.99) is the prequel to last year’s brilliant Seven Stories by Matt Wesolowski, which spins the Serial podcast format to gripping effect. This instalment sees show presenter and journalist Scott King investigate the Macleod Massacre, in which a young
Kids Like Us (p19, Text Publishing, 9781925498912, p/b, £6.99) is a YA book about autism, Proust, and young love. It’s a heartwarming and original story about acceptance, falling in love for the first time and learning that the line between reality and imagination does not have to be fixed. Meanwhile Pocket Pups (p18, Powerhouse Books, 9781576878538, p/b, £7.99), will keep kids (and adults!) entertained for hours, creating fun, travel-sized puppies with no need for glue, scissors or tape. Moving to a non-fictional finale, we have three incredible titles with which to see in the New Year. Bordered Lives: How Europe Fails Refugees and Migrants (p24, New Internationalist, 9781780264387, p/b, £9.99) is a landmark book, by awardwinning journalist Hsaio-Hung Pai, on the reporting of Europe’s migrant crisis – and a cry from the heart about an asylum system that is simply not fit for purpose. Spinning Magnet (p25, Dutton, 9781101985168, h/b, £17.99) is a captivating history of the science of electromagnetism, right up to the latest indications that the poles are soon to reverse and destroy the world’s power grids and electronic communications… eek!
woman bludgeoned her own family to death. Or else take a passage to India with The Widows of Malabar Hill (p6, Soho Press, 9781616957780, h/b, £18.99) which introduces an extraordinary, and historically based, female lawyer-sleuth in a new series set in 1920s Bombay! New in graphic novels – one of the oldest works of literature: The Epic of Gilgamesh (p13, Seven Stories Press, 9781609807931, p/b, £15.99). The first in a new range of long-form adaptations from Seven Stories’s Graphic Canon series, this adaptation makes use of the most complete and up-to-date version of the epic. A classic of a different kind, What I Did (p13, Fantagraphics, 9781606994146, h/b, £21.99) bring together three of the legendary Jason’s most acclaimed 1990s graphic novels, finally back in print in this definitive omnibus!
And last, but by no means least, True Stories: Complete Short Non-Fiction by Helen Garner (p,23 9781925498875, h/b, £25) is an 800-page hardback beauty, which brings together Garner’s internationally renowned essays, stories and diary entries of True Stories, The Feel of Steel and Everywhere I Look, as well as later work. A very happy new year to you all; we look forward to filling it with the best books in town!
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Fiction
BEAUTIFUL STAR & OTHER STORIES
Fiction
INFINITE FUTURE, THE Wirkus, Tim
Swanston, Andrew
History is brought alive by the people it affects, rather than those who created it. In Beautiful Star we meet Eilmer, a monk in 1010 with Icarus-like dreams; Charles I, hiding in 1651, and befriended by a small boy; the trial of Jane Wenham, witch of Walkern, seen through the eyes of her grand-daughter. This is a moving and affecting journey through time, bringing a new perspective to the defence of Corfe Castle, the battle of Waterloo, the siege of Toulon and, in the title story, the devastating dangers of the life of the sea in 1875.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on real historical events, and voiced by people on the edge of history. • Rich and refreshing stories for fans of Philippa Gregory, Karen Maitland and James Forrester. • Andrew Swanson is a popular and well-known writer who has been widely praised for previous works. ISBN 13: 9780995751033, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DOME PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction
ATHENIAN WOMEN, THE A Novel Barbero, Alessandro & Shugaar, Anthony
Athens, 411 BC. In the countryside, two veterans, Trasillo and Polemone, live in adjacent cottages. Years earlier they fought together in the infamous battle of Mantinea, where Athens was crushed by Sparta. The two survivors now live as humble farmers, constantly putting off the decision to find husbands for their two daughters, Glicera and Charis, who are beginning to get impatient. But for the two old men the only thing that matters is politics. Athens invented democracy, and they must defend it against the rich oligarchs who plot to reinstate their tyrannical rule... KEY SELLING POINTS • Offers a powerful vision of class struggle, the subjugation of women, and the courage to change the course of history. • The ancient city of Athens has been beautifully brought to life through the eye of a historian. • Combining philosophical connections to Greek democracy and ancient politics. • Women protesting in a male dominated world will appeal to our modern society and all feminists. ISBN 13: 9781609454197, 208pp p/b, £11.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)
Fiction
The Infinite Future is a mindbending novel that melds two page-turning books in one. The first tells the story of an obsessive librarian, a down-at-heel author, and a Mormon historian who go on the hunt for a mystical, life-changing book - and find it. In the second half, Wirkus gives us the lost masterpiece itself. The two halves connect in surprising and delightful ways to form a totally unique reading experience. Part academic satire, part sciencefiction, and part book-lover’s quest, this wholly original novel captures the heady way that stories inform and mirror our lives.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique blend of mystery, science-fiction and academic satire that offers a wholly original reading experience. • Mixes the high-brow with the low, pop culture with history, and the characters are truly unforgettable! • The book embraces genres in the same vein as the brilliant Michael Chabon and Jonathan Lethem. • The author has a fascinating backstory - he was a Mormon missionary in Brazil and uses that experience in this novel. • His writing has appeared in The Best American Non-Required Reading, Weird Fiction Review and Gargoyle. ISBN 13: 9780735224322, 400pp h/b, £23.99 Published by PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction
SETTING FREE THE KITES George, Alex
1976. Haverford, Maine, is a town easily overlooked. So is Robert Carter, an 8th grader who’s a ready target for the class bully. That is, until the first day of school when a new kid appears: Nathan Tilly. Nathan is fearless, impetuous and obsessed with kites and flying. As Robert and Nathan become friends, they’re drawn into each other’s families, where they witness unexpected tragedy and learn that all families can harbour secrets. KEY SELLING POINTS • Astute, surprising, and full of memorable characters and families. • Calls to mind the family dramas of Nick Hornby and Jonathan Tropper. • Conjures 1970s New England with a great eye for character and detail; a more literary (and less violent) Stand By Me. • Alex George’s first novel, A Good America (Putnam, 2012) sold nearly 50,000 copies and was widely reviewed. ISBN 13: 9780399576485, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
SECOND WINTER, THE Larsen, Craig
It is 1941 in occupied Denmark. Fredrik Gregersen, a brutish, tormented caretaker of a small farm in Jutland labouring to keep his son and daughter fed, profits from helping Jewish fugitives cross the border into Sweden. Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, Polina, a young refugee from Krakow, finds herself impressed into prostitution by Germans and Danes alike. When Fredrik steals a precious necklace from a helpless family of Jews, his own family’s fate becomes intertwined with Polina’s, triggering a ripple effect that will take decades and the fall of the Berlin Wall to culminate.
KEY SELLING POINTS • New take on World War II exposes the ways Danes, women, and children on the fringes are shaken by the rise of the Nazis. • A great historical novel, a touching family saga, and a noir wartime thriller all rolled into one.’ Lee Child. • Inspired by the author’s family history and imbued with the meaning and resonance of personal knowledge. ISBN 13: 9781590518953, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction
HEARTLAND Simo, Ana
In a word-drunk romp through an alternate, preapocalyptic United States, Ana Simo’s fiction debut, Heartland, is the uproarious story of a thwarted writer’s elaborate revenge on the woman who stole her lover, blending elements of telenovela, pulp noir, and dystopian satire. It’s a hilarious, genre-defying debut that confronts taboos of race, assimilation, and sex through a high-voltage tale of love, language, and revenge. KEY SELLING POINTS • An electric debut from the celebrated playwright, essayist and activist. • A timely, genre-defying book that challenges taboos of race, sex and assimilation. • Hits refresh on the classic murder mystery, with undeniable verve. ISBN 13: 9781632061508, 240pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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STORIES: COLLECTED SHORT FICTION Garner, Helen
This new edition of Helen Garner’s collected short fiction celebrates the seventy-fifth birthday of one of Australia’s most loved authors. These stories - that delve into the complexities of love and longing, of the pain, darkness and joy of life - are all told with her characteristic sharpness of observation, honesty and humour. Each one a perfect piece, together they showcase Garner’s mastery of the form. KEY SELLING POINTS • Presented in an elegant hardback edition, this edition gathers stories from Postcards from Surfers with other pieces. • A must-have book for long-time Garner fans and the perfect gift for the many readers who continue to discover her work. • Everywhere I Look was a huge critical and commercial success, bolstering Garner’s international reputation. ISBN 13: 9781925603095, 208pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East
Fiction
RESTLESS, THE
Dambury, Gerty & Miller, Judith G. (trans)
Structured like a Creole quadrille, this lyrical novel is a rich ethnography bearing witness to police violence in French Guadeloupe. Narrators both living and dead recount the racial and class stratification that led to a protest-turned-massacre. While Dambury’s English debut is a memorial to a largely forgotten atrocity, it is also a celebration of the vibrancy and resilience of Guadeloupeans. KEY SELLING POINTS • Centres around the 1967 Pointe-a-Pitre workers’ riot and 2017 marks the 50 year anniversary. • Documents relating to the riot will be declassified in 2017 - publication will take advantage of the buzz around this. • Very few works from Guadeloupe have been translated into English. ISBN 13: 9781558614468, 200pp p/b, £14.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
HAVANA LIBRE Arellano, Robert
In this explosive follow-up to Havana Lunar, Dr. Mano Rodriguez takes an undercover assignment to the most dangerous city in Latin America: Miami. During the summer of 1997, a series of bombings terrorise Havana hotels. The targets are tourists, and the terrorists are exiles seeking to cripple Cuban tourism and kill the Revolution. After Mano finds himself helpless to save one of the victims, his nemesis Colonel Emilio Perez of the National Revolutionary Police recruits him for the ‘Wasp’ network, Havana’s top-secret spy ring, and an operation that only this doctor can attempt. KEY SELLING POINTS • The sequel to Havana Lunar which was a 2009 Edgar Award finalist, this can also be read as a stand-alone novel. • Since the death of Fidel Castro, and the opening of Cuban/American relations, Cuba has drawn a lot of attention. • This book is neither ‘pro-Cuba’ nor ‘pro-America.’ Instead, it provides great insight into modern-day Cuba. • Arellano is a leading literary Cuban-American voice who has taught Cuban literature in several American universities. ISBN 13: 9781617755835, 224pp p/b, £13.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
GREEK WALL, THE Verdan, Nicolas
A severed head is found on the Greek border near a wall planned to stop Middle Eastern immigrants crossing from Turkey. Intelligence Agent Evangelos wants the truth about the murder, human trafficking into Greece, and about the corruption surrounding the wall’s construction. It is a mystery novel and a political thriller but more importantly it evokes the problems of the West incarnated in Greece: isolationism, fear of immigration, economic collapse and corruption. While dark, it is also poetic and paints an indelible portrait of Athens, with its mixed fragrances of eucalyptus, freshly baked bread and cigarette smoke. KEY SELLING POINTS • Verdan is a highly literary writer with a love for Greece, so while the novel is dark; it is also poetic. • Based on the true story of a ten mile wall built in 2012 to stop illegal immigration flooding into Greece from Turkey. • Many dark stories surfaced around the construction of the wall which has been woven into this political thriller novel. ISBN 13: 9781908524850, 240pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BITTER LEMON PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
TWELVE ANGRY LIBRARIANS James, Miranda
The reprint of the latest in the New York Times bestselling mystery series follows Charlie and his cat, Diesel, as they search for a killer in a room full of librarians. That Charlie is the main suspect in the case only raises the stakes for them... KEY SELLING POINTS • A reprint of the eighth in the New York Times bestselling series featuring Charlie Harris and his clever cat, Diesel. • Miranda James also writes the New York Times bestselling Southern Ladies mysteries, which feature Charlie and Diesel. • More readers in the UK are choosing to read cosy mysteries as a break from more grisly crime fiction. • Cats and books are two of the most popular elements of cosy crime - this features both! ISBN 13: 9780425277775, 288pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
GRAVESEND Boyle, William
Ray Boy Calabrese is released from prison 16 years after his actions led to the death of a young man. The victim’s brother, Conway D’Innocenzio, is a 29-year-old Brooklynite wasting away at a local Rite Aid, stuck in the past and still howling for Ray Boy’s blood. When the chips are down and the gun is drawn, Conway finds that he doesn’t have murder in him. Thus begins a spiral of self-loathing and soulsearching into which he is joined by Alessandra, a failed actress caring for her widowed father, and Eugene, Ray Boy’s hellbound nephew.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A taut, dark, literary novel reminiscent of Elmore Leonard, Dennis Lehane and George Pelecanos. • Shortlisted for the Prix Polar SNCF 2017. • Nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere. • William Boyle’s new book A Friend Is A Gift You Give Yourself will be published by No Exit Press in September 2018. ISBN 13: 9780857301284, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Crime & Thriller
LAST SUMMER, THE Michaud, Andree
It’s the Summer of 1967. The sun shines brightly over Boundary Pond, a lake on the US-Canadian border. Holiday makers enjoy the summer, happy and carefree. Zaza Mulligan and Sissy Morgan play in the hot sand. Children run along the beach as the hours tick away to the sound of the radio blaring out the latest hits and the smell of barbecues. Life seems idyllic. But then Zaza disappears, and the skies begin to cloud over... KEY SELLING POINTS • An atmospheric, tense mystery novel for fans of Broadchurch. • Winner of the prestigious 2014 Canadian Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction. • Winner of the 2014 Prix Saint-Pacome du roman policier and the Arthur Ellis Award (Best Book in French). • Andree Michaud’s novel Mirror Lake won the 2006 Prix Ringuet and was made into a film in 2013. ISBN 13: 9781843447290, TBCpp p/b, £7.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
THE PRISONER Berenson, Alex
To unmask a CIA mole spying for ISIS, John Wells must return to his roots and go undercover as an Arab jihadi - and hope he can survive it - in the new cutting-edge novel from the #1 New York Timesbestselling author. It is the most dangerous mission of John Wells’s career. Many years before, Wells was the only American agent ever to penetrate al Qaeda, but times have changed drastically. The terrorist organisations have multiplied: gotten bigger, crueller, more ambitious and powerful. Wells knows it may well be his death sentence. But there is no one else.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Alex Berenson has been hailed as one of the strongest new voices in international thrillers. • John Wells is one of the most distinctive heroes in suspense fiction. • John Wells will go undercover in the Arab world for the first time since New York Times bestseller The Faithful Spy. • A cutting-edge geopolitical plot that could happen tomorrow. ISBN 13: 9781101982778, 544pp p/b, £8.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
DEEP BLUE TROUBLE Lori Anderson Broadribb, Steph
Her daughter Dakota is safe, but her cancer is threatening a comeback, and Lori needs JT Dakota’s daddy and the man who taught Lori everything - alive and kicking. Problem is, he’s behind bars, and heading for death row. Desperate to save him, Lori does a deal, taking an off-the-books job from shady FBI agent Alex Monroe. Bring back on-the-run felon, Gibson ‘The Fish’ Fletcher, and JT walks free. Teaming up with local bounty hunter Dez McGregor threatens to put the whole job in danger. But this is one job she’s got to get right, or she’ll lose everything... KEY SELLING POINTS • The second book in the acclaimed Lori Anderson series about a fearless female bounty hunter. • Deep Down Dead was praised by Ian Rankin, Lee Child, Mark Billingham, the Sunday Express, Mirror and FT. • Film rights to the series are being considered in Hollywood. • Deep Down Dead has been shortlisted for the Dead Good Reader Awards and reached no.1 on UK kindle charts. ISBN 13: 9781910633939, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
HYDRA
Wesolowski, Matt
In November 2014 Arla Macleod bludgeoned her mother, father and sister to death with a hammer. Now incarcerated at a medium-security mentalhealth institution, Arla will speak to no one but Scott King, an investigative journalist, whose ‘Six Stories’ podcasts have become an internet sensation. King finds himself immersed in an increasingly complex case, interviewing five witnesses and Arla herself, as he questions whether Arla’s responsibility for the massacre was a diminished as her legal team made out.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A prequel to Matt Wesolowski’s bestselling Six Stories, continuing the unique Serial format based around six podcasts. • Film rights for the series have been sold to Fox Searchlight, with production beginning autumn 2017. • A classic murder mystery as well as an up-to-the-minute, startling thriller. • Includes cult themes such as the ‘Black-Eyed Children.’ ISBN 13: 9781910633977, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
AUGUST SNOW
Jones, Stephen Mack
The son of an African American father and a Mexican mother, August grew up in Detroit’s Mexicantown and joined the Detroit police only to be drummed out of the force by a conspiracy of corrupt cops and politicians. But August fought back; he took on the city and got himself a $12 million wrongful dismissal settlement that left him low on friends. Having just returned to the house he grew up in after a year away, August quickly learns he has many scores to settle. KEY SELLING POINTS • The debut novel by an award-winning playwright who paints an original, unexpected picture of contemporary Detroit. • The first in a brand new Soho Crime series that features a half-African American, half-Mexican American detective. • Features a compelling narrative and fresh, quippy writing style giving it huge commerical potential. • Detroit is a popular, fascinating and hugely atmospheric setting for a crime novel; fans of the genre will be thrilled. ISBN 13: 9781616958688, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
WIDOWS OF MALABAR HILL, THE Massey, Sujata
Bombay, 1921: Perveen Mistry, the daughter of a respected Zoroastrian family, has just joined her father’s law firm, becoming one of the first female lawyers in India. Armed with a law degree from Oxford, Perveen also has a tragic personal history that makes her especially devoted to championing and protecting women’s legal rights. Inspired in part by a real woman who made history by becoming India’s first female lawyer, The Widows of Malabar Hill is a richly wrought story of multicultural 1920s Bombay as well as the debut of a sharp and promising new sleuth, Perveen Mistry. KEY SELLING POINTS • New series from award-winning crime writer Sujata Massey - winner of the Agatha and Macavity Awards. • Inspired by two real-life Parsi women who made history by becoming India’s first female lawyers. • Set between the wars, a fascinating period in Indian history, with lush British Raj India setting. • Features a sharp yet loveable new sleuth with a tragic past providing a backdrop to her fight for women’s rights. ISBN 13: 9781616957780, 400pp h/b, £18.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy
NEKOMONOGATARI (WHITE) NisiOisiN
Officially the start of Monogatari’s second arc, Nekomonogatari (White) is written in Hanekawa’s perspective. It is the first story in the series that’s told from a different perspective than Araragi. After months since her last time turning into Black Hanekawa, Hanekawa finds a new oddity problem in the form of a white tiger that burns down buildings she had slept in the night before. The tiger is an oddity Hanekawa accidentally produced herself after years of domestic abuse that kept her from having her own room. KEY SELLING POINTS • The direct sequel to the Bakemonogatari. • Nishio Ishin is one of the most popular authors working in Japan today, outselling Haruki Murakami last year. • Vampires and the supernatural remain popular with young adult readers; this book presents a unique twist on the genre. • The series has been adapted into several anime series that are available in the UK from MVM. ISBN 13: 9781945054495, 280pp p/b, £13.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Paranormal Romance
ELIZABETH’S WOLF Leigh, Lora
New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh revisits one of her earliest Breeds novels in this revised and expanded edition. Dash thought himself alone, a soldier, a fighting machine and no more. Elizabeth made him realise he was a man. Danger surrounds the woman his soul marked as his mate, death and blood and a treachery that goes beyond even his worst nightmares. But he will protect her and what she claims as her own. KEY SELLING POINTS • Newly revised edition with an additional 20k words added to this novel. • Part of the New York Times bestselling series, a long-running shifter romance with legions of fans. • Sets up for Cross Breed, the next original hardcover in the Breeds series, coming out Spring 2018. • The Breeds series has a keen fanbase, with over 65,000 Facebook likes and an annual conference. • Eleven Breed novels have hit the New York Times bestseller list, with the most recent being Bengal’s Quest at #20. ISBN 13: 9780399587887, 352pp p/b, £14.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
BABY, YOU’RE THE BEST The Crystal Series Vol 1 Morrison, Mary B.
