January 2019 Buyer's Notes - Turnaround Publisher Services

MONTHLY CATALOGUE

JANUARY 2019 AND NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES AUGUST – DECEMBER 2018

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Contents: Fiction ............................................ pg. 4 - 10 Graphic Novels............................... pg. 10 - 16 Children’s........................................ pg. 16 - 19 Non-Fiction..................................... pg. 19 - 25 Commission Titles.......................... pg. 25 Newly Announced Titles . .............. pg. 26 - 29

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EDITOR’S LETTER It’s 2019! 2019?!? The New Year means only one thing… new books. And what books! Start as you mean to go on with our top picks for January.

Fiction first. Puzzle Girl (p4, Dome Press, 9781912534074, p/b, £8.99) is a smart romantic comedy debut which sees career girl and crossword enthusiast Cassie go through a riotously funny set of mishaps to meet her dream man. Meanwhile Little Culinary Triumphs (p4, Europa Editions, 9781609454906, p/b, £12.99) is a novel about an employment office worker whose dreams of opening her own restaurant

For our children’s books this month, top picks are A Black Woman Did That! (p19, Downtown Bookworks, 9781941367513, p/b, £9.99) which looks at 50 inspiring black women who have changed the world. Readers will recognise some names but will also be introduced to many important black women who have changed history or who are reshaping the

cultural landscape. We also have Synchro Boy (p19, Arsenal Pulp Press, 9781551527444, p/b, £12.99) – a novel about a teenaged boy, drawn to synchronised swimming over the uber masculine and homophobic culture of his swim team. This important YA book will challenge readers to think more deeply about gender and gender expression.

are scuppered by some shady neighbours. Full of humour, spiced up with a liberal sprinkling of surrealism and cynicism, and more than a few surprises. Set in the year 2036 in a broken America and weaving together elements of screenplay and prose, Bindlestiff (p5, Influx Press, 9781910312292, p/b, £9.99) explores the power of storytelling and how we use narratives to make sense of the world.

Reading our crime picks this month really pays… if you love to travel! First up Amsterdam Noir (p6, Akashic, 9781617756146, p/b, £10.99) – the latest in a long line of brilliant crime anthologies set in atmospheric locales. Then to Finnish Lapland with Evil Things (p7, Bitter Lemon, 9781912242092, p/b, £8.99) – the first in a new series, featuring a misunderstood female detective who fights both crime and prejudice. And finally all aboard to Canada with the third instalment of Ausma Zehanat Khan’s engrossing Esa Khattak and Rachel Getty series, Among the Ruins (p7, No Exit, 9780857301956, p/b, £8.99), exploring the interplay between politics and religion, and the intensely personal ripple effects of one woman’s murder.

In graphic novels we present to you the Eisnerwinning Ring of the Nibelung (p12, Dark Horse, 9781506709192, p/b, £20.99) – finally collected into one volume. This exceptional retelling of Wagner’s epic (and one of the greatest stories

Nonfiction is off to a strong start this year with Cuba Libre! Che, Fidel, and the Improbable Revolution that Changed the World (p21, Blue Rider Press, 9780735218161, h/b, £20) in which historian and travel writer Tony Perrottet chronicles the events of the Cuban Revolution and the figures at the centre of the guerrilla uprising. Turning closer to home, try out A Short History of the Anglo-Saxons (p21, Oldcastle Books, 9780857301666, p/b, £9.99), tracing the fascinating history of an era and its people, from the early European migrants, to the dramatic end of the Anglo-Saxon period following the victory of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings.

Finally, we hope you haven’t caught the cold (let alone flu) that is sure to be going round, but you might still be interested in Influenza (p24, Text, 9781911231219, p/b, £12.99) – an enlightening and unnerving look at a shapeshifting deadly virus that has been around since long before mankind.

Happy January! See you on the other side…

Don’t Miss…

The Eye

By Philippe Costamagna; translated by Frank Wynne

of Western civilisation) is a real must, as is Philip K. Dick: A Comics Biography (p14, NBM, 9781681121918, h/b, £20.99). Dick’s dramatic life story is presented, unvarnished, in this biography of the science fiction mastermind.

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9781939931580 h/b £20 published by New Vessel Press 16 August An art adventure story that exposes readers to a secret, highstakes profession involving masterpieces, massive amounts of money and an intense love of painting.

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FICTION

Fiction

Fiction

IN DOG WE TRUST

LITTLE CULINARY TRIUMPHS

When Jocelyn finds herself legal guardian for the late Mr. Allardyce’s pack of Labrador show dogs, her world is flipped upside down. She’s spent her entire life in Black Dog Bay, but never expected to be living the pampered life of a seasonal resident in an oceanside mansion. But her new role isn’t without its challenges: the dogs are difficult to manage, her boyfriend leaves her, and suddenly she’s contending with her late benefactor’s estranged son, Liam, who thinks he’s entitled to the inheritance that was left to the dogs...

Sandrine Cordier works in an office, but her daily routine is in no way as dull. Sandrine is a volcanic woman, full of ideas and energy, and a world-class cook who wants to open her own restaurant. An opportunity arises when she meets Antoine Lacuenta, an unemployed professor looking for new life goals. With a master plan that one could only call Machiavellian, Sandrine includes Antoine in her venture. Things proceed smoothly until Sandrine accidentally discovers a shady newspaper operation that will lead her to flush out the news magnate Marcel Lacarriere and his many scandals.

Kendrick, Beth

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fun, uplifting example of women’s fiction by a popular author in the genre.

• The setting for the novel is a quaint, cute seaside town called Black Dog Bay that makes for perfect escapism.

• Features a pack of dogs! Dogs in this type of fiction always prove popular.

• Will appeal to readers of similar light-hearted modern fiction by authors such as Wendy Wax and Emily Griffin.

ISBN 13: 9780399584251, 336pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

Pujol, Pascal & Anderson, Alison

KEY SELLING POINTS • A charming novel about people and food, specifically French cuisine.

• Features an engaging cast of characters, including an unforgettable protagonist who readers will love.

• Each chapter named after a dish or ingredient - an ideal read for foodies!

• An uplifting story of community and small, local businesses succeeding in the face of adversity.

• A fictional expose of a media mogul that offers plenty of authentic scandal.

ISBN 13: 9781609454906, 224pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

PUZZLE GIRL

Fiction

Featherstone, Rachael

Clued-up career-girl Cassy Brookes has life under control until one disastrous morning changes everything. When she finds herself stuck in a doctor’s surgery, a cryptic message left in a crossword magazine sends her on a search to find the mysterious puzzle-man behind it. Cassy is soon torn between tracking down her elusive dream guy, and outwitting her nightmare workmate - the devious Martin. Facing a puzzling love-life, will she ever be able to fit the pieces together and discover the truth behind this enigmatic man?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ideal for readers of Miranda Dickinson and Sophie Kinsella.

• A feel good, debut romance novel with a surprise twist.

• Has already won advanced praise from Katie Fforde and Miranda Dickinson.

ISBN 13: 9781912534074, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DOME PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

HEAR OUR DEFEATS

Gaude, Laurent & Anderson, Alison (trans)

A French intelligence officer, Assem, is tasked with tracking down a former member of the U.S. Special Forces suspected of drug trafficking during the War in Afghanistan. En route to Beirut he shares a night with Miriam, an Iraqi archaeologist, who is in a race against time to save ancient artefacts across the Middle East from the terrorist group ISIS. Punctuating these two storylines are vignettes from the bellicose past, all turning points in world history, each showing a will to continue in the face of defeat.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An incredibly timely and hard-hitting work of fiction that examines our ability to persist in the face of defeat.

• Features real historical figures such as Haile Selassie, General Hannibal and Muammar Gaddafi, among others.

• Touches on veterans’ issues, including PTSD and general estrangement from the civilian world.

• Story backdrop is ISIS destroying artefacts across the Middle East, videos of which went viral.

ISBN 13: 9781609455002, 224pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

SACRED DARKNESS Berdzenishvili, Levan

Several years in a prison camp gave the author an opportunity to know people that he would never have met elsewhere: all great people of wisdom, of different nationalities but all sharing the same absurd fate. Each chapter holds someone’s name as a title: names of people who were imprisoned with the author. Developing deep friendships, spending nights in political, philosophical and artistic discussion, these people were thrown in jail as a means of suppression.

But an ‘enlightened’ person knows how to make the most of their time, even in prison.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Stories of dissent, resistance and survival from the Soviet gulags.

• Written from author’s firsthand experience of 3 years in a gulag.

• Each chapter looks at prisoners and people affected by the Soviet regime, unearthing the state’s secrets.

• A story about how the Soviet system kept its brightest citizens in the dark, yet prisoners forged bonds that transcended their confines.

ISBN 13: 9781609454920, 256pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

WRITING, WRITTEN Dixon, Stephen

In this interconnected collection of short stories, Stephen Dixon illuminates the psychological state of a writer whose wife suddenly passes away from a debilitating illness. Through evocative vignettes that zip forward and backward in time, Dixon weaves together a complex portrait of the man’s life, from the at time tumultuous, at times sublime moments of his marriage to his later days where, struggling with his loss, he fumbles to find clarity and certainty in his writing. Through his characteristic restrained prose, Dixon explores what it means to be human, gracefully grappling with themes of love, loss, and companionship.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Stephen Dixon is two-time National Book Award nominee.

• Readers will connect with the themes of love and loss presented in the stories.

• Dixon’s deceptively straightforward writing style allows readers to connect with the stories in more directly.

• Dixon has won a Guggenheim Fellowship, American Academy Prize for Fiction, the O. Henry Award, and a Pushcart Prize.

ISBN 13: 9781683961727, 240pp h/b, £20.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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FICTION Fiction

Fiction

BINDLESTIFF

TALK TO ME

The year 2036. In a broken down post-Federal America, Ex-Marine Frank Dubois journeys from LA to Detroit on a mission to find redemption from his past actions. In present day Hollywood, a British film director hustles to get his movie made in a cut throat and sycophantic business. Somehow, these two worlds collide. Bindlestiff begins with a simple image of a man mending the hole in his shoe with some glue and a cut off piece of rubber. And from there explodes into a broiling satire on race, identity, family, friendship, war, peace, sex, drugs but precious little rock and roll.

After news anchor Ted Grayson’s profanity-laced tirade is caught on camera, his reputation and career are destroyed, leaving him without a script for the first time in years. At the time of his meltdown, Ted is estranged from his wife, Claire, and his adult daughter, Franny, a writer for a popular website. Franny views her father’s disgrace with curiosity and perhaps a bit of smug satisfaction, but when her boss suggests that she confront Ted in an interview, she has to decide whether to use his loss as her career gain. And for Ted, this may be a chance to try to find his way back before it’s too late.

Holloway, Wayne

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hilarious novel on contemporary America, a post-Trump nightmare.

• Written partly as a screenplay, by an author who is a film maker.

• Dystopian search for identity in the future.

• From the writer/director of Snakes and Mongoose (2013), and The Canal, based on Lee Rourke’s novel (filming now).

• Wayne Holloway is also the author of short story collection Land of Hunger (Zero, 2015).

ISBN 13: 9781910312292, 336pp p/b, £9.99 Published by INFLUX PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

WANDERER

Leon, Sarah & Cullen, John (trans)

Hermin, a composer and instructor, leads a secluded life near the Bourbonnais Mountains in France, composing a homage to Schubert. On a bitter January night, this studious peace is broken when his former pupil, Lenny, a piano prodigy, mysteriously knocks at his door.

The two men must confront the ghosts of their past, somewhere between musical harmony, erotic tension, and revelation. Wanderer, echoing Schubert’s recurring theme, is a novel of rare delicacy, a twilight adagio, a Winterreise, and a subtle ode to German Romanticism.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Wanderer was first published when Leon was 21 and marks her as one of the hottest writers in France.

• She was personally invited by French president Emmanuel Macron to the 2017 Frankfurt Book Fair.

• This is a highly praised novel that was the recipient of the 2016 Prix des Lecteurs.

• Novels featuring classical music are often bestsellers, such as An Equal Music by Vikram Seth and On Chesil Beach.

• Has crossover appeal to the many readers who enjoy both literary fiction and classical music.

ISBN 13: 9781590519257, 176pp p/b, £13.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

Kenney, John

KEY SELLING POINTS • Author John Kenney won the 2014 Thurber Prize for American Humour.

• Kenney’s debut novel Truth in Advertising received rave reviews and established him as a strong literary figure.

• Great for fans of Jonathan Tropper.

• Readers of literary fiction will be drawn to this wry but tender story of failure and empathy.

ISBN 13: 9780735214378, 320pp h/b, £21.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

PASSAGE

Lazarre-White, Khary

Warrior is surrounded by deep family love and a sustaining connection to his history, bonds that arm him as he confronts the urban forces that surround him - both supernatural and human - including some that seek his very destruction. Warrior isn’t even safe in his own mind. He’s haunted by the spirits of ancestors and of the demons of the system of oppression. Every memory in the novel is the memory of thousands of black families. Every conversation is a message both to those still in their youth and those who left their youth behind long ago. Passage is a novel for then and now.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Passage could be a rallying cry for the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

• Narrator is a young adult and although this is an adult novel, it will appeal to younger readers.

• Though set in 1993, there is a parallel between Warrior’s experience and those of black male youth today.

• Few novels have had a narrator of this perspective.

• High profile blurbs - including from Susan Taylor, Michelle Alexander - to come.

ISBN 13: 9781609808815, 192pp p/b, £11.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction

EVERYTHING HERE IS BEAUTIFUL Lee, Mira T.

Miranda is the older sister, and the most responsible.

Lucia is younger and unpredictable; her impulses are huge and, often, life changing. When their mother dies and Lucia starts hearing voices, it is Miranda who must find a way to reach her sister. Miranda leaves her own life in Switzerland to rescue her sister, but does she want to be rescued? The bonds of sisterly devotion stretch across oceans - but what does it take to break them? Told in alternating points of view, Everything Here Is Beautiful is the story of a young woman’s quest to find fulfilment and a life unconstrained by illness.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fresh, riveting story about mental illness that ties into the national conversation about mental health.

• Explores what mental illness looks like both from the point of view of the sufferer and those who love them.

• The novel has made waves in the US, having developed from a short story that won the Missouri Review’s 2010 Peden Prize.

• It has pulled in incredible praise from Bust, Bustle, Bitch, LitHub, and the Huff Post, among many others.

ISBN 13: 9780735221970, 368pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

SOUTHERN NIGHTS

Night People, Arise and Walk, Baby Cat Face Gifford, Barry

Barry Gifford’s three Southern Gothic novels, Night People, Arise and Walk, and Baby Cat-Face, may be among the weirdest and best of Gifford’s novels for their sheer velocity - the copious, raw violence; the invented religions and gods that make people do things; and how the horrors somehow cohabit affably - with the genuine pathos and loveliness of the unforgettable characters that live in these books and the things they say so easily that we’ve never heard anyone say before.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Contains Barry Gifford’s three Southern Gothic short novels.

• The dialogue in these novels makes them some of Gifford’s best, reminders of the author’s range and versatility.

• Showcase the wild originality that Gifford has been praised for by Nathaniel Rich, Elmore Leonard and David Lynch.

• Gifford has been compared to William Faulkner by Jonathan Letham.

ISBN 13: 9781609808587, 480pp p/b, £14.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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FICTION Fiction

MONKEY GRIP

Garner, Helen & Wood, Charlotte (intro)

This beautiful hardback edition of Helen Garner’s gritty lyrical first novel, Monkey Grip, released along with a handsome new edition of The Children’s Bach, celebrates the seminal work of one of our greatest writers. Monkey Grip, the quintessential Melbourne novel, is the story of Nora, a young woman pulled into a tumultuous relationship with the unpredictable Javo, whose drug addiction pushes Nora beyond her limits. A classic of its times, the novel continues to resonate with readers of all generations.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A must-have collector’s item for Garner fans new and old.

• A companion piece to new edition of The Children’s Bach.

• This edition is introduced by award-winning author Charlotte Wood.

• One of Australia’s most revered authors, Garner is starting to gain worldwide recognition.

ISBN 13: 9781925773156, 172pp h/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

AMSTERDAM NOIR

Appel, Rene & Pachter, Josh (eds)

Amsterdam is a very welcome, if long overdue, instalment in the Akashic Noir Series. Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir.

Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighbourhood or location within the respective city. Brand-new stories by: Michael Berg, Anneloes Timmerije, Murat Isik, Rene Appel, Josh Pachter, Simon de Waal, Hanna Bervoets, Karin Amatmoekrim, Christine Otten, Mensje van Keulen, Max van Olden, Theo Capel, Loes den Hollander, Herman Koch, Abdelkader Benali, and Walter van den Berg.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Amsterdam remains one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations.

• Includes some big name authors such as Christine Otten, Theo Capel, and Herman Koch amongst others.

• Coeditor Rene Appel is considered the godfather of the Dutch psychological suspense novel.

