MONTHLY CATALOGUE
APRIL 2018 AND NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES
NOVEMBER 2017 – MARCH 2018
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Contents: New Fiction & Crime Fiction...... pg. 4-12 Graphic Novels.......................... pg. 13-20 Children’s & Young Adult........... pg. 20-24 Non-Fiction Titles....................... pg. 24-37 Commission Titles..................... pg. 37 Newly Announced . ................... pg. 38-47
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EDITOR’S LETTER Welcome to April. The New Year is now in full swing and, with the coming of spring (hopefully), we have a glorious array of titles to suit your every need. A cracking month for fiction, let’s kick things off with feminist dystopian novel, Theory of Bastards (p4, Europa, 9781609454371, p/b, £12.99) by Audrey Schulman. Set in a near-future world of super-advanced electronic devices but also accelerated climate change and scant resources, we follow scientist Francine as she faces a quandary that will affect the future of humanity. Meanwhile Who’s Who When Everyone is Someone Else (p4, Melville House, 9781612197135, p/b, £12.99) by C. D. Rose is a hilarious spoof on modernist literature which tells a stirring, eerily suspenseful story about someone desperate to prove the redeeming power of reading –and writing – books. We also are excited to bring you The Night Ocean (p5, Penguin Books, 9781101981092, p/b, £12.99) by Paul La Farge, in paperback – a quest for truth that takes us deep into the heart of the cult of H. P. Lovecraft.
Over in crime and Ten Year Stretch (p7, No Exit Press, 9780857301321, p/b, £8.99) is a bumper anthology of crime stories from some of the best writers in the business, celebrating the tenth anniversary of CrimeFest. Following on the success of last year’s Block 56, Johanna Gustawsson returns with the second in the Roy and Castells series, Keeper (p8, Orenda, 9781912374052, p/b, £8.99) this time delving into Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel, alongside contemporary Sweden.
Moving on to children’s books, we have another sequel, this one returns us to the colourful and irreverent infant as Feminist Baby Finds Her Voice (p21, DisneyHyperion, 9781368022798, board, £10.99). For teenagers: Arin Greenwood’s Your Robot Dog Will Die (p24, Soho Press, 9781616958398, h/b, £14.99) is an exciting speculative YA novel that is a must-read for any dog lover, whilst Uneartly Things (p24, Soho Press, 9781616958756, p/b, £9.99) is a must for any fans of Jane Eyre. Michelle Gagnon brings us a clever and scintillating contemporary take on one of literature’s most popular heroines – moving orphan Janie to modern-day San Francisco. Concluding with non-fiction and Draft No.4 (p29, Text Publishing Company, 9781925603651, p/b, £12.99) is the long-awaited guide to writing long-form nonfiction by the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning author and teacher John McPhee. The Name of Death (p31, Seven Stories Press, 9781609808280, p/b, £11.99) is a powerful true-life story of a Brazilian boy who would have become a fisherman but instead went on to be the biggest professional killer known to the world. Soon to be a major motion picture, read the book first and beat the guaranteed hype! And finally The Lego Architecture Ideas Book (p36, No Starch Press, 9781593278212, h/b, £20.99)
is a spectacular ‘thesaurus’ full of tips and tricks for LEGO builders to help elevate their architectural models: this is LEGO as you’ve never seen it before! In graphic novels Permanent Press (p13, Avery Hill, 9781910395332, p/b, £10.99) is a wonderful meditation on art and existence, through the eyes of depressed comic book artist Luke as he attempts to create the one book that will solve all his problems. Also be sure not to miss Emil Ferris’s My Favourite Thing is Monsters 2 (p16, 9781683960195, p/b, £30.99)!! Part two of this stupendously brilliant graphic novel, set in 1960s Chicago, sees dark mysteries abound while 10-year-old Karen tries to solve them. An incredible follow-on to one of the most important graphic novels of last year.
And that’s April folks! An action packed month indeed…
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Fiction
HALF A WORLD AWAY
Fiction
THEORY OF BASTARDS
Haasler, Sue
Charming and talented Alex dreams of becoming a professional saxophonist while working long hours in the family bakery. Detlef, lonely, repressed, and a small-time Stasi informer, develops an obsessive love for him. But Alex has eyes only for Nicky, an English woman visiting East Berlin as an au pair. With no natural outlet for his feelings, Detlef’s passion becomes destructive, his need for approval enmeshed with the latent homophobia of the regime. As Alex’s band becomes more successful, he moves closer to influences considered subversive by a state that has eyes and ears everywhere, and Detlef’s passions threaten to endanger all of them all. KEY SELLING POINTS • Gripping love story set in 1980s Cold War East Berlin. • For fans of William Boyd and Helen Dunmore. • A new genre for an established author. ISBN 13: 9780995751088, 256pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DOME PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Schulman, Audrey
Bodywear: the lifelike devices that have replaced cellphones, computers, watches, television most every means of communication. This near-future world is utterly dependent on these little understood mechanisms and implants. When the terrible, dry winds sweep out of the abandoned places in America, silencing all devices, Francine and the man she has grown to love make a decision that will determine if they’ll face a premature ending or, maybe, find a chance to start life over. KEY SELLING POINTS • Sci-fi meets literary fiction in this dystopian novel. • This title features a female lead within a science field - a progressive change to the usual protagonists in sci-fi. • Includes a love plot which makes this book, whilst literary, also commercial. ISBN 13: 9781609454371, 416pp p/b, £12.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)
Fiction
BAD MEN AND WICKED WOMEN
Fiction
ALBI
Shepherd, Hilary
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: 9781524742195, 400pp h/b, £19.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction
FINDING GIDEON Dickey, Eric Jerome
As a hit man from the time he was very young, money, women, and danger have always ruled Gideon’s life; but for the first time, it’s taking its toll. Still, Gideon is about to launch his biggest act of revenge yet... one he believes will destroy his adversary, Midnight, once and for all. Taking down Midnight’s team isn’t so clear cut thanks to two dangerous women. Is it possible that Midnight’s downfall will come from the inside, or will Gideon finally meet his match? KEY SELLING POINTS • This latest novel from award-winning author Eric Jerome Dickey returns to one of his best-loved characters. • Dickey won the NAACP Awards for Outstanding Work of Fiction for A Wanted Woman (Dutton, 2014). • He has an enormous fanbase of devoted readers who are sure to be thriller by Finding Gideon. • Dickey has over 25,000 Facebook followers. • Further Dickey titles are also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781101985519, 384pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Spain in the 1930s. Nine-year-old Albi runs messages for people. He likes to help out, especially now that his country is at war with itself. When his brother and papa become involved with the militia and the Guardia (nationalists) begin reprisals, Albi struggles to make sense of who is on the right side. His family are under siege from outside and held captive by secrets within the home. Albi must sometimes close his ears and his eyes if he is to survive. The secrets he keeps haunt him until his 88th year, long after the end of a war that has shaped generations of Spaniards.
KEY SELLING POINTS • It is 80 years since the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). • An unusual and gripping account of the lives of children in war time. • With echoes of L P Hartley’s classic novel, The Go Between. ISBN 13: 9781909983748, 352pp p/b, £8.99 Published by HONNO Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction
WHO’S WHO WHEN EVERYONE IS SOMEONE ELSE Rose, C.D.
Fleeing heartbreak, an unnamed author goes to an unnamed city to give a series of lectures at an unnamed university about forgotten books... only to find himself involved in a mystery when it turns out the professor who invited him is no where to be found, and no one seems quite sure why he’s there. KEY SELLING POINTS • Author’s first book was widely acclaimed by major media (Washington Post, Wall St Journal), for its sophisticated humour. • The made up ‘forgotten books’ will leave readers wishing these books did in fact exist! • There is a strong market for books that are about books. • A novel in the offbeat style of Wes Anderson, in which a man tries to redeem himself by championing forgotten books. ISBN 13: 9781612197135, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction
EVENTIDE
Fiction
ONE-EYED MAN, THE
Bohman, Therese & Delargy, Marlaine (trans)
Currie, Ron
In her forties, childless, and living alone, Karolina Andersson feels adrift after the breakup of a long relationship. She finds fulfilment in her work, and when she starts advising a new postgraduate student, she is struck by his confidence. He claims to have discovered new materials from a female artist working around 1900 that could change the history of Swedish visual arts. Karolina soon finds herself embroiled in a complex game with both emotional and professional consequences.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Drowned (2012) and The Other Woman (2016) were very well received, garnering excellent reviews. • Bohman’s unique writing style was the subject of an Oprah magazine article. • The trend for international women’s fiction continues apace! ISBN 13: 9781590518939, 240pp p/b, £12.99 Published by OTHER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction
As Ron Currie’s third novel opens, a broken-hearted man in his early forties has lost his wife, his sense of self, and according to most his mind. Alone in his grief, and weary of a world filled with lies and delusions, he becomes a doomed truth teller, misunderstood by friends and strangers alike. After intervening in an armed robbery, though, he finds himself the inadvertent star of a reality TV show. KEY SELLING POINTS • Deals with how society has become wedded to false opinions and fake news, which is incredibly topical. • Currie has won acclaim for being a writer who likes to test the boundaries of storytelling. • Curries short story collection, God is Dead, won the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Award. • He was also awarded the Addison M. Metcalf Award by the American Academy of Arts. ISBN 13: 9780143110453, 336pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS - USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
A SISTER IN MY HOUSE
Fiction
Olsson, Linda
Maria and Emma have not seen each other since their mother’s funeral two years before. Now, Emma has come to visit Maria at her house in Spain, and her presence is an unsettling intrusion on Maria’s quiet and solitary life. Over six days in the seaside town together, the sisters cautiously sink into conversations recounting the years of their separate adult lives. Their walks through the quiet town and evening talks on the terrace reveal almost more than Maria can deal with, until finally, the sisters confront the unspeakable the death of their most loved sister. And always in the background, the cold shadow of their mother. A Sister in My House is a dreamlike amd compelling family drama of grief and betrayal, but ultimately, it is a story of hope and forgiveness. KEY SELLING POINTS • Astrid & Veronika was an international success, selling 108k in paperback and ebook, and continues to sell. • Olsson s writing has been praised as deft and lyrical. • Set in Spain, the setting is rich with beautiful descriptions of the seaside town. • A Sister in My House is a story of redemption and the desire to be loved. ISBN 13: 9780143131694, 224pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS - USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction
NIGHT OCEAN, THE La Farge, Paul
Marina Willett has a problem. Her husband, Charlie, has become obsessed with H.P. Lovecraft, in particular with one episode in the legendary horror writer’s life: In the summer of 1934, the ‘old gent’ lived for two months with a gay teenage fan named Robert Barlow, at Barlow’s family home in central Florida. Were they friends - or something more? Just when Charlie thinks he’s solved the puzzle, a new scandal erupts, and he disappears. The police say it’s suicide. Marina, a psychiatrist, doesn’t believe them. A tour de force of storytelling inspired by Lovecraft and his gang.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Lovecraft cult is eternal, and few contemporary authors understand him the way La Farge (a lifelong fan) does. • La Farge’s recent, bewitching stories in The New Yorker have been knockouts, building anticipation for The Night Ocean. • Crossover appeal: for fans of nerd culture, Lovecraft and ‘Golden Age sci fi’ as well as literary fiction readers. • La Farge’s previous books have been praised by Colson Whitehead, Karen Russell, and Dave Eggers, amongst others. ISBN 13: 9781101981092, 400pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS - USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
MOON BROW
Mandanipour, Shahriar & Khalili, Sara
Before shrapnel severed his left arm during the Iran-Iraq war, Amir Khan lived the life of a carefree playboy. Five years later, his mother and sister Reyhaneh find him in mental hospital for shellshocked soldiers and bring him home to Tehran. His memories decimated, Amir is haunted by the vision of a mysterious woman he believes is his fiancee. Wildly inventive and radically empathetic, steeped in Persian folklore and contemporary Middle East history, Moon Brow is the great Iranian novelist Shahriar Mandanipour’s unforgettable epic of love, war, morality, faith, and family. KEY SELLING POINTS • The triumphant return of one of Iran’s greatest novelists, following Censoring an Iranian Love Story (Knopf, 2009). • Offers a window into Iranian and Islamic culture and history in a time of ongoing conflict and feverish Islamophobia. • Despite being lauded by The Guardian as one of Iran’s greatest authors, Mandanipour’s books have been banned in Iran. • The character Moon Brow is based on the Middle Eastern version of the Cinderella story which is widely known and loved. • As well as the political relevance, the captivating war-torn love story make Moon Brow an ideal pick for Book Clubs. ISBN 13: 9781632061287, 480pp p/b, £12.99 Published by RESTLESS BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Fiction
LA BASTARDA
Obono, Trifonia Melibea & Schimel, Lawrence
La Bastarda is the story of the orphaned teen Okomo. Forbidden from seeking out her father, she enlists the help of other village outcasts: her gay uncle and a gang of mysterious girls revelling in their so-called indecency. Drawn into their illicit trysts, Okomo finds herself falling in love with their leader and rebelling against the rigid norms of Fang culture. KEY SELLING POINTS • The first novel by an Equatorial Guinean woman to be translated into English. • Obono is also extraordinary for her commitment to LGBTQ rights in her home country. • With an afterword by American academic Abosede George. • An excerpt ‘The Indecency Club’ was featured in the Words Without Borders Queer issue (June 2017). ISBN 13: 9781936932238, 120pp p/b, £13.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Fiction - Classics
WHITE AS MILK, RED AS BLOOD
Schonwerth, Franz Xaver von, Dawson, Willow & Tanaka, Shelley
In 2009, a trove of lost fairy tales collected by Franz Xaver von Schonwerth - a 19th-century collector of Bavarian folk tales and contemporary of the Brothers Grimm - was unearthed in a municipal archive in Germany. Unlike the Grimms, who polished the stories they collected, adapting to contemporary tastes, von Schonwerth recorded the stories as they were told, plucking them directly from the living, breathing tree of oral storytelling, retaining their darker themes and sometimes shocking violence. KEY SELLING POINTS • The first fully colour illustrated edition of Franz Xaver von Schonwerth’s longlost treasury of German fairy tales. • Featuring powerful women, and female/male role reversals – demonstrates fairy tales relevance to modern audiences. • Selecting the best of 500 tales newly unearthed in a German archive, a landmark literary with major media interest. • This dark and lively take on von Schonwerth’s tales will appeal to fans of fantasy comic-book series like Hellboy. • Taking the fairy-tale tradition back from Disney - darker, more violent and closer to European folklore roots. ISBN 13: 9780345812179, 144pp h/b, £18.99 Published by KNOPF Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Short Stories
VILLAGE CROOK AND OTHER STORIES, THE Whittle, Patricia
The Village Crook and Other Stories is a humorous and charming collection of short stories that highlights the traditions and idiosyncrasies of people from rural Jamaica. From Maas Fawni’ strickery to Dudley the Lunatic’s antics, you will be grinning fromear to ear or dying with laughterone minute, and shaking your head in disbelief the next, as you move from story to story. A mustread for those who appreciate good literature reminiscent of ‘old time Jamaica’.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The stories are a delightful read packed with humour, wit and insight. • Short but impactful and examines and highlights the traditions and resourcefulness of Jamaica in the rural communities. • Perfect for those who appreciate good literature and witty stories reminiscent of ‘old time Jamaica’. ISBN 13: 9789768245540, 84pp p/b, £6.99 Published by LMH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Short Stories
THOUGH I GET HOME Chin, Yz
In these stories, characters navigate fate via deft sleights of hand: a grandfather gambles on the monsoon rains; a consort finds herself a new assignment; a religious man struggles to keep his demons at bay. Central to the book is Isabella Sin, a smalltown girl transformed into a prisoner of conscience in Malaysia’s most notorious detention camp. KEY SELLING POINTS • Winner of the Louise Meriwether First Book Prize, for women and nonbinary writers of colour. • Called ‘complex and intimate’ by judge Ana Castillo. • YZ Chin’s work was inspired her childhood home of Malaysia’s culture of censorship and fear. ISBN 13: 9781936932177, 224pp p/b, £14.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
KILLING FOR CHRIST, A Hamill, Pete
The fiftieth-anniversary edition of Hamill’s thrilling and provocative 1968 debut novel, with a brand-new introduction by the author. A secret agent out of John le Carre... a spoiled priest-hero out of Graham Greene... a high-voltage novel of suspense that is Pete Hamill’s own. KEY SELLING POINTS • Pete Hamill is an icon of contemporary American literature, winner of numerous literary and journalism awards. • Will appeal greatly to fans of Hamill, as well as general crime-fiction/thriller fans and admirers of John Le Carre. • The original 1968 edition was widely acclaimed, with reviews in the New York Times amongst others. ISBN 13: 9781617755781, 266pp p/b, £13.99 Published by AKASHIC BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
MURDER IN THE BOWERY Thompson, Victoria
Frank Malloy is reeling when his latest client, Will, starts to look guilty of his own brother Freddie’s murder. An apprehensive Frank tracks down Will, who spins a tale of lust and deceit involving young society woman Estelle Longacre. All fingers point to Estelle and her risky behaviour as Freddie’s murderer, but Frank can’t be sure if the company she kept is to blame, or if her own ruthless family had a hand in his death. Frank will need Sarah’s help to discover if there is a connection between Estelle and Freddie’s death. Together they must navigate an underground web of treachery...