A novel following the illicit, soap opera-esque escapades of five women from the Crystal family. As the Crystal women celebrate Blake’s big birthday, they realize the issues in their relationships are too big to ignore. To get what they want, they’ll have to lie, use their seductive power, battle their insecurities, and if necessary, betray each other. . . KEY SELLING POINTS • All of Morrison’s books have been Essence bestsellers. • Many are available from Turnaround. • She is known for her ability to write hot sex scenes that are empowering for the women depicted. ISBN 13: 9781617730726, 356pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
IF IT AIN’T ABOUT THE MONEY Saundra
Secret. Penny. Isis. Two sisters, one best friend. Between neglectful parents and growing up in Miami’s worst neighbourhood, the three have had each other’s backs since forever. So there’s nothing Secret won’t do to grab the cash flow and glamorous lives she, innocent Penny, and idealistic Isis surely deserve. And she and lowlife fixer Kirk have the perfect plan: transfer rich folks’ wealth to new accounts, cleverly make withdrawals, and line their pockets...
KEY SELLING POINTS • A gritty, sexy, street lit from up-and-coming author Saundra. • Will appeal to fans of Kiki Swinson, Wahida Clark, and Ashley & JaQuavis. • Dafina’s first original series with Saundra, who found success as a selfpublished author before being discovered. ISBN 13: 9781496711953, 288pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
NEVER TRUST A STRANGER Monroe, Mary
New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe takes you on the ultimate twist-filled ride with two restless women looking for satisfaction. KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the second book in Monroe’s brand new Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart series. • The Lonely Heart, Deadly Heart series is her first since the successful God series (Dafina, also available). • The perfect juicy read for fans of dramatic tales with a soapy feel. • Monroe is the winner of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award. • There are more than one million Mary Monroe books in print. ISBN 13: 9781617738067, 384pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
AROUND THE WAY GIRLS 10
Moore, Ms. Michel; White, Marlon P.S. & Williams, Raquel
What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger.’ For Katara, that statement is the furthest thing from the truth. Dealing with her mother’s cancer, a special needs child, and a physically abusive husband that cheats on her at will, she is slowly losing her mind. Finally fed up with the tortured life she feels forced to live, Katara attempts suicide. What she thought would be an easy escape from reality soon turns out to be a fate she wouldn’t wish on her worst enemy. KEY SELLING POINTS • A hard-hitting series that deals with the lowdown, dirty streets of Detroit and Richmond, Virginia. • White has a substantial internet presence and continues to be part of the creative team with Ms. Michel Moore. • Racquel Williams is an internet sensation with over 100,000 downloads. ISBN 13: 9781622866359, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Black Interest
BANKS SISTERS 3, THE Turner, Nikki
The only two Banks sisters remaining, Tallhya and Simone have hit rock bottom until a turn of events brings them both terrible and life-changing news. Their situation seem to be turning around and they are introduced to a sister they never knew they had. Rydah is the baddest car mechanic Miami has ever seen, with a totally different upbringing to the Banks sisters. Rydah’s high-class, Christian lifestyle and sweet yet feisty persona, mixed with Tallhya and Simone’s crazy selves brings the drama in the third instalment of The Banks Sisters by urban fiction susperstar Nikki Turner.
KEY SELLING POINTS • From New York Times and Essence best-selling author Nikki Turner. • Sequel to The Banks Sisters and The Banks Sisters 2, both of which were incredibly well-received. • Fast-paced, dramatic action with many twists and turns that pit sister against sister. ISBN 13: 9781622866335, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
BED OF LIES Ellis, Shelly
With his drama-filled marriage behind him, Evan Murdoch has finally found happiness with his longtime friend turned fiancee, Leila Hawkins. But when his party boy brother, Terrence, is seriously injured in a car accident, a gossiping press puts the family back in the spotlight. Soon Terrence could face a lawsuit - and much worse, if his vengeful halfbrother, Dante, has his way. Terrence’s only bright spot is journalist C.J. Aston - but is she really on his side, or does she have another motive? KEY SELLING POINTS • Another Woman’s Man was nominated for a NAACP Image Award in 2014. • Ellis was featured on USAToday.com’s Happily Ever After blog and asked to contribute to RT Book Reviews magazine. • Shelly Ellis has received high praise from prestigious outlets for her work. ISBN 13: 9781617734052, 352pp p/b, £6.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
BEST LAID PLANS A Hood Misfits Novel Brick & Storm
When their daughter Jewel is kidnapped Dr. Antonio ‘Tone’ Ortiz and his estranged wife Kenya Gates have to come together with one agenda in mind, but are they both willing to seek the help of Tone’s dangerous father, Caltrone Orlando? Behind the scenes, a legacy had been founded, one ushering in legendary murders and mayhem. Now it’s time to understand the Orlandos, the seductive, lethal, and notorious family known for taking and leaving bodies behind.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Filled with sex, lies, and lust Brick and Storm’s works are sure to keep you gamed. • Authors of the hit series Hood Misfits. • Will appeal to fans of Ashley and JaQuavis. ISBN 13: 9781622866311, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
EVEN MORE WIFEY STATUS Williams, Racquel
Sierra Rogers earned the title of ‘bottom bitch’ in her man’s life by playing her position well and holding the keys to his heart, ignoring the fact that he was married. Things took a turn for the worst when she came face to face with evil and was left for dead. Now she realises that only the strong will survive in this wicked world. She must become as treacherous as the environment that raised her if she wants to keep her man and stay alive. KEY SELLING POINTS • Perfect for fans of romance and mystery novels. • Racquel Williams is an internet sensation with over 100,000 downloads. • A hard-hitting series that deals with the lowdown and gritty streets of Richmond. ISBN 13: 9781622866762, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
FOOLISH
Black, Anna
November is on the right track to success, and she looks forward to living the lifestyle she always dreamed she’d have as an advertising agent. After suffering through countless roommates and ending up in and out of her parents’ home while in school, her dream condo is within her grasp; but a few weeks before closing, she totals her car. She is sure bad luck has returned to her life, until she meets Tracy Stone, who offers her a solution. That offer leads to a whirlwind romance that takes November by surprise.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Anna Black has consistently maintained a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Amazon with almost every book she has written. • Foolish is suitable for a varied audience, both teenagers and adults. • Anna Black is the bestselling author of the Now You Wanna Come Back series. ISBN 13: 9781622866731, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
LOVE BY NIGHT Stina
In Raleigh, North Carolina in the 1800s Adirah Messa, a beautiful young African woman is pursuing an education. All she wants is to earn her degrees and be accepted by her peers. Adirah finds herself smitten with someone of another race but, unbeknownst to her, Adirah’s newfound love interest is not only a master seducer; he is also one of the most powerful figures in the underworld of Vampirism. Now, student by day, Vampire Queen by night, she grows stronger as her lover teaches her all she needs to know. When their identities are exposed Adirah has to make some quick and serious decisions. KEY SELLING POINTS • A sexy vampire story featuring POC characters that fills a huge gap in the market! • Love By Night is Stina’s debut fantasy novel. She offers an exciting new voice readers will love. • Vampire stories remain hugely on-trend with fantasy readers. • With plenty of steamy scenes and dark pleasures. ISBN 13: 9781622866755, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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LOVE, LIES, AND CONSEQUENCES
Karrington, Blake & Woods, Genesis
Blake Karrington and Genesis Woods team up for a sexy tale of love and scandal! Savannah returns from the sunshine state after ten years of studying to become a fully fledged lawyer. Her brother and best friend, Reign, are there to welcome her home as always, and there is something different about them... but they both plead the fifth when she asks. What else has happened in Charlotte while she’s been away, and will she still fit in with her old friends... and men?
KEY SELLING POINTS • A dream-team of Blake Karrington and Genesis Woods, both very popular in this genre. • A juicy, twisty story, bound to keep readers captivated. • A fierce female protagonist: Savannah is a qualified litigator, but isn’t afraid to break the law on the dance floor. ISBN 13: 9781622866816, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
THE CARTEL DELUXE EDITION Books 1-3 Ashley & JaQuavis
The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine every year, and the Cartel controls eighty percent of it. Miamor is the leader of The Murder Mamas. When her crew is hired to take down the Cartel, they get caught slipping, and Miamor loses her sister in the process. She is determined to get revenge. Thus begins the saga of the Cartel, the New York Times bestselling series by street lit superstars Ashley & Jaquavis. Now fans can relive the story of the Diamond family in this deluxe edition, with books one through three all under one cover. KEY SELLING POINTS • Each book in The Cartel series made the New York Times bestsellers list when it was released in trade paperback. • Ashley & JaQuavis are a superstar duo, and have raised street-lit to new heights. • The Carter saga is full of drama, deceit and plot twists galore. ISBN 13: 9781622866298, 400pp p/b, £14.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
THE FAMILY BUSINESS 4 A Family Business Novel Weber, Carl & Hunt, La Jill
LC Duncan, patriarch and leader of the Duncan clan is alive and well after being shot by a mysterious gunman. His near death experience has caused him and his wife Chippy to reflect on both the past and present, and together they decide that it’s time to return to Waycross, Georgia for a long overdue family reunion. But wherever the Duncans go, trouble and drama are never too far behind, and this time it comes in the form of longtime Duncan enemy Vinnie Dash, and Ruby, the mother of Orlando Duncan’s baby who disappeared before the child was born. KEY SELLING POINTS • The fourth instalment in the Family Business series co-authored by New York Times bestselling author Carl Weber. • C.N. Phillips brings her own fanbase and unique touch to the novel. • The success of the Carl Weber Presents series by a wide range of authors demonstrates his pull in this market. ISBN 13: 9781622867660, 288pp h/b, £20.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Poetry
TRANSNATIONAL BATTLE FIELD Yepez, Heriberto
A wake up call and a call out that takes on NAFTA, the militarised United States-Mexico border, and revolutionary culture. Famous for picking fights with a range of writers, both living and dead, Tijuana author Heriberto Yepez is in full provocateur-mode in this collection of work written in English over the last fifteen years. An explosive, genre-bending Molotov cocktail of poetic critique. KEY SELLING POINTS • Yepez’s work is well known in Mexico where he has won more than a dozen distinctions, such as the National Essay Prize. • Yepez’s recent books have been reviewed in the Los Angeles Review of Books, the Kenyon Review, the Chicago Review, etc. • His work is frequently provocative and major figures often argue with it. ISBN 13: 9781934639221, 134pp p/b, £13.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel
CHILLING ADVENTURES IN SORCERY Book One Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto
The chills, thrills, and shocks come one after another in Chilling Adventures in Sorcery! The latest series in Archie’s popular horror line of books features new stories written by Afterlife with Archie and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina scribe Roberto AguirreSacasa side-by-side with classic tales of terror resurrected from Archie’s vault of horror! KEY SELLING POINTS • A darker, macabre, more mature take on Sabrina the Teenage Witch! • Sabrina is famous worldwide, popularised by 11 seasons of live-action & animated TV series. • The Sabrina comic series has been running for fifty years! • This is the companion title to the immensely popular Afterlife with Archie comic, also by Aguirre-Sacasa. • For older, grown-up fans of the Archie universe. ISBN 13: 9781627389907, 192pp p/b, £16.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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LIFE WITH KEVIN VOL. 1 Parent, Dan
Kevin Keller returns in this new collection by Dan Parent! Kevin’s made his big move to the Big Apple, and Veronica Lodge is not far behind! To succeed in New York, he’s going to have to learn how to make time for dating while juggling a high-pressure journalism gig. Will his new life in NYC be a dream come true or will the big city eat him alive? Kevin will learn one thing for sure: when it comes to city living, expect the unexpected! KEY SELLING POINTS • The first ever collection of Kevin Keller stories to be printed in book form! • Kevin Keller is a much-loved character in the Archie universe and these stories are sure to thrill fans. • Celebrates the addition of a gay character to the world of Riverdale. • The digital Kevin series is a previous GLAAD Media Award winner for Outstanding Comic Book. • Kevin features in the hugely popular Riverdale TV show, now streaming on Netflix. ISBN 13: 9781682559406, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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ALONE VOL. 8: THE ARENA
HANGMAN VOL. 1, THE
Captured by a mysterious army just as they escaped a Campton overrun with ‘zombie’ children, Dodzi’s group, along with what’s left of the Clan of the Shark, discover an entire civilisation, ruled over by children who have been in the In-Between-World for a long, long time. Strict rules, a caste system, bizarre superstitions... All new obstacles for the group to overcome although Saul is being treated like a messiah. And over it all hangs the threat of the sinister Midnight Child...
They say the Hangman is nothing more than an urban legend, but those who encounter him, like hitman ‘Mad Dog’ Mike Minetta, know different. They know that when he comes for you, you’re dead already. Join fan-favourite writer Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Batman) and artist extraordinaire Felix Ruiz (Wolverine Max, Halo) for an ongoing tale of horror, the supernatural and violence and learn why some men may never be redeemed. Tieri and Ruiz weave a supernatural tale that takes readers into the depths of hell itself!
Vehlmann, Fabien & Gazzotti, Bruno
KEY SELLING POINTS • A story that works on two levels: guaranteed to captivate old and young readers alike! • An expressive, refined style with a very energetic layout. • By the author of the award winning title, Green Manor. • The series has won multiple awards including the 9-12 Youth Prize at the prestigious Angouleme Festival twice. ISBN 13: 9781849183826, 56pp p/b, £7.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
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LAST TEMPLAR VOL. 5, THE The Devil’s Handiwork Khoury, Raymond & Rocco, Bruno
1203. Constantinople is besieged... by the Christians of the 4th Crusade! Under cover of night, a small group of knights flees the doomed city. They’re taking three mysterious chests to Antioch - but never reach their destination. Nowadays, in Rome, Agent Reilly has come with a Professor Sharafi to request access to the Vatican’s archives. But once inside, he reveals that the document they’re here to consult is one that the Church doesn’t want anyone to see...
KEY SELLING POINTS • Originally an international bestseller stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 22 months. • Adapted to comic format by the author himself! • A thriller with roots in medieval history reminiscent of The Da Vinci Code. ISBN 13: 9781849183277, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
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THE BLUECOATS VOL. 11: COSSACK CIRCUS Cauvin, Raoul & Lambil, Willy
Stark’s constant, reckless charging has once again depleted the 22nd Cavalry. Faced with an understandable dearth of volunteers, the Army’s brass drafts - without telling them some freshly arrived immigrants. And Blutch and Chesterfield are tasked with instructing them in the art of riding down the enemy. But there s a problem: the new recruits only speak Russian! And while those Cossacks are already fantastic riders, they have no desire to die for the glory of the Union...
KEY SELLING POINTS • New albums are among the top 10 bestselling comics each year, with 184,800 copies sold for just the 50th album in 2006. • There are more than 15 million albums sold worldwide! • Highlights the absurdity of war and the often uncaring or incompetent leadership soldiers have to tolerate. • Features authentic battles and stories based on historical facts. ISBN 13: 9781849183833, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
Tieri, Frank & Ruiz, Felix
KEY SELLING POINTS • A horrific and intriguing new series from Dark Circle, Archie Comics’ new graphic novel imprint. • Frank Tieri was a writer on Marvel Vs Capcom 3, Marvel’s biggest-selling fighting game. • Will remind readers of Frank Miller’s Sin City and Mike Mignola’s B.P.R.D. in its blend of crime and horror. ISBN 13: 9781627389402, 144pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DARK CIRCLE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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ANGEL SEASON 11 VOLUME 2 Whedon, Joss & Bechko, Corinna
Chasing a vision that links his shameful past with impending doom, Angel reluctantly uses the timetraveling power of Fred’s alternate form, the goddess Illyria. Not quite sure what will bring changes to the future with only pieces of Angel’s vision to guide them, they find themselves aboard a cargo ship on the high seas. With Angel’s past self, Angelus, and his vampire companion, Darla, aboard the ship, Angel and Fred try to keep hidden as Angel begins to remember this voyage that was filled with slaughter and held a mysterious treasure that sank to the bottom of the sea along with the ship... KEY SELLING POINTS • Superstar comics writer Corinna Bechko (Lara Croft, Star Wars) brings you the next instalment of Angel. • Featuring fan-favourite characters Fred and Illyria. • Executive produced by Joss Whedon - one of the most iconic creators of the last 50 years. • Whedon chose Dark Horse comics to continue the Buffy run and spin-offs when the TV show ended. • Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a firm cult-favourite and Angel is one of the franchise’s most beloved characters. ISBN 13: 9781506703473, 104pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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B.P.R.D HELL ON EARTH VOLUME 1 Mignola, Mike; Arcudi, John; Davis, Guy & Crook, Tyler
The Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defence, also known as the B.P.R.D, is the group led by Hellboy, dedicated to ridding the material world of monsters and spirits. This is the first hardcover edition of the B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth series (New World, Gods and Monsters and Russia), plus an extended sketch book section. KEY SELLING POINTS • The first hardcover edition of the B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth series, collecting the first three trade paperback volumes. • From Mike Mignola, one of the biggest names in the comic book world. • B.P.R.D. is the original home of the universally-acclaimed Hellboy characters. • Perfect for both diehard fans and new readers looking to gain entry into the Hellboy universe. • Perfect for both diehard fans and new readers looking to gain entry into the Hellboy universe. ISBN 13: 9781506703602, 408pp h/b, £29.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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BLACK HAMMER VOL. 2: THE EVENT Lemire, Jeff; Ormston, Dean; Rubin, David & Stewart, Dave
When a visitor from the outside world arrives on the Farm, looking for the Black Hammer and bringing news of Spiral City to its Golden Age heroes, everything changes. Her arrival stirs up old memories and awakens new hope in the marooned heroes and they make a new attempt to escape their strange prison KEY SELLING POINTS • A group of golden age heroes face modern-age drama in a new adventure that will thrill comics fans! • From the prodigious brain of Jeff Lemire (Underwater Welder, Essex County, Sweet Tooth). • Amazingly realised by artist Dean Ormston (Lucifer, 2000 AD) and colourist Dave Stewart (Hellboy). • Collects Black Hammer issues #7-12. • Fantastic’ - Scott Snyder (Batman) ISBN 13: 9781506701981, 152pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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BRIGGS LAND VOLUME 2: DAYS OF RAGE Wood, Brian; Chater, Mack & Loughridge, Lee
Grace Briggs is now the leader of the largest anti-government secessionist group in the United States, having outmanoeuvred both Federal law enforcement and an attempted takeover by white power storm troopers. But troubles at home remain, and when a chance encounter with innocent civilians blows up into an ugly hostage situation, the privacy and integrity of Briggs Land is compromised. Meanwhile, Jim Briggs, humiliated at losing control of the family, seeks revenge.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Currently in development to be a television programme at AMC. • Given the current political state of the country, this series feels very relevant indeed.’ - IGN. • Brian Wood’s has worked on popular and well-known comic series such as, Star Wars, The X-Men and Conan The Barbarian. ISBN 13: 9781506702100, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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DEPT. H VOLUME 3: DECOMPRESSED
Kindt, Matt & Kindt, Sharlene
Confronted with a deep-sea base that is slowly imploding, Mia gets one step closer to solving the murder of her father. But things won’t be that easy, as our small team of survivors but grapple with psychic jellyfish and exposure to mindaltering and potentially lethal pathogens that might just drive them insane before they can reach the surface. But even if they can survive all of this? The bigger question still remains - why aren’t they allowed to surface? KEY SELLING POINTS • Featuring content exclusive to the single issues! • From New York Times bestselling author Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT, PastAways, Superspy)! • Intricate mystery stories perfect for any fan of crime and sci-fi fiction! ISBN 13: 9781616559915, 168pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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DRAGON AGE: KNIGHT ERRANT
DeFilippis, Nunzio & Weir, Christina
Vaea, an elven squire, and her knight, the drunken Ser Aaron Hawthorne, arrive in Kirkwall just in time for Varric Tethras’ appointment as Viscount. A talented thief, Vaea skips the party to take on an easy job recovering a hidden lock box... but when she chooses to change the terms of the deal midheist, she is entangled in a dangerous mission that is surely above her pay grade. KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest collection of Dragon Age comics, based on the supremely popular video game! • Dark Horse’s previous Dragon Age books have sold more than 125,000 copies. • Dragon Age: Inquisition won Best Role-Playing Game and Game of the Year at the 2014 Game Awards. • Collects the comic series Dragon Age: Knight Errant issues #1-5. ISBN 13: 9781506703381, 112pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1954 Mignola, Mike; Roberson et al.
No longer a rookie, Hellboy is joined by other Bureau agents in a series of far-flung mysteries that take them searching for yetis terrorising an Arctic research team, into the American suburbs where a family is hauntedby a phantom monkey, and to Hong Kong, where demons are drawn to a Chinese artefact. This is the 3rd Volume in the Hellboy and B.P.R.D series, following 1952, and 1953. This collects Hellboy and the BPRD: 1954 - Black Sun#1-2, The Unreasoning Beast, Ghost Moon #1-2.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A brand new Hellboy collection from Mike Mignola, one of the biggest names in the comic book world. • Mignola teams up with Christ Roberson, co-creator of the hugely popular iZombie comic. • Features an all-star line-up of artists who explore the horror of Hellboy’s early years. • Perfect for both diehard fans and new readers looking to gain entry into the Hellboy universe. • An entire range of Hellboy and B.P.R.D. comics are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506702070, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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NIOURK
Wul, Stefan & Vatine, Olivier
On a post-apocalyptic Earth, where mankind has regressed to a handful of primitive tribes hunting and foraging for a meagre, oppressed existence, a lone black child, shunned by other members of his tribe, sets out on an epic journey to what used to be known as New York, land of the gods! Written by Stefan Wul, author of cult favourite Fantastic Planet, illustrated by acclaimed French comics artist Olivier Vatine, this unusual hero’s journey is a memorable examination of a child’s compassion - and the human race’s cruelty. KEY SELLING POINTS • A post-apocalyptic sci-fi from the author of Fantastic Planet! • An inspirational story, phenomenal artwork - a European graphic novel at its finest! • A significant examination of a child’s compassion compared to the cruelty of the human race. • Perfect for fans of science fiction, fantasy and what it means to be human. ISBN 13: 9781506703695, 176pp h/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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SHADOWS ON THE GRAVE Corben, Richard
An eerie collection of stories ranging from gothic tales worthy of Poe, to Twilight Zone-style encounters with the weird, to a full-length fantasy epic featuring a barbarian reminiscent of Corben’s most notorious creation, Den, immortalised in the 1981 animated film Heavy Metal. Corben rose to prominence with short horror and science fiction stories in the early 1970s in Creepy and Eerie, which were later collected in Creepy Presents Richard Corben. He remains one of the most important voices in horror comics. In 2009 he won the Eisner for Best Miniseries as well as being named Spectrum’s Grand Master, one of illustration’s most prominent awards. In 2011 he won the Eisner for Best Oneshot, and the following year he was inducted in the Will Eisner Hall of Fame. KEY SELLING POINTS • Brand new stories from 2012 Eisner Hall of Fame award winner Richard Corben! • For fans of fantasy, horror, and the supernatural, including those who enjoy unique and compelling stories. • Richard Corben, stands among us like an extraterrestrial peak.’ -Moebius. ISBN 13: 9781506703916, 240pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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TOMB RAIDER VOLUME 3: SURVIVOR’S CRUSADE Lanzing, Jackson; Kelly, Collin & Woods, Ashley A.
Lara Croft is back as Dark Horse continues their run of Tomb Raider comics, now with Jackson Lanzing at the helm. The events of these comics provide the prequel material for the next Tomb Raider video game release and will be essential reading for fans of the iconic games. KEY SELLING POINTS • The start of new Tomb Raider arc. • The events of these comics provide the prequel material for the next Tomb Raider video game release. • From renowned creative team Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly. ISBN 13: 9781506701936, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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ALMOST SILENT Jason
Almost Silent packages four classic Jason graphic novels into one compact, hardcover omnibus collection. ‘You Can’t Get There from Here,’ tells the tale of a love triangle involving Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s Monster, and The Monster’s Bride. Tell Me Something is a brisk, near-silent graphic novelette about love lost and found again, told with a tricky mixture of forward - and back - flashing narrative. Meow, Baby is a collection of short stories and gags, and finally, The Living and the Dead is a hilariously deadpan take on the traditional Romero-style zombie thriller. KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautiful new edition that collects four of Jason’s acclaimed comics in one volume. • The stories have been unavailable for years - Jason fans will be thrilled to see them back in print! • Jason is one of the most beloved creators working in comics today with fans across the globe. • He is a Harvey and Eisner Award-winning artist and writer. • One of the medium’s finest storytellers.’ - Publishers’ Weekly ISBN 13: 9781606993156, 304pp h/b, £21.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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ANGELS AND MAGPIES: THE LOVE AND ROCKETS LIBRARY VOL. 13 Hernandez, Jaime
The sublime, the superpowered, and the senior citizen converge in Angels and Magpies, which collects God and Science: Return of the Ti-Girls and Love Bunglers storylines from the Love and Rockets: New Stories series. Love Bunglers is held as Hernandez’s greatest masterpiece in his 30 year career, and one of the great graphic novels of all time. This collection also includes Hernandez’s 2006 serial for the New York Times. KEY SELLING POINTS • 2017 marks the 35th Anniversary of Love and Rockets, bringing fresh attention and acclaim to the series. • The Maggie and Hopey stories by Jaime Hernandez have thousands of loyal, diehard fans across the world. • This is the first time a new Love and Rockets library edition from Jaime has been released in 6 years. • The series is winner of three major 2012 Ignatz awards: Outstanding series, Outstanding Story and Outstanding Artist. • It also won the 2011 Harvey Award for ‘Best Continuing Series’. ISBN 13: 9781683960904, 260pp p/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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MASTER RACE AND OTHER STORIES
Krigstein, Bernard; Feldstein, Al & Bradbury, Ray
In addition to ‘Master Race,’ this volume includes ‘The Flying Machine’ (based on a story by Ray Bradbury). Other stories include: ‘Slave Ship,’ an unpublished science fiction tale that was only discovered in the decades following EC’s demise, ‘The Monster From The Fourth Dimension,’ a horror/science fiction shocker that has never been reprinted since its original appearance in 1954, and other Krigstein crime, horror, war, and science fiction stories covering the full gamut of EC titles KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of 32 incredible stories from an absolute master of the comics genre. • Features almost every story Bernard Krigstein wrote during his time at EC comics. • Includes essays and notes by EC experts on these superbly crafted, classic masterpieces. • The Flying Machine is based on a story by scifi legend Ray Bradbury, who wrote the foreword. • Ideal for comics collectors and historians, as well as anyone interested in the wondrous EC. ISBN 13: 9781683960942, 232pp h/b, £25.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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NOW 2
Reynolds, Eric (ed.)
The second issue of Now showcases a cover by digital artist Robert Beatty, as well as over 100 pages of all new short fiction by a host of established and upcoming talent, including: Canadian artist and musician Nick Thorburn (of the bands Unicorns and Islands); Spanish cartoonist Roberta Scomparsa, making her English language debut; Crickets cartoonist Sammy Harkham; Dutch cartoonist Tobias Schalken; Los Angeles graphic novelist Graham Chaffee (Good Dog, To Have and To Hold); plus several other surprises to be announced. KEY SELLING POINTS • A brand new comics anthology periodical from Fantagraphics, in the same vein as the uber popular MOME. • Will be published three times a year at an affordable price with a focus on short graphic stories. • Showcases some of the most diverse, talented, and best contemporary cartoonists. • Will appeal to fans of literary graphic novels and shorter graphic fiction, as well as comics and illustration fans. ISBN 13: 9781683960768, 128pp p/b, £8.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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WHAT I DID Jason
An omnibus of three of acclaimed cartoonist Jason’s earliest graphic novels: Hey, Wait, the story of a childhood stunt gone wrong; Sshhhh!, a cradle-tograve silent comic about one man’s life, and The Iron Wagon, an ingenious murder mystery set in early-20th-century Norway, adapted from a classic Norwegian novel by Stein Riverton. KEY SELLING POINTS • All three stories have been unavailable for years - Jason fans will be thrilled to see them back in print! • Jason is one of the most beloved creators working in comics today with fans across the globe. • One of the medium’s finest storytellers’ - Publishers Weekly ISBN 13: 9781606994146, 272pp h/b, £21.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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DRAGONSEED
McClung, Kurt; Guerrero, Mateo & Jimenez, Aure
For centuries the men and creatures of Krath have prepared for a conflict that many hoped would never happen. A half-blood, Adam Serre Shadow, now has just two moons to find the thief of the teardrop stone, stolen from his fire-breathing father, before the Council of Elders trigger all-out war. The son of a dragon will stop at nothing to find the magical relic and preserve the fragile peace that still exists between the two species.
KEY SELLING POINTS • American writer Kurt McClung has created properties for Atari, Ubisoft and many other multimedia companies. • Matteo Guerrero is a Spanish artist who has illustrated several titles for DC Comics and Warlands for Image. • Collects the entire 3-volume series in one book. • Perfect for those who love Throne of Ice, Legend of the Scarlet Blades and Izuna. ISBN 13: 9781594655371, 160pp h/b, £23.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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MERCENERY: THE DEFINITIVE EDITIONS: VOL.2 THE FORMULA, THE Segrelles, Segrelles
The Mercenary embarks on one of his most perilous journeys ever as he tries to stop an unscrupulous alchemist who has stolen a highly dangerous mysterious formula. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Mercenery is the graphic novel series that set comics on a new path. • The series has been republished as a breathtaking and beautiful keepsake edition. • Each volume includes articles about the history and the making of the series over its gloried, decades-long history. ISBN 13: 9781681121284, 64pp h/b, £15.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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DEAD EYE AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, THE The World of Slavery at Sea - A Graphic Memoir Vannak, Prum; Pederick, Ben & Pederick, Jocelyn
Too poor to pay his pregnant wife’s hospital bill, Prum Vannak left his village in Cambodia to seek work in Thailand. Men who appeared to be employers on a fishing vessel promised to return him home after a few months at sea, but instead Vannak was held hostage on the vessel for four years of hard labour. Amid violence and cruelty, including frequent beheadings, Vannak survived in large part by honing his ability to tattoo his shipmates - a skill he possessed despite never having been trained in art. He documented his ordeal in raw illustrations seen here alongside his story. KEY SELLING POINTS • There is very little written about human fishing boat trafficking. • Beautifully illustrated by a trafficking survivor who grew up teaching himself to draw. • Recognised human rights connection - the author accepted the 2012 State Department Human Rights Defender Award. • For fans of political comic memoirists, such as Joe Sacco and Marjane Satrapi. ISBN 13: 9781609806026, 176pp h/b, £19.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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EPIC OF GILGAMESH, THE
Dixon, Kent H. & Dixon, Kevin H. (illus)
Arguably the oldest work of literature in the western world, The Epic of Gilgamesh is fittingly the first title in The Graphic Canon Presents series, an exploration of longer-form work associated with Russ Kick’s successful anthologies. Translated into English and presented here in its entirety as a graphic novel, this version of The Epic of Gilgamesh is a father/son project by scholar and translator Kent H. Dixon and his son, the comix artist Kevin Dixon, who bring a fresh take on this great work.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Building upon the success of The Graphic Canon series by Russ Kick, comes the first in a long-form series. • As well as appealing to graphic novel fans, this has scholarly cross-over potential. • A unique ‘enriched rendition’ of the classic text, using almost 30 different translations. ISBN 13: 9781609807931, 204pp p/b, £15.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Graphic Novel - Superheroes
SPIDER-MEN II
Bendis, Brian Michael & Pichelli, Sara
The moment five years in the making is finally here! The first time Peter Parker and Miles Morales met ended with a question - who is the Miles Morales of the Marvel Universe?! Now that the Miles you know and love is with Peter in the Marvel Universe (Earth-616), you’re finally going to get the answer to who the OTHER Miles Morales is! Collecting Spider-Men II #1-5. KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man is Marvel’s MOST popular character! • The Spider-Man comics and movies are THE most successful Super Hero franchise. • Written by Eisner Award winder Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, Secret Invasion). • Illustrated by fan-favourite Sara Pichelli (Runaways, Spider-Man: Miles Morales). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846538704, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Graphic Novel - Superheroes
THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 4
Aaron, Jason & Dauterman, Russell
The Ultimate Universe’s Thor died defending the Multiverse, but his hammer remains. Who wields it now? Ponder that question along with Jane Foster, the Mighty Thor, as she faces the Ultimate teamup! War is coming to the Ten Realms - and when the Queen of Cinders sets them ablaze, even the combined might of not one, not two, but three Thors may not be enough to put out the flames! Collecting The Mighty Thor Vol. 7 #20-23 and Thors #4 (subject to change)
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Avengers and Thor solo movies were box office smashes; Thor returns in Thor: Ragnarok in October 2017. • Written by popular comic writer Jason Aaron (Thor, God of Thunder, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Punisher Max). • Illustrated by Russell Dauterman (Thor). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846538476, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel - Superheroes
THE PUNISHER VOL. 3 Cloonan, Becky; Anka, Kris & Horak, Matt
The Punisher is back in the Big Apple: Start spreading the bullets! He’s coming today! He wants to destroy the crime of it... New York, New York! And when a blackout hits the big city, the dark brings out some of the worst that its mean streets have to offer. The NY subway can be full of horrible people on a good day, but for Frank Castle... this won’t be a good day. Manspreaders, proselytisers and mariachi bands are all in a day’s commute, but a gang of murderous criminals? And they aren’t the only scary things lurking underground. Frank has them in his sights. Expect some slight delays. Collecting Punisher Vol. 11 #13-17 (subject to change). KEY SELLING POINTS • Punisher is one of Marvel’s most popular characters! • The Punisher spin-off Netflix series will launch November 2017. • Created by fan-favourites Becky Cloonan (Batman, Conan), Kris Anka (Uncanny X-Men) and Matt Horak (The Covenant). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846538698, 116pp p/b, £11.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel - Manga
HOUSE OF BRUTES VOL. II Tagame, Gengoroh
This is the second of three volumes of one of Gengoroh Tagame’s biggest works: House of Brutes. Provocative to say the least, Japanese comic master Gengoroh Tagame’s gay BDSM stories are legendary for both their virtuosic drawing and their unparalleled passion. KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning edition of one of the most influential works from gay manga master Gengoroh Tagame. • Tagame is famous for his sado-masochistic pornography, which loyal fans have quietly shared for years. • This is the first book in a three volume series, officially published here in English for the first time. • Volume 1 is also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9783959853194, 272pp p/b, £29.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East
Graphic Novel - Manga
DRIFTERS VOLUME 5 Hirano, Kohta
From the creator of Hellsing comes the manga that inspired the hit Drifters anime! Warriors stolen from Earth’s history - ‘Drifters’ - battle for the fate of a wondrous mystic realm. At the heart of the struggle is the malefic Black King who, desiring more than simple land and resources, is uniting this world’s non-human races for a single horrific purpose... the absolute genocide of humanity! KEY SELLING POINTS • From Kohta Hirano, creator of the popular series Hellsing. • The animated version of the Drifters series is now streaming in the US. • Wild, action-packed series featuring historical characters such as, Joan of Arc, Hannibal, and Rasputin! ISBN 13: 9781506703794, 232pp p/b, £11.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
I AM A HERO OMNIBUS 5 Hanazawa, Kengo
With Japan’s zombie outbreak in full swing, manga maestro Kengo Hanazawa shows readers how the monstrous ZQN creatures begin to take over Taiwan before taking us back to his main heroes. Our three key survivors must help each other heal up mentally and physically, as Hiromi’s mysterious affliction continues to evolve. KEY SELLING POINTS • I Am A Hero is the greatest zombie manga ever, sometimes called ‘the Walking Dead of manga’! • Combines action, horror and psychological drama in one surreal book. • Winner of the esteemed Shogakukan Manga Award and now a feature film! • The greatest zombie manga ever.’ - Jason Thompson, author of Manga: The Complete Guide (Del Ray, 2007). ISBN 13: 9781506703503, 432pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA DELUXE EDITION 2 Kishiro, Yukito
In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, far beneath the mysterious space city of Zalem, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst.