ISBN 13: 9781617756146, 224pp p/b, £10.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

SYDNEY NOIR Akashic Noir Dale, John (ed)

Australia can no longer be held back from the Akashic Noir Series; herein, Sydney reveals itself to be a world-class hub of noir. Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighbourhood or location within the respective city.

Brand-new stories by: Kirsten Tranter, Mandy Sayer, John Dale, Eleanor Limprecht, Mark Dapin, Leigh Redhead, Julie Koh, Peter Polites, Robert Drewe, Tom Gilling, Gabrielle Lord, Philip McLaren, P.M. Newton, and Peter Doyle.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first Australian city in the noir series.

• Editor John Dale is an established, award-winning crime fiction writer and a professor of creative writing.

• Several of the contributors are best-selling, award-winning writers.

ISBN 13: 9781617755811, 256pp p/b, £10.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

FINAL SHADOWS A Bishop Files Novel #3 Hooper, Kay

Tasha Solomon’s world turned upside-down when the psychic abilities she had tried so hard to keep secret suddenly made her a target for unseen enemies. John Brodie is a Guardian. He is a member of an intricate and secretive network of individuals who have devoted their lives to saving psychics in danger of being taken or killed.

It is a war very few others even know exists, and yet its tentacles stretch into every aspect of society. Tasha has to learn how to become a warrior in a battle she did not choose, to save people she does not know, and possibly even the world.

KEY SELLING POINTS • High adrenaline suspense for fans of Iris Johansen and Tami Hoag.

• Kay Hooper’s books consistently hit the New York Times bestseller lists.

• With their signature mix of suspense, fantasy, and romance, the Bishop Files have crossover appeal.

ISBN 13: 9780515153354, 336pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

NO ESCAPE CLAWS

Second Chance Cat Mystery #6 Ryan, Sofie

Sarah Grayson and her feline ally Elvis get a chance to see if their sleuthing skills are up to scratch in the sixth instalment of the New York Times bestselling Second Chance Cat Mysteries. It’s fall in North Harbor, Maine, where Sarah owns a charming secondhand shop. A cold case heats up when Mallory Pearson appears at Sarah’s doorstep. Mallory’s father is in prison for negligence after her stepmother’s mysterious death in a house fire, but Mallory believes he’s innocent and asks the quirky team of senior citizen detectives who work out of Sarah’s shop to take on the case. With Sarah and Elvis lending a paw, they decide to try to give Mallory’s father a second chance of his own...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sofie Ryan is one of the most popular authors in the cosy crime genre with a huge online following.

• Her books are praised for their light-hearted yet utterly compelling whodunit plotlines, and their charming characters.

• Cats and a charming little shop setting are two of the most popular elements in cosy crime and this book has them both!

• Ryan also writes the bestselling Magical Cats Mystery series under the name Sofie Kelly.

ISBN 13: 9781101991244, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

ONE FATAL MISTAKE Hunt, Tom

Seventeen-year-old Joshua Jackson is the son of divorced parents. His life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is nothing out of the ordinary. Until the night that he accidentally kills someone with his car - and pretends that nothing ever happened. But there was a witness who has left a loose end at the scene of the crime, and when Joshua goes back to clean up, his car is stolen - with the dead body in the trunk. With nowhere to turn, he tells his mother everything. When she reluctantly agrees to help him, they’ll both become ensnared in a series of events that will trap him and his family in a web of criminality and deceit. Nothing is safe from harm, and with every decision they’re forced to make, Joshua and his family are pulled further away from the normal Midwestern life they’ve always known. The night hides a multitude of sins and sinners - ones that they’ll never see coming.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fresh new voice in suspense, delivering a page-turning addictive thriller a year that will keep fans coming back.

• The high-concept hook sets off an exhilarating story that will appeal to suspense fans.

• Great for fans of Harlan Coben, Mary Kubica, or Lee Child.

ISBN 13: 9780399586439, 352pp h/b, £21.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction - Crime & Thriller

EVIL THINGS Ivar, Katja

Northern Finland, 1952, at the height of the Cold War with its neighbour the Soviet Union. A misunderstood, flawed, whip-smart Finnish woman police detective, while fighting against prejudice and political interference, investigates a murder on the Finno-Russian border. But that is just the beginning of her involvement. In fact the locals have been the victims of a crime so evil it is beyond anything any of them could have ever imagined.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is a first novel and the first in the Hella Mauzer series.

• A Nordic Noir of the first order set in the deepest and darkest Finnish Lapland.

• Also a historical thriller of the Cold War. • Evil Things introduces a wonderful new heroine in crime fiction.

ISBN 13: 9781912242092, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BITTER LEMON PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

DAUGHTER OF WAR A Pike Logan Thriller Taylor, Brad

Hot on the trail of a North Korean looking to sell sensitive US intelligence to the Syrian regime, Pike Logan and the Taskforce stumble upon something much graver: the sale of a lethal substance called Red Mercury. The Syrians plan to use the weapon of mass destruction against American and Kurdish forces, and blame the attack on terrorists, causing western nations to reassess their participation in the murky cauldron of the Syrian civil war. Meanwhile, North Korea has its own agenda: a double-cross that will dwarf the attack in Syria even as it lays the blame on the Syrian government.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brad Taylor is a New York Times bestselling author.

• Taylor’s firsthand combat experience lends the series a level of authenticity unrivalled in thriller fiction.

• The thirteenth instalment in the popular Pike Logan series.

• Great for fans of Kyle Mills Flynn and Alex Berenson.

ISBN 13: 9781101984840, 416pp h/b, £22.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

OPERATOR DOWN A Pike Logan Thriller Taylor, Brad

It was supposed to be a simple mission, assessing whether a merchant in the Israeli Diamond Exchange was involved in a scheme that could embarrass Israel.

But nothing is simple in the world of intelligence, as Aaron Bergman should have known. Executing the operation as a contractor, he disappears without a trace. Pike Logan and his team are tracking an American arms dealer in Tel Aviv who may or may not be attempting to sell sensitive nuclear weapons components. When Pike’s team breaks up an attempt at killing Shoshana, Aaron’s partner, they stumble upon much more than they expected - a conspiracy to topple a democratic African country.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brad’s experience in combat operations lends the series an unrivalled level of authenticity.

• Over one million copies sold across all formats and titles.

• All eleven of Brad’s books have hit the New York Times bestseller lists.

• Readers will be drawn in by non-stop action and intricate storylines.

ISBN 13: 9781101984833, 544pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

AMONG THE RUINS Zehanat Khan, Ausma

Esa Khattak’s supposed break from work in Iran is cut short when he’s approached by a Canadian government agent in Iran, asking him to look into the death of renowned Canadian-Iranian filmmaker Zahra Sobhani. Khattak quickly finds himself embroiled in Iran’s tumultuous politics and under surveillance by the regime, but when the trail leads back to Zahra’s family in Canada, Khattak calls on his partner, Detective Rachel Getty, for help. Rachel uncovers a conspiracy linked to the Shah of Iran and the decades-old murders of a group of Iran’s most famous dissidents.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third book in the Esa Khattak and Rachel Getty mystery series.

• There is a TV series adaption already in production from Lionsgate, which will generate even more fans.

• Ausma Zehanat Khan has previously won the Barry Award, and the Arthur Ellis Award, amongst others.

• Khan sheds light on important human rights issues, such as the suffering of political prisoners.

ISBN 13: 9780857301956, 384pp p/b, £8.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

HIGH WHITE SUN Scott, J. Todd

In the wake of Sheriff Stanford Ross’s death, former deputy Chris Cherry - now Sheriff Cherry - is the new ‘law’ in Big Bend County, yet still struggling to escape the long, dark shadow of that infamous lawman. As Chris tries to remake and modernise his corrupt department, bringing in new deputies like young America Reynosa and Ben Harper, Chris finds himself constantly staring down a town unwilling to change, friends and enemies unable to let go of the past, and the harsh limits of his badge.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Scott’s previous novel, The Far Empty, was named an iBooks Best Book of June 2016.

• Todd Scott spent 20 years as a special agent in the DEA and writes with cracking authenticity and grit about police.

• The hardback edition of High White Sun was an Amazon Best of the Month pick in the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense category.

• For any reader of crime fiction, especially those who also enjoy contemporary westerns and cop fiction.

ISBN 13: 9780399183478, 576pp p/b, £8.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

LIVES LAID AWAY Jones, Stephen Mack

When the body of a young Hispanic woman dressed as Marie Antoinette is dredged from the Detroit River, the Detroit Police Department wants the case closed fast. Wayne County Coroner Dr. Bobby Falconi gives the woman’s photo to August Snow, insisting August show it around his native Mexican town to see if anyone recognises her. August’s good friend Elena recognises the woman immediately. Her story is one the authorities don’t want getting around - and she’s not the only young woman to have disappeared during an ICE raid, only to turn up dead a few weeks later. August Snow, ex-police detective, will not sit by and watch his neighbours suffer in silence.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The highly anticipated second book in the Augustus Snow series.

• This is a timely title with themes of immigration, corrupt government, and the ignored body counts of the marginalised.

• Highly praised for its regional authenticity, drawing in readers with descriptions of high-end clubs and Detroit’s seedy • The first entry in the series was a sales hit.

ISBN 13: 9781616959593, 312pp h/b, £22.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction - Crime & Thriller

MY NAME IS NATHAN LUCIUS Winkler, Mark

Fiction - Romance

EVIDENCE OF DESIRE A Courting Justice Novel Blake, Lexi

KEY SELLING POINTS • Long-listed for the 2016 Sunday Times Fiction Prize.

• Great for fans of Irvine Welsh and Chuck Palahniuk, as well as Thomas Harris and Dennis Lehane readers.

• Genuinely shocking plot twists will keep readers hooked.

• Could be considered a modern-day Crime and Punishment in its exploration of social responsibility.

ISBN 13: 9781616959784, 0pp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Isla Shayne knows she’s in over her head. As former all-star linebacker Trey Adams’ personal lawyer, she’s used to handling his business dealings and private financial matters, not murder charges. She needs to find an experienced criminal attorney who speaks her client’s language. David Cormack of Garrison, Cormack and Lawless is exactly what she needs in the courtroom - and the only man she wants in the bedroom. For David, taking on the Adams case means diving back into a world he thought he’d left behind and colliding head on with tragic possibilities he’s in no mood to face.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Lexi Blake has a huge fanbase; her readers love her sexy, suspenseful writing.

• Blake has 16,000 Facebook fans and 5000 Twitter followers.

• She is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author.

• This is the second book in a new series set in the same world as Blake’s uber sexy, popular Lawless series.

ISBN 13: 9780399587481, 352pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

Fiction - Romance

Nathan Lucius, 31, is an ad salesman at a Cape Town newspaper. Disaffected, hard-drinking and plagued by blackouts, Nathan lives alone and has only one true friend, a woman named Madge. But Madge is dying slowly of cancer, and when she asks Nathan to end her pain, she sets off a shocking string of events.

My Name is Nathan Lucius is a taut and unforgiving exploration of the intersection of violence, trauma, social responsibility, and memory.

SERIAL KILLER DETECTIVE, THE Mikage, Eiji

Rising-star detective Yuri meets her match when a trusted police confidante, a brilliant psychoanalyst, slightly botches a murder and refuses to claim it for his serial-killer persona. The victim, an enigmatic young woman, turns out to have been no slouch, either.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Eiji Mikage’s previously licensed novel, The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria was ranked number 1 on My Anime List.

• Mikage was a finalist for the 11th Dengenki Novel Prize.

• Has sold over 2K copies since its release in Oct 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781947194380, 0pp p/b, £12.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

LAKE SILENCE The World of Others Bishop, Anne

After her divorce, Vicki DeVine took over a rustic resort near Lake Silence, in a human town that is not human controlled. Towns such as Vicki’s don’t have any distance from the Others, the dominant predators who rule most of the land and all of the water throughout the world. And when a place has no boundaries, you never really know what is out there watching you. Vicki learns this the hard way, in this next book set in the popular world of The Others series.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new adventure with new characters set in the same work as the bestselling Others series.

• A perfect entry point for new readers looking to delve into the world of the Others but not knowing where to start.

• Features vampires, werewolves and psychics - basically every fantasy trope that fans go wild for.

• Anne Bishop is an award-winning, bestselling author with a huge, dedicated fanbase.

• For fans of dark fantasy and romance and anyone who has ever enjoyed True Blood (HBO).

ISBN 13: 9780399587269, 464pp p/b, £6.99 Published by ACE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

OUT OF TIME

The Lost Platoon Series #3 McCarty, Monica

After a disastrous secret op in Russia, Lieutenant Commander Scott Taylor is trying to find out who was responsible for leaking the information that killed half his platoon. Were it not for Natalie Andersson, the woman he had been secretly dating in the Pentagon who had warned him of the danger, he knows they would all be dead. Scott is devastated when he hears that Natalie has been killed for helping him - until he learns that she was the spy who betrayed them. But when his search to clear his name brings him face-to-face with a very-much-alive Natalie, Scott realises that justice might not be as clear-cut as he thought.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An exicting, high-stakes thriller that combines both suspense, thriller, and romance.

• Has crossover potential for readers of all of these genres, and more!

• Monica McCarty is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

• McCarty has a large and dedicated fanbase who love her Scottish historical romance novels.

ISBN 13: 9780399587740, 384pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Historical

AS BRIGHT AS HEAVEN Meissner, Susan

Even as its young men went off to fight in the Great War, there were opportunities for a fresh start on Philadelphia’s streets. Into this bustling town came Pauline Bright and her husband, filled with hope that they could now give their three daughters a chance at a better life. But just months after they arrive, the Spanish Flu reaches the shores of America. As the pandemic claims more than twelve thousand victims in their adopted city, they find their lives left with a world that looks nothing like the one they knew. But even as they lose loved ones, they take in a baby orphaned by the disease who becomes their single source of hope.

KEY SELLING POINTS • As Bright As Heaven was the Book of the Month Club’s January 2018 selection, exposing it to a wider audience.

• Great for fans of Lisa Wingate, Pam Genoff, or Karen Harper.

• Susan Meissner has a strong record of international sales, with her books published in 13 countries.

ISBN 13: 9780399585975, 400pp p/b, £13.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction - Black Interest

BLOOD TIES

The Crescent Crew Series #2 Sinclair, Shaun

Leader came back from his tours of duty broke - and near-broken. So when the streets came calling, he rose from ruthless hood enforcer to a powerful international cartel’s most feared ‘cleaner.’ And when tragedy hit home, his sensitive son, Justus, turned out to be a natural assassin - and unshakably loyal to his father. That is, until a mysterious woman begins working Leader’s deep-hidden weaknesses. Slowly, she’s exploding all his secrets - and turning Justus’ devotion into a weapon. Now with father and son gunning for each other, survival is down to sheer killer instinct.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sinclair writes gritty street lit that appeals to fans of Kiki Swinson and Ashley & JaQuavis.

• Sinclair is a frequent contributor to the popular Don Diva magazine.

• His article on the classification of urban books was a viral hit.

• Shaun created Gangsterotica, which blends erotica with crime fiction and has cross-genre appeal.

ISBN 13: 9781496721051, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

HEART OF THE HUSTLE A’zayler

Fiction - Black Interest

PERFECT REVENGE, THE Lovely, Lutishia

After a nightmarish two years, Nathan Carver thinks he can relax. His sister, Sherri, and her husband, Randall, are once again enjoying life and time with their family.

Then they get bad news. Jacqueline Tate, the woman who’s been a walking, talking tornado of trouble in all of their lives, has been released from prison. They decide to take reasonable precautions and let God take care of the rest. But Jacqueline hasn’t changed one bit, and she has plans of her own...

KEY SELLING POINTS • T he story’s brazen, unpredictable heroine and themes of adultery and obsession provide fun, soap-

opera style twists.

• Will appeal to suspense fans as well as fans of women’s fiction.

• Lutishia Lovely is a popular author of urban fiction with a large fanbase and twodozen bestsellers under her belt.

• Book club rights for nine of Lovely’s books have sold to Black Expressions Book Club.

ISBN 13: 9781617735028, 320pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

AROUND THE WAY GIRLS 11 Hernandez, Treasure; Johnson, Clifford Spud et al.

Heir to the infamous DeLuca drug cartel fortune, Angel DeLuca walked away from it all for a normal life - until a wrenching betrayal shattered his belief in anything but saving his family’s hard-won legacy. Emilia East grew up in the game - virtually a daughter to Angel’s mother. In fact, she’s been the one enforcing the cartel rules and expanding the business, so she’s not about to step aside for someone who threw everything away.

But now, going on the run with Angel is her only chance to survive. And his unexpected strength sparks a love Emilia can’t get enough of. Now they have one last shot to save their empire - and themselves.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A’Zayler writes drama-filled street lit that appeals to fans of Kiki Swinson, Sister Souljah, and Ashley & JaQuavis.

• Heart of the Hustle addresses timely social issues, giving it a wider appeal.

• A’Zayler has a large and loyal online following.

• A’zayler’s urban love stories are deeply romantic and provide cross-genre appeal.

ISBN 13: 9781496718075, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

KEY SELLING POINTS • Gripping, hard-hitting and authentic fiction about women from the ‘hood.

• Each story feels authentic, with genuine characters you can get behind - despite their mistakes.

• All three contributors are well-known (and much-loved) voices in urban lit, with large fanbases.

• The Around the Way Girls series has a proven track record with urban fans. The entire series is also available.

ISBN 13: 9781601620927, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

Fiction - Black Interest

HOT FLASH

The Muriel Mabley Series #1 Johnson, Carrie H.

She’s got more responsibilities than she can count, more baggage than she wants to claim, and way too many regrets. But Muriel Mabley will do whatever it takes to put Philadelphia’s most vicious killer in lockdown for good. Until her troubled younger sister in witness protection receives a terrifying warning and Muriel’s long-time partner Laughton reveals he knows more than he should about her and Muriel’s shattered past. And when Laughton’s ex-wife and her new husband turn up dead, his own secrets will send Muriel down a twisted trail of lethal leads, disappeared witnesses, and the ultimate wrenching betrayal.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A satisfying change for experienced, astute women who tire of reading novels void of older women as protagonists.

• Filled with plenty of thrills that will appeal to suspense fans.

• Represents many opportunities for future instalments that will keep readers coming back.

• Author Carrie H. Johnson has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, and Worcester Telegram and Gazette.

ISBN 13: 9781496712721, 288pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

In three brand new stories by some of urban lit’s biggest names, street-smart women must navigate love and life. Yanna Banks watches her teenage son get into trouble after the death of her husband, which marked the end of her picture-perfect life. After growing up on the projects, Tammy and Debbie strive for successful careers but will their sexy past catch up with them? And when some of Detroit’s major drug players get locked up, the women are left behind to keep the hustle afloat.

CARTEL DELUXE EDITION PART 2, THE Ashley & JaQuavis

The Diamond family has survived murder, deceit, and betrayal. After a failed attempt on her life, Breeze has moved into the queen’s position by Zyir’s side.

Young Carter has retired and moved away from the madness - that is, until he gets an unexpected visitor at his home. This person shakes up the whole family, causing chaos that threatens to bring down the Cartel for good. When a Boeing 747 drops out of the sky with the men of The Cartel aboard, the women of the family have to step into their own. They head west to establish a new endeavour, but with new territory comes new problems.

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

• Ashley & JaQuavis are major names in the urban lit genre, with a dedicated following.

• This deluxe edition contains books four and five in the popular Cartel series.

• For fans of fast-past drama, deceit, and familial conflict.

ISBN 13: 9781601620897, 400pp p/b, £14.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION • GRAPHIC NOVELS Fiction - Black Interest

FAMILY BUSINESS 4, THE 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 their lives, and they are more determined than ever to focus on family and the continued success of the Duncan family business.

However, the return of one of LC’s brothers stirs up past resentments, and now the family is forced to defend themselves against an unexpected enemy seeking revenge.

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

• La Jill Hunt brings her own fanbase and unique touch to the novel.

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

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

ISBN 13: 9781601620880, 400pp p/b, £14.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

FULL FIGURED 12

Carl Weber Presents Full Figured Series #12 Hunt, La Jill & Phillips, C.N

’The Biggest Loser’ by La Jill Hunt: Zenobia is already reeling from a miscarriage when a revelation from her on again/off again boyfriend breaks her heart. In need of a place to stay and low on self-esteem, she leans on her friends. When an opportunity presents itself, Zen takes a leap of faith that just might change her life. ‘Lusting for a Big Girl’ by C. N. Phillips: Teeka thinks her romance with Keelan is headed in the right direction, until Keelan claims he’s not ready for a deeper relationship with Teeka because of her weight. Teeka’s heartbroken, but it doesn’t take long for her to discover that Keelan has been keeping a secret from her.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The 12th book in the Full Figured series.

• Great for fans of Brenda Hampton or Lutishia Lovely.

• Readers will love the empowering stories of women thriving in the workplace.

ISBN 13: 9781601621092, 384pp p/b, £6.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

JAYLIN: A NAUGHTY AFTERMATH Naughty Series Hampton, Brenda

Nokea has finally found true love, while Jaylin remains on the outside. He could never imagine Nokea falling out of love with him - and in love with someone else.

Everyone struggles to stay in their own lane, even Scorpio, who is preparing herself to walk down the aisle. Before that can happen, she desires one final night with Jaylin. But one night can be a game changer, and their heated sex session concludes with a bang when Scorpio’s billionaire gangster fiance, Mario, gets suspicious. Scorpio is way in over her head, and so is Nokea, who gets blindsided by a twist that no one sees coming.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The continuation of Brenda Hampton’s Naughty series, which has a large and loyal fanbase.

• Jaylin picks up the story three years after the original series ended and features plenty of new, gripping drama!

• Jaylin is a character readers can’t help but fall in love with, despite his questionable bad boy morals.

• Brenda Hampton is a big name in the urban fiction world and has appeared on New York Times bestsellers lists.

ISBN 13: 9781945855887, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

RENEE: ALL HAIL THE QUEEN Davis, Brandie

Molested by her stepfather and verbally abused by her mother, Renee channelled her pain into passion and became the most ruthless queen-pin New York has ever seen. Haunted by her past and unable to let go of what was, she struggles to achieve inner peace while inflicting mayhem on the streets of New York.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Great for fans Nikki Turner and Treasure Hernandez.

• Readers will love Brandie Davis’ dramatic storylines.

• Brandie Davis is an up-and-coming author, with previous self-published titles.

ISBN 13: 9781945855986, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

SHOT THROUGH THE HEART Bam, Ms.

After the end of her relationship with DonTravious, Nicole Evans thinks her prayers have been with the arrival of Kendrick Taylor - until he leaves her more broken and alone than she’s ever felt. Mourning the love she’s lost, Nicole has resigned herself to the fact that she will be alone forever. Jeremiah gives his all to rising R&B star Mia King. Then, with one fateful trip to Texas, he discovers that everything he thought he knew about Mia was a lie. Now, Jeremiah is richer than ever, but his heart is cold. That is, until one business encounter leads him straight into the arms of a woman he thinks is certifiably crazy.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of Mary B. Morrison and Racquel Williams.

• Readers will love Ms. Bam’s vivid and complex characters.

• Ms. Bam is a fresh new voice for Urban Books.

ISBN 13: 9781601621085, 384pp p/b, £6.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

ARCHIE’S BIG BOOK VOL. 5 Action Adventure Archie Superstars

The latest in an all-new series of deluxe paperbacks featuring the classic Archie stories in-and-out of Riverdale. This series is the best place to discover the origins of these characters right in time for their appearances on the Riverdale TV show, now streaming on Netflix. Get ready for the most explosive adventures ever to hit Riverdale! When villains threaten the town, only one man can stop them. His name is Andrews... Archie Andrews! Dive right into this batch of tales filled with danger and excitement!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Riverdale TV show, streaming now on Netflix, has caused the Archie universe to surge in popularity.

• The show has introduced Archie and the gang to a new generation who are thirsty for more great Archie content!

• Includes fun anecdotes and historical highlights for readers wanting to know more about the Riverdale characters.

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

ISBN 13: 9781682558850, 304pp p/b, £16.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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GRAPHIC NOVELS Graphic Novel

BETTY AND ME VOL. 1 Archie Comics Presents...

Archie Superstars

The first of a chronological collection Betty stories!

For 200 issues, Riverdale’s favourite girl-next-door had her own spotlight series. In the first volume of this collection, check out Betty’s adventures alongside the whole gang!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Betty Cooper is one of the most popular characters in Riverdale and this new series is entirely focused on her!

• Betty is beloved by diehard Archie fans and a new generation of followers who’ve been watching Riverdale on Netflix.

• All stories are in full colour and feature some of Archie Comics top artists and writers.

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

ISBN 13: 9781682558898, 224pp p/b, £9.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

BEAR’S TOOTH VOL. 3 Werner Yann & Henriet, Alain

Graphic Novel

MIGHTY CRUSADERS VOL. 1, THE Flynn, Ian

A throw-down with a prehistoric terror in the heart of Washington D.C. sets the stage for the dramatic return of a wayward hero! Meanwhile, half a world away, a sinister plan begins to awaken an ancient evil! PLUS: Riverdale High’s new substitute teacher is very odd. Snubbed by the scientific community, he plans his revenge - on the students of Riverdale High! It’s going to take a team of people with some mighty powers to stop him.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A brand new series featuring the superheroes who inhabit the Archie universe!

• Hardcore Archie fans can see two favourite super teams meet up for the first time in Archie history!

• The Archie universe is enjoying a revival thanks to the Riverdale TV show, streaming now on Netflix.

• Part of this story is set in Riverdale high school, a place new Archie fans have come to know and love.

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

ISBN 13: 9781682558577, 120pp p/b, £10.99 Published by DARK CIRCLE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

April 1945. The Third Reich is collapsing. In Berlin, surrounded by Soviet troops, a small aircraft lands under enemy fire. Daring pilot Hanna Reitsch escorts an important officer to Hitler’s bunker - and is granted an audience with the Fuhrer, from which she emerges visibly upset. Meanwhile, in a German hospital in the countryside, Max comes to after a long coma. His task remains the same: to kill Hanna. But what new mission has she been given?

KEY SELLING POINTS • A story of love, friendship and betrayal against the backdrop of the Second World War. • Winner of several awards, including the 2014 Angouleme Festival’s Secondary School Pupils Award.

• Inspired by historical characters, such as Hanna Reitsch or ‘Wild Bill’ Donovan.

• A dynamic and realistic style, equally at ease with close-ups on faces as with aerial dogfights.

ISBN 13: 9781849183512, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

TRENT VOL. 4: THE VALLEY OF FEAR LEO & Rodolphe

Trent’s superior tasks him with helping a lady who came to the police to report the disappearance of her husband. The sergeant is stunned to discover the woman he is still in love with: Agnes. Her husband is the manager of a railway construction site far to the northwest, and he hasn’t been heard from in weeks.

Worse, his last letters spoke of a mysterious danger threatening the camp. The pair go to investigate...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A story set in the other, too often overlooked country of the American frontier: Canada.

• The creator of The Worlds of Aldebaran, teamed up for the first time with his partner on Kenya and Namibia.

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

ISBN 13: 9781849183949, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

ALIENS: DUST TO DUST Hardman, Gabriel

A mother and son bound by a shared terror - separated by an implacable alien force! A spaceship that should carry them away from the fear becomes a deathtrap from which escape seems impossible! The Trono colony on LV-871 is under attack. Emergency evacuations are ordered. Twelve-year-old Maxon and his mom face the most terrifying creatures in the galaxy... Aliens!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on the massively popular cult classic Alien movies.

• With the recent release of Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant (2017) the extraterrestial franchise is in full swing.

• A Hugo-award winning storyteller, Hardman is acclaimed for storyboarding The Dark Knight Rises, Inception and more.

• In the vein of Dead Orbit, delivers the reins of the Aliens universe to a standout creator for their own distinct take.

• Takes Aliens back to its horror roots, with a terrifying coming-of-age story told from a child’s perspective.

ISBN 13: 9781506707921, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER - TEAM AVATAR TALES Yang, Gene Luen; Scheidt, Dave; Goetter, Sara & Koertge, Ron

Journey with Team Avatar as they rescue a pumpkin farmer waylaid by monsters, go undercover in the Fire Nation, help an old rival with a hair-raising problem, and reflect on what it means to save the world in this comics anthology.

Featuring the work of an all-star cast of creators including Gene Luen Yang (Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South), Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Ron Koertge (Vampire Planet), Dave Scheidt (Dreamworks Trolls, Wrapped Up), Sara Goetter (Dungeon Critters, Boozle) and more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features brand new short stories set in the highly popular and critically acclaimed world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

• With Nickelodean’s Airbender sequel The Legend of Korra having concluded in 2014, fans are eager for new material.

• Avatar Tales features the drawings of award winning Gene Luen Yang whose work is hugely popular among the Avatar fandom.

• Avatar fans will enjoy a chance to revisit some of their favourite characters including Aang, Zuko, Katara and Sokka.

• Includes never before collected short stories ‘Rebound’, ‘Shells’ and ‘Sisters’.

ISBN 13: 9781506707938, 80pp p/b, £9.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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GRAPHIC NOVELS Graphic Novel

BLACK HAMMER VOL. 3: AGE OF DOOM PART ONE

Lemire, Jeff; D’Israeli; Stewart, Dave & Robins, Clem Picking up immediately where we left off - Lucy Weber has become the new Black Hammer and right as she’s about to reveal to our heroes how they got stuck on the farm and can escape she vanishes. Now our new Black Hammer finds herself trapped in a gritty world filled with punk rock detectives, emo gods, anthropomorphic humans, absurdist heroes, and many more weirdos, in mad world in which there is no escape! Collects Black Hammer: Age of Doom #1-5.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collecting comics from the critically acclaimed Black Hammer, Eisner-award winner for Best New Series in 2017.

• Black Hammer: Age of Doom, is the much anticipated continuation of the Black Hammer series.

• Black Hammer made a huge splash in the comics book world as a metafictional take on superhero multiverses.

• Has received stand-out praise from the likes of Scott Snyder and Mike Mignola.

• The Black Hammer universe continues to grow with it’s ‘From the World of Black Hammer’ spin-off titles.

ISBN 13: 9781506703893, 136pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH VOLUME 4 Mignola, Mike; Arcudi, John et al

The B.P.R.D. continues to lead the defence against the apocalyptic Ogdru Hem from Japan to America, as the team splits up and Kate is possessed. Howards and a team of agents find themselves attempting to liberate a small town that holds secrets from Howards’ hyperborean past. This hardcover edition collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth volumes 10-11, and 14 plus bonus material.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Combining horror, mystery and action/adventure in a seamless blend - B.P.R.D. is for comics fans of all kinds.

• The critically acclaimed Hellboy saga is hugely popular and retains a legion following of diehard fans.

• The hotly anticipated Hellboy reboot starring Stranger Things’ David Harbour is set to hit theatres in 2019.

• Written by Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola, one of the biggest names in the comic book world.

• Perfect collection for existing fans wanting to revisit the series or new readers looking for an entry into the Hellboy.

ISBN 13: 9781506706542, 408pp h/b, £29.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

BLACKWOOD

Dorkin, Evan & Fish, Veronica

When four teenagers with haunted pasts enrol in Blackwood College - a school that trains students in the occult - their desire to enhance their supernatural abilities and bond with others is hampered by an undead dean’s curse, ghosts in their dorm, a mischievous twoheaded mummy-chimp, a plague of mutant insects, and the discovery of an ancient evil that forces our heroes to undergo a crash course in the occult for the sake of the world. Collects issues #1-#4 of the series, a bonus sketchbook section, pinups by Becky Cloonan, Tyler Crook, Stacey Lee, and Declan Shavely & Jordie Bellaire!

KEY SELLING POINTS • From celebrated cartoonist, Evan Dorkin, six-time Eisner-award winner including for Best Writer.

• An original horror-comedy from a creator acclaimed for his talent in writing humour and tragedy alike.

• Set in the same universe as the Eisner-award winning Beasts of Burden.

• Will appeal to fans of the classic horror comedies that inspired it like Return of the Living Dead.

• Buffy meets Harry Potter in this original take on the wizarding school trope.

ISBN 13: 9781506707426, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

MODERN FANTASY

Roberts, Rafer; Kelly, Collin & Gudsnuk, Kristen

In the city of God’s Helm, built ages ago under the shadow of the crystalline Sky Castle, Humans and Orcs have terrible Tinder hookups, Beholders and Gelatinous Cubes run Fortune 500 companies, and New Wave Dwarves wait tables at trendy Hobgoblin bistros. A young Ranger woman who came to the city with dreams of adventure, her drug dealing reptilian wizard roommate, and her boisterous Dwarf maiden BFF embark on a modern day quest to save the world while struggling to keep their crappy day jobs and pay off their student loans.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An Adventure Time style genre-mash for the mature fantasy fan.

• Will resonate massively with twentysomething audiences and anyone faced with the everyday struggles of modern life.

• Takes inspiration from the hugely popular Dungeons & Dragons, sword-and-sorcery style fantasy.

• Illustrated by the creator of the popular Henchgirl (Dark Horse Originals, 2017).

• A commentary on the life of a Millennial but with a uniquely original and hilarious set-up.

ISBN 13: 9781506707518, 112pp p/b, £12.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

RING OF THE NIBELUNG Russell, P. Craig

Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, while the lives of great warriors are ruined, and murder after murder is committed in the name of love and gold. It’s the epic as it was meant to be read. This new high point in Russell’s distinguished career as a true artist’s artist includes behind-the-scenes production art, notes on the adaptation by the artist, and high res scans of the original art. Collects The Ring of the Nibelung Volumes 1 and 2.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An Eisner-award winning series from Eisner and Harvey award-winning artist and writer P. Craig Russel.

• Described as his ‘magnum opus’, Ring of the Nibelung is the titular work of critically acclaimed creator.

• An ‘ultimate high-fantasy saga’ according to Neil Gaiman, will appeal to fans of fantasy epics like LotR & Wheel of Time.

• Acclaimed for his lavish artwork, this is a superb collection of some of Russel’s best illustrations.

• An ideal collectors’ item, this deluxe volume contains behind-the-scenes production art and notes by the artist himself.

ISBN 13: 9781506709192, 448pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

TOMB RAIDER VOLUME 4: INFERNO

Lanzing, Jackson; Holden, PJ & Atiyeh, Michael

Lara succeeds in hunting down Trinity to a remote outpost in Antarctica amidst the cold and darkness of the seemingly isolated land. Seeking to discover the mystery within the icy tomb before Trinity can exploit it, Lara faces a new adversary who is more cunning and more prepared than Lara has encountered in the past.

In order to stop the terror Trinity is about to release, Lara must face the conflict residing within herself and decide once and for all how far she’s willing to go, and what she’s willing to let go of in the process.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on one of video-gaming’s most iconic characters, Lara Croft.

• Continues the story of the hugely popular Tomb Raider (2013) and Rise of Tomb Raider (2015) video games.

• The rebooted Tomb Raider video games series has collectively sold over 18 million copies worldwide.

• Newly announced sequel Shadow of the Tomb Raider is set to be released in September 2018.

• Tomb Raider made its rebooted box office debut in March 2018, grossing over £200 million worldwide.

ISBN 13: 9781506705033, 104pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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WITCHFINDER VOLUME 5: THE GATES OF HEAVEN Mignola, Mike & Gudsnuk, Kristen

A series of occult events mystifies the man known as the Witchfinder, but even more surprising is the revelation that he is not alone in exploring the paranormal in London.

When a personal invitation arrives from the palace, Sir Edward Grey is pulled even deeper into underground supernatural exploration alongside new allies in the race to stop a mad scientist from destroying London in his pursuit of mystical power. This volume collects Witchfinder: The Gates of Heaven #1-#5 plus bonus material.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A tie-in spin off to the hugely popular Hellboy saga, that retains a legion following of diehard fans.

• This is the latest instalment in the acclaimed Witchfinder series that began back in 2009.

• The hotly anticipated Hellboy reboot starring Stranger Thing’s David Harbour is set to hit theatres in 2019.

• Written by Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola, widely regarded as one of the best comics creators living.

• For lovers of all things mystical and occult done in Mignola’s classic art and story style.

ISBN 13: 9781506706832, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

WORLD OF TANKS: CITADEL

Ennis, Garth; Holden, P. J & Atiyeh, Michael

Inspired by the online game World of Tanks, two tank crews-one German, one Soviet-fight for survival in the mighty Battle of Kursk, in this action-packed story of armoured combat in World War II. A Russian tank crew begins an unwelcome mission in a very unwelcome Matilda tank, and soon find themselves at odds with both the war and each other. Meanwhile, two German tankers find themselves deep behind enemy lines - cut off, on their own, and without their beloved Panzer IV. KEY SELLING POINTS • Based in the world of the hugely popular World of Tanks MMO, which boasts 140 million players worldwide.

• World of Tanks is one of the highest grossing MMOs on the market, beating out even World of Warcraft!

• Penned by Eisner-award winning writer Garth Ennis this is a gripping WW2 tale.

• A must have title for World of Tanks fans and anyone who enjoys an explosive war story.

ISBN 13: 9781506707525, 120pp p/b, £14.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

COMICS JOURNAL #303, THE The New Mainstream Groth, Gary; Casey, RJ & Valenti, Kristy

This issue of the renowned Comics Journal, the first in its new twice-a-year format, covers the ‘new mainstream’ in American comics - how the marketplace and overall perception of the medium has drastically shifted since the ‘graphic novel boom’ of the early 2000s and massive hits like Persepolis and Fun Home. It also includes sketchbook pages from French-born cartoonist Antoine Cosse, an introduction to homoerotic gag cartoons out of the U.S. Navy, cartoonist Ben Passmore’s examination of the role art and comics, and much more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the first new issue of the award-winning Comics Journal in 6 years.

• It explores the new mainstream in American comics and how the boom of the early 2000’s changed the comics landscape.

• The Comics Journal is not only award-winning, it is also internationally acclaimed.

• Writing in the Times, Jonathan Ross called it ‘the only widely-read and serious publication of comic-book criticism.’

• It has perhaps never been more relevant - comics are now studied at university level and as a popular PhD subject.

ISBN 13: 9781683961710, 160pp p/b, £12.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

ETERNAUT, THE

Oesterheld, Hector German & Lopez, Francisco Solano

This seminal Latin American comic book originally appeared as weekly instalments from 1957-59. Juan Salvo, the inimitable protagonist, along with his friend Professor Favalli and the tenacious metal-worker Franco, face what appears to be a nuclear accident, but quickly turns out to be something much bigger than they had imagined. Cold War tensions, aliens of all sizes, space and time travel - this one has it all.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new English-language edition of this seminal Latin American comic classic.

• The comic is so powerful its main character has become an iconic symbol of rebellion in South America.

• Salvo is seen as an equivalent figure to Che Guevara; his portrait still appears on walls & subways.

• In the vein of the classic EC Comics but with a markedly more political edge, like Barefoot Gen or Footnotes in Gaza.

• First printing received much widespread acclaim from outlets such as Booklist, Paste, The Guardian, and the A.V. Club.

ISBN 13: 9781606998502, 368pp h/b, £41.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

MARTIAN MONSTER AND OTHER STORIES, THE Kamen, Jack & Feldstein, Al

When Jack Kamen’s wholesome approach to comics storytelling conspired with Al Feldstein’s delightfully deceptive scripts, the result was futuristic fantasies and high-tech romances that veer suddenly out of control.

Kamen delights in bringing Feldstein’s wicked imagination to graphic life in these mostly-pulpy stories, but it’s not all sex and self-deception. There’s surprisingly sharp social and political commentary, as well, with stories that foreshadow the threat of climate change as well as contemporary philosophical debates about the perils and morality of artificial intelligence.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest in Fantagraphics’ New York Times bestselling series collecting classic EC comics.

• Not only are these editions insanely beautiful, they are a valuable historical resource for comics fans.

• Blends pulpy sci-fi with sharp social and political commentary, such as views on AI and climate change.

• Jack Kamen and Al Feldstein are two of the most iconic comic book creators of their era, known for EC and Mad. • Other books in the EC reissue series are also available from Turnaround, ideal for collectors and general comics fans.

ISBN 13: 9781683961680, 160pp h/b, £24.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

NOW 5

The New Comics Anthology Reynolds, Eric

Debuting in 2017 to widespread acclaim, including a 2018 Eisner Award nomination for Best Anthology, this fifth issue of Now continues the mission already established: to present over 120 pages of all new short comics fiction by a diverse cast of established and upand-coming talent from around the globe, providing the best cross-section of contemporary comics under one cover, and at a price that can’t be beat.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A fresh and critically acclaimed anthology from Fantagraphics that has already received widespread commercial success.

• Features a pick ‘n mix of some of the best in contemporary cartoons, with an emphasis on diverse, experimental talent.

• Will appeal to fans of literary graphic novels and shorter graphic fiction, as well as comics and illustration fans.

• Published three times a year at an affordable price.

ISBN 13: 9781683961697, 120pp p/b, £8.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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DIOSAMANTE

Jodorowsky, Alejandro & Gal, Jean-Claude

The Kingdom of Arhas is clenched in the iron fist of Queen Diosamante. This pitiless queen is known as much for her cruelty as for her incredible beauty.

This is why mighty warriors do not hesitate to throw themselves into fatal combat, whose only aim is to share one night of love with the legendary Diosamante... only to be killed by her very hands at the time of the winter solstice.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by internationally renowned writer and filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky.

• A fantasy tale with themes of sex, violence, war, spirituality, good and evil, and love.

• Features a strong female protagonist.

ISBN 13: 9781594658501, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

NEW LIFE

Betaucourt, Xavier & Marchat, Yannick

With his son grown and his marriage dissolving, Xavier, a 48-year old writer, finds himself deep in the heart of a mid-life crisis. Setting out on his own, he finds emotional freedom and true independence.

When he meets Leah, a young and vibrant artist, he rediscovers the beauty of unexpected love. Together they set out to lead a life of spontaneity and youthful adventure. When Leah becomes pregnant, Xavier quickly realises that his life has indeed started over, just not in the way he expected.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A romantic, touching, and uplifting story about new beginnings, new love, and parenthood.

• Themes include romantic love, parental love, self-discovery, the pursuit of happiness, and dealing with the unexpected.

• Will appeal to fans of Daytripper by Gabriel Ba, Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli, and work by Adrian Tomine.

ISBN 13: 9781594657566, 128pp p/b, £13.99 Published by HUMANOIDS - LIFE DRAWN Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

PHILIP K. DICK

A Comics Biography Queyssi, Laurent & Marchesi, Mauro

One of the greatest writers in science fiction history, Philip K. Dick is mostly remembered for such works as Blade Runner, Minority Report, and Total Recall. His dark, fascinating work centred on alternate universes and shifting realities in worlds often governed by monopolistic corporations and authoritarian governments. His own life story seems a tussle with reality, cycling through five marriages and becoming increasingly disjointed with fits of paranoia and hallucinations fuelled by abuse of drugs meant to stabilise him. His dramatic story is presented unvarnished in this biography.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Philip K. Dick is best known for successful works such as, Blade Runner, Minority Report, and Total Recall.

• Dick’s work often explores worlds governed by monopolistic corporations and authoritarian governments.

• A bold graphic biogragraphy that presents Dick’s story, unvarnished.

ISBN 13: 9781681121918, 144pp h/b, £20.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

RADICAL AMERICA KOMIKS

Shelton, Gilbert; Buhle, Paul & Kinney, Jay

Radical America, a journal affiliated with Students for a Democratic Society published a memorable ‘underground comix’ edition in 1969. Its principal artist and editor, Gilbert Shelton, whose Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers would be enjoyed in many editions across the world, brought to the project his Texas pals Frank Stack and Jack Jaxon. Also on hand, among others, were Chicago comics innovators Jay Lynch and Skip Williamson. Together, these and other contributors issued a veritable artistic manifesto: a new vernacular art had arrived! A half century after its original appearance, Radical America Komiks retains its rebellious spirit and its rollicking humour.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A reprint of the original 1969 volume, to celebrate its 50 anniversary.

• Created by Gilbert Shelton, best-known for later works Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers and Wonder Wart-Hog. • With expansive and illuminating foreword and introduction by Jay Kinney and Paul Buhle.

• A treasury of radical artists from the 60s and 70s.

ISBN 13: 9781629635675, 64pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Manga

GOLOSSEUM 5 Baba, Yasushi

Scientists discover a new material that renders people immune to all existing weapons. But these ‘peacemakers’ instead transform world war into a martial-arts free-for-all! Rasputin plots with Russian President Putinov to control the global supply.

Opposing them are the unstoppable Axe Bogan, a certain master in a jumpsuit from China, and a slew of other muscular heroes!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Yasushi Baba is gaining a strong following amongst manga fans in Japan for his contributions to the

comedy manga field.

• Features parodies of prominent figures from politics and the entertainment industry such as Vladamir Putin.

• Several popular wrestlers from both America and Japan make parody appearances.

• Professional wrestling is currently experiencing a renaissance in the UK with a thriving independent scene.

• Japanese pro-wrestling is particularly popular with current wrestling fans.

ISBN 13: 9781632367396, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

GRAND BLUE DREAMING 4 Yoshioka, Kimitake & Inoue, Kenji

The hit comedy manga comes to print by popular demand! Swimsuits! Ramen! Dumb jokes! Beer!

Uncomfortable nudity! A boy heads off to college in a seaside town, and stumbles into the Grand Blue Dive Shop - a place full of beautiful female divers, noodleobsessed jocks and various other lovable bastards. A tale of coming of age surrounded by beer, bums and the Grand Blue!

KEY SELLING POINTS • This series has been in high demand for an English language adaptation with it’s previous digital release being a big hit.

• Kenji Inoue is the original creator of Baka and Test which was adapted into two popular anime series.

• Kimitake Yoshioka illustrated the manga adaptation of the hit light novel and anime series Amagi Brilliant Park.

• An anime adaptation is set for release in July 2018.

ISBN 13: 9781632367402, 192pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SAILOR MOON ETERNAL EDITION 3 Takeuchi, Naoko

Graphic Novel - Manga

YAMADA-KUN AND THE SEVEN WITCHES 17-18 Yoshikawa , Miki

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 extralong 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: 9781632361547, 300pp p/b, £24.00 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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: 9781632365842, 208pp p/b, £14.50 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

Graphic Novel - Manga

SEVEN DEADLY SINS 30, 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: 9781632367419, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

WAITING FOR SPRING 10 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: 9781632367426, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

APOSIMZ, VOLUME 2 Nihei, Tsutomu

The 200,000 KM diameter artificial celestial body of APOSIMZ. Most of its volume is its core space, which is covered by a superstructural shell. Fifty centuries ago, the people who lost a war against the core lost their right to reside legitimately in APOSIMZ, and were left behind on the extremely cold surface. They face the spreading Frame disease. And aggressive automatons which appear frequently on the ruins level. Yet even so, somehow people survive.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tsutomu Nihei is one of the most respected creators working in the sci-fi manga genre.

• His previous series BLAME! (Vertical) and Biomega (Viz Media) have been bestsellers worldwide.

• The series is currently being digitally published by Kodansha simultaneously with its Japanese release.

• Nihei has also worked on major western properties such as Halo (Microsoft) and Wolverine (Marvel).

• Knights of Sidonia and BLAME! have recently been adapted into anime productions on Netflix.

ISBN 13: 9781947194441, 0pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

MARVEL PLATINUM: THE DEFINITIVE X-MEN REDUX

Lee, Stan; Claremont, Chris; Kirby, Jack; Byrne, John et al

Children of the Atom. Mutants born with amazing powers that forever set them apart from the rest of humanity. Sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them - they are the X-Men. Since their debut in 1963, the X-Men have gone on to become one of Marvel’s greatest comic franchises, spawning innumerable comics, toys, TV series and movies!

This winter the X-Men return in their ELEVENTH blockbuster Marvel movie - X-Men: Dark Phoenix!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The X-Men are one of Marvel’s most popular teams!

• X-Men: Dark Phoenix, released 2nd November 2018, is set to be a winter box office smash!

• The all-star cast includes Michael Fassbender James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult and Sophie Turner.

• Includes Marvel Universe entry for the X-Men and the Phoenix Force.

ISBN 13: 9781846539312, 296pp p/b, £17.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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MARVEL PREMIUM EDITION: WOLVERINE Old Man Logan Millar, Mark & McNiven, Steve

Fifty years in the future, America is a wasteland ruled by despotic supervillain fiefdoms. Since our heroes fell, what happened to Wolverine has remained a mystery - in his place stands an old man, named Logan. Though content just to care for his family, when his new life is threatened, Logan must travel across this strange new America on a mission to secure his future and rediscover his past.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Wolverine: Old Man Logan has been a best-seller since its first publication in 2008!

• Now fans can enjoy this landmark story in a deluxe hard cover packed with ALLNEW and EXCLUSIVE CONTENT! • Written by Mark Millar (Civil War, Kick Ass, The Ultimates).

• Illustrated by fan-favourite Steve McNiven (Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy, New Avengers).

ISBN 13: 9781846539107, 396pp h/b, £17.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL

Stohl, Margaret & Pacheco, Carlos

Carol Danvers was just a girl from the Boston suburbs until a chance encounter with a Kree hero gave her incredible super-powers. Now, she’s a leader in the Avengers and the commander of Alpha Flight. But what if there were more to the story? When crippling anxiety attacks put her on the side lines in the middle of a fight, Carol finds herself reliving memories of a life she thought was far behind her. You can’t outrun where you’re from - and sometimes, you have to go home again. But there are skeletons in Captain Marvel’s closet - and what she discovers will change her world.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Captain Marvel will debut in her solo Captain Marvel movie (8th March 2019), and will return in Avengers 4.

• Beautiful hard cover edition with leatherette cover.

• Written by best-selling author Margaret Stohl - Beautiful Creatures, Icons, Black Widow.

• Illustrated by Carlos Pacheco - Age of Ultron, Avengers Forever, Captain America, X-Men. ISBN 13: 9781846539503, 132pp h/b, £17.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

TONY STARK: IRON MAN Slott, Dan & Schitti, Valerio

From the cusp of tomorrow’s dreams to the forefront of imagination, one man always soars on the cutting edge of adventure! You know his name. Tony Stark is Iron Man! And Iron Man is an idea. Always changing.

Always evolving. An idea without limit! Collecting Tony Stark Iron Man #1-6.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Iron Man was the first Marvel hero to launch the phenomenally successful Marvel Cinematic Universe.

• Robert Downey Jr will reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in Avengers 4, due for release 3rd May 2019.

• Written by acclaimed comic scribe Dan Slott - Amazing Spider Man. • Illustrated by fan-favourite Valerio Schitti - Guardians of the Galaxy.

ISBN 13: 9781846539497, 133pp h/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

VENOM: FIRST HOST Costa, Mike & Bagley, Mark

Before the Amazing Spider-Man... before... Venom... there was the First Host! And that first host has returned in need of Venom’s help ‘ only by reuniting can the two avert cosmic ruin! Can Eddie Brock and the symbiote trust one another long enough to save the galaxy, or will the First Host prove to be Venom’s undoing?! Collecting: Venom: First Host #1-6.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Venom is arguably Spider-Man’s deadliest foe and possibly his most popular villain!

• The Venom solo movie, starring Tom Hardy (Inception, Dunkirk) as Eddie Brock, AKA Venom, is set for release 5th October • Written by popular comic writer Mike Costa - Amazing Spider-Man. • Illustrated by fan-favourite artist, Mark Bagley - Amazing Spider Man, Ultimate Spider Man. ISBN 13: 9781846539527, 132pp h/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Children’s Picture Books - KS0-1

HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A BATH In Five Easy Steps Winstanley, Nicola

Step one: fill the bath. Step two: put the cat in the bath. Step three: put shampoo on the cat.

Step four: rinse the cat. Step five: dry the cat.

Seems simple, right? One problem: the cat has no intention of doing any of these things. Watch as the steps keep changing, the cat keeps escaping, the girl keeps eating cookies, and the mess keeps escalating. Soon it’s not just the cat who needs a bath - it’s the whole house!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Easy to read text perfect for reading beginners and a great story time read-aloud.

• Readers will love the adorable illustrations.

• From an award-winning writer and an award-winning illustrator.

ISBN 13: 9780735263543, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS1

GRANDPA STOPS A WAR

A Paul Robeson Story Robeson, Susan & Brown, Rod (illus)

Based on the true story of Paul Robeson’s visit to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War, comes this recollection of his bravery and activism by his granddaughter, Susan Robeson, with her debut book.

When Susan was a child her father and grandfather told her family stories over and over. Grandpa Paul was a great man, a singer with a deep and rumbling voice, a man of peace and principle who worried about the safety of the children and families living in countries at war. Though it was dangerous, Robeson went to Spain and travelled to the front lines of the war (in a Buick!). There, he asked the soldiers to set up speakers facing the fighters on both sides of the battlefield. And then he sang... With gorgeous illustrations from the fine artist Rod Brown, When Grandpa Stops A War celebrates the activism and achievements of the great Paul Robeson, and shows readers the power of art in times of discord and war.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Robeson was a towering figure in the civil rights movement and a renowned peace activist, singer and actor.

• Shows the power of art (and song) to bring peace.

• Susan Robeson’s first children’s picture book.

• A documentary film about Paul Robeson by the author is in production.

• Important book for teaching children a greater understanding of war and resolution.

ISBN 13: 9781609808822, 32pp h/b, £13.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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UNBELIEVABLY SCARY THING THAT HAPPENED IN HUGGABIE FALLS, THE Cece, Adam & Weldon, Andrew (illus)

Kipp Kindle, Tobias Treachery and Cymphany Chan live in Huggabie Falls, the weirdest town on Earth, so weirdness is pretty normal for them. But when unbelievably scary things start to happen, even Kipp, Tobias and Cymphany have trouble believing what’s going on. Why is everyone running away from their worst fears and where did those fears suddenly appear from? How can a dinosaur that doesn’t even exist be about to chomp Cymphany in two? And is the evil Felonious Dark reformed like he says he is, or is he the one behind the unbelievably scary happenings?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Book 2 in the Huggabie Falls Trilogy.

• Illustrated throughout by acclaimed cartoonist Andrew Weldon.

• A laugh-out-loud madcap adventure for middle-grade readers that turns weirdness upside down.

• Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and David Walliams.

ISBN 13: 9781925773019, 224pp p/b, £6.99 Published by TEXT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Children’s Fiction - KS1

MISS MINK

Life Lessons for a Cat Countess Hill, Janet

Miss Marcella Mink and sixty-seven of her favourite feline friends live happily in her big house by the sea. But there was a time when Miss Mink was not so happy. When Miss Mink created her own business - a feline-friendly cruise company for cat lovers and their furry companions - she no longer had time or energy for herself or her friends. For advice she turned to her cats, who always seemed so happy, healthy, well-rounded, well-groomed and well-rested. Collected here are Miss Mink’s twenty cat-approved lessons, from the benefits of a good grooming and an afternoon nap to valuable advice on friendship and diet.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A must-have for young cat lovers.

• Kids will love the playful illustrations filled with humorous details.

• Miss Mink’s lessons will appeal to fans of the Robert Fulgham classic All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.

• Great for children, but also an excellent gift book for adult cat fans.

ISBN 13: 9781770499225, 48pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Non-Fiction - KS1

ZAP! NIKOLA TESLA TAKES CHARGE Kulling, Monica & Slavin, Bill

In 1884, Croatian Nikola Tesla arrived in New York with a letter of introduction to Thomas Edison. Upon meeting, Edison sent Tesla to fix the SS Oregon as a test and was so astounded that he offered Tesla a job at his factory. Tesla and Edison had different views about electricity; Tesla wanted to develop an alternate current while Edison wanted to stick to the direct current system. Mistreated by Edison, he quit and met George Westinghouse, who also thought that alternating current was the way to light up America. He gave Tesla a job and in 1896 they built a generator at Niagara Falls that sent power as far as Buffalo, New York.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is the final nonfiction picture book in the successful Great Idea series.

• Curriculum connection potential for KS1 history, science, and technology classes.

• Bill Slavin’s intricate pen-and-ink colour illustrations bring Tesla and his work to life.

• The easy to read text and inspiring message make this a great title for young readers.

ISBN 13: 9780735264816, 32pp p/b, £5.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

STAR WARS: PIRATE’S PRICE Anders, Lou & Wu, Annie

An exciting tale about Han and Chewie and their adventures in the Millennium Falcon with the pirate Hondo.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of Flight of the Falcon program, a multiplepublisher initiative designed to engage kids across multiple formats.

• Each book in the program features a map that shows every book in the program which must be read to get the full story.

• Features Han and Chewie, as well as Hondo Ohnaka, a fan-favourite character from The Clone Wars and Rebels.

• Ties in directly to Galaxy’s Edge, depicting the cantina, the Falcon, and ‘Hondo Ohnaka’s Transport Solutions.’

• Lou Anders is an award-winning author who actively interacts with his audience.

ISBN 13: 9781368041515, 224pp h/b, £10.99 Published by DISNEY LUCASFILM PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

A CIRCLE OF ELEPHANTS A Companion Novel Dinerstein, Eric

From the author of What Elephants Know, a 2017 ALA Notable Children’s Book and winner of the 2017 South Asia Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, comes this stunning companion novel about the complex relationship between people and nature coexisting in the Borderlands of 1970s Nepal.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Author’s debut novel received strong industry support including praise from educators and the environmental communit • Dinerstein is the Director of biodiversity and Wildlife solutions at RESOLVE. • Raises cultural and environmental awareness while also tackling tough topics of poaching, ethics, poverty and more.

• Dinerstein is also the former chief scientist and vice president for conservation science at the World Wildlife Fund.

ISBN 13: 9781368016582, 288pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

CLICK’D

Stone, Tamara Ireland

Allie Navarro can’t wait to show her best friends the app she built at CodeGirls summer camp. Click’d pairs users based on common interests and sends them on a fun (and occasionally rule-breaking) scavenger hunt to find each other. And it’s a hit. But when Allie discovers a glitch that threatens to expose everyone’s secrets, she has to figure out how to make things right.

Can Allie fix her app, stop it from doing any more damage, and win back the friends it hurt - all before she steps on stage to present Click’d to the judges at the youth coding competition?

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

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

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

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

ISBN 13: 9781484799246, 208pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT Children’s Fiction - KS2

EXTREMELY HIGH TIDE!, THE Fox, Kir & Coats, M. Shelley

Talise knows more about the ocean than any kid in Topsea.

Any adult, too. As the best - and only - bathymetrist in Topsea, Talise is able to predict important things about the sea, like the next tide (Severely Low with a threat of Wildcard) or the arrival of Seaweed Season. What she can’t predict, however, are her classmates’ behaviours.

Sometimes it’s as if they’re speaking different languages...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Secrets of Topsea series combines classic bestsellers like The Magic School Bus series and Roald Dahl’s works.

• Perfect for both rabid and reluctant readers, the use of vignettes, news updates etc. is a fun approach to storytelling.

• With unforgettable landmarks like the bottomless cove, and the endless pier, the town of Topsea comes alive on the page.

• The children at Topsea School are always up for an adventure, presenting an engaging display for readers.

• Rachel Sanson’s whimsical and humorous art brings the topsy-turvy world of Topsea to life.

ISBN 13: 9781368000291, 208pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

FRIENDLY TOWN THAT’S ALMOST ALWAYS BY THE OCEAN!, A Fox, Kir & Coats, M. Shelley

In this town, the coves are bottomless and the pier has no end in sight. There’s a high tide and a low tide... and a vanishing tide. Dogs are a myth, but mermaids are totally real. And seaweed is the main ingredient in every meal watch out though, it might just start chewing you back! New kid Davy definitely thinks Topsea is strange. His mom keeps saying they’ll get used to life in their new town - it’s just the way things are on the coast! But after his first day at Topsea School, Davy finds himself wondering more and more the way things are at Topsea...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Combines the twisted town eeriness with kid-friendly elements from classic bestsellers, such as Roald Dahl’s works.

• Perfect for reluctant readers, with its mix of news updates and notifications, providing a fun narrative.

• With unforgettable landmarks like the bottomless cove, the imaginary coastal town of Topsea comes alive on the page.

• The kids in Ms. Grimalkin’s class are always up for an adventure, which makes for an exciting read!

• Rachel Sanson’s whimsical and humorous art brings the topsy-turvy world of Topsea to vivid life.

ISBN 13: 9781368000802, 208pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

JED AND THE JUNKYARD WAR Bohls, Steven

On Jed’s twelfth birthday, he wakes up to discover his parents missing. Something is wrong. Really wrong. Jed just doesn’t realise it’s a floating-city, violent-junk-storm, battling-metals, Frankensteined-scavengers kind of wrong.

Yet. A cryptic list of instructions leads Jed into a mysterious world at war over... junk. Resilient, Jed is ready to escape this upside-down place, and bargains his way onto a flying tugboat with a crew of misfit junkers. They set course to find Jed’s family, but a soul-crushing revelation sends Jed spiralling out of control... perhaps for good.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Readers will be hooked by the eccentric characters, great humour, and immersive world with a brand new twist on pirates.

• Cleverly twisting modern coming-of-age themes, Jed and the Junkyard War has strong appeal for both boy and girl readers.

• An engaging narrative that’s packed with action, high-flying fun, and an imaginative landscape ripe for adventure.

• High praise from bestselling authors and prestigious outlets like Kirkus Review.

ISBN 13: 9781484730478, 320pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

DRAGON PEARL

Lee, Yoon Ha & Riordan, Rick

Rick Riordan Presents Yoon Ha Lee’s space opera about thirteen-year-old Min, who comes from a long line of fox spirits. But you’d never know it by looking at her. To keep the family safe, Min’s mother insists that none of them use any fox-magic, such as Charm or shape-shifting. They must appear human at all times. Min feels hemmed in by the household rules and resents the endless chores, the cousins who crowd her, and the aunties who judge her. She would like nothing more than to escape Jinju, her neglected, dust-ridden, and impoverished planet. She’s counting the days until she can follow her older brother, Jun, into the Space Forces and see more of the Thousand Worlds.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fox spirits in space is a unique and imaginative setting and premise.

• Min uses fox Charm, befriending other animal spirits on her quest showcasing her love of animals.

• The snarky, sneaky, clever protagonist will appeal to young teenagers.

• The author draws inspiration from Korean fairy tales and folklore.

• Yoon Ha Lee is an acclaimed sci-fi writer.

ISBN 13: 9781368013352, 320pp h/b, £14.99 Published by RICK RIORDAN PRESENTS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Fiction - KS2

WOLFIE AND FLY: BAND ON THE RUN Fagan, Cary & Si, Zoe

Everyone’s favourite odd couple is back. Our heroine, Renata Wolfman (Wolfie) does everything by herself.

Friends just get in the way, and she only has time for facts and reading. But friendship finds her in the form of Livingston Flott (Fly), the slightly weird and wordy boy from next door. This time, Fly has convinced Wolfie to join him in his one-man band.

Before they know it, they’re playing live onstage in front of a stadium of screaming fans. But these fans are about to get out of control - and Wolfie and Fly

have to make a daring escape!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The second book in the Wolfie and Fly series.

• Cary Fagan is a well known, award winning author.

• Readers will love these unique, oddball characters.

• Accessibly written for young readers, making this a great introduction to chapter books.

ISBN 13: 9780735263390, 96pp p/b, £6.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Graphic Novel - KS2

BLUECOATS VOL. 12: THE DAVID, THE Cauvin, Raoul & Lambil, Willy

Even as the sea blockade by the Union Navy slowly strangles the South, the picket ships begin to mysteriously blow up one after another. Lincoln, worried that the war could stretch on too long if the Rebels are resupplied, orders that the Confederates’ secret weapon be identified. That means sending spies to Charleston, though, in the heart of the enemy’s territory. And who will be the two unlucky fools the brass entrusts with such a dangerous mission...?

KEY SELLING POINTS • New albums are among the top 10 bestselling comics in French each year.

• More than 15 million albums sold worldwide.

• Highlights the absurdity of war and the often uncaring or incompetent leadership soldiers have to put up with.

• Features authentic battles and stories based on historical facts.

ISBN 13: 9781849184304, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT • NON-FICTION

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Children’s Non-Fiction - KS2

BLACK WOMAN DID THAT!, A 50 Groundbreaking Accomplishments

by People Hidden in Plain Sight Adero, Malaika

A celebration of strong, resilient, innovative, and inspiring women of colour. With a vibrant mixture of photography, illustration, biography, and storytelling, author Malaika Adero will spotlight well-known historical figures and women who are pushing boundaries today - from Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisholm, Althea Gibson, and Mae Jamison to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Mo’Ne Davis, Simone Biles, and Ava DuVernay. Entries on each woman or group will highlight their accomplishments, their world-changing words, and the ways in which their lives and actions have made the world a better place.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Spotlights women that have been overlooked in historical texts.

• The book includes a robust resource list to encourage further research into these women’s lives and achievements.

• The stories in the book are inspiring and invite further discussion and learning opportunities.

• Malaika Adero is the author of several volumes on black women’s history, as well as numerous shorter works.

• For fans of Young, Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson (Wide Eyed Editions, 2018).

ISBN 13: 9781941367513, 144pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DOWNTOWN BOOKWORKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Young Adult Fiction

SYNCHRO BOY McFerran, Shannon

Sixteen-year-old Bart Lively desperately wants to feel comfortable in his own skin. The macho culture of his swim club is wearing him down and being a jock doesn’t mean he isn’t the target of gay jokes. Drawn to the art and athleticism of sychronised swimming, he jumps at the chance to become the first boy on the team, even if it means others start questioning his masculinity even more. All the while he starts falling for his teammate Erika, and falling in lust with her synchro rival Chelsea ... not to mention a cute boy in the diving club, leading him to question what it means to be a boy.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will resonate strongly with YA audiences faced with conforming to gender stereotypes.

• For gay teens especially adolescence can be a difficult time of grappling with identity.

• Challenges readers to think deeply about gender roles, sexuality fluidity and what it really means to be masculine.

• Highly topical with lobbying ongoing for men’s synchronised swimming teams to be admitted into the Olympics.

• Not just for younger readers, Synchro Boy is for anyone looking for more inclusive LGBT stories.

ISBN 13: 9781551527444, 274pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ARSENAL PULP PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Young Adult Fiction

UNDYING

(An Unearthed Novel) Kaufman, Amie & Spooner, Meagan

Trapped aboard the Undying’s ancient spaceship and reeling from what they’ve learned there, scavenger Mia and academic Jules are plunged into a desperate race to warn their home planet of the danger humanity’s greed has unleashed. From the mountains of Spain to the streets of Prague, the sequel to Unearthed is a white-knuckle ride that will send readers hurtling back to earth, and leave them breathless until the last page.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner have a large following of fans owing to the success of the Starbound trilogy.

• Cross Creek Pictures, who has been behind several Academy Award-winning features optioned Unearthed for film rights.

• An intriguing and fascinating concept that will be highly appealing to the authors’ readership.

• Like the Starbound trilogy, this story is perfect for readers who enjoy romance paired with nonstop action and intrigue.

• Sci-fi continues to reign at both the box office and bookstores.

ISBN 13: 9781484755563, 384pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Art

YOKAI

Strange Beasts and Wild Spectres: 100 Japanese Triptychs Yoshida, Ringo

This book collects more than one hundred 19th century Japanese woodblock prints whose subject matter covers the entire spectrum of the supernatural and the outlandish. The selection of works is also limited to the triptych format, which gave artists the freedom to express their phantasies as narratives in a kinetic, detailed image frame. The work of over twenty different artists is featured, spread over five different categories - kaiju (strange beasts, yurei (ghosts), oni (demons), juryoku (mystic forces), and yojutsu (black magic). The book also has a special section for yakusha-e, prints directly depicting supernatural scenes from the kabuki theatre.

KEY SELLING POINTS • No other dedicated English-language anthology of yokai prints is currently in print which covers all type of yokai.

• This book contains many prints not previously published.

• Of interest to all fans of Japanese art, culture, manga, and horror movies, as well as those interested in art history.

• 100 classic full-page, full-colour artworks.

ISBN 13: 9781840683356, 168pp p/b, £22.95 Published by SHINBAKU Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

BEAUTY OF CANNABIS

200 Strains of Marijuana, A Visual Guide Sanders, Robert R.

Award-winning photographer Spurs Broken takes us as deep as the lens will allow by directing light into the valleys between the leaves and through fissures full of crystal trichomes to reveal the beautiful strands, strings, and balls of earthly delight. Readers will learn to direct light inside each bud so it can reflect off the crystals to reveal beautiful colours and will discover the rewards of alternating the depth of field by a few microns to find the deep-orange pistils and the saturated brilliance that manifests from the contrast

when a shot is done just right.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Robert R. Sanders is an award-winning photographer including being nominated for an Emmy for Fire Mountain.

• Readers will learn to direct light inside each bud so it can reflect off the crystals to reveal beautiful colours.

• Readers will also discover the rewards of alternating the depth of field to find the deep-orange pistils.

• Cannabis connoisseurs will delight in the intimate views of what they smoke.

• Sander’s signature style of macro-photography reveals the makeup of each plant’s personality.

ISBN 13: 9781682033869, 200pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

BIRDS IN FLIGHT A Visual Essay Palmer, Rob

Photographer Rob Palmer has a passion for birds and has travelled the world in pursuit of images that capture their amazing beauty and behaviours as the go about their lives in their natural environment. In this book, he has collected nearly two-hundred of his favourite shots of birds in flight, showcasing a wide array of species, locations, seasons, and activities.

You’ll gaze in wonder at the physiques, manoeuvres, and athleticism of these mesmerising birds.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Palmer’s images have appeared in prestigious outlets like BBC Wildlife, and adverts featured in The Wall Street Journal.

• Nearly two-hundred shots of birds in flight, showcasing a wide array of species, locations, and seasons.

• Palmer provides text to help readers identify species, understand flight behaviours, and advice on getting the best shot.

ISBN 13: 9781682033883, 180pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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NON-FICTION Photography

PARK RANGER’S GUIDE TO NATURE & WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

Film

TOKYO CINEGRAPHIX TWO Bad Girls & Sexy Crime: 100 Film Posters From Japan Kobayashi, Kagami Jigoku

Owen, Douglass

In his nearly twenty years as a park ranger Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho, Doug taught countless park visitors how boosting their skills as naturalists could improve their results as photographers. In this guide, readers everywhere can take advantage of the same training and master the field craft that enables top photographers to great wildlife shots - even with modest gear. In fact, Doug’s approach actually favours those with simple equipment that frees them to concentrate on the subject and environment rather than fiddling with complex camera settings!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The practical advice and techniques will increase your odds of finding great subjects to shoot.

• Prepares readers for documenting and enhancing their overall experience while working in the field.

• For beginners and experts alike - whether accomplished image-makers or taking their first nature shots.

ISBN 13: 9781682033821, 180pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Film

ULTRA WILD WEST

The Art of Italian ‘Spaghetti Western’ Film Posters Westwood, Joe

Classic Italian film poster art is renowned as being among the most accomplished, creative and dynamic of its kind. From the post-war period through to the 1980s, Italian artists consistently produced posters with sumptuously stunning designs and imagery not least in the Western genre, where the invention of the Spaghetti Western gave abrasive new life to a dying form of cinematic narrative. Ultra Wild West collects more than 80 film poster designs by a wide range of acclaimed Italian artists, in full-colour, full-page reproductions showcasing some of the world’s most innovative and eye-blasting graphic artwork, enhanced by rare production photographs which bring the book’s total images to over 100.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A must-have for Spaghetti Western movie fans • Many rare and previously unpublished poster designs and photos • A coffee-table product for film buffs.

ISBN 13: 9781840686920, 128pp p/b, £19.95 Published by DEICIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Film

VOLUPTUOUS TERRORS 2 120 Horror & Exploitation Film Posters From Italy Janus, G.H

Voluptuous Terrors collects 120 film posters by a wide range of acclaimed Italian artists, created for both indigenous and foreign language film productions.

Classic exploitation, 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 • A must-have for horror and exploitation film fans.

• Features art by some of Italy’s greatest pulp artists, including Luca Crovati, Mario Piovano, and Renato Casaro.

• Encompasses art, design, cinema, horror, and erotica.

ISBN 13: 9781840686913, 128pp p/b, £19.95 Published by DEICIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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 TWO focuses solely on Japanese cinema, and its infamous ‘bad girl’ or ‘pinky violence’ blend of sex and crime ‘ from murdered strippers to female assassins, yakuzamolls, delinquent highschool girls, sword-wielding female gamblers, killer prostitutes, female prisoners, girl gangs and tattooed she-bikers.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A must-have for ‘pinky violence’ and Japanese movie fans • Key publication for Japan-o-philes • Many rare and previously unpublished poster designs ISBN 13: 9781840683417, 104pp p/b, £16.95 Published by SHINBAKU Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

True Crime

BURNED

A True Story of a Murder and the Crime That Wasn’t Humes, Edward

In April 1989, three young children perished in a Los Angeles house fire. Their mother, Jo Ann Parks, managed to escape with her own life, but was bereft.

When he arrived at the scene of the fire, her husband accused her of abandoning the children. It was soon determined that a worn extension cord was the cause of the tragedy. But as firefighters investigated, they came to believe they were dealing with an arson; Jo Ann Parks was convicted, and has languished in prison for twenty-five years. But now, as investigative methods from that era are debunked, lawyers from the Innocence Project believe that Jo Ann was wrongfully convicted.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Series like Making a Murderer and Amanda Knox (BOTH Netflix, 2016) show that this kind of story has a solid audience.

• Humes won a Pulitzer Prize for his writing on the military, and the PEN award for No Matter How Loud I Shout.

• Burned reflects a movement for judicial reform in the US. • Humes’ unfettered access brings investigative twists to life on the page.

ISBN 13: 9781524742133, 336pp h/b, £23.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

True Crime

DARK AMBITION

The Shocking Crimes of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich Brocklehurst, Ann

Tim Bosma listed his pickup truck for sale online, went for a test drive with two strangers, and never returned.

The Hamilton man’s strange disappearance in May 2013 captured headlines across the country and lit up social media. When Dellen Millard and Mark Smich were arrested and charged with Bosma’s murder, the mystery deepened. Journalist and private investigator Ann Brocklehurst had a front-row seat at their trial, where questions about their shocking crimes were finally answered. Compelling and suspenseful, Dark Ambition chronicles unfathomable crimes and their chilling perpetrators.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This story of a rich playboy turned serial killer poses fundamental questions of good and evil, nature vs. nurture.

• Freelance journalist Ann Brocklehurst is also a licenced private investigator and her insights are fascinating.

• True Crime like this is surging in popularity after podcasts such as Serial and shows like Making a Murderer.

• The two killers at the centre of the book were on trial again for murder in 2017.

This edition includes new material.

• Shortlisted for the 2017 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in the Nonfiction Category.

ISBN 13: 9780735236431, 512pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN CANADA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Conspiracy Theories

AREA 51

The Revealing Truth of UFOs, Secret Aircraft, Cover-Ups & Conspiracies Redfern, Nick

Taking a thorough review of the historical record, eyewitness accounts, whistleblower testimony, and deathbed confessions, Area 51 peers behind the classified secrets to understand the nature, history, and scope of the most controversial base in the United States. Redfern investigates the Cold War years, U-2 spy plane, SR-71 Blackbird, and chemical and nuclear weapon research as well as the base’s link to an extraterrestrial presence on Earth, reports of alien autopsies, recovery of non-terrestrial spacecraft, and attempts to duplicate the fantastic, alien technology.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A thorough investigation and examination of Area 51’s history and controversy.

• Area 51 seems unlimited in its ability to make intrigue, still regularly making conspiracy headlines today.

• From Independence Day to X-Files, Area 51 has been elevated almost mythical status in popular culture.

• Sure to appeal to politics enthusiasts, conspiracy buffs, paranormal devotees and true-crime aficionados.

• With trust in government at an all-time low, there is a burgeoning interest in conspiracies & cover-ups of all kinds.

ISBN 13: 9781578596720, 400pp p/b, £16.99 Published by VISIBLE INK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

CUBA LIBRE!

History

HEARTBEAT OF WOUNDED KNEE, THE Indian America from 1890 to the Present Treuer, David

Beginning with the tribes’ devastating loss of land and the forced assimilation of their children at government-run boarding schools, he shows how the period of greatest adversity also helped to incubate a unifying Native identity. He traces how conscription in the US military and the pull of urban life brought Indians into the mainstream and modern times, even as it steered the emerging shape of their self-rule and spawned a new generation of resistance.

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee is an essential, intimate history - and counter-narrative - of a resilient people in a transformative era.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Infused with Treuer’s perspective having grown up Ojibwe and resonant with his authority as trained anthropologist.

• Native matters specifically, and identity politics generally, continue as headline news.

• An important contribution to American Indian history post Wounded Knee, and Dee Brown’s 1970 book.

• For readers of Nancy Eisenberg, Isabel Wilkerson, and other well-researched, narrative-driven histories.

• Treuer’s last 2 books - Prudence and Rez Life - were widely acclaimed.

ISBN 13: 9781594633157, 496pp h/b, £23.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

History

FREE ALL ALONG

The Robert Penn Warren Civil Rights Interviews Ellis, Catherine & Smith, Stephen Drury

Che, Fidel, and the Improbable Revolution that Changed the World Perrottet, Tony

In this wildly entertaining and meticulously researched account, Tony Perrottet unravels the human drama behind history’s most improbable revolution: a scruffy handful of self-taught revolutionaries - many of them kids just out of college, literature majors, art students and young lawyers, and including a number of women - defeated 40,000 professional soldiers to overthrow the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Cuba Libre is an entertaining look back at a liberation movement that captured the imagination of the world with its spectacular drama - and that set the stage for a build-up of Cold War tension that became a pivotal moment in history.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tony Perrottets’s previous books have received high praise from critics and scholars alike.

• There has been renewed interest in Cuba and its history since the travel ban was lifted in 2015.

• An exciting contemporary history that provides a fresh perspective on the Cuban Revolution.

• Unique in that it focuses more on the characters at the centre of the revolution, rather than the politics behind it.

ISBN 13: 9780735218161, 416pp h/b, £20.00 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

In the height of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Pulitzer Prize - winning author and poet Robert Penn Warren interviewed key leaders of the civil rights movement including James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. A year later he published an account of these conversations blended with his own reflections in Who Speaks for the Negro?, but the full extent of the interviews were never published. Recently rediscovered, Free All Along presents here the fulllength interviews as original documents, bringing to life these vital historic voices of America’s civil rights generation.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fascinating new material from leading figures of the civil rights movement, including Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. • A Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Robert Penn Warren became enshrined in literary canon with All the King’s Men. • A timeless address of racial inequality, that continues to dominate headlines in the US and the UK today.

• Presents the thoughts and opinions of these vital historical figures in their own words.

• An essential resource for anyone studying the Civil Rights Movement and race relations in America.

ISBN 13: 9781595588180, 256pp h/b, £18.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

History

Philosophy

SHORT HISTORY OF THE ANGLO-SAXONS, A Morgan, Giles

In July, 2009 amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert made an incredible discovery. He was searching a field in Staffordshire with his metal detector when he stumbled upon the single greatest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silverwork ever found. His amazing finds, known collectively as the Staffordshire Hoard, focused a spotlight of interest on the history and lives of these Dark Age people. But who were the Anglo-Saxons and where did they come from?

KEY SELLING POINTS • British Library exhibition on Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms 19 October 2018 - 19 February 2019.

• The Anglo-Saxon era was key to the development of the English language and the emergence of English literature.

• The Anglo-Saxons brought about 400 years of religious evolution.

• Part of the Pocket Essentials series providing in-depth overviews of complex subject matters.

ISBN 13: 9780857301666, 256pp p/b, £9.99 Published by OLDCASTLE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

DIDEROT AND THE ART OF THINKING FREELY Curran, Andrew S.

Denis Diderot is often associated with the decades-long battle to bring the world’s first comprehensive Encyclopedia into existence. But his most daring writing took place in the shadows. In the astonishing cache of unpublished writings left behind after his death, Diderot dreamed of natural selection before Darwin, the Oedipus complex before Freud, and genetic manipulation centuries before Dolly the Sheep. Even more audaciously, the writer challenged virtually all of his century’s accepted truths, from the sanctity of monarchy, to the racial justification of the slave trade, to the complications of human sexuality.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Comparable titles from Other Press - How to Live (2010) and At the Existentialist Cafe (2016) - have been very popular.

• Curran has received several academic endowments and was also named a Chevalier dans l’ordre des Palmes Academiques.

• Diderot is a fascinating character whose forward thinking offers a model for our current climate.

• A fresh perspective on how personal limitations can allow people to break with convention and dogma.

ISBN 13: 9781590516706, 320pp h/b, £24.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Politics

SKIN WE’RE IN, THE

Politics

WORLD REPORT 2019

Cole, Desmond

In the tradition of Ta-Nehisi Coates, a bracing, provocative and perspective-shifting book from one of Canada’s most celebrated and uncompromising writers, Desmond Cole. The Skin I’m In will spark a national conversation, influence policy and inspire activists.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This book is desperately needed and long overdue, a critically important expose and a call-to-arms to all.

• Cole is an extraordinary writer, whose razor-sharp intellect is matched by fierce passion and deep empathy.

• The Skin I’m In is destined to become a vital text for anti-racist and social justice movements.

ISBN 13: 9780385686341, 320pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DOUBLEDAY CANADA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Politics

AS RADICAL AS REALITY ITSELF Marxism and Tradition Davidson, Neil

Human Rights Watch & Roth, Kenneth

The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch’s signature yearly report.

Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken in 2017 by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest volume of the World Report, which has been running since 1991.

• With an introduction by Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth.

• Course adoption potential.

• Has been praised by Simon Jenkins, former editor of the Times, and Ahmed Rashid, New York Review of Books.

ISBN 13: 9781609808846, 700pp p/b, £25.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Political Activism

HOW WE WIN

In this book of essays Neil Davidson examines Marxism’s relationship to previously existing traditions (the Enlightenment), as well as the precise boundaries of the Marxist tradition itself. With characteristic clarity and insight, he argues that tradition should not be seen as a set of eternally valid ‘lessons’, but rather as a set of resources from which revolutionaries can critically draw.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Neil Davidson is a renowned socialist scholar who sits on the editorial boards of rs21 and The Scottish Left Project.

• Davidson’s books are regular sellers and he has widespread influence in socialist thought in the UK. • Davidson was awarded the Deutscher Memorial Prize for his book Discovering the Scottish Revolution (Pluto Press, ‘03).

ISBN 13: 9781608466030, 280pp p/b, £19.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

FEARLESS CITIES

A Guide to the Global Municipalist Movement Barcelona en Comu; Colau, Ada & Bookchin, Debbie

A guide to winning back our towns and cities from below by municipalist platform Barcelona en Comu.

In a world in which fear and insecurity are being twisted into hate, and inequalities, xenophobia and authoritarianism are on therise, a renewed municipalist movement is standing up to defend human rights, radical democracy and the common good.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Compiled by Barcelona en Comu, which has been governing Barcelona since 2015.

• Written in collaboration with the other municipalist platforms from across the globe.

• A far-reaching insight into new forms of democracy and politics through the emerging municipalist movement.

• Profiles of 40 pioneering municipalist platforms from around the world.

• Examples of real radical policies being implemented in town and cities across the world.

ISBN 13: 9781780264974, 0pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning Lakey, George

The success of the Women’s March in 2017 showed us that direct action campaigns require a new, down-toearth guide to effective campaigning. George Lakey’s How We Win is that timely guide. Lakey sets out practical, step-by-step points to growing a non-violent movement, implementing a direct action campaign, and achieving your political goals.It discusses the lessons of successful historical campaigns, as well as today’s thrilling mass demonstrations, to reveal the anatomy behind successful movements.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A must-read guide for anyone looking to engage in nonviolent campaigning, written by an experienced activist.

• George Lakey has been active in direct action campaigns for six decades.

• An essential and inspirational read and call to action for today’s political climate.

• Comes at a time when the enormous success of the Women’s March in 2017 is still fresh in everyone’s mind.

ISBN 13: 9781612197531, 224pp h/b, £14.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Political Activism

THIS IS HOW WE SURVIVE

Revolutionary Mothering, War, and Exile in the 21st Century Williams, Mai’a & Gore, Ariel (fore)

In This Is How We Survive: Revolutionary Mothering, War, and Exile in the 21st Century, Mai’a Williams shares her experiences working in conflict zones and with liberatory resistance communities as a journalist, human rights worker, and midwife in Palestine, Egypt, Chiapas, Berlin, and the U.S., while mothering her young daughter Aza. This is a story about mothers who are doing the work of deep social transformation by creating the networks of care that sustain movements and revolutions.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Illuminates how mothering is a practice essential to the work of revolution.

• Perfect for admirers of Revolutionary Mothering (PM Press, 2016) - co-edited by Mai’a Williams.

• Cross-over appeal to readers of political activism and memoir.

• With a foreword by critically acclaimed author and founding editor of Hip Mama, Ariel Gore.

ISBN 13: 9781629635569, 208pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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NON-FICTION Animal Rights

ZOOICIDE

Seeing Cruelty, Demanding Abolition Coe, Sue & Eisenman, Stephen F.

In Zooicide, Sue Coe employs her bold artistic style to confront the institution of zoos. They are, she says, inherently cruel and the solution is not to reform them, but to abolish them. Coe’s visual journalism investigates the mental anguish inflicted upon animals - including cases where they have killed themselves to end their torture. As a vital complement to Coe’s images, and written specifically for them, Stephen F. Eisenman’s essay, ‘The Capitalist Zoo,’ is a history of zoos written from the future - a future in which zoos as we know them no longer exist.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Acclaimed artist and critic Sue Coe has been favourably compared to artists like Francisco Goya and Diego Rivera.

• Uncompromising illustrations expose the inherent cruelty of the zoo industry, which treats animals as exploitable commodities.

• Ties together animal rights, ecology, and anticapitalist economic criticism.

ISBN 13: 9781849352864, 200pp p/b, £16.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Business

EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATING Blanchard, David

This revised edition of A Guide to Effective Negotiating substantially builds on the first edition in the light of changes in approach in this area, specifically changes introduced by the London Business School, incorporated by the Department for Innovation and Skills in their training schedule. The book is clear and concise and is intended for both the professional, the student or the layperson. It is ideal for anyone who wishes to develop their negotiating techniques and keep abreast of different schools of thought.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A guide to negotiating, including important tips on body language and assertiveness.

• David Blanchard is a Professional trainer and consultant, running his own consultancy, Oxford Associates.

• Fully updated to reflect changes in the negotiating landscape.

ISBN 13: 9781847168818, 180pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

EMPLOYMENT LAW Lee, Karen

This latest book in the Straightforward Guides Series A 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 2019 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 2019.

• Karen Lee is a solicitor specialising in employment law.

• Covers new 2018 General Data Protection Laws.

ISBN 13: 9781847168788, 180pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

FAMILY LAW Bryan, David

This latest book in Straightforward Guides Series, A Guide to Family Law, is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2019 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affect the family.

• Fully up to date with all changes to the law for 2017.

• David Bryan is a legal expert specialising in family law.

ISBN 13: 9781847168801, 180pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

RIGHTS OF THE CONSUMER, THE Bryan, David

Consumer rights continually evolve and change and this book lays out all of the changes to 2019 in a clear and concise way. Areas such as legislation covering the use of credit cards, and credit generally, plus distance selling regulations, all areas that have been affected by the introduction of European legislation, are covered in depth along with the main body of consumer law. A Guide to the Rights of the Consumer is a clear, concise and illuminating book which all categories of reader will find invaluable.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive guide to the rights of the consumer.

• David Bryan is a consumer law specialist.

• Newly updated to reflect current legislation for 2019.

ISBN 13: 9781847168795, 180pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Computing

C IN PICTURES

A Visual Introduction to Programming in C Ank Co. Ltd

Lively, easy-to-follow illustrations and diagrams help simplify difficult concepts in this introductory guide to the C programming language. Covers basic programming, operators, control flow statements, arrays and pointers, functions, file input and output, structures, and program organisation. The C programming language is popular and widely used, but it comes with a steep learning curve. With colourful illustrations and helpful commentary on every page, C in Pictures takes the chore out of learning C programming.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Displays complex, technical ideas in a highly visual, engaging style so to be digestible to readers.

• The C programming language is used worldwide, in applications and often in OS development.

• Has already sold over 100,000 copies in the original Japanese since 2002 release.

• Coding has been described by many most important job skill you can learn right now.

• Will appeal to those eager to pick up coding but lack technical know-how or prior programming experience.

ISBN 13: 9781593279004, 208pp p/b, £16.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Computing

ROOTKITS AND BOOTKITS Reversing Modern Malware and Next Generation Threats Matrosov, Alex; Rodionov, Eugene & Bratus, Sergey

Security experts Alex Matrosov, Eugene Rodionov, and Sergey Bratus share the knowledge they’ve gained over years of professional research to help you counter threats. We’re talking hard stuff - attacks buried deep in a machine’s boot process or UEFI firmware that keep malware analysts up late at night. With these field notes, you’ll trace malware evolution from rootkits like TDL3 to present day UEFI implants and examine how these malware infect the system, persist through reboot, and evade security software.

The game is not lost.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A masterclass in countering hardcore computer threats by three leading malware analysts.

• Computer security is an incredibly important issue - both nationally and globally.

• Cybercriminals are becoming more malicious - this book looks at threats buried deep in a machine’s boot process.

• Covers boot processes for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.

• The authors have seriously impressive credentials and are renowned security experts.

ISBN 13: 9781593277161, 504pp p/b, £41.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Health

NATURAL STRATEGIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS Blaylock, Russell L.

This revised, updated edition of Russell L. Blaylock’s revolutionary guide offers the latest information on how and why cancer develops, why conventional treatments fail, and the critical role inflammation plays in all stages of this deadly disease. Using the latest medical discoveries and most authoritative research, Blaylock reveals why essential natural compounds can halt the spread of cancer. With the right combination of diet and nutrition, patients can develop their built-in immune mechanisms to stop the growth of cancer cells and protect their bodies from the effects of chemotherapy.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first revised edition of a bestselling health book that sold through fifteen printings.

• Has sold over 50,000 copies since its first publication in October 2003.

• Includes new material concerning the role of cancer stem cells and why conventional chemotherapy often fails.

• Features added material on the immune system and how it can be used to fight cancers.

• Dr Russell L. Blaylock is an internationally renowned neurosurgeon who has lectured widely on cancer treatment.

ISBN 13: 9780806539225, 384pp p/b, £14.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Popular Medicine

INFLUENZA

The Quest to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History Brown, Jeremy

Jeremy Brown, a veteran ER doctor, explores the troubling, terrifying, and complex history of the flu, from the origins and lessons of the Great Flu that killed millions to vexing questions like: are we prepared for the next epidemic, should you get a flu shot, and are we close to finding a cure?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Jeremy Brown has 25 years of experience as an ER doctor and now leads the Office of Emergency Care Research.

• The Walking Dead, Contagion and The Andromeda Strain prove there is cultural fascination with pandemic viruses.

• John Barry’s The Great Influenza and Gina Kolata’s Flu prove that there is a hungry readership for books about the flu.

• Scientific understanding of the disease has evolved rapidly, Brown’s research offers brand new information.

ISBN 13: 9781911231219, 272pp p/b, £12.99 Published by TEXT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fitness & Diet

EXERCISES FOR SCIATICA

The Complete Workout Program for Muscle Strengthening and Pain Relief Smith, William

The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain - as well as tingling, numbness, or weakness - that originates in the lower back and travels through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of each leg.

Exercises for Sciatica provides easy-to-follow exercises and workout plans that optimizes mobility, increases strength, and minimizes pain. Designed with safety as its number one priority, the exercises in the book are photographed in clear sequences and contain complete descriptions.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Sciatica is a huge concern in the UK, where 15 millions of adults live with chronic pain.

• Provides readers with a complete understanding of sciatica, including how to manage it and prevent injury.

• Author William Smith is the founder of Will Power and a consultant for fitness and healthcare centres in New York.

• These workouts are designed with safety as the number one priority, all while minimising pain for best long-term results • Readers can follow the exercise program interactively via GetFitNow online, which has over 125k followers.

ISBN 13: 9781578267880, 0pp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fitness & Diet

SUSPENSION TRAINER WORKOUTS Over 100 Workouts for TRX Volkmar, Michael

Suspension trainers, including the TRX, have fast become go-to’s for at-home and on-the-road workouts, in addition to enhancing workout routines with challenging new dynamics. Developed by best-selling fitness author and strength and conditioning expert Mike Volkmar, this workout collection will introduce you to the exciting and effective world of suspension trainers and TRX. The Suspension Trainer Workouts is a great way to change up your routine and break through plateaus. Your workouts will never be boring again, guaranteed! The book is results-oriented and goal-based, giving you all the information you need for maximum effectiveness.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible to all fitness levels.

• Strong online support (125k and growing) through GetFitNow platform.

• Written by a top strength training and conditioning expert for a varied audience.

ISBN 13: 9781578267866, 0pp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Cookery and Recipes

CLEAN CUISINE COOKBOOK Larson, Ivy & Larson, Andy

The Clean Cuisine Cookbook does away with ‘dieting’ and presents a nutritional template that has been scientifically proven to reduce inflammation, resulting in peak health for the mind and body. Ivy and Andy’s template strikes the perfect balance of plant-based foods working in conjunction with healthy amounts of animal protein. This perfect harmony optimises nutritional absorption, generating maximum antiinflammatory benefits, weight loss, increased energy levels, and an overall sense of total health and well-being.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Clean Eating model has continued to gain momentum - interest in this lifestyle has remained constant.

• Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Chrissy Teigen have brought the clean eating model to the forefront.

• Larson has found the perfect balance of plant based foods alongside healthy amounts of animal proteins.

• In a nutshell, it is the most lenient diet possible that still actually works to reduce whole-body inflammation.

• Features over 150 recipes that are made with all natural, whole food ingredients and are proven to reduce inflammation.

ISBN 13: 9781628602937, 304pp p/b, £31.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

NON-FICTION • COMMISSION TITLES Sport

BIOGRAPHY OF TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR, THE Welch, Julie & Mabbutt, Gary (fore.)

New edition of this bestselling title, a colourful history of Tottenham Hotspur that gets to the heart and soul of the famous London football club. Packed with wonderful stories from the formation of the club to the present day, and the memories of legendary players, managers, supporters and other key figures, The Biography of Tottenham Hotspur brings the rich history of Spurs to life. First published in 2012, with a second edition in 2015, this third edition brings the story right up to date with full coverage of Pochetinno’s time in charge and of the club’s amazing new stadium.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first two editions of this bestselling football biography have sold over 15,000 copies.

• This new edition is fully updated to include the first game at Tottenham’s state of the art new stadium.

• Based on interviews with Steve Perryman, Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles, Jurgen Klinsmann, David Ginola, and many more.

• Spurs are one of English football’s biggest clubs, consistently playing in the Champions League.

• With millions of supporters and a new 61,000 seat stadium Tottenham are a club on the rise.

ISBN 13: 9781909534889, 368pp h/b, £20.00 Published by VISION SPORTS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Travel

NATIVE AMERICAN LANDMARKS AND FESTIVALS

A Traveler’s Guide to United States and Canadian Tribes Hirschfelder, Arlene

From ancient rock drawings, historic sites, and modern museums, to eco and cultural tourism, sports events and powwows, the Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler’s Guide to United States and Canadian Tribes, provides a fascinating tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people across the continent. Native American Landmarks and Festivals guides the traveller to 729 landmarks, festivals, and events in all 50 US states and Canada.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An ideal guide for those looking for an authentic way to experience Native American culture.

• This comprehensive handbook covers over 700 landmarks, festivals and events across Canada and all 50 US states.

• Native American sites see around 2 million international visitors a year and continue to experience a tourism surge.

• Written from the insightful perspective of Native American historians and researchers.

• Includes an index, bibliography, addresses and web links for ease of access and application.

ISBN 13: 9781578596416, 350pp p/b, £16.99 Published by VISIBLE INK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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COMMISSION TITLES Fiction

FAILING HEART, THE Smith, Eoghan

Haunted by the death of his mother and the impending birth of his ex-lover’s child, a student embarks on an obsessive quest for knowledge. Abandoning his home, running out of money and increasingly paranoid, the people he encounters and the places he inhabits become mysterious sources of terror and anxiety. Everywhere there are intimations of a world that demands to be known, and yet refuses to yield up its secrets.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Failing Heart is a dark, surreal tale set in Dublin.

• A contemporary fable of existential melancholia.

• Eoghan Smith is a well-known Irish writer, critic and academic. This is his first novel.

ISBN 13: 9781910213919, 156pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK Only November 2018

Fiction

CONTINUATION OF SIMPLICISSIMUS, THE Grimmelshausen, Johann Jakob

At the end of his original adventures his hero withdraws from the world to live as a hermit in the Black Forest. Now, after a vivid dream of the Devil and all his minions at work, he decides to become a pilgrim and visit the holy places, making his way, with various encounters, across Switzerland to Italy, where he takes passage on aship to Egypt. Outside Cairo he is captured by Arab robbers who take him to the Red Sea, exhibiting him as aswild man from the desert.

Rescued by European merchants, he embarks on a ship to return home via the Cape of Good Hope, but the ship is wrecked and, 50 years before Robinson Crusoe, he is marooned on a desert island with the ship’s carpenter. After his companion dies from over-indulgence in fermented palm juice, he is once again a hermit, happy with his lot, and rejects the offer of a return home when the crew of a Dutch ship, that was blown off course, land on his island.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The fourth and final part of Grimmelshausen’s Simplicissimus.

• The concluding chapter in one of the greatest and most acclaimed German novels.

• Combines fantastic episodes with a realistic narrative style.

• Simplicissimus was originally published in 1668 and was the first bestselling novel in Germany.

ISBN 13: 9781910213926, 124pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK Only January 2019

Fiction

WAVES

Keyserling, Eduard von

A collection of German aristocrats gathers at a seaside village on the Baltic Sea for a summer holiday in the early years of the twentieth century. The characters represent a cross-section of the upper classes of imperial Germany: a philandering baron, his jealous wife, a gallant cavalry officer, the elderly widow of a general, a cynical government official, a lady’s companion. Their lives, even on holiday, are regulated by rigid protocol and archaic codes of honour. But their quiet, disciplined world is thrown into disarray by the unexpected presence of Doralice, a young countess who has rebelled against social constraints by escaping from an arranged marriage and running away with a bourgeois artist.

KEY SELLING POINTS • First published on the eve of the First World War, this is Keyserling’s masterpiece.

• Offers a vivid portrait of a social world on the verge of dissolution.

• A new translation by Gary Miller.

• Keyserling’s writing was at the forefront of German literary impressionism.

ISBN 13: 9781910213940, 196pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK Only January 2019

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES

NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES August - December 2018 AVAILABLE

AUGUST 2018 Social Issues

ADOPTER’S HANDBOOK ON EDUCATION, THE Fursland, Eileen

Erotic Art

MARQUIS DE SADE: 100 EROTIC ILLUSTRATIONS English Edition Goliath Books

Everyone knows what sadism is, but nobody chooses to read De Sade. Nor must they, as we have now taken the collected graphics from 4000 book pages, and put them together without the text.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the most extensive collections of ‘perverse’ erotic prints.

• A unique text-free collection of all erotic illustrations of Marquis De Sade books.

• Published as a beautiful hardcover book.

• Marquis De Sade has shocked for generations - everyone knows his name, even today.

• De Sade’s writings became the symbol of the forbidden worldwide, the personified perversion.

ISBN 13: 9783957300379, 110pp h/b, £22.99 Published by GOLIATH Rep Territories: UK & Ireland July 2018

Photography JOACHIM HILDEBRAND: WILD WEST

Hildebrand, Joachim; Lunsford, Celina & Berg, Manfred Joachim Hildebrand travelled through the seven states of the American Southwest, in which the Wild West is located both geographically and in our imagination. Today, where the wilderness has been displaced by ‘civilization,’ Hildebrand discovers entirely different scenes than those generally associated with the Wild West and the American frontier. Setting his sight on blurred contours, contradictions, borders, and transitions from urbanity to landscape, Hildebrand deconstructs the myths of the Wild West and the ‘manifest destiny’, which are so essential for the self-understanding of the USA. KEY SELLING POINTS • From acclaimed photographer Joachim Hildebrand whose has won multiple awards and been exhibited internationally.

• The Wild West aesthetic continues to capture the imagination worldwide through art, literature, film and more.

• Hildebrand’s book offers a unique perspective on the American myth that deviates from the stereotype.

• Features photography from the American Southwest renowned for its natural beautyas an untamed playground.

• Sure to appeal to adventurous travellers and fans of the classic Western.

ISBN 13: 9783868288667, 128pp h/b, £35.00 Published by KEHRER VERLAG Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Middle East & Far East July 2018

Graphic Novel

INFINITY GAUNTLET, THE Starlin, Jim; Perez, George & Lim, Ron

The Avengers - Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more join forces to stop the Mad Titan, Thanos! With the Infinity Gauntlet harnessing the omnipotent power of all six Infinity Stones, Thanos has become the most powerful being in the universe, and enslavement or destruction may be the only choices he gives it! Collects Infinity Gauntlet #1-6.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Avengers will return to the silver screen in 2019’s sequel to 2018’s blockbuster smash Avengers: Infinity War. • Avengers 4 is out 3rd May 2019.

• The story that inspired Avengers: Infinity War. • The Avengers Assemble and Avengers: Age of UItron movies were the box office blockbusters of 2012 and 2015!

ISBN 13: 9781846539435, 264pp p/b, £17.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East July 2018

How can adoptive parents best support their child’s time in education? Many adopted children struggle with the demands of school and need understanding and extra support that is not always readily available. Parents know their child best whether, for example, they are settling into a new primary school or coping with the transition to secondary school.

Teachers and other school staff need guidance from adoptive parents about how best to help a child feel safe and understood in the classroom. This book provides the support needed in this task to help a child have the best possible experience at school.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible and easy to read, with a summary of key points at the end of each chapter.

• Includes personal accounts drawing on the experiences of adoptive parents, children and professionals.

• Provides the support needed to help a child have the best possible experience at school.

• Gives information, advice and ideas an a wide range of pertinent issues around adoption.

ISBN 13: 9781910039700, 150pp p/b, £14.95 Published by CoramBAAF Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East August 2018

Politics CONSTITUTION DEMANDS IT, THE The Case for the Impeachment of Donald Trump Fein, Ron; Ronifaz, John & Clements, Ben

Written by a trio of veteran constitutional attorneys, The Constitution Demands It details a short, concise argument that says the founding fathers foresaw what to do when you end up with a corrupt, incompetent, and/or criminal president... and invented impeachment for exactly the current American scenario. In clear, accessible language, they make the case, defining the major impeachable charges against Donald Trump, and explain the argument for each ‘article of impeachment.’

KEY SELLING POINTS • An important and timely title arguing how and why Trump should be impeached, written by political experts.

• Published during one of the most important US election seasons, when impeachment is sure to be a controversial topic.

• The authors are experienced and respected constitutional attorneys.

• Their nonprofit organisation, Free Speech For People, has over 1.3 million members ISBN 13: 9781612197630, 224pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland August 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018 Graphic Novel

CONAN OMNIBUS VOLUME 6 Wood, Brian & Van Lente, Fred

The acclaimed Brian Wood adaptation of the Robert E. Howard’s classic ‘Queen of the Black Coast’ comes to its heartbreaking conclusion. Having found at long last his one true love and spiritual equal, the invincible barbarian Conan faces the one foe no warrior can defeat. But there will be little time to grieve, for death takes no holiday, and evil never dies!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects issues of Dark Horse’s award-winning Conan series in affordable omnibus format.

• The classic sword-and-sorcery character has timeless appeal among fantasy fans and D&D enthusiasts.

• Conan the Barbarian has spawned multiple blockbuster films, video-games and TV series.

• A new Conan TV series is currently in the works for Amazon’s major streaming service.

• Features special adaptations of Robert E. Howard’s Conan pulp classics from ‘30s.

ISBN 13: 9781506710495, 448pp h/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES African Studies AFRICAN JOURNEY BOOK TWO, AN From Emancipation 1838 to 1948, the Windrush and the ‘Mother Country’ Ellis, Barbara

This second volume of An African Journey traces former enslaved Africans, along with their heroes, Sista and Breda Anancy (Ananse, Anansi), after Emancipation in the British Caribbean. It depicts their struggle for political and economic liberation from the colonial power - Britain - and outlines their journey throughout the region in search of work. It also comments on the journeys made to Europe by thousands of men and women who enlisted to fight in the First and Second World Wars. The book also traces the journey of Mrs Brown and her seven young children who set sail from Jamaica to Britain in 1964 to join their father in London.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A timely depiction of the struggles of the Windrush Generation for the 70th anniversary of the ship’s landing at Tilbury • The second volume in the ‘An African Journey’ set.

• Members of the Windrush Generation and their descendants will relate to the themes of hostility and discrimination.

• This book is politically and socially significant in the current UK climate.

ISBN 13: 9781910553916, 208pp p/b, £10.99 Published by HANSIB Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Poetry

RAISE UP THE LOW BRING DOWN THE MIGHTY Hoyles, Asher

For over 25 years Asher Hoyles has been composing poems and performing them in many different venues, including Glastonbury and Westminster Abbey. This book illustrates the variety of her style and themes and the CDs show that Asher’s passionate expression needs to be heard as well as read. She has run poetry workshops in schools, colleges and prisons, as well as teaching performance poetry for the last 16 years at Clean Break Theatre Company in Kentish Town, north-west London. Asher works as a Learning Support Practitioner at NewVic Sixth Form College in Newham, east London.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Asher Hoyles is an established voice in UK performance poetry, having been involved in the scene for 25 years.

• Hoyles explores the black British experience - in particular women’s experiences - in a way that will resonate.

• Includes two CDs that show the passionate expression of the poems.

• The poems embrace traditions that will strike a chord with readers of Caribbean heritage.

ISBN 13: 9781910553923, 144pp p/b, £9.99 Published by HANSIB Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Legal Reference

REFLECTIONS AND OPINIONS Bernard, Desiree Patricia

This collection of speeches provides an opportunity to benefit from the excellent intellect, research and reasoning that make the author one of the leading contemporary judicial and legal thinkers in the Caribbean. It is replete with case law and legal reasoning, and addresses topics which could guide judicial and legal deliberations on many issues. Desiree Bernard also examines the role of women in the home, the society, and the legal profession, with characteristic and incisive humour. These writings are of historical significance in that many of them commemorate milestones in the evolution of Guyanese law in particular, and CARICOM law in general.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This collection sheds light on topics that could guide deliberations, making it a valuable research tool.

• Desiree Bernard is one of the finest judicial thinkers in the Caribbean.

• Course adoption potential.

• Many of the writings in this collection are of historical significance, commemorating milestones in Guyanese and CARICOM law.

ISBN 13: 9781910553930, 428pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HANSIB Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

OCTOBER 2018 Photographic Techniques

IPHONE EXPLORER

Create Exceptional Photos Anywhere Barbin, Justin

Justin Barbin is a world-class photographer whose images, captured around the globe, have appeared in advertising campaigns for Nike and Gillette, as well as in editorial stories for People Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and Huffington Post.

Yet, when he’s exploring the streets of a new city or wandering the terrain of a foreign land, you’ll often find him using the same camera most of us use to snap simple selfies: an iPhone.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Approach your iPhone photography more creatively.

• Understand the hardware of your iPhone’s camera and the apps to control it.

• Get better results when photographing any subject - from landscape to portraits.

ISBN 13: 9781682033265, 128pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Literature and Memoirs

AFTER ANDY

Fraser-Cavassoni, Natasha

Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni recounts her experience working in Andy Warhol’s Studio, and explores Warhol’s influence - during his life and forever after - on the art world, pop culture, society, and fashion, and how his iconic status gave rise to some of our most influential tastemakers today. From the behind-thescenes conflict and disagreements over his personal possessions and art inventory, to the record-breaking auction of his belongings and publication of his diaries, Fraser-Cavassoni had a front seat.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The quintessential artist of the late twentieth century, Andy Warhol is infinitely fascinating and mysterious.

• 2017 is the thirtieth anniversary of Andy Warhol’s death.

• The last person hired by Andy Warhol himself, Fraser-Cavassoni has a unique perspective on the aftermath of his death.

• Readers will be swept up by Fraser-Cavassoni’s unfiltered approach to discussing her glittering social circle.

• Includes cameos from Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall, Edie Sedgwick, Karl Lagerfeld, David Bowie, Jack Nicholson and many more.

ISBN 13: 9781524744410, 336pp p/b, £12.99 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

Graphic Novel

INFINITY COUNTDOWN: DARKHAWK

Sims, Chris; Bowers, Chad; Walker, Kev & Lim, Gang-Hyuk

Years ago, Chris Powell discovered a mysterious amulet that transformed him into the spacefaring gladiator known as Darkhawk During his time as a hero, he faced some of the most extreme threats the universe could throw at him - but that was then. Now, when two members of the Fraternity of Raptors descend on New York, it’s not Darkhawk who must rise to the challenge - it’s NYPD officer Chris Powell! As Infinity Countdown begins, the hero reborn must patrol twin jurisdictions - from the streets of Manhattan to the edge of the cosmos! Darkhawk is the galaxy’s best line of defence against the Raptors - but can he serve and protect the brother of his good pal, Nova? One of the 1990s’ hottest stars is back to police the 21st-century Marvel Universe! Collecting: Darkhawk 51 and Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk 1-4 ISBN 13: 9781302914936, 128pp p/b, £13.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Graphic Novel

BUFFY SEASON 10 LIBRARY EDITION VOLUME 3

Whedon, Joss; Gage, Christos & Isaacs, Rebekah

The Restless Door, a powerful artefact with the ability to create portals to any dimension, has fallen into the hands of the Mistress, the Sculptor, and the Soul Glutton. While the trio of Big Bads is opening portals around the globe, bringing dangerous demons to Earth, Buffy and the Scoobies are struggling to fight this demon world war, as they struggle to get along with each other as well. Collecting Buffy Season 10 Vols 5 & 6, this oversized library edition includes a short story from the Dark Horse Day Sampler, a cover gallery and expanded sketchbook section.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects tales from the official continuation of the Joss Whedon’s hit Buffy series in graphic novel form.

• This deluxe oversized edition is a must have edition to the collections of Buffy superfans.

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

• This Buffy comics series has been embraced by the show’s fans and hailed by comic reviewers.

• Fan-favourite Buffy character Xander Harris is penned by the original actor himself, Nicholas Brendon!

ISBN 13: 9781506708201, 220pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2018

Graphic Novel MARVEL PLATINUM: THE DEFINITIVE THANOS Various

Thanos - cursed from birth by a genetic mutation to be different from the rest of the perfect Eternals of Titan.

Driven by a nihilistic obsession with death and quest for omnipotence. Destined to become the universe’s greatest mass murderer. Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Thanos brings together the very best tales from the villain’s 45-year history, including some of his greatest and most pivotal moments!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Avengers: Infinity War was released April 2018 and is THE summer blockbuster!

• The untitled Avengers sequel is due for release 26th April 2019.

• Includes the Marvel Universe entries for Thanos and a host of other characters, detailing their history and powers.

• Includes the true origin of Thanos, discussing how the creators came up with the villain.

• An essential guide to The Avengers!

ISBN 13: 9781846539466, 296pp p/b, £17.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

DECEMBER 2018 Fiction - Crime

HONG KONG NOIR

Akashic Noir Ng, Jason Y. & Blumberg-Kason, Susan (eds)

Fourteen of Hong Kong’s finest authors explore the dark heart of the Pearl of the Orient in all original stories of depravity and despair. Akashic Books continues its awardwinning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighbourhood or location within the respective city. Brand-new stories by: Jason Y. Ng, Xu Xi, Marshall Moore, Brittani Sonnenberg, Tiffany Hawk, James Tam, Rhiannon Jenkins Tsang, Christina Liang, Feng Chi-shun, Charles Philipp Martin, Shannon Young, Shen Jian, Carmen Suen, and Ysabelle Cheung.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hong Kong is a city of rapid change, making it the perfect subject for this anthology.

• Latest in a long, successful line of Akashic Noir titles.

• Joins Singapore Noir (2014) and Manila Noir (2013) - the only other Asian countries in the series so far.

• Several contributors have written for the Guardian, TimeOut Hong Kong, CNN. com, GQ and Time.

ISBN 13: 9781617756726, 256pp p/b, £10.99 Published by AKASHIC Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe December 2018

Graphic Novel

HALO OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 Brian Reed & Chris Schlerf

The ongoing saga of one of the largest video game franchises in history reprinted in a size perfect for the bookshelf. Witness the electrifying exploits of the UNSC Spartans - including the origin of Sarah Palmer, the thrilling return of the Master Chief, and more - as they defend humanity across the galaxy!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects the essential Halo comics in one paperback, complete with a cover gallery and behind the scenes artwork!

• Halo is one of the most successful videogame series of in history and has inspired several spin-off series.

• The most recent main entry in the Halo franchise (Halo 5, 2015) sold 5 million copies in the first 3 months of its release.

• Halo 6 is in development and hotly anticipated as early as 2019.

• Part of Dark Horse’s new and highly popular line of Halo comics and graphic novels.

ISBN 13: 9781506710822, 330pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

Graphic Novel

RESIDENT ALIEN VOLUME 5: AN ALIEN IN NEW YORK Hogan, Peter & Parkhouse, Steve

A stranded alien continues to hide in plain sight in Patience, Washington, posing as the small town’s doctor.

He has no intention of leaving - unless it’s to get back to his home planet! When a startling new mystery catches Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle’s attention, he takes a trip to New York City with a close friend, a Native American shaman, and the hope of finally finding a way to communicate with his home world. Peter Hogan (2000 AD, Tom Strong) and Steve Parkhouse (Milkman Murders, Doctor Who) continue their unique, acclaimed science-fiction/murder-mystery series!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Small-town drama meets men-in-black mystery in this acclaimed comics series!

• For fans of gripping murder mysteries and science fiction stories alike.

• A Resident Alien TV series is currently in development from Syfy.

• Has received big praise from high profile comics artists like Alan Moore (Watchmen) and Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer).

• A truly unique genre mishmash like nothing else on the stands.

ISBN 13: 9781506705651, 104pp p/b, £12.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

Graphic Novel

THE ONCE AND FUTURE TARZAN

Yeates, Thomas; Gordon, Alan & Hampton, Bo

A futuristic adventure with the ultimate survivor!

Artist Thomas Yeates (Prince Valiant, Conan) spins a surprising new tale that drops the lord of the jungle into an unfamiliar setting - the future! Can Tarzan’s vineswinging skills serve him in the half-flooded ruins of a future London? Collects the complete story from the pages of Dark Horse presents, along with over 40 pages of new material.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Collects the complete story with 40 pages of brand new material.

• Illustrated by Thomas Yeates, best known for his work on the legendary Prince Valiant.

• From Harvey and Eisner-award winning writer Alan Gordon.

• The story of Tarzan continues to capture the attention of audiences, inspiring films, books, TV shows and more.

• The Once and Future Tarzan presents a unique spin on the character, launching Tarzan into an apocalyptic future.

ISBN 13: 9781506711560, 128pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

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Biography

Graphic Novel - Manga

ATTACK ON TITAN SEASON 3 PART 2 MANGA BOX SET

VIVIAN MAIER DEVELOPED

The Real Story of the Photographer Nanny Marks, Ann

Isayama, Hajime

Continue your journey outside the walls with the manga that inspired the second half of season 3 of the hit anime Attack on Titan! Includes Vols. 18-22, plus an exclusive book of Attack on Titan short stories never published in English! The Survey Corps has overthrown the Royal Government and swept away the tyranny of the king. The next step: Move to retake Wall Maria, with the help of a newly-discovered metallic ore and Eren’s miraculous Titan hardening powers. But as humanity pulls together, its enemies also unite beyond the Walls - now that the Beast Titan has joined Reiner and Bertolt, what havoc will they wreak?

KEY SELLING POINTS • The 26-episode manga series is one of the most successful of all time.

• This omnibus edition collects volumes 18-22 in a slipcased edition.

• This is currently the bestselling manga series in the western world, with over 500,000 copies sold.

• The third season of the anime is scheduled streaming on Funimation and Crunchyroll in July 2018.

ISBN 13: 9781632367440, 768pp p/b, £37.00 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

Graphic Novel - Manga

TO THE ABANDONED SACRED BEASTS 7

Author Ann Marks unravels the mysteries surrounding the life of Vivian Maier, the nanny who lived secretly as a world-class photographer. Revelations include a traumatic New York childhood with a family at such odds, its ten members were buried in nine different cemeteries. An emotionally damaged Maier overcame early constraints through fortitude, intellect, and immense creative resources, to live an independent, fulfilling life on her own terms. This is the ultimate Maier biography - rigorously researched, engaging, and with over 500 images.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Vivian Maier’s work and fascinating story have made her a recognised name and icon, both in and out the art world.

• An award-winning, critically acclaimed 2014 documentary about her life and work introduced her to the mainstream.

• The documentary has a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is still streaming on Netflix today.

• Previous collections of Maier’s work have been bestsellers, selling upwards of 15,000 copies in the UK alone.

• Maier’s work has been celebrated by The Independent, BBC, The Telegraph and The New York Times, among many more.

ISBN 13: 9781576879030, 250pp h/b, £21.99 Published by POWERHOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe December 2018

Maybe

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

KEY SELLING POINTS • New supernatural / dystopia manga series.

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

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

ISBN 13: 9781947194533, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

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Haunting and entralling.”

—Foreword Reviews

"Splendid... limpid and passionate... fluid and musical...

You can read this beautiful book by Ersi Sotiropoulos as an account of three key days in the life of Constantine Cavafy. You can read it as a passionate introduction to his work... but you can also see it on a more metaphorical level. That of a reflection about art. How is it born?

Where does it come from?"

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