KEY SELLING POINTS • The 19th novel in a super popular, award-winning, bestselling cosy crime series set in Victorian-era New York. • Even after 19 books, the Gaslight Mystery series still attracts high praise and new fans. • The Old New York setting transports readers to another time as they try to solve a mystery alongside the characters. • Will appeal to fans of Anne Perry, and readers of both historical fiction and cosy crime fiction. ISBN 13: 9781101987131, 304pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
WHY KILL THE INNOCENT Harris, C. S.
London, 1814. As a cruel winter holds the city in its icy grip, the bloody body of a beautiful young musician is found half-buried in a snowdrift. Jane Ambrose s ties to Princess Charlotte, the only child of the Prince Regent and heir presumptive to the throne, panic the palace, which moves quickly to shut down any investigation into the death of the talented pianist. But Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, and his wife Hero refuse to allow Jane s murderer to escape justice. KEY SELLING POINTS • The thirteenth book in the popular Sebastian St. Cyr series. • Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews have raved about this series. • Series has quotes from New York Times bestselling authors Lisa Gardner, Sabrina Jeffries, Deanna Raybourn, and others. • The series includes RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice Award winners and a RITA finalist. • For fans of Anne Perry, Deanna Raybourn, Victoria Thompson, and Charles Todd. ISBN 13: 9780399585623, 368pp h/b, £21.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Crime & Thriller
BESIDE THE SYRIAN SEA Wolff, James
Jonas is a British spy. When his father is kidnapped and held for ransom by ISIS in Syria, he takes matters into his own hands. To pay the kidnappers, he begins to steal the only currency he has access to: secret government intelligence. British and American secret service agents in Beirut try everything in their power to stop Jonas, and he finds himself tested to the limit. Racing towards a thrilling confrontation in the Syrian desert, Jonas will have to decide how far he is willing to go to see his father again.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A tautly crafted spy thriller set in Beirut and the Syrian desert. • The author uses a pseudonym as he works for the British government; his identity is unknown. • Explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, exposing the morally complex world of modern intelligence work. • Carries the same authenticity and authority as Le Carre, author of Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, also a successful movie. ISBN 13: 9781908524980, 320pp p/b, £8.99 ISBN 13: 9781912242139, 320pp h/b, £13.99 Published by BITTER LEMON PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
CHANGE AGENT Suarez, Daniel
In 2045 Kenneth Durand leads Interpol’s most effective team against genetic crime, hunting down black market labs that perform ‘vanity edits’ on human embryos for a price. But as he gets closer to identifying who is behind these augmented embryos, his enemies start tracking him, too, until he ends up being dosed with a radical change agent and genetically transformed into someone else: the very man responsible for the crime. Now he must restore his original DNA before he is captured by his colleagues who won’t possibly believe he is who he claims.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A thrilling and hugely compelling novel about genetic modification. • The subject of genetic editing has been widely explored in recent years as scientists call for an ethics code. • It remains a fascinating (albeit terrifying) subject that is bound to catch the eye of many UK readers. • Suarez’s previous novels have all been strong sellers and he has gained a sizable fanbase across the globe. ISBN 13: 9781101984673, 416pp p/b, £12.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
WEEPING WATERS Brynard, Karin
Inspector Albertus Beeslaar is a traumatized cop who has abandoned tough city policing and a broken relationship in Johannesburg for a backwater post on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. But his dream of rural peace is soon shattered by the repeated attacks of a brutally efficient crime syndicate, as he struggles to train and connect with rookie local cops, Ghaap and Pyl, who resent his brusqueness and his old-school ways. KEY SELLING POINTS • Uses a suspense story and memorable characters to address issues of race relations in post-apartheid South Africa. • First in a new series by a bestselling author. • A female protagonist to vary the kinds of lead characters often seen within in crime fiction. ISBN 13: 9781609454463, 512pp p/b, £13.99 Published by EUROPA EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, & Europe (except Spain, Portugal & Italy)
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
LAST WEYNFELDT, THE Suter, Martin
Adrian Weynfeldt is an art expert in an international auction house, a bachelor in his mid-fifties living in a grand Zurich apartment filled with costly paintings and antiques. Always correct and well-mannered, he’s given up on love until one night - entirely out of character he decides to take home a ravishing young woman. The next morning, he finds her outside on his balcony threatening to jump. Weynfeldt talks her down and soon finds himself falling for this damaged but alluring beauty... KEY SELLING POINTS • Previous novels have sold over 7 million copies, with numerous number one bestsellers. • Martin Suter is a multi-award winning author, including the Honorary Prize of the Canton of Zurich. • A gripping mystery that will entice any fan of crime thrillers and also art lovers. ISBN 13: 9780857301000, 288pp p/b, £8.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime
LITTLE WHITE LIES A Spenser Novel Atkins, Ace
Boston PI Spenser and right hand Hawk follow a con man’s trail of smoke and mirrors in the latest entry of the iconic crime series. After conning everyone from the cable news shows to the local cops, it looks like the grifter’s latest double cross may be his last. KEY SELLING POINTS • Parker is among the top 10 bestselling authors worldwide, with over 15 million copies sold. • The latest instalment in Ace Atkins’s critically acclaimed continuation of Robert B. Parker’s Spenser series. • Ace Atkins is a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist and was selected to continue Robert B. Parker’s legacy. ISBN 13: 9780857301918, 224pp p/b, £7.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
TEN YEAR STRETCH Edwards, Martin
The twenty brand new crime stories in this book have been specially commissioned to celebrate the tenth anniversary of CrimeFest, described by the Guardian as one of the 50 best festivals in the world. Contributors come from around the world and include the legendary Maj Sjowall who, together with partner Per Wahloo, was the originator of Nordic noir. The editor is Martin Edwards, responsible for many award-winning anthologies. KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes stories from bestselling writers Lee Child, Ann Cleeves, Jeffery Deaver, Ian Rankin and more! • Foreword by international best selling thriller writer Peter James. • The proceeds from this anthology will benefit the library of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). • Many of the contributors will be attending the launch of the publication at the 10th anniversary of CrimeFest 2018. ISBN 13: 9780857301321, 320pp p/b, £9.99 Published by NO EXIT PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Crime & Thriller
ICE SWIMMER, THE Dahl, Kjell Ola
When a dead man is lifted from the freezing waters of Oslo Harbour just before Christmas, Detective Lena Stigersand’s stressful life suddenly becomes even more complicated. Not only is she dealing with a cancer scare, a stalker and an untrustworthy boyfriend, but it seems both a politician and Norway’s security services might be involved in the murder. With her trusted colleagues, Gunnarstranda and Frolich, at her side, Lena digs deep into the case and finds that it not only goes to the heart of the Norwegian establishment, but it might be rather to close to her personal life for comfort. KEY SELLING POINTS • The sixth title in bestselling Oslo Detectives series, which has an avid following. • Kjell Ola Dahl is the award-winning, highly regarded father of Nordic Noir. • Winner of the Riverton Prize (2000) and both the prestigious Brage and Riverton Prizes (2015). • Dark, complex and tense, the latest and most unforgettable instalment in critically acclaimed Oslo Detective series. ISBN 13: 9781912374076, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
BOY IN THE EARTH, THE Nakamura, Fuminori
An unnamed taxi driver in Tokyo has experienced a rupture from his everyday life. He cannot stop daydreaming of suicide, envisioning himself returning to the earth in what soon become terrifying blackout episodes. His live-in girlfriend, Sayuko, is in a similarly bad phase, surrendering to alcoholism to escape the memory of her miscarriage. He meets with the director of the orphanage where he once lived, and must confront awful memories of his past and an abusive family before determining what to do next.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fuminori Nakamura’s presence in the UK has been steadily increasing since Soho’s first publication of The Thief (2012). • A young, exciting Japanese author who has won Japan’s prestigious Oe Prize, Akutagawa Prize and Shincho Literary Prize. • Nakamura’s books always get great review coverage. • Has been compared to Dostoevsky and Camus. ISBN 13: 9781616958954, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
KEEPER
Gustawsson, Johana & Jakubowski, Maxim (trans)
Whitechapel, 1888: London is bowed under Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror. London 2015: actress Julianne Bell is abducted in a case similar to the terrible Tower Hamlets murders of some ten years earlier, and harking back to the Ripper killings of a century before. Falkenberg, Sweden, 2015: a woman’s body is found mutilated in a forest, her wounds identical to those of the Tower Hamlets victims. Profiler Emily Roy and true-crime writer Alexis Castells again find themselves drawn into an intriguing case, with personal links that turn their world upside down. KEY SELLING POINTS • Sequel to international bestseller Block 46 (2017), and next in the awardwinning Roy & Castells series. • Set in London and Sweden, with links to the perennially popular Jack the Ripper. • Translated by legendary crime writer/reviewer Maxim Jakubowski. ISBN 13: 9781912374052, 300pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
SECRETS OF THE BASTIDE BLANCH, THE Longworth, M. L.
One hot summer night, Aix-en-Provence is aflutter with news that controversial author Valere Barbier, who once shared dinners with French presidents and all-night drinking bouts with rock stars, has moved into La Bastide Blanche, a grand house left empty for decades. But Valere’s ideas of a peaceful retirement are quickly dashed. Rambunctious neighbourhood children, a fast-talking gossip of a housekeeper, and a rival novelist filter through the home at all hours of the day - and by night there are unseen visitors with more sinister intentions. KEY SELLING POINTS • Come for the mystery, stay for the lush descriptions of three-course meals, fine wine and Provenance scenery. • The dual pleasures of an engaging mystery and fantastic atmosphere appeal to a broad range of mystery readers. • The Verlaque and Bonnet series continues to rack up great reviews from New York Times and Publishers Weekly. • Longworth has lived and worked in France for nearly twenty years, and she makes Provence come alive on the page. ISBN 13: 9780143131427, 336pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS - USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
CRUEL IS THE NIGHT
Hamalainen, Karo & Witesman, Owen
Three cell phones ring in an opulent London apartment. The calls go unanswered because their recipients are all dead. Earlier that night, four Finnish friends meet for dinner. It’s been ten years since the host, Robert, has seen his once-best friend, Mikko. Mikko has arrived in London with an agenda and thinks he’s about to get away with murder, but he has no idea what’s on the menu for the night. KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores dark themes recalling Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and Herman Koch’s The Dinner. • A rollicking subversion of the traditional puzzle mystery. • English language debut for recipient of several Finnish prizes (Tampere Literary Prize, Savonia Literary Prize). ISBN 13: 9781616958947, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
DARK CLOUDS SHINING, THE Downing, David
London, 1921: Ex-Secret Service spy Jack McColl is in prison serving a trumped-up sentence. Then his former Secret Service boss offers McColl the chance to escape his jail sentence - if he takes a dangerous and unofficial assignment in Russia. With the knowledge that he is probably walking into a death trap, McColl sets out for Moscow, the scene of his last heartbreak. Little does he know that his mission will throw him back into Caitlin Hanley’s life - or that her husband will be one of the men he is trying to hunt down.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The final and highly anticipated instalment in David Downing’s celebrated WWI espionage series! • David Downing is a Soho Crime cult favourite and critical darling; his work is among Soho’s bestsellers. • Depicts a provocative moment in history, the rise of Russian socialism, and a major historical figure: Mohandas Ghandi. • Perfect for lovers of crime, espionage, adventure, mystery and history. ISBN 13: 9781616956066, 384pp h/b, £19.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Crime & Thriller
WHAT MY BODY REMEMBERS
Friis, Agnete & Rooyen, Lindy Falk van
Ella suffers with PTSD since the murder of her mother. She can’t remember a thing about the night her mother died or anything that happened before it - but her body remembers. After her son is taken from her and given to a foster family, Ella takes him back and flees, desperate to figure out the truth about her past. KEY SELLING POINTS • A bestselling author with one series translated in 30 languages with more than half a million copies sold worldwide. • What My Body Remembers features a captivating female protagonist, themes of parenthood, memory and mental illness. • Like the New York Times bestselling Nina Borg series, the story has a strong political backbone. ISBN 13: 9781616958961, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
Fiction - Scifi & Fantasy
FLAW IN THE STONE, THE The Alchemists’ Council, Book 2 Masson, Cynthea
The anticipated second book in Cynthea Masson’s series takes readers to Flaw Dimension, centuries before the events of book one. Rebel scribe Genevre, exploring secreted libraries with Dragonsblood pulsing through her young veins, accidentally discovers a 5th-Council manuscript with a longforgotten alchemical formula whose implications could permanently transform both the Alchemists’ Council and the Rebel Branch. The battle over free will for all of humanity continues in The Flaw in the Stone, the remarkable second instalment of this epic fantasy trilogy. KEY SELLING POINTS • The magic of Harry Potter meets the power plays of Game of Thrones and the social commentary of The Hunger Games. • Masson has a PhD in the area of late-medieval alchemy, and translates her expertise into fantastic genre fiction. • Various sexualities are presented without prejudice; gender is a fluid concept. ISBN 13: 9781770412743, 400pp p/b, £11.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
SET ME FREE
Fiction - Romance
The Story of How Shakespeare Saved A Life Striano, Salvatore
Sasa grew up in Naples. He never went to school, and instead grew up with street violence and bloodshed, becoming the leader of a gang of boys mixed up with the Camorra by the age of fourteen. At the age of thirty, he was in prison, his life all but mapped out. That’s when Shakespeare steps in. At Sasa’s most hopeless point, he is persuaded to join the prison’s drama troupe. In Shakespeare’s Tempest, Sasa stumbles on what he needs to explain the world which has defined his own life. A story about betrayal, forgiveness and, above all, the transformative power of reading. KEY SELLING POINTS • Largely autobiographical novel about Striano’s time in prison, which led to him becoming a prominent film actor. • Striano starred in the docu-drama Caesar Must Die, about a group of prisoners who stage Julius Caesar, and Gomorra film. • Will appeal to fans of The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Sopranos, as well as recent modern retellings of Shakespeare. ISBN 13: 9781925498806, 224pp p/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fiction - Crime & Thriller
UNDER THE COLD BRIGHT LIGHTS Disher, Garry
The young detectives call Alan Auhl a retread, but that doesn’t faze him. He does things his own way - and gets results. He works cold cases now. Like the death of John Elphick - his daughters still convinced he was murdered, the coroner not so sure. Or the skeleton that’s just been found under a concrete slab. Or the doctor who killed two wives and a girlfriend, and left no evidence at all. Auhl will stick with these cases until justice is done. One way or another
KEY SELLING POINTS • Garry Disher has won both the Ned Kelly Award for Crime Writing and the German Crime Prize multiple times. • Disher is the author of 50 titles, including the acclaimed Wyatt thrillers and the Peninsula Crimes series. • A top-class writer.’ - The Times ISBN 13: 9781925498882, 320pp p/b, £10.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
MARRY IN SCANDAL Gracie, Anne
Shy young heiress, Lady Lily Rutherford, is in no hurry to marry. But when disaster strikes, she finds herself facing a scandal-forced marriage to Edward Galbraith, a well-known rake. Despite his reputation Lily is drawn to the handsome Galbraith. In the gamble of her life, she agrees to marry him, however all her efforts to get close to him fall on stony ground. Must Lily reconcile herself to a marriage without love? Or will Galbraith realise that this warm-hearted, loving girl is the key to healing the wounds of his past? KEY SELLING POINTS • The second in a new series with a fabulous hook: each book features a different couple facing an arranged-marriage. • Set in Regency England, one of the most romantic settings of them all! • Stories of two people forced into a marriage that becomes true love is one of the most popular tropes in romance. • Anne Gracie is a bestselling romance author who has been nominated for several prestigious romance awards. ISBN 13: 9780425283820, 320pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Romance
MIDNIGHT WOLF A Shifters Unbound Novel Ashley, Jennifer
The last thing black wolf Shifter Angus Murray wants is to go chasing down some fugitive Shifter woman for Shifter Bureau. But when a Bureau agent threatens Angus’s son, he will do anything to track down the elusive Shifter and protect his cub. For twenty years Tasmin Calloway has been on the run. She knows she should put as much distance as possible between herself and the hot-bodied Angus. But she also longs to let down her guard. As the fragile link between them turns to something more, Tamsin will have to break all her own rules and trust Angus.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest book in a bestselling paranormal romance series about shapeshifters and their feral desires. • The series is both a USA Today and New York Times bestseller and has thousands of diehard fans. • Jennifer Ashley has a strong online presence, including 12,100 Facebook fans and 4,400 Twitter followers. • Shapeshifter romance has become one of the most popular tropes in the genre in recent times. • For readers of both romance and paranormal fiction. ISBN 13: 9780425281390, 336pp p/b, £6.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Historical
SWIMMING BETWEEN WORLDS Orr, Elaine Neil
Kate, a recent college graduate, is still reeling from the deaths of her beloved parents when the discovery of hidden letters forces her to re-examine everything she knew about her family. Tacker, a young engineering student and all-around boy-hero, has returned from a West African odyssey where he fell in love with the local culture but was sent home in shame. Kate and Tacker’s stories come together when, on the same day and in different moments, they encounter a young African-American man named Gaines. The relationship that develops between the three is complicated, as each one searches for love, freedom, and new beginnings. KEY SELLING POINTS • From the critically acclaimed author of A Different Sun. • A southern coming-of-age story with three unforgettable protagonists. • Orr masterfully brings to life the iconic years of the late 1950s and early 1960s. • The contemporary resurgence of the discussion of race in America makes this novel extremely relevant. • Orr spent her childhood in Winston-Salem and Nigeria, her memories serving as inspiration for the events in the novel. ISBN 13: 9780425282731, 400pp p/b, £13.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
BOSS, THE de Leon, Aya
Tyesha Couvillier will never forget the rip-offs and brutal treatment she endured as a sex worker. So as the new director of the groundbreaking Lower East Side Women’s Health Clinic, she’ll take on the Ukranian mob and corrupt strip club bosses to stop local exotic dancers from being pressured into selling sex. And if she and her crew can pull off an elaborate heist, the evidence they steal could upend this vicious game - and give exploited women a chance at justice... KEY SELLING POINTS • A familiar character from Uptown Thief takes centre stage in this sexy, smart urban fiction novel. • Like Niobia Bryant and Kiki Swinson, Aya de Leon’s novels are sexy, fast-paced, and full of urban sass. • Like the popular Netflix show Orange is the New Black, it features diverse characters on the wrong side of the law. • Aya has been featured on Def Poetry, Essence, Writers Digest, Women’s Day, Bitch Magazine, and HuffPostLive. ISBN 13: 9781496704764, 352pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
COLLUSION
Diamond, De’nesha
Framed for a high-profile murder, Abrianna Parker finds herself hurtling down a conspiracy rabbit hole in a desperate attempt to clear her name. Her only way out is to go after the most powerful man in the country. By her side is ex-con turned private investigator Kadir Kahlifa, a man as seductive as he is dangerous. While battling a fiery passion, they team up with their band of street rebels and digital revolutionaries to burn through deception and spin to uncover the truth before it costs more innocent lives - mainly their own.
KEY SELLING POINTS • De’nesha Diamond stands out in the urban lit market for well-crafted, dramatic stories with compelling characters. • Her strong, imaginative storytelling will appeal to fans of Teri Woods, Nikki Turner, and Kiki Swinson. • In this series, Diamond’s signature mix of fast-paced action and sex will meet political scandal for the first time. ISBN 13: 9781496705853, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
DEAD ON ARRIVAL Swinson, Kiki
Dawn and Reese Spencer just can’t get ahead. Between her desperate desire to start a family and his gambling debts, they barely keep afloat, even with well-paying Norfolk International port jobs. But their calculating co-worker has the perfect plan: help him smuggle containers of precious, illegalhuman-cargo past U.S. Customs. For Dawn, risking the innocent lives of undocumented immigrants is unthinkable. But Reese persuades her that no one will get hurt. And once things proceed without a hitch and a fortune starts rolling in, the Spencers are sure their dreams are about to come true... KEY SELLING POINTS • Kiki Swinson is a star of the urban lit market, known for delivering scandalfilled, sexy and gritty urban dramas. • An Essence bestselling author, her exhilarating style will appeal to fans of Wahida Clark and Ashley & JaQuavis. • Kiki is tackling the international concern of human trafficking - who profits from it and who is victimised. ISBN 13: 9781496712769, 304pp h/b, £21.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
PASSION OF THE STREETS A’zayler
Nobody ever gave Jamil Rock anything - much less hope. To survive a rough home life and one bad break after another, he became his hood’s most successful drug dealer. Jamil takes care of business and never thinks too far ahead - until Gia Ellis walks into his life. Even with a wealthy family and a bright future ahead, Gia is tired of being sheltered. Jamil’s instincts and protective strength make her feel alive - and his hidden vulnerabilities show her a man struggling to do right the only way he knows how. But the game never lets go without a fight...
KEY SELLING POINTS • A’zayler writes romantic, street lit that will appeal to fans of Kiki Swinson, Wahida Clark, and Ashley & JaQuavis. • She captures naive love that transcends the characters’ rough situations, and creates cross-genre appeal. • In 2018 A’zayler will be part of an anthology with De’nesha Diamond, which will help cement her urban lit credentials. ISBN 13: 9781496718068, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
STRATEGIC SEDUCTION Hodges, Cheris
Alicia Michaels needs a major career reboot, so she’s got no time for romance. But starting over in Atlanta is an uphill battle for the cautious PR rep - especially after she teams up with wealthy Richmond Crawford on a make-or-break project. For one thing, the risk-taking entrepreneur is nothing like the staid businessman he used to be. For another, she and Richmond can’t see eye-to-eye on anything - except that the reckless attraction between them is sizzling, off-the-charts trouble... KEY SELLING POINTS • Cheris writes fresh, modern stories that will appeal to readers of women’s fiction and urban fiction. • Cheris’s captivating, sexy stories about men and women in love will appeal to fans of Brenda Jackson. • Familiar characters from No Other Lover Will Do, Love After War and His Sexy Bad Habit will appear in this book. ISBN 13: 9781496709301, 384pp p/b, £6.99 Published by DAFINA BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Black Interest
BLACK WIDOW CLIQUE, THE Woods, Genesis
The girls seek out older, established, wealthy bachelors, drawing them into a web of deception with their good looks, sexy bodies, and loving personalities. Once their last names are changed and the ink is dry on the insurance policies, the clique executes their plan to have the new husbands die ‘accidental’ deaths, leaving their fortunes to the widowed wives. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Black Widow Clique is on trend with themes of money, murder, and finding ways to live the high life. • The Black Widow Clique also deals with friendship alongside the pursuit of money. • Previously a self-published ebook, there is a clear market interested in this genre of literature. ISBN 13: 9781622866519, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
Fiction - Black Interest
HE USED TO LOVE ME Renaissance Collection Brown-Newton, Dorothy
When 27-year-old Jakiyah Smith left New York after a failed relationship, she had no plans of returning, but the death of her sister has forced her to come back. Now Jakiyah must help to care for her sister’s child, but she soon finds herself surrounded by drama. German, the man she thought she would be with forever, is still with the woman he left her for. To make matters worse, Jakiyah’s mother is the side-piece’s newest friend. KEY SELLING POINTS • Filled with sex, love, and pain, He Used to Love me, makes for one intense and emotionally-ridden read! • Relatable to those who have experienced strained family and friend relationships. • With strong themes of family ties and love, readers will be engrossed in the psychology behind the thrilling story. ISBN 13: 9781945855245, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
CAN’T STOP
Johnson, Clifford Spud
Jason Gaines, better known as Hot Shot, has just buried his mother, father, and little brother after a home invasion. Now the only thing on his mind is finding the people responsible and punishing them severely for taking all that he cared for in this world. Texas is his first stop, but it damn sure won’t be his last. KEY SELLING POINTS • Can’t Stop is full of twists that will keep the reader hooked. • Revenge is a popular theme in Urban fiction narratives, so is likely to attract fans of the genre more widely. • Faced-paced and unpredictable - Can’t Stop will make for one unforgettable read! ISBN 13: 9781622866601, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
FULL FIGURED 12 Carl Weber Presents Hunt, La Jill
After many years of misery, Zen Brooks is finally free. Free from her cheating husband, free from a dead-end job, and free from more than one hundred pounds of weight that she worked hard to lose. Now, she is enjoying life and determined not to ever go back to being the person she was. Josh Miller had the world in the palm of his hands. Once one of the top players in the NBA with millions of dollars in his bank account, there was nothing in this world that he wanted and couldn’t have. But his fame and fortune was short-lived, and his world and career came crashing down because of bad habits. KEY SELLING POINTS • A thrilling story of love, defying the odds, and facing demons of the past in order to find peace. • Written by a bestselling and well-known author of the genre. • Perfect for all those who love chick-flicks, romance infused drama and defying the odds. ISBN 13: 9781945855214, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
LAST KINGS, THE Phillips, C. N.
A city full of lies, deceit, and cold-blooded murder, Detroit plays widow to drug cartel after drug cartel, and The Last Kings are the latest to take over the throne. It seems that nothing can crumble their empire, but when an unexpected series of events take place and blood is shed, everything spirals out of control. Can Sadie and Mocha survive the game as the head women in charge, or will disloyalty and treachery threaten to end them for good? KEY SELLING POINTS • Fans of Ashley Antoinette’s The Cartel series will love The Last Kings. • Those who like a strong female lead and feminists will enjoy Sadie and Mocha’s battle to remain top dogs. • An intricate story, full of scheming, nail-biting drama and striking lead characters that will grip every reader. ISBN 13: 9781622866595, 304pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
NO PERFECT AFFAIR Renaissance Collection Galloway, Charmaine
Melody, Asia, and Sasha are successful women working in the careers they’ve always wanted. They excel in life, they excel in their chosen professions, but in their relationships, they fail miserably! From scandalous affairs and drug-induced sexcapades to secret pregnancies and death in a love triangle, these cousins have the personal drama on lock. But when backstabbing and betrayal infiltrate their relationships with one another, the once-tight trio quickly finds that blood is nowhere near as thick as water.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A drama-infused tale that will grip readers from start to finish! • Packed tight with heart-pounding action and plot twists, No Perfect Affair promises to be an exhilarating ride. • Perfect for those who like their fiction fierce and their characters bold. • Feminists will enjoy the strong, take-charge women portrayed as the main characters. ISBN 13: 9781945855252, 384pp p/b, £5.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Fiction - Black Interest
QUEEN HUSTLAZ PART 2 Love, Falicia
Dana has gone through an ultimate test of will and faith, but she refuses to sit still and live her life being dependent on others. Will she become the woman that she used to be, or will she fall back in the grasp of money and greed? The rest of the Queens have problems of their own, all trying to leave something behind. Which paths will they pick? KEY SELLING POINTS • Turnaround also distributes part 1 of the Queen Hustlaz series. • Being centred around a group of women, the appeal to a female audience will be stronger than male-centric urban fiction. • Queen Hustlaz Part 2 is filled with drama, so perfect for those who like their fiction to be action-packed! ISBN 13: 9781622866557, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
RETURN OF THE CARTER BOYS, THE The Carter Boys 2 Desiree
Solomon, Samuel
On one level, Special Subcommittee is an experimental family history of Samuel Solomon’s communist, labour-organiser grandparents in McCarthyist America, told through the sterile language of redacted FBI files and transcripts of congressional hearings. Against these subcommittees of repression, he then invents an ardent and committed lyric of queer communist relation revolving around his chosen family: his friends, lovers, and political comrades. The combination is wild, radical, and subversive.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Solomon’s chapbook, Life of Riley, was highly regarded by both UK and US poets. • Hybrid, mixed-genre writing makes this a dynamic and interesting book for readers across several genres. • For those interested in US labour history and communist history, as well as left-wing queer poetry. ISBN 13: 9781934639238, 128pp p/b, £13.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Poetry
NIGHT SCHOOL
Stepping outside of his relationship with his current woman seems impossible to Trent, but that all changes when the girl who had a childhood crush on him comes back into the picture looking totally different than he remembered. How does the smooth, smart, and prettiest of the Carter boys deal with this, especially now that he finally has Jade in his life? KEY SELLING POINTS • The first book in the series was Amazon’s number one selling e-book for urban style books for 10 straight weeks. • Perfect for those interested in crime, drama and human relationships. • A fast-paced, drama infused story that will grip readers from the start. ISBN 13: 9781622866533, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fiction - Black Interest
WHAT KIND OF MAN WOULD I BE Karrington, Blake
Poetry
SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE
Smart, successful, and sexy, Dorrian is a local club owner and promoter with serious commitment problems. Ant, a certified thug gigolo, has a skewed view of the opposite sex, due in large part to his un-trusting and unaffectionate mother. Roshon, an upwardly mobile professional, is a devoted friend and father to his seven-year-old son, RJ. Carlos is a well-muscled womaniser who owns and operates his own barbershop. Follow these four childhood friends as they navigate the sometimes treacherous, sometimes triumphant relationships with the women in their lives. KEY SELLING POINTS • Perfect for those interested in gender roles and stereotypes. • Four separate people and stories, intertwined together to make for one pulsating and exhilarating read. • Karrington entertains his readers with fast-paced stories and the dramatic, complicated lives of multiple characters. • Karrington’s characters give female readers insight into the male mind in romantic situations. ISBN 13: 9781945855238, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by URBAN BOOKS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Dennis, Carl
The poems in Carl Dennis’s thirteenth collection are informed by an engagement with a world not fully accessible, a world that can only be known with help from the imagination. Only if we imagine alternatives to our present selves, Dennis suggests, can we begin to grasp who we are. Only if we imagine what is hidden from us about the lives of others can those lives begin to seem whole. Only if we can conceive of a world different from the one we seem to inhabit can we begin to make sense of the country we call our own.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Dennis’s collection, Practical Gods, was the winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize. • In 2000, he also won the prestigious Ruth Lilly Award for outstanding lifetime achievement as a poet. • He has been widely acclaimed both sides of the Atlantic, from outlets such as The New York Times Book Review and TSL. • Poetry is experiencing a surge in popularity thanks to YouTube - poets are receiving unprecedented views online. ISBN 13: 9780143132356, 112pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS - USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Poetry
ANOTHER WAY TO PLAY Poems 1960-2017 Lally, Michael & Myles, Eileen (fore)
Another Way to Play collects nearly a half century of engaged, accessible, and deeply felt poetry from a writer both iconoclastic and embedded in the American tradition. In the vein of William Carlos Williams and Frank O’Hara, Lally eschews formality in favour of a colloquial idiom that pops straight from the page into the reader’s synapses. This is the definitive collection of verse from a poet who has been around the world and back again: verse from the streets, from the political arena, from Hollywood, from the depths of the underground, and
from everywhere in between. KEY SELLING POINTS • First and only Collected Works edition of a major American poet. • Introduction by Eileen Myles, one of the more revered and talked about contemporary poets alive. • Nearly half a century of inspired, accessible verse on everything from the punk scene to Donald Trump. • Poetry is seeing renewed popularity, following the rise of internet poets bringing it back into the mainstream. ISBN 13: 9781609808303, 416pp p/b, £14.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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Graphic Novel
ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS TREASURY
Graphic Novel
ISMYRE B. Mure
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 with kids and families for over 75 years. KEY SELLING POINTS • 1000 pages of content at a fantastic price Comics Treasury features curated stories and quality paper. • Archie is one of the most successful, longest running comics franchises ever, with over 1.5 billion sold worldwide. • The recent Archie revamps by Fiona Staples and Mark Waid have brought Archie and the gang to a new generation of readers • Archie characters have never been more popular thanks to the Riverdale (Netflix) second series currently streaming. ISBN 13: 9781682559239, 1000pp p/b, £12.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel
JUGHEAD’S TIME POLICE Archie Superstars
Jughead has been drafted into a time-travelling police force, tasked with keeping history from going haywire. Is Jughead the right kid for the job? Collects the complete Jughead’s Time Police storyline epic! KEY SELLING POINTS • First-time-ever collection of the classic time police series! • Designed with additional content and newly re-mastered comic art and colouring. • Specifically created for children and adults to enjoy together. ISBN 13: 9781682559130, 120pp p/b, £9.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel
RIVERDALE VOL. 2
Aguirre-Sacasa, Roberto & Eisma, Joe (illus)
Set in the same universe as the hit series, Vol. 2 features stories set in between episodes of the new TV series Riverdale. From Roberto AguirreSacasa and the writers of Riverdale comes the second collection of the comic book set in the universe of the TV series. Riverdale VOL. 2 offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, Josie & the Pussycats and their friends, exploring small-town life and the darkness bubbling beneath Riverdale’s wholesome facade.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Set in between the first and second series of the smash-hit Riverdale TV series. • Stories appeal to the modern comic book audience with a hilarious spin on these timeless characters. • Features bonus content for a behind the scenes look at the comic and the show. • Over 2 billion Archie comics & books have been sold and over 12 million Archie apps downloaded. ISBN 13: 9781682559253, 144pp p/b, £14.99 Published by ARCHIE COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
In the city of Ismyre, Ed the sculptor works as his widower neighbour sings strange melodies late into the night. He places the finished figuring and notices there is an empty space on the shelf where another one should be. Perplexed, he sleeps, whilst his neighbour continues to croon. Meanwhile, across the city, a government building explodes into a mess of plants and flowers. Exploring themes of loneliness in cities, ecology, craftsmanship and the self-doubt that goes with making things; Ismyre is a quiet and fantastical mystery tale, set in an old world of ordinary magic. KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest new discovery from a publishing house famous for unearthing new talent. • Avery Hill is the original home of superstar creators such as Tillie Walden, Mike Medaglia, and Ellice Weaver. • Creator’s core audience is YAs and 20-somethings, but the lovely art and gentle humour make it suitable for all ages. • B. Mure has a strong following from the Bristol arts community and is starting to be recognised nationwide. ISBN 13: 9781910395349, 72pp p/b, £8.99 Published by AVERY HILL PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Graphic Novel
PERMANENT PRESS Healy, Luke
Luke is depressed, afflicted by a severe case of metaphoritis and deadlines that don’t really exist. Afraid of being forgotten by the comics community and unable to find motivation in anything besides jealousy, he sets out to create an award-winning comic that will remedy all of his problems. Exploring themes of art and existence through worlds of worlds and numbers, Luke Healy’s new graphic novel includes the Ignatz and Slate Cartoonist Studio Prize nominated story, ‘The Unofficial Cukoo’s Nest Study Companion.’ KEY SELLING POINTS • Luke Healy is a high-profile Irish creator whose work has been featured in Paste Magazine, Vice, and The Nib. • Healy has nominated for an Ignatz and a Slate Cartoonist Studio Prize. • He’s also previously won the MoCCA Festival Award of Excellence. • A darkly comic work in the vein of Paul Auster & Charlie Kaufman. ISBN 13: 9781910395332, 136pp p/b, £10.99 Published by AVERY HILL PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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THE LAST TEMPLAR VOL. 6 The One-Armed Knight Khoury, Raymond & Rocco, Bruno
Reilly has tracked down the fake Professor Sharafi to Turkey. But the man is crafty, and not only does he manage to escape, he also recaptures Tess along the way. A chase begins across the hills of Cappadocia, with the FBI agent hunting down his enemy while Tess, in order to survive, does her best to follow the trail of Knight Templar Conrad and the mysterious treasure he was protecting - the one everyone thought was a threat to all of Christianity...
KEY SELLING POINTS • An international bestseller which stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for 22 months! • Adapted to comic format by the author himself. • A thriller with roots in medieval history reminiscent of The Da Vinci Code. ISBN 13: 9781849183932, 72pp p/b, £8.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
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VALERIAN THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 4 Christin, Pierre & Mezieres, Jean-Claude
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B.P.R.D.: THE DEVIL YOU KNOW VOLUME 1
Mignola, Mike; Allie, Scott, Campbell, Laurence & Stewart, D
This volume contains books 9 to 12 - two unmissable two-parters that represent a turning point in the story of our agents, and which are widely considered by critics and readers alike to be the pinnacle of the series. Characterised by a return to 20th century Earth, these two stories are suffused with incredible melancholy and poetic charm, and force Valerian, the action man, to face his limitations. KEY SELLING POINTS • Valerian is now a major motion picture, by legendary director Luc Besson. • Had strong influences on major science fiction films including Star Wars and The Fifth Element. • Loveable and complex characters, with a strong female lead. ISBN 13: 9781849183918, 216pp h/b, £24.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
As society rebuilds, strange cults vie for influence, and the demon Varvara emerges to lead the way... Abe Sapien returns from his self-imposed exile to rejoin Liz Sherman just in time for the Bureau to face the final threat to mankind. KEY SELLING POINTS • This latest collection of supernatural adventures marks the beginning of the final chapter in the Hellboy Universe. • From Mike Mignola, one of the biggest names in the comic book world. • B.P.R.D. is the original home of the universally-acclaimed Hellboy characters. • A third Hellboy film is in the works with a tentative 2018 release date. • The entire Hellboy range is also available from Turnaround. ISBN 13: 9781506701967, 144pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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ABE SAPIEN: DARK AND TERRIBLE VOLUME 2
Mignola, Mike; Allie, Scott; Fiumara, Max & Fiumara Sebastia
When monsters began to tear down civilisation, suspicion fell on Abe Sapien, who resembled the frogmen plaguing mankind. At first he ran from the truth, but as this volume picks up he’s ready to face facts about his origins and his purpose in the world - revealed in classically oblique Mignola style - all while being pursued by a mad necromancer... Series Overview: This is the second of two volumes collecting the Dark and Terrible story line, this collects volumes six through eight of the Abe Sapien collections. KEY SELLING POINTS • Abe’s complete Dark and Terrible quest in two volumes! • Voted Horror News Network’s Best Comic Series and Best Comics Artists in 2016. • Hellboy has long been a fan favourite, and there is a new film in the works for 2019. ISBN 13: 9781506703855, 408pp h/b, £29.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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ANGEL SEASON 11 VOLUME 3 Whedon, Joss; Bechko, Corinna & Borges, Geraldo
Chasing a vision that links his shameful past with impending doom, Angel reluctantly uses the time-travelling power of Fred’s alternate form, the goddess Illyria. Not quite sure what will bring changes to the future with only pieces of Angel’s vision to guide them, they find themselves aboard a cargo ship on the high seas. With Angel’s past self, Angelus, and his vampire companion, Darla, aboard the ship, Angel and Fred try to keep hidden as Angel begins to remember this voyage that was filled with slaughter and held a mysterious treasure that sank to the bottom of the sea along with the ship. KEY SELLING POINTS • Superstar comics writer Corinna Bechko (Lara Croft, Star Wars) brings you the next instalment of Angel. • Featuring fan-favourite characters Fred and Illyria. • Executive produced by Joss Whedon - one of the most iconic creators of the last 50 years. • Whedon chose Dark Horse comics to continue the Buffy run and spin-offs when the TV show ended. • Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a firm cult-favourite and Angel is one of the franchise’s most beloved characters. ISBN 13: 9781506703879, 112pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
EC ARCHIVES, THE
Craig, Johnny; Severin, John & Crandell, Reed
Daring stories of cub reporters and grizzled newshounds, across the country and around the world! Collecting the complete run of Extra from the crack artistic talents of Johnny Craig, John Severin, Reed Crandall, and Marie Severin. Featuring a foreword by Mark Evanier. KEY SELLING POINTS • Dark Horse reprints the infamous comic series, including all the original ads, text pieces, and letters! • Perfect for those interested in graphic novels and old classics. • A great collectors items and gift idea. ISBN 13: 9781506701844, 216pp h/b, £41.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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FINDER: CHASE THE LADY McNeil, Carla Speed
As Finder: Chase the Lady’s complex heroine, Rachel Grosvenor doesn’t have time to celebrate her recent Llaverac clan victories. Every win seems to have come with a price. Her new title comes with too many responsibilities, her new home comes with too many expenses, and the Ascians who seem to have adopted her also fill her house with complications. Her assistant is in love with her, she’s about to lose everything if she doesn’t marry up, and she finds herself possessed by an ancient Ascian spirit. KEY SELLING POINTS • The full Finder: Chase the Lady story arc in full for the first time! • Science-fiction/fantasy at its finest, from an award-winning creator. • A continuation of the award-winning, celebrated series that began in 1996! • Includes never-printed concluding chapters to finish the story. ISBN 13: 9781506705439, 88pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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HALO: RISE OF ATRIOX
Bunn, Cullen; Houser, Jody; Miller, John Jackson & Irvine, A
The story of Atriox, his rise to power, his contempt for the Covenant and the formation of the Banished is told across this five-chapter anthology featuring characters and stories from Halo Wars 2. This collects stories by acclaimed comics creators Cullen Bunn, Jody Houser, John Jackson Miller, Alex Irvine, Claire Roe, Josan Gonzalez, Jonathan Wayshak, and Tristan Jones. KEY SELLING POINTS • Based off the hit video game Halo Wars 2! • Includes work from a variety of successful writers and artists that collaborated together. • The Halo video games are extremely popular, with 6.3 million copies of Halo 2 sold in the U.S. ISBN 13: 9781506704944, 120pp h/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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HARROW COUNTY VOLUME 7: DARK TIMES A’COMING Bunn, Cullen & Crook, Tyler
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PAYBACKS COLLECTION, THE
Cates, Donny; Rahal, Eliot & Shaw, Geoff
This superhero parody explores the idea that heroism doesn’t come cheap, so when superheroes borrow money to finance their genetic enhancements or crime-fighting supercomputers, their debts make student loans look like I.O.U.’s! KEY SELLING POINTS • A new joint venture by fan-favourite writers Donny Cates and Eliot Rahal! • Features stunning art by the incomparable Geoff Shaw. • Other intelligent superhero parodies in this vein have proved popular with comics readers. • Described as a comedy with heart. ISBN 13: 9781506704821, 192pp p/b, £20.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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UDON NOODLE SOUP Little Tales For Little Things Hu, Yani
Two children are close neighbours and love playing together. Then one day they are separated when one of the families moves to the other side of the world. But the boy leaves her a special present and a promise. Twenty years later a particular flavour awakens her memories... As she grows older and raises a family of her own, she holds on to her memories of a first love. Yani Hu whips up a recipe of adolescent love in its many forms in these five not-so-little stories.
Something evil has returned from the grave and joins forces with Emmy’s wicked family for a brewing monster war! Will she be able to protect her home and herself alone, or will Emmy need to gather some allies in order to defeat this evil once and for all in this coming of age tale? KEY SELLING POINTS • This belongs to an Eisner-nominated series. • Cullen Bunn is winner of the 2011 Broken Frontier Best Writer Independent Award. • Winner of the 2015 and 2016 Ghastly Awards for Best Ongoing Title. • Series nominated for YALSA and Cybils awards in 2016. • Collects issues #25-#28 from Eisner-nominated series which was recently optioned for TV by SyFy Channel. ISBN 13: 9781506703978, 136pp p/b, £13.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
KEY SELLING POINTS • Covers the gamut of young emotions which every person can relate to in one way or another. • Everyday stories we can all understand, with an original oriental twist. • Ideal for those that enjoy a heart-warming and nostalgic story about family and love. ISBN 13: 9781912097333, 120pp p/b, £11.99 Published by FANFARE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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LIFE BETWEEN PANELS
BLACKBIRD DAYS
In this blend of autobiography and fantasy, a cartoonist records his life in New York City: his job, his creative career, his friends, his herd of cats, and a runaway comic strip come to life! Ethan’s life as one of the many cartoonists living in NYC might look mundane at first glance - living with his parents, working a day job, playing with cats. But things get crazy when he starts to draw his comic strip Crusader Cat! Soon, Ethan can’t tell the difference between real life and the comic panel!
In this collection, two giant robots battle it out in a European metropolis; an engineer is asked to inspect something unusual at a marble quarry; a recently relocated father loses his young son in Berlin’s Tempelhof Park; the painter Arnold Bocklin takes a trip before he paints his famous masterpiece, The Island of Death; and, an immigrant grandmother tells the story of how she escaped war in Indochina. Blackbird Days is rounded out with an autobiographical snapshot of the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, Fior’s home.
Young, Ethan
KEY SELLING POINTS • A heady, vibrant mix of comics, storytelling and illustration. • Ethan Young is the creator of the acclaimed web comic Tails. • Tails won a 2007 Independent Publishers Book Award for Best Graphic Novel. • Young’s work crosses the boundary between YA and adult storytelling. • Will appeal to lovers of art, illustration and comics. ISBN 13: 9781506704746, 384pp p/b, £16.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fior, Manuele
KEY SELLING POINTS • Italian cartoonist Manuele Fior’s debut comic 5,000 KM per second garnered an Eisner-Award nomination. • It established him as one of the unequivocally great graphic novelists working today. • The artwork is hugely unique and stunning, especially when Fior is drawing architecture. • His fine art influences are much in line with other European cartoonists, such as the acclaimed Moebius. • Will appeal to fans of literary comics and creators such as Emil Ferris and Eleanor Davis. ISBN 13: 9781683960836, 104pp h/b, £21.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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DIE LAUGHING Franquin, Andre
Die Laughing, which is executed in stark black and white, takes aim at everyone and everything in its scathing critique of modern life, but is particularly ruthless toward animal abusers, the military industrial complex, and death penalty enthusiasts. Franquin’s loose but meticulous line work features expressionistic shadows and silhouettes that infuse his depressed, repressed, and oppressed characters with a disturbing manic energy. Die Laughing is filled with visual gags and gag-inducing visuals that will haunt you. Prepare to be exquisitely uncomfortable. KEY SELLING POINTS • Franquin is one of the most influential cartoonists of the 20th century and highly respected by comic creators and fans. • He was a trailblazer during Belgian’s Golden Age of comics and the first recipient of Angouleme’s coveted Grand Prize. • Franquin’s comics are exquisitely dark and examine the core of human psyche; his work is edgy and intelligent. • The strips in Die Laughing deal with timely issues such as nuclear war, animal cruelty and capital punishment. • Much like Roald Dahl, Franquin was best known for his all-ages work. ISBN 13: 9781683960911, 72pp h/b, £17.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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KRAMERS ERGOT 10 Harkham, Sammy
The preeminent art comics anthology hits double digits and returns with the first new volume since 2016! Every new volume of Kramers is a bona fide event in the comics world, and this new, oversized volume is certain to turn heads, with 18 of the very best cartoonists in the world contributing new pieces, including none other than R. Crumb! Also included: Anna Haifich, Noel Frieberg, Adam Buttrick, Lale Westvind, Will Sweeney, Dash Shaw, James Turek, Rick Altergott, CF, Aisha Franz, Kim Deitch, Ron Rege Jr., and John Pham, as well as a contribution from editor Sammy Harkham, as well! KEY SELLING POINTS • In the tradition of Zap and Raw, Kramer Ergot is known for expanding the boundaries of the comics medium. • Short literary comics are popular, as seen with the continuing success of Best American Comics and other collections. • Blurs the line between art and comics - and appeals to lovers of both. • Includes an incredible lineup of creators including R Crumb, Dash Shaw and Anna Haifich! ISBN 13: 9781683960898, 120pp p/b, £25.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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LAND OF THE SONS Gipi
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Land of the Sons is a story of survival and discovery. Two pre-adolescent brothers are forced to embark on an adventure together after the death of their father. Obsessed by the diary their father kept while being illiterate themselves, the brothers are determined to find out what the diary contains and so begin their search for someone who can decipher its scribbles. Land of the Sons is Gipi’s most artistically accomplished work to date, juxtaposing the savagery of the narrative with the Italian master’s expressive line work. KEY SELLING POINTS • Land of the Sons is a graphic novel by award winning cartoonist, Gipi. • A coming-of-age exploration of brutality and desire, set against a postapocalyptic landscape. • Like Sweet Tooth 4, Land of the Sons examines the fragile state of masculinity and human nature. • Gipi builds brotherhood into the dystopic text, making this a story of both environment and relationships. ISBN 13: 9781683960775, 288pp h/b, £24.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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MY FAVORITE THING IS MONSTERS VOL. 2 Ferris, Emil
Vol. 2 takes place in tumultuous and violent Chicago in the summer of 1968. Young Karen attends the Yippie-organised Festival of Life in Grant Park and finds herself swept up in a police stomping. Privately, she continues to investigate her neighbour’s recent death and discovers one last cassette tape that sheds light upon Anka’s heroic activities in Nazi Germany.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The first volume of this epic masterpiece won acclaim in major outlets such as the Guardian and the New Yorker. • The comics papers viewed Vol. 1 as a major event, and it was lauded by creators such as Chris Ware and Alison Bechdel. • Fascinating historical setting: views a violent, frightening time - late ‘60s Chicago - from the perspective of a kid. • A murder mystery, a family drama, a sweeping historical epic, a monster yarn, and a psychological thriller all in one! • Emil Ferris’s fine-art influenced and sketchy drawing style is unlike anything we’ve really seen in comics before. ISBN 13: 9781683960195, 304pp p/b, £30.99 Published by FANTAGRAPHICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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HOW I MANAGED NOT TO BE ABDUCTED IN AFGHANISTAN #1 Kabul Disco Wild, Nicolas
A broken artist has to explain the Afghan Constitution to the overwhelmingly illiterate population through comic books featuring the adventures of a war orphan. He has about 24 hours to catch up on the history, politics, customs, problems, and the Constitution of a country he knows nothing about. Also, Kabul is kinda freaky people get kidnapped, it s cold as hell, and the threat of violence is omnipresent. Wild brilliantly explores the differences between the Afghan cultures around him and his own. KEY SELLING POINTS • The first ever life-affirming graphic memoir since the war in Afghanistan. • The vignettes are witty, realistic, informative and downright giggle-worthy. • Learn about the country, its people, NGOs and expats’ life through an ironic yet relevant memoir. • Wild received several awards, was a VIP guest of the Festival d’Angouleme and the Middle East Film and Comic Convention. • Perfect for fans of Beirut 1990, Persepolis, and Palestine... and veterans. ISBN 13: 9781594658686, 160pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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MERCENERY: THE DEFINITIVE EDITIONS: VOL. 3 THE TRIALS, THE Segrelles, Vicente
To be admitted as protector of the Order of the Crater, the Mercenary must undergo strenuous trials, putting even his life at risk. He must confront gigantic warriors, monstrous beasts, ghostly spirits and moral dilemmas to achieve what he so desires, which is nothing more nor less than to be a participant in the secrets of those monks of the order who seem to have the keys to universal wisdom. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Mercenery is the first fully painted graphic novel series that set comics on a new path! • Each volume includes articles about the history and making of the series over its gloried decades-long history. • Perfect for fans of science fiction, fantasy and adventure, and for those who appreciate art. ISBN 13: 9781681121543, 64pp h/b, £15.99 Published by NBM Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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SHARKASAURUS
Estabrooks, Spencer; Morales, Jethro & Augusto, Adriano
Adapted from a forthcoming movie about a SharkT-Rex hybrid that attacks a creationist themed golf course in Drumheller. KEY SELLING POINTS • Tremors meets Jaws: A bloody, ridiculous graphic novel full of brutal killings, Shakespearian love and golf courses. • Perfect for those who like their comic books wacky with a B movie style design. • Spencer’s film projects have won numerous awards including Gencon’s best Feature Film 2016. ISBN 13: 9781988903323, 96pp h/b, £17.99 Published by RENEGADE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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GRAPHIC CANON OF CRIME AND MYSTERY VOL 2, THE Kick, Russ
As with previous volumes in the Graphic Canon series, the illustrations run the full gamut of media and techniques, and artistic interpretations range from verbatim literalism to metaphorical extensions to surrealism and abstraction. The common theme, tracing the origins and standout texts of the morbid and mysterious, unites these multifarious partners in crime.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Builds on the established series success of the first 4 volumes of The Graphic Canon. • Unprecedented treatment of crime and mystery literature anthology spanning several centuries. • Previous volumes highly praised by The New York Times, NPR, Newsweek, School Library Journal and more. • The Graphic Canon series has unveiled the world’s great literature as comics and other boldly illustrated forms. ISBN 13: 9781609808266, 352pp p/b, £22.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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AHO-GIRL: A CLUELESS GIRL 6 Hiroyuki
Yoshiko is a hopefully clueless high school girl. Her rock-paper-scissors strategy is rock. She somehow gets zeroes on multiple-choice tests. And she has an often-nearly-fatal weakness for bananas. Her devoted friends have no choice but to hang around and make sure nobody takes advantage of her. (Of course, the entertainment value might have something to do with it, too.) Cute characters, weird gags, and lots and lots of bananas! KEY SELLING POINTS • Will appeal to fans of Azumanga Daioh (Yen Press) and Nichijou (also available from Turnaround). • A surprise hit in Japan, Ahogaru’s run was extended because of its popularity. • An anime adaptation is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. • Hiroyuki also created hit mangas Doujin Work (Media Blasters) and The Comic Artist and His Assistants (Square Enix). • Both Doujin Work and The Comic Artist and His Assistants have been adapted into anime series. ISBN 13: 9781632365347, 176pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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ATTACK ON TITAN 24 Isayama, Hajime
In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as The Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what’s left of the human race has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. KEY SELLING POINTS • The 26-episode manga series is one of the most successful of all time. • This is currently the bestselling manga series in the western world, with over 500,000 English copies sold. • The second season of the anime is currently streaming on Funimation and Crunchyroll. • An Attack on Titan (Kodansha)/ Marvel crossover comic was released in November 2014. • More major-name crossover collaborations are predicted for 2016 ISBN 13: 9781632365354, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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ATTACK ON TITAN: BEFORE THE FALL 13
Isayama, Hajime & Suzukaze, Ryo
Humanity has learned to live in complacency behind its high walls, protected from the giant Titans. But when a Titan-worshipping cult opens one of the gates, a Titan wreaks havoc, consuming the cultists. After the rampage is over, two young Survey Corps members are shocked to discover a pregnant woman’s partially digested corpse - with her baby still alive inside it! What will the fate of this ‘child of the Titans’ be? And how will humanity learn to cope with the Titan threat?
KEY SELLING POINTS • The 26-episode manga series is one of the most successful of all time. • This is currently the bestselling manga series in the western world, with over 500,000 English copies sold. • The second season of the anime is currently streaming on Funimation and Crunchyroll. • A young adult novel based on this series was released by Vertical in 2014. ISBN 13: 9781632365361, 224pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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BATTLE ANGEL ALITA MARS CHRONICLE 2 Kishiro, Yukito
The cyber-martial arts saga that has spanned a solar system and over two decades in print returns, with creator Yukito Kishiro’s new sequel that reveals the true story of Alita’s childhood on Mars, and the mind-bending adventures that still await her. For centuries, war has raged on the dusty, red surface of Mars. This apocalyptic crucible will produce the solar system’s most fearsome warrior, Alita. But for now that warrior is just a little girl named Yoko. The future and past of the battle angel fan out across the reaches of space in the final chapter of one of the greatest sci-fi epics of all time! KEY SELLING POINTS • A post-apocalyptic manga epic set in a futuristic city in the sky. • Superstar director James Cameron owns the film rights to this series. • Battle Angel Alita is a firm fan-favourite series surrounded by a strong online buzz. • Battle Angel Alita has been published in several languages and enjoys a substantial following. • Sophisticated, adult themes in a sci-fi setting makes this series comparable to Ghost in the Shell. ISBN 13: 9781632366160, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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DESCENDING STORIES: SHOWA GENROKU RAKUGO SHINJU 6 Kumota, Haruko
A multi-generational human drama set in the world of rakugo, a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, Descending Stories follows an exconvict whose life is changed by his apprenticeship to a famed storyteller, and Konatsu, who yearns to perform rakugo but cannot because women are not permitted in the craft. KEY SELLING POINTS • Has been adapted into an anime series that is currently streaming on Crunchyroll. • A second season of the anime was released in 2017. • Translated by author and academic Matt Alt founder of AltJapan in collaboration with the Japan Rakugo Association. • Won the Kodansha Manga Award for Best General Manga. • Won an Excellence Award for manga at the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival. ISBN 13: 9781632365446, 160pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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GHOST IN THE SHELL: GLOBAL NEURAL NETWORK Various
A crimelord exploits prisoners of war to run a remotely-controlled global strike force, and the investigation reunites Kusanagi with an old friend and pits them both against Chinese security forces. A family see their dead daughter on television, except she looks 15 years younger than she did when she died. The infiltration of anti-cyberisation cult calls for Section 9’s most ‘human’ members to abandon the support of their enhanced colleagues and do things the old-fashioned way. KEY SELLING POINTS • A collection of five new stories by Western authors in a similar presentation to the Attack on Titan Anthology. • The original manga is one of the most acclaimed and popular in the world. • The anime adaptations are considered landmarks entries in the medium. • A live action film starring Scarlet Johansson was released this year. • The first time Ghost in the Shell material will be available in English before Japanese. ISBN 13: 9781632366030, 160pp h/b, £25.00 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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FAIRY TAIL S VOLUME 2 Mashima, Hiro
The world of Fairy Tail is too big to be contained by one manga! From the pen of creator Hiro Mashima, this two-volume series contains the lost tales of Fairy Tail, where wizards Natsu, Lucy, and Erza get into crazy situations, and your favourite supporting characters get a chance to shine. An onslaught of cute, funny, intense, and downright weird Fairy Tail stories, many never seen before! KEY SELLING POINTS • As the series draws to a close, fans will want to complete their collections with these shorts from the series creator. • One of the top brands in shonen manga, alongside Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece. • One of two Fairy Tail spinoffs by Mashima along with Fairy Tail Zero. • Part of a universe of Fairy Tail manga, including Fairy Tail Blue Mistral, Fairy Tail Ice Trail, Fairy Girls and more. ISBN 13: 9781632366108, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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FIRE FORCE 9
Graphic Novel - Manga
HEROIC LEGEND OF ARSLAN 8, THE
Tanaka, Yoshiki & Arakawa, Hiromu
Arslan is the teenage prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars, who doesn’t seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighbouring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital’s walls, but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Fantasy manga series based on a popular series of novels. • From the creator behind Fullmetal Alchemist (Viz Media) which has sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. • The anime adaptation of the series is streaming in the UK on Viewster. • The anime series is available on DVD/Blu-Ray in the UK from Universal Pictures. • A video game version by the creators of Dynasty Warriors is available in the UK on Playstation 4. ISBN 13: 9781632364845, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Ohkubo, Atsushi
The city of Tokyo is in the grip of a reign of terror! Possessed by demons, people have begun to burst into flame, leading to the establishment of a special firefighting team: the Fire Force, ready to roll on a moment’s notice to fight spontaneous combustion anywhere it might break out. But the team is about to get a very unique addition: Shinra, a boy who possesses the unique power to run at the speed of a rocket, leaving behind the famous devil’s footprints. Can the Fire Force discover the source of this strange phenomenon and put a stop to it? Or will the city burn to ashes first?
KEY SELLING POINTS • The new flagship series from Weekly Shonen Magazine, the original home of Fairy Tail (also available). • The new series from the best-selling creator behind Soul Eater (Yen Press). • Ohkubo’s previous series Soul Eater has been adapted into two anime series that are available on DVD from Manga UK. • For fans of magical adventures like Tokyo ESP (Vertical) and Ajin: Demi-Human (Vertical). ISBN 13: 9781632365484, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
LOVE AND LIES 5 Tsumugi, Musao
Yukari is dull. He doesn’t even stand out enough to be bullied - he’s just a generally lower-middle-class kid. He’s in love with Misaki, the most popular girl in school. There’s just one problem: He’s 15, one year away from receiving his government-assigned marriage partner. He normally wouldn’t have the courage to defy the law, but his sickly classmate Ririna still believes in love, and won’t stop goading him into confessing his feelings! KEY SELLING POINTS • The top-rated comedy on the Mangabox app, in English and Japanese. • An anime adaptation is currently streaming on Amazon. • High-quality art will appeal to the same crossover audience as shounen romances like Nisekoi and Love Hina. ISBN 13: 9781632365613, 192pp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Graphic Novel - Manga
MAGA-TSUKI 10 Taguchi, Hoshino
Yasuke, 15 years old, is about to build up the courage to confess his love to his childhood friend Akari, who’s fallen for him, too. There’s just one problem: Yasuke’s family lives in a Japanese shrine, and when he breaks the shrine’s sacred mirror, it triggers a curse, releasing the cute and wellendowed goddess of misfortune - Orihime - into the real world! Now Yasuke can’t ever be out of Orihime’s sight - if he gets too far away, he dies. How will Yasuke explain this bizarre turn of events to Akari? And what will happen when Akari gets
hold of Yasuke’s lost soul? KEY SELLING POINTS • Leading man Yasuke must choose between two very different girls in this fantasy romance manga. • Has proved enormously popular in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine. • For fans of Say I Love You (Kodansha, also available from Turnaround). • The series is serialised on Crunchyroll with a new chapter released every month. • One of the top 20 most read manga series on Crunchyroll. ISBN 13: 9781632365026, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
MISSIONS OF LOVE 16 Toyama, Ema
In school, Yukina is a cold and distant girl; Shigure is the most perfect, good-looking guy. But the two of them have a secret, and their extraordinary love affair is about to start! Yukina, under the pen name ‘Yupina’, is actually a popular cell phone novelist. When she discovers Shigure’s devious womanising ways, she blackmails him to complete daring ‘missions of love’ for her to write about. Will these missions give them an opportunity to fall in love with each other? KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest in a popular manga series following the mad ‘missions of love’ undertaken by the hunky Shigure. • This romance manga will appeal to fans of the established Love Hina series (Kodansha). • Ema Toyama is the creator of the well-received manga series I Am Here! (Kodansha, also available). ISBN 13: 9781632361899, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME 5 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. • Full of in-jokes and references for players of tabletop RPGs and video games like Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons. • Unique addition to the “sucked into a fantasy game world” sub-genre, along with Sword Art Online and No Game, No Life. • There are nine volumes in the series, which is still ongoing. ISBN 13: 9781632366399, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
TO YOUR ETERNITY 4 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. • There are two volumes and it is ongoing in Japan. ISBN 13: 9781632365743, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
YAMADA-KUN AND THE SEVEN WITCHES 17 Yoshikawa , Miki
Class troublemaker Ryu Yamada is already having a bad day when he stumbles down a staircase along with star student Urara Shiraishi. When he wakes up, he realises they have switched bodies - and that Ryu has the power to trade places with anyone with only a kiss! Plus, it turns out he’s not the only kid at school with a few magic tricks up his sleeve... Yamada-Kun is currently being simul-published on Crunchyroll where it is one of the most popular series on the site.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A popular manga from the author of Flunk Punk Rumble and an assistant on Fairy Tail (Kodansha, also available). • A fresh take on the high-school genre featuring supernatural elements. • Also receiving a digital simul-pub on Crunchyroll and is one of the most popular manga series on the site. • Included in Anime News Network’s Best and Most Memorable Manga of 2015 list. • An anime adaptation is available on Crunchyroll. ISBN 13: 9781632365842, 208pp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
IMPERFECT GIRL, 3
NisiOisiN & Hattori, Mitsuru
A college aged aspiring author witnesses a horrible car accident. An elementary school girl was hit by a car as she walked home with her classmate. The other child was traumatised by the event, but that was to be expected given the circumstances. But her troubles only begin there. When the author is summoned to the child’s home he discovers that she has many more horrors at home to overcome. The child lives alone in a large home. No one cares for her. She hoards food from school to feed herself. She spends her time waiting for her parents to return, but there are no signs of them anywhere. KEY SELLING POINTS • Nishio Ishin is one of the most popular authors working in Japan today, outselling Haruki Murakami last year. • Nisioisin and Hattori, both topsellers, collaborate to create one of the creepiest manga mysteries in recent memory. • Both creators have had their previous work adapted into successful anime series. ISBN 13: 9781945054624, 200pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Graphic Novel - Manga
MOTEKI, 1: LOVE STRIKES! Kubo, Mitsurou
Yukiyo Fujimoto’s life has been in a rut. He is about to turn thirty and has never held a steady job or had a girlfriend. And at a time when the prospects for hope seem at their lowest, suddenly his phone blows up! Out of the blue he is contacted by several women from his past! His moteki has finally come!! Love has struck and cupid’s arrow has hit him repeatedly and, coincidentally, all at the same time! KEY SELLING POINTS • The English language debut of one of Japan s most popular creators. • Moteki is considered to be Kubo’s breakthrough series. • Moteki has been adapted into a live action TV drama and film in Japan. • Kubo is currently best known for writing the megahit anime series Yuri on Ice! • Yuri on Ice! Is currently streaming in the UK on Crunchyroll and Funimation Now. ISBN 13: 9781945054808, 448pp p/b, £15.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
MY BOY, 1
Takano, Hitomi
Satoko Tawada first encounters 12-year-old Mashuu practicing soccer by himself in a park as she’s heading to work. Later that night, he’s still there. Satoko, who had played soccer herself when she was younger, decides to help the kid prepare for his tryouts. When Mashuu doesn’t make the first team, Satoko continues to work with him, encouraging him not to quit and supporting him at the games. Their emotional connection strengthens as the two spend more and more time together, and fill the emptiness in each other’s lives. Mashuu comforts Satoko after her ex-boyfriend betrays her. And when Satoko learns that Mashuu’s parents are largely absent, she starts to become more involved in his personal life. Have Satoko’s intense feelings for her young friend crossed the line from maternal to inappropriate? KEY SELLING POINTS • The series is a bestseller in Japan with 100,000 copies sold in two months. • Has won several manga awards in Japan including Men’s Comics 2017 and My Best Manga Grand prix 2017. • English language debut of a fan favourite manga creator rapidly growing in popularity. • Takano has been praised for her insight and sensitive approach to a controversial topic. ISBN 13: 9781945054877, 160pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Graphic Novel - Manga
WITCHCRAFT WORKS VOLUME 11 Mizunagi, Ryu
Takamiya Honoka is a regular student whose only problem seems to be that he sits next to Kagari Ayaka, the school’s ‘Princess’. They have never spoken to each other before and any small interaction between them immediately results in her fan club beating him. Yet when a falling part of the school’s building is about to send him to the afterlife, it’s Kagari that comes to his rescue. Only she’s dressed as a witch, carrying him in her arms and floating on a broom!
KEY SELLING POINTS • A new series of supernatural high-school adventures featuring teenage wizards and witches. • High-school setting has led to comparisons with Scott Pilgrim (Fourth Estate) and Negima! (Kodansha). • New series began in 2014 and is currently streaming on popular anime streaming site Crunchyroll. ISBN 13: 9781947194151, 190pp p/b, £10.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Manga Novel
KABUKIMONOGATARI NisiOisiN
A few months after he first met Mayoi Hachikuji (Bakemonogatari), Araragi set out to deliver something to the young lady. Unable to find her, Araragi gives up and heads home and realises that he has not done any of his summer assignments even though today is the last day of summer break. With help from Shinobu, Koyomi travels back to the past so that he can finish them, but instead, they end up travelling back a full eleven years! The current date is May 13th. It is the day before that Mother’s Day when Mayoi left to go see her mother. Koyomi realises that he has an opportunity to save Mayoi! But is he aware of what may result when you change the past like that? 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: 9781945054846, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by VERTICAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - KS0
BOX MEETS CIRCLE Pixar Animation Studios Artist Showcase Hartline, Aaron
Circle loves to jump, but Box just falls flat. Oww! Box loves to sit, but Circle just rolls away. Whoa! They want to play together, but how? They figure out that Box can sit on Circle as Circle jumps to her heart’s content. However, Box still experiences an Oww! every once in a while.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Stories about unlikely friendships are favourites with educators and parents, and resonate well with children. • Includes description of how Aaron became a Pixar animator and his inspiration in creating Box and Circle. • Aaron has also worked as an animator on popular films such as Up, Toy Story 3, and Inside Out. • Shows children the importance of diverse friendships, and how it is achievable, as well as bags of fun! ISBN 13: 9781368015875, 48pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - KS0
COMPANY’S COMING
Yorinks, Arthur & Small, David
On the day Shirley had invited all of her relatives to dinner and Moe, her husband, was pleasantly tinkering in the yard, a flying saucer quietly landed next to their toolshed. Shirley and Moe. Just a regular couple from Bellmore. Today, all they are expecting is a nice, quiet dinner with a few cousins. But what do they get? Spacemen! From outer space! They don’t know it yet, but with a touch of human (and alien) kindness and a heaping bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, the galaxy is about to get a little bit smaller. KEY SELLING POINTS • As immigration policy debates dominate the news, this picturebook provides a satirical take on xenophobia. • Yorinks’s deadpan, small-town narration and Small’s hilarious character art are sure to keep kids engaged. • Praised by reviewers and selected for numerous awards, Company’s Coming is sure to be a hit with parents and librarians. • Both authors perfectly complement each other with wonderful comedic timing throughout. ISBN 13: 9781368004046, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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COMPANY’S GOING
Yorinks, Arthur & Small, David
So later, after a nice dinner at Shirley and Moe’s, after all the soldiers, pilots, Marines, FBI men, and the cousins had said their goodbyes, the visitors from outer space made a momentous announcement. There’s going to be a wedding on planet Nextoo! And, after having tasted Shirley’s meatballs, the spacemen ask Shirley and Moe a teeny weeny favour: would they be so kind as to cater the simple celestial celebration for four hundred and eighty-seven alien guests. Shirley is thrilled, but Moe has his doubts - after all, who wants to travel past Uranus in a spaceship the size of a barbecue? KEY SELLING POINTS • As immigration policy debates dominate the news, this picturebook provides a satirical take on xenophobia. • Yorinks’s deadpan, small-town narration and Small’s hilarious character art are sure to keep kids engaged. • Praised by reviewers and selected for numerous awards, Company’s Coming is sure to be a hit with parents and librarians. • Both authors perfectly complement each other with wonderful comedic timing throughout. ISBN 13: 9781368004053, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - KS0
FEMINIST BABY FINDS HER VOICE! Brantz, Loryn
Feminist Baby is back for more adventures with new friends in tow! - in this refreshing, clever board book by two-time Emmy Awardwinning author and BuzzFeed contributor Loryn Brantz. KEY SELLING POINTS • A perfect gift for anyone looking for less traditional present for babies and their parents. • Young parents with his connected generation will immediately recognise the smart humour and whimsy in Loryn’s work. • With its modern, positive take on gender roles, young parents will love this bold and unique edition. • Loryn has a talent for illustrating lively characters, and her big-eyed, cartoon sensibility is ridiculously cute! ISBN 13: 9781368022798, 22pp board book, £10.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - KS0
TINKLE, TINKLE, LITTLE STAR Tougas, Chris
Simple rhymes offer gentle reminders to Little Star about where not to tinkle: not in the car, not on a train, not a plane. Not in a sandbox, not on a slide - and certainly not on Grandpa’s knee! And then, of course, there’s the golden rule: never tinkle in the pool! While trying so hard not to have an accident, Little Star’s mounting distress is evident. Until, finally, relief arrives: the potty. KEY SELLING POINTS • An offbeat, gender-neutral potty-training book is based on the popular nursery rhyme and can be read or sung. • Tougas’s background in animation for kids is apparent in the laugh-out-loud illustrations. • A somewhat irreverent but charming picture book brings silliness to what can be a stressful time in a child’s life. • It makes a perfect gift for potty-training children or parents. ISBN 13: 9781771388399, 24pp board book, £8.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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DR. COO AND THE PIGEON PROTEST Hampson, Sarah & Reich, Kass
Dr. Archibald Coo, an erudite New York City pigeon, is tired of the way people treat him and the other pigeons. They’re always being shooed and swatted, and they’re never admired the way the other birds are. As Dr. Coo tells his pigeon friends: ‘It wasn’t always this way. In ancient times, pigeons were known to accompany the gods. And more recently, delivered messages and medicine to soldiers on battlefields. They were heroes!’ Surely, Dr. Coo reasons, pigeons can find a way to earn the admiration of people once again. And he’s got just the plan to do it! KEY SELLING POINTS • Award-winning journalist Sarah Hampson’s picture book debut is a celebration of the diversity inherent in a big city. • Offers a child-friendly example of how to affect change, and how diverse groups can coexist in peace. • Soft lines and warm palette illustrations bring a fresh pigeon’s-eye view to New York’s inhabitants and cityscapes. • A useful book to spark classroom discussions on respecting differences and working out disagreements. • With the current political climate, Hampson has provided a significant book to educate kids on countering injustice. ISBN 13: 9781771383615, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - K1
IN THE TREE HOUSE
Larsen, Andrew & Petricic, Dusan
A young boy is fondly remembering last summer, when his dad built an awesome tree house in their backyard. He played with his brother in the tree house for the majority of the summer. It was the best summer ever. Sadly, everything changed. His brother became too busy with his friends to come to the tree house. However, one night the power unexpectedly goes out while the young boy is there by alone, and he’s treated to an amazing view of his neighbourhood. And then, just as unexpectedly, his brother appears, wanting to join him, to savour the magic of the night. KEY SELLING POINTS • Larsen has created a fantasy-inducing and emotionally satisfying story that kids will want to revisit again and again. • Use of first person narrative relates the feelings the young boy has for his brother, without being overly mushy. • The emotional poignancy is further enhanced by Duan Petrii’s expressive and detailed artwork. • A great resource for lessons on community, siblings or growing up. • Useful for classroom discussions about environmental issues connected to the rate of blackouts in recent years. ISBN 13: 9781525300172, 32pp p/b, £6.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - K1
MY TEACHER’S NOT HERE! Button, Lana & Battuz, Christine
As soon as she arrives at school, Kitty knows there’s trouble. Smiling Miss Seabrooke should be here to meet me. But my teacher is missing and NOT here to greet me. With no Miss Seabrooke, everyone should be sent home, right? But no! Kitty and her classmates line up as usual and walk into the school building. Kitty’s worries build as she wonders how she will get through the day without her teacher. What will she do when her Thermos gets stuck or her jacket won’t zip? Miss Seabrooke is the only one who can fix these things. Or is she? KEY SELLING POINTS • With playful and lively cadenced rhyming text. • Includes Christine Battuz’s friendly illustrations of a full cast of animal characters at school. • Provides an excellent lead-in to prepare a class for their first substitute. • Encourages discussion about how it feels when life doesn’t go as expected. ISBN 13: 9781771383561, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Children’s Books - K1
SUPER HERO ADVENTURES SAND TRAP! An Early Chapter Book Cadenhead, MacKenzie; Ryan, Sean & Laufman, Derek
Spider-Man is back in an all-new, all-ages adventure, and it’s no picnic! After the Sandman robs a bank and makes a Central Park playground his hideout, the web-slinger enlists the help of the Super Hero known as Squirrel Girl. But even with Squirrel Girl’s special forces joining the battle, the Sandman refuses to be swept aside.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Great value for money in the newest Marvel books, making the perfect companion for any little hero. • The readability and structure of these stories are the perfect combination for any young Super Hero fan. • 80 pages of full-colour art in the new Super Hero Adventures art style. • Includes 1-page comic that introduces young readers to the unique visual skill of comic book reading. ISBN 13: 9781368005807, 80pp p/b, £4.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - K1
WORLD OF READING SUPER HERO ADVENTURES These are the Avengers (Level 1) West, Alexandra C. & Laufman, Derek
A 32-page level 1 early reader that will introduce new readers to the Avengers team as they embark on their next adventure. KEY SELLING POINTS • Since the start of Marvel Press in 2011, the imprint has sold over 800,000 copies of Marvel early readers. • Each of the three levels in the World of Reading line takes a targeted approach to helping children to read. • Perfectly timed to coincide with the release of Avengers: Infinity War movie, out May 4, 2018. • A global box office gross of $3 billion, makes The Avengers the most powerful Super Hero franchise in the world! • Featuring 32 pages of full-colour art in the new Super Hero Adventures art style - perfectly kid-friendly! ISBN 13: 9781368023535, 32pp p/b, £4.99 Published by MARVEL PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - KS2
BUCKETS, DIPPERS, AND LIDS Secrets to Your Happiness McCloud, Carol & Zimmer, Glenn
Buckets, Dippers, and Lids takes the concept of bucket filling one step further by adding the idea that we also have an invisible lid. We ‘use our lid’ to protect and keep the happiness inside our bucket. Offering charming illustrations with personified buckets, dippers, and lids, readers learn what gives happiness, what takes it away, and what protects it. KEY SELLING POINTS • The newest title from the creators of the award-winning Have You Filled a Bucket Today? series! • Displays concrete concept’s that help children to grow in understanding, kindness, and forgiveness. • A valuable teaching tool for home, school, and life. • With fun and engaging illustrations, readers will learn what gives happiness, what takes it away, and what protects it. ISBN 13: 9781945369018, 48pp p/b, £9.99 Published by BUCKET FILLERS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Children’s Books - KS2
LUCKY LUKE VOL. 68 Bridge Over The Mississippi Leturgie, Jean; Fauche, Xavier & Morris
In 1874, President Grant authorises the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi. Until then, passage between St. Louis and East St. Louis was only possible on ferries. But the ferry company is owned by two brothers who have been getting rich by forcing passengers to wait in the hotels and restaurants they own on both sides of the river. The two crooks are doing everything in their power to prevent the bridge from being built - until Lucky Luke arrives, of course... KEY SELLING POINTS • Lucky Luke is one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world. • Bestselling European comics series ever, with more than 300 million copies sold worldwide. • Lucky Lukes’ adventures have been made into feature films and animated series. ISBN 13: 9781849183901, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
Children’s Books - KS2
YOKO TSUNO VOL. 13 The Light of IXO Leloup, Roger
On one of the moons of their stellar system, the Vineans have detected a mysterious light source that only appears every five years. Its point of origin matches the location of an ancient depot where every dangerous industrial, chemical and radioactive waste ever produced on Vinea was once stockpiled. Having no idea what the light could be, but worried of the destructive potential present on Ixo, Khany puts together an expedition - and brings along her favourite Human consultants... KEY SELLING POINTS • Nearly six million volumes of the series sold worldwide. • Powerful humanist values: friendship, self-sacrifice, respect for life. • Yoko Tsuno is a strong female role model. ISBN 13: 9781849183925, 48pp p/b, £6.99 Published by CINEBOOK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Spain & Portugal
Children’s Books - KS2
FRANNY’S FATHER IS A FEMINIST
Leet, Rhonda & Walker, Megan
Franny’s Father is a Feminist. It’s simple, really! He knows that girls can do anything boys can do, and raises Franny to believe that she deserves all the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities to fulfil her dreams that he had. Through sweet, straightforward prose, Franny’s Father portrays the loving bond between a young girl, and her father who isn’t afraid of bucking gender norms in order to ensure that his daughter grows up smart, strong, and full of self-confidence. KEY SELLING POINTS • Pertinent subject matter, directly relevant to the current dialog about women’s rights and equality. • Warm tone, and straight-forward prose help to display the strong fatherdaughter relationship. • A modern, positive take on gender roles that young parents will appreciate and young children will find enlightening. • Currently few books depicting male feminism. ISBN 13: 9781576878736, 32pp h/b, £14.99 Published by POW! Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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MAGICIAN’S SECRET, THE Hyman, Zachary & Bluhm, Joe
Charlie loves when Grandpa comes to babysit because he always brings his magical imagination. Grandpa was a magician who knows the most amazing tricks; he can pull a rabbit from a hat and make a coin disappear. But what Charlie loves most are his wonderful adventure stories, and they all begin with something his grandfather has saved in his Magic Story Chest. Charlie’s parents, though, aren’t too sure they like Grandpa’s stories and warn Charlie that they’re just ‘tall tales.’ What is Charlie to believe? KEY SELLING POINTS • At the heart of this book are positive messages about what you can achieve when you believe in yourself. • Joe Bluhm is the artist behind the Academy Award-winning short film, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. • Zachary Hyman’s profile as a beloved Canadian hockey player continues to grow. • Grandpa’s daring exploits make for exciting and fun stories of adventure. • Illustrates the value of our grandparents’ wisdom and of storytelling as a way to understanding ourselves. ISBN 13: 9781770498945, 40pp h/b, £14.99 Published by TUNDRA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Children’s Books - KS3
GREGORY AND THE GARGOYLES #3
Filippi, Denis-Pierre & Cambo, Silvio
Young Adult Fiction
SUFFERING TREE, THE Cosimano, Elle
Tori Burns and her family left D.C. for claustrophobic Chaptico, Maryland, after suddenly inheriting a house under mysterious circumstances. That inheritance puts her at odds with the entire town, especially Jesse Slaughter and his family. As the suspicious looks and muttered accusations of her neighbours build, so does the pressure inside her, and Tori returns to the pattern of self-harm that landed her in a hospital back in D.C. It all comes to a head one night when, to Tori’s shock, she witnesses a young man claw his way out of a grave under the gnarled oak in her new backyard. KEY SELLING POINTS • Elle Cosimano’s Nearly Gone received many glowing reviews and several awards. • With a strong gothic horror hook and a heartfelt story, The Suffering Tree is truly unique. • Interwoven with a fiercely-written, heart-wrenching historical account that resonates with the present day narrative. • The romance between Tori and Nathaniel is fraught with challenges, that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. ISBN 13: 9781484787502, 368pp p/b, £8.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Young Adult Fiction
CALL OF THE RIFT, THE: FLIGHT
Young Gregory grows unhappy and restless when his father moves the entire family into an old family home in a new neighbourhood. While awake in his bed, a glimmer from the floor attracts Gregory’s attention. He discovers a medallion on which there is a drawing of the great church that sits opposite his new residence. Bullied for being new, and ignored at home, Gregory decides to explore the church and the giant stone statue that rests atop of it. During his visit, the medallion begins to shine intensely and suddenly, Gregory is hurled back to the 17th century! KEY SELLING POINTS • An action-adventure for all fans of fantasy with historical aspects embedded into the story! • More than 120K copies sold in Europe. • Silvio Caboni is well-known in Europe for his work on Disney comic magazines including Mickey Mouse. • The third and much-anticipated instalment in the popular Gregory and the Gargoyles series! ISBN 13: 9781594655845, 152pp h/b, £11.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Seventeen-year-old Kateiko doesn’t want to be Rin anymore - not if it means sacrificing lives to protect the dead. Her only way out is to join another tribe, a oneway trek through the coastal rainforest. In a region tainted by prejudice and on the brink of civil war, she has to decide what’s worth dying - or killing - for. KEY SELLING POINTS • Philip Pullman meets Avatar in a new sword-andsorcery fantasy series. • A stunning debut YA fantasy in which a rebellious and reckless teen heroine must face a world coming unstitched. • The Call of the Rift: Flight is the first in a 5-book series, for fans of Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen series. • Swaps castles with cabins, and medieval Europe with lush rainforest and mountains. ISBN 13: 9781770413542, 360pp h/b, £12.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Young Adult Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
PICTURE US IN THE LIGHT Gilbert, Kelly Loy
Danny Cheng has always known his parents have secrets. But when he discovers a taped-up box in his father’s closet filled with old letters and a file on a powerful Silicon Valley family, he realises there’s much more to his family’s past than he ever imagined. As Danny digs deeper, he uncovers a secret that disturbs the foundations of his family history and the carefully constructed facade his parents have maintained begins to crumble. 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 • The jaw-dropping beauty of the prose is paired with critical issues of deportation, racism, and sexual identity. • Kelly Loy Gilbert’s is an award-winning novelist, her debut, Conviction, was an ALA Morris Award Finalist. • The tension - and pure, redemptive love - between best friends Danny and Harry will wreak pure emotional havoc. • The epic, wrenching story of Danny’s family history plays out on a global stage, inclusive of mind-blowing twists. • The sophisticated yet accessible literary storytelling will have the same adult crossover appeal as other YA hits. ISBN 13: 9781484726020, 368pp h/b, £14.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Waller, Jae
REBEL WITH A CUPCAKE Mainwaring, Anna
Jesobel Jones is bold and brash, the daughter of a hand model and a washed-up rock star. Jess sees no need to apologise for her rambling house, her imperfect family, her single status... or her weight. Jess is who she is. She makes her own cupcakes and she eats them, too. No regrets. That is, until Own Clothes Day rolls around at school. Jess and her friends dedicate the requisite hours of planning to their outfits. But a wardrobe malfunction leaves Jess with a pair of leggings split open at the worst spot, and a mean girl calling her the one thing that’s never bothered her before: fat. KEY SELLING POINTS • Debut author Anna Mainwaring is a teacher by day, and her understanding of teenage life shines through on every page. • Rebel with a Cupcake is laugh-out-loud funny, and captures teen girl life with all its ironies and contradictions. • Explores important questions around body image, fat shaming and selfconfidence. • With around 1.6 million people in the UK affected by eating disorders, Rebel with a Cupcake, is a prominent book. ISBN 13: 9781525300332, 216pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Young Adult Fiction
Young Adult Fiction
SOMEDAY, SOMEWHERE
YOUR ROBOT DOG WILL DIE
Dominique is a high school junior from gritty Trenton, where she and her mom are barely getting by. Ben is a musical prodigy from the Upper East Side, a violinist at a top conservatory with obsessive talent and a brilliant future. When Dom’s class is taken to hear a concert at Carnegie Hall, she expects to be bored out of her mind. But then she sees the boy in the front row playing violin like his life depends on it - and she is transfixed. Each sees something in the other that promises to complete them.
In the mid-21st century, dogs are all but extinct. An experiment gone awry caused every canine on Earth to become hyperintelligent. Now the only surviving dogs are relegated to a sanctuary off the coast of Florida: Dog Island. There, they are studied in a wild, feral, and protected state. And there, too, their robot replacements are tested before being sold for mass consumption. Seventeen-year-old Nano Miller was born and bred on Dog Island, where ife has been mostly wonderful except for annual heartbreak, when another robot dog is torn from her arms and replaced with the latest model.
Champion, Lindsay
KEY SELLING POINTS • Alternating perspectives and an unreliable narrator create suspense and momentum, romance and heartbreak. • Lindsay Champion’s deep roots in theatre and music are evident on every page. • Structured like a sonata with hints of West Side Story, Someday, Somewhere, hits all the right notes. • Explores the prominent theme of mental illness in an engaging and heart-felt way. ISBN 13: 9781525300424, 280pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Greenwood, Arin
KEY SELLING POINTS • Arin Greenwood is The Huffington Post’s former animal welfare editor and a fixture in the animal rights movement. • A Marley and Me-style tear jerker crossed with Hoot’s animal rights message. • Features two quirky, charming protagonists and their pet, effectively pitting technology versus mankind and nature. ISBN 13: 9781616958398, 208pp h/b, £14.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Young Adult Fiction
ZENN DIAGRAM
Art
BORDER BANG
Brant, Wendy
Eva Walker is a seventeen-year-old math genius. And if that doesn’t do wonders for her popularity, there’s another thing that makes it even worse: when she touches people, she sees a vision of their emotions. She can read a person’s fears and anxieties, their secrets and loves... Then, Zenn walks into her life and she is instantly drawn to him, even more so, when she realises that he is the only one who is immune to her gift. When she discovers the history that links them though, the truth threatens to tear the two apart.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Provides coping methods for teenagers who feel alienated from their peers and have trouble dealing with emotions. • Accurate knowledge of maths as author has strong interest in mathematics, symmetry in particular. • Readers will swoon over Zenn and connect instantly with Eva, the most fully drawn prodigy in teen fiction today. ISBN 13: 9781525300264, 328pp p/b, £8.99 Published by KIDS CAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Young Adult Fiction
UNEARTHLY THINGS
Gutierrez, Jorge R. & Del Toro, Guillermo (intro)
Border Bang is a passionate love letter to the Tijuana, Mexico, and US border, documenting the bootleg artefacts sold to locals and tourists alike. Raised in Tijuana, Gutierrez crossed the border to attend school. He was dazzled by the objects being sold, creating alternative narratives to the cartoon characters and celebrity portraits that he saw. Border Bang is a reflection of his childhood narrative, using images from Mickey Mouse to Tupac Shakur to convey the reflections and meditations of global events as witnessed by the border, exploring his love affair with Mexican pop and folk culture. KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores the objects sold at the Tiajuana/US border and their unique blend of Mexican folklore and American pop culture. • The first book from Jorge R. Gutierrez, director of the animated film The Book of Life (2014). • Features known cultural icons such as Pikachu, Transformers, Ninja Turtles, Bowie, Prince and many more. • Also includes Mexican icons like Pancho Villa, Frida Kalho, Selena and more. • Bilingual text in English and Spanish. ISBN 13: 9782374950419, 188pp h/b, £20.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Gagnon, Michelle
After losing her parents in a tragic accident, surfer girl Janie Mason is forced to trade the sunny beaches of Hawaii for the cold fog of San Francisco. She’s never even met her new guardians, the Rochesters - an old money family who relish being pillars of high society. Janie feels hopelessly out of place in their world. Nicholas is the only Rochester who treats her with anything resembling kindness - but he’s only six. When she strikes up a friendship with Daniel, a fellow surfer, it feels like things might finally be improving. But something isn’t right in the Rochester mansion...
KEY SELLING POINTS • Each chapter heading is an excerpt from Jane Eyre. • A perfect newcomer to YA Retellings-of-Classics in the vein of the bestselling Dorothy Must Die and Cinder. • Will appeal to fans of Kim Liggett (Blood and Salt), Kara Thomas (The Darkest Corners), and Kendare Blake. • Michelle Gagnon has numerous accolades, with previous success as a writer of both YA and adult thrillers. ISBN 13: 9781616958756, 288pp p/b, £9.99 Published by SOHO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Art
BORDER BANG: POSTCARDS Guitierrez, Jorge R.
30 deluxe postcards. Border Bang is a passionate love letter to the Tijuana, Mexico, and US border, documenting the bootleg artefacts sold to locals and tourists alike. Raised in Tijuana, Gutierrez crossed the border to attend school. He was dazzled by the objects being sold, creating alternative narratives to the cartoon characters and celebrity portraits that he saw. Border Bang is a reflection of his childhood narrative, using images from Mickey Mouse to Tupac Shakur to convey the reflections and meditations of global events as witnessed by the border, exploring his love affair with Mexican pop and folk culture. KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores the objects sold at the Tiajuana/US border and their unique blend of Mexican folklore and American pop culture. • From Jorge R. Gutierrez, director of the animated film The Book of Life (2014). • Also available: Border Bang (Cernunnos, 2017), with an introduction by Guillermo del Toro. ISBN 13: 9782374950426, 30pp postcards, £18.99 Published by CERNUNNOS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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Art
SIGNAL:06
Photography
TRAVELS WITH WALT DISNEY
A Journal of International Political Graphics & Culture MacPhee, Josh & Dunn, Alec
Latest in the series dedicated to documenting and sharing compelling graphics, art projects, and cultural movements of international resistance and liberation struggles. Artists and cultural workers have been at the centre of upheavals and revolts the world over, from the painters and poets in the Paris Commune to the poster-makers and street-theatre performers of the Occupy movement. Signal brings these artists and their work to a new audience, digging deep through our common history to unearth their images and stories. KEY SELLING POINTS • Signal is an on-going book series dedicated to compelling graphics and art projects of resistance struggles. • Featuring work from a wide range of artists, from all over the world and translated from dozens of languages. • Includes political posters, fine art, comics, murals, street art and documentation of performance art. • Signal will also appeal to those interested in street art and subculture. ISBN 13: 9781629633879, 176pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Art
WHAT WOULD ANYTHING BE WITHOUT EVERYTHING ELSE Matt Olson
What Would Everything Be Without Everything Else presents a fascinating tour through the thought process of a renowned and acclaimed contemporary designer, Matt Olson. By sharing the excitement and energy contained in knowledge and celebrating the living aspects of encounters with the past, a map like none other emerges. While history typically shows one action influencing the next, Olson’s modes of thinking are anything but linear, and What Would Everything Be Without Everything Else provides a constellation of the references Olson routinely pulls from. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fascinating tour through the thought process of renowned and acclaimed contemporary designer Matt Olson. • The work of Olson’s design firm has been shown internationally. • Olson’s design firm’s work is in the permanent collection at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. • Olson has been covered by NYT, The Wall Street Journal, Wallpaper, Surface and many major art publications. ISBN 13: 9781576877814, 200pp p/b, £20.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Art
YOUR ART WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE Pickens, Beth
Writing in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, Beth Pickens reminds burgeoning artists that their work is more important now than ever, and advises on fostering creativity, sustaining an innovative practice, and navigating institutional funding as an individual. Partially a self-help book, partially a political manifesto, Pickens combines practical advice for those seeking out a creative career while contextualising it for the current time.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Part self-help book, part political manifesto Your Art Will Save Your Life offers practical information and guidance. • Art and the role of the artist in society are more important than ever in increasingly uncertain times. • Emphasises the emotional and spiritual components of artmaking. • Draws from historical instances where art has been a tool of resistance. • A candid and encouraging guidebook about creating art as political upheaval, censorship, and oppression become normal. ISBN 13: 9781936932290, 136pp p/b, £12.99 Published by THE FEMINIST PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
A Photographic Voyage Around the World Kurtti, Jeff In Travels with Walt Disney: A Photographic Voyage Around the World, seldom-seen and never-beforepublished photographs are showcased along with eyewitness recollections and enlightening anecdotes, arranged into a one-of-a-kind travel journal as if Walt himself might have documented these exciting excursions in one special place to keep the memories alive and to share with readers.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The Disney Editions title embodying a faux-journal concept, A Disney Sketchbook, has netted 26,711 units at $50. • Travels with Walt Disney will take its best attributes and create a smaller volume with a specific focus. • Kurtti is working with outlets like the Walt Disney Archives, to create the best volume possible about Walt’s travels. • Perfect for Disney fans and those interested in animation! ISBN 13: 9781484737682, 160pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Photography
STATUES OF CENTRAL PARK, THE
Eding, June & Astrom, Catarina
Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States with 35 million visitors annually and one of the most famous sightseeing spots in New York. It is maintained by the Central Park Conservancy who oversee the general care of the park including preserving the varied sculptures and monuments erected throughout. The Statues of Central Park highlights these sculptures and monuments in one spectacular photography collection complete with short descriptions detailing the history, description, and any interesting anecