March 2019 Buyer's Notes - Turnaround Publisher Services

MONTHLY CATALOGUE

MARCH 2019 AND NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES

October 2018 – February 2019

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EDITOR’S LETTER As we ease out of the winter months and into… well, into the great unknown, as Brexit looms large (it purports to be doing so, at the time of writing at least!). Here are some brilliant books to take your mind off whatever it is that is actually happening out there!

The Many Not the Few (p15, New Internationalist, 9781780264448, p/b, £9.99) looks back over the history of labour movements, via a spirited conversation between ex-union rep Joe and his granddaughter Arushi.

Over in kids’ books we go gaga for Baby Geek (p25, Downtown Bookworks, 9781941367636, board, £9.99) – a perfect introduction to geek culture for new parents and their nerdy babies. In YA fiction we are delighted to welcome debut novelist Hal Schrieve’s Out of Salem (p27, Seven Stories, 9781609809010, h/b, £14.99) – the best queer teen zombie werewolf witchy faerie fantasy murder mystery you’ll ever read!

To Italy first for Montalbano author Andrea Camilleri’s latest historical novel, The Sect of Angels (p5, Europa Editions, 9781609455132, p/b, £11.99). Based on the true story of a turn-of-the-century Sicilian scandal – surrounding a secret sex sect – this is a magnificently rendered portrait of the machinations of power and the difficult destiny of the local hero who sought the truth. To a drowning Paris next for The Rain Watcher (p6, World Editions, 9781642860382, p/b, £11.99). A badly timed reunion sees the Malegarde family stuck in the city (and with each other) when the Seine floods its banks thanks to non-stop rain.

Meanwhile, New Daughters of Africa (p6, Myriad, 9781912408009, h/b, £30) promises to be an historic event in publishing, following 25 years after the original, pioneering, Daughters of Africa. This major new international anthology celebrates the work of women of African descent, captures their continuing contributions, and charts a contemporary literary landscape as never before.

In crime fiction The Conviction of Cora Burns (p7, 9780857302946, p/b, £11.99) is a gritty and compelling Victorian psychological thriller which deals with themes of nature vs nurture, motherhood and mental illness through the character of Cora, a young woman who grows

Finally, in nonfiction, two very different books – an opulent travel and lifestyle guide to Europe’s Best Bakeries (p37, September Publishing, 9781910463154, p/b, £16.99) – full of pictures, recipes, and the history of baking in Europe and…

a screenwriter’s guidebook, from the writer behind the Bladerunner films, The Wall Will Tell You (p30, Melville House, 9781612197616, p/b, £12.99).

And that’s March!

up in a Birmingham workhouse. We also have Two Girls Down (p8, Text, 9781925773644, p/b, £10.99), in which an enigmatic bounty hunter and disgraced former cop go to extraordinary lengths to untangle a dangerous web of lies and false leads in the hunt for two missing girls.

Our graphic novel choices this month are of a historical (and political) bent. Xerxes (p14, Dark Horse, 9781506708829, h/b, £24.99), a prequel to the legendary 300, tells of the upsurge and decline of the Persian King’s empire, and the ascent of the Grecian realm through Alexander.

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Don’t Miss…

In This Skull Hotel Where I Never Sleep

By Rob Doyle 9783943196627 p/b £10 Published by Broken Dimanche Press A fascinating ‘biographical’ sketch of cult Irish writer Killian Turner, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in West Berlin in 1985.

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FICTION Fiction

NECESSARY HUNGER, THE Revoyr, Nina

Fiction

INTIMATE TIES

Two Novellas Musil, Robert & Wortsman, Peter (trans.)

The Necessary Hunger follows two basketball stars - Japanese American Nancy Takahiro and African American Raina Webber - and several of their friends through their last year of high school. For some of them, their senior year will be full of glory, and the anticipation of college. For others, however, stranded in an inner-city Los Angeles neighbourhood that promises little in the way of opportunity, it will mark not only the end of their time in school but also the end of their hope. As Nancy and Raina both prepare to leave the urban neighbourhood that has nurtured them, they find themselves looking toward a future that is no longer easily defined.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A paperback reissue of Revoyr’s debut novel, The Necessary Hunger (originally published by Simon & Schuster, 1997).

• Published alongside Revoyr’s brand-new novel, The Student of History.

• Original publication was highly praised by Time Magazine, Kirkus, and many more.

• Revoyr’s 2011 Wingshooters was also much lauded and featured on many Book of the Year lists.

ISBN 13: 9781617756696, 368pp p/b, £14.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

First published in 1911, Intimate Ties is Robert Musil’s second book, consisting of two novellas, ‘The Culmination of Love’ and ‘The Temptation of Silent Veronica.’ Each revolves around a troubled woman in the throes of her sexual and romantic woes, as their memories of the past return to influence their present desires. Musil tracks the psyche of his protagonists in a blurring of impressions that is reflected in his experimental prose. Intimate Ties offers the reader an early glimpse of the high modernist style Musil would perfect in his magnum opus The Man Without Qualities.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A new translation of two daring novellas by a key figure in European modernism.

• Musil wrote The Man Without Qualities, typically considered one of the most significant novels of the 20th century.

• Reveals a lesser-known side of Robert Musil that will surprise and challenge readers.

• Offers a glimpse into Musil’s development as a writer and gives readers a deeper understanding of his work.

ISBN 13: 9781939810236, 208pp p/b, £13.99 Published by ARCHIPELAGO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

Fiction

STUDENT OF HISTORY, A Revoyr, Nina

Rick Nagano is a graduate student in the history department at USC, struggling to make ends meet until he lands a job as a research assistant for the elderly Mrs. W, the heir to an oil fortune. Putting aside his half-finished dissertation, Rick sets up office in Mrs. W’s grand Bel Air mansion and begins to transcribe her journals - which document an old Los Angeles not described in his history books. A Student of History explores both the beginnings of Los Angeles and present-day dynamics of race and class. It offers a window into the usually hidden world of high society, and the influence of historic families on current events.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Published alongside a paperback reissue of Revoyr’s 1997 debut, The Necessary Hunger.

• Features a protagonist navigating a world where he doesn’t belong, in the manner of Great Expectations and The Great Gatsby.

• Revoyr’s Southland and Winghshooters have both sold well and been heaped with praise and best-of listings.

• Several of Revoyr’s books have been finalists for major literary prizes.

ISBN 13: 9781617756641, 240pp p/b, £12.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Fiction

BAD MEN AND WICKED WOMEN Dickey, Eric Jerome

As a low-level enforcer in Los Angeles, Ken Swift knows danger - especially in his tangled romances.

Divorced from one woman, in love with another, and with a strong desire to get to know a third, his life is far from perfect, and it becomes all the more complicated when his troubled daughter resurfaces. Marguax is pregnant, and when she demands $50,000 for her shotgun wedding, the tension-filled reunion spreads far beyond their family. As raw emotions surface, they ignite revenge, love, longing, desperation, and despair... and the flames just might be deadly.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Eric Jerome Dickey is a bestselling author with a huge, loyal fanbase and more than 250,000 Facebook followers.

• He won the prestigious NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for his novel A Wanted Woman.

• Dickey is the author of 25 novels and a comic book mini-series starring Storm (X Men) and the Black Panther.

• His books have garnered praise in the UK, especially from black culture magazines and media such as Pride and BEN TV. • Many other books by Eric Jerome Dickey are also available from Turnaround.

ISBN 13: 9781524742218, 384pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

FLASHBACK HOTEL Vladislavic, Ivan

Ivan Vladislavic’s latest collection of short stories exemplifies the sly wit and formal innovation that have gained him international acclaim.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From a major voice in South African literature; winner of the Windham Campbell Fiction Prize, 2015.

• Vladislavic has been spectacularly reviewed in Kirkus, the Times, Independent and Mail & Guardian Review of Books.

• His work has also won the Sunday Times Fiction Prize, the Alan Paton Award and the University of Johannesburg Prize.

• One of South Africa’s most finely tuned observers.’ - Ted Hodgkinson, Times Literary Supplement ISBN 13: 9781939810113, 280pp p/b, £14.99 Published by ARCHIPELAGO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

FRENCH LEAVE

Gavalda, Anna & Anderson, Alison (trans.)

Getting its title from the phrase meaning to take one’s leave suddenly, with no warning and without permission, French Leave is full of feeling and a wonderful treat of a novel that captures a final youthful moment between a group of brothers and sisters before life truly gets in the way of things.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Over half a million copies sold in France, and translation rights in 26 countries.

• Anna Gavalda is a well-known author of 3 novel and a collection of stories, all of which have become bestsellers across Europe.

• Someone I Loved, was made into a movie in 2000 and the 2007 film adaptation of Hunting and Gathering starred Audrey Tatou.

• In addition to writing novels, Gavalda contributes to Elle Magazine.

• Ideal for fans of Brothers & Sisters (ABC).

ISBN 13: 9781609455118, 144pp p/b, £10.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction

SECT OF ANGELS, THE Camilleri, Andrea

Lawyer and journalist Matteo Teresi discovers the existence of a secret sect whose members include priests and politicians. The sect’s seedy purpose is to initiate devout virgins into the rites of married life. Preying on their victims naivety, they commit ignominious acts while promising the young women divine grace. In 1901 the scandal breaks nationwide.

But far from being hailed as a hero, Teresi is accused of disrupting the social order. A passionately rendered portrait of the machinations of power and the difficult destiny of a local hero.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on a true story and told with the pacing, humour, and thrills of a Mediterranean mystery.

• A turn-of-the-century Sicilian scandal that reveals a pandemic that is with us still: a contagious refusal to accept the truth.

• Andrea Camilleri is widely considered to be one of the greatest living Italian writers, best known for his Montalbano series.

• Camilleri’s historical crime fiction novels have all looked at different periods of Sicilian history and this one focuses on early 1900s.

ISBN 13: 9781609455132, 176pp p/b, £11.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

CARVING CIRCLE, THE Heffernan, Gretchen

Jacques Beaumont is a French Haitian artist with the ability to resurrect the dead through his sculptures.

The death of his parents takes him to Callisto, a rural town in Illinois, where he hopes the seclusion will help perfect his craft, but instead he falls in love with Elora, the abused wife of Arlo Donnelley, the town’s sheriff and ringleader of the Ku Klux Klan. When Arlo discovers that Elora is carrying Jacques’ child, he murders her, discarding her body by the Mississippi river. Jacques finds her close to death and decides to resurrect her into a woman free of Arlo’s oppression.

KEY SELLING POINTS • American racism and rural isolationism are incredibly topical issues.

• Poetically written with the pace and tension of a psychological thriller.

• The Carving Circle explores small town isolationism, racism, bigotry, unlikely love and obsessive art.

• Will appeal to fans of literary noir, suspense and thrillers, with a romantic edge.

ISBN 13: 9781907536397, 272pp p/b, £8.99 Published by LIMEHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

EXTRAORDINARILY ORDINARY BAKER STREET, THE Goulbourne, Jean

Baker Street is the home of A Butter - yes, that is what everyone calls him - a destitute young man from the inner city, someone who is used to picking pockets and begging on the street. When the mother of his five children becomes gravely ill, A Butter is thrust into unfamiliar territory as the family’s primary caregiver.

Determined to become a better father to his children, and a better partner to their mother Shawna, he rises to the occasion and overcomes the many obstacles in his path on the way to a purpose-driven life. A Butter becomes a good example for the youth of Baker Street, showing them that with hard work and ambition they can make it in life no matter the circumstances.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An inspiring story of a man bettering himself and uplifting his family.

• Readers will love the relatable characters.

• Realistic setting.

• Jean Goulbourne was the winner of the 1993 Jamaica Prize.

ISBN 13: 9789768245700, 106pp p/b, £7.99 Published by LMH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

GOOSE FRITZ, THE

Lebedev, Sergei & Bouis, Antonina W (trans) The story of a young Russian named Kirill, the sole survivor of a once numerous clan of German origin, who delves relentlessly into the unresolved past. His ancestor, Balthasar Schwerdt, son of a prominent surgeon, migrated to the Russian Empire in the 1830s, where he practiced alternative medicine, landing in the court of Catherine the Great. Intent on uncovering buried mysteries, Kirill searches archives and cemeteries across Europe, while pressing witnesses for keys to understanding.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Lebedev’s writing has been praised by literary heavyweights such as Karl Ove Knausgaard and Svetlana Alexievich.

• Author has been blacklisted in Russia for his unflinching and mesmerising confrontation of Russian history.

• Oblivion, his first novel, was named one of the ten best novels of 2016 by The Wall Street Journal.

• Antonina W. Bouis is one of the foremost Russian translators, and has worked on all three of Lebedev’s novels.

ISBN 13: 9781939931641, 280pp h/b, £20.00 Published by NEW VESSEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

CHASING THE BANYAN WIND Dyer, Bernadette Gabay

In the mid-1920s, English couple Jonathan and Wilemina Gunn and their two young children Dunstan and Elizabeth emigrate to the Caribbean island of Jamaica. With help from the locals they build a home in a remote rural location on the island’s north coast.

Previous perceptions of the island do not prepare them for the reality of the island’s diverse Englishspeaking population that includes Negroes, East Indians, Chinese, Jews, Europeans and Syrians. This haunting saga exposes race relations, social class distinctions, and alliances in a multi-ethnic society that goes beyond the unforgiving landscape of war, turmoil, hardships and passions that proliferate even beyond Jamaica’s shores.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An engrossing novel with relevant themes such as race and class.

• A sweeping historical novel that gives credence to the phrase ‘the more things change, the more they remain the same’.

• Bernadette Gabay Dyer is a widely published Jamaican author.

• Challenges perceptions of Jamaica in the 20th century.

ISBN 13: 9789768245717, 320pp p/b, £9.99 Published by LMH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

ARTICLE 353

Viel, Tanguy & Rodarmor, William (trans)

In a depressed town on France’s northern coast, a man named Martial Kermeur has been arrested for the murder of real estate developer Antoine Lazenec after throwing him overboard. Called before a judge, Kermeur goes back to the beginning to explain what brought him to this desperate point: his divorce, his son’s acting out, layoffs at his job, and, above all, Lazenec’s dazzling project for a seaside resort. The temptation to invest all of your severance pay in a beautiful apartment with a view of the sea is great.

But still, it has to be built. In this subtle, enthralling novel, Tanguy Viel examines not only the psychology of a crime, but also the larger social ills that may offer its justification.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Bestselling author in France, winner of several major French Prizes including the Feneon, Prix Francois Mauriac and Grand Prix RTL-Lire.

• Similar to novels such as Herman Koch’s The Diner and We Need to Talk About Kevin.

• From Bernie Madoff to Trump, financial and real estate scandals captivate audiences - Article 353 mirrors such cases.

ISBN 13: 9781590519332, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction

WOMEN

A Novel Sebastian, Mihail & O Ceallaigh, Philip (trans)

Stefan Valeriu, a young man from Romania who has just completed his medical studies in Paris, spends his vacation in the Alps, where he quickly becomes entangled with three different women. We follow Stefan after his return to Paris as he reflects on the women in his life, at times playing the lover, and at others observing shrewdly from the periphery.

Women’s four interlinked stories offer moving, strikingly modern portraits of romantic relationships in all their complexity, from unrequited loves and passionate affairs to tepid marriages of convenience. In the same eloquent style that would characterise his later, more political writings, Mihail Sebastian explores longing, otherness, empathy, and regret.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Written in the 1930s but available in English for the very first time.

• Arthur Miller compared Mihail Sebastian to Chekhov.

• Translated by Irish short-story writer Philip O Ceallaigh, winner of the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature.

ISBN 13: 9781590519547, 160pp p/b, £13.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

MUNICIPALISTS, THE

Fiction

I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS Reid, Iain

Jake and his girlfriend are on a drive to visit his parents at their remote farm. After dinner at the family home, things begin to get worryingly strange. And when he leaves her stranded in a snowstorm at an abandoned high school later that night, what follows is a chilling exploration of psychological frailty and the limitations of reality. Iain Reid’s intense, suspenseful debut novel will have readers’ nerves jangling. A series of tiny clues sprinkled through the relentlessly paced narrative culminate in a haunting twist on the final page.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A Netflix film adaptation, adapted by Charlie Kaufman, is planned for early 2019.

• Part literary thriller, part philosophical dialogue on the limitations of reality.

• For fans of Michael Faber’s Under the Skin (Canongate, 2000), Stephen King’s Misery (Hodder, 1987) and the novels of Jose Saramago.

• Ian Reid’s memoir One Bird’s Choice (House of Anansi, 2010) won the CBC Bookie Award for Best Nonfiction Book.

ISBN 13: 9781911231233, 208pp p/b, £8.99 Published by TEXT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction

RAIN WATCHER, THE Rosnay, Tatiana de

Fried, Seth

In Metropolis, the gleaming city of tomorrow, the dream of the great American city has been achieved. But all that is about to change, unless a neurotic, rule-following bureaucrat and an irreverent, freewheeling artificial intelligence can save the city from a mysterious terrorist plot that threatens its very existence. The Municipalists is a thrilling, funny, and touching adventure story, a tour-deforce of imagination that trenchantly explores our relationships to the cities around us and the technologies guiding us into the future.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores the ethics and uses of AI technology with a fresh angle, focusing on how it can make us appreciate our humanity.

• Seth Fried is a two-time Pushcart Prize winner and author of the acclaimed short story collection The Great Frustration.

• For fans of Ready Player One, The Martian, Swamplandia!, Drew Magery and Charles Yu. • Sci-fi trappings and adventure aside, The Municipalists is also a touching and true depiction of male friendship.

ISBN 13: 9780143133735, 272pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction

BOY, THE

Malte, Marcus; Ramadan, Emily & Roberge, Tom (trans)

The boy does not speak. The boy has no name. The boy, raised half-wild in the forests of southern France, sets out alone into the wilderness and the greater world beyond. Without experience of another person aside from his mother, the boy must learn what it is to be human, to exist among people, and to live beyond simple survival. As this wild and naive child attempts to join civilization, he encounters earthquakes and car crashes, ogres and artists, and, eventually, allencompassing love and an inescapable war.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This is internationally acclaimed, prize-winning author Marcus Malte’s first novel to be translated to English.

• Winner of the prestigious Prix Femina.

• A bestseller in France – where it has sold over 75,000 copies.

• A sweeping and epic bildungsroman sure to please readers of magical realism, historical realism, war novels, and romance.

ISBN 13: 9781632061713, 480pp h/b, £20.00 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

It is raining non-stop over Paris. The Malegarde family - split between France, London, and the US - is reunited for the first time in years. When Paul, a famous yet withdrawn arborist, suffers a stroke in the middle of his 70th birthday celebrations, his son Linden is stuck in a city that is undergoing a stunning natural disaster. As the Seine bursts its banks and floods the streets, the family will have to fight to keep their unity as hidden fears and secrets also begin to rise. In this profound and intense novel of love and redemption, De Rosnay demonstrates her wealth of skills both as an incredible storyteller and also as a connoisseur of the human soul.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Author’s first novel, Sarah’s Key (John Murray, 2008), sold over 11 million copies.

• One of the most widely read French novelists abroad, translated into 35 languages.

• Ideal for readers of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng and The Secret Keeper

by Kate Morton.

• The film adaptation of Sarah’s Key starred Kirsten Scott Thomas.

ISBN 13: 9781642860382, 288pp p/b, £11.99 Published by WORLD EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Short Stories & Anthologies

NEW DAUGHTERS OF AFRICA An International Anthology of Writing

by Women of African Descent Busby, Margaret (ed)

Twenty-five years after Margaret Busby’s historical Daughters of Africa was published to international acclaim - this companion volume brings together the words of writers from across the globe - Antigua to Zimbabwe, Angola to the USA - to honour a unifying heritage while showing the remarkable range of creativity from the African diaspora. Arranged chronologically, New Daughters of Africa illustrates an uplifting sense of sisterhood and the links that endure from generation to generation, as well as common obstacles writers still negotiate around issues of race, gender and class.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes writing by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Malorie Blackman, Aminatta Forna, Taiye Selasi, Warsan Shire and Zadie Smith.

• Introductory essay by Margaret Busby explores the developments that have taken place over the last 25 years.

• Margaret Busby is well known and highly respected.

• Biographical headnotes, annotation and valuable extensive bibliographies.

ISBN 13: 9781912408009, 752pp h/b, £30.00 Published by MYRIAD EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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FICTION Short Stories & Anthologies

MARS

Stories Bakic, Asja; Zoble, Jennifer & Elias-Bursac, Ellen (after)

Mars showcases a series of unique and twisted universes, where every character is tasked with making sense of their strange reality. One woman will be freed from purgatory once she writes the perfect book; another abides in a world devoid of physical contact.

With wry prose and skewed humour, an emerging feminist writer explores post-Soviet promises of knowledge, freedom, and power. With weird and wry humour, this feminist debut by a Bosnian-born, Croatian-based writer represents a decidedly fresh, new generation of eastern European science fiction. Hailing from a decidedly post-Soviet generation, while Asja Bakic’s writing is in conversation with the complicated political and linguistic issues of the region, it also engages with the online world of Twitter and open-content feminist zines.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Asja Bakic was selected as one of Literary Europe Live’s New Voices from Europe 2017.

• With an afterword from Independent Foreign Fiction prize-winning translator Ellen Elias-Bursac.

• Speculative short stories which explore post-Soviet politics and linguistics.

• For fans of Cristina Rivera Garza, Carmen Maria Machado, Andrei Tarkovsky and Mikhail Bulgakov.

ISBN 13: 9781936932481, 144pp p/b, £14.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

HOLD BACK THE DARK Bishop / Special Crimes Unit #6 Hooper, Kay

The Chosen have been warned. Powerful psychics across the globe have gotten the same eerie and insistent message: Go to Prosperity. Trapped in a nightmare they can’t escape, the residents of Prosperity are killing one another, waking up with no memory of the monstrous acts they’ve committed - or the reasons why. Chief Deputy Katie Cole knows that whatever evil is afoot is beyond her expertise, and beyond the understanding of Sheriff Jackson Archer. The Special Crimes Unit is called in for its specific brand of investigation, to aid the Chosen as well as the once-peaceful mountain town.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The eighteenth book in the New York Times bestselling series.

• Nail-biting suspense combined with the supernatural make this a great read for fans of Iris Johansen and Tami Hoag.

• The highly anticipated conclusion of a story arc.

• Kay Hooper is an award-winning author.

ISBN 13: 9780515156058, 336pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

LAST WOMAN IN THE FOREST, THE Les Becquets, Diane

Marian Engstrom has found her true calling: working with rescue dogs to help protect endangered wildlife.

Her first assignment takes her to northern Alberta, where she falls in love with her mentor, Tate. But after a tragic accident, Marian discovers growing and disturbing inconsistencies about Tate’s life, and begins to wonder if the man she loved could have been responsible for the unsolved murders of at least four women.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A compelling thriller that explores just how well someone can hide their true self.

• Delves into the subject of forensic profiling, which has been the focus of countless popular books and TV shows.

• The author survived a brutal attack when she was 18, an experience that greatly informed this novel.

• Her previous novel Breaking Wild won the Colorado Book Award for Fiction & the New Hampshire Outstanding Fiction award.

ISBN 13: 9780399587047, 352pp h/b, £21.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

QUEEN ANNE’S LACE China Bayles Mystery #26 Albert, Susan Wittig

While helping Ruby Wilcox clean up the loft above their shops, China comes upon a box of antique handcrafted lace and old photographs. China must finally admit what Ruby has always known - their building is haunted. But by whom? As China investigates, the tragic story of a woman in one of the old photographs unfolds. Annie Laurie was a young widow who lost both her husband and her child on the same day. She manages to survive through her lace-making business and finds happiness again - only to have a suspicious death overshadow her new life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 26th instalment in the bestselling and much-loved China Bayles Mystery series.

• Combining female sleuths, ghostly mystery and set in a quaint Pecan Springs’ herb shop - all cornerstones of Cosy Crime.

• Albert’s writing has been praised by Booklist, the LA Times and the New York Times.

ISBN 13: 9780425280065, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

RATHER TO BE PITIED Newton, Jan

Newly promoted DS Julie Kite has been in sleepy midWales for mere months when she’s faced with her second murder case. A man’s body has been found by school kids trekking the Monk’s Trod. The trail takes her back north to her parents in Manchester and to a housing estate in Blackpool. It’s not a simple case - a young mother has disappeared, but so has her son and her next door neighbour’s wife. And the husband of the landlady of the B&B where the girl was staying. When an ex-serviceman farmhand with PTSD attempts to take his own life the case gets more complex still.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Attractive series detective character who will appeal to those who love Rebus, Frost and Vera Stanhope.

• Vivid depiction of the landscape and geography of the Epynt and Brecon Beacons.

• Elan Valley setting, a well-known tourist area which is loved by visitors local and international.

• Second instalment of the DS Kite series, following Remember No More (2017).

ISBN 13: 9781909983861, 302pp p/b, £8.99 Published by HONNO Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

CONVICTION OF CORA BURNS, THE Kirby, Carolyn

Born in a gaol and raised in a workhouse, Cora Burns has always struggled to control the violence inside her. Haunted by memories of a terrible crime, she seeks a new life working as a servant in the house of scientist Thomas Jerwood. Here, Cora befriends a young girl, Violet, who seems to be the subject of a living experiment. But is Jerwood also secretly studying Cora?

KEY SELLING POINTS • 1880s historical thriller with a contemporary feel for fans of Zoe Ball Book Club Pick Laura Purcell’s The Silent Companions.

• Debut title from British author which originated during her course at the Faber Academy.

• Winner of the Bluepencilagency First Novel Award for unpublished writers, judged by literary agents and authors.

• Darker and more sinister narratives are growing in popularity.

ISBN 13: 9780857302946, 320pp p/b, £11.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction - Crime & Thriller

FRIEND IS A GIFT YOU GIVE YOURSELF, A Boyle, William

After Brooklyn mob widow Rena Ruggiero hits her eighty-year-old neighbour Enzio on the head with an ashtray when he makes an unwanted move on her, she retreats to the home of her estranged daughter, Adrienne, and her granddaughter, Lucia, only to be turned away at the door. Their neighbour, Lacey ‘Wolfie’ Wolfstein, a one-time Golden Age porn star, takes Rena in and befriends her. When Lucia discovers that Adrienne is planning to hit the road with her exboyfriend, she figures Rena is her only way out of a life on the run with a mother she can’t stand.

KEY SELLING POINTS • William Boyle’s debut Gravesend (No Exit, 2018) is shortlisted for the 2018 CWA John Creasey Dagger.

• A riotous screwball noir with heart for fans of Thelma and Louise and Elmore Leonard.

• Reminiscent of Reservoir Dogs with a female cast; a wild ride crammed with humour and violence.

• Boyle’s previous novel received strong review coverage from the Guardian, Big Issue, the Spectator and the Herald.

ISBN 13: 9780857302410,TBCpp p/b, £11.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

GOOD DETECTIVE, THE McMahon, John

Detective P.T. Marsh was a rising star on the police force until his wife and young son were killed in an accident. Since then he’s lost the ability to see the line between smart moves and disastrous decisions. Such as when he decides to ‘help out’ an exotic dancer by confronting her abusive boyfriend. When the next morning he gets called to the scene of his newest murder case, he is stunned to arrive at the house of a dead man, the very man he beat up the night before.

He could swear the guy was alive when he left, but can he be sure? What he does know is that his fingerprints are all over the crime scene. But the trouble is only beginning.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A swift and bruising debut where Elmore Leonard’s staccato prose meets Greg Iles’ Southern settings.

• First instalment in a new series starring Detective P.T. Marsh.

• Explores racial tension, media scrutiny and a conspiracy leading all the way back to the time of the Civil War. ISBN 13: 9780525535539, 320pp h/b, £22.99 Published by PUTNAM Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

DARK CLOUDS SHINING, THE A Jack McColl Novel #4 Downing, David

London, 1921: Ex-Secret Service spy Jack McColl is in prison serving time for assaulting a cop. McColl has been embittered by the Great War, and can’t stomach spying for the British Empire anymore.

He’s also heartbroken. The love of his life, radical journalist Caitlin Hanley, parted ways with him three years earlier so she could offer her services to the Communist revolution in Moscow. Then his former boss offers McColl the chance to escape his jail sentence if he takes a dangerous unofficial assignment in Russia. Little does he know, his mission will throw him back into Caitlin’s life - while her husband is one of the men he is trying to hunt down.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The fourth and final instalment of the Jack McColl series.

• David Downing’s books are among Soho’s best sellers.

• Set in a provocative moment of history, giving the book a cultural hook.

• Great for fans of W. Somerset Maugham’s Ashenden books.

ISBN 13: 9781641290203,TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Crime & Thriller

TWO GIRLS DOWN Luna, Louisa

When two sisters disappear from a car park while their mother is in the supermarket, the devastated family hires bounty hunter Alice Vega to help find the girls.

Immediately shut out by a local police department already stretched too thin by budget cuts and the growing meth epidemic, Vega enlists the help of a disgraced former cop, Max Caplan. Cap is a man trying to put the scandal of his past behind him and move on, but Vega needs his help, and she will not be denied. With little to go on, Vega and Cap will go to extraordinary lengths to untangle a dangerous web of lies, false leads, and complex relationships to find the girls before time runs out, and they are gone forever.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Two Girls Down is in development for a TV series with the showrunner of Homeland and Ray Donovan.

• The first in a planned series starring Vega and Caplan.

• For fans of Dervla McTiernan’s The Ruin, Lee Child and Candice Fox. • The US edition has already sold 30,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9781925773644, 320pp p/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Fiction - Scifi & Fantasy

WILD COUNTRY Bishop, Anne

There are ghost towns in the world - places where humans were annihilated in retaliation for the slaughter of the Others. One of those places is Bennett, a town surrounded by wild country. Now efforts are being made to resettle Bennett as a community where humans and Others live together. A young female police officer has been hired as the deputy to a Wolfgard sheriff. A deadly type of Other wants to run a humanstyle saloon. And a couple with four foster children - one of whom is a blood prophet - hope to find acceptance.

Will this new community reunite them all? Or will more blood be shed?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Fans will be thrilled to experience a new adventure with new characters in the same world as the beloved Others novels.

• A perfect entry point for new readers to jump into the world without having to read the entire backlist.

• Features every popular fantasy trope imaginable, including vampires, werewolves and psychics.

• For readers of romance as well both sci-fi and fantasy.

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

ISBN 13: 9780399587276, 384pp h/b, £22.99 Published by ACE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

TSUKIMONOGATARI NisiOisiN

Koyomi Araragi is studying hard in preparation for his college entrance exams when he begins to notice something very strange: his reflection no longer appears in a mirror, a characteristic of a true vampire. Worried about the state of his body, he enlists the help of the human-like doll Yotsugi Ononoki and her master Yozuru Kagenui, an immortal oddity specialist. Quickly realising what is wrong with him, Yozuru gives him two choices: either abstain from using the vampiric abilities he received from Shinobu Oshino, or lose his humanity forever.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest chapter in this bestselling series that appeals to manga and fantasy fans alike.

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

• Vampires and the supernatural remain popular with young adult readers; this book presents a unique twist on the genre.

• The series has been adapted into several anime series that are available in the UK from MVM. ISBN 13: 9781947194472,TBCpp p/b, £13.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction - Paranormal Romance

CROSS BREED

Fiction - Black Interest

ONE WARM WINTER

Leigh, Lora

It’s been over a decade since she was introduced as an unforgettable eight-year-old in Elizabeth’s Wolf.

Now all grown up, Cassie is unique among the Breeds as a Coyote/Wolf mix. She has long known that her mate was somewhere out there, but he’s stayed frustratingly out of sight and beyond her senses.

The Breed world will be rocked to its foundation as dangerous secrets are revealed.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The long-awaited follow-up to Elizabeth’s Wolf, which has been a fan-favourite for over a decade.

• Lora Leigh has a strong fan base with over 66k Facebook likes and an annual US conference devoted solely to her fans.

• Leigh is the author of two popular erotic series, Nauti Boys and Nauti Girls, in addition to her Breeds series.

• 11 Breed novels have hit the NYT bestseller list, most recently Bengal’s Quest, which hit #20 in hardcover.

ISBN 13: 9780515154016, 352pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

HEAD GAMES Morrison, Mary B.

From childhood games to career challenges, Trymm, Dallas, Kohl, and Blitz have stayed the best of friends and each others’ toughest competition. These bachelors live to party up, sex it down, and get it all.

And now they’re betting on which of them can ‘dateand-dump’ the most women in a month - and post the proof on social media. Winner takes all: a cool million dollars. But this game is about to get all-too-real...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Great for fans of Eric Jerome Dickey and Zane.

• Mary B. Morrison’s novels have been Essence bestsellers.

• Delivers an intense story and strong characters who demonstrate empowerment and growth.

• The first in a new series.

ISBN 13: 9781496710840, 304pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

MARK, THE

The Score Series #2 Swinson, Kiki

Identity thief Lauren Kelly thought she was safe.

The millions she stole from her double-crossing accomplice and ex-lover Matt Connors bought a quiet upscale life for her, her unsuspecting new husband Drake, and their precious baby. But betrayal was just the beginning... When both Drake and the baby go missing, it’s courtesy of a vengeful Matt. Now Lauren lives to hunt Matt down. She’ll strip away his fortune, work all his weaknesses - and destroy his every strength. But she’s heading straight into an insidious trap that could turn sweet revenge into mutuallyassured destruction...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The sequel to Kiki Swinson’s The Score (Dafina, 2018).

• A great read for fans of Ashley & JaQuavis and De’Nesha Diamond.

• Crossover appeal to fans suspense and thriller novels.

• Kiki Swinson is a bestselling author and one of urban lit’s brightest stars.

ISBN 13: 9781617739729, 356pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Pope, Jamie

Adopted as a child by a tech billionaire, Wynter Bates knows nothing about her origins - or the world beyond being privileged, sheltered, and lonely. But she won’t let anything stop her from investigating who she is.

Especially after a high-profile scandal involving her father’s past lands her on an island retreat under bodyguard Cullen Whelan’s protection- under the guise of being his girlfriend KEY SELLING POINTS • Jamie Pope’s warm, emotional tone and strong characters will appeal to fans of Rochelle Alers and Brenda Jackson.

• Jamie Pope is a young, multi-talented author who also writes for Harlequin’s Kimani Romance line, and for St. Martin’s u • Jamie Pope is an award-winning romance writer.

• Readers will love the themes of trust, forgiveness, and blooming romance.

ISBN 13: 9781496718273, 320pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

OVER THE FENCE Neighbors Series #2 Monroe, Mary

Bootlegging was Milton and Yvonne Hamilton’s ticket out of poverty, prison time, and plain bad luck.

Now they’ve moved on - to a bigger, richer pool of clientele - right in their own respectable new middleclass backyard. And their growing friendship with seemingly-perfect couple Joyce and Odell Watson is proving golden in more ways than one... But even a winning hand can be played too far. Pushed past their limits, Odell and Joyce will play on Milton’s careless boasting - to get him and Yvonne out of their lives for good. And soon, a devastating frame-up will plunge one couple into a living nightmare - and set the stage for explosive retribution...

KEY SELLING POINTS • The second in Mary Monroe’s The Neighbors series.

• Mary Monroe is the recipient of the 2017 J. California Cooper Memorial Award.

• Touching on interracial relationships and issues of sexual assault, this is a timely novel for contemporary readers.

• Mary Monroe has over one million books in circulation.

ISBN 13: 9781496716149, 400pp h/b, £21.99 Published by DAFINA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

BEARD GANG CHRONICLES Karrington, Blake

Blake Karrington brings together a group of talented authors, each with their unique writing style, and the end result is astonishingly jaw-dropping and will surely leave you begging for more. Beard Gang Chronicles is a collection of erotic short stories comprised of steamy sex scenes, mind-blowing passion, and a plethora of deliciously handsome bearded men who are sure to capture the minds and hearts of readers within the first few pages.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brings together five previously self-published authors to deliver their individual takes on erotic African American lit.

• Sensual, erotic and downright steamy, this is a collection that’s sure to titillate any beard-lover.

• Previously published as a successful ebook.

ISBN 13: 9781601629029, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by URBAN Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION Fiction - Black Interest

BIG GIRL’S REVENGE, A Moore, Ms. Michel

Life is great for thick-boned Keisha Jackson. With a good education, well-paying job, and a promising future, she has everything a young woman could ask for, including high self-esteem. But after a chance meeting with Rico, the neighbourhood ‘bad boy,’ her fairy tale life is quickly dismantled. Under the false claim of love, Rico vindictively tears down all that good-girl Keisha has built, with has no limits on the grief he causes and the disrespect he shows. But Keisha finally sees the light, and she’s not having it anymore - turning the tables, and showing Rico her well-deserved wrath.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Moore has written several popular titles for Urban Books, including Cold Hearted & Crazy, and the Full Figured series.

• Fast-paced and authentic, Moore’s stories are full of unforgettable characters in tricky situations.

• For fans of Katt, Treasure Hernandez, and Carl Weber.

ISBN 13: 9781601628725, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by URBAN Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

BI-SENSUAL

Fiction - Black Interest

MY MAMA’S DRAMA Hunt, La Jill

Diane is a single mother who prides herself on being a master manipulator. She has no problem using anything or anyone to get what she wants. Whether it’s treating her sister, Celia, as her personal ATM or seducing unsuspecting men, she will do whatever it takes to get ahead. Her daughter, Kendra, is a hardworking student who does a better job parenting her younger twin sisters than their mum does. When tragedy strikes one of the twins, Diane sees it as one more opportunity to exploit for her own personal gain. And when a secret that both Diane and Kendra have been keeping comes out, the entire family is ripped apart.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Great for fans of Kimberla Lawson Roby and Kiki Swinson.

• La Jill Hunt is an Essence bestselling author.

• La Jill Hunt’s memorable characters and entertaining stories will appeal to a wide range of readers.

• Her first novel Drama Queen (Urban Renaissance, 2016) was featured by Black Expressions Book Club around its release.

ISBN 13: 9781601620972, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by URBAN Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

POWER TRIP

Nikki-Michelle

Bestselling author Samona has found herself on the wrong side of love. Even though she knows that loving Elliot Louis-Jacques is wrong, she has no desire to be right. There’s just one problem: Elliot is in a long-term relationship with Demitri Alexander. As an openly bisexual man, Elliot has no problem with having his cake and eating it too. When he tells Mona and Demitri that he wants both of them at the same time, all hell breaks loose. And then, just when you think you have it all figured out, Elliot’s ex steps into the picture and throws a monkey wrench that Mona never saw coming.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the popular author of Bi-Satisfied and Tell Me No Lies.

• There is a huge gap in the urban fiction canon for LGBTQ literature - this book helps to fill that gap.

• The author is the host and CEO of a popular web radio show, Seriously Sensual.

ISBN 13: 9781601629043, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by URBAN Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

KISMET 2

Some Things You Will Never Understand Pittman, Raynesha

It seems the thrill of playing with fate still remains.

The lessons she should have learned from past mistakes mean nothing when her absent mother walks back into her life after 30 years, ready to rekindle a relationship that never existed. How long can Savannah expect to go on without fate coming back to haunt her? Will she ever realise that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree? The game she thinks she’s uniquely playing with life has an author of the same bloodline. Buckle up and hold on tight for this literary ride. Is it Karma or Kismet? You be the judge.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kismet (Urban, 2017) received rave reviews from urban fiction readers and secured Pittman’s place as an author to watch.

• Now Savannah Jones is back, and causing controversy like never before.

• Savannah is a real love-her-or-hate-her character who keeps readers hooked.

• For readers of gritty, sexy, and hugely entertaining fiction.

ISBN 13: 9781601621283, 304pp p/b, £13.99 Published by URBAN Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Malian, Treasure

Upon starting her first year of law school, Skye meets third-year student Cameron Carter. Almost immediately, they find themselves attracted to one another. However, Cameron has a host of secrets and a complex occupation that he tries to keep from Skye.

Through an unlikely turn of events, Skye finds out about Cameron’s secret life and is forced to choose between true love or her own wellbeing.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Treasure Malian has written several other successful books for Urban, including Fashion Killa and A Gangster’s Dream.

• The author’s experience as an attorney lends realism and depth to the novel.

• Originally self-published as part of a trilogy in 2013 to great reviews and success.

• Malian has a considerable following online.

ISBN 13: 9781601621269, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by URBAN Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Fiction - Black Interest

THEY DON’T PLAY FAIR #3 in the Playing Fair Series Johnson, Clifford ‘Spud’

They’ve accumulated a long list of enemies, and now it’s time to do battle. Calling on some strong allies to assist them, they insist that no one will be spared, and no one will get in their way. Papio and Special are going all out to get what they want and what they feel they deserve. Whatever it takes, their goals will be reached. There’s no rules in the game they are playing. They don’t care about rules anyway, because They Don’t Play Fair!

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third title in the popular Playing Fair Series, after He Don’t Play Fair and She Don’t Play Fair.

• The author has written several successful books for Urban, including Can’t Stop and Gangsta Twist.

• The fast-paced plot and compelling, red-hot relationship between Papio and Special will keep readers hooked.

ISBN 13: 9781601621276, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by URBAN Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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FICTION • GRAPHIC NOVELS Poetry

DUPPIES

Marriott, D. S

In Duppies, D.S. Marriott writes a poetry of grime music, one that is ‘late shift, zero hour’. Mixing lyric tonality with grime’s aggression, grit, and speed, this is a coruscating study of the racial politics of austerity. And it is an erudite lyric, one attentive to the continuing legacies of slavery, how this history shapes and defines everything from the law to the understanding of who or what is human.

KEY SELLING POINTS • New publication by an established UK poet now living abroad, showing international reach.

• Author is also already well-known in academic and lefty circles for his involvement in Afro-pessimism.

• Will have a broad appeal, including academics, poetry readers, and fans of grime music.

ISBN 13: 9781934639269,TBCpp p/b, £13.50 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Poetry

I SHIMMER SOMETIMES, TOO O, Porsha

Porsha O’s debut poetry collection soars with the power and presence of live performance. These poems dip their hands deep into the fabric of black womanhood, pulling out all of its threads. This book establishes Porsha O firmly in the lineage of black queer poetics, pulling equally from Audre Lorde and Danez Smith. This is a book of gentle breaking and inventive reconstruction. This is a book of self-care, and community-care - the pursuit of building a world that will keep you alive.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the most successful performance poets of the past five years, and a two time National Poetry Slam Champion.

• Strong media presence with over 8,500 followers on social media and over 1 million online views.

• Has situated herself as a powerful political voice and activist on issues of race, feminism and LGBTQ rights.

• Poetry tackles high-relevant and current injustices faced by many of her audience.

ISBN 13: 9781943735457, 96pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SCB DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHERS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Poetry

SUMMER OF DEAD BIRDS, THE Liebegott, Ali

Lesbian relationships rarely survive the death of a parent, Ali Liebegott’s therapist tells her in the pages of this novel-in-verse. Despite Ali’s defiance, the prediction comes true. In Summer of Dead Birds, she explores the toll of mental illness and grief on romantic partnerships - fragile things anyway through a lesbian lens.In this chronicle of mourning and survival, Ali Liebegott wallows in loneliness and over-assigns meaning to everyday circumstance, clinging to an aging dog and obsessing over dead birds. But these unpretentious vignettes are laced with compassion, as she learns to balance the sting of death with the tender strangeness of life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Companion book – The Beautifully Worthless (City Lights, 2005) – won the 2006 Lambda Literary Award for best lesbian debut fiction.

• Liebegott writes for the Emmy Award-winning show Transparent (Amazon).

• Has already been praised by Maggie Nelson, Eileen Myles, sam sax, and Michelle Tea. • Explores the toll of mental illness and grief on romantic partnerships through a lesbian lens.

ISBN 13: 9781936932504, 104pp p/b, £15.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS

Bietila, Sue Seminsky & Pyle, Kevin

The latest volume from World War 3 Illustrated, Now Is the Time of Monsters explores and exposes the predatory logic that underpins our economy, politics, justice system, and human relations. As agents of capitalism seek to extract and exploit at every opportunity, artists and allies come together to push back in words and images. With contributions

by Sue Coe, Eric Drooker, Sabrina Jones, Seth Tobocman, Sandy Jimenez, Peter Kuper, Kevin Pyle and many more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • WW3 Illustrated is America’s longest running anthology of political comics.

• Previous volumes have been praised by Comics Journal and the New York Times.

• In a time of great political upheaval and uncertainty in both the US and the UK, there is a market for cathartic humour.

ISBN 13: 9781849353403, 180pp p/b, £10.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS PARTY Archie Superstars

This volume collects 1000 pages of iconic Archie comic stories, featuring the same mix of wild humour, awkward charm and genuine relatability that has kept Archie and the gang popular for over 75 years.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Archie is one of the most successful, longest running comics franchises ever and has now been rebooted for new fans.

• The Archie characters have never been more popular thanks to the Riverdale TV show, currently streaming on Netflix.

• The recent Archie comic revamps by Fiona Staples and Mark Waid have brought Archie to a new generation of readers.

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

ISBN 13: 9781682558379, 1000pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

ARCHIE 3000 Archie Superstars

Travel to the 31st Century with Archie and his friends!

In the year 3000, Riverdale is home to hoverboards, intergalactic travel, alien life and everyone’s favourite space case, Archie! Follow the gang as they encounter detention robots, teleporters, wacky fashion trends and much more. Will the teens of the future get in as much trouble as the ones from our time?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Reboots a classic Archie series from the 90s in which Archie and the gang live in the 31st Century.

• Fans will love the nostalgia in this retro series, includingnutty fashions, aliens and hoverboards!

• The Archie characters have never been more popular thanks to the Riverdale TV show, currently streaming on Netflix.

• The recent Archie comic revamps by Fiona Staples and Mark Waid have brought Archie to a new generation of readers.

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

ISBN 13: 9781682558416, 224pp p/b, £9.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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GRAPHIC NOVELS Graphic Novel

ARCHIE: VARSITY EDITION VOL. 1

Waid, Mark; Staples, Fiona & Wu, Annie

Archie, one of the longest-running titles in comic book history, is rebooted here in this full-colour collection that brings together several of the top creators in comics.

Together they create a surprising and definitive take on the origin of Archie’s historic love triangle with Betty and Veronica - a story that has never been told. The book captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie’s original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character’s all-ages appeal. Collects the first two volumes of the series KEY SELLING POINTS • The recent Archie comic revamp by Fiona Staples and Mark Waid in a deluxe, hardcover edition.

• The Archie characters have never been more popular thanks to the Riverdale TV show, currently streaming on Netflix.

• Waid’s reboot has brought Archie to a new generation of comics readers who are thirsty for more Archie content!

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

ISBN 13: 9781682558393, 352pp h/b, £29.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

GIFTS OF THE NIGHT

Graphic Novel

SHE COULD FLY

Cantwell, Christopher; Morazzo, Martin & Mrva, Miroslav

Over the course of 51 days in Chicago, an unknown woman appears publicly 11 times, flying at speeds of 120 miles per hour and at heights reaching 2,000 feet. Then she suddenly dies in a fiery explosion mid-air. No one knows who she was, how she flew, or why. A disturbed 15-year-old girl named Luna becomes obsessed with learning everything about her, even as rumours and conspiracy theories roil. As Luna comes closer to the truth she hopes that cracking the secrets of the Flying Woman’s inner life will somehow lead to liberation from her own troubled mind.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest from Karen Berger’s Berger Books Imprint.

• Written by Christopher Cantwell, co-creator of AMC’s critically acclaimed TV series: Halt and Catch Fire.

• Illustrated by Martin Morazzo of the genre-defying and widely acclaimed Ice Cream Man. • Initial issues of She Could Fly have debuted to significant praise as a surprising and unique take on the superhero genre.

• Presents an honest and insightful commentary on mental health struggles.

ISBN 13: 9781506709499, 128pp h/b, £16.99 Published by BERGER BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

TAJ MAHAL, THE

Chadwick, Paul & Bolton, John

When a simpleton prince has a vision that his father, the King, turns into military strategy, he is hailed as a seer.

But no one realises that his visions are merely poetic retellings of history lessons learned from his timid tutor, who becomes a reckless manipulator of the boy’s visions.

Magdin soon becomes a helpless pawn in a game of savage political intrigue. When his prophecies become more and more ominous, no one is safe as desperation and murder thunders throughout the kingdom.

An Incredible Love Story Hoskin, Rik & Khan, Aadil

This is the story behind the Taj Mahal - of the incredible love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, how they met and fell in love, and how Shah Jahan was to lose her as she died while giving birth. This is also the story of how the Taj Mahal was built, and how the great Mughal emperor spent his last days imprisoned in his fort, pining for his beloved Mumtaz, as he gazed over the river for a view of the magnificent edifice, a monumental reminder of his love and loss.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stand-out series first featured in DC’s Vertigo Comics collected in a single volume for the first time.

• The latest Dark Horse’s brand new Berger Books imprint, already making a splash in the comic book world.

• For fans of European fantasy and Game of Thrones-style drama and intrigue.

• Author Paul Chadwick is an award-winning creator best known for his Eisner award-winning Concrete.

• Contains a brand-new introduction from the author himself plus an extensive art section from John Bolton.

ISBN 13: 9781506710747, 120pp h/b, £16.99 Published by BERGER BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

KEY SELLING POINTS • An accessible way for young readers to fall in love with history, telling the true story of the Taj Mahal.

• Illustrated in full-colour by Aadil Khan, in his sophisticated, lush style.

• Writer Rik Hoskin has written several bestselling graphic novels, most notably White Sand with Brandon Sanderson.

• Part of Campfire’s non-fiction series of graphic novels, Histories, that bring history to life.

ISBN 13: 9789381182598, 118pp p/b, £10.99 Published by CAMPFIRE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

Graphic Novel

SEEDS, THE

Nocenti, Ann & Aja, David

Award-winning artist David Aja (Hawkeye, Immortal Iron Fist) and filmmaker, journalist, and comics writer Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, Catwoman) team up to tell an ecofiction tech-thriller where flora and fauna have begun to mutate. The Seeds is also a story of love beyond race and gender, and of the resilience of both human and animal kind. The bees are swarming. What do they know that we don’t? The rich have built walls around their wealth and scramble into escape rockets. The romantic and the ruthless cross over into the lawless wilds of Zone-B. A few cantankerous aliens have come to collect the last dregs of humanity’s essence for the celestial embryo bank.

One of them falls in love.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest from Dark Horse’s new Berger Books imprint from legendary Vertigo founding editor, Karen Berger.

• From big-name writer Ann Nocenti, best-known for writing Daredevil in the 1980s.

• Featuring a striking visual style from Eisner-award winning artist, David Aja. • A unique blend of gritty noir and surreal science-fiction wrapped up in a thrilling mystery.

ISBN 13: 9781506705880, 128pp p/b, £16.99 Published by BERGER BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

BUCK DANNY VOL. 9: FLIGHT OF THE SPECTRE Zumbiehl, Frederic & Formosa, Gil

When a Japanese patrol plane is shot down by a mysterious aggressor the international community immediately suspects the Chinese - the attack having taken place off the Japanese Senkaku Islands, which China also claims as their own. The incident is extremely serious and could lead to all-out war. Buck is sent by the Pentagon aboard the USS Ronald Reagan to investigate the attack. Can he defuse the situation before it blows out of control?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Buck Danny is one of the most important and influential Franco-Belgian comic strips.

• Central characters based on popular heroes of the Second World War lend a particular authenticity.

• Featuring stunning, historically-accurate illustration of military planes and other vehicles.

• For fans of The Grand Duke, Two-Fisted Tales, and historical fiction/comics in general.

ISBN 13: 9781849184366, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

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IAN VOL. 3: BLIETZKRIEG Vehlmann, Fabien & Meyer, Ralph

Horrified at the memory of what he’d done during the Los Angeles riots, Ian tries to commit suicide. But his body turns out to be simply too durable. Injured but alive, he’s taken in by the inhabitants of the city’s slums. Meanwhile, the rest of team 21, along with Ian’s creators, are summoned to the Pentagon where a rather unusual general orders them to help the American government locate the android... and destroy him!

KEY SELLING POINTS • By the author of the award-winning series Alone.

• Holder of two awards from the prestigious Angouleme Comic Festival.

• Action and adventure in a not-so-distant future, interwoven with a reflection on human nature.

• Clear, expressive art as well suited for action sequences as for facial expressions.

ISBN 13: 9781849183734, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

TWENTY YEARS AFTER Van Hamme, Jean & Dany

Twenty years have passed since the survivors of the Corsair crash emerged from the jungle - but they’re suddenly dropping like flies. Rafalowski, the cowardly pianist, vanishes. Miss Taylor, the nanny, drowns.

Draillac, who was 12 at the time of the accident, is kidnapped and believed dead... One by one, someone is trying to eliminate the survivors.

KEY SELLING POINTS • By the legendary author of Thorgal, XIII, Largo Winch, Wayne Shelton and more - millions of books sold.

• Illustrated by some of the masters of French comics, in a lively and evocative style.

• An exciting adventure featuring characters from the original Without A Hero.

• Part of Cinebook’s ‘Espresso’ collection, this is a double-shot of two individual but connected stories.

ISBN 13: 9781849184151, 64pp p/b, £8.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal

Graphic Novel

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER - IMBALANCE PART TWO

Hicks, Faith Erin & Wartman, Peter et al

There’s something fishy going on in Cranefish Town, and it’s up to Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph to find out what, before the simmering conflict between benders and non-benders boils over into all-out war. But danger lurks where they least expect it, and uncovering the truth will reveal a threat unlike any they’ve ever faced - and a fateful choice for Aang he can never unmake! Written in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Continues a brand new story 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, Airbender fans are eager for new mater • From new creative team Faith Erin Hicks & Peter Wartman taking over from Gene Luen Yang for a fresh and original take.

• Produced in collaboration with Avatar series creators themselves!

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

ISBN 13: 9781506706528, 80pp p/b, £9.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH VOLUME 5 Mignola, Mike; Arcudi, John et al

This hardcover edition collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth volumes 12-13, and 15 plus bonus material. Hell on Earth comes to an end when the B.P.R.D. must defend earth from one of the mythical Ogdru Jahad, the dragon believed to bring about the end of the world. The agents must destroy the dragon and the countless monsters it creates. Elsewhere, Russian occult director seeks help from a demon as he follows her through Hell.

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: 9781506708157, 408pp h/b, £29.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

B.P.R.D.: VAMPIRE (SECOND EDITION)

Mignola, Mike, Ba, Gabriel & Moon, Fabio

This new edition includes the original five-issue series and sketchbook section, plus the new short from the Hellboy Winter Special 2018 and a new introduction

by Ba & Moon. A vampire-haunted B.P.R.D. agent’s quest for revenge turns into a rampage as he pursues a clan of undead and their gorgon-eyed queen.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Reprints the popular B.P.R.D. Vampire series that first debuted in 2013.

• Includes the new Mike Mignola Vampire story from the Hellboy Winter Special.

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

ISBN 13: 9781506711898, 120pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

BEDTIME GAMES

Keller, Nick; Nolan, Conor & Fitzpatrick, Kelly

As summer comes to an end, three friends start senior year with a bang by exploring the mysterious past of their school. But before the night is over, their adventure turns into trouble when the kids set loose an evil that seeks to prey on their worst nightmares.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest new series in Dark Horse’s expansive line of award-winning horror.

• As much a coming of age story as a horror adventure with a distinct adolescent appeal.

• Has already received rave reviews as a weighty and compelling story with complex characters.

• Is sure to appeal to fans of classic coming-of-age horror like Stephen King’s It. • Dark Horse already have a strong reputation for quality horror with series like the Eisner-nominated Harrow County.

ISBN 13: 9781506709017, 104pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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DRAGON AGE: DECEPTION DeFilippis, Nunzio; Weir; Christina & Furuka Fernando

Olivia Pryde hasn’t worked an honest day in years. Once an actress, she now lives by the con, and has come to Tevinter with a new target: Calix Qintara, the heir to a wealthy house. Once she approaches the young man, she quickly realises that he is not exactly who he says he is - and she may be in too deep.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Set in the hugely popular Dragon Age universe recently revived by the 2014 Game of the Year, Dragon Age: Inquisition.

• Deepening the lore and character of the world of Thedas this is an essential addition to Dragon Age canon.

• Not just for Dragon Age fans but for anyone who enjoys a fantasy adventure set in a rich and exciting world.

• Sees the return of the creative team behind the popular Dragon Age: Knight Errant.

• With new instalments to the Dragon Age universe in development the fantasy franchise is in full swing.

ISBN 13: 9781506707457, 72pp h/b, £12.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

MIND MGMT OMNIBUS PART 1 Kindt, Matt

This globe-spanning tale of espionage explores the adventures of a journalist investigating the mystery of a commercial flight where everyone aboard loses their memories. Meru’s obsession with Flight 815 leads her to a much bigger story of a top-secret government Mind MGMT program. Her ensuing journey involves weaponised psychics, hypnotic advertising, talking dolphins, and seemingly immortal pursuers, as she hunts down the flight’s missing passenger, the man who was Mind MGMT’s greatest success - and it’s most devastating failure.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Is in the works for the big screen by Ridley Scott and is to be adapted into a TV series by Dexter producer Daniel Ceron.

• Collects a New York Times bestselling comic from Eisner nominated and Harvey award-winning creator Matt Kindt.

• Has been received to widespread praise and acclaim from leading voices in comic books and beyond.

• An expansive and complex mystery conspiracy series this omnibus is perfect for those ready to go down the rabbit hole.

• Includes bonus chapters and short stories as featured in i09 and Dark Horse Presents.

ISBN 13: 9781506704609, 336pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

POLAR VOLUME 4: THE KAISER FALLS Santos, Victor

An indomitable, yet aging spy assimilates to retirement in Miami, until a rookie assassin locates him and challenges him to his crown.

Living a simple life down in the Miami sunshine gets complicated when Black Kaiser’s housemaid has some problems involving a local gang. However, resurfacing to maintain the peace, puts him right in the new adversary’s crosshairs. Buckle up because Black Kaiser’s last ride is going to get rough!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tells a gritty tale of assassins and espionage in the vein of Daniel Craig’s 007 & Keanu Reeves’ John Wick.

• For fans of noir thriller comics in the vein of Frank Miller.

• To be adapted into an upcoming Netflix film starring Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Hudgens & Matt Lucas, out in 2019.

• Volume 1 or Polar was named by Den of Geek! as one the best graphic novels of 2014.

• This hotly anticipated final chapter promises to deliver a truly explosive finale.

ISBN 13: 9781506711171, 166pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

WAR BEARS

Atwood, Margaret & Steacy, Ken

Oursonette, a fictional Nazi-fighting superheroine, is created at the peak of World War II by comic book creator Al Zurakowski who dreams of making it big in the early world of comics publishing. A story that follows the early days of comics in Toronto, a brutal war that greatly strains Al personally and professionally, and how the rise of post-war American comics puts an end to his dreams. International and New York Times best-selling novelist Margaret Atwood and acclaimed artist Ken Steacy collaborate for one of the most highly anticipated comic book and literary events!

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the imagination of internationally acclaimed Margaret Atwood, one of the most important living writers of today.

• The award-winning Netflix adaptations The Handmaid’s Tale & Alias Grace have put Atwood back in the spotlight.

• Atwood’s Nazi-fighting superheroine is the perfect antidote to resurgent neo-nazi groups and the alt-right.

• Illustrated by Eisner-award wining artist Ken Steacy, best-known for NOW Comics’ Astro Boy. • Is sure to appeal to fans of Atwood’s acclaimed graphic novel and New York Times #1 bestseller, Angel Catbird.

ISBN 13: 9781506708980, 104pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

XERXES

The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander Miller, Frank & Sinclair, Alex

This historical epic, set in the world of 300, tells of the upsurge and decline of the Persian King’s empire, and the ascent of the Grecian realm through Alexander. Written and illustrated by comics luminary and legend, Frank Miller (Sin City, The Dark Knight, 300), and coloured by Alex Sinclair (Batman: The Dark Knight III: The Master Race), this companion to Miller’s epic masterpiece, 300, brings the historical story of Xerxes to the graphic novel audience with grit and visual style!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A prequel series to the hugely popular 300 comic book series, which has spawned two blockbuster hits.

• A raw and visceral historical epic in Miller’s iconic visual style.

• Love for the 300 franchise is alive and well with 300: Rise of an Empire making over £250 million at box office.

• Written and illustrated by comics legend Frank Miller, author of Sin City and The Dark Knight Returns.

• Long-awaited by existing Miller fans and an ideal entry point for those new to the comic.

ISBN 13: 9781506708829, 104pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel

ANGEL CLAWS

Jodorowsky, Alejandro & Moebius

In Angel Claws, frequent collaborators Alexandro Jodorowsky and Moebius (The Incal, The Eyes of the Cat) indulge their naughtier sides as they describe a young woman’s quest for sexual awakening. Suggestive eroticism quickly evolves to metaphysical delirium.

KEY SELLING POINTS • By renowned and award-winning authors and filmmakers Alejandro Jodorowsky & Moebius (creators of The Incal, Eyes of the Cat).

• Back in print by popular demand!

• In celebration of Jodorowsky’s birthday.

• For fans of Robert Capa (Firefly) or Magritte (SelfMadeHero) published in 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781594653230, 72pp h/b, £18.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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SIMAK

Frissen, Jerry & Ponzio, Jean-Michael

The Moon of Hesperia: Phoenix, a gifted but amnesiac policeman, witnesses the murder of his teammate.