KEY SELLING POINTS • One of a holy trinity of cyberpunk classics, alongside Akira and Ghost in the Shell. • Battle Angel Alita has been a favourite of American readers since the initial English-language release in 1995. • A deluxe re-release, in a large size with premium paper and new cover designs, 12 years after the last release by Viz. • A major Hollywood film adaptation is coming from Fox and James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment, in 2018. • Includes the nine volumes of the original manga, plus a fifth volume and new bonus material. ISBN 13: 9781632365996, 400pp h/b, £21.00 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Graphic Novel - Manga
CARDCAPTOR SAKURA: CLEAR CARD 2 Clamp
Seventeen years after the original Cardcaptor Sakura manga ended, Clamp returns with more magical clow card adventures! Clear Card picks up right where Cardcaptor Sakura left off, with Sakura and Syaoran starting junior high school. With the Final Judgment passed, Sakura thinks school life will be quiet, but then all her cards suddenly turn blank! The mysterious new power she discovers will change how she thinks about her powers... KEY SELLING POINTS • A direct sequel to the highly popular Cardcaptor Sakura. • The Cardcaptor Sakura anime is a classic that aired on CITV and Nickelodeon in the UK. • The anime has recently been re-released on Blu-ray/DVD. • Clamp is a highly regarded group of manga creators. • Will appeal to fans of Clamp’s other popular series Tsubasa Chronicle (also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781632365385, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
KISS HIM, NOT ME 13 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: 9781632365569, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
FRAU FAUST 3 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: 9781632365491, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 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 ME AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT 3 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: 9781632364968, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
PRINCESS JELLYFISH 8 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. • Has been nominated for the 2017 Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material Asia. • 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: 9781632365637, 400pp p/b, £16.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Graphic Novel - Manga
SAILOR MOON ETERNAL EDITION 1 Takeuchi, Naoko
Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she’s never gotten good grades, and, well, she’s a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon! Experience the Sailor Moon manga as never before in these extra-long editions (about 300 pages each).
KEY SELLING POINTS • Sailor Moon was the phenomenal manga series which helped expose the massive market for manga in the west. • Sailor Moon was the #1 bestselling manga in the US in 2012! • The original anime series has recently been re-released alongside the new series Sailor Moon Crystal. • Includes an entirely new, incredibly accurate translation and brand new covers. • Has featured in the New York Times Best Seller Manga List several times, including the #1 spot, since its rerelease. ISBN 13: 9781632361523, 276pp p/b, £16.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
SEVEN DEADLY SINS 24, 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: 9781632365668, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
WAITING FOR SPRING 4 Anashin
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.
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: 9781632365859, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
WAKE UP, SLEEPING BEAUTY 2 Morino, Megumi
Satoshi’s father has worked for the rich family in the house on the hill his entire life, so when the teenager needs a part-time job to put himself through school, looking after the mansion’s gardens is a natural fit. Satoshi’s ready to work hard, and he quickly endears himself to the staff. But there’s one ironclad rule even he must obey: Don’t go near the cottage behind the house. When he sees a beautiful, pale girl in one of the windows, Satoshi assumes she is being kept prisoner, and their secret meetings quickly turn romantic, but Satoshi has no idea just how terrible this Sleeping Beauty’s curse really is... KEY SELLING POINTS • A gender-bending romance that will appeal to fans of Ouran High School Host Club (Viz Media). • Runs in Dessert, the same magazine as Say I Love You and My Little Monster. • A great combination of lighthearted romance and dark magic in a modern setting. ISBN 13: 9781632365880, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
WELCOME TO THE BALLROOM 9 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. • An anime adaptation is set for release in July 2017 which will be streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime. ISBN 13: 9781632365804, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
YAMADA-KUN AND THE SEVEN WITCHES 16 Yoshikawa , Miki
Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realises they have switched bodies - and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he’s not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve... Yamada-Kun is currently being simul-published on Crunchyroll where it is one of the most popular series on the site. KEY SELLING POINTS • A popular manga from the author of Flunk Punk Rumble and an assistant on Fairy Tail (Kodansha, also available). • A fresh take on the high-school genre featuring supernatural elements. • Also receiving a digital simul-pub on Crunchyroll and is one of the most popular manga series on the site. • Included in Anime News Network’s Best and Most Memorable Manga of 2015 list. • An anime adaptation is available on Crunchyroll. ISBN 13: 9781632365835, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - January 2018 Graphic Novel - Manga
IMPERFECT GIRL, 2
NisiOisiN & Hattori, Mitsuru
A college aged aspiring author witnesses a horrible car accident. An elementary school girl was hit by a car as she walked home with her classmate. The other child was traumatised by the event, but that was to be expected given the circumstances. But her troubles only begin there. When the author is summoned to the child’s home he discovers that she has many more horrors at home to overcome. The child lives alone in a large home. No one cares for her. She hoards food from school to feed herself. She spends her time waiting for her parents to return, but there are no signs of them anywhere. KEY SELLING POINTS • Nishio Ishin is one of the most popular authors working in Japan today, outselling Haruki Murakami last year. • Nisioisin and Hattori, both topsellers, collaborate to create one of the creepiest manga mysteries in recent memory. • Priority title at Anime NYC in November 2017, with promotional materials distributed at NY ComicCon and AnimeWeekend. ISBN 13: 9781945054617, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING 4: 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: 9781945054372, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
MY NEIGHBOR SEKI 10 Morishige, Takuma
My Neighbor Seki is a collection of short stories that revolve around two classmates who sit at the back of their high school homeroom. In each chapter Seki devises a new way to kill time in his school desk, to best avoid boredom. And along the way, he ends up distracting the girl who sits next to him, Rumi, whose mind goes wild as Seki pushes the limits of his disobedience! KEY SELLING POINTS • A mischievous take on the high-school genre. • The anime adaptation has been extremely popular, gaining a US license and attracting a global audience. • The anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. • The comics have already sold over 1m copies in Japan. • For fans of Missions of Love and My Little Monster (both Kodansha, also available from Turnaround). ISBN 13: 9781945054501, 180pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Children’s Picture Books - KS0-1
ONE SPECIAL DAY A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters Schaefer, Lola M. & Meserve, Jessica
Does having a new brother or sister make you into MORE than you already are? Spencer is about to find out. He’s as strong as a bear, as funny as a monkey, and as wild as a tiger. But on one special day, everything changes. Now Spencer is strong, funny, wild, brave, free... and gentle, too. This energetic and heartwarming board book about relishing the joys of individuality and big brotherhood is the perfect gift to celebrate a new sibling. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fresh and original take on the big sibling story. • One Special Day demonstrates how becoming an older sibling enhances the qualities a child already has. • Images of familiar animals stand in place of words, inviting parents to point them out and children to name the animals. • Jessica Meserve’s charming illustration style gives this family-friendly story its warmth and heart. • Minimal text and visual storytelling make this easily accessible to young children. ISBN 13: 9781484788424, 32pp board book, £6.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Picture Books- KS0-1
SONYA’S CHICKENS Wahl, Phoebe
Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift: an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths about the interconnectedness of nature and the true joys and sorrows of caring for another creature. KEY SELLING POINTS • Sonya’s Chickens received starred reviews from SLJ and Kirkus, and listed as one of the best picture books of 2015. • Wahl’s artwork is incredible and a beautiful compliment to this earthly and compelling story. • Wahl is a rising star, having won the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award in 2016. • A heart-warming story that helps children understand nature and the circle of life. • High praise from prestigious outlets such as, SLJ and Kirkus Review. ISBN 13: 9781770497900, 32pp p/b, £6.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Picture Books - KS1-2
FROM THE HEART OF AFRICA: A BOOK OF WISDOM Walters, Eric
Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life’s issues, and they help us understand each other and the world around us. We use them every day, yet never think about where they came from or why they exist. In this beautifully illustrated collection, Eric Walters brings us classic sayings from the places where this shared wisdom began. Ashanti, Sukuma, Akan and Kikuyu: all of these cultures use the portable and easily shared knowledge contained in aphorisms, and from these cultures and more this communal knowledge spread. KEY SELLING POINTS • Each aphorism is illustrated by different artists from a variety of countries. • Eric Walters is one of Tundra’s best-known and best-selling authors with over a million books in print. • Walter’s three previous picture books have had very positive reviews and high sales. My Name is Blessing netted 11,452. • Walter’s will donate some of his royalties to the Rolling Hills orphanage in Kenya; Tundra will match the amount. • An impressive and visually stunning book. ISBN 13: 9781770497191, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Children’s Picture Books - KS1-2
POCKET PUPS PaperMade
PaperMade Pocket books are the new offspring of PaperMade in a smaller, easy-to-travel size. They feature the same fun, full-sized characters that are pre-cut and pre-scored: They simply punch out and fold up with easy instructions on-page, transforming into adorable 3-D characters that can go anywhere: In a car, plane or locker. Pocket Pups features five characters that make up six pages each, including a story, a simple assembly diagram, and five pages of parts. PaperMade Pocket books deftly combines paper craft with advanced paper engineering so no glue, tape or tools are ever needed. KEY SELLING POINTS • A kit of unique, easy-to-make 3D paper puppies - now in pocket size! • No glue, tape, scissors or extra tools required. • Featuring contemporary designs that will appeal to both children and adults. • Paper Pups is PaperMade’s bestselling paper craft book and remains just as popular as it was in 2013. • Other PaperMade craft books are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781576878538, 30pp p/b, £7.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Children’s Fiction - KS1-2
Children’s Fiction - KS2-3
BLACK PANTHER THE BATTLE FOR WAKANDA A Mighty Marvel Chapter Book Snider, Brandon T. & Dorris, Michael
There is a crisis in Wakanda. The sacred Mound is being attacked by an evil cult and Wakandans are growing angry with their new king, T Challa, aka the Super Hero Black Panther. So it’s bad timing when Black Panther receives a call from the Avengers. There is strong evidence that the king has stolen a highly classified weapon. But how? Black Panther has been in Wakanda the entire time. With help from some familiar faces in S.H.I.E.L.D and some new ones like the Dora Milaje, Black Panther will battle the greatest threats Wakanda has ever faced. KEY SELLING POINTS • With an all-star cast, the Black Panther film is gearing up to be a huge box office success! • Black Panther has become extremely popular, with a starring role in the recent Marvel movie, Civil War. • Black Panther will set the stage for books with diverse protagonists set in the Marvel Universe. • Touches upon everyday problems from being judged and fitting in; to finding your voice and becoming a leader. • Almost 130,000 copies of Mighty Marvel Chapter Books have sold to date. ISBN 13: 9781368020145, 128pp p/b, £4.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
GUMAZING GUM GIRL!, THE Book 2 Gum Luck Reynolds, Luke & Montijo, Rhode
With her new powers, Gabby Gomez is living a dual life. Keeping her Gum Girl heroics a secret from her parents is not easy. Maybe it’s time to come clean? But there’s a new villain in town, and the city needs her! Get ready for more flavour-packed action as Gum Girl takes on a devious chef who is cooking up evil plans. It’s another exciting adventure with the ever-elastic, super-stretchy superhero Gum Girl! KEY SELLING POINTS • With its bubbly, two-colour illustrations, Gum Girl is an accessible, laugh-out-loud read. • Gum Luck is back with new characters and more gummy fun that will keep readers cheering for the sticky superhero! • A uniquely scented/reversible cover and bold illustrations that will help to draw readers into the gum-flavoured action. • Montijo’s has had extensive experience illustrating books for young readers including kid’s television programming. ISBN 13: 9781423161370, 160pp p/b, £5.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Fiction - KS1-2
WORLD OF READING: BLACK PANTHER This is Black Panther (Level 1) Schmidt, Andy
A 32-page level 1 early reader about how T’Challa, an African Prince, protects his nation and becomes the Super Hero Black Panther. KEY SELLING POINTS • Marvel Press has sold over 800,000 copies of Marvel early readers! • Each of the three levels in the Marvel titles takes a targeted approach in helping children learn to read. • With an all-star cast, the Black Panther film is gearing up to be a huge box office success! • Black Panther has become extremely popular, with a starring role in the recent Marvel movie, Civil War. • Black Panther will set the stage for books with diverse protagonists set in the Marvel Universe. ISBN 13: 9781368008532, 32pp p/b, £3.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Fiction - KS2-3
BLACK PANTHER: THE YOUNG PRINCE Smith, Ronald L.
Black Panther. Ruler of Wakanda. Avenger. This is his destiny. But right now, he’s simply T’Challa - the young prince. Life is comfortable for twelve-year-old T’Challa in his home of Wakanda, an isolated, technologically advanced African nation. When he’s not learning how to rule a kingdom from his father - the reigning Black Panther or testing out the latest tech, he’s off breaking rules with his best friend, M’Baku. But as conflict brews near Wakanda, T’Challa’s father makes a startling announcement: he’s sending T’Challa and M’Baku to school in America. KEY SELLING POINTS • Black Panther first appeared in the MCU in Captain America: Civil War and was easily one of the breakout stars! • The Black Panther movie is set to release in 2018! • Since Black Panther’s first appearance in 1966, he’s made a giant impact, even becoming the leader of the Avengers. • Black Panther will set the stage for books with diverse protagonists set in the Marvel Universe. • In 2016, Marvel sold over 300K copies of Ta Nehisi Coates’s Black Panther comic: A Nation Under Our Feet. ISBN 13: 9781484787649, 256pp h/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Fiction - KS2-3
MARVEL MONSTERS UNLEASHED: THE BRUTE THAT WALKS Behling, Steve & Marvel Press Artist
11-year-old Simon Avery loves three things, in this order: Horror movies, science and horror movies. Just to be clear, he likes horror movies. Simon’s staying with his grandmother in the outskirts of London, England, while his scientist dad is away on assignment. While exploring the attic, Simon comes across a trunk filled with some of his dad’s old experiments. It isn’t long before would-be monster maker Simon messes with the chemicals and accidentally transforms himself into an enormous, creepy creature! Can Simon find a way to return himself to normal, before the townspeople destroy him? KEY SELLING POINTS • Bestselling author of Goosebumps, R.L. Stine loves this series! • Perfectly timed to coincide with Halloween, D23, and San Diego Comic Con. • A popular genre with bestselling series like Goosebumps which has inspired TV shows, and feature films! • Following the success of the initial Marvel Monsters Unleashed limited series. ISBN 13: 9781368010665, 176pp p/b, £5.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Young Adult Fiction - KS4-5
KIDS LIKE US Reyl, Hilary
Kids Like Us is the delightful, heartwarming story of Martin, a teenager on the autism spectrum, who falls for Gilberte-Alice, a ‘normal’ French girl. While spending summer in the French countryside with his mother, Martin mistakes Gilberte for a character in a novel he is obsessed with - Marcel Proust’s masterpiece In Search of Lost Time. He gradually realises she is not Gilberte, the fantasy girl, but a real person named Alice. Falling in love, in all its unpredictability, teaches Martin that he can in fact connect, can get out of his bubble.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Kids Like Us is the first YA book by US-based author Hilary Reyl, a Rosie Project for younger readers. • For fans of Holly Goldberg Sloan’s Counting by 7’s and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. • Kids Like Us weaves together a truly atypical love story.’ - Melissa De La Cruz, NYT bestselling author ISBN 13: 9781925498912, 256pp p/b, £6.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East
Young Adult Fiction - KS4-5
A LIST OF CAGES
Young Adult Fiction - KS4-5
THIS IS NOT A LOVE LETTER Purcell, Kim
One week. That’s all Jessie said. A one-week break to get some perspective before graduation, before she and her boyfriend, Chris, would have to make all the big, scary decisions about their future - decisions they had been fighting about for weeks. Then, Chris vanishes. The police think he’s run away, but Jessie doesn’t believe it. Chris is popular and good-looking, about to head off to college on a full-ride baseball scholarship. And he disappeared while going for a run along the river - the same place where some boys from the rival high school beat him up just three weeks ago... KEY SELLING POINTS • Jessie is a sympathetic narrator caught between jadedness and hope as she faces the politics of her small town. • The second person narrative voice is intimate and immediate, bringing the reader along for an emotional ride. • Raises questions about timely subjects like race, racism, and privilege in an accessible, thought-provoking way. • The narration keenly reveals the prejudiced undercurrents of the mill town setting, on both race and class. • Readers will fall in love with Jessie’s friends as they rally to support her, despite the devastating circumstances. ISBN 13: 9781484798348, 368pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Roe, Robin
When Adam Blake lands the best elective ever in his senior year, serving as an aide to the school psychologist, he thinks he’s got it made. Sure, it means a lot of sitting around, which isn’t easy for a guy with ADHD, but he can’t complain, since he gets to spend the period texting all his friends. Then the doctor asks him to track down the troubled freshman who keeps dodging her, and Adam discovers that the boy is Julian - the foster brother he hasn’t seen in five years... KEY SELLING POINTS • Readers will love big-hearted, goofy Adam and dreamy Julian, who remains open and hopeful despite what he’s suffered. • A searing but ultimately uplifting story about the power of friendship. • Some of the novel’s themes and events are based on true occurences that happened to children who the author knows. • Creates awareness of child abuse! • Contemporary YA has enjoyed a resurgence, thanks to authors such as John Green and Rainbow Rowell. ISBN 13: 9781484776407, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Young Adult Fiction - KS4-5
UNEARTHED
Kaufman, Amie & Spooner, Meagan
When Earth intercepts a message from a long-extinct alien race, it seems like the solution humanity has been waiting for. The Undying’s advanced technology has the potential to undo environmental damage and turn lives around, and their message leads to the planet Gaia, a treasure trove waiting to be explored. For Jules Addison and his fellow scholars, the discovery of an ancient alien culture offers unprecedented opportunity for study... as long as scavengers like Amelia Radcliffe don’t loot everything first. KEY SELLING POINTS • New York Times Bestselling author duo: Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner are stars! • Both authors have a large following of fans thanks to the success of the Starbound trilogy. • Amie Kaufman has also co-authored the New York Times best-selling Illuminae series. • Cross Creek Pictures, recently optioned Unearthed for movie production, with Doug Limon, director of Bourne Identity. • The fantastic, commercial premise couldn’t be more fascinating (and terrifying!). ISBN 13: 9781484758052, 336pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Young Adult Fiction - KS4-5
STARFALL A Starflight Novel Landers, Melissa
When Princess Cassia Rose fled her home world of Eturia to escape an arranged marriage, she had no idea her sudden departure would spark a war. Now after two years hiding as a ship hand, she is finally returning to her beloved home... but not in the way she imagined. Shackled by bounty hunters, she is violently dragged back to account for her crimes. Her only solace is that the Banshee crew managed to evade capture, including Kane Arric, her best friend... with occasional benefits.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Guardians of the Galaxy for a YA audience, perfect for readers who like their romance paired with action and adventure. • Readers will love the compelling, high-tension romance between Solara and Doran, alongside Cassia and Kane’s love story. • Melissa Landers’ 2014 debut, Alienated, its sequel, Invaded, and Starflight have sold nearly 100,000 copies worldwide. • Stories set in space are having a heyday of late! ISBN 13: 9781484787915, 368pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Young Adult Fiction - KS4-5
LOVE, HATE AND OTHER FILTERS Ahmed, Samira
17-year-old Maya Aziz is torn between worlds. There’s the proper one her parents expect for their good Indian daughter: a good school, an arranged marriage. And then there is the world of her dreams: going to film school, living in New York City, pursuing the boy she’s liked for ages. But unbeknownst to Maya, there is a danger looming beyond her control. When a terrorist attack occurs in another Midwestern city, the prime suspect happens to share her last name. In an instant, Maya’s community, consumed by fear and hatred, becomes unrecognisable, and her life changes forever. KEY SELLING POINTS • An incredibly timely young adult novel about islamophobia, hate, and its devastating effects on one teenage girl. • Young female Muslim protagonists are still very rare in contemporary YA fiction - this helps fill a gap. • Educational as well as compelling - the novel encourages young people to think about the nature of difference. • Heartbreaking yet with moments of humour that give a striking realism to the protagonist. ISBN 13: 9781616958473, 288pp h/b, £16.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - January 2018
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Children’s Graphic Novel
GREGORY AND THE GARGOYLES #2
Photography
OUT: LGBTQ POLAND Nabardalik, Maciek
Filippi, Denis-Pierre & Camboni, Silvio
In the second volume of Gregory’s magical adventures in 17th century France, he must help the gargoyles and other fantastical beings defeat the dark sorcerers who threaten their world with destruction. Can he convince his cousin Edna, to help the good guys? KEY SELLING POINTS • D-P Filippi is the author of Muse, Marshals and John Lord. • Silvio Camboni is the award-winning artist of Gregory and the Gargoyles: Book 1. • Part of Humanoids’ brand new Humanoids Kids imprint for younger readers. • Perfect for fans of The Magical Twins. • High praise from various outlets; ‘What action in this last volume! It does not stop for a second...’ - Climaginaire ISBN 13: 9781594655814, 104pp h/b, £10.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Children’s Graphic Novel
AVENGERS SECRET WARS AVENGERS NO MORE Marvel Press
When the Avengers go missing, Black Panther forms the New Avengers to take their place and find out where they have disappeared to and why they disappeared. In addition to Ant-Man and the returning characters from Season Three like Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel, and Vision, the new season will feature the debuts of the Wasp and the Jane Foster version of Thor. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Avengers animated series is a huge success for Marvel Animation and Disney XD! • Using heroes from the Marvel Universe that are gaining momentum, not only in the comics but in the films as well. • Marvel Animation’s sales numbers average at approximately 22,000 copies each! • Two sheets of stickers included to keep a little Super Hero busy in the car and on the go! ISBN 13: 9781368000642, 24pp p/b, £3.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Architecture
HACKING THE CITY How Architecture and Art are Transforming the Public Space Jalal, Adib
Hacking The City presents a rigorous selection of projects that have transformed streets, parks and derelict areas of cities all over the world into extraordinary public spaces, searching people’s involvement through a wide variety of interactive proposals. Fully illustrated in colour, the book showcases installations, events and art works and offers a global and in-depth vision of the 21st century cities as meeting points full of creative possibilities. KEY SELLING POINTS • Offers a global and in-depth vision of 21st century cities as meeting points full of creative possibilities. • Explores a selection of projects which have transformed areas around the world changing them into extraordinary spaces. • Explains how urban interventions establish strong links between the social and spatial spheres of cities. ISBN 13: 9788417084004, 288pp h/b, £39.99 Published by FLAMANT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Scandinavia
Few in the Polish LGBTQ community could have foreseen how quickly this deeply conservative country would change since it joined the European Union. Back in 2004, gay rights marches were banned in Warsaw and homosexuality was a taboo subject. Since then, as the economy has grown, the LGBTQ community has become more widely accepted. Intimate and profoundly humane, Out is a testament to the great strides that can be made in the struggle for LGBTQ rights in a short space of time - a document that will be inspiring to other nations where the queer community does not enjoy the same freedoms. KEY SELLING POINTS • Previous books in the series were picked up for serialisation in major LGBTQ publications, like The Advocate. • Nabrdalk’s photographs have appeared in Smithsonian, L’Espresso, Stern, Newsweek, and the New York Times. • Beautiful, affordable package with full colour throughout. • This series raises awareness of LGBTQ rights across the world, which is a huge social issue. ISBN 13: 9781620973691, 160pp p/b, £18.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Photographic Techniques
ART WITH AN IPHONE A Photographer’s Guide to Creating Altered Realities (2nd Edition) Sloma, Kat
iPhone boasts a powerful and highly capable camera that is always at the ready, allowing you to document the people, places, and things that surround you. Kat Sloma teaches you how to harness natural light, both indoors and out, to create high-quality images and then she details some of the amazing, inexpensive, and powerful apps that can be used to finesse every aspect of the image from capture to output.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Kat Sloma’s iPhone work has received recognition in the US and on an international level. • Readers will learn how to use apps that mimic the controls offered on professional-level cameras. • Readers will discover apps that boost their camera’s resolution, improve stability, and more. • Art with an iPhone will teach you the same skills of professional photographers and graphic designers. ISBN 13: 9781682033081, 128pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Photographic Techniques
AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHY FOR EVERYBODY A Guide for Aviation Enthusiasts with Any Camera, In the Air, Airshows, and on the Ground Slattery, Chad
Chad Slattery, based in Los Angeles, specialises in aviation & aerospace photography - shooting, digital imaging, and post production for aviation and aerospace companies. His extensive experience photographing air-to-air and lighting of crafts has attracted many industry giants, such as, Boeing, Dassault, Embrarer, HondaJet, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Orbital Sciences. KEY SELLING POINTS • Chad Slattery specialises in aviation & aerospace photograph. • Slattery’s extensive experience photographing air-to-air and lighting of crafts has attracted industry giants. • 120 images of planes, jets, and aerospace crafts with explanations about the machines and how he photographed them. • Includes film stars, aerospace and aviation personalities, notable planes, jets, luxury and experimental crafts. ISBN 13: 9781682033128, 128pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Photographic Techniques
Film
SHOW CATS
BEYOND TERROR
Portraits and Stories Johnson, Larry
The Films of Lucio Fulci Thrower, Stephen
Larry Johnson is the world’s leading cat photographer and portraitist. His book Show Cats contains his exquisite photographs and wisdom about the nature of cats. He photographs at over thirty-five cat shows throughout the year in the US and throughout the world. Larry is a trained photographer with special talents to create these amazing cat portraits and has interesting narratives to share. He is a skilled photographer of animals. He is especially accomplished with cats and knows their qualities, their behaviour, their owners, and the cat show scene. KEY SELLING POINTS • Larry Johnson is the world’s leading cat photographer and portraitist. • Contains over 180 superlative images of show cats. • In every image, Larry captures each cat’s X factor - its personality and physical attributes. • Larry also describes his work, the challenges, the photography, the shows, and the cats. • A perfect book for all cat lovers! ISBN 13: 9781682033104, 128pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fashion & Style
BRAND ADDICTION: DESIGNING IDENTITY FOR FASHION STORES Designing Identity for Fashion Stores Wang, Shaoqiang
We use fashion as an outside expression of who we are on the inside. This is why, more than in any other field, branding is essential to the fashion industry. Good branding is storytelling - a consistent message, weaving meaning into every piece. Brand Addiction is a compilation of complete visual identity systems designed for fashion shops. From the door sign to the label, these projects take into account every detail of decoration, from labels, to the trademark’s colour. All these components contribute to a brand’s Identity and ignite consumers’ passion for purchasing. KEY SELLING POINTS • Brand Addiction features over 120 extraordinary projects that include fantastic ideas for branding and interior design. • Not only a great reference book for designers and store-owners, but also fashion and design enthusiasts. • Explores how brand identity is successfully created in order to inspire a customer’s passion for purchasing. ISBN 13: 9788417084035, 240pp h/b, £39.99 Published by FLAMANT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Scandinavia
Film
VOLUPTUOUS TERRORS 120 Horror & SF Film Posters from Italy Janus, G.H.
Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. Voluptuous Terrors collects 120 film posters by a wide range of acclaimed Italian artists, created for both indigenous and foreignlanguage film productions. Classic science fiction, pulp horror, and giallo movies all figure in full-colour, full-page reproductions showcasing some of the world’s most innovative and seductive poster design. KEY SELLING POINTS • First in a new deluxe classic film poster series, printed on high-gauge art paper. • 120 full-page reproductions in full colour! • A must-have for horror and SF film fans. • With designs by some of Italy’s greatest pulp artists, such as Alessandro Biffignandi, Mario Piovano, and Renato Casaro. • Encompasses art, design, cinema, horror, and erotica. ISBN 13: 9781840686906, 128pp p/b, £19.95 Published by DEICIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Italy’s Master of the Macabre Lucio Fulci is celebrated in this lavishly illustrated in-depth study of his extraordinary films. From horror masterpieces like The Beyond and Zombie Flesh-Eaters to erotic thrillers like One On Top of the Other and A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin; from his earliest days as director of manic Italian comedies to his notoriety as purveyor of extreme violence in the terrifying slasher epic The New York Ripper, his whole career is explored. KEY SELLING POINTS • Revised and Expanded edition of the best-selling book on Italy’s Godfather of Gore. • Beyond Terror has sold out three print runs, and continues to be one of FAB Pressmost frequent reprints. • Out of print for ten years, it’s back again in 2018, bigger and better than ever! • Italy’s Master of the Macabre Lucio Fulci is celebrated in this lavishly illustrated in-depth study of his films. ISBN 13: 9781903254905, 432pp h/b, £44.99 Published by FAB PRESS LIMITED Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Film
PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN Whale, Chase
A true chameleon of the stage and screen, Hoffman’s gift for empathy allowed him to go places most actors wouldn’t dare. Having struggled with drug abuse in his early twenties, Hoffman remained sober for more than two decades, establishing himself as an Oscar-winning character actor. His performances as tortured writer Truman Capote and insidious cult leader Lancaster Dodd in The Master rank among cinema’s finest. But giving so much to his work came at a price. He died, alone with a needle in his arm, on 2 February 2014. He was 46 years old. This richly illustrated biography celebrates his tragically curtailed life and fearless body of work, paying tribute to a man who knew the cost of greatness. KEY SELLING POINTS • Hoffman’s sudden death from a heroin overdose in 2014 ignited international media interest in the actor’s life and work. • An Oscar-winning actor, Hoffman was one of the most highly regarded of his generation. • A richly illustrated dossier which celebrates the life of Philip Seymour Hoffman - one of Hollywood’s greatest talents. • Includes the thoughts and memories of his co-workers and those that have been inspired by him. ISBN 13: 9780859655316, 192pp p/b, £20.00 Published by PLEXUS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Film
TOKYO CINEGRAPHIX ONE Horror & Exploitation: 100 Film Posters from Japan Kobayashi, Kagami Jigoku
Film poster art and design from Japan is renowned as being among the most striking and dynamic in the world, with kanji logograms adding an extra dimension of graphic integration for the Western eye. Tokyo Cinegraphix is a new high-quality book series which aims to represent some of the very best film posters created in Japan. Each volume includes 100 full-colour, full-page reproductions. Tokyo Cinegraphix One showcases a range of horror and exploitation film posters created in Japan, ranging from indigenous sex and horror hybrids to classic American horror films and controversial Italian cine-nightmares of cannibals and war atrocities. KEY SELLING POINTS • First in a new deluxe classic film poster series, printed on high-gauge art paper. • 100 full-page reproductions in full colour! • A must-have for horror and exploitation movie fans. • Many rare and previously unpublished poster designs. • Encompasses art, design, cinema, horror, and Japanese culture. ISBN 13: 9781840683400, 104pp p/b, £14.95 Published by SHINBAKU Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Biography & Memoir
ESCAPE ARTIST A Memoir of a Visionary Artist on Death Row Noguera, William A. & Pavlo, Walter A.
Escape Artist is William Noguera’s candid and inspiring story of tragedy, human perseverance, and redemption through the fine arts. After a childhood of abuse, William Noguera thought he had finally found the person with whom he’d start a family and move on from the pains of his past. But instead of that path, he ended up on Death Row at San Quentin State Prison, where he has lived for the last thirty years. In that time, he has also become an award-winning artist and father to his unique form of expression in neo-cubist hyper-realism and neo-constructivist wall sculpture. KEY SELLING POINTS • Author’s artwork features throughout the book. • Academic potential for those studying criminal justice and/or literary non-fiction. • Noguera and his art have been featured in major newspapers. • Fascinating detail about high-end car theft, living on death row and martial arts. ISBN 13: 9781609807979, 400pp h/b, £22.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Biography & Memoir
I’M SUPPOSED TO PROTECT YOU FROM ALL THIS Spiegelman, Nadja
More than Nadja Spiegelman’s father, Maus creator Art Spiegelman, and more than most mothers, hers - Frenchborn New Yorker art director Francoise Mouly - exerted a force over reality that was both dazzling and daunting. As Nadja’s body changed and ‘began to whisper to the adults around me in a language I did not understand’, their relationship grew tense. Nadja emerged with a deeper understanding of how each generation reshapes the past and how sometimes those who love us best hurt us most. Readers will recognise themselves and their families in this heartbreaking memoir. KEY SELLING POINTS • A major new memoir from the daughter of Art Spiegelman, the creator of Maus (Pantheon, 1991). • Has already drawn praise from Sheila Heti, Siri Hustvedt and Elif Batuman. • Continues Text’s recent selection of standout memoirs which includes TaNehisi Coates’ Between The World And Me (2015). • Will undoubtedly feature on many publications’ end-of-year lists. • Publicity campaign managed by FMcM Associates. ISBN 13: 9781911231110, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East
True Crime
DEAD RECKONING How I Came to Meet the Man Who Murdered My Father Cragg, Carys
When Carys Cragg was eleven, her father was brutally murdered during a home invasion. Twenty years later, she decides to contact his murderer in prison, and by doing so comes across startling new information about the crime. In this powerful and emotional memoir, she learns of his horrific childhood, and the reasons he lied about the murder; in turn, he learns about the man he killed. She mines the letters they exchange for clues about the past, revealing her need for the truth and the murderer’s reluctance to tell. KEY SELLING POINTS • Combining personal memoir with true crime, providing a fascinating look into one woman’s journey to discover the truth. • The story is not about forgiveness, depicting Carys’ true feelings of self-doubt and anger within the narrative. • Twenty years after the crime, there’s still questions about the circumstances of the murder, which keep it newsworthy. • In Cary’s words, she ‘wanted to give voice to a story’, ‘outside the typical narrative’ that the ‘media focus on.’ • Perfect for those interested in true crime from the victim’s perspective, and memoirs by strong women. ISBN 13: 9781551526973, 272pp p/b, £16.99 Published by ARSENAL PULP PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Literary Studies
BETWEEN THE BULLET AND THE LIE Essays on Orwell Williams, Kristian
Old debates about democracy vs. socialism vs. fascism are back. Missing from today’s versions are the voices of moral clarity, those that challenge us to be our best selves in difficult times. Kristian Williams has mined the intellect of a man who, sixty-seven years after his death, still has much to offer readers. The result is not a study of sacred decrees from Orwell, but an application of his thought to political and literary questions that trouble us today.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Orwell remains an important literary figure in and beyond the left. • Williams’s analysis is defined by a clear appreciation of Orwell’s work, but from a more contemporary perspective. • Orwell and Williams offer a clarity and straightforwardness that cuts through the media muck of our current era. ISBN 13: 9781849352901, 224pp p/b, £15.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Literary Studies
TRUE STORIES Complete Short Non-Fiction Garner, Helen
Helen Garner visits the morgue, and goes cruising on a Russian ship. She sees women giving birth, and gets the sack for teaching her students about sex. She attends a school dance and a gun show. She writes about dreaming, about turning fifty, and the storm caused by The First Stone. Her story on the murder of the two-year-old Daniel Valerio wins her a Walkley Award. Garner looks at the world with a shrewd and sympathetic eye. Her non-fiction is always passionate and compelling. True Stories is an extraordinary book, spanning fifty years of work, by one of Australia’s great writers. KEY SELLING POINTS • True Stories is presented in an elegant hardback edition, complementing her collected short fiction, Stories. • A must-have for long-time Garner fans and the perfect gift for the many readers who continue to discover her work. • Everywhere I Look was a huge critical and commercial success, bolstering Garner’s international reputation. ISBN 13: 9781925498875, 800pp h/b, £25.00 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East
Literary Studies
WRITING LIFE, A Helen Garner and Her Work Brennan, Bernadette
Helen Garner is one of Australia’s most important and admired living writers. That admiration is inspired by a sense that she is honest, authentic and fearless in the pursuit of her craft. But Garner also courts controversy, not least because she refuses to be constrained by the rules of literary form. She appears to write so much of herself into her nonfiction, and many of her own experiences inform her fiction. Garner’s life and writing inform and shape each other to such a degree that it is not possible to understand one without the other.
KEY SELLING POINTS • First full-length study of Garner’s 40 year writing career. • Helen Garner is one of Australia’s most important living writers and is rapidly consolidating her standing reputation. • Brennan seeks to answer the question: Who is the ‘I’ in Helen Garner’s work? ISBN 13: 9781925498035, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East
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History
Sociology & Anthropology
DRUG WAR
UPSTATE GIRLS
The Secret History Walsh, Peter
An Intimate Portrait of Troy, New York Kenneally, Brenda Ann
A landmark modern history of United Kingdom’s War on Drugs. Drug War is the gripping story of the men who drugged Britain, and of the elite agents who tried to stop them. It tells how the secretive Investigation Division of HM Customs fought a 50-year battle to stem the tide of cannabis, cocaine and heroin arriving by land, air and sea, and of the smuggling gangs, both organised and chaotic, who turned an amateur pastime into a multi-billion-pound trade. The product of more than 100 unique interviews, many with insiders who have never spoken publicly, is a ground-breaking account of one of the most fascinating subjects of our times. KEY SELLING POINTS • A landmark modern history of United Kingdom’s War on Drugs. • National newspaper serialisation guaranteed. • TV tie-in documentary series in discussion. • Reviews in all major outlets. ISBN 13: 9781908479914, 324pp h/b, £25.00 Published by MILO BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Religion/Theology
FACE BEHIND THE VEIL, THE The Extraordinary Lives of Muslim Women in America Gehrke-White, Donna
For years, the image of the Muslim woman in America has been as mysterious as the face behind the veil. Is she subservient to a male-dominated culture and religion? Does she grocery shop, do her nails, go to the gym? In this moving book, journalist Donna Gehrke-White provides a rare, revealing look into the hearts, minds, and everyday lives of Muslim women in America. Here, in their own words, are the many different voices of doctors, soccer moms, rebels, reformers, former political prisoners, survivors, and activists - women of faith, courage, hope, and change - all Muslims, all Americans. KEY SELLING POINTS • The first book by a Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist to explore what it’s like for Muslim women to live in America. • Other books have focused on Muslim women living in the Middle East or the experience of just one woman in the US. • A fascinating and varied group of women - 50 diverse and compelling profiles of women of all ages from across the US. • Muslim women in the West face Islamophobic abuse; works like this help tell the truth about them. ISBN 13: 9780806538785, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
In the tradition of Dorothea Lange and Robert Frank, an eye-opening portrait of the rise and fall of the American working class, and a shockingly intimate visual history of Troy, New York that arcs over five hundred years - from Henry Hudson to the industrial revolution to a group of contemporary young women as they grow, survive, and love.
KEY SELLING POINTS • History that arcs over five hundred years - from the industrial revolution to a group of contemporary young women. • A timely and essential look at the working poor: the history of class in America. • Brenda’s work has been featured in Time, New York Times Magazine and Slate, and has won numerous awards. • Foreword from Adrian Nicole LeBlanc. ISBN 13: 9781942872832, 320pp p/b, £33.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Sociology & Anthropology
UNSETTLERS, THE In Search of the Good Life in Today’s America Sundeen, Mark
A classically trained opera singer and her husband, a former marine biologist, set out by train for a homestead they’ve purchased in rural Missouri. Meanwhile, a horticulturist and her husband have turned to urban farming to revitalise the blighted city they both love. And in Montana, a couple of longtime organic farmers navigate what it means to live and raise a family ethically. A work of immersive journalism steeped in a distinctively American social history and sparked by a personal quest, The Unsettlers traces the search for the simple life through the stories of these new pioneers. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fascinating and subversive book that asks universal questions on how we live, work and eat. • Because the topics in the book are so relatable to all, the readership potential of this book is huge. • It’s incredibly timely - set against social issues such as climate change, income inequality and technology. • Mark Sundeen is a rising star in the world of alternative journalism and a hit with indie booksellers in America. • His journalism has appeared in The New York Times, National Geographic, and Outside. ISBN 13: 9780735216082, 336pp p/b, £13.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Religion/Theology
WICCA FOR LIFE The Way of the Craft - From Birth to Summerland Buckland, Raymond
Wicca for Life presents a comprehensive guide to Wicca for both established followers and newcomers to the Craft, designed to carry the modern Witch through every season and aspect of life. From Wicca’s ancient beginnings to its current practice worldwide, Wicca for Life encompasses the rites, rituals, and customs every practitioner needs to know. Written by Raymond Buckland, the leading U.S. authority on Wicca, this essential resource has been exhaustively researched and organized to provide guidance for Witches at all levels of skill and experience. KEY SELLING POINTS • A reissue of one of the most popular book on Wiccan magick, with a beautiful, all-new package. • Both this title and another by author Raymond Buckland are among the top twelve bestselling books on Wicca. • Wicca remains popular, with The Craft movie remaining a strong cult favourite. • Comic book superstar Greg Rucka recently released a popular comics series, Black Magick, about Wicca. • Raymond Buckland is known as the ‘Father of American Wicca.’ ISBN 13: 9780806538648, 352pp p/b, £16.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Sociology & Anthropology
CAUSE And How it Doesn’t Always Equal Effect Smithsimon, Gregory
Cause uses sociology’s tools to explain how, as humans in general, we are bad at determining cause and effect, particularly when we’re trying to understand social problems like poverty, discrimination, or how to respond to climate change and terrorism. Divided into three sections, the book examines how and why humans tell stories; the unseen influences that we overlook when telling these stories; and how a smarter story could greatly enhance how we understand ourselves and each other. Cause offers nothing short of a new way of looking at our world. KEY SELLING POINTS • Cause shows us how the question Why? often leads us astray when trying to understand our world. • Perfect for fans of popular writers like Cass Sunstein, Richard Thaler, Michael Lewis and Daniel Kahneman. • Smithsimon’s work is very much in the spirit of important young sociologists like Matthew Desmond, and Alice Goffman. • Smithsimon offers new and personal approaches to understanding some of the most crucial issues of our time. ISBN 13: 9781612196763, 336pp h/b, £25.00 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Politics
WORLD IN DISARRAY, A American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order Haass, Richard
A World in Disarray examines the current world, how we got here, what will happen next, and what it will mean for us all. Great powers are losing sway to other entities and forces, and the past twenty-five years have seen a surprising unravelling of order. Haass argues the world needs an updated operating system - call it world order 2.0 - that takes into account new forces, challenges, and non-state actors. A World in Disarray is a lucid and incisive analysis of our shifting landscape. KEY SELLING POINTS • Richard Haass is one of America’s leading foreign policy intellectuals. • HBO/Vice Media is producing a 90-minute documentary based on the book, which will feature appearances by the author. • Increased populist and anti-globalist movements reveal radical changes to the global landscape. • For readers of Playing to the Edge by General Hayden and Henry Kissinger’s World Order. ISBN 13: 9780399562389, 352pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Politics
BORDERED LIVES How Europe Fails Refugees and Migrants Pai, Hsiao-Hung
Border Lives is award-winning journalist Hsiao-Hung Pai’s landmark book in the reporting of Europe’s migrant crisis - and a cry from the heart about an asylum system that is simply not fit for purpose. Whilst the headlines about Europe’s migration crisis have now subsided, they continue to influence the political agenda all over the continent. Pai travels to meet migrants and asylumseekers who have just been washed up on the shores of Lampedusa or Sicily and have been absorbed into dismal reception camps. KEY SELLING POINTS • From the Orwell Prize-shortlisted author of Chinese Whispers: The True Story Behind Britain’s Hidden Army of Labour. • Pai also won the Bread and Roses Award in 2013 for Scattered Sand: The Story of China’s Rural Migrants. • Goes behind the headlines to tell the true, heart-rending stories of migrants and asylum-seekers, many of them children. ISBN 13: 9781780264387, 240pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Economics
HYPERCAPITALISM The Modern Economy, Its Values and How to Change Them Gonick, Larry and Kasser, Tim
Bestselling ‘overeducated cartoonist’ Larry Gonick has delighted readers for years with sharp, digestible, and funny accounts of everything from the history of the universe to the intricacies of calculus. Now Gonick teams up with psychologist and scholar Tim Kasser to create an accessible and pointed cartoon guide to how global, privatising, market-worshiping hypercapitalism threatens human well-being, social justice, and the planet. But Gonick and Kasser don’t stop at an analysis of how the economic system got out of whack - they also point the way to a healthier future. KEY SELLING POINTS • Larry Gonick is a serial New York Times bestselling author with a committed fan base. • Inequality is front-page news every day - it’s a hot topic. • Brings capitalist critique to a new audience. • Kasser has spent 20 years studying and publishing research on consumerism, capitalism, well-being, and the environment. ISBN 13: 9781620972823, 224pp p/b, £17.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Reference
EASYWAY GUIDE TO CONSUMER LAW Marsh, David
Consumer rights continually evolve and change and this book lays out all of the recent changes in a clear and concise way. Areas such as legislation covering the use of credit cards, and credit generally, plus distance selling regulations, all areas that have been affected by the introduction of European legislation, are covered in depth along with the main body of consumer law. A Guide to Consumer Law is a clear, concise and illuminating book which all categories of reader will find invaluable.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive, fully up-to-date guide on consumer law. • David Marsh is a consumer law specialist. He has had many years’ experience of consumer law. ISBN 13: 9781847167590, 144pp p/b, £8.99 Published by EASYWAY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Reference
EASYWAY GUIDE TO EMPLOYMENT LAW, THE Rowell, Oliver
This latest book in the Straightforward Guides Series Guide to Employment Law is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law relating to employment rights with changes in the law up to 2017 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student. KEY SELLING POINTS • A clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law relating to employment rights. • Updated to cover changes to the law for 2018. • Karen Lee is a solicitor specialising in employment law. ISBN 13: 9781847167613, 144pp p/b, £8.99 Published by EASYWAY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Reference
EASYWAY GUIDE TO LAW AND THE FAMILY, THE Leigh, Karen
The Easyway Guide to Law and the Family is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2017 covered in depth. The book is intended for the lay person but can also be utilised by the professional or the student. Subjects covered include decrees relating to marriage, the Civil Partnerships Act, Rights of Occupation, financial provision for children. KEY SELLING POINTS • Family Law has grown ever more complex with many areas of family life changing. • Karen Leigh specialises in employment and family law. • Up to date with changes to the law up to 2018. ISBN 13: 9781847167606, 144pp p/b, £8.99 Published by EASYWAY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Reference
BOOKKEEPING AND ACCOUNTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS Welwyn, Paul
This new edition of A Straightforward Guide to Bookkeeping and Accounts for Small Business has been rewritten extensively and updates essential information and including relevant changes to accounting law and bookkeeping conventions. The book is a practical and informative guide for those who operate small business, either as sole traders or limited companies. With the aid of this invaluable guide, those in business should find the often daunting process of bookkeeping and preparation of accounts made that much easier. No prior knowledge is assumed. KEY SELLING POINTS • An essential guide to all aspects of basic bookkeeping. • Paul Welwyn is a Chartered accountant and lecturer at the London School of Economics. • This edition is fully updated, to include relevant changes to accounting law and bookkeeping conventions. ISBN 13: 9781847167620, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Popular Science
SPINNING MAGNET, THE The Force That Created the Modern World - and Could Destroy It Mitchell, Alanna
A cataclysmic planetary phenomenon is gathering force deep within the Earth. The magnetic North Pole will eventually trade places with the South Pole. Satellite evidence suggests to some scientists that the move has already begun, but most still think it won’t happen for many decades. All agree that it has happened many times before and will happen again. But this time it will be different. It will be a very bad day for modern civilisation.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible popular science with a fascinating, incredible twist. • Technology is now so omnipresent that any threat to it is of the utmost interest and concern. • First book from award-winning journalist Alanna Mitchell. ISBN 13: 9781101985168, 304pp h/b, £17.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Popular Science
OTHER LEFT SIDE, THE Left and Right in Evolution and Other Essays Goldschmidt, Tijs
A book of wonderfully original essays that shatters our expectations of what a scientific essay is and then rebuilds it in intensely personal, artful and wry ways. Tijs Goldschmidt has won the top awards in Holland and is well known internationally within the field of science writing. Now for the first time available in English, his essays crackle with insight and joy at the discoveries to be made in the world in which we live. The Other Left Side turns the deep currents of contemporary evolutionary biology into something to be savoured and enjoyed by all. KEY SELLING POINTS • A book of artful, engaging and philosophical science essays. • Tijs Goldschmidt is an award-winning writer with a background in evolutionary biology. • He gave a widely viewed TED talk in 2013. • The book has crossover appeal; it will appeal not only to readers of science but to general readers. ISBN 13: 9781609806668, 272pp h/b, £20.00 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Fitness and Diet
TABATA WORKOUT HANDBOOK, VOLUME 2 Volkmar, Michael
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is now widely acknowledged to be the single most advantageous form of exercise for any number of fitness goals. Tabata Workout Handbook, Vol. 2 continues to optimise this training method for more effective weight loss, increased cardiovascular health, and improved athletic ability, with all-new workouts and training regimens. Featuring new body-weight exercises for greater strength-building effectiveness, these HIIT workouts can be done anywhere and anytime-absolutely no gym equipment required! KEY SELLING POINTS • With no equipment investment, Tabata represents one of the most affordable, effective workout regimens on the market. • Customised and customisable workouts perfect for anyone from beginners to experts. • Comprehensive online support via social media, such as exclusive exercise videos and nutritional tips. • Designed to help athletes maximise their results in the most effective, efficient way possible. • Allows the reader to push their body to its limit while avoiding stress-based injury and unwanted setbacks. ISBN 13: 9781578267224, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fitness and Diet
TRIATHLETE’S TRAINING HANDBOOK Schneider, Terri
Combining running, swimming and biking-specific exercises with complementary endurance and strength training, The Triathlete’s Training Handbook approach emphasises targeted fitness milestones alongside proper recovery and periodisation. These workouts provide easy-to-follow programs divided weekly and by level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). KEY SELLING POINTS • Combines proven techniques for strength and endurance, allowing maximum results without injury. • Customised and customisable workouts perfect for anyone from beginners to experts. • Easy-to-follow and enjoyable workout plans. ISBN 13: 9781578267248, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fitness and Diet
ADAPT PROGRAM, THE How to Adapt into a Fat Burning Machine Westman, Eric
The Adapt Program is a step-by-step guide to turning the body into a fat-burning machine. It gives readers a basic understanding of how the body works and lays out acceptable foods lists, dietary guidelines and even delicious recipes to help people on their path to weight loss. The key to forcing the body to burn fat has been in our possession for some time; with this book, Dr Eric Westman, one of the foremost experts in the field, distils over a century’s worth of knowledge and experiences into one highly effective and easy-to-follow system. KEY SELLING POINTS • Falling under the umbrella of the Ketogenic Diet, The Adapt Program is a results-driven diet for fat loss. • Dr Eric Westman is a renowned physician at Duke Uni and is a pioneer within the low-carb, high-fat nutrition landscape. • Carefully designed to assist the reader to effortlessly transition to the new diet, and to track progress and goals. • Westman is a thought leader in the LCHF diet world. His work has been cited in medical journals and celebrity blogs. ISBN 13: 9781628600032, 320pp p/b, £24.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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Fitness and Diet
EASY DAIRY-FREE KETO Emmerich, Maria
Maria has gone out of her way to create an entire book of keto recipes that will appeal to everyone, whether they consume dairy or not. Easy DairyFree Keto strives to be the book that reaches the entire keto audience and becomes a staple in the keto kitchen. KEY SELLING POINTS • Finally the high-fat, low-carb keto diet is available to those with dairy intolerances and allergies • Maria is already an internationally best-selling author; Easy Dairy-Free Keto widens her appeal even further. • Recipes included range from h’ordeuvres to desserts, so there’s no need to miss out on any course. ISBN 13: 9781628602661, TBCpp p/b, £29.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Fitness and Diet
THE 21-DAY SUGAR DETOX DAILY GUIDE Sanfilippo, Diane
Dive into the detox with confidence, knowing that you’ll be guided every step of the way! The 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide takes you day-by-day through Diane Sanfilippo’s popular 21-Day Sugar Detox (21DSD) program. This engaging and colourful book was created to give you new insights on how to succeed based on feedback that Diane has received over seven years of running the program. You’ll learn what to expect each day of the detox, from how your body might be responding to how you might be feelingmentally. KEY SELLING POINTS • You’ll be guided every step of the way so will know exactly what to expect. • Includes mouthwatering recipes and meal prep tips and tricks to make your life easier, and more delicious. • Diane has already helped so many people bust sugar and carb cravings - her methods are tried and tested. ISBN 13: 9781628602708, 336pp p/b, £24.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Sex Guides
OPEN LOVE The Complete Guide to Open Relationships, Polyamory, and More Neustadter, Axel
In his new book Open Love, Axel Neustadter addresses the promise and the problems in gay non monogamy. He takes an in-depth look at how love can be sustained and nurtured outside the monogamy mould. Along the way he answers questions such as: how to open up a relationship without jealousy and how to avoid the trap of expecting too much from the freedoms this kind of love can bring. An essential guide for the post-monogamy generation. KEY SELLING POINTS • Many people are choosing to embrace polyamory and open relationships and the subject is now more public. • All aspects of the topic are covered in a competent, informative and humorous way. • Amply illustrated with numerous photographs. • By the author of the bestselling Gayma Sutra (Bruno Gmunder) • Part of Bruno Gmunder’s popular series of gay sex guides, many of which are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9783959852838, 176pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BRUNO GMUNDER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Far East
Food & Drink
CHOCOLATOLOGY Chocolate’s Fantastical Lore, Bittersweet History, & Delicious (Vegan) Recipes York, Angel; Wick, Darrin & Calloway, Cat
Chocolatology takes you through the precolonial and sometimes bloody colonial history of cacao, and takes a close look at the chocolate industry and its history, and introduces readers to a variety of trade initiatives and suppliers that are working to improve the lives of cocoa growers and their employers. Unlike many books about chocolate, this one offers a balanced, evidence-based overview of cacao’s health and nutritional value. Best yet, the book is packed with delicious and healthy vegan recipes that put chocolate beans to their best uses. KEY SELLING POINTS • In the U.S. alone, estimated annual chocolate sales from 2003 to 2017 are about 20 billion dollars per year. • The food industry has been a thriving and profitable market in recent years. • This book will delight all chocoholics, food lovers, vegans, and history buffs. ISBN 13: 9781621062899, 192pp h/b, £14.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES - Aug -Dec 2017 Fiction
AVAILABLE NOW
REFUGE
Biography
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: 9780735219380, 336pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available Now
INSIDE A THUG’S HEART
Shakur, Tupac & Ardis, Angela (ed)
After legendary rapper and actor Tupac Shakur was incarcerated in New York City’s Rikers Island prison in 1995, Angela Ardis, acting on a bet with her friends, sent him a letter, photo, and phone number... and soon found herself answering a phone call from Tupac himself. Their near-daily contact grew and now, in letters and original poems - some available nowhere else - here is Tupac as never before. Playful, sensual, and serious, he gives insightful observations on music, prison, and life’s uncertainties - and his dreams for a future that would soon be tragically cut short. KEY SELLING POINTS • June 2017 publication coincides with the release of biographical drama All Eyez on Me. • Tupac is considered one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. • Offering a rare and intimate glimpse into Tupac’s life, making this book an invaluable resource and collector’s item. ISBN 13: 9781496718679, 256pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available Now
Crafts
CREEPY KRAMPUS COLORING BOOK
Children’s Gift Books
COLOUR ME GOOD LONDON, 2ND EDITION
Beauchamp, Monte
A diverse collection of rare, century-old artwork. Thanks to appearances on A Krampus Carol, The Supernatural, Grimm, and NCIS, Europe’s hairy, horned folklore figure is becoming an American pop culture phenomenon. KEY SELLING POINTS • Krampus is gaining in popularity year after year. • Colouring books are continuing to reach new heights of popularity. • Krampus combines popular culture and folklore. ISBN 13: 9780867198621, 40pp p/b, £13.50 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East July 2017
Elliot, Mel S.
This cool contemporary colouring-book includes the Capital’s famous landmarks - including Boris Johnson and fish & chips! Addictive, absorbing and a really good present. KEY SELLING POINTS • Fun, different London souvenir. • Suitable for practicing drawing as well as straightforward colouring in. • Brand new, updated edition. • From the author of the best-selling Colour Me Good series, with her trademark tongue-in-cheek humour. • Mel’s work is regularly featured in the media and all her titles have received great media exposure. ISBN 13: 9780995573529, 24pp p/b, £8.50 Published by I LOVE MEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now
History
HISTORY OF A DISAPPEARANCE The Story of a Forgotten Polish Town Springer, Filip & Bye, Sean
Photography
Lying at the crucible of Central Europe, the Silesian village of Kupferberg suffered the violence of the Thirty Years War, the Napoleonic Wars, and World War I. After Stalin’s post-World War II redrawing of Poland’s borders, Kupferberg became Miedzianka, a town settled by displaced people from all over Poland. Decades of neglect and environmental degradation led to the town being declared uninhabitable, and the population was evacuated. Today, it exists only in ruins, with barely a hundred people living on the unstable ground above its collapsing mines. KEY SELLING POINTS • Winner of Asymptote’s Close Approximations Translation Contest and shortlisted for the Ryszard Kapuscinski Prize. • A gripping resurrection of a town forgotten - or hidden - since the end of the 20th century. • A convincing example of how truth can be even more enthralling than fiction. • The history is strikingly illuminated by personal testimonies infused with fear, prejudice, evasiveness and denial. ISBN 13: 9781632061157, 320pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe Available Now
ICELAND
Crespo, Ulrike
With her Iceland series, Ulrike Crespo takes on an extraordinary landscape, which has inspired countless travel and art photographers since the 19th century. And yet she succeeds in producing images that depict the breath-taking wealth of colours and forms of this wild island in a completely new way, often in nearly abstract details: turquoiseblue icebergs, black volcanic sand, white foaming waterfalls, mossy green boulders, and sulphur yellow gravel deserts.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Shows new (even to Icelanders) parts of the most beautiful aspects of Iceland. • Reveals unusual correlations thus changing our perspective on the usually cliched photos in the many books on Iceland. • Tourism in Iceland has tripled over the past decade so this book is certain to have wide appeal. ISBN 13: 9783868287776, 240pp h/b, £40.00 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle East & Far East Available Now
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Arts Children’s Graphic Novel - KS2-3
TURN THE PAGE The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
This beautifully printed catalogue commemorates the Turn the Page: The First Ten Years of Hi-Fructose museum exhibition organised by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. The book features the 51 artists from the exhibition including Brian McCarty, Camille Rose Garcia, Kazuki Takamatsu, Kehinde Wiley, Marion Peck, Mark Ryden, MARS-1, Olek, Ron English, Scott Musgrove, Shepard Fairey, Tara McPherson, Tim Biskup, Todd Schorr, and Travis Louie. KEY SELLING POINTS • Prefaced by the show’s curators and Hi-Fructose co-founders Annie Owens and Attaboy. • With excerpts and quotes from artists’ and Hi-Fructose articles. • A high quality, beautifully designed book celebrating the popular magazine. ISBN 13: 9781614040132, 120pp h/b, £35.00 Published by BABY TATTOO Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East August 2017
Social Issues
NEW BEGINNINGS AND OTHER WRITINGS ON BEING IN CARE Coram Voice
The 30 entries by children and young people ranging in age from 9 to 24 years old reflect on a range of feelings about leaving the familiarity of family and home, starting afresh, dealing with changes, being ‘lost and found’, feeling loved, and what being in care has meant for them. The life experiences of these children and young people can be hard for them to recall, make sense of and express and for many writing is an effective and therapeutic way of expressing challenging emotions and experiences. KEY SELLING POINTS • The foreword has been written by Peter Capaldi, actor and star of Doctor Who! • All of the contributors are aged under 25 and have lived, or are still living, in care. • New Beginnings is a testament to the creativity and remarkable talent of its contributors who have lived in care. • The entries have received recognition and praise from writers including Jenny Molloy and Keren David. • Living in care is a subject rarely explored in literature, yet experienced by over 60,000 kids in the UK every year. ISBN 13: 9781910039625, 64pp p/b, £7.95 Published by CoramBAAF Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now
Biography
AN ACCIDENTAL LIFE Drayton, Harold
An Accidental Life is a portrait of a man who played a significant role in the history of education and health in the Caribbean. Harold Drayton’s passionate and meticulous memoir offers, first, a precious account of colonial British Guiana. He maps the impacton him of his home, into which his birth was an accident, the influence of his working-class autodidact stepfather, of his schools, and of war and politics in the 1940s. KEY SELLING POINTS • A portrait of a man who played a significant role in the history of education and health in the Caribbean. • Perfect for those interested in Caribbean history and politics. • High praise from well-established university professors. ISBN 13: 9781910553459, 912pp p/b, £18.99 Published by HANSIB PUBLICATIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now
GREGORY AND THE GARGOYLES #1
Filippi, Denis-Pierre; Etienne, J. & Camboni, Silvio
Young Gregory grows unhappy and restless when his father moves the entire family into an old family home in a new neighborhood. While awake in his bed, a glimmer from the floor attracts Gregory’s attention. He discovers a medallion on which there is a drawing of the great church that sits opposite his new residence. Bullied for being new, and ignored at home, Gregory decides to explores the church and the giant stone statue that rests atop of it. During his visit, the medallion begins to shine intensely and, with a flash, Gregory is hurled back to the 17th century, where gargoyles, sorcerers and magical beings live in harmony and magic. KEY SELLING POINTS • D-P Filippi is the author of Muse, Marshals and John Lord. • J. Etienne was the artist of Brussli: Way of the Dragon Boy. • The first book in Humanoids’ brand new Humanoids Kids imprint! • High praise from various outlets; ‘A beautiful series that would be a shame to miss...’ - graphivore.be ISBN 13: 9781594657986, 96pp h/b, £10.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East August 2017
Graphic Novel
THE METABARONS: VOLUME 3: STEELHEAD & DONA VICENTA
Jodorowsky, Alejandro & Gimenez, Juan
A must-read cult spin-off of The Incal, by Moebius and Jodorowsky, centring around the fascinating lineage of the ultimate warrior. This collection introduces the Metabaron’s bloodline and reveals the origins of their deep-seated principles. Find out 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 a mortal combat. Follow each successive generation as it struggles to overcome the forces amassed against it in a galaxy corrupted by greed, power, and terror. A true classic in the pantheon of graphic storytelling and Science Fiction as a whole. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Metabarons saga has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. • Volume 3 of 4 volumes in the series that makes up the complete Metabarons saga. • Featured in the acclaimed documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, one of Entertainment Weekly’s top ten films of 2014. • Like The Incal, The Metabarons is also set in the same space opera fictional universe known as the Jodoverse. • Juan Gimenez is the creator of the bestselling The Fourth Power and Leo Roa. ISBN 13: 9781594658808, 132pp p/b, £11.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now
SEPTEMBER 2017 Poetry
LOVE POEMS FOR CERES Turgeon, Alex
Love Poems for Ceres is the first collection of poetry by artist Alex Turgeon. The book is a compilation of works over the past three years touching on themes of gender and sexuality in relation to fantastical positions of witchcraft, interplanetary space, cowboy and creation mythologies. This collection of poetry explores a metaphor described in the celestial body of Ceres, the largest object in our solar system’s asteroid belt which divides the system between inner and outer planets, as a self-portrait existing on the border of an inclusive community and that of an exterior nebulous expanse. KEY SELLING POINTS • The poems in this collection have been presented in part or in full at various art galleries across Europe. • Love Poems for Ceres will be launched this September at Art Metropole (Toronto). • A solo exhibition by the artist at Franz Kaka gallery in Toronto accompanies the book. ISBN 13: 9783943196658, 94pp p/b, £12.00 Published by BROKEN DIMANCHE PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Lifestyle
KINFOLK VOLUME 25 Kinfolk
Kinfolk is a slow lifestyle magazine that explores ways for readers to simplify their lives, cultivate community and spend more time with their friends and family. It is the place to discover new things to cook, make and do. KEY SELLING POINTS • Kinfolk is a slow lifestyle magazine that explores ways for readers to simplify their lives and cultivate connections. • The leading independent lifestyle magazine for young creative professionals. • Kinfolk’s 2016 rebrand was widely praised by Creative Review, It’s Nice That and many others. • Features stylish, beautiful photography and original essays from creatives around the world. • Kinfolk is a cultural phenomenon both in print and online. ISBN 13: 9781941815281, TBCpp p/b, £14.99 Published by KINFOLK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe September 2017
Graphic Novel
BAGHDAD BURNING El Rassi, Toufic
The US has a long, troubled history in the Middle East, which has led to terrible consequences for the people of the region. Today’s conflicts and instability have their origins in this recent complex past - a past little-discussed in the West. El Rassi exposes the misuse and abuse of power in this graphic novel, a powerful challenge to American foreign policy. KEY SELLING POINTS • From the author of the critically acclaimed Arab in America. • A powerful and politically charged graphic novel about US involvement in the Middle East. • Extremely topical and relevant in today’s world. • Using cartoon art to tell the story makes this challenging topic easy to read and accessible to all readers. ISBN 13: 9780867198669, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017
Graphic Novel
SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL VOL 3: ITSY BITSY Kelly, Joe & McGuinness, Ed
Her name is Itsy Bitsy and she’s Spider-Man and Deadpool’s WORST NIGHTMARE! Why? Coz Itsy Bitsy is faster, stronger and better than our heroes, and they have no way of defeating her! So the body count is only going to rise... Collecting Spider-Man/ Deadpool #9-10, 13-14, 17-18. KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man is Marvel’s MOST popular character and Deadpool graphic novels are best-sellers. • For fans of the extremely popular Marvel movies as well as comic fans of all ages. • Written by fan favourites Joe Kelly (Amazing Spiderman, Deadpool) and Ed McGuinness (Deadpool, Guardians of the Galaxy). ISBN 13: 9781846538711, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017
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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 disease-carrying 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: 9780735218383, 400pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2017
Music
THE VERVE Photographs by Chris Floyd Brolan, Dave (ed.)
It has been twenty years since the colossal global success of The Verve’s era-defining Urban Hymns and it remains one of the biggest selling British albums of all time. Photographer Chris Floyd was embedded with the band during their meteoric rise from late 1996 to 1997. He documented the recording, touring and promoting of the album in Britain, Ireland and the USA - the only photographer to have such access. This is the first time his photographs from that time have been published, with most completely unseen. KEY SELLING POINTS • Released to coincide with the twenty year anniversary of Urban Hymns, one of biggest selling albums of all time. • Chris Floyd was embedded with band in 1996-97, when they went from Indie outsiders to global superstars. • Most of the images completely unseen and never before published. • A celebration of a band, and a moment in time. Includes section devoted to nostalgic musings and memories of 1997. ISBN 13: 9781909526532, 144pp h/b, £29.95 Published by REEL ART PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2017
OCTOBER 2017 Graphic Novel
THE ARCHIES & OTHER STORIES Rosenberg, Matthew; Segura, Alex & Eisma, Joe
Follow Archie’s quest to make his songwriting dreams a reality, and see what happens when the rock ‘n’ roll dream starts affecting his relationships with his closest friends. Join co-writers Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg (Marvel s Kingpin, Rocket Raccoon) and artist Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) for a power-pop one-shot that goes loud on the music, fun and friendship. Also includes one-shot Archie stories Big Moose and Jughead: The Hunger.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A graphic novel collection spotlighting Archie Comics’ hit one-shot series! • Stories appeal to the modern comic book audience with a hilarious spin on these timeless characters. • Features bonus content including scripts, sketches, variant cover gallery, etc. • Archie s new direction has shown a huge amount of progress’- Comics Alliance ISBN 13: 9781682559444, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2017
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Graphic Novel
MAGES OF MYSTRALIA
Clevinger, Brian & Pietsch, Carey
Mages of Mystralia ties into the highly anticipated video game from Borealys Games and is written by Eisneraward nominee Brian Clevinger, with art by Carey Pietsch, and based on a story by Forgotten Realms creator Ed Greenwood! When a deadly plague spreads through the kingdom of Mystralia and kills the reigning monarchs, an inexperienced young mage ascends the throne. Desperate for knowledge of the highest forms of magic and hungry for power, he becomes a bloodthirsty tyrant. His own four battle captains step up to oppose him, but will they stop him before he destroys the entire kingdom? KEY SELLING POINTS • Prequel story ties into the upcoming video game, Mages of Mystralia, from Borealys Games! • Based on a story by bestselling author Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms fantasy world! • Script by Eisner-nominated writer Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo), with art by the inimitable Carey Pietsch (Lumberjanes, • The game’s kickstarter was over 930% funded, earning over $230,000! ISBN 13: 9781506705873, 80pp p/b, £9.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2017
Graphic Novel
THE TERMINATOR The Original Comics Series - Tempest and One Shot Arcudi, John; Robinson, James; Warner, Chris; et al
Heartless, mechanical cruelty meets dogged human courage and perseverance! In the aftermath of the events in James Cameron’s The Terminator (1984), John Connor sends a strike team into the past to destroy Cyberdyne, the company that will eventually create the world-controlling computer Skynet. But the machines counter by sending a team of Terminators to block the attempt - turning Los Angeles into a war zone! KEY SELLING POINTS • Dark Horse’s first Terminator stories in a deluxe hardcover format. • These stories paved the way for a rich parade of sequel tales. • Collects The Terminator #1-4 (‘Tempest’) and The Terminator: One Shot. ISBN 13: 9781506705507, 150pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2017
Graphic Novel
NOW 1
Reynolds, Eric (ed.)
Now is an affordable and ongoing (three times a year) anthology of new comics that appeals both to the comics-curious as well as the serious aficionado. It’s a platform for short fiction, experimentation, and for showcasing diversity in the comics field. The only common denominator to each piece is an exemplary use of the comics form, with a lineup of established and up-and-coming talent from around the globe. The first issue includes new work from acclaimed creators such as Noah Van Sciver (Fante Bukowski), Gabrielle Bell (Lucky), and Dash Shaw (Cosplayers). KEY SELLING POINTS • A brand new comics anthology periodical from Fantagraphics, in the same vein as the uber popular MOME. • Will be published three times a year at an affordable price with a focus on short graphic stories. • Showcases some of the most diverse, talented, and best contemporary cartoonists. • Will appeal to fans of literary graphic novels and shorter graphic fiction, as well as comics and illustration fans. ISBN 13: 9781683960522, 128pp p/b, £8.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2017
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Graphic Novel - Manga
INUYASHIKI 9 Oku, Hiroya
When a special person in Hiro Shishigami’s life causes him to turn over a new leaf, he decides to use his powers for good. But before long, Hiro’s sins catch up with him and he finally loses the last shred of hope for his humanity. Now Hiro will fight all who oppose him, and this time, it’s war. KEY SELLING POINTS • From the creator of Gantz, the best-selling sci-fi manga series that spawned hit anime and a series of movies in Japan. • Features Hiroya Oku’s distinctly intricate and realistic artwork. • A heavily tech-influenced, sci-fi drama with a likeable underdog protagonist. ISBN 13: 9781632365545, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2017
Crafts
KRAMPUS PLAYING CARDS: SET TWO Beauchamp, Monte
A deck of playing cards featuring 52 different Krampus images. High-quality printing and lamination. This deck contains an all-new set of images, different from the first. The images are reproduced from vintage, pre-WWI Krampus postcards. In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the Krampus was St. Nikolaus’ dark servant - a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long, slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps! At Christmastime, St. Nicholas rewards children who’ve been good all year - but those who have behaved badly are visited by the Krampus! KEY SELLING POINTS • Krampus is gaining in popularity year after year. • Krampus: The Devil of Christmas book sold extremely well last year. • A new deck of playing cards with 52 different Krampus images. ISBN 13: 9780867198638, 52pp cards, £6.99 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2017
Crafts
KRAMPUS STICKERS Beauchamp, Monte
A deluxe, collectible tin containing over 100 removable stickers featuring the Devil of Christmas, Krampus! In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the Krampus was St. Nikolaus’ dark servant - a supernatural beast whose pointed ears and slithering tongue gave mis-behavers the creeps! All images are culled from vintage, pre-WWI Krampus postcards found in Beauchamp’s Krampus, the Devil of Christmas, and The Devil in Design: the Krampus Postcards.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Krampus is gaining in popularity year after year. • Krampus: The Devil of Christmas book sold extremely well last year. • The stickers in a metal tin box makes a perfect Christmas gift. ISBN 13: 9780867198652, 32pp postcard book, £19.99 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2017
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Photography
DREAMER WITH A THOUSAND THRILLS The Rediscovered Photographs of Tom Palumbo Palumbo, Tom & Bosworth, Patricia (ed)
Despite being primarily recognised for his fashion work, Tom was interested in much more, and included in this book are three photo special series, all in important locales to Tom: an annual Catholic festival in his Italian hometown; an intimate, smoky Parisian cafe; and a street parade for John Glenn in his adopted New York City. Each sheds another angle on the life and talents of Tom Palumbo. KEY SELLING POINTS • Never-before-published pictures from the archive of the renowned Tom Palumbo. • Edited and with an introduction by Palumbo’s widow, the writer Patricia Bosworth. • A stunning collection of black and white and colour photographs taken by a legendary photographer. ISBN 13: 9781576878071, 220pp h/b, £62.50 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe October 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
FLOWERS OF EVIL COMPLETE 1, THE
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Graphic Novel
CALL OF DUTY: ZOMBIES Jordan, Justin & Wayshak, Jonathan (illus)
Join Stuhlinger, Misty, Russman, and Marlton as they fight for survival against the undead horde. The Tranzit crew, last seen in the ‘Buried’ map, are trapped on a deeply unstable and fractured future Earth. The Call of Duty: Zombies miniseries delves into these characters’ backstories, providing a crucial piece of the Zombies puzzle. See what happens between the maps as the Tranzit crew fights to escape Maxis’ apocalyptic wasteland.
KEY SELLING POINTS • 140 Million Games sold containing Call of Duty Zombies. • Total Call of Duty Games Sold All Time number 263.77 Million. • The Call of Duty: Zombies comics show crucial never-before-seen moments in the Zombies timeline! • Nonstop action and a compelling mystery mean even non-gamers can enjoy the comics. ISBN 13: 9781506703053, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2017
Fiction
Oshimi, Shuzo
Following the adventures of a lonely bookish teen struggling to find his identity through Baudelaire’s poetry, until two girls - a beauty and a bully - help him find true love and friendship. Edgy, intense, and romantic, THE FLOWERS OF EVIL has been a reader favourite. This new edition will give fans a chance to reconnect with Kasuga, Saeki, and Nakamura as it explores the issues of bullying, loneliness, individuality, and identity.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Flowers of Evil was a two-time New York Times bestseller. • Teen romance with an edge and emotional intensity, although no nudity or explicit sexuality. • Tackles the subjects of bullying, loneliness, individuality, and identity. • Author won Japan’s prestigious Tetsuya Chiba Award and is a major player in the Japanese comics community. • Extensive review coverage including the Smithsonian’s BookDragon, Otaku USA Magazine, and The Manga Critic. ISBN 13: 9781945054716, 600pp p/b, £19.50 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2017
NOVEMBER 2017 Music
SWEET BABY JAMES
LEGACY: AN OFF-COLOR NOVELLA FOR YOU TO COLOR Palahniuk, Chuck; Fegredo, Duncan & Morris, Steve
In his first long-form fiction since Beautiful You in 2014, the author of Fight Club and Choke delivers another biting social satire in this riches-to-rags novella! This hardcover edition features beautiful colourable illustrations by Steve Morris, who worked on Palahnuik’s Bait: Off-Color Stories for You to Color, and Mike Norton, with a cover by another Bait collaborator, Duncan Fegredo. Legacy is sure to engage readers with its boundary pushing story-telling while challenging their creative side through its visionary and twisted colourable imagery. KEY SELLING POINTS • New York Times bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk presents a new novella with colourable pages. • Follows on from the success of Palahniuk’s colourable short stories collection, Bait (Dark Horse, 2016, also available). • Palahniuk also recently released Fight Club 2, the graphic novel-only sequel to his acclaimed magnum opus. • Puts a new spin on the current colouring craze. • Illustrations from several established comic book artists including Duncan Fegredo (Hellboy). ISBN 13: 9781506706153, 152pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2017
Photography
Taylor, James
Since it first appeared on its eponymous album in 1970, ‘Sweet Baby James’ has become James Taylor’s best-known and most popular tune. Though Taylor has performed the song countless times, readers will discover new ways to enjoy it in this gorgeously rendered pop-up book. With each spread dedicated to a single stanza, Sweet Baby James transforms stunningly into three dimensional scenes that bring Taylor’s iconic lyrics to life.
KEY SELLING POINTS • James Taylor fans will be excited to have the opportunity to buy the first book from the legendary singer-songwriter. • Sweet Baby James is a beloved classic from a 5-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter of unparalleled popularity. • Taylor is one of the bestselling artists of all time, selling more than 100 million records in his 40 year career. • The genre-bending nature of Sweet Baby James -lullaby meets folk - makes it a great candidate for a pop-up book. • A beautiful book, designed and constructed by the paper engineer who’s worked on various blockbuster pop-up bestsellers. ISBN 13: 9780735218130, 10pp h/b, £25.00 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2017
MEN PHOTOGRAPHING WOMEN IN THE 70S Abramson, Michael L.
One day each year camera-wielding men who paid the cover charge were invited into the Festival Theater, a strip club in Chicago, for ‘Camera Night’ and permitted to direct their lens anywhere they liked. Shot between 1978-80, these images offer a cheeky retrospective look at the way in which men used to look at women. By choosing to photograph the men photographing the women, Abramson was able to remove himself from the sordidness and yet show it to us at the same time. KEY SELLING POINTS • Never-before-seen images of men at a strip club in the late 70s. • A potentially controversial publication sure to garner a large amount of media coverage. • Over the course of time, like so many things, these images have matured with a subtle sense of irony and humour. • At turns disturbing and at others humorous, Abramson shows us just how far - or maybe not - sexual equality has come. ISBN 13: 9781910566299, 96pp p/b, £9.95 Published by HOXTON MINI PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2017
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Photography
NEW YORK WATERWAYS Ray, Susannah
New York City is defined by water, yet many of its shorelines are largely unknown. Photographer Susannah Ray spent more than two years exploring these shores and waterways that New Yorkers utilitise year-round to fish, swim, sit and daydream. The resulting images, inspired by Walt Whitman’s poetry, take us on a seasonal journey past sheltered bays, under great bridges and over deep rivers to give us a new perspective on a mega-city we thought we knew so well.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The global interest in New York makes this book appealing to both New York lovers and photography lovers worldwide. • Hoxton Mini Press’s first foray into New York and part of their collectable Tales from the City series. • Serves as a powerful reminder that the communal human connection to water is as present today as it always has been. ISBN 13: 9781910566275, 120pp h/b, £17.95 Published by HOXTON MINI PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2017
Photography
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NEO PARASYTE M Parasyte Peach-Pit; Mashima, Hiro; Hiramoto, Akira & Hagio, Moto
They look like us. They feed on us. They’re parasites - alien creatures with one directive: take human form via a host and destroy the human race from within. First seen in Hiroshi Iwaaki’s classic science fiction horror manga Parasyte, these terrifying creatures are revisited and reinvented in 12 brand-new stories drawn by some of today’s greatest shonen and seinen manga artists. But no matter who they choose as their hosts - from militia men to the seemingly sweet elderly - one thing is for certain: no one is safe from the parasites... KEY SELLING POINTS • This short story collection is a follow-up to last year’s Neo Parasyte f, but with an even more star-studded lineup. • Includes stories by superstar manga artists like Peach-Pit, Akira Hiramoto, Riichi Ueshiba, Hiroki Endo and more. • Fans of the new Parasyte anime will be drawn into these sometimes scary, sometimes funny, sometimes twisted stories. ISBN 13: 9781632366047, 304pp p/b, £11.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2017
SISTERS
Politics
Harris-Taylor, Sophie
Few relationships in life are as deep, intense and complicated as those of sisters. Photographer Sophie Harris-Taylor has spent the past two years photographing and interviewing more than 100 sets of sisters in an effort to understand and capture all that sisterhood means. Accompanied by quotes and texts revealing each set of sisters’ individual stories, the viewer is offered a rare glimpse into the histories, complexities and stories behind each unique relationship. Themes of trust, jealousy, memory, loss, petulance and unconditional love are explored both through the texts and the imagery. KEY SELLING POINTS • A rare look into the intimate lives of sisters. • Beautiful photography of interest not just to those with a familial connection but to photography and art lovers. • Perfect gift for anyone that knows a sister or is one. ISBN 13: 9781910566282, 96pp h/b, £14.95 Published by HOXTON MINI PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2017
Photography
NAKED BRITAIN Allen, Amelia
In her book, Amelia explores the reasons behind the unique and controversial status of naturism in today’s society that often associates nudity with sex; to Allen that association is a harmful misconception. People are no longer defined by appearance and are free to connect as equals, regardless of wealth, occupation or social standing. KEY SELLING POINTS • An opinion poll in 2008 estimated the number of people describing themselves as naturist or nudist at 3.7 million. • British Naturism runs campaigns, such as Women in Naturism, Bare all for polar bears and The Great British Skinny Dip. • Shares the liberation and empowerment that naturism can provide in a completely non-sexual way. ISBN 13: 9783868288193, 112pp h/b, £35.00 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle East & Far East November 2017
WAY OUT, THE Invisible Insurrections and Radical Imaginaries in the UK Underground 1961-1991 Opstrup, Kasper
The Way Out examines the radical political and hedonist imaginaries of the experimental fringes of the UK Underground from 1961 to 1991 By examining the relations between collective and collaborative practices with an explicit agenda of cultural revolution, Kasper Opstrup charts a hidden history of experiments with cultural engineering, expanding current discussions of art, medias, politics, radical education and the occult revival. Even though the theatres of operation have changed with the rise of the Internet and a globalised finance economy, these imaginaries still raise questions that speak directly to the present. KEY SELLING POINTS • A counterculture history of art and experimental politics that turns the world inside out. • Kasper Opstrup is a counterculture expert, particularly in art/literature, radical politics and underground phenomena. • Considers key figures including Alexander Trocchi, R. D. Laing, Joseph Berke, William Burroughs and Genesis P-Orridge. ISBN 13: 9781570273285, 260pp p/b, £18.00 Published by MINOR COMPOSITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2017
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DECEMBER 2017 Poetry
FULLNESS OF TIME, THE Poems by Gershom Scholem Scholem, Gershom & Sieburth, Richard (trans)
Gershom Scholem’s The Fullness of Time contains dark, lucid political poems about Zionism and assimilation, parodies of German and Jewish philosophers, and poems to writers and friends such as Walter Benjamin, Hans Jonas, Ingeborg Bachmann, S. Y. Agnon, among others. The earliest poems in this volume begin in 1915 and extend to 1967, revealing how poetry played a formative role in Scholem’s early life and career. KEY SELLING POINTS • A bilingual collection of poetry from pioneering scholar in Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Gershom Scholem. • Explores Zionism, German and Jewish philosophers, and the work of writers such as Walter Benjamin and Hans Jonas. • Gershom Scholem is founder of the modern study of Kabbalah and was Professor of Jewish Mysticism, Hebrew University. • Translated by and afterword written by Richard Sieburth, a preeminent translator of German poetry. • Edited and introduced by Steven M. Wasserstrom and Izetta Tonkon Professor. ISBN 13: 9780914671978, 155pp p/b, £13.99 Published by ARCHIPELAGO BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2017
Graphic Novel
VALERIAN VOL. 21: THE TIME OPENER Christin, Pierre & Mezieres, Jean-Claude
The evil hordes of the Wolochs are rampaging through space, and everywhere death and destruction follow. But despite the despair of some and the betrayal of others, Valerian, Laureline and a few other brave souls are resisting. They’re hoping to use a mysterious artefact, the Time Opener, to banish the stones and bring back Earth. But what price must they pay to do so? And what sort of Earth will they get back if they succeed? KEY SELLING POINTS • The Valerian comics have had a strong influence on science-fiction films, such as The Fifth Element and Star Wars. • Now a major motion picture, directed by Luc Besson. Scheduled for August 2017! • Lovable characters: Valerian an action anti-hero and Laureline an early incarnation of the strong, take-charge female. ISBN 13: 9781849183376, 64pp p/b, £8.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal December 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
INUYASHIKI 10 Oku, Hiroya
Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse for Ichiro Inuyashiki, a blinding light in the night sky strikes the earth where he stands. He later wakes up to find himself unscathed, but he soon starts to notice that there’s something... different about himself. It turns out that these strange, new changes are just what Ichiro needs to take a new lease on life. Now it seems like there’s nothing to stop him from being a hero worthy of the respect that he never had before! KEY SELLING POINTS • From the creator of Gantz, the best-selling sci-fi manga series that spawned a hit anime and series of movies in Japan. • Features Hiroya Oku’s distinctly intricate and realistic artwork. • A heavily tech-influenced, sci-fi drama with a likeable underdog protagonist. ISBN 13: 9781632366078, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2017
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AUTOMATE THE BORING STUFF WITH PYTHON
HACKING: THE ART OF EXPLOITATION, 2ND EDITION
If you’ve ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do them for you? In Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you’ll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand - no prior programming experience required.
Rather than merely showing how to run existing exploits, author Jon Erickson explains how arcane hacking techniques actually work. To share the art and science of hacking in a way that is accessible to everyone, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition introduces the fundamentals of C programming from a hacker’s perspective.
Sweigart, Al
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PYTHON FOR KIDS Briggs, Jason
Python for Kids brings Python to life and brings you (and your parents) into the world of programming. The ever-patient Jason R. Briggs will guide you through the basics as you experiment with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored, dissected, and explained; and quirky, full-color illustrations keep things on the lighter side. ISBN 13: 9781593274078
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FORBIDDEN LEGO
THE LEGO ARCHITECT
THE LINUX COMMAND LINE
Forbidden LEGO introduces you to the type of freestyle building that LEGO’s master builders do for fun in the back room. Using LEGO bricks in combination with common household materials (from rubber bands and glue to plastic spoons and ping-pong balls) along with some very unorthodox building techniques, you’ll learn to create working models that LEGO would never endorse.
Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You’ll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn architecture the fun way!
You’ve experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer—now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line. The Linux Command Line takes you from your very first terminal keystrokes to writing full programs in Bash, the most popular Linux shell.
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BEAUTIFUL LEGO Doyle, Mike
THE LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 DISCOVERY BOOK
SUPER SCRATCH PROGRAMMING ADVENTURE(COVERS VERSION 2)
The LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Discovery Book is the complete, illustrated, beginner’s guide to MINDSTORMS that you’ve been looking for. The crystal clear instructions in the Discovery Book will show you how to harness the capabilities of the NXT 2.0 set to build and program your own robots.
In Super Scratch Programming Adventure!, kids learn programming fundamentals as they make their very own playable video games. They’ll create projects inspired by classic arcade games that can be programmed (and played!) in an afternoon. Patient, step-by-step explanations of the code and fun programming challenges will have kids creating their own games in no time.
Mix hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks with dozens of artists, and what do you get? Beautiful LEGO, a compendium of LEGO artwork that showcases a stunning array of pieces ranging from incredibly lifelike replicas of everyday objects and famous monuments to imaginative renderings of spaceships, mansions, and mythical creatures.
Valk, Laurens
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The Lead Project
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ARDUINO WORKSHOP Boxall, John
The Arduino is a cheap, flexible, open source microcontroller platform designed to make it easy for hobbyists to use electronics in homemade projects. With an almost unlimited range of input and output add-ons, sensors, indicators, displays, motors, and more, the Arduino offers you countless ways to create devices that interact with the world around you. In Arduino Workshop, you’ll learn how these add-ons work and how to integrate them into your own projects. ISBN 13: 9781593274481
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