His investigation leads him to Solar Corona, the cityplanet of all debauchery, where he crosses paths with the simaks, transhumans designed for prostitution who were supposed to have been eradicated as a result of repeated bugs. In the heart of this violent and corrupt universe, his thirst for justice will lead Phoenix on a trail to discover the simaks’ origins.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From Jerry Frissen the creator of The Metabaron.

• Part of the Metabaron universe.

• Ten pages of Bonus material included.

• Will appeal to fans of Crime Noir, science fiction, and films like Fifth Element and Blade Runner.

ISBN 13: 9781594658884, 120pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

ROLLING STONES IN COMICS, THE Ceka, Various

When the Rolling Stones hit the scene in the 60s it was to play Rhythm & Blues, nothing more. They were far from imagining that they are not just going to change music but also become the mouthpiece of a changing world. Sticking their tongue out at the establishment with their brilliant music and hardhitting lyrics, they achieve planet-wide success. With Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in the lead, the Rolling Stones has become, over fifty years, not just music, but a whole attitude! Through twenty-one stories in comics accompanied by biographical texts and a rich iconography, this book makes you relive, in a totally new way, the incredible epic of one of the biggest rock bands ever.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Rolling Stones have millions of fans all over the world, and are one of the most well-known rock bands of all time.

• Featuring Ceka as the writer and various artists.

• The success of Sex Pistols: The Graphic Novel, and The Beatles: All Our Yesterdays proves this genre sells.

ISBN 13: 9781681121987, 192pp h/b, £21.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

MANY NOT THE FEW, THE

An Illustrated History Of Britain Shaped By The People Wilson, Sean Michael & Brown, Robert (illus)

With a mix of serious research and family jokes old union rep, Joe, and his granddaughter, Arushi, go into the complicated history, the ideological battles, the class conflict, a consideration of what unions are for, and what the future of unions may be. Starting way back with the 14th-century Peasants’ Revolt, taking in the Levellers and the Luddites, the expansion of the unions in the 19th century, the height of their power in the ‘70s, and the great conflicts and decline of the ‘80s.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first graphic history of the union movement.

• Takes in the full sweep of history, ending with Brexit and the future.

• Sean Michael Wilson is an award-winning graphic novel writer, co-author of Fight the Power and Portraits of Violence.

• Robert Brown contributed to Eisner-nominated To End All Wars, and Portraits of Violence.

• Published under the Workable label - an imprint of New Internationalist and the GFTU. ISBN 13: 9781780264448, 128pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

BOGART CREEK Evernden, Derek

Collecting the best of Bogart Creek, Derek Evernden’s laugh-out-loud funny, single-panel comics of absurd and dark humour. Similar in style to The Far Side, Bogart Creek is a perfect book for bathroom reading.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Very limited edition - only 1,000 available and when they’re gone, they’re gone!

• Originally a successful webcomic on Instagram @bogartcreek.

• A darkly humorous comic with moments of laugh-out-loud absurdity.

• For fans of Sunday strips-style comics like The Far Side.

ISBN 13: 9781988903491, 136pp p/b, £15.99 Published by RENEGADE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

FRANK

Rankel, Ben

Eve Lee seeks to find out what really happened to her missing lover during the Frank Slide, one of Canada’s deadliest natural disasters. A historical murder mystery.

KEY SELLING POINTS • There is increasing interest in Canadian historical titles, particularly graphic novels where few are being published.

• The lead character adds a much needed contrast to the usually male dominated historical fiction graphic novels.

• The artwork is gorgeous, contemporary and historically accurate at the same time.

• Ben is a gifted graphic novelist, and definitely one to watch.

ISBN 13: 9781988903354, 112pp p/b, £17.95 Published by RENEGADE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel

SPINE CHILLERS, THE Clark, Ben

Marvel at HP Lovecraft’s inspiration for Cthulhu, gasp as Ambrose Bierce struggles under the weight of his own creative output, and marvel as Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle mud wrestle to determine once and for all who is the better horror writer. Comic genius Ben Clark is the creative talent behind this episodic strip that was originally a webcomic.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Limited edition - only 1,000 copies printed. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

• A unique concept of taking some of the world’s most well-known authors and placing them in a sit-com.

• Originally a successful webcomic inspired by the popular Spine Chillers audiobook series read by Doug Bradley.

ISBN 13: 9781988903460, 112pp p/b, £13.99 Published by RENEGADE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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DAISY BLACKWOOD: PILOT FOR HIRE The Stolen Socialite Howe, Ryan

When Daisy’s friend is kidnapped, a relaxing afternoon out becomes a race against the clock to rescue her. With bank robbers, air pirates, and the police in her way, Daisy has her work cut out for her.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Female driven (non-exploitative), diverse cast.

• Appeals to both children and adults.

• Self-contained stories allow any book to be an entry point into the series for new readers.

• For fans of old comic strips and serials, like Terry and the Pirates, Dick Tracy, Rip Kirby.

ISBN 13: 9781908030313, 90pp p/b, £7.99 Published by SOARING PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Manga

10 DANCE 2 Inouesatoh

Yaoi fans, dip into your new obsession! The beautifully-detailed, lithe bodies of the two ‘kings of the ballroom’ fly across the dance floor as rivals build a volatile bond in this red-hot romance! Shinya Sugiki, the dashing lord of Standard Ballroom, and Shinya Suzuki, passionate king of Latin Dance: the two share more than just a first name and a love of the sport. They each want to become champion of the 10-Dance Competition, which means they’ll need to learn the other’s specialty dances, and who better to learn from than the best? But old rivalries die hard, and things get complicated even further when they realise there might be more between them than an uneasy partnership...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha Comic’s first foray into the yaoi (boy love) genre.

• The yaoi genre has a passionate following in manga fandom that encompasses both gay and straight fans.

• Inouesatoh has built a strong reputation and following in the yaoi fandom with her previous body of work.

ISBN 13: 9781632367662, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

GOLOSSEUM 6 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: 9781632367235, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

GRAND BLUE DREAMING 5 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 release 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: 9781632367242, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

GLEIPNIR 1 Takeda, Sun

Shuichi Kagaya an ordinary high school kid in a boring little town. But when a beautiful classmate is caught in a warehouse fire, he discovers a mysterious power: He can transform into a furry dog with an oversized revolver and a zipper down his back. He saves the girl’s life, sharing his secret with her. But she’s searching for the sister who killed her family, and she doesn’t care how degrading it gets: She will use Shuichi to accomplish her mission...

KEY SELLING POINTS • A dark twist on the adventure manga genre.

• Art style and storytelling will appeal to fans of horror franchises like Five Nights at Freddy’s (2014, Scott Cawthon).

• Sun Takeda has built up a strong following in Japan.

ISBN 13: 9781632367631, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

HITORIJIME MY HERO 2 Arii, Memeko

A yaoi romance between a good boy who didn’t know he was waiting for a hero, and a bad boy who comes to his rescue! Now a hit anime on Amazon Prime!

Masahiro Setagawa doesn’t believe in heroes, but wishes he could: he’s found himself in a gang of smalltime street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all... and as their relationship deepens, he realises a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will appeal to the large yaoi fanbase amongst manga and anime fans.

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

• Was ranked one of the best yaoi manga titles in a 2014 survey by Honya Club’s ‘Nationwide Bookstore Employees.’

ISBN 13: 9781632367723, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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LOVE IN FOCUS 1 Nogiri, Yoko

Mako’s always had a passion for photography. When she loses someone dear to her, she clings onto her art as a relic of the close relationship she once had...

Luckily, her childhood best friend Kei encourages her to come to his high school and join their prestigious photo club. With nothing to lose, Mako grabs her camera and a fresh take on life - and a mysterious new muse - begin to come into focus!

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the creator of the popular shojo series That Wolf Boy is Mine!

• That Wolf Boy is Mine has charted in the New York Times Bestselling Manga list.

• The American Library Association included That Wolf Boy is Mine in its 2017 list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens.

ISBN 13: 9781632367686, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

QUINTESSENTIAL QUINTUPLETS 2 Haruba, Negi

Futaro Uesugi is a second-year in high school, scraping to get by and pay off his family’s debt. The only thing he can do is study, so when Futaro receives a parttime job offer to tutor the five daughters of a wealthy businessman, he can’t pass it up. Little does he know, these five beautiful sisters are quintuplets, but the only thing they have in common is that they’re all terrible at studying! At this rate, the sisters can’t graduate, and Futaro must think of a plan that suits each of them - which feels hopeless when five-outof-five of these girls think he’s a loser!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A classic manga harem comedy in the style of Love Hina (1998, Kodansha).

• The series has built up a following from its digital release.

• Has a lot of potential for future licensing (anime, merchandise etc).

ISBN 13: 9781632367754, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

SEVEN DEADLY SINS 31, THE

Graphic Novel - Manga

THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME 9 Fuse & Kawakami, Taiki

Mikami’s middle age hasn’t gone as he planned.

So when he wakes up in a new world straight out of a fantasy RPG, he’s disappointed but not exactly surprised to find that he’s facing down a dragon, not as a knight or a wizard but as a blind slime demon. But there are chances for even a slime to become a hero...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on a popular web novel turned nerd franchise, with novels being released by Yen Press.

• Slime is full of in-jokes and references for players of tabletop RPGs and video games.

• A unique addition to the ‘sucked into a fantasy game world’ sub-genre that includes Sword Art Online and Log Horizon.

• There are nine volumes in the series, which is still ongoing.

• An anime adaptation is set for release in October 2018 that will stream on Crunchyroll.

ISBN 13: 9781632367471, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

TO YOUR ETERNITY 9 Oima, Yoshitoki

A lonely boy wandering the Arctic regions of North America meets a wolf, and the two become fast friends, depending on each other to survive the harsh environment. But the boy has a history, and the wolf is more than meets the eye as well...To Your Eternity is a totally unique and moving manga about death, life, reincarnation, and the nature of love.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Oima’s previous work, A Silent Voice, was a hit, with 140,000 copies sold through so far.

• Oima has been Eisner Award nominated and has two consecutive placements on YALSA’s Great Graphic Novels for Teens list.

• A Silent Voice has been adapted into an anime film by Kyoto Animation that had a run in UK cinemas in March 2017.

• The film version of A Silent Voice is available on Blu-ray/DVD in the UK from Anime Limited.

ISBN 13: 9781632367341,TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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: 9781632367310, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Manga

UQ HOLDER 16 Akamatsu, Ken

Negi Springfield, the boy wizard of the hit manga Negima! fought and won many battles. Now, decades later, his grandson, a little boy called Touta, dreams of leaving his quiet village and heading to the City.

But before he can head off on an adventure, he must battle and defeat his evil teacher, the immortal vampire Evangeline!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ken Akamatsu’s manga series have sold tens of thousands of copies in the UK - Negima! continues to be a top series.

• Set in the far future of the world of Negima!, it will draw in current fans but with an entirely new story.

• An action adventure story showing the importance of friendship and filled with light humour.

• The anime adaptation is set for a UK release from MVM Films.

ISBN 13: 9781632367372, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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YURI IS MY JOB! 2 Miman

Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess - she’s admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a cafe manager named Mai, she’s willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact.

To Hime’s surprise, the cafe is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can’t help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha’s first title in the rapidly growing yuri genre of lesbian romance manga.

• Launching alongside Kodansha’s first two yaoi titles, 10 Dance and Hitorijime My Hero.

• Miman has a strong following in Japan for her work in manga anthologies.

ISBN 13: 9781632367785, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: BACK TO BASICS Spencer, Nick & Ramos, Humberto

The heist of the century is on, but who are the Thieves Guild of New York?! And what is their connection to the Black Cat?! Spider-Man might die trying to find out! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (2018) 7-12.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man is Marvel’s MOST popular character!

• The web-slinger made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Captain America: Civil War (2016).

• Tom Holland reprised his role in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). He and will return in Avengers

4 (20th April 2019).

• Written by Nick Spencer (Secret Empire, Superior Foes of Spider-Man).

• Illustrated by Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man).

ISBN 13: 9781846539602, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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OLD MAN HAWKEYE VOL. 2: THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND Sacks, Ethan & Checchetto, Marco

Hawkeye’s on a mission to hunt down the Thunderbolts that betrayed him... Now see exactly what happened on that fateful date 45 years ago, in all of its bloody detail! Plus, Hawkeye and Hawkeye together again, as Kate Bishop and Clint Barton make their way across the Wastelands. But what will their confrontation with Songbird reveal? Also, Bullseye vs. Red Skull’s secret weapon - the Winter Soldier!

Collecting Old Man Hawkeye 7-12 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Hawkeye solo series by Matt Fraction and David Aja has been a best-seller since its release in 2012.

• Jeremy Renner returns as Clint Barton/Hawkeye in the long-awaited Avengers: Infinity War, due for release April 2018.

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

• Written by rising-star Ethan Sacks (Secret Empire: Brave New World).

• Illustrated by superstar artist Marco Checchetto (Daredevil, Amazing Spider-Man, Star Wars: Obi-Wan and Anakin).

ISBN 13: 9781846539589, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

RETURN OF WOLVERINE, THE Soule, Charles & McNiven, Steve

Ever since Wolverine’s death, the X-Men have been struggling. Now, the heart of the X-Men has returned.

But is it going to be a happy reunion? Collects Death of Wolverine 1-5.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The long-awaited return of Wolverine!

• Logan, the last Wolverine movie starring Hugh Jackman was released 1st March 2017.

• Written by fan-favourite Charles Soule (Civil War II, Death of Wolverine, Darth Vader).

• Illustrated by fan-favourite Steve McNiven (Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America.

ISBN 13: 9781846539572, 132pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL VOL. 8: ROAD TRIP Thompson, Robbie; Hepburn, Scott & Horak, Matt

Have you read On the Road? Have you watched Tommy Boy? This is like that, but with Spider-Man and Deadpool! The dynamic duo are discovering America and true friendship! Collecting Spider-Man/Deadpool #40-45 (subject to change).

KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man is Marvel’s MOST popular character!

• Tom Holland reprises his roles as the webbed wonder in Avengers: Infinity War - released 27th April 2018!

• Deadpool and Deadpool 2 have been hugely successful!

• Deadpool graphic novels are best-sellers!

• Written by Robbie Thompson (Doctor Strange & The Sorcerers Supreme).

ISBN 13: 9781846539596, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Graphic Novel - Marvel

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY NICK SPENCER VOL. 2 Spencer, Nick & Ramos, Humberto

Wondering when Boomerang’s status as Spider-Man’s roommate would blow up? Well, the time has come and it’s all here in this continuation of Nick Spencer’s action-packed take on everybody’s favourite webhead! Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man 6-12 ISBN 13: 9781302912321, 120pp p/b, £13.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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AVENGERS BY JASON AARON VOL. 2: WORLD TOUR Aaron, Jason; Pichelli, Sara & Marquez, David

If you thought you knew the beginnings of the Marvel Universe, you were wrong! Odin and his Prehistoric Avengers represent a period of history that’s never been explored - until now! Witness the origin of the very first Ghost Rider, who rides a flaming woolly mammoth... and battles a savage and familiar foe!

Back in the present, in the aftermath of their worldshaking battle against the Dark Celestials, the new Avengers team is officially formed - complete with a startling new headquarters at the top of the world! Behold the wonders of Avengers Mountain. But someone who doesn’t seem impressed is Namor, the ferocious lord of Atlantis - and his rage may turn the oceans red with blood! Collecting: Avengers 7-12 ISBN 13: 9781302911881, 160pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

BLACK PANTHER EPIC COLLECTION: REVENGE OF THE BLACK PANTHER

Kirby, Jack; Hannigan, Ed & Bingham, Jerry

Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive!

T’Challa will discover the secret of King Solomon’s frog, encounter alien races, battle eternal samurai warriors and much, much more. The history of the Wakandans, their majestic city, their amazing technology and the origins of Vibranium are also explored with a power and passion that only Kirby can offer. Then, Ed Hannigan and Jerry Bingham present an epic battle between the Black Panther, the Avengers and Ulysses Klaw.

Next, T’Challa returns to the American South to root out the evil Soul Strangler’s cult.

Finally, Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan craft a compelling tale as the Panther fights apartheid in the neighbouring nation of Azania. Collecting: Vol. 2: Black Panther (1977) 1-15, Marvel Premiere (1972) 51-53, Black Panther (1988) 1-4, material from Marvel Team-Up (1972) 100 ISBN 13: 9781302915421, 456pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

CABLE & X-FORCE: ONSLAUGHT

Loeb, Jeph; David, Peter & Kavanagh, Terry

Onslaught has struck - and now Cable and X-Force must strike back! Cable is on the hunt for the monstrous menace’s true identity, but standing in the way is the Incredible Hulk! Meanwhile, X-Force tries to protect Cable’s ‘brother’, X-Man, from Onslaught - but Mister Sinister wants him too! And to strike at Onslaught, Cable must team up with his mortal enemy... Apocalypse! In the war’s aftermath, Cable’s techno-virus is out of control and his life hangs in the balance. Can he pull himself together in time to help Domino save their old ‘friends’ Garrison Kane and Copycat from the maddening Psycho-Man? Elsewhere, X-Force must survive the madness of Mojoworld - and unravel the mystery of Shatterstar’s true identity! Collecting: Cable (1993) 32-39, X-Force (1991) 57-61, Incredible Hulk (1968) 444, X-Man 18-19, X-Force/Cable Annual ‘96 ISBN 13: 9781302916190, 456pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

DEADPOOL: SECRET AGENT DEADPOOL Hastings, Chris & Espin, Salva

It’s a Marvelous case of mistaken identity as Deadpool kills the wrong secret agent and has no choice but to take his place and finish his mission! Pitted against the deadly terrorist organisation called GORGON, it’s up to Wade Wilson to stop them from getting an object of paradoxical power in their grasp!

ISBN 13: 9781302913434, 136pp p/b, £12.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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DEATH OF WOLVERINE COMPANION

Claremont, Chris; Bennett, Marguerite & Latour, Jason

In the wake of Logan’s death, friends and foes alike grapple with grief! As Wolverine’s students mourn, Nightcrawler turns to his faith and the X-Men share stories from Logan’s long history! But what will happen to Wolverine’s body, entombed in Adamantium? As the battle for control of this valuable artefact begins, X-23, Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike step forward from the long shadow of Wolverine’s legacy! Sinister strikes, Logan’s vicious son Daken lies crippled, death looms for Shogun’s Weapon X crew - and Mystique is playing deadly chess with them all! But what is her hidden agenda? Plus, meet Fantomelle, the world’s most unstoppable thief! Who is Wolverine’s extraterrestrial friend Fang, and what does he want? And can ‘the Wolverines’ prevail in an assault on Sinister’s fortress? Collecting: Nightcrawler (2014) 7, Wolverine & The X-Men (2014) 10-11, Wolverines 1-20 ISBN 13: 9781302916107, 512pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

DECADES: MARVEL IN THE 60S - SPIDER-MAN MEETS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE Lee, Stan; Ditko, Steve & Kirby, Jack

Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade - and see how Spider-Man became an icon of the (Web) Swinging Sixties! The ever-sociable wallcrawler helped build the connected Marvel Universe we know and love with these early teamups (and tussles) with his fellow heroes - beginning with his bid to join the Fantastic Four! Witness the beginnings of Spidey’s amazing friendships with the Human Torch and Daredevil -and his first run-ins with the Hulk, Avengers, X-Men and more! Plus, the legendary Steve Ditko unites his signature characters, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange! Collecting: Amazing SpiderMan (1963) 16, Annual 2-3; Strange Tales Annual 2; Avengers (1963) 11; Daredevil (1964) 16-17, 27; X-Men (1963) 35; Fantastic Four (1961) 73; material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 1, 8, 14; Fantastic Four Annual 1; Tales To Astonish (1959) 57 ISBN 13: 9781302916602, 256pp p/b, £20.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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DOMINO VOL. 2

Simone, Gail; Nicieza, Fabian & Hopeless, Dennis

Domino’s blockbuster solo adventures roll on!

Neena Thurman is far from the only mutant wearing her X-gene on her sleeve. But who or what is the strange group known as the RejeX? We’ll tell you this much -don’t miss their first appearance! Plus, even Domino’s legendary luck needs some backup every once in a while - and Domino makes sure to keep her friends close, but her lovers even closer!

Featuring a bevy of special guests including Outlaw!

Diamondback! Colossus! And Nathan Summers, A.K.A. the man called Cable! Collecting: Domino 7-10, Domino Annual ISBN 13: 9781302914844, 128pp p/b, £13.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

EARTH X TRILOGY OMNIBUS: OMEGA

Ross, Alex; Krueger, Jim & Pugh, Steve

Alex Ross’ dark vision of the Marvel Universe’s future concludes! Captain Marvel led a charge against Death - and killed her! Now no one will ever die again. They may writhe in pain, their bodies broken beyond repair... they may cry out for their suffering to end... but they will not perish. Death is truly dead. What has Mar-Vell done?! Now, the remaining heroes of Earth X must band together to end the torment of the paradise they helped create. Will their desperate quest to restore death succeed? Collecting the full epic climax of the Earth X Trilogy - plus the story behind Nighthawk’s demonic visions, starring Daredevil and Mephisto! And an enormous and comprehensive array of sketches and background material! Collecting: Paradise X: Heralds 1-3; Paradise X 0-12, Xen, Devils, A, X, Special Edition; Paradise X: Ragnarok 1-2; Nighthawk (1998) 1-3 ISBN 13: 9781302916220, 840pp h/b, £83.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

FANTASTIC FOUR BY DAN SLOTT VOL. 1: FOUREVER Slott, Dan & Pichelli, Sara

The world’s greatest comic magazine is back! Since the end of Secret Wars, there’s been a gap in the Marvel Universe. A void no other team can fill. And it’s time for the world to move on. But can it? A life-changing decision by the Thing! A momentous declaration by the Human Torch! A clarion call-to-arms that summons Doctor Doom! And a signal in the sky that heralds the return of hope to the Marvel Universe!

ISBN 13: 9781302913496, 136pp p/b, £13.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

FANTASTIC FOUR: HEROES RETURN - THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1 Lobdell, Scott; Claremont, Chris & Macchio, Ralph

The Fantastic Four make their heroic return to the Marvel Universe - courtesy of comic book heavyweights Scott Lobdell, Chris Claremont, Alan Davis and Salvador Larroca! And old enemies lie in wait, including the Mole Man, the Red Ghost, the Trapster, Ronan the Accuser, the Frightful Four, Terminus and Crucible! But what does the bizarre Technet want with Franklin Richards? And where does the Captain Britain Corps stand on the matter of Reed and Sue’s son? Plus, the Human Torch and Spider-Man, together again! The Scottish saviour Caledonia debuts! Iron Man strikes! Franklin gets a puppy! The Thing deals with multiversal madness! And Adam Warlock’s opposite number, the one known as Her, returns! It’s an exciting and action-packed era for the FF, collected for the first time! Collecting: Fantastic Four (1998) 1-15, 1/2, Annual ‘98; Iron Man (1998) 14 ISBN 13: 9781302916237, 504pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

GAMBIT: THIEVES’ WORLD

Layman, John; Nitz, Jai & Jeanty, Georges

Ever wonder what Gambit is up to when he’s not saving the world with the X-Men? Then join him in the exciting and treacherous terrain of the New Orleans underworld, where Remy LeBeau’s skills and mastery as a thief are unquestioned! But Gambit’s confidence may be his downfall - and his world might soon collapse like a house of cards! When the reanimated dead crawl out of their graves and overrun the streets of the Big Easy, Gambit is the only person who can save the city from a zombie apocalypse! But he’s got even bigger problems: two women, both heartbroken, both angry... and both demanding his head on a platter! Then, the talented thief faces his most dangerous job yet: infiltrating the heavily fortified home of... the X-Men?!

You’ve got to read it to believe it, mes amis! Collecting: Gambit (2004) 1-12, Material From X-Men Unlimited (2004) 3 ISBN 13: 9781302916053, 296pp p/b, £24.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

GHOST RIDER: THE WAR FOR HEAVEN BOOK 1 Aaron, Jason; Boschi, Roland & Eng Huat, Tan

We’re hell-bent and heaven-bound as Jason Aaron blazes a new trail for the Ghost Rider! Over the years, Johnny Blaze has lost everything to his curse - his family, his life... even his soul. But now, he finally knows who’s responsible for turning him into a flaming-skulled horror-show on wheels - and he’s out for vengeance! But when his fellow Ghost Rider, Danny Ketch, returns, whose side is he on? What familiar faces has Ketch brought to the party with him? And who is about to get shot in the head with a hellfire shotgun? Plus, meet the mysterious Mister Eleven - he might be an angel, a demon or something else entirely! And what secrets lay within the town of Mercy, Idaho? Grab your helmet; it’s gonna be one hell of a ride! Collecting: Ghost Rider (2006) 20-32, Ghost Rider Annual (2007) 1-2, Ghost Rider Saga ISBN 13: 9781302916251, 392pp p/b, £29.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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ICEMAN VOL. 1

Grace, Sina & Stockman, Nathan

Iceman is back in his own solo series! Which is good, because someone is hunting the sewer-dwelling mutants known as the Morlocks for sport. Now it’s up to Bobby Drake to prevent another Mutant Massacre in the making... and it’s going to take everything he has not to lose his cool. But who’s behind this horrific hunt? You won’t believe it if we tell you! And what part does Iceman’s former teammate, the futuristic Bishop, play in all this? Brought to you by topnotch comic creators Sina Grace and Nathan Stockman!

Collecting: Iceman 1-5 ISBN 13: 9781302914837, 112pp p/b, £13.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

IRON FIST: DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU - THE COMPLETE COLLECTION Claremont, Chris; Mantlo, Bill & Isabella, Tony

Danny Rand, the wielder of the power of the Iron Fist, must defend the mystical realm of K’un-Lun, but Dhasha Khan has a plan that will test Iron Fist’s mettle unlike ever before. The warrior-sorcerer seeks the spirit of the Firebird, a woman protected by Iron Fist; however, Khan has at his side the Silver Dragon, someone with a deep connection to Danny Rand. It’s a confrontation that risks Iron Fist’s very soul, brought to you by master storyteller Chris Claremont and artist Rudy Nebres, whose lush ink wash illustrations convey the power and majesty of martial arts like none other! Also featuring the solo adventures of Iron Fist’s colleagues Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, the Daughters of the Dragon! Collecting: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974) 10, 18-24, 29, 31-33; Bizarre Adventures (1981) 25 ISBN 13: 9781302916275, 368pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

IRON MAN EPIC COLLECTION: RETURN OF THE GHOST Layton, Bob; Michelinie, David & Saenz, Mike

The Ghost is back! As Tony Stark battles with the ramifications of the Armor Wars, he must convince the world that there’s a new Iron Man - and what better way to boost Shell-Head’s popularity than stopping a nuclear satellite from crashing to Earth!

Spider-Man helps out against the Radioactive Man, as Steve Rogers and Ant-Man drop by! But as an alien spreads horror in orbit, the Rhino wreaks havoc on Earth! Fearsome foes are lining up to take Iron Man down - but will Blacklash, Blizzard and Boomerang help him against the Ghost? And will the most dangerous threat of all be Grey Gargoyle, the Mandarin, Doctor Doom... or Tony’s new flame, Kathy Dare?!

Plus, Iron Man stars in the world’s first computer-generated graphic novel! Collecting: Vol. 14: Iron Man (1968) 233-244; Iron Man: Crash; Marvel Fanfare (1982) 22-23, 44 ISBN 13: 9781302916299, 480pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

MARVEL KNIGHTS PUNISHER BY GARTH ENNIS: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 2 Ennis, Garth; Dillon, Steve & Robertson, Darick

Nobody writes the Punisher like Garth Ennis - and these brutal tales prove it! When ex-marine Frank Castle saw his wife and children murdered by the mob, he began a war on crime! So why is he trying to rescue a Mafia don from angry guerrilla fighters in South Africa? And Frank faces off against Wolverine as the two compete to take down a bizarre underworld predator who’s cutting off crime at the knees! Then, Belfast-born Ennis brings Frank face-to-face with terrorism in Northern Ireland. The Punisher investigates a drug ring - and the cops who are supposed to be dismantling it. Frank helps a social worker who has discovered a dark secret beneath the streets... and does a little dental work in a rarely seen tale drawn by Joe Quesada! Collecting: Punisher (2001) 6-7, 13-26; material from Marvel Knights Double-Shot 1 ISBN 13: 9781302916077, 424pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 13 Wolfman, Marv; Mantlo, Bill & Shooter, Jim

Matt Murdock may be the Marvel Universe’s most famous lawyer, but when the Jester frames Daredevil for murder, the verdict is guilty and the sentence is death! With New York City turned against him, a noose around his neck and President Ford calling citizens to take up arms against super heroes, how’s DD getting out of this one? Then, news of Karen Page’s disappearance sends Daredevil to Los Angeles in a crossover adventure with Ghost Rider penciled

by John Byrne! Matt’s romance with Heather Glenn continues to grow, but his investigation into her father’s business draws disturbing conclusions. Also featuring Torpedo’s return, a Daredevil/Black Panther/Sub-Mariner team-up, the Gladiator and Beetle’s attack on Grand Central and the one and only Bullseye! Collecting: Daredevil (1964) 133-143, Annual (1967) 4; Ghost Rider (1973) 20; Marvel Premiere (1972) 39-40; material from Ghost Rider (1973) 19 ISBN 13: 9781302916343, 312pp h/b, £62.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

MARVEL’S CAPTAIN MARVEL: THE ART OF THE MOVIE Roussos, Eleni

Go behind the scenes of the highly anticipated Captain Marvel film with this latest in Marvel’s ART OF series! Ace Air Force pilot Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. This collectible volume is full of exclusive concept art and interviews with the creators behind Marvel’s first solo super heroine.

ISBN 13: 9781302915278, 240pp h/b, £41.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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MR. & MRS. X VOL. 1

Thompson, Kelly & Bazaldua, Oscar

To the surprise of everyone, the Marvel Universe’s hottest couple has tied the knot! But there’s no time to enjoy wedded bliss when Rogue and Gambit find themselves tasked with protecting a mysterious package that just about everyone in the galaxy is trying to steal. What secrets does this package hold that everyone from the Imperial Guard and the Starjammers to Technet and Deathbird (with an entire Shi’ar rebellion in tow!) will risk everything for?! Perhaps more importantly, is there anything worse than Deadpool crashing your honeymoon?

Collecting: Mr. and Mrs. X 1-5 ISBN 13: 9781302913519, 136pp p/b, £13.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

OLD MAN HAWKEYE VOL. 2: THE WHOLE WORLD BLIND Sacks, Ethan; Roberson, Ibraim & Checchetto, Marco

Witness the fall of the super heroes! An aging Clint Barton has been on a mission to hunt down the Thunderbolts who betrayed him... now see exactly what happened on that fateful date 45 years ago, in all of its bloody detail! Then, Hawkeye and Hawkeye are together again! But as Clint and Kate Bishop make their way across the Wastelands, what will their confrontation with Songbird reveal? Meanwhile, the Red Skull’s secret weapon is revealed - and it’s none other than the Winter Soldier! And the moment you’ve been waiting for: Hawkeye vs. Bullseye! But with Clint’s deteriorated sight, what chance does he have against the marksman who never misses? Collecting: Old Man Hawkeye 7-12 ISBN 13: 9781302911256, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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ORIGINAL DEFENDERS

Ewing, Al; Duggan, Gerry & Zdarsky, Chip

An unsolvable murder. An aquatic doorway to nothingness. A wanderer at the end of time. And a cosmic train of planetary proportions. Four seemingly-unrelated events that will require the powers and insights of the members of the greatest Non-Team of them all, the original Defenders, to connect the dots and challenge the strange power behind these disconnected happenings - before all of reality pays the price! Doctor Strange! The Immortal Hulk, Namor the Sub-Mariner! The Silver Surfer!

Don’t call them a team - call them The Defenders!

Collecting: Defenders 1, Doctor Strange: Defenders 1, Hulk: Defenders 1, Namor: Defenders 1, Silver Surfer: Defenders 1 ISBN 13: 9781302916145, 168pp p/b, £16.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SGT. FURY EPIC COLLECTION: THE HOWLING COMMANDOS Lee, Stan; Thomas, Roy & Friedrich, Gary

From the heart of the Silver Age Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers bring you the World War II adventures of Sgt. Nick Fury! These creative titans took the Marvel method and applied it to the combat genre, creating the ‘war comic for people who hate war comics.’ Starring Fury, Dum Dum Dugan and the rest of the Howling Commados, the series was an instant hit and would even inspire filmmaker Quentin Taratino’s Inglorious Basterds. In this augural Sgt. Fury Epic Collection, our heroes battle more Nazis than you can shake a bayonet at, team-up with Captain America and Bucky, battle the nefarious Barons Strucker and Zemo, and set out to capture Adolf Hitler himself. Collecting: Vol. 1: Sgt. Fury (1963) 1-19 ISBN 13: 9781302916572, 448pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SPIDER-GWEN VOL. 4 Latour, Jason; Rodriguez, Robbi & Fish, Veronica

Is Gwen Stacy’s alternate Earth ready for... Gwenom?!

Matt ‘Kingpin’ Murdock’s plans are coming to fruition and if you know how he plans, you know that ain’t pretty. Meanwhile, Gwen’s life is about to be irrevocably changed when she bonds with her universe’s version of the Venom symbiote! What will this mean for her relationship with Murdock? With her father? With the Osborns?! As Spider-Woman descends into darkness, can she find her way back to the light... or does fate only hold one end in store for Gwen? The drastic move of going public with her double identity may fix everything or could just add one more layer of complication to her already impossible life! Spider-Gwen’s co-creators say goodbye with a spectacular finish to Gwen Stacy’s heroic story! Collecting: Spider-Gwen (2015b) 24-34 ISBN 13: 9781302916442, 248pp h/b, £29.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1 McKeever, Sean; Miyazawa, Takeshi & De Landro, Valentine

Everybody loves Mary Jane Watson - so why not Spider-Man? Whether she’s in class, hanging out at the Coffee Bean, or attending homecoming, she’s always the centre of attention. But is everything about Mary Jane quite what it seems? Join MJ, her best friend Liz Allan, Liz’s boyfriend Flash Thompson, and their good pal Harry Osborn - not to mention a certain bookworm by the name of Peter Parker - as they experience the thrilling highs and devastating lows of high school existence!

But is MJ’s crush on the web-slinger pure fantasy? Could true love lay elsewhere?

It might have to, when Spidey’s head is turned by Firestar - and Peter meets the new girl in school... Gwen Stacy! It’s a story you know - from a completely fresh perspective! Collecting: Mary Jane 1-4, Mary Jane: Homecoming 1-4, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (2005) 1-8 ISBN 13: 9780785143406, 400pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL VOL. 8 Thompson, Robbie & Horak, Matt

What dark technology from the secret recesses of S.H.I.E.L.D. could power an army of LMD-eadpools?

It’s a blast from the past - meanwhile, in the future, Old Man Parker makes a decision that alters our present! The Master Matrix is unearthed, and at the heart of its history are Mary and Richard Parker, A.K.A. the Amazing Spider-Parents! Just when you thought you could trust that two people were without blemish, Deadpool somehow ruins them, too. But cross your fingers that the same won’t be true of the Master Matrix itself. It might just be the most powerful android on Earth, and now it needs someone to... teach it how to be human? Time for Spidey and Deadpool to play ‘My Two Super-Dads’! What could go wrong? Collecting: Spider-Man/Deadpool 40-45 ISBN 13: 9781302911126, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

STAR WARS BY JASON AARON OMNIBUS Aaron, Jason; Gillen, Kieron & Thompson, Kelly

When Star Wars returned to Marvel, Jason Aaron was the ideal candidate to steer the rebels into all-new adventures! Now Aaron’s entire saga is collected in full! The Death Star has been destroyed - but the Empire isn’t toppled yet! Join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 as they continue the fight for freedom against Darth Vader!

Luke battles Boba Fett! A woman from Han Solo’s past returns! The Dark Lord crash-lands - but you can’t keep Vader down for long! And the roguish Doctor Aphra lures Luke to the Screaming Citadel! Collecting: Star Wars 1-37, Star Wars: Vader Down 1, Darth Vader 13-15, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra 7-8, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel 1, Star Wars Annual 1-3 ISBN 13: 9781302915377, 1296pp h/b, £104.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

STAR WARS: EWOKS FLIGHT TO DANGER

Manak, David & Kremer, Warren

Journey to the forest world of Endor for adorable adventures with the Ewoks! Join Wicket Warrick, his friend Teebo, and Chief Chirpa’s daughter Princess Kneesaa in colourful capers filled with rainbow bridges and rites of power! Who dares brave the Valley of Evil? Where will the Ewoks land when a mission of honour turns into a flight to danger? And what is the incredible secret of the Terrible Machine?

There are dangers, discoveries and deadly games in store for the Ewoks but beware Captain Krag! Fear the perilous laughing spell! And, whatever you do, avoid the Ice Demon’s touch of doom! The cuddly stars of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi take centre stage in fun-filled stories guaranteed to make you sing Yub Nub! Collecting: Ewoks 1-10 ISBN 13: 9781302915575, 240pp p/b, £10.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

SUB-MARINER: THE DEPTHS Milligan, Peter & Ribic, Esad

It is the 1950s, the age of nuclear science, and mythbuster Dr. Randolph Stein embarks on a dangerous deep-sea quest to disprove the existence of the legendary underwater city of Atlantis. But Stein is soon confronted by the growing threat of mutiny within his superstitious submarine crew, and a series of horrific and unexplainable events that test his rational, scientific mind. Atlantis just might be real after all... and its protector, the dreaded Sub-Mariner, will do anything to prevent its discovery! To survive the black waters of the depths, Stein is forced to question everything he stands for. Writer Peter Milligan and painter Esad Ribic take you deep into the ocean’s secret places... to an unknown world where man’s own fear and guilt drive them mad, and a mysterious man-like figure haunts the depths.

Collecting: Sub-Mariner: The Depths 1-5 ISBN 13: 9781302916244, 120pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL VOL. 10, THE North, Ryan & Charm, Derek

The Death of Squirrel Girl! Squirrel Girl attends a funeral - her own! But how is that possible? Who is that in the coffin? Hmm, wonder if it has anything to do with all those Skrulls who have recently surfaced...

Collecting: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl 37-42 ISBN 13: 9781302914479, 120pp p/b, £13.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

UNCANNY X-MEN

BY KIERON GILLEN: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1

Gillen, Kieron; Sanders, Steven & Pacheco, Carlos

Kieron Gillen steers the X-Men through ‘Fear Itself’, ‘Schism’ and ‘Regenesis’! Beast and Abigail Brand must save the alien-monitoring S.W.O.R.D. agency when Henry Peter Gyrich stages a coup! And down on Earth, how will the X-Men explain themselves when the public learns that Magneto has joined the team?

Making matters worse, a Breakworld warship arrives on a vengeance-filled mission and when the Juggernaut is empowered by Asgardian black magic, he becomes more unstoppable than ever! Then, after the X-Men are torn in two, Cyclops leads a new ‘Extinction Team’ of powerhouse heavyhitters including Storm, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus, Magik and Magneto! And it’s not moment too soon, as world-ending threats are mounting quickly including Mister Sinister harnessing the power of a Dreaming Celestial! Collecting: S.W.O.R.D. 1-5; Uncanny X-Men (1981) 534.1, 535-544; X-Men: Regenesis 1; Uncanny X-Men (2011) 1-3 ISBN 13: 9781302916497, 504pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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GRAPHIC NOVELS • CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT Graphic Novel - Marvel

WAR OF REALMS PRELUDE Marvel Comics

CLASSIFIED! ISBN 13: 9781302916633, 184pp p/b, £16.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

WHAT IF? WITH GREAT POWER William, Leah; Sacks, Ethan & Girner, Sebastian

Discover how some of your favourite stories would have unfolded and how the lives of fan-favourite characters would be inexorably altered if key moments in Marvel history have been changed! Featuring the answers to: What if Ilyana Rasputin doesn’t join the X-Men or New Mutants? What if Peter Parker wasn’t the one bitten by the radioactive spider, but Flash Thompson was? What if Thor had been raised by Frost Giants? And more! Collecting: What If? Ghost Rider 1, What If? Magik 1, What If? Spider-Man 1, What If? The Punisher 1, What If? Thor 1, What If? X-Men 1 ISBN 13: 9781302916152, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

WOLVERINE EPIC COLLECTION: BACK TO BASICS

Goodwin, Archie; Byrne, John & David, Peter

Wolverine and Nick Fury face Scorpio! An old friend’s death leads Logan to Fury... and the Swift Sword terrorist organisation! But what is the surprising secret under the new Scorpio’s mask? Then, Wolverine travels to the untamed jungle of the Savage Land - so why is he fighting cyborgs? And which longtime X-Men foe is responsible? When his old foe Roughouse is kidnapped, Wolverine follows a trail of tainted cocaine from Madripoor to Central America - but can the young revolutionary La Bandera help a sick and infected Wolverine survive against Tiger Shark and bring down a corrupt regime? Plus: Logan must avenge an old friend... but can he uncover the secret of the Master Form - without his memories? Featuring atmospheric artwork by several of Marvel’s finest! Collecting: Vol. 2: Wolverine (1988) 17-30, Wolverine/ Nick Fury: The Scorpio Connection GN, Wolverine: The Jungle Adventure ISBN 13: 9781302916091, 464pp p/b, £33.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

X-MEN RED VOL. 2

Taylor, Tom & Charest, Travis

The adventures of the newly resurrected Jean Grey and her handpicked ‘Red Squad’ continue! One of the X-Men’s greatest foes has come calling on Namor’s undersea kingdom of Atlantis, and they’re determined to bring about its end! But Namor’s teammates aren’t going to let that happen without a fight... Now, Jean Grey and the Red team find themselves out of their element and under the sea, as they must figure out a way to repel a devastating attack on Atlantis - while at the mercy of a world that grows more hostile to mutants every day, and an enemy who is determined to keep it that way! Collecting: X-Men: Red 6-11 ISBN 13: 9781302911683, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Graphic Novel - Marvel

X-MEN: BLACK

Claremont, Chris; McGuire, Seanan & Williams, Leah

Magneto. Emma Frost. Mystique. Juggernaut. Mojo.

Apocalyspe. The X-Men have gone head to head with a lot of foes over the years - some truly evil, some just crossing that vital line that moves them from ally to enemy. From the cold vacuum of space to the jungles of the Savage Land, from dominating the inner sanctum of a secret society to crashing through all walls in their way, these tales show what makes the X-Men’s opponents the most formidable in the universe. Collecting: X-Men: Black - Emma Frost 1, X-Men: Black - Mystique 1, X-Men: Black - Juggernaut 1, X-Men: Black - Mojo 1 ISBN 13: 9781302915537, 136pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Books -KS0

MY FIRST HIP HOP BOOK Ander, Martin

Rap, Breakdance, Graffiti & DJing - now for the very youngest readers! My First Hip Hop Book is a colourful picture book about culture and everyday life with fun and clear pictures for small children. A charming book with lots of humour and attitude. You can point at events and objects related to hip hop culture, but that also occur pretty much everywhere in everyone’s life. Ageing B-Boys and B-Girls will love teaching their children and grandchildren their first simple words with a hip hop twist. No one is too small for the four elements!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hip hop generation parents and grandparents will love teaching kids their first simple words with a hip hop twist.

• Hip hop has a huge and diverse audience.

• A great gift for the modern family.

• Dokument Press is a market leading publisher of books on urban art and culture.

ISBN 13: 9789188369208, 24pp h/b, £6.99 Published by DOKUMENT PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, E. Europe, Middle & Far East

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CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT Children’s Books -KS0

BABY GEEK Merberg, Julie

Fun, colourful illustrations and snappy text introduce the littlest geeks to their favourite future things. From must-know Star Trek factoids to superpower basics to pi, themed spreads are kept simple and sweet - yet bursting with useful information.

KEY SELLING POINTS • ’Geek culture’ has never been more popular - with superhero and fantasy films dominating the box office and news.

• Perfect gift for geek parents and/or their babies - appealing to fans of Star Trek, Star Wars, super hero, SF and fantasy.

• Downtown’s board books with grownup appeal (allowing parents to share passions with their kids) are hugely popular.

• Julie Merberg is the author of My First Jewish Baby Book, My First Book of Feminism (For Boys) and Baby’s First Eames.

ISBN 13: 9781941367636, 20pp board book, £9.99 Published by DOWNTOWN BOOKWORKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s Books -KS0

FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR, THE Tobin, Andrew

Beginning at the size of a sweet pea and growing to the size of watermelon, each week of pregnancy is documented as a watercolour painting next to a fun, and also true fact about that specific fruit or vegetable, mixed with a playful quip. With its endearing illustrations and droll humour, The Fruits of Your Labor makes a perfect gift for both new babies and expectant mothers.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Charming and funny, this is a lighthearted new take on exploring the progression of pregnancy to children.

• A perfect mix of educational and funny - each stage is illustrated with a painting and a fun quip.

• Perfect for parents to share with new children, or older ones about their imminent siblings.

• For fans of Eric Carle, Oliver Jeffers, and Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

ISBN 13: 9781576879078, 70pp board book, £10.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s Books -KS0

BOOK HOG, THE Pizzoli, Greg

The Book Hog loves books - the way they look, the way they feel, the way they smell - and he’ll grab whatever he can find. There’s only one problem: he can’t read! But when a kind librarian invites him to join for storytime, this literature-loving pig discovers the treasure that books really are. Geisel Medalist Greg Pizzoli presents a new character who is sure to steal your heart in this picturebook full of humorous charm and vivid illustrations.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Begs to be read aloud - kids will love seeing the story reflect their own familiarity with story time.

• Readers will cheer for this funny pig as he finds himself out of his element, finally learning the joy of reading.

• Pizzoli is a Geisel Award-recognised author and illustrator whose previous books have garnered wide acclaim.

ISBN 13: 9781368036894, 48pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Books - KS1

BE BRAVE, BE BRAVE, BE BRAVE

Falcon, Anthony & Mason, Trisha

Based on the true story of the birth of his son, Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave recalls the thoughts of author Anthony Falcon upon holding his child after the baby and his wife endured a life-threatening labour during Hurricane Harvey’s landfall in Corpus Christi,Texas. Through a list of precepts, each ending with ‘be brave’, the book tells the tale of little Lakota’s perilous arrival into the world, of Falcon’s struggle to reconnect with a heritage that was lost to him, and a father’s attempt to describe what it means to be a Native American man in America today.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A deeply touching, beautifully illustrated book that explores fatherhood, identity, and legacy.

• Based on the author’s own experiences during the birth of his child, and his exploration of his Native American ancestry.

• In hardcover format with full-colour illustrations, this would make a great gift an expectant family or young child.

• Anthony Falcon is an exciting new voice in children’s publishing, bringing a heartwarming, sincere perspective.

ISBN 13: 9781576879146, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s Books - KS1

WHILE GRANDPA NAPS Danis, Naomi & Park, Junghwa

Gilbert spends a sunny summer afternoon obediently keeping watch over his napping grandpa to shoo the pesky flies away. Unsure of exactly how long he’s really supposed to sit there, watching for non-existent bugs, he passes time contemplating his ever-changing family: His grandma Sarah recently died, a new baby is on the way, his siblings and cousins race in and out.

While the temptations to abandon his post beckon, Gilbert’s loyalty to his grandpa stays true, and his quiet dedication finds a sweet reward.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A sweet, sincere story about the love and loyalty a boy has for his family.

• Explores themes of new babies and the death of a grandparent in an accessible, easy-to-understand way.

• Park has illustrated for The Washington Post and The Boston Globe, among others.

ISBN 13: 9781576879092, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s Books - KS1

WHISPERING IN THE WIND

Marshall, Alan & Maloney, Shane (intro)

Peter sets out into the Australian bush on his pony that leaps like lightning to find a princess to rescue from a dragon - something only a brave and good person can attempt. Along the way he meets a trusty companion, a kangaroo with a bottomless pouch, and together they follow the directions of the helpful Willy Willy Man across the landscape. With a trip to the moon with the Pale Witch to sweep it clear of Russian and American cameras, a journey across the Plain of Clutching Grass, a visit to a giant’s castle and a battle with the Doubt Cats, Peter’s bravery and kindness are put to the test.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Alan Marshall is widely regarded as a giant of Australian children’s literature.

• The children’s literature prize in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards is named after Marshall.

• Many of Marshall’s books have been adapted to film and television.

• With the original line drawings throughout by Jack Newnham.

ISBN 13: 9781925773064, 240pp p/b, £6.99 Published by TEXT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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GREAT JOB, DAD! Wang, Holman

Being a dad is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses: A receptionist scheduling important meetings (for playdates), an architect designing buildings (or pillow forts), an inspector (of nappies!). When Dad gets home from his day job at the office, he never knows which job will be waiting for him, but he knows it ll be fun!

Each rhyming spread features intimate, familiar, comforting and humorous depictions of family life through a wholly original - and amazing! - needle-felted lens.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Great Job, Mom! is being released simultaneously as part of this new series.

• Following from the previous success of the Cozy Classics series, which sold over 15,000 copies.

• A wonderful, original art style featuring needle-felted characters and incredible details and backgrounds.

• Features diverse jobs, characters, and families to reflect the reality of modern life.

• Holman has used his family as inspiration for the series, and Dad is modelled after him.

ISBN 13: 9780735264106, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Books - KS1

GREAT JOB, MOM! Wang, Holman

Being a mum is eleven jobs in one! This unique picture book for very young readers celebrates the many jobs being a parent encompasses: A general who rallies the troops (or unruly kids), a curator of modern art (or finger paintings), an archaeologist looking for buried treasures (or socks). when Mum gets home from her day job as a carpenter, she never knows which job will be waiting for her, but she knows it’ll be fun!

Each rhyming spread features intimate, familiar, comforting and humorous depictions of family life through a wholly original - and amazing! - needle-felted lens.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Great Job, Dad! is being released simultaneously as part of this new series.

• Following from the previous success of the Cozy Classics series, which sold over 15,000 copies.

• A wonderful, original art style featuring needle-felted characters and incredible details and backgrounds.

• Features diverse jobs, characters, and families to reflect the reality of modern life.

• Holman has used his family as inspiration for the series, and the mother is modelled on his wife, Amy. ISBN 13: 9780735264083, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Books - KS2

MYSTICONS VOLUME 2 Leth, Kate & Levens, Megan

Arkayna, Zarya, Emerald, and Piper - unexpected heroes who together become epic warriors - are drawn together by a prophecy to battle evil. In an effort to get Em out of the house, the Mysticons go to the mall, where Em is swept up in the world of a Battle-Bots style competition, ‘Machinations.’ When she and Piper team up and enter the competition, they not only find themselves battling with robots, but against new friends with scorned feelings.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series, the second volume of Mysticons tie-in comics.

• An urban fantasy championing diversity and girl power in the vein of Powerpuff Girls and Sailor Moon.

• Featuring all-new adventures from the Mysticon gang.

• Kate Leth has written for several comics, including the NYT Bestselling Adventure Time: Seeing Red (Titan Books, 2014).

• Mysticons has already achieved success in the bookmark with a series of YA novels from Pan Macmillan.

ISBN 13: 9781506708768, 80pp p/b, £9.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Children’s Books - KS2

ISHI POSTCARDS

Simple Tips from a Solid Friend Yabuki, Akiko

Designed to be multi-purpose, these cards can be used for everything from birthday greetings to sympathy notes, or just to let someone know that you re rooting for them. Ishi reminds recipients to take comfort in inner peace and embrace the joy of life s smaller celebrations.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on the popular Instagram account @ishitherock and the successful book Ishi: Simple Tips From A Solid Friend.

• Contains 30 full-colour postcards featuring the adorable rock, Ishi.

• The postcards are designed to be multi-purpose, for any time a friend or family member needs a little pick-me-up.

• Encourages children and adults alike to take comfort in inner peace and embrace the joy of life’s smaller celebrations.

ISBN 13: 9781576879085, 60pp postcards, £14.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s Books - KS2

EIFFEL’S TOWER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Jonnes, Jill & Stefoff, Rebecca

Weaving together the behind-the-scenes history of the Eiffel Tower with an account of the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris for which the tower was built, Jonnes creates a vivid, lively pageant of people and cultures meeting - and competing. The book opens a window into a piece of the past that, in its passions and politics, feels timelessly modern: art, science, business, entertainment, gossip, royalty, and national pride mingle in an unforgettable portrait of a unique moment in history, when Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley became the toasts of Paris and Gustave Eiffel, builder of the tower, rose to the pinnacle of fame, only to suffer a tragic fall from grace. The drama, colour, and personalities that made the adult book so fascinating and critically acclaimed, are all here in spades as adapted for middle grade and above by Rebecca Stefoff.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Jill Jonnes’s original Eiffel’s Tower (Viking) was critically acclaimed on its debut in 2009.

• Previous books in the For Young People series - by Jared Diamond, Ron Takaki and Howard Zinn have had great successes.

• Historical photos and images throughout.

ISBN 13: 9781609809058, 360pp h/b, £30.00 ISBN 13: 9781609809171, 360pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Children’s books - KS3

STEPHEN MCCRANIE’S SPACE BOY VOLUME 3 McCranie, Stephen

To Amy, everyone has a flavour. Her Agriculture Club mate Tamra is like banana, while another Club mate, Shafer, is like milk chocolate; two flavours that Amy thinks are in sync. Coming closer to fully adapting to her new life on Earth, Amy settles in to a solid group of friends at her school. Also, after a meeting with the mysterious Oliver, she decides to reach out to an old friend, which makes the transition all that much easier.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A zany, fun, heartfelt comic that will appeal to fans of Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe.

• Adapted in to graphic novel form from a hit webcomic, Space Boy already has 50,000 unique readers online.

• Stephen Mccranie’s Mal and Chad: Belly Flop! (Turtleback Books) was named one of the best books of 2012.

• A high-school drama mixed up with contemporary sci-fi this has instant appeal for young adult readers.

• Previous volumes of Space Boy have already been well received to rave reviews.

ISBN 13: 9781506708423, 240pp p/b, £9.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT • NON-FICTION Young Adult Fiction

PICTURE US IN THE LIGHT Gilbert, Kelly Loy

When Danny Cheng discovers a taped-up box in his father’s closet, he realises there’s much more to his family’s past than he ever imagined. Danny has been an artist for as long as he can remember and it seems his path is set, with a scholarship to RISD and his family’s blessing to pursue the career he’s always dreamed of. Still, contemplating a future without his best friend by his side makes Danny feel a panic he can barely put into words.

With everything he loves in danger of being stripped away, Danny must face the ghosts of the past in order to build a future that belongs to him.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Vitally important issues of deportation, systemic racism, and sexual identity conveyed in jaw-dropping prose.

• Gilbert is critically acclaimed - her debut, Conviction, was a huge critical and popular success.

• The hardback received rave reviews and five-star ratings so far.

• Sophisticated, accessible storytelling will have adult crossover appeal, like The Hate U Give and The Sun Is Also A Star.

ISBN 13: 9781484734117, 320pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Young Adult Fiction

OUT OF SALEM

5 CENTIMETERS PER SECOND: ONE MORE SIDE Shinkai, Makoto & Kanoh, Arata

Takaki Toono and Akari Shinohara, two very close friends and classmates, are torn apart when Akari’s family is transferred to another region of Japan due to her family’s job. Despite separation, they continue to keep in touch through snail mail. When Takaki finds out that his family is also moving, he decides to make a long trek to see Akari one more time. As years pass by, they continue down their own paths, their distance slowly growing wider and their contact with one another fades. Yet, they keep remembering one another and the times they have shared together, wondering if they will have the chance to meet once again.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Makoto Shinkai is often labelled the next Hayao Miyazaki and is revered as one of the world’s great animation directors.

• The original film won the Award for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2007 Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

• A bestselling manga adaptation is also available from Vertical.

• Shinkai’s most recent film Your Name (2016) was a huge hit.

• Your Name (2016) is the highest grossing anime film in UK history.

ISBN 13: 9781947194090,TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Young Adult Non-Fiction

Schrieve, Hal

Genderqueer fourteen-year-old Z Chilworth has to adjust quickly to their new status as a zombie after waking from death from a car crash that killed their parents and sisters.

Always a talented witch, Z now can barely perform magic and is rapidly decaying. Faced with rejection from their remaining family members and old friends, Z moves in with Mrs. Dunnigan, an elderly witch and befriends Aysel, a loud would-be-goth classmate who is, like Z, a loner.

As Z struggles to find a way to repair the broken magical seal holding their body together, Aysel fears that her classmates will discover her status as an unregistered werewolf. When a local psychiatrist is murdered by what seems to be werewolves, the town of Salem, Oregon, becomes even more hostile to ‘monsters,’ and Z and Aysel are driven together in an attempt to survive a place where most people wish that neither of them existed.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the few examples of YA fiction where both author and main character are transgender.

• Fantasy horror which is rich in metaphor and rife with meaning.

• Overlap between magical axes of oppression and real axes of oppression, making the novel relevant to personal experience.

• For fans of Patrick Ness, Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas and Maggie Stiefvater.

ISBN 13: 9781609809010, 432pp h/b, £14.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Young Adult Fiction

YOUR ROBOT DOG WILL DIE Greenwood, Arin

Young Adult Fiction

Nano Miller has spent her entire life on Dog Island, a sanctuary for world’s last surviving canines and the testing ground for their robotic replacements. Every year, Nano gets a new model. But when Dog Island’s biggest celebrity supporter, movie star Marky Barky, arrives for his annual visit, Nano discovers something that shouldn’t exist: a real puppy. Unable part with it, Nano now finds herself on the run. She knows that the puppy could destroy her family, her boyfriend, and even the Island itself. Yet her harrowing fight for their survival sparks a belief that it might just save them.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For YA fans: Cory Doctorow meets Julie of the Wolves, with a dose of Super-Sad True Love Story.

• Innovative, unusual YA sci-fi that pits technology against mankind and nature.

• Arin Greenwood is The Huffington Post’s former animal welfare editor and a fixture in the animal rights movement.

• Greenwood’s passion for animals - and dogs in particular - suffuses every page.

Her puppies are seriously cute too!

ISBN 13: 9781616958527, 208pp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

INK KNOWS NO BORDERS Vecchione, Patrice; Raymond, Alyssa & Zamora, Javier (fore)

With authenticity, integrity, and insight, this collection of poems addresses the many issues confronting first and second generation young adult immigrants and refugees, such as cultural and language differences, homesickness, social exclusion, human rights, racism, stereotyping, and questions of identity. Poems encourage readers to honour their roots as well as explore new paths, offering empathy and hope for those who are struggling to overcome discrimination.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Aligns with movements advocating for social justice, diversity, and authentic and affirmative portrayals.

• Many big names included who will appeal to YA readers.

• First book of its kind. Features 65 poems and a foreword by poet Javier Zamora.

ISBN 13: 9781609809072, 156pp p/b, £12.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Video Game Art

ART OF DAUNTLESS, THE Phoenix Labs

Master the hunt and forge your legend!

Dauntless is a fresh take on the action-RPG genre, developed by industry veterans from Riot Games, BioWare, and other acclaimed studios. Now Dark Horse Books and Phoenix Labs are thrilled to present the most intimate look at the development of the game with The Art of Dauntless, a meticulously curated tome full of hundreds of pieces of concept art each paired with exclusive commentary from the team that created it. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to experience the Shattered Isles in a whole new way!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Already in open-beta, this free-to-play action RPG has already seen over 2 million players worldwide.

• Heavily inspired by Capcom’s hugely popular Monster Hunters series plus Dark Souls-style play.

• From ex-developers at award-winning studios such as BioWare, Riot Games and Blizzard.

• The companion to the game delivers 160 pieces of art and commentary plus exclusive developer commentary.

• Featuring hundreds of pieces of never before seen concept art sure to thrill lovers of the Dauntless world.

ISBN 13: 9781506712093,TBCpp h/b, £33.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Video Game Art

WORLD OF TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION, THE Ubisoft

Incisive lore and detailed art in a cunningly designed hardcover that will bring readers into the ravaged streets of New York City and Washington DC as seen in Ubisoft’s record-breaking videogame series!

Tom Clancy’s The Division: Agency Handbook is the meticulously crafted result of a partnership between Dark Horse books and Ubisoft Entertainment, offering readers a unique insight into the chaotic and dangerous world of the hit games. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn all there is to know about the tactical methods, the high-tech tools, and the all-important mission of the Division!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tying in to Ubisoft’s best-selling action RPG series.

• The Division was one of the best-selling games of 2015, currently boasting over 20 million players worldwide.

• The hotly anticipated sequel, The Division 2, is set to release in 2019.

• Explores the series post-apocalyptic setting with over 192 pages of art and lore.

• More than just videogame art this handbook provides deep insight into the world of the game.

ISBN 13: 9781506711041, 200pp h/b, £33.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Photography

Photography

CURATED LENS, THE

Photographic Inspirations for Creative Professionals Design 360

This book reveals graphic compositions from the real world as they are seen through the cameras of some of the best international photographers. Their trained eyes know how not to miss colours, textures, compositions and shapes that bring inspiration to designers, artists and professional creatives. The book contains exclusive interviews with these talents in which they share professional tips and the ideas they employ in their photographic practice. This is a gorgeous and inspiring guide book for all readers interested in graphic design, photography and visual communication.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A curated collection of images from top international photographers around the world.

• Contains exclusive interviews with the photographers themselves.

• Provides invaluable insights into best practice and the creative process from leading professionals.

• Ideal for students & professionals of design, photography and visual communication.

• From Design 360, one of Asia’s major design magazines.

ISBN 13: 9788417084097, 240pp h/b, £39.99 Published by FLAMANT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Scandinavia

NEW YORK CITYSCAPES

Seven Top Photographers Explore the Classic Landmarks & Hidden Spaces Various

New York City holds a special place in the hearts of its residents, but also in the imaginations of people from around the world. In this book, Peter Alessandria presents his favourite New York images, including his own personal photography and images created by six top shooters who have made their names on today’s most popular photo-sharing site, Instagram. Packed with bold, colourful, inventive images, this book provides a fresh look at New York’s classic beauty and ever-evolving character!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores New York City through the eyes of people who call it home.

• Features dazzling images of New York’s legendary architecture - both modern and historic.

• Full of vibrant photos of life in New York’s colourful neighbourhoods.

• Each contributor has their own following on Instagram who will be excited about this book.

ISBN 13: 9781682033807, 128pp p/b, £21.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

YAKUZA TATTOO Johansson, Andreas

The art of the Japanese tattoo has fascinated people across the world for decades, but in Japan they are taboo since traditional full body tattoos are associated with the Japanese mafia - the Yakuza. Yakuza Tattoo offers a unique insight into the dragons, fish and gods that form the identity of the Yakuza. While the motifs are inspired by the structure of the organisation, Japanese history and mythology, younger members tend to add a contemporary touch to their body art.

Andreas Johansson visited the homes of members of the Yakuza, documenting Yakuza symbols and body art.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Unique photo reportage from the secretive world of the Yakuza.

• Includes interviews with members of the Yakuza.

• Features detailed images of Japanese tattoos.

• A must for anyone interested in the historical, anthropological and ethnological meaning of tattoos.

ISBN 13: 9789188369215, 112pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DOKUMENT PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, E. Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

PARADISE STREET

The Lost Art of Playing Outside Baker, Shirley; Kaye, Paul & Gay, John et al

Half a century ago, ‘playing out’ was expected of kids who came together, in all weathers, to run, jump, skip, swing, kick, fight and climb - usually unsupervised. With growing fears over children’s vulnerability in modern society much of this has been lost. Paradise Street brings together the work of seven photographers including Shirley Baker, Martin O’Neill and Paul Kaye, most who lived and worked among the people they photographed. Spanning the early ‘30s to the late 1970s, these black-and-white images are a celebration of community, trust and friendship, showing how attitudes towards children’s safety have shifted over the 20th century.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A sentimental portrait of a bygone era in an affordable, giftable format.

• Book 4 in a collectable photographic series ‘Vintage Britain.’

• Includes work by 7 respected photographers including Shirley Baker, Paul Kaye and Martin O’Neill.

ISBN 13: 9781910566466, 128pp h/b, £16.95 Published by HOXTON MINI PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Photography

DAILY BREAD

What Kids Eat Around the World Segal, Gregg

As globalisation alters our relationship to the world around us, photographer Gregg Segal has embarked on a world-wide project asking kids of many nations to take his ‘Daily Bread’ challenge, wherein they keep a detailed journal of everything they eat in a week - which Segal then stages as an elaborate portrait of the child surrounded by all the meals and snacks they consumed.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Creates a unique portrait of multiculturalism.

• Filled with colourful and hyper-detailed images that draw the eye.

• Gregg Segal is an award-winning photographer.

• Segal’s work has been featured in TIME, National Geographic, Le Monde, and many more.

ISBN 13: 9781576879115, 120pp h/b, £33.99 Published by POWERHOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

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NON-FICTION Photography

HOLY

Music

JIM BOB FROM CARTER

Ferrato, Donna

Holy is forged from one woman’s outrage against a woman-hating world. Donna Ferrato’s radical photographs show what women are capable of surviving. Holy is an invitation to understand how it feels being held down by the patriarchy - what we are fighting for, what we are up against - and how we manage to maintain a sense of humour and play. May these photographs mobilise you, whether you are cis or trans, young or old, butch or femme.

Human survival depends on women. Embrace your instincts, desires, brainpower, and strength. Embrace each other.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Shines a bright light on the harsh realities many women still face, and the extraordinary strides that have been made.

• Traces the history of what it means to be a woman in the context of society as a whole from the 1950s right up to today.

• Donna Ferrato is an internationally renowned documentary photographer whose previous books have sold very well.

• Her previous book Living with the Enemy sold over 40,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9781576879108, 160pp h/b, £33.99 Published by POWERHOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

LOVIN’ MY CAR

Women in the Driver’s Seat Edelman, Libby

After many years spent in cars with her husband, Sam, son Jesse, with their constant banter about cars, Libby Edelman would find herself wondering - why do my men love their cars so? Then, on the cover of National Enquirer, Edelman found a story about a woman who loved her car so much that she was buried with it! That story inspired her to set out on a journey to find other women who were just as obsessive about their cars and trucks. From the West Coast to the East Coast, Edelman found a community of women from all walks of life who share an automotive love.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features a wide range of cars owned by women from all walks of life.

• Libby Edelman is well known in publishing as the former fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar and later Seventeen.

• Beautifully shot photographs in a large hardback edition.

• A must-have for any female car fan.

ISBN 13: 9781576879177, 128pp h/b, £20.99 Published by POWERHOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Photography

SVETLANA & NADEZHDA

The Belarus Free Theatre and the Art of Resistance Friedman, Misha & Gessen, Masha

In the fall of 2017, the internationally acclaimed underground theatre troupe Belarus Free Theatre took New York by storm for a production of their harrowing anti-torture, anti-Putin play Burning Doors.

Joined by Maria Alyokhina, a member of Russian punk group Pussy Riot, the play met with enthusiastic acclaim from critics. In Svetlana and Nadezhda, awardwinning documentary photographer Misha Friedman and New Yorker reporter Masha Gessen take us backstage, giving us an intimate look at this fiercely creative drama troupe that cannot officially perform in its homeland.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Belarus Free Theatre has gained an international reputation and performed with Russian punk group Pussy Riot.

• From award-winning documentary photographer Misha Friedman whose work has featured in the NYT, LA Times & the New Yorker.

• Featuring a forward from go-to-writer on Russian & LGBTQ rights, Masha Gressen.

• Russian treatment of LGBT people continues to garner attention in the UK with shocking headlines of repression & abuse.

• Presented here, an astonishing series of photographs that provides intimate insights into the theatre troupe.

ISBN 13: 9781620974056, 192pp p/b, £19.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

In The Shadow Of My Former Self Bob, Jim

This is a funny music book - the funniest music book ever written, according to the author - about Jim Bob’s extended gap year between the acrimonious breakup of Carter in 1997 to their eventual reformation in 2007 (and crinomious break-up again in 2014). Find out how bands choose their names, what it’s like to be sworn at by Ian Dury, how it feels to discover yourself on a pub trivia machine under the category ‘Where are they Now?’ and why there isn’t a prime time Saturday night TV show called ‘Britain’s Got Authors.’

KEY SELLING POINTS • Second autobiography from Jim Bob, following Goodnight Carter (Cheery Red, 2004).

• Jim Bob from Carter documents Jim’s ongoing journey as a solo artist and author.

• A hilarious music autobiography, ideal for fans of Carter, Jim Bob, and music memoir in general.

ISBN 13: 9781909454712, 220pp p/b, £14.99 Published by CHERRY RED Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Music

RAP QUOTES COAST TO COAST, THE Shelowitz, Jason & Ismail, Aymann

Since 2013, multi-disciplinary artist Jay Shells (Jason Shelowitz) has been travelling to major US cities, installing his Rap Quotes campaign. At the time of this publication, the campaign has touched down in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston and the Bay Area. Part art book and part guide book, The Rap Quotes Coast to Coast takes you on a new kind of journey, with gorgeous photography by Aymann Ismail to offer context for the hip hop lyrics that mark locations in these major cities.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hip hop has a huge and diverse audience, as seen with the success of titles like Rappers Delight: The Hip Hop Cookbook.

• Dokument Press is a market leading publisher of books on art and urban culture.

• Part art book and part guide book, this is the perfect gift for any hip hop fan.

• The authors have a Twitter and Instagram following of more than 25,000 people.

ISBN 13: 9789188369192, 96pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DOKUMENT PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, E. Europe, Middle & Far East

Music

PRINCE: THE LAST INTERVIEW Prince

There is perhaps no musician who has had as much influence on the sound of contemporary American music as Prince. His pioneering compositions brought a variety of musical genres into a singular funky and virtuosic sound. In this remarkable collection, and with his signature mix of seduction and demur, the late visionary reflects on his artistry, identity, and the sacrifices and soul-searching it took to stay true to himself.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The only collection of Prince interviews that spans his entire career.

• Prince was notoriously private artist; The Last Interview honours this by letting him speak in his own words.

• Includes rare and never before published material.

• Part of the bestselling The Last Interview Series that offering a remarkably fresh look at beloved artists.

• The series includes some of the world’s leading innovative writers and edgiest cultural figures.

ISBN 13: 9781612197456, 208pp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Music

ASTRAL WEEKS

Memoir

BOOKS THAT SAVED MY LIFE

A Secret History of 1968 Walsh, Ryan H.

Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks is an iconic rock album shrouded in legend, a masterpiece that has touched generations of listeners and influenced everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Martin Scorsese. In his first book, acclaimed musician and journalist Ryan H. Walsh unearths the album’s fascinating backstory - along with the untold secrets of the time and place that birthed it: Boston 1968. From life-changing concerts and chilling crimes, to acid experiments and film shoots, Astral Weeks is the secret, wild history of a unique time and place.

KEY SELLING POINTS • There is lasting interest in Van Morrison’s legendary ‘Astral Weeks’.

• Has been praised for showing Boston in a different light, recasting the stereotypically prim city as a counterculture hub.

• Features an immensely well-known cast of characters including Van Morrison, Andy Warhol, Timothy Leary, the Velvet Underground.

• Ryan H. Walsh is the frontman for critically acclaimed indie band Hallelujah the Hills and has won multiple awards.

ISBN 13: 9780735221369, 368pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Memoir

LOVE YOU HARD

A Memoir of Marriage, Brain Injury, and Reinventing Love Maslin, Abby

Abby Maslin’s worst fears were confirmed when she learned that her husband had been beaten by three men and left for dead mere blocks from home. The days and months that followed tested this young couple’s faith, marriage, and love. As TC was learning to walk and speak again, Abby faced the challenge of falling back in love with a husband who was very different than the man she married. Love You Hard is the story, told from Abby’s point of view, of what it means to love someone suffering from an injury that changes someone to his very core.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For readers of Kelly Corrigan, Stephanie Nielson and Lee Woodruff.

• Abby’s first draft of her story won Kelly Corrigan’s essay contest.

• Abby and TC s story has received coverage in the Wall Street Journal and Marie Claire.

ISBN 13: 9781524743314, 320pp h/b, £21.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Memoir

ALL HAPPY FAMILIES

A Memoir Tellier, Herve le & Hunter, Adriana (trans)

Herve Le Tellier did not consider himself to have been an unhappy child - he was not deprived, or beaten, or abused. And yet he understood from a young age that something was wrong, and longed to leave. Having reached a certain emotional distance at sixty years old, and with his father and stepfather dead and his mother suffering from late-stage Alzheimer’s, Le Tellier finally felt able to write the story of his family. Abandoned early by his father and raised in part by his grandparents, he was profoundly affected by his relationship with his mother, a troubled woman with damaging views on love. In this perceptive, deeply personal account, Le Tellier attempts to look back on trying times in his life without anger or regret, and even with humour.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For fans of family memoirs like Why Be Happy When You Can Be Normal and The Glass Castle.

• Le Tellier’s Electrico W. won the French-American Foundation’s 2013 Translation Prize in Fiction.

• Le Tellier is a member of the infamous international literary group Oulipo.

ISBN 13: 9781590519370, 224pp p/b, £13.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Reading for Wisdom, Solace and Pleasure McGirr, Michael

Here are forty texts to read at some stage in your life: forty texts that can enrich you in all manner of ways.

Some are recent, like Harry Potter; some ancient, like Homer and Lao Tzu. There are memoirs (Nelson Mandela), poetry (Les Murray) and many of the world’s great novels, from George Eliot’s Middlemarch to Toni Morrison’s Beloved. Our guide, in entertaining short essays about personal encounters with each of these works, is Michael McGirr: schoolteacher and former priest, reviewer of hundreds of novels and lifelong lover of literature. His humour and insight shine through in stories that connect the texts he has selected with each other, and connect us to them.

KEY SELLING POINTS • For those who loved Rebecca Mead’s The Road to Middlemarch and Susan Hill’s Howard’s End is on the Landing.

• Short essays about personal encounters with works by George Eliot, JK Rowling, Margaret Atwood and many more.

• A beautifully packaged hardback –ideal gift for any book lover, who will relate to McGirr’s consideration of literature.

• McGirr is the bestselling author of Snooze (Text, 2018) and Things You Get For Free (Scribe, 2014), well-known for his essays.

ISBN 13: 9781925773149, 288pp h/b, £12.99 Published by TEXT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Writer’s Guide

WALL WILL TELL YOU, THE

Fancher, Hampton & Lethem, Jonathan (intro.)

In short paragraphs - oracular and enigmatic, hard-hitting and concrete - the writer of Blade Runner and the person Forbes called a ‘creative genius’ writes a guide book like none other for the aspiring screenwriter. Learn how to write living, breathing characters, exciting action and plot, and develop your own artistic vision. And learn how to never compromise that vision, most importantly, with yourself.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Screenwriter and director Hampton Fancher wrote, amongst others, the screenplays for Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049.

• A unique guide, not just for screenwriters but for writers and artists of all kinds.

• A must read for serious film buffs, writers and aspiring writers and lovers of the Blade Runner films.

• A fascinating inside look at the screenwriter’s process.

• With an introduction by Jonathan Lethem.

ISBN 13: 9781612197616, 96pp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Writer’s Guide

BEING A DETECTIVE: AN A-Z READERS’ AND WRITERS’ GUIDE TO DETECTIVE WORK A Straightforward Guide Wade, Stephen & Gibbon, Stuart

A Straightforward Guide to Being a Detective An A-Z Readers’ and Writers’ Guide to Detective Work Past and Present is an essential research companion for all writers of crime fiction and non-fiction. In all genres of popular crime writing today, detective characters figure prominently. What is the life of a detective actually like? What was it like in 1890 or 1990? Former detective Stuart Gibbon and crime historian Stephen Wade answer these questions in this new companion guide. This new volume provides an ideal companion volume to the authors’ previous book, The Crime Writer’s Casebook.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Stuart Gibbon and Stephen Wade are well known as writing consultants who advise authors on police procedures.

• The book deals comprehensively with all aspects of detective work.

• Will prove an ideal companion to the Crime Writers Casebook when researching and writing crime fiction.

ISBN 13: 9781847168894, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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NON-FICTION History

WHITE SHOE

How a New Breed of Wall Street Lawyers Changed Big Business and the Amer ican Century Oller, John

Around 1890, a new type of lawyer was born, one who understood business as well as the law, employing his expertise to guide corporations, find loopholes and foresee legal roadblocks in the way of profits. The result was the unprecedented rise of the power of big business, the establishment of a new class of corporate titans. This is an entertaining tale that includes some of the biggest names of the era, including J.P. Morgan, E. H. Harriman, and Elihu Root, exploring the decadent lifestyles of the nation’s richest titans while spotlighting the foundation of America’s corporate capitalism.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The story of the lawyers ‘who taught the robber barons how to rob.’

• No book has ever before explored the stories of these three legal pioneers of Wall Street.

• Oller has spent thirty years working in a white shoe Wall Street firm, and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

• In an era questioning the power of corporations, this history of how their formidable legal teams began is essential.

ISBN 13: 9781524743253, 448pp h/b, £25.00 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

History

SHORT HISTORY OF THE VICTORIAN ERA, A

Literary Studies

MAN WHO SHOOK HIS FIST AT THE TSAR, THE Robertson, Jack

Jack Robertson lays out the politics of 19th century Russia in this in-depth study of Alexander Pushkin’s epic poem ‘The Bronze Horseman’. The poem is accessibly translated into English, with Robertson exploring the poem’s complications through comprehensive research and lucid prose. Painting Pushkin as a serious historian who gave voice to Russian radicals and oppositionists, The Man Who Shook His Fist at the Tsar is an important and timely literary biography with political context.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes an accessibly written English translation of Pushkin’s ‘The Bronze Horseman’.

• Comprehensive research gives insight into the political and historical background of the poem.

• Explains the complications of the poem in easy to understand terms.

ISBN 13: 9781910885888, 428pp p/b, £16.99 Published by REDWORDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Media Studies

CRYSTALLIZING PUBLIC OPINION AND SELECTED WRITINGS Bernays, Edward

Kerr, Gordon

An era, beginning in the 1830s and ending with the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, that saw the British Empire - the largest ever seen - dominate the world. A History of the Victorian Era details the sweeping social and economic changes that took place during this period but also examines the events of the time and the lives of the eminent Victorians who contributed so much to British success - men and women such as Florence Nightingale, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Charles Darwin.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 2019 is the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth.

• The recent Victoria and Abdul film took £70 million at the box office, showing the continued interest in this time period.

• The release of the book will coincide with the 2019 program of events at the V&A museum celebrating the anniversary.

• Momentous period of change in British history outlined in this book.

• Also examines the lives of popular and influential figures of the time.

ISBN 13: 9780857302076, 256pp p/b, £9.99 Published by OLDCASTLE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

In addition to the complete text of Edward Bernays’s seminal 1923 classic Crystallizing Public Opinion, this comprehensive edition of Bernays’ work also includes his classic 1947 essay, The Engineering of Consent, on the application of scientific principles and practices to the task of getting people to support ideas and programs, as well as selections of Bernays’s other writings on education, war propaganda, and polling. Taken together, this book offers an excellent introduction to a man whose ideas are considered the single most important influence on modern propaganda and spin.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The first book ever written about public relations and the PR industry.

• Ig’s first edition of Crystallizing Public Opinion (published in 2011) has sold nearly 15,000 copies.

• Propaganda by Edward Bernays (reprinted by Ig in 2004) has sold over 100,000 copies.

• Wide course adoption potential.

ISBN 13: 9781632460813, 256pp p/b, £13.99 Published by IG PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

History

Gender Studies

UNKNOWN REVOLUTION, THE 1917 1921 Voline; McKay, Iain & Rocker, Rudolph

This is the untold story of the Russian Revolution: its antecedents, its far-reaching changes, its betrayal by Bolshevik terror, and the massive resistance of non-Bolshevik revolutionaries. This in-depth, eyewitness history written

by Voline, an outspoken activist in the Russian Revolution, pays significant attention to what the author describes as ‘struggles for the real Social Revolution’; that is, the uprising of the sailors and workers of Kronstadt in 1921, and the peasant movement that Nestor Makhno led in Ukraine. These movements, which sought to defend the social revolution from destruction by the politicians, provide important material for a clearer understanding of both the original objectives of the Russian Revolution and the problems with which all revolutions with far-reaching social objectives have to contend.

KEY SELLING POINTS • In-depth, eyewitness history written by Voline, an outspoken activist in the Russian Revolution.

• A unique book in terms of subject, scope and voice.

• A translation of the full text of La Revolution inconnue (1947), reinstating previously omitted material.

• With an introduction by Iain McKay and foreword by Rudolf Rocker.

ISBN 13: 9781629635774, 752pp p/b, £25.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

TRUE TRANS BIKE REBEL

Taking the Lane #15 Blue, Elly; Rogue, Lydia & Vercher, Trista

True Trans Bike Rebel is the fifteenth issue of Taking the Lane feminist bike zine. This issue is dedicated to trans, genderqueer, and agender folks talking about the power of bicycling in their lives. Inside, a woman sets off on a long distance tour across the desert, where she finds the courage she needs to continue back at home; the executive director of a major advocacy organisation walks us through his comingout process and the precedent it set; a young person survives school to find solace and identity in nature; contemplating the parallels of building a bicycle and crafting one’s own body, and more!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features a range of transgender, genderqueer, and agender voices.

• Elly Blue’s work has been featured in The Guardian, Bitch Magazine, and many others.

• Issue number 15 in the ‘Taking the Lane’ series.

• Guest edited by writer and poet Lydia Rogue.

ISBN 13: 9781621060017, 128pp p/b, £8.99 Published by MICROCOSM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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NON-FICTION Alternative Lifestyle

GANJA DICTIONARY, THE Harris, K. Sean & Henry, L. Mike

The layman’s guide to nature’s most controversial herb. The dictionary includes a brief history of Ganja and its uses, as well as a rundown of products, strains, and words and phrases. It also features jokes, quotes, famous proponents, and a top ten list of Ganja songs and movies.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Provides a brief, easy to read introduction to marijuana.

• Includes a description of strains and products, as well as explanations of words and phrases.

• Fun, concise, and informatively written.

• Also includes black and white illustrations.

ISBN 13: 9789768245687, 46pp p/b, £4.99 Published by LMH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sociology & Social Issues

WOMANISH

A Grown Black Woman Speaks on Love and Life McLarin, Kim

In Womanish, McLarin explores how being both black and female - not to mention middle-aged complicates everything from dating to parenting to mental health to race relations, and how one woman responds to those challenges. Powerful and timely, McLarin’s essays draw upon a lifetime of experiences to paint a personal and societal portrait of what it means to be black and female in contemporary America.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ideal companion piece to contemporary feminist/racial works such as Bad Feminist (Corsair, 2014) and Men Explain Things To Me (Granta, 2014).

• McLarin is the award-winning author of Taming It Down (1998), Meeting of the Waters (2001) and Jump at the Sun (2006; all William Morrow).

• Powerful and timely essays that explore race, gender, mental health, and ageing.

ISBN 13: 9781632460790, 192pp p/b, £14.99 Published by IG PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Sociology & Social Issues

THIS CHAIR ROCKS A Manifesto Against Ageism Applewhite, Ashton

From childhood on, we’re barraged by messages that it’s sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people are useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too - until she realised where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite’s journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-ageing radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A rallying call, arguing that discrimination on the basis of age should be as unacceptable as any other kind.

• An important read, no matter your age, calling for western society to wake-up and dispel myths and prejudices.

• Written with warmth, wit and insight, it shows us where ageism originates from and offers us the tools to battle it.

• Ashton Applewhite is an activist and ageism expert who gave a popular TED talk on the subject.

• Self-published in the US in 2016, the book went on to sell over 15,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9781911545262, 224pp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE UK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Sociology & Social Issues

FISHERMAN’S BLUES

A West African Community at Sea Badkhen, Anna

For centuries, fishermen have launched their pirogues from the Senegalese port of Joal, where the fish used to be so plentiful a man could dip his hand into the grey-green ocean and pull one out as big as his thigh. But in an Atlantic decimated by overfishing and climate change, the fish are harder and harder to find. Here, Badkhen discovers, all boundaries are permeable - between land and sea, between myth and truth, even between storyteller and story. Fisherman’s Blues immerses us in a community navigating a time of unprecedented environmental, economic, and cultural upheaval with resilience, ingenuity, and wonder.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A thrilling and illuminating work of narrative non-fiction full of engaging and identifiable characters.

• Illuminates ways of life that are completely different yet rooted in the same values and emotions.

• Shows how our actions have affected West African fishermen and what we can learn from them about adapting.

• As much about humanity as it is about environment and climate change, offering plenty of topics for discussion.

ISBN 13: 9781594634871, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Sociology & Social Issues

UNTIL WE RECKON

Violence, Mass Incarceration, and a Road to Repair Sered, Danielle

Danielle Sered’s brilliant and groundbreaking Until We Reckon steers directly and unapologetically into the question of violence, offering approaches that will help end mass incarceration and increase safety. Widely recognised as one of the leading proponents of a restorative approach to violent crime, Sered asks us to reconsider the purposes of incarceration and argues persuasively that the needs of victims of violent crime are better met by asking people who commit violence to accept responsibility for their actions and make amends in ways that are meaningful to those they have hurt.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Bryan Stevenson is an acknowledged and award-winning field leader on the subject of mass incarceration.

• Provides important insights into what is working and what is not in this prison system.

• U.S. prison documentaries like the critically acclaimed 13th have proven extremely popular in the UK. • Zeros in on the highly topical debate surrounding humane incarceration and prison reform.

• Provides startling insights into a subject that UK readers have limited access too.

ISBN 13: 9781620974797, 336pp h/b, £25.00 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Politics

ANARCHIST ENCYCLOPEDIA, THE Abridged Faure, Sebastien

This is an abridged version of the Anarchist Encyclopedia.

The original was a four-volume compendium of anarchist thought and analysis compiled by the great anarchist activist and writer Sebastien Faure. Within its pages can be found articles on political, social, and philosophical questions written from every point of view within the anarchist movement and by many of the most important figures of anarchism, like Faure, Max Nettlau, Emile Armand, Voline, and Errico Malatesta.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible version of a historical classic, much-cited in the over 80 years since its original publication.

• Entries were chosen for the range of perspectives held by their authors, but also for the variety and tenor of the topic • This is the first English translation of the text.

• Will appeal to historians and political scientists as well as general readers of political non-fiction.

ISBN 13: 9781849353069, 340pp p/b, £18.50 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

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PRIVATIZED PLANET

Politics

AUTONOMY IS IN OUR HEARTS

Coles, TJ

Quoting leaked documents, corporate lobby memos and a host of other primary sources, Privatized Planet seeks to prove that corporate globalisation is changing shape, not coming to an end. And this time, it’s even worse for working people... Author T.J. Coles takes us on a tour of US-led corporate free trade deals, arguing that activists helped beat back the big multilateral trade deals, TTIP and TPP, and that they must now pay attention to the ‘noodle bowl’ of bilateral deals being signed in secret, like the ongoing US-UK free trade deal.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Guide to the state of globalised free trade in the era of Trump, Brexit and the dwindling power of G7 and G20 collaboration.

• A history of neoliberal economics from WWII to the present.

• Joins the dots between different countries and regions.

• Exposes the pernicious links between the privatisation initiatives that cross borders.

• T.J. Coles is a columnist with Axis of Logic. His work has appeared in Newsweek, the New Statesman, Peace Review.

ISBN 13: 9781780265018, 320pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NEW INTERNATIONALIST Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Politics

IN THE SHADOW OF STATUES Landrieu, Mitch

When Mitch Landrieu addressed the people of New Orleans in May 2017 about his decision to take down four Confederate monuments, including the statue of Robert E. Lee, he struck a nerve nationally, and his speech has now been heard or seen by millions across the country. In his first book, Mayor Landrieu discusses his personal journey on race as well as the path he took to making the decision to remove the monuments, tackles the broader history of slavery, race and institutional inequities that still bedevil America, and traces his personal relationship to this history.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The hardcover edition of this book was one of Newsweek’s ‘Coolest Books to Read this Summer’.

• Mayor Landrieu’s 2017 speech on Confederate statues has been watched over 500,000 times.

• Timely and politically pertinent, the book tackles Trump, urban violence, and the wilful misunderstanding of Confederate history.

• Mitch Landrieu has a major platform as the Mayor of New Orleans.

ISBN 13: 9780525559467, 240pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Politics

ANARCHISM, ANARCHIST COMMUNISM, AND THE STATE

Three Essays Kropotkin, Peter; Morris, Brian & McKay, Iain

Amid the political clashes, complexities, and personalities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Peter Kropotkin stands out. Born a prince in Tsarist Russia and sent to Siberia to learn a militaristic, aristocratic trade, he instead renounced his titles and took up the ‘beautiful idea’ of anarchism. He would become known as a passionate advocate of a world without borders, kings, or bosses.

From a Russian cell to France, to London and Brighton, he used his extraordinary mind to dissect the birth of State power and present a different vision, in which the human impulse to liberty can be found throughout history, undying even in times of defeat. In the three essays presented here, accompanied by bibliographic notes, Kropotkin distils his many insights into brief but brilliant pieces that resonate for contemporary audiences.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Three hugely significant essays by the revolutionary thinker Peter Kropotkin.

• With a detailed and rich introduction from Professor Brian Morris of Goldsmiths University of London.

• Accompanied by bibliographic notes from Iain McKay. • Contextualises and contemporises three of Kropotkin’s most influential essays.

• With Kropotkin’s own extended analysis of the origins of anarchism.

ISBN 13: 9781629635750, 160pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Zapatista Autonomous Government through the Lens of the Tsotsil Language Fitzwater, Dylan Eldredge & Clark, John P. (fore)

Following the Zapatista uprising on New Year’s Day 1994, the EZLN communities of Chiapas began the slow process of creating a system of autonomous government that would bring their call for freedom, justice, and democracy from word to reality. Autonomy Is in Our Hearts analyses this long and arduous process on its own terms, using the conceptual language of Tsotsil, a Mayan language indigenous to the highland Zapatista communities of Chiapas.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of the most important books on the Zapatista movement in Chiapas today.

• Demonstrates how dialectic between traditional culture and emerging revolutionary forces can transform society.

• An indispensable commentary on the Zapatista movement.

ISBN 13: 9781629635804, 224pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Business

BROTOPIA

Breaking Up the Boy’s Club of Silicon Valley Chang, Emily

For women in tech, Silicon Valley is a ‘Brotopia’ where men hold all the cards and make all the rules. Vastly outnumbered, women face toxic workplaces. While #MeToo and #TimesUp have upended Hollywood and beyond, we must take a deeper look into Silicon Valley, which has the power to transform our lives and future more than any other industry. Bloomberg TV journalist Emily Chang reveals how Silicon Valley got so sexist despite its utopian ideals, why bro culture endures despite decades of companies claiming the moral high ground and how women are finally starting to speak out and fight back.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A daring expose that was featured in pretty much every major US media outlet when first published.

• Forbes, Vanity Fair, the Financial Times, Refinery 21, the New York Times and BusinessWeek discussed it, to name a few.

• Sexism in Silicon Valley is a hot topic in the media, with new controversial headlines breaking every day.

• In light of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, there has never been a more vital time to have this discussion.

• Emily Chang is a fixture in Silicon Valley and has interviewed some of the biggest names in tech.

ISBN 13: 9780525540175, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PORTFOLIO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Business

JULIET’S SCHOOL OF POSSIBILITIES

A Little Story About the Power of Priorities Vanderkam, Laura

Despite putting in tons of extra work, ambitious consultant Riley Jenkins keeps losing clients who say they’re looking for fresher ideas. When her firm send her on a women’s leadership retreat, Riley is forced to put her phone and learn from the mysterious, kindly group leader who seems to be able to achieve so much with so little stress. Through this charming and inspiring story, bestselling author Laura Vanderkam applies everything she’s learned about time-management and work-life balance.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Since breaking out as a time management expert with her first book, Vanderkam has a developed a strong core audience.

• She has 38,000 email subscribers who will be eagerly awaiting this next offering.

• Most business fables focus on a male point of view. This is one of the few written specifically for women.

• Managers at companies of all sizes will want this ‘wellness meets productivity’ message for their employees.

ISBN 13: 9780525538943, 144pp h/b, £18.99 Published by PORTFOLIO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Legal Reference

HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW AND PRACTICE FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTER PRISES An Emerald Guide Walker, Samantha

Health and Safety, Law and Practice for Small to Medium Enterprises, Revised Edition, by Samantha Walker is the first book of its kind targeting small to medium business. This book will prove invaluable as a complete handbook for existing and developing business and will guide managers in those businesses and assist them in ensuring that a comprehensive health and safety strategy is in place.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The book is a comprehensive introduction to Health and Safety Law. • All of the relevant areas are covered affecting small to medium business.

• All reader types and levels will find this book invaluable.

• The role of the NHS is introduced into this revised edition.

• Revised for 2019.

ISBN 13: 9781847168825, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by EMERALD GUIDES Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Science

SKELETON KEYS The Secret Life of Bone Switek, Brian

In this natural and cultural history of bone, Brian Switek explains where our skeletons came from, what they do inside us, and what others can learn about us when these wondrous assemblies of mineral and protein are all we ve left behind. He makes a compelling case for getting better acquainted with our skeletons, in all their surprising roles. Bridging the worlds of paleontology, anthropology, medicine, and forensics, Skeleton Keys illuminates the complex life of bones inside our bodies and out.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An insightful and educational read on the science and cultural significance of bones.

• Friendly Science’ at its best - Switekis’ cheerful curiosity makes readers comfortable with grisly subjects.

• An ideal read for fans of Mary Roach, Caitlin Doughty and Lindsey FitzHarris.

• For readers looking for serious books about death written with a light touch.

• Switek is a widely recognised expert on paleontology.

ISBN 13: 9780399184901, 288pp h/b, £20.00 Published by RIVERHEAD Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Legal Reference

BANKRUPTCY INSOLVENCY AND THE LAW A Straightforward Guide Marsh, David

Computing & Programming

ALGORITHMS: EXPLAINED AND ILLLUSTRATED Ishida, Moriteru & Miyazaki, Shuichi

This Revised Edition of a Guide to Bankruptcy Insolvency and The Law is a concise guide to the steps underpinning the processes Of bankruptcy and insolvency and the impact on individuals and companies. We have all seen the collapse of major retailers and how pre-pack administrations have caused major problems with landlords and others.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of bankruptcy • All audiences-students, lawyers and professionals will find this book invaluable • Each area is outlined and covers current case law.

• The book contains examples of all standard forms used in bankruptcy ISBN 13: 9781847168900, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

Legal Reference

RIGHTS OF DISABLED CHILDREN, THE A Straightforward Guide Jarrett, Doreen

The rights of disabled people have been affected considerably in recent times, particularly in the area of welfare benefits. This has a direct impact on the rights of disabled children. A Straightforward Guide to the Rights of Disabled Children, Revised Edition is a comprehensive overview of the law and practice as it affects disabled children.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This book is a comprehensive introduction to the rights of disabled children.

• A wealth of detail and rights such as benefits is covered.

• The book also deals with early reactions and emotions and ongoing support.

ISBN 13: 9781847168689, 200pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

An illustrated guide to computer algorithms for students and experienced programmers. Learn how to manipulate arrays, what steps you need to go through to write a k-clustering algorithm, and how public key cryptography works. Each algorithm is broken down into step by step diagrams with helpful descriptions. This book is perfect for the visual learner.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Perfect job interview preparation for coders and Computer Science students.

• Evergreen and applicable for many programmers; covers basic concepts like array sorting.

• Covers complex concepts in an accessible, easy-to-follow way with full-colour diagrams.

• The authors have extensive experience teaching computer science and algorithms in particular.

ISBN 13: 9781593279585, 208pp p/b, £20.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Computing & Programming

BAYESIAN STATISTICS THE FUN WAY Kurt, Will

Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way gets you understanding the theory behind data analysis without making you slog through a load of dry concepts first - with no programming experience necessary. You’ll learn about probability with LEGO, statistics through Star Wars, distributions with bomb fuses, estimation through precipitation, and come away with some strong mathematical reasoning skills. This is a super approachable book for people who need to do data science and probability work in their lives, but never got a good grip on the underlying theory.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Data science is a hot topic, and this is the first book that makes it fun and approachable for everyone.

• Fun and unusual examples (Star Wars, LEGO) are used to illustrate dry and complex subjects.

• Kurt has been using Bayesian statistics to solve real business problems for over half a decade.

• The author has a popular blog where he writes about all things probability and statistics: www.countbayesie.com ISBN 13: 9781593279561, 268pp p/b, £24.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Computing & Programming

HARDWARE HACKER, THE Adventures in Making and Breaking Hardware Huang, Andrew ‘bunnie’

For over a decade, Andrew ‘bunnie’ Huang has shaped the fields of hacking and hardware, from his cult-classic book Hacking the Xbox to the open-source laptop Novena and his mentorship of various hardware startups and developers. Here Huang shares his experiences in manufacturing and open hardware, creating an illuminating and compelling career retrospective. With highly detailed passages on the ins and outs of manufacturing and a comprehensive take on the issues associated with open source hardware, The Hardware Hacker is an invaluable resource for aspiring hackers and makers.

KEY SELLING POINTS • bunnie has a strong fanbase online, and his previous projects have received incredible support.

• Follows the journey of one of open-souce hardware’s greatest champions throughout his productive career.

• Features highly-detailed passages on the ins and outs of manufacturing, devices such as the Novena laptop.

• Featuring an all-new afterword from the author.

ISBN 13: 9781593279783, 416pp p/b, £15.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Computing & Programming

LEARN TO PROGRAM WITH 3D PRINTING Gohde, Justin & Kintel, Marius

OpenSCAD is free, open-source 3D modeling software; its easy-to-use programming interface is great for beginners, because the simple design lets you quickly display and view the results of your code.

In Learn to Code with 3D Printing, OpenSCAD’s creator will teach you all you need to know to design, programme, and create amazing 3D-printed projects. Along the way, beginning programmers are introduced to essential programming concepts, like variables, loops, functions, and more.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Written for an audience with no prior coding or 3D design experience - for kids and adults alike.

• The authors both have extensive experience teaching and explaining how 3D design and printing works.

• Focuses on OpenSCAD - one of the most widely-used programmes for 3D modeling and printing.

• Teaches the reader how to 3D print not only models, but games, puzzles, and more!

ISBN 13: 9781593279547, 206pp p/b, £24.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Health

BEAT AUTOIMMUNE

The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health Kippola, Palmer

Palmer Kippola is on a mission to make autoimmune disease history. When she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 19, she began a journey toward healing that resulted in a complete reversal of her symptoms.

Now, with the help of leading medical experts, including renowned specialists in immunology and longevity from UCLA and Stanford medical schools, as well as leading practitioners in the field of autoimmunity and functional medicine, Kippola wants to help you find freedom from disease too. This comprehensive, empowering book is the first to explore all six of the critical lifestyle factors that are the root causes of autoimmune conditions—and the sources of regaining health.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Author has first-hand experience of autoimmune disease.

• Examines six critical factors that impact autoimmune conditions.

• Includes contributions from leading medical experts.

• Also provides insight into general health improvement.

ISBN 13: 9780806538945, 336pp p/b, £13.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Health

SURFING FOR A CURE Lambert, Cash

What happens when children and teenagers with autism - a condition known as the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States - are introduced to surfing in the ocean? There’s wipeouts, outbursts and most of all, there’s powerful breakthroughs. Surfing for a Cure follows a group of everyday families who attend organised surf events in search of these powerful breakthroughs for their children with autism, using surfing as a unique form of therapy. Surfing for a Cure is an inspirational and uplifting story of how families have chosen to cope with autism by riding waves of healing.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A vision of hope for both people with autism and their caregivers and families.

• Exploring new avenues of therapy for people with autism, and combining new research with a human narrative.

• Shows the human side of autism - earnest, excited children just looking to have fun, just like everyone else.

• The author has written about autism in several publications, including Autism Parening Magazine, and Surfing Magazine.

ISBN 13: 9781578267941, 224pp p/b, £13.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Computing & Programming

POWERSHELL TESTING GUIDE, THE A Hands-On Introduction to Pester Bertram, Adam

In Part I, you will learn essential Pester concepts, like Tests, Mocks and Assertion as well as fundamental Pester constructions, like Describe blocks and It blocks. The following parts will walk you through real-world unit testing examples, from which you’ll learn to design and run tests accurately and efficiently. The book culminates in a cookbook, full of practical recipes for anyone working with professional-level PowerShell scripts.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Pester is perhaps the first open-source software product that ships with Windows itself.

• Walks you through essential concepts like Tests and Mocks, culminating in practical recipes for PowerShell scripts.

• Betram is the author is the author of Automate the Boring Stuff with PowerShell, with years of experience.

• He is a 3-time Microsoft Windows Cloud and Datacenter MVP. ISBN 13: 9781593279806, 200pp p/b, £33.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Self-Help & MBS

LIVING WITH A GREEN HEART Browne, Gay

In an increasingly toxic world, the paths to environmental safety and personal well-being run parallel. The damage we’re doing to our planet is literally making us sick. In this quietly revolutionary book, environmental pioneer, Gay Browne shares a roadmap for living a greener, healthier life. From the home to the office, from the foods we eat to the clothes we wear, Gay offers unintimidating, sacrifice-free changes we can make which can have an immense positive impact on our minds, bodies, and spirits - not to mention the planet.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Not just timely, but downright urgent in the current global and political environment.

• Gives readers back some individual power to change their lives, in a time when many feel disempowered.

• Browne is the first and only personal environmental therapist.

• Bridges the gap between the established environment advocacy movement and the multi-billion dollar wellness industry.

• Browne has self-published the Greenopia city guide books, listing local ecofriendly resources, with more to come in 2019.

ISBN 13: 9780806539003, 288pp p/b, £13.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION Self-Help & MBS

LOVE IS ACTION

Inspiration for Peace, Love and Kindness Sciortino, Rhonda

Kindness, mercy, love. We need these values more than ever and what s most important is putting these into action. Love is Action takes this simple concept and puts it in a powerful and inspiration little book.

Love is Action shows that unconditional love is more than words. Full of practical wisdom and tips, Love is Action provides everything one needs to live a life full of love with intention acts of kindness, generosity, and love. More than a book, Love is Action is an initiative for all of humanity.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Love Is Action lifts spirits at a time when the world needs love more than ever before.

• An affordable and meaningful gift - written in an easy-to-understand style that any reader can connect with.

• Sciortino uses her experience as a motivational speaker and success coach to make her writing practical and accessible.

• For fans of motivational, positive books like The Five Love Languages, Women Who Run With Wolves, and The Power of Now. ISBN 13: 9781578267934, 128pp h/b, £10.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Cookery and Recipes

MODERN LUNCH

100 Recipes for Assembling the New Midday Meal Day, Allison

Modern Lunch is the new lunchtime hero for timestrapped, budget-conscious, and salad-fatigued people everywhere. Focusing on healthy, quick - and, yes, Instagrammable recipes, Allison takes readers on a feasting journey inspired by fresh flavours and ingredients, her travels, and minimal effort. Meals in jars and adult-appropriate lunchboxes will actually make you look forward to lunch!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Cookbooks have focused on brunch and dinner - now it’s time for lunch to shine.

• This book is full of ideas for desk-friendly feasts and adult-appropriate lunchboxes.

• Recipes include chicken and Cucumber Salad, Tomato Sourdough Soup, and Walnut-Crusted Avocado.

• Fully illustrated throughout to accompany recipes with helpful hacks and indexes.

• Includes strategies for mastering meal prep, as well as ideas and combinations for quick, on-the-fly lunches.

ISBN 13: 9780147531001, 264pp h/b, £20.99 Published by APPETITE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

Cookery and Recipes

COMMON SENSE KETO Berry, Ken

Dr. Ken Berry distils the ketogenic diet down to its very essence and offers a practical, approachable and inclusive template that is targeted toward those who know little about keto or are scared off by myths of complexity or accessibility. The key focus of Common Sense Keto is an easy to follow template and making the keto lifestyle accessible and practical for the majority - if not all - of the population.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ken Berry is a well-respected physician/clinician with a proven track record of using keto as a

prescriptive method.

• Teaches the reader how to eat intuitively, using common sense practices to find a nutrition program that is personalised.

• Shows how to make the keto lifestyle accessible and practical for everyone.

• Aimed at weight management, balancing hormones, stress and lifestyle management, remediating existing health conditions.

• Teaches reader how to talk with their own doctor about the keto approach and how to ask the right questions.

ISBN 13: 9781628603576, 304pp p/b, £24.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Cookery and Recipes

KETO SWAPS

Emmerich, Maria & Moore, Jimmy

Keto Swaps will have over 50 recipes, full colour photos, meal planning ideas and a short breakdown of the science of the ketogenic diet, written in an easy to follow format that is approachable for every reader.

Keto Swaps will also provide the reader with kitchen staples, ingredient lists and tips and tricks on how to make the swaps seamlessly to taste like if not better than its carby counterpart. All of the ingredients used in this book are easily accessible and can be found at local grocery stores and/or online.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Maria Emmerich and Jimmy Moore and both well-established pioneers within the keto movement with proven sales history.

• Over 50 recipes, full colour photos, meal planning ideas and breakdown of the science of the ketogenic diet.

• Recipes are designed in such a way that the reader can enjoy good food rather than feel they are adhering to a diet.

ISBN 13: 9781628603552, 172pp p/b, £16.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe

Gambling

FIXED ODDS SPORTS BETTING The Essential Guide Buchdahl, Jospeh

Few people manage to make money from gambling fewer still make a living from it. Written for hardened and novice bettors alike, Joseph Buchdahl’s essential guide examines, through various numerical techniques, how fixed odds punters may learn to beat the bookmaker, protect profits through a sensible approach to risk management, and turn high-risk gambling into a form of low-risk investment.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Utilises extensive data analyses and staking plan computer simulations.

• Provides an in-depth examination of betting risk and money management.

• Adopts a numerical approach to fixed odds sports betting.

• Invaluable reading for statistically-literate sports bettors.

• Many useful ideas for the more casual punter.

ISBN 13: 9781843440192, 224pp p/b, £19.99 Published by HIGH STAKES PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK Only

Sport

GREAT AMERICAN SPORTS PAGE, THE:A CENTURY OF CLASSIC COLUMNS FROM RING LARDNER TO SALLY JENKINS A Century of Classic Columns from Ring Lardner to Sally Jenkins Schulian, John & Pierce, Charles P.

Spanning nearly a century, The Library of America presents essential columns from more than three dozen masters of the press-box craft. These unforgettable dispatches from World Series, Super Bowls, and title bouts for the ages were written on deadline with passion, spontaneity, humour, and a gift for the memorable phrase. In its survey of the finest American sportswriting from Red Smith and Jimmy Cannon to Bob Ryan and Michael Wilbon, this book takes the measure of the human richness, complexity, and competitive spirit of sport and the athletes who continue to fascinate and inspire us.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique and ideal gift for any sports fan - comes at sports reporting from a comprehensive new angle.

• A nearly 100 year span brings together storied writers: Lardner, Runyon, Red Smith, as well as more modern figures.

• Includes and highlights women’s contribution to sportswriting, featuring Shah, Leavy, Jenkins, and others.

• Editor John Schulian was awarded the PEN/ESPN Lifetime Achievement Award for Literary Sports Writing.

ISBN 13: 9781598536126, 385pp h/b, £24.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland

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NON-FICTION • NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Travel

EUROPE’S BEST BAKERIES

Over 120 of the Finest Bakeries, Cafes and Patisseries Across the Continent Guy, Sarah

An inspirational illustrated guide to Europe’s best bakeries, from new sourdough bakeries to centuries-old grand cafe-patisseries. Europe’s Best Bakeries cooks up a gorgeous list of bakeries in the UK, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Spain, Greece, Italy, Germany and France, serving up plenty of sumptuous photos and profiles on the best bakeries you can find.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Unique new European city guide for design-savvy travellers.

• Evocative, armchair travel for bakers.

• Take a pilgrimage to find the best Parisian croissant, Viennese Sachertorte or Portuguese custard tart.

• Researched and compiled using teams of on the ground locals.

ISBN 13: 9781910463154, 224pp p/b, £16.99 Published by SEPTEMBER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East

NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES October 2018 - February 2019 AVAILABLE Sociology and Anthropology

WHISPERING OUT LOUD: VOICES OF AFRICANA Tillotson, Michael T.

This book contains a collection of articles written by Africana Studies scholars: Kaila Story, De Reef Jamision, Karanja Carrol, Dawn Elissa Fischer, Serie Mc Dougal, Justin Gammage, Marquita Gammage, and Michael Tillotson. These works explore racial and class complacency, the differences in worldview between African and European peoples, and the enduring role and function of theories and paradigms in human inquiry and their specific functions in the discipline of Africana Studies among other topics.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Features essays written by prominent Africana Studies scholars.

• A timely work exploring racial and class complacency as well as race relations between people of African and European cultures.

• Editor Michael Tillotson won the Diopian Institute for Scholarly Advancement’s ‘Best Scholarly Book Award’.

ISBN 13: 9781569025857, 214pp p/b, £19.99 Published by AFRICA WORLD PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East Available Now

Poetry

HATE POEMS, THE Tottenham, John

Tottenham’s new collection elaborates on his two earlier volumes. In elegantly-wrought laments of self-depreciation and hateful love poems, he gives voice to thoughts most won’t express, but will be entertained by. He has staked out a singular terrain where egotism and self-loathing meet, where futility merges with urgency, and beauty is created out of bitterness. This is a mesmerising proof that poete maudit can survive, alive and unwell, in this benighted age, and that the dregs can sometimes be the cream.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The third book of poems from British author John Tottenham.

• The Huffington Post calls Tottenham’s poetry ‘a package of despair and delight that will make you laugh out loud.’

• Fits neatly into today’s era of cynicism, existential crisis and a love/hate relationship with the world.

• John Tottenham produced a multi-media performance The Inertia Variations, in 2017.

ISBN 13: 9781878923295, 80pp p/b, £10.99 Published by AMOK BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now

Lifestyle

KINFOLK VOLUME 29 Kinfolk

Kinfolk is a slow lifestyle magazine that explores ways for readers to simplify their lives, cultivate community and spend more time with their friends and family. It is the place to discover new things to cook, make and do. The growing international community is generous when it comes to sharing ideas for small gatherings and living a grounded, balanced lifestyle that is about connecting and making conversation.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kinfolk is a slow lifestyle magazine that explores ways for readers to simplify their lives and cultivate connections.

• The leading independent lifestyle magazine for young creative professionals.

• Kinfolk’s 2016 rebrand was widely praised by Creative Review, It’s Nice That and many others.

• Features stylish, beautiful photography and original essays from creatives around the world.

• Kinfolk is a cultural phenomenon both in print and online.

ISBN 13: 9781941815335, 176pp p/b, £14.99 Published by KINFOLK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe Available Now

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Arts

HI-FRUCTOSE COLLECTED EDITION 4 BOX SET Owens, Annie & Attaboy (eds)

An eclectic three box set featuring a hardcover book collecting and expanding the best original material of the bestselling magazine Hi-Fructose volumes 9-12.

It is packed with intelligent interviews and exposes on leading pop surrealists, street artists and new contemporary artists from all around the world. Also featured is an introduction by filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and special items which are only available in the box set, such as a poster from French artist McBess, ‘ribbon tied snow yak mask’ from Mark Ryden and a sticker book.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The very best counter-culture presented in a luxury format.

• Print run limited to 2500 editions world-wide.

• Comes presented in a ribbon tied clamshell box, making this a great gift idea.

• The stellar line-up of artistic contributors includes Sam Gibbons, Liz McGrath and Michael Page.

ISBN 13: 9780867198607, 316pp h/b, £65.00 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now

Music

BRITISH BEAT IN SWEDEN The Original Vinyls 1957 - 1969 Aulin, Leif & von Tell, Pontus

A surging wave of British rock and pop acts washed all across Sweden as the Beatles led the frontline of the powerful British beat boom in Scandinavia during the early to mid sixties and onwards. This book compiles in a most comprehensive way all 395 UK groups and artists having a record released in Sweden during 1957-1969, with either a single, EP or LP manufactured domestically for the Swedish market. All the vinyl records (with variations) have been designated a valuation grade between 1 10 stars in order to guide you as to how rare and in-demand a certain vinyl is on the collector’s market today.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 395 UK acts had Swedish releases between 1957 and 1969, with many collected here for the first time.

• Over 2000 records depicted in full colour.

• Also includes a valuation grade between 1 - 10 stars to indicate how in-demand a vinyl is on today’s collector’s market • Includes colour variations of 45rpm pictures sleeves.

ISBN 13: 9789189136601, 320pp h/b, £46.00 Published by PREMIUM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now

SEPTEMBER 2018 Fiction - Scifi and Fantasy

MECHA SAMURAI EMPIRE Tieryas, Peter

Makoto Fujimoto grew up in California, but with a difference - his California is part of the United States of Japan. After Germany and Japan won WWII, the United States fell under their control.

Mac haphazardly studies for the Imperial Exam, and dreams of becoming a mecha pilot. Only problem: Mac’s grades are terrible. His only hope is to pass the military exam and get into the mecha pilot training program. But with tensions rising between the United States of Japan and Nazi Germany and rumours of collaborators and traitors abounding, Mac will have to stay alive long enough first...

KEY SELLING POINTS • An alternate world where Germany and Japan won WWII is immediately intriguing to genre readers.

• Mac is an underdog character who’s instantly relatable.

• His love of gaming, his struggle from zero to hero, and strong voice will appeal to fans of Wade in Ready Player One. • Giant battle robots controlled by human pilots are increasingly present in pop culture, with Netflix rebooting Voltron.

• While set in the world of United States of Japan, this is an independent story that can be read on its own.

ISBN 13: 9780451490995, 464pp p/b, £13.99 Published by ACE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2018

Sociology and Anthropology

AMERICAN AFRICAN, THE

Essays on the Life and Scholarship of Ali A. Mazrui Adem, Seifudein & Njogu, Kimani

Ali Mazrui defined an American African as one who is usually first or second generation immigrant from Africa to the Americas, who may be a citizen or permanent resident of countries in the Western hemisphere, whose mother tongue is still an African language, who has immediate blood relatives in Africa, who is likely to be still attached to the food culture of his/her African ancestry and who is still likely to bear an African family name, although this is by no means universal. Ali Mazrui’s own definition makes he himself the classic example of an American African person, and hence this book, The American African, in which Mazrui’s peers explore his life and scholarship spanning over more than half a century.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Mazrui was a well respected academic, with a career spanning over 40 years.

• The authors in this volume were all deeply familiar with Ali A. Mazrui and his work.

• Editors Seifudein Adem and Kimani Njogu are well established in the fields of academia and, literature, and theory.

• This book continues Mazrui’s work of promoting global cultural studies as a way of strengthening diversity.

ISBN 13: 9781569025918, 322pp p/b, £34.99 Published by AFRICA WORLD PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East September 2018

Music

BOB DYLAN: TOO MUCH OF NOTHING Barker, Derek

When Bob Dylan picked up a silver cross thrown on stage and found Christianity in the late seventies, it ended a search that had begun when his life crashed to a halt in 1966. According to Dylan, the turning point came one night in late 1978 when he received a ‘vision and a feeling’. That search makes sense of his John Wesley Harding album and the following 12 years. This book puts into context Dylan’s disappearance from view in the late sixties as well as his re-emergence with The Band for the album Planet Waves and Before the Flood tour, as well as his critically acclaimed Rolling Thunder Revue tours.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Hugely respected author among Dylan fans.

• Key interpretation of one of Dylan’s most important periods: 1967 to 1979.

• Coincides with the release of two Bob Dylan albums in July and November 2018.

• Author Derek Barker is owner and editor of the longest-running Bob Dylan magazine in the world.

ISBN 13: 9781911346609, 320pp h/b, £20.00 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available Now

Cultural Studies

LATIN AMERICAN MODERNISMS AND TECHNOLOGY Fernandez, Maria

This collection of essays documents the creative involvement of Latin American artists and intellectuals with modern technologies from the nineteenth-century to the present. Acknowledging the extensiveness of the histories of both modern technologies and modernism, the essays cover a diversity of media, technologies, and conceptual aspects of techno-culture that Latin American thinkers have engaged with to depict individual and collective visions of sociocultural progress. To study these works in relation to the histories of art and media can lead scholars to rethink notions of artistic innovation and to generate new chronologies and theories for these histories.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Provides informative building blocks to help readers process modernisms, art and media.

• Challenges ideas of ‘developed’ and ‘undeveloped’ nations that marginalise the Global South.

• Maria Fernandez was awarded the Arvey Prize by the Association for Latin American Art in 2015.

• Part of a series of books taken from ICM conferences, which also include the first English translations of critical text ISBN 13: 9781569025291, 404pp p/b, £34.99 Published by AFRICA WORLD PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East September 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Philosophy

UBUNTU AND PERSONHOOD Ogude, James

Ubuntu in its broadest sense is rooted in the belief that the full development of personhood comes with shared identity and the idea that an individual’s humanity is fostered in a network of relationships: I am because you are; we are because you are.

The chapters in this book seek to interrogate this relational quality of personhood embodied in Ubuntu.

The book further seeks to examine whether we can talk about relational personhood without running the risk of essentialism.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Good course adoption potential.

• James Ogude is an expert in the field, and is a Research Fellow and director at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for • In current political climates of austerity, this book examines the relationship between selfhood and interdependence.

• Raises the possibility of Ubuntu as an ethical value system which could benefit all societies.

ISBN 13: 9781569025826, 300pp p/b, £25.99 Published by AFRICA WORLD PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East September 2018

Graphic Novel

PROVENANCE Ball, Amy

Provenance raises questions regarding the accountability of the artist after the work is complete, and the individual after their voice is spoken, by following the path of a trader-of-goods in a not so distant future as they physically create a connections through their physical moving of goods, forging connections between seemingly opposing worlds.

Ball attempts to create a contemporary case of provenance: tracing the origin of objects through her neutral protagonist as they move seamlessly between worlds that may otherwise never collide.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Made after Ball’s solo exhibition, powers, at Kunstverein Gottingen (in 2018).

• This work is interested in concepts of new communities formed in response to an uncertain future.

• Beguiling one spot colour illustrations.

• Amy Ball’s artwork has been displayed widely in Europe and Canada.

ISBN 13: 9783943196726, 78pp p/b, £14.99 Published by BROKEN DIMANCHE PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Children’s Fiction - KS2

CAPTAIN CORAM: CHAMPION OF CHILDREN Ollington, Robin & Wiseman, Albany

Thomas Coram was a sea captain who made his name building ships in America. So how did England’s first ever children’s charity come to be named after him? Read his amazing story and find out! This book tells the story of Thomas Coram and how he set up the Foundling Hospital, which is now the charity simply known as Coram. It follows his journey to America, his return to London to find abandoned babies in the streets, and how he had help from famous figures like Hogarth and Handel to raise awareness and money for the hospital for vulnerable children.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Accessible and easy to read.

• Fully illustrated with beautiful watercolour pictures.

• Includes information about the Coram charity today, and how children can engage with the organisation outside of the book.

ISBN 13: 9780953661329, 28pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CORAMBAAF Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Colouring Book

COLOUR ME GOOD ANTONI Mel Elliott

The newest in I Love Mel’s pop series, featuring lots of activities and colouring in to cosy up to the lovely Antoni (figuratively, of course). Antoni Porowski is a handsome avocado and cocktail expert who is witty, charming, sensitive and emotional at times - and buff as hell! What better way to celebrate ‘Antoni the Great’ than to colour him good? This interactive activity book includes lots of images of Antoni to be coloured in as well as facts, fun and games. For all fans of all things Queer Eye. KEY SELLING POINTS • Netflix’s Queer Eye is a huge success and regularly featured in the media.

• Antoni Porowski is the food and wine expert on Queer Eye, and has been featured in Elle, Variety, GQ, and more.

• This interactive book is more than just colouring-in, featuring added fun and games.

• Suitable for practicing drawing as well as straightforward colouring-in.

ISBN 13: 9780995573536, 24pp p/b, £8.50 Published by I LOVE MEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Fiction - Classics

SOMEBODY IN BOOTS

Algren, Nelson & Asher, Colin (intro)

Cass McKay, ‘a man alienated from family and faith, illiterate and utterly displaced,’ leaves his povertystricken hometown in search of work, riding the rails from El Paso to Chicago, drifting from cheap lodging houses to jail, from soup kitchen to hobo jungle. Alone in a world indifferent to his fate, McKay nevertheless remains defiant and dignified in the face of his adversity. Originally published in 1935, Somebody in Boots was Nelson Algren’s first novel, based on his experiences travelling through Depression-era America as a journalist and migrant worker. One of the first great ‘dust bowl’ novels, its powerful realism and passionate conviction found an echo four years later in John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Nelson Algren’s first novel, based on his experiences of living in Texas during the Great Depression.

• A good companion novel to Grapes of Wrath.

• Will feature an introduction by Colin Asher, author of a forthcoming biography of Algren (WW Norton).

ISBN 13: 9781632460431, 367pp p/b, £14.99 Published by IG PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Politics

TERROR FACTORY: THE ISIS EDITION, THE Aaronson, Trevor

A groundbreaking work of investigative journalism, The Terror Factory: The Isis Edition exposes how the FBI has, under the guise of engaging in counterterrorism since 9/11, built a network of more than 15,000 informants whose primary purpose is to infiltrate Muslim communities to create and facilitate phony terrorist plots so that the Bureau can then claim it is winning the war on terror. This updated edition of The Terror Factory examines the FBI’s use of stings to catch ISIS sympathiSers in the United States, as well as how the bureau, already transformed into an intelligence agency whose tactics are similar to those of the CIA and NSA, has and will change under the presidency of Donald Trump.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Updated edition focuses on FBI’s use of stings to catch ISIS sympathisers and changes under the Trump presidency.

• The original edition of The Terror Factory received massive media attention.

• Aaronson is contributing writer for The Intercept, focusing his work on the use of stings.

ISBN 13: 9781632460653, 284pp p/b, £15.99 Published by IG PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Music

HOLD TIGHT

Black Masculinity, Millennials and the Meaning of Grime Boakye, Jeffrey

Hold Tight is the book that kick started the ‘Grime Library’. Bursting into bookshops in July 2017 to rave reviews and a sold out event at Rough Trade East, Hold Tight paved the way for Grime-related books such as Wiley’s Eskiboy (Penguin 2017), Dan Hancox’s Inner City Pressure (4th Estate, 2018), and DJ Target’s Grime Kids (Trapeze, 2018; now being made into a television series). This new edition of Hold Tight features new chapters for 2018, a brand new introduction from Boakye and a brand new cover. This makes Hold Tight the most up to date book on Grime in 2018. Celebrating over sixty key songs that make up Grime’s DNA, Jeffrey Boakye explores the meaning of the music and why it has such resonance in the UK. Boakye also examines the representation of masculinity in the music and the media that covers it. Both a love letter to Grime and an investigation into life as a black man in Britain today, Hold Tight is insightful, very funny and stacked with sentences you’ll want to pull up KEY SELLING POINTS • New edition for 2018, with new chapters, brand new introduction and a brand new cover.

• The most up to date book on Grime in 2018, after Boakye paved the way for grime titles in 2017.

• Funny, accessible, open to those who know everything about grime and those who know nothing.

• Important and timely discussion of a black British sub-culture currently experiencing mainstream success.

• Celebrating over sixty key songs that make up Grime’s DNA. ISBN 13: 9781910312414, 400pp p/b, £9.99 Published by INFLUX PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Graphic Novel

LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOLUME 4: THE TEMPEST ISSU E #2, THE Moore, Alan & O’Neill, Kevin

Opening with a 1919 death match between two American superhumans in the ruins of Utopia, the second issue of Moore and O Neill s final comic series takes its readers on a breath-taking ride over a waterfall of storytelling styles, from a startling 21st century Lincoln Island and its current incarnation of the legendary Captain Nemo, through a New York coping with an ageing costume-hero population, to a London where a drastic escalation is commenced by the rejuvenated sociopath controlling MI5.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is one of the best-selling comic series with sales of hundreds of thousands.

• This year sees the appearance of the second part of the 4th and last volume of The League.

• Alan Moore is the writer of From Hell, Watchmen, V For Vendetta and Jerusalem.

• Kevin O’Neill is the artist of The League, Marshall Law and Nemesis the Warlock.

ISBN 13: 9690000032654, 32pp p/b, £4.25 Published by KNOCKABOUT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Graphic Novel

LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOLUME 4: THE TEMPEST ISSUE #2 VARIANT COVER, THE Moore, Alan & O’Neill, Kevin

ISBN 13: 9690000032685, 32pp p/b, £4.25 Published by KNOCKABOUT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Travel Writing

CHASING POSSIBILITIES Oh, Joongbin

This book is a story of young traveller who goes to live life with the locals in a third world countries with only a soccer ball and a violin in hand. At the age of 12 he encountered an orphanage named ‘Permata Hati’ in Ubud, Indonesia. As he came to be a part of Permata Hati, he organised a volunteering program called Voluntraveling, enabling tourists to volunteer and donate. Over 300 Koreans have participated in this program. He suggests that if we sharing little bits we have, it is possible a big miracles occurs. Also he tells about the importance of sharing with sustainability.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The story of an amazingly enterprising young traveller who goes out into some of the poorest countries at a very young age.

• Joongbin Oh has travelled to over 30 third world countries including Myanmar, Syria and Uganda.

• Is bound to inspire teenagers around the world irrespective of background.

ISBN 13: 9788956056920, 216pp p/b, £22.00 Published by KONG & PARK Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2018

Art History

EARTH FIRE SOUL

The Masterpieces of Korean Ceramics National Museum of Korea

The ceramic art of Korea stretches back to prehistory when simple brown wares were made and decorated with geometrical incisions. Potters were influenced by ideas and techniques from China and go on to produce their own highly sought-after works, including grey stoneware, celadons or greenware, buncheong ware and white porcelain. The National Museum of Korea collection is world-famous and of great importance in the world of ceramic art. This book catalogues the best and most representative items in the collection.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A visual showcase of the finest collection of Korean ceramic art in the world.

• Each ceramic piece is accompanied by erudite descriptions and full specifications.

• For anyone with a love for and appreciation of ceramic arts.

ISBN 13: 9781635190106, 240pp h/b, £45.00 Published by KONG & PARK Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2018

History

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA The Permanent Exhibition National Museum of Korea

Thirteen years have passed since the National Museum of Korea reopened at its astonishing new premises in 2005. To take full advantage of this new and hugely improved space, the museum has focused on further expanding and enhancing its collection.

This deluxe new catalogue is printed at the highest quality to reflect the most notable of these changes and the unrivalled quality of the permanent exhibitions.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A long-awaited comprehensive catalogue of the finest pieces in the National Museum’s permanent exhibitions.

• An invaluable addition to the library of all with a professional or amateur interest in Korean art.

• Showcases Korean art throughout the ages placed in their proper cultural and artistic contexts.

ISBN 13: 9781635190090, 360pp h/b, £82.00 Published by KONG & PARK Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Lifestyle

HOME BAR GUIDE TO TROPICAL COCKTAILS, THE

A Spirited Journey Through Suburbia’s Hidden Tiki Temples

Reilly, Kelly; Morgan, Tom & Kirsten, Sven

Come and explore suburbia’s hidden tiki temples with Kelly and Tom. Sample over 150 of their original tropical cocktails!

These drinks chronicle the time spent bartending at home tiki bars during the rise of the craft cocktail revolution. Inside are riffs on tropical classics and original concoctions crowd-tested at home bars across the USA. You’ll also find recipes for home-made syrups including ancho chilli, lemongrass, sesame, hibiscus, and more. The book features full-page cocktail photos, artwork by Tiki Tony, and glamour shots of some of the coolest home tiki bars around. This guide is proof that you don’t have to go very far to sample the best tropical drinks in town. Belly up to your basement Bali Hai, Rumpus Room, or backyard Bora-Bora and let us help you mix a tropical vacation!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A user-friendly home guide with fresh and easily-sourced ingredients.

• Taps into the growing interest in Craft Cocktails.

• Not just a recipe book: it also explores the Tiki scene and the burgeoning phenomena of home bars.

• Features recipes for a wide variety of drinks, from traditional rum cocktails to more esoteric delights.

• Will appeal to Tiki enthusiasts as well as anyone with an interest in pop culture and/or lounge culture.

ISBN 13: 9780993337444, 252pp h/b, £24.99 Published by KORERO PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Music

DEAD STRAIGHT GUIDE TO SKA O’Shea, Mick

Ska originated in Jamaica in the late Fifties and combined Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and r ‘n’ b. Ska developed in the Sixties with artists such as Prince Buster, Clement Coxsone Dodd, and Duke Reid who formed sound systems to play American rhythm and blues and then began recording their own songs. Ska was popular with British mods and was later adopted by many skinheads. As music changed in the US, so did ska. In 1965 and 1966, when American soul music became slower and smoother, ska changed its sound accordingly and developed into rocksteady before evolving again from 1968 into reggae.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Easy to read guide to everything ska - from Jamaican origins through to the Eighties.

• Discography of must-listen ska tracks from all three periods.

• Part of a library of books covering key musical genres.

ISBN 13: 9781911346678, 190pp p/b, £9.99 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Photography

Greeting Cards and Postcards

SANTA GREETING CARDS 20 Assorted Cards Beauchamp, Monte

A metal tin box set of full-colour greeting cards featuring vintage Santa Claus designs. This collection of vintage Santa images includes 20 cards - two each of 10 different designs. The set contains 20 full colour cards and 21 red envelopes, packaged inside a full-colour, reusable, metal tin box showcasing a striking image of Santa. During the Golden Era of Christmas Cards (1898-1918), those featuring Santa were by far the most popular.

The rare examples contained herein utilised a resplendent, German printing technique known as chromolithography. Each season, both young and old, ‘oohed’ and ‘ahhed’ over the wintry holiday’s new and colourful offerings.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Christmas cards featuring Santa are among the most popular among consumers.

• A full colour tin makes this the most elegant design on the market.

• 20 full colour cards and 21 red envelopes in a tin box.

• Complements Monte Beauchamp’s line of Krampus merchandise.

ISBN 13: 9780867198706, 20pp postcards, £20.99 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Politics

WEST WINGERS

Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers, and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House Raghavan, Gautam

Through a series of personal stories, eighteen Obama staffers offer intimate accounts of how they made it to the White House.

We hear from a married gay staffer pushing the president towards marriage equality; an aide working to implement the Affordable Care Act while battling cancer; a hijab-wearing Muslim adviser accompanying the President to a mosque.

From the triumphs of Obamacare and marriage equality to the tragedy of the Charleston shooting, this book tells the history of the Obama presidency through the men and women who worked tirelessly to support his vision for America.

KEY SELLING POINTS • More than Obama nostalgia, this is an evergreen book showing how government works and how people can get involved.

• A perfect read for young people who want to make real change, the lessons are universal and just as relevant in the UK. • The first book to cover the full range of White House staff, from chefs and security to receptionists and speechwriters.

• Features stories by women, people of colour, immigrants, LGBT people & those with disabilities.

ISBN 13: 9780143133292, 336pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS (USA) Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2018

OFF THE STRIP Barnes, Hunter

Photographer Hunter Barnes (born 1977) has an extraordinary ability to document aspects of culture and communities ignored by the mainstream and often misrepresented in the modern American narrative. In this most recent work, he explores the Las Vegas that was. These photographs celebrate the old Vegas, the people who shaped the town in its heyday. Not much of it remains, but here are the people and landmarks that endure today - that represent the life ‘Off the Strip.’

Hunter’s powerful portraits remember those in ‘the greatest town you could live in [where] the spirit of old Las Vegas still remains.’

KEY SELLING POINTS • Provides a unique insight to Las Vegas’ forgotten history and what remains.

• Captures Vegas’ classic retro iconography and the people who created it with an authentic, personal vibe.

• Is sure to appeal to Vegas fans and all those inspired by the aesthetic of the vintage American dream.

ISBN 13: 9781909526594, 80pp h/b, £19.95 Published by REEL ART PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Children’s Fiction - KS2

STORM RUNNER, THE Cervantes, J.C.

Zane would much rather explore the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico than go to school with kids who bully him for his limp. But what Zane doesn’t know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world, a world he’s thrust into with his dog, Rosie, and the new girl at school, Brooks - kicking off an epic adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner. But how can he run when he can’t even walk well without a cane?

KEY SELLING POINTS • An imaginative, high-stakes premise - exciting, action-packed fantasy based on authentic Maya mythology.

• J.C. Cervantes is an award-winning author, with a New Mexico Book Award and a Zia Book Award to her name.

• Zane is Latino and physically challenged, but his disability doesn’t define him or hold him back.

• Supported by Rick Riordan, this imprint comprises books that Riordan thinks his fans will like.

ISBN 13: 9781368016346, 448pp h/b, £14.99 Published by RICK RIORDAN PRESENTS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland September 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Tattooing & Body Art

BROOKLYN JOE LIEBER

VOICE OF THE HALL, THE

Hardy, Don Ed

Brooklyn Joe Lieber (1888-1953) was a mentor for Sailor Jerry Collins. Though born in Brooklyn, Lieber moved to the S.F. Bay area and spent most of his career there. Sharing a powerful near-identical drawing and painting style, he and Collins originated and traded hundreds of designs. This book features Lieber’s brilliant and influential flash and drawings, equal in scope to those of Sailor Jerry.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Brooklyn Joe was one of Jerry Collin’s mentors, the famous tattoo artists who gained prominence tattooing sailors.

• Author Don Ed Hardy is an internationally recognised expert in tattoo art and has published over 30 books.

• Brooklyn Joe shares a near identical style to Sailor Jerry’s iconic designs.

• Sure to appeal to fans of Sailor Jerry’s work which had an undeniable impact on modern tattoo art today.

ISBN 13: 9780945367444, 88pp h/b, £43.99 Published by SCB DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHERS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Poetry

DATE & TIME Kaye, Phil

Phil Kaye’s debut collection is a stunning tribute to growing up, and all of the challenges and celebrations of the passing of time, as jagged as it may be. Kaye takes the reader on a journey from a complex but iridescent childhood, drawing them into adolescence, and finally on to adulthood. There are first kisses, lost friendships, hair blowing in the wind while driving the vastness of an empty road, and the author positioned in the middle, trying to make sense of it all. Readers will find joy and vulnerability, in equal measure.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kaye has a major online presence with 60K followers across social media and 10 million views for his online videos.

• Has been featured in NPR and other major news channels.

• Over 3000 lifetime sales.

• Has performed in hundreds of venues in 15 countries including an opening for the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday celebration.

ISBN 13: 9781943735365, 112pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SCB DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHERS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Graphic Novel

DAISY BLACKWOOD: PILOT FOR HIRE Cursed Island Howe, Ryan

Graphic Novel

Flying a routine supply run, Daisy Blackwood’s plane is hijacked by a crazed scientist on the run. In possession of an object that’s driven his men mad with desire to possess it, he orders Daisy to take him to a mysterious island where he hopes to finally destroy his burden.

Complicating matters is his pursuer, a relentless, and seemingly unstoppable bounty hunter tasked with returning the object to her employers.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Female driven (non-exploitative), diverse cast.

• Self-contained stories allow any book to be an entry point into the series for new readers.

• For fans of old comic strips and serials, like Terry and the Pirates, Dick Tracy, Rip Kirby.

• All ages.

ISBN 13: 9781908030306, 90pp p/b, £7.99 Published by SOARING PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Azzopardi, Sean

The Voice of The Hall is a fictional work based on the history of Hornsey Town Hall - the first major U.K building built in the modernist style. The narrative will be a reflection from the building as it looks over its 80-year life. As the timeline of the story approaches the present there is an awareness of an end approaching with the developers closing in. The broader subject matter will invite readers to question what we lose or gain with the advance of progress and development. How much influence do the public have in shaping or preserving their communities and public spaces?

KEY SELLING POINTS • Historical narrative of Crouch End. • Written from an unusual point-of-view.

• From an Arts Council grant winner.

ISBN 13: 9781908030290, 96pp p/b, £9.99 Published by SOARING PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

Humour

ABC FOR ADULTS Leigh, Toby

Children’s ABC books in the 1970s taught us about a warm and innocent world through wonderful hand-painted imagery of animals, toys and quaint household objects. Unfortunately, we all grew up and became paranoid, cynical adults filled with fear and hatred. But don’t despair, this new book will help guide you and your family through this difficult phase of your existence. It parodies the classic ABC books from yesteryear, twisting the meaning of innocent childlike words into hysterically funny yet terrifying adult themes. Each page is beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Toby Leigh in the exact same whimsical style as the original children’s books from the 1970s. The illustrations in ABC for Adults were shortlisted for the 2018 World Illustration Awards.

KEY SELLING POINTS • These illustrations were shortlisted for the 2018 World Illustration Awards.

• A popular nostalgic format - for fans of We Go to the Gallery (Dung Beetle) and Ladybirds for Grown-Ups. • Instantly understandable idea and humour.

• Perfect gift item.

ISBN 13: 9781527224193, 56pp h/b, £8.99 Published by TOBY LEIGH Rep Territories: World September 2018

Sport

RED CARD ROY

Sex, Booze, and Early Baths: The Life of Britain’s Wildest-Ever Footballer McDonough, Roy

The jaw-dropping story of terrace cult hero Roy McDonough - Britain’s wildest-ever footballer. From his first sending off, aged 15, when he tried to strangle the referee in a school’s cup final, Red Card Roy is a rollercoaster ride of football, violence, sex and booze.

But beyond the elbows and the early baths, the booze, the birds and the brawls, there is a poignant human story that follows Roy through the bad decisions that led him down a path to self-destruction... albeit one along which he had the time of his life!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Full of incredible stories from a fondly remembered era of football a million miles away from the modern Premier League.

• A hugely entertaining read that appeals to all football fans, with a deeper human story underpinning the narrative.

• Stories involve many famous names including Bobby Moore, Sam Allardyce, Martin O’Neill, Tony Pulis.

• Follows the success of The Smell of Football by Mick Rathbone.

ISBN 13: 9781909534339, 320pp p/b, £9.99 Published by VISION SPORTS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East September 2018

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Photography

OCTOBER 2018 Fiction

DINING AND DANCING WITH THE DEVILS Marah, John Karefah

Ben Sesay, the protagonist from the fictional nation of Songhai in Western Africa, is plunged into a turbulent odyssey in the United States that could have ended badly.

Without valid immigration papers, Ben finds himself laying low in Syracuse, where debates with his pan-African friends position him as the minority, conservative viewpoint. In his mind’s debate with itself, Ben walks on a lonely road that he knew he must take, in order to build an African nation that no one will ever mess with again.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores the complicated relationship dynamics between people of different cultures, historical and economic backgrounds.

• The author is the former President of the New York African Studies association.

• An insightful portrait of lived experiences, hopes, and desires of African people in Africa and abroad.

• John Karefah Marah is one of the leading US based African academics.

ISBN 13: 9781569026083, 330pp p/b, £25.99 Published by AFRICA WORLD PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe & Middle East October 2018

Literature and Memoirs

LESSONS

My Path to a Meaningful Life Bundchen, Gisele

Growing up in Brazil, Gisele wanted to become a volleyball player or a vet. But at the age of 14, fate intervened in in the form of a modelling scout. Four years later, Gisele’s appearance in Alexander McQueen’s London runway show launched her spectacular career as a fashion model. Since then, Gisele has appeared in almost 400 ad campaigns and on over 1200 magazine covers. But until now, few people have gotten to know the real Gisele. In Lessons, she reveals for the first time who she really is and what she’s learned over the past 37 years to help her live a meaningful life.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Gisele Bundchen retired in 2015 after twenty years as the one of the world’s most famous supermodel.

• She is still constantly in the media talking about her work as a philanthropist or about environmental issues.

• Gisele has a huge social media following with 13 million Instagram followers, 6m on Facebook and 5m on Twitter.

• She was ranked by Forbes as among the thirty most generous celebrities.

ISBN 13: 9780525538646, 240pp h/b, £20.00 Published by AVERY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

Fiction - Thriller

HUNTER KILLER

Movie Tie-In Wallace, George & Keith, Don

When two submarines - American and Russian - sink below the polar ice cap, tensions are ignited around the world. As both Washington and Moscow prepare for what appears to be the beginnings of World War III, the USS Toledo - led by untested Captain Joe Glass - speeds to the location to give aid. Glass soon discovers that the incident was no accident.

And the men behind it have yet to make their final move - a move only Glass and his crew can stop.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Adapted into a major motion picture staring Gary Oldman and thriller stalwart Gerard Butler, out in October 2018.

• With both Russia & America in the news daily, this fictional story about a potential WWIII is sure to draw in readers.

• Co-authored by an ex-US Submarine commander and an acclaimed, award-winning thriller writer.

• Completely engrossing - like watching a thriller crossed with a disaster movie.

ISBN 13: 9781984805263, 704pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

DRAINED

Hart, Paul & Hodgson, Francis (intro)

The Fens, a region of reclaimed marshland in eastern England, is one of the richest arable areas in the UK. It is a landscape of agribusiness that Paul Hart has been photographing for over eight years. In this new book, he continues the exploration of this wide-open environment which he began with Farmed, the first in a planned series of three books about the region. This is a linear landscape of straight lines and flat horizons, with monoculture at its core. Hart’s narrative pinpoints the objects that remain when all that surrounds has been cleared by modern agricultural practice. He conveys nature’s vulnerability within this unsheltered, unprotected environment.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Established award winning British landscape photographer.

• Second in a series of three books about the UK’s Fenland region.

• First volume Farmed sold out and is currently being reprinted.

• Leading printmaker, regularly collaborates with Ilford Photo in press and media presentations.

ISBN 13: 9781911306375, 96pp h/b, £35.00 Published by DEWI LEWIS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Photography

SLAPSTICK FORMALISM Downey, Brad

Brad Downey is a Berlin-based, Kentucky-born artist who has made radical and inspiring artworks all across the globe. This book presents the first full assessment of his works: sculptures, architecture, performances, installations, films, drawings, collages, and activism, all inspired by the objects and activities of daily life. With humour, sensitivity, and insight, Downey examines the fabric of our cities and our forgotten margins and disputed borders. In doing so, he weaves new narratives into their chaotic patterns and makes vague the divisions between art and the everyday.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An intriguing insight into one of the foremost conceptual artists working in public space.

• A must for everyone into contemporary art.

• Includes artworks from all over the world.

• Mixes humour with politics.

ISBN 13: 9789188369178, 432pp p/b, £36.99 Published by DOKUMENT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, E. Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Photography

BIG SEVEN, THE

Adventures in Search of Africa’s Iconic Species Hinde, Gerald & Taylor, Will

The Big Seven are the most exciting, charismatic and, in some cases, dangerous of Africa’s big game species.

This book covers the lives of these animals, and the authors’ adventures in both words and photographs bring the experience of tracking down the Big Seven to life. Filled with magnificent imagery and evocative text, this book offers the reader a rare and intimate insight into the lives of these magnificent animals.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A rare and intimate insight into the lives of Africa’s biggest game species.

• Explores both the lives and the animals and the authors’ experience in tracking them down.

• Makes a perfect gift for any nature or photography lover.

ISBN 13: 9780639947327, 176pp h/b, £45.00 Published by HPH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES

Graphic Novel

Photography

MOODS OF NATURE heinrich van den berg Van Den Berg, Heinrich

The Nature series consists of four books: Art of Nature, Shades of Nature, Reflection and now Moods of Nature. This book has evolved many times since its conception, as Heinrich’s moods changed. It started full of colour, but in the end the only colour that remained was the mood colour of nature - the colour of sunsets. The book was printed using two diverse printing processes: Sepiana for black and white and Chroma Centric for the colour images. The Sepiana process uses four grey and black inks to print, and Chroma Centric employs a special technique to enlarge the gamut of the colour it can print.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An extraordinary collection from one of the world’s most admired and widely published wildlife photographers.

• Makes a perfect gift for any nature or photography lover.

• These black and white photographs reveal the unique essence and soul of each subject.

ISBN 13: 9780639947310, 144pp h/b, £45.00 Published by HPH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

Photography

SENTINELS, THE

Cranes of South Africa Dolpire, Daniel & Allen, David

In September 2013, photographer Daniel Dolpire set off on a passionate odyssey that would consume the next five years of his life. The Sentinels - Cranes of South Africa is a photographic festival celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of these remarkable birds.

Daniel travelled through the heart of South Africa’s ‘crane country’ meticulously documenting these birds in their natural habitat. He shares with us priceless images of cranes as they go about their daily routines.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunningly illustrated account of the 3 species of Southern African crane.

• Focuses our attention on the real dangers these threatened birds must face.

• Reveals the most intimate details of cranes and their activities.

ISBN 13: 9780639947334, 176pp h/b, £39.00 Published by HPH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOLUME 4: THE TEMPEST ISSU E #3, THE Moore, Alan & O’Neill, Kevin

Like something from an unbelievable parallel world where there were once comic publications exclusively for girls, this third jaw-dropping instalment of Moore and O’Neill’s astonishing swan-song takes us from a boarding school in Big Brother-dominated England to a civic ball with a Frankenstein monster in Toyland, pausing for some 1960s pop-art espionage and a breath-taking musical interlude along the way.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is one of the best-selling comic series with sales of hundreds of thousands.

• This year sees the appearance of the second part of the 4th and last volume of The League.

• Alan Moore is the writer of From Hell, Watchmen, V For Vendetta and Jerusalem.

• Kevin O’Neill is the artist of The League, Marshall Law and Nemesis the Warlock.

ISBN 13: 9690000032661, 32pp p/b, £4.25 Published by KNOCKABOUT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Graphic Novel - Manga

FAIRY TAIL: LIGHTNING GODS Mashima, Hiro & Shibano, Kyouta

The electrifying strength and charm of Laxus and the rest of the Raijin Tribe in their very own adventure, taking place during the mysterious time after the disbanding of the Fairy Tail guild. In the aftermath of the disbanding of Fairy Tail, Laxus takes his Raijin Tribe to Blue Pegasus, where they quickly become popular new wizards. But when Ichiya is kidnapped, the tribe gets drawn into an inter-guild grudge match. A full adventure packed with action and comedy in a single book!

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

• The anime adaptation is available on DVD in the UK from Manga UK and Anime Limited.

• This spin-off series features popular Fairy Tail member Laxus.

• An entire story in a single volume.

• Hiro Mashima is currently working on a new series - Edens Zero (also from Kodansha).

ISBN 13: 9781632366924,TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

Graphic Novel

LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOLUME 4: THE TEMPEST ISSU E #3 VARIANT COVER, THE Moore, Alan & O’Neill, Kevin

Like something from an unbelievable parallel world where there were once comic publications exclusively for girls, this third jaw-dropping instalment of Moore and O’Neill’s astonishing swan-song takes us from a boarding school in Big Brother-dominated England to a civic ball with a Frankenstein monster in Toyland, pausing for some 1960s pop-art espionage and a breath-taking musical interlude along the way.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is one of the best-selling comic series with sales of hundreds of thousands.

• This year sees the appearance of the second part of the 4th and last volume of The League.

• Alan Moore is the writer of From Hell, Watchmen, V For Vendetta and Jerusalem.

• Kevin O’Neill is the artist of The League, Marshall Law and Nemesis the Warlock.

ISBN 13: 9690000032692, 32pp p/b, £4.25 Published by KNOCKABOUT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Graphic Novel - Manga

SEVEN DEADLY SINS: SEVEN DAYS 1, THE Suzuki, Nabaka

A new, two-volume adventure in the world of the hit manga and Netflix Original Series The Seven Deadly Sins! Seven Days follows fan-favourite character Ban in a romance caught between eternal life and unconquerable death... The Thief and The Saint. Ban is a young, opportunistic thief, drawn to The Fairy King’s Forest by the rumour that it holds the most splendid, invaluable treasure of all: The Fountain of Youth. But when he meets the guardian Saint of the Fountain, a young Fairy named Elaine, he finds the treasure he most desires may not be the one he originally came to seek. The fateful meeting behind the epic romance of Elaine, the Fairy King’s sister, and Ban of The Seven Deadly Sins!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based around fan favourite character Ban. • The original series has charted in the New York Times Manga Best Seller list.

• The original series won the Best Shonen Manga Award at the 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 streaming on Netflix with a second season currently in the works.

ISBN 13: 9781632367617,TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Literary Criticism

BREAKING INTO JAPANESE LITERATURE

Seven Modern Classics in Parallel Text Revised Edition Murray, Giles

A collection of seven great works of Japanese literature in the original language, along with the English translation and a newly-revised custom dictionary - plus downloadable audio. Breaking Into Japanese Literature lets readers enjoy seven classic stories in the original Japanese. thanks to a unique 2-page layout featuring the Japanese text in large type, an easy-to-follow English translation, and a custom dictionary, newly revised for this edition. Also includes downloadable audio, notes about the stories and authors, and original illustrations.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Japanese text, English translation, and dictionary appear together on a 2-page spread for quick and easy use.

• Free downloadable audio files available online for each of the seven stories.

• Original black-and-white illustrations set the mood for each story.

ISBN 13: 9781568365893, 240pp p/b, £16.99 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

History

SEPPUKU: A HISTORY OF SAMURAI SUICIDE Rankin, Dr. Andrew

A collection of thrilling samurai tales tracing the history of seppuku from ancient times to the twentieth century. The history of seppuku - Japanese ritual suicide by cutting the stomach, sometimes referred to as hara-kiri - spans a millennium, and came to be favoured by samurai as an honourable form of death. Here, for the first time in English, is a book that charts the history of seppuku from ancient times to the twentieth century through a collection of swashbuckling tales from history and literature.

KEY SELLING POINTS • An extensively researched account of the history of Japanese suicide.

• Draws on many previously untranslated documents for a definitive summary of the subject.

• For any reader interested in Japanese history and culture, of the psychology of suicide.

ISBN 13: 9781568365862, 256pp p/b, £12.99 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

Art Pop Surrealism

DON’T HAVE FEELINGS, DON’T MAKE A SCENE The Art of Skinner Skinner

A new chapter in the extraordinary and unorthodox career of the artist known as Skinner. Take a vibrant, neon tour through the travels, shows, experiments, friends, and strange career of an American visionary freak. Skinner’s wild, graphic explorations take form in multiple media, expanding the self-reflective narratives and myths that have defined his oeuvre.

This book documents his journey-into-the-unknown, which has come to define his career, and puts zero limits on where his creativity will take him - venturing into world-building concepts in film, animation, music videos, and writing. In addition to his fine art, Skinner has seen success in many commercial avenues with identification bumps for Adult Swim, live projections for the band Mastodon, and the experimental art show ‘Drawing with Skinner’ on Super Deluxe.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Skinner is well known as an artist for Adult Swim, the band Mastodon, and his experimental art TV show.

• With over 200 colour and black and white images this book is a compendium of Skinner’s extraordinary career.

• Skinner’s work has been featured in Blisss, Juxtapoz, Hi Fructose and Beautiful/ Decay.

• ’...one of the most visually death metal artists we could think of...’ - Juxtapoz.

ISBN 13: 9780867198683, 172pp h/b, £34.95 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Colouring Book

JUNKO MIZUNO’S COLORING BOOK Mizuno, Junko

This colouring book is packed full of images of strong, sexy women, strange foods, adorable aliens, powerful gods, unusual paper dolls, and more. Junko Mizuno’s iconic images are enchanting to fans and new followers alike, mixing sweetness and cuteness with creepiness and erotica.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Comes with a page of 40 full-colour stickers.

• Mizuno has a huge cult following and has sold over 12,000 copies of her titles.

• Inspired by fetish, folk, religious, psychedelic and pin-up art, advertising, vintage toys, TV shows, video games and more.

ISBN 13: 9780867198690, 48pp p/b, £13.50 Published by LAST GASP Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Gift

Popular Medicine

WOOD BECOMES WATER

Chinese Medicine in Everyday Life - 20th Anniversary Edition Reichstein, Gail

Does your back pain flare up in the evening? Perhaps your water element is weak. Allergies in the spring?

Emotional outbursts? Perhaps your wood element is too strong. Using the five element system of Chinese cosmology as a key - wood, fire, earth, metal, water - Gail Reichstein unlocks the ancient mysteries of Chinese medicine and makes them available for the everyday health and well-being of modern readers.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The 20th anniversary edition of a bestseller that has helped countless people since it was first published.

• Learn how techniques perfected over thousands of years can bring balance, harmony and well-being.

• Explains basic techniques of Qi, Acupuncture, Dietary Therapy, QiGong, and Fung Shui.

ISBN 13: 9781568365886, 224pp p/b, £18.99 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

99 WAYS TO MAKE A PIPE Problem Solving for Pot Smokers Stern, Brett

It’s a problem many a pot smoker has faced at one time or another: how am I going to smoke this? Fear not, gentle stoner, we have the answers right here. Industrial designer Brett Stern has created 99 devices from common household objects that you can use to smoke your blues away. In fact, you may never see the items in your home the same way again. DIY, humorous, and practical - each hack has easy to follow step-by-step instructions as well as a full colour photo of the finished pipe, bong, or joint to show you how it’s done.

KEY SELLING POINTS • This witty, how-to guide makes getting high even more fun.

• Author’s previous title, 99 Ways to Open a Beer Bottle Without a Bottle Opener, sold 80,000 copies since 2014.

• It’s estimated that in the UK around 2.4 million people smoked weed in 2017/2018.

• Situated in the popular lifehack genre but for marijuana.

• Is sure to appeal to the cash-strapped student and adult pot smoker alike.

ISBN 13: 9780983491781, 112pp p/b, £9.99 Published by OVERCUP PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Politics

REAGAN

Music

DEAD STRAIGHT GUIDE TO MOD

An American Journey Spitz, Bob

Anderson, Paul

Bob Spitz’s Reagan is an absorbing, richly detailed chronicle of Ronald Reagan’s epic life - giving full weight to the Hollywood years, his transition to politics to run as California governor, and ultimately, his iconic presidency. It is filled with fresh assessments and shrewd judgments, and doesn’t flinch from a full reckoning with the man’s strengths and limitations.

Written with love and irony, which in a great biography is arguably the same thing, Bob Spitz’s masterpiece will give no comfort to partisans at either extreme; for the rest of us, it is cause for celebration.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ronald Reagan was one of America’s most beloved and influential Presidents.

• Bob Spitz was granted full access to the Reagan archives, much of which had never been seen by previous biographers.

• Spitz provides the total context of Reagan’s life and shows how his humble beginnings made him the leader he was.

• In an era of Twitter and Donald Trump, many readers are eager for a reminder of gentler days in American politics.

• Spitz has also written exhaustively researched yet consummately readable biographies of Julia Child and the Beatles.

ISBN 13: 9781594205316, 880pp h/b, £30.00 Published by PENGUIN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland October 2018

Mod has its roots in in London with a group of young men in the late Fifties who were known as modernists because they listened to modern jazz. A Pocket Guide to Mod covers fashion including the use of the Union Flag and RAF roundel; music including bands such as The Who, Small Faces and Yardbirds who were associated with the music and locations such as The Eel Pie Island Hotel at Twickenham near London; amphetamines, the mod drug of choice that fuelled marathon all-night dancing; and scooters including Vespas and Lambrettas often highly customised.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Easy to read guide to everything mod - from clothes to scooters.

• Discography of must-listen tracks.

• Part of a library of books covering key musical genres.

ISBN 13: 9781911346661, 190pp p/b, £9.99 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Technology

Mark Baker first started collecting selfies with the stars way back in the Sixties. Now his collection numbers more than 500 images and is still growing!

Many of his images are irreplaceable as the subjects are no longer with us. Stars such as Bob Hope, Frank Zappa, Bon Scot, Karen Carpenter, Jimi Hendrix, Bette Davis, Gene Pitney, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Marley, Burt Lancaster, Jeff Beck, and Ray Manzerak of The Doors. Every month Mark is adding new images to the list that includes Keith Richards, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Cher, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Richard Carpenter, Abba, Stevie Wonder, Pete Townsend, Roger Daltry, Angie Dickenson, Jeff Beck, Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr plus hundreds more. This amazing collection is probably the greatest set of star selfies in the world!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Featuring never before seen images.

• Stylish hardback edition complements Baker’s images.

• Must have coffee table book for any rock music fan.

ISBN 13: 9781912733088, 256pp h/b, £12.99 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

AUTOMATING HUMANITY Toscano, Joe

The shocking and eye-opening new manifesto from international award-winning designer Joe Toscano that unravels and lays bare the power agendas of the world’s greatest tech titans in plain language, and deliver a fair warning to policymakers, civilians, and industry professionals alike: We need a strategy for the future, and we need it now.

Toscano touches on everything from technology, economics and public policy to psychology, history and ethics, and writes in a way that is accessible to everyone from the average reader to the technical expert.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Equally useful for technical and non-technical readers, and policymakers alike.

• Deals with the extremely pertinent topic of how much power tech giants like Apple and Google have in today’s world.

• Also discusses the recent GDPR regulations, a topic so relevant it’s unavoidable.

• The author is an international award-winning designer who stepped away from his job at Google for ethical reasons.

ISBN 13: 9781576879207, 288pp h/b, £30.00 Published by POWERHOUSE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe October 2018

Music

SELFIE

Baker, Mark

NOVEMBER 2018

Music

GREAT FEELINGS AND MEETINGS Blues Photography Ekestang, Hans

Swedish blues lover Hans Ekestang spent some fifty years of his life as a professional photographer hunting for those magic blues shots, and over the years, he met most of the famous blues and R&B artists from the last century.

By always treating them with respect, Ekestang made the blues & soul legends feel relaxed, meanwhile he achieved just the right atmosphere he was looking for. Ekestang had his first photo published in 1971 in Swedish blues magazine Jefferson, today the longest running blues magazine in the world. He is still active and holds regular exhibitions with his blues photos.

Many of them today considered art in their own right.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Ekestang has been published in a number of well-respected music magazines, including Jefferson and Melody Maker.

• Includes images of many of the world’s premier blues musicians.

• Ekestang still holds regular exhibitions today.

ISBN 13: 9789187581229, 192pp h/b, £28.00 Published by PREMIUM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East October 2018

Music

REM: ATHENS GA

Sheehan, Tom & Stipe, Michael

Tom Sheehan first met R.E.M. in 1984, being compelled initially both by their southern strangeness and unique alternative twist on ‘60s folk rock and jangle. Our first encounter was all very swift as most of these encounters are, he remembers. ‘Punk had gone past and there was this whole rush of new American music. It was that thing that we love so much about people redefining what you think about music.’ Between 1984 and 2005, Sheehan would capture a succession of iconic images of R.E.M. In singer Michael Stipe, himself a photographer, he found a subject utterly aware and alive inside the lens.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Tom Sheehan’s images have been featured in NME, Q, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and many more.

• Tom Sheehan is an award-winning photographer.

• Publication of the book coincides with the 30th anniversary of R.E.M’s ‘Green’ album.

• Very limited run of publication makes this a coveted item for R.E.M fans.

ISBN 13: 9781911374107, 240pp h/b, £48.00 Published by FLOOD GALLERY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Graphic Novel - Manga

HIRO MASHIMA’S PLAYGROUND Mashima, Hiro

A new collection of short stories by Hiro Mashima, creator of Fairy Tail and Rave Master! Read some of Mashima’s never-before-seen debut stories, including the first appearance of the Fairy Tail guild! Hiro Mashima is known worldwide as the star creator of Fairy Tail, Rave Master, and Monster Hunter Orage, but he’s also (somehow) found the time to write a wide variety of short story manga, too! This collection includes eight never-before-seen tales from the master of shonen manga - almost 400 pages of new adventures! Includes eight stories: Magician, Fairy Tail, Cocona, The Adventures of Plue Part 2, Bad Boys Song, Magic Party, Xmas Hearts and Fighting Force Mixture.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Eight stories never before seen in English by star creator Hiro Mashima.

• Features the original manga prototype for Fairy Tail.

• Fairy Tail was one of the bestselling manga in the English-speaking world.

• Mashima is currently writing a new series - Edens Zero (also from Kodansha).

• The Fairy Tail series has sold well over 100000 copies in the UK. ISBN 13: 9781632367594,TBCpp p/b, £16.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2018

Photography

SECRETS OF NOH MASKS, THE Udaka, Michishige

Noh master Michishige Udaka is the only living actor to continue to create masks while still performing and teaching. In this book he presents 32 of the more than 200 masks he’s made to date, accompanied by compelling revelations about the masks and the highly nuanced ancient dramatic art of Noh itself.

Ruth Ozeki, who studied Noh theatre under Udaka in Japan, has contributed a new foreword to further complement the stunning photographs.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A rare insight into the theatre of Noh and its unique masks, by the only artist who is an acknowledged master of both.

• Collecting stunning visual feast of Noh masks featuring detailed and insightful annotations.

• Is sure to appeal those interested in theatre, visual art, and Japanese culture itself.

ISBN 13: 9781568365909, 164pp p/b, £20.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2018

History

NORTH KOREAN MODERN HISTORY: A SOURCEBOOK VOLUME I Suh, Dae-Sook & Lee, Wan Bom

This source book on North Korean Modern History is published in English to help scholars to research on North Korea. In most cases even the most basic documents relating to North Korea’s history are available only in the Korean language. North Korean authorities occasionally issue English versions of selected documents, but these translations are markedly inferior in quality - some are in atrocious English. The purpose of this book is to collect and present basic documents and improve our understanding of North Korea’s political and social traditions.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to fufill the academic interest in North Korean history.

• Provides a basic and unbiased compilation on this extremely insular country.

ISBN 13: 9791158663582, 432pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KONG & PARK Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2018

History

NORTH KOREAN MODERN HISTORY: A SOURCEBOOK VOLUME 2 Suh, Dae-Sook & Lee, Wan Bom

This source book on North Korean Modern History is published in English to help scholars to research on North Korea. In most cases even the most basic documents relating to North Korea’s history are available only in the Korean language. North Korean authorities occasionally issue English versions of selected documents, but these translations are markedly inferior in quality - some are in atrocious English. The purpose of this book is to collect and present basic documents and improve our understanding of North Korea’s political and social traditions.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to fufill the academic interest in North Korean history.

• Provides a basic and unbiased compilation on this extremely insular country.

ISBN 13: 9791158663599, 588pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KONG & PARK Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2018

Photography

KOREAN GARDENS

Tradition, Symbolism and Resilience Matthews, Jill

Korean gardens strive to be in harmony with nature and to encourage the quiet contemplation of the natural world. They are intentionally humble in their conception and very different from Japanese and Chinese gardens. Korean gardens deserve to be more widely appreciated in the West as a separate, distinctive, venerable and continuing garden tradition, capable of wide appeal if better known. This book introduces, describes and explains traditional Korean gardens to Western readers. It contains more than one hundred photos and maps and details of 20 notable gardens.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of photographs highlighting the distinctive and beautiful gardens of Korea.

• Ideal for those with an interest in garden landscaping from an Asian perspective.

• Introduces the relatively unknown qualities of Korean gardens to the Western reader.

ISBN 13: 9781565914902, 208pp p/b, £30.00 Published by KOREA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2018

Graphic Novel - Superheroes

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: BACK TO BASICS Spencer, Nick & Ramos, Humberto

An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is... Spider-Man?! And if even that’s not enough, Peter parker gets a new roommate, new love interests - and a new villain! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (2018) 1-6.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Spider-Man is Marvel’s MOST popular character!

• The web-slinger made his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Captain America: Civil War (2016), played by rising star Tom Holland.

• Tom Holland reprised his role in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). He will return in Avengers 4 (20th April 2019).

• Written by Nick Spencer (Secret Empire, Superior Foes of Spider-Man).

• Illustrated by Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man, Superior Spider-Man).

ISBN 13: 9781846539411, 136pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Music

DEAD STRAIGHT GUIDE TO GUNS N’ ROSES

VINYL REVIVAL

O’Shea, Mick

Guns N’ Roses, or GNR as they’re known, are one of the biggest-selling rock bands of the past 30 years. Formed in 1985 their first album, Appetite for Destruction, followed two years later. With many star performers including Slash, Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin and later drummer Matt Sorum, the band has always been high-profile. Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, recorded simultaneously and released in 1991, debuted at number two and number one on the Billboard 200 respectively and have sold a combined 35 million copies worldwide. The band is currently on a massive world tour and, with talk of a new album, have never been more popular.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Easy to read guide to everything Guns N’ Roses - from 1975 through to the present day.

• 30th best-selling band of all time.

• Coincides with album release and world tour.

• A timely release, with the band recording their first new album in 30 years.

ISBN 13: 9781912733095, 300pp h/b, £14.99 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

Music

PRINCE: I WAS THERE Houghton, Richard

Starting in this autumn fans will finally be able to hear unreleased music, wear newly commissioned Prince clothing, buy tickets to see an orchestra playing Prince material, and hear Prince songs in movies and TV shows.

Together with Sony’s deal to re-release Prince’s 35 albums, the timing is perfect for this collection of fans insights into seeing Prince play live around the world.

Prince achieved worldwide fame in the Eighties with ‘1999’ and ‘Purple Rain,’ the latter album also serving as the soundtrack for the popular film of the same name. Later Prince albums included ‘Sign ‘O’ the Times,’ ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ and ‘Musicology.’ One of the most influential artists of his time, Prince was also famed for his live shows - showcased in this book.

KEY SELLING POINTS • One of themost influential artists of all time.

• Sony Music has signed deal to release all 35 or Prince’s previously released albums.

• Featuring insights from artists/musicians closest to Prince, as well as many fans who saw him perform live.

• A must have item for any fan of Prince.

ISBN 13: 9781912733323, 300pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

Gardening

REAL GARDENS Frost, Adam

Music

This stunningly designed and illustrated book details the gardens that won Adam an astonishing seven gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show from his first self-financed garden 2007 to his Show Gardens for major sponsors such as Homebase. Recognised as the designers’ designer Adam Frost combines a mixture of great design and brilliant planting. In this book he tells the story of the creation of each garden and reveals tips and information to allow readers to create their own great spaces. As a member of the regular presenting team on Gardeners’ World, Adam is incredibly popular and draws large crowds wherever he appears.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Adam Frost is one of the star presenters on the massively popular BBC tv show Gardener’s World.

• Key contributor to BBC’s The One Show and BBC Chelsea Flower Show coverage.

• Winner of seven gold medals for gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show.

• Hundreds of high quality colour pictures.

ISBN 13: 9781905959488, 256pp p/b, £16.99 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

What was the best music in 1977?

Cain, Barry & Neeter, Mark

From Pink Floyd to The Damned via Elvis Costello, The Eagles, Blondie and many more this was the classic year for picture sleeves and classic album artwork.

The book includes assessments of the best albums from the perspective of then and now 40 years on later. Vinyl Revival is a fantastic collection about the best vinyl from one of the most important years in rock music. Fully illustrated throughout in full colour.

KEY SELLING POINTS • 1977 was a monumental year for vinyl releases, documented in this collection.

• A perfect gift for vinyl collectors.

• Includes coverage of singles and LPs from many of the era’s biggest bands.

• Full colour illustrations throughout.

ISBN 13: 9781911346845, 304pp h/b, £19.95 Published by RED PLANET Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

Poetry

LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES Gibson, Andrea

Andrea Gibson’s latest collection is a masterful showcase from the poet whose writing and performances have captured the hearts of millions.

With artful and nuanced looks at gender, romance, loss, and family, Lord of the Butterflies is a new peak in Gibson’s career. Each emotion here is deft and delicate, resting inside of imagery heavy enough to sink the heart, while giving the body wings to soar.

KEY SELLING POINTS • From the single biggest name in the last decade of performance poetry with reviews in Mic.com, Billboard & the LA Times.

• Andrea Gibson has performed across the UK on several occasions.

• Has over 30,000 lifetime sales across titles.

• Gibson has a major media presence with over 150k followers across social media and 5 million views online.

• The genderqueer artist has become a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community.

ISBN 13: 9781943735426, 96pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SCB DISTRIBUTED PUBLISHERS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2018

DECEMBER 2018 Sex Guides

SEXUALLY DOMINANT WOMAN, THE An Illustrated Guide for Nervous Beginners Hardy, Janet W.

Janet W. Hardy, formerly known as Lady Green, has distilled the best of her 35 years’ experience as a dominant into this beginner-friendly guidebook: everything from bondage to control to sensation to fetish, all with entertaining drawings, intro-level information, and plenty of reassurance for the nervous or apprehensive novice. The perfect purchase or gift for any woman who would like to spice up her bedroom play with a bit of kink.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The most beginner-friendly book ever written about female domination.

• Janet W. hardy has a widespread following as an expert in the kink and domination world for a quarter century.

• This classic kinky sex guide has already sold 53,000 copies and is now updated with fun illustrations!

• Hardy’s writing has been featured in New York Times, CNN and Salon, amongst others.

• She is the author of The Ethical Slut, which has sold 200,000 copies.

ISBN 13: 9780937609880, 128pp p/b, £12.99 Published by GREENERY PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East December 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Graphic Novel - Manga

SEVEN DEADLY SINS: SEVEN DAYS 2, THE

KOREAN WOMEN

Suzuki, Nabaka

A new, two-volume adventure in the world of the hit manga and Netflix Original Series The Seven Deadly Sins! Seven Days follows fan-favourite character Ban in a romance caught between eternal life and unconquerable death... The Thief and The Saint. Ban is a young, opportunistic thief, drawn to The Fairy King’s Forest by the rumour that it holds the most splendid, invaluable treasure of all: The Fountain of Youth. But when he meets the guardian Saint of the Fountain, a young Fairy named Elaine, he finds the treasure he most desires may not be the one he originally came to seek. The fateful meeting behind the epic romance of Elaine, the Fairy King’s sister, and Ban of The Seven Deadly Sins!

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based around fan favourite character Ban. • The original series has charted in the New York Times Manga bestseller list.

• The original series won the Best Shonen Manga Award at the 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 streaming on Netflix with a second season currently in the works.

ISBN 13: 9781632367624,TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

History

ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS IN KOREA A Sourcebook Yun, Sun-jin & Dunlap, Riley E

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of environmentalism in Korea by focusing on the key problems and issues that have generated various strands of citizen activism on behalf of environmental protection. It traces the rise of environmental degradation from Korea’s rapid post-war industrialisation up to the present, carefully documenting various eras of activism over a changing and broadening range of problems: industrial pollution, major development projects, nuclear power and most recently climate change.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to provide for the growing academic interest and foreign study of Korea.

• Provides comprehensive insight into its rapid achievements of industrialisation, democratisation and social change.

ISBN 13: 9791158661694, 548pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

History

KOREAN DIASPORA, THE A Sourcebook Yoon, In-jin & Young, Hun-jeong

History

This book is a collection of articles and other original content on the history and current state of the Korean diaspora. It is designed to provide useful information and references to researchers and readers with interests in the phenomenon of migration and settlement of Koreans abroad. Despite increasing interests in the Korean diaspora, there have been few books written in English that can provide comprehensive and current information on the topic. To address this gap, this book aims to provide international researchers with basic and general information on the Korean diaspora.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to provide for the growing academic interest and foreign study of Korea.

• Provides comprehensive insight into its rapid achievements of industrialisation, democratisation and social change.

ISBN 13: 9791158661700, 348pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

A Sourcebook Kim, Keong-il; Choi, Hyaeweol & Shin, Kyung-ah

Korean Women: A Sourcebook offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of Korean women from the late nineteenth century to the 1990s. It brings together key source materials that reflect the dynamic and turbulent history of women in modern and contemporary Korea. The content of the volume provides readers with knowledge about the broader historical and sociocultural forces as well as women’s own agency that created the options available to women at various points in Korea s modern history

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to provide for the growing academic interest and foreign study of Korea.

• Provides comprehensive insight into its rapid achievements of industrialisation, democratisation and social change.

ISBN 13: 9791158661960, 338pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

History

SOCIAL WELFARE IN KOREA 1 A Sourcebook Moon, Jin-young & Yang, Jae-jin

This book offers a comprehensive documentation of the Korean welfare state since the independence in 1945.

Focusing on the major social welfare programs such as the National Pension, Medical Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Employment Insurance, Free Child Care, Long-term Care Insurance for the Elderly, and National Basic Livelihood Security, this book provides a compelling and detailed explanation of the birth, settlement, and development of the Korean welfare state.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to provide for the growing academic interest and foreign study of Korea.

• Provides comprehensive insight into its rapid achievements of industrialisation, democratisation and social change.

ISBN 13: 9791158661977, 352pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

History

SOCIAL WELFARE IN KOREA 2 A Sourcebook Moon, Jin-young & Yang, Jae-jin

This book offers a comprehensive documentation of the Korean welfare state since the independence in 1945.

Focusing on the major social welfare programs such as the National Pension, Medical Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Employment Insurance, Free Child Care, Long-term Care Insurance for the Elderly, and National Basic Livelihood Security, this book provides a compelling and detailed explanation of the birth, settlement, and development of the Korean welfare state.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to provide for the growing academic interest and foreign study of Korea.

• Provides comprehensive insight into its rapid achievements of industrialisation, democratisation and social change.

ISBN 13: 9791158661984, 492pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES History

SPORTS, LEISURE AND GAMES IN KOREA A Sourcebook Lee, Seung-jae

Since Culin’s pioneering work on the leisure activities published in 1895, a century has passed. However, more than half of the leisure activities mentioned in Culin remains only in text. The rapid industrialization experienced by the Korean peninsula in the last decades may have devaluated or endangered traditional Korean leisure activities, which this book aims to renew.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Part of the ‘A Sourcebook’ series providing a primary resource on modern Korean society and culture.

• Intended to provide for the growing academic interest and foreign study of Korea.

• Provides comprehensive insight into its rapid achievements of industrialisation, democratisation and social change.

ISBN 13: 9791158661717, 186pp p/b, £32.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

Graphic Novel - Manga

HITORIJIME MY HERO 1 Arii, Memeko

A yaoi romance between a good boy who didn’t know he was waiting for a hero, and a bad boy who comes to his rescue! Now a hit anime on Amazon Prime!

Masahiro Setagawa doesn’t believe in heroes, but wishes he could: He’s found himself in a gang of smalltime street bullies who use him to run errands. But when high school teacher (and scourge of the streets) Kousuke Ohshiba comes to his rescue, he finds he may need to start believing after all... and as their relationship deepens, he realises a hero might be just what he was looking for this whole time.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Will appeal to the large yaoi fanbase amongst manga and anime fans.

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

• Was ranked one of the best yaoi manga titles in a 2014 survey by Honya Club’s ‘Nationwide Bookstore Employees.’

ISBN 13: 9781632367716,TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2019

History

IKE’S MYSTERY MAN

The Secret Lives of Robert Cutler Shinkle, Peter

Ike’s Mystery Man shines a bright light on the indispensable contributions and sacrifices made by patriotic gay Americans in an era when Executive Order 10450 banned anyone suspected of ‘sexual perversion’ from any government job, and gays in the government were persecuted by the likes of Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn in the Senate, and J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson at the FBI. It also shows that Eisenhower’s National Security Advisor Robert ‘Bobby’ Cutler shaped US Cold War strategy in far more consequential ways than has been previously understood.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A major new work that will be a must read for lovers of political and cultural histories.

• Shines a bright light on the until-now unseen but indispensable work gay people did for the US during the Cold War. • Capitalises on the current trend of gripping non-fiction about the Cold War. ISBN 13: 9781586422431, 428pp h/b, £25.00 Published by STEERFORTH Rep Territories: UK & Ireland December 2018

QUINTESSENTIAL QUINTUPLETS 1 Haruba, Negi

Futaro Uesugi is a second-year in high school, scraping to get by and pay off his family’s debt. The only thing he can do is study, so when Futaro receives a parttime job offer to tutor the five daughters of a wealthy businessman, he can’t pass it up. Little does he know, these five beautiful sisters are quintuplets, but the only thing they have in common is that they’re all terrible at studying! At this rate, the sisters can’t graduate, and Futaro must think of a plan that suits each of them - which feels hopeless when five-outof-five of these girls think he’s a loser!

KEY SELLING POINTS • A classic manga harem comedy in the style of Love Hina (1998, Kodansha).

• The series has built up a following from its digital release.

• Has a lot of potential for future licensing (anime, merchandise etc).

ISBN 13: 9781632367747,TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2019

Graphic Novel - Manga

JANUARY 2019 Graphic Novel - Manga

10 DANCE 1 Inouesatoh

Graphic Novel - Manga

Yaoi fans, dip into your new obsession! The beautifully-detailed, lithe bodies of the two ‘kings of the ballroom’ fly across the dance floor as rivals build a volatile bond in this red-hot romance! Shinya Sugiki, the dashing lord of Standard Ballroom, and Shinya Suzuki, passionate king of Latin Dance: The two share more than just a first name and a love of the sport. They each want to become champion of the 10-Dance Competition, which means they’ll need to learn the other’s specialty dances, and who better to learn from than the best? But old rivalries die hard, and things get complicated even further when they realise there might be more between them than an uneasy partnership...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha Comic’s first foray into the yaoi (boy love) genre.

• The yaoi genre has a passionate following in manga fandom that encompasses both gay and straight fans.

• Inouesatoh has built a strong reputation and following in the yaoi fandom with her previous body of work.

ISBN 13: 9781632367655,TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2019

YURI IS MY JOB! 1 Miman

Hime is a picture-perfect high school princess - she’s admired by all and never trips up! So when she accidentally injures a cafe manager named Mai, she’s willing to cover some shifts to keep her facade intact.

To Hime’s surprise, the cafe is themed after a private school where the all-female staff always puts on their best act for their loyal customers. However, under the guidance of the most graceful girl there, Hime can’t help but blush and blunder! Beneath all the frills and laughter, Hime feels tension brewing as she finds out more about her new job and her budding feelings...

KEY SELLING POINTS • Kodansha’s first title in the rapidly growing yuri genre of lesbian romance manga.

• Launching alongside Kodansha’s first two yaoi titles, 10 Dance and Hitorijime My Hero.

• Miman has a strong following in Japan for her work in manga anthologies.

ISBN 13: 9781632367778,TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2019

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NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Graphic Novel - Marvel DECADES: MARVEL IN THE 40S - THE HUMAN TORCH VS. THE SUB-MARINER Marvel Comics

Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade beginning with the first two superstars of the Flying Forties!

The original Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner get along as well as fire and water, and several of Timely’s greatest comics feature the twin titans clashing in fantastic feature-length fisticuffs! A rivalry for the ages is born when Namor, mistreated by the surface world, attacks New York - and the Torch stands in his way! As WWII rages, Namor decides to obtain peace by flooding the planet! Can the Torch and his young sidekick Toro bring Namor back to his senses? They’d better - because the Nazis are on the attack, and the two Golden Age arch-rivals must put their differences aside and unite against a common foe!

Collecting: material from Marvel Mystery Comics 7-10; Human Torch Comics 5B, 8, 10 ISBN 13: 9781302916589, 232pp p/b, £20.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2019

Graphic Novel

LADY DOCTOR, THE Williams, Ian

40-year-old Lois Pritchard is a salaried partner - with Drs Robert Smith and Iwan James - and also works two days a week in the local Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) clinic.

She is currently single, despite the attentions of her many admirers, and is, by her own admission, ‘not very good with relationships’. When her estranged mother makes a dramatic appearance on the scene, Lois must look to something far more radical to sort out her personal life.

Meanwhile, her patients’ stories provide some welcome relief: a man who regrets the Pinocchio face he had tattooed on his genitals; a prescription drug addict who plans to sue his previous doctors for failing to refuse him the drugs he demanded; a health campaigner who vows to starve herself to death if her demands are not met; and a man who resorts to desperate measures after being driven mad by his neighbours’ cats.

KEY SELLING POINTS • The Bad Doctor was highly commended by the British Medical Association at the Medical Book Awards 2015.

• Bad Doctor was also shortlisted for First Graphic Novel Competition and Medicine Unboxed Creative Prize (both 2015).

• Uses own experience as a practising GP to recreate lives of patients and doctors with a wonderfully sly sense of humour.

ISBN 13: 9780993563362, 224pp p/b, £14.99 Published by MYRIAD EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2019

FEBRUARY 2019

DECADES: MARVEL IN THE 50S - CAPTAIN AMERICA STRIKES Chaykin, Howard; Romita Sr., John & Lawrence, Mort

Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade - with the complete shield-slinging adventures of the Captain America of the Fab Fifties! As Atlas Comics revived their super hero titles, the starspangled Sentinel of Liberty took on a new mission - smashing the rise of Communism across the globe!

But an old enemy lies in wait: the Red Skull! In this complete collection of Cap’s 1950s revival, Captain America and Bucky charge into action against fifth columnists, Soviet spies, secret agents from around the globe, and fearsome foes from Electro to the Executioner!

Plus, a modern-day story pulling back the Iron Curtain on the ‘50s Cap, as he teams up with none other than Nick Fury! Collecting: material from Young Men 24-28, Captain America (1954) 76-78, Men’s Adventures 27-28; Captain America: Theater of War - America First!

ISBN 13: 9781302916596, 176pp p/b, £20.99 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2019

Graphic Novel - Marvel

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: LUKE CAGE, POWER MAN VOL. 3 McGregor, Don; Wolfman, Marv & Claremont, Chris

Luke Cage defends the streets of New York City and even takes the fight to the outer boroughs in this Marvel Masterworks volume completing his solo adventures. He ll face menaces as tough as Moses Magnum, as bizarre as the Mace and as infuriating as the Gem Theater’s always unpredictable vending machine. It’s all set against the gritty streets of 1970s Times Square, a location as colourful as anything any of Marvel’s minds have ever conjured up. Cage will also face an all-new and amped-up Chemistro; the Spear, who seeks to settle a score with the man who made Luke Cage bulletproof; and an adversary as unstoppable as death itself: the IRS. Collecting: Power Man (1974) 32-47, Annual (1976) 1.

ISBN 13: 9781302916350, 328pp h/b, £62.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2019

Graphic Novel - Marvel Fiction

NO MORE BOATS Castagna, Felicity

Graphic Novel - Marvel

Set in Sydney’s working-class suburbs, No More Boats tells of a family whose lives collide with a refugee crisis known as the Tampa Affair, when over 400 hundred refugees were left stranded fifteen miles off the Australian coast. The story revolves around Antonio, an Italian immigrant, his wife Rose, and their two children, Nico and Claire. After a work-related accident forces him into early retirement Antonio’s mind begins to fragment. Manipulated by the media and made vulnerable by his feeling of irrelevance, Antonio commits an act that puts him in the centre of a heated immigrant debate.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on the true story of the Tampa Affair, when over 400 hundred refugees were left stranded fifteen miles off the Australian coast.

• A beautifully observed study of migrants who are acceptable (the Italians, the Greeks), tolerated (the Vietnamese) and deplored (the asylum seeker “flood” of the 21st century).

• Author’s previous title, The Incredible Here and Now, was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia and NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.

• An unbiased, moving story about the world we live in, the families we come from, the raw impulses that we attempt to conceal.

ISBN 13: 9781787701588, 250pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2019

MARVEL SUPER HERO ADVENTURES: CAPTAIN MARVEL

Fisch, Sholly & del Pennino, Mario

Carol Danvers is one of the most powerful super heroes on Earth. She’s led Alpha Flight and the Avengers, and prevented more alien invasions than you can count. But she’s about to hit big trouble - and even the mightiest heroes need help sometimes!

These action-packed, exciting stories explore Captain Marvel - teaming up with fan-favourite characters like Spider-Man and more! Collecting: Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Captain Marvel 1-4 ISBN 13: 9781302915698, 112pp p/b, £8.50 Published by MARVEL - US Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2019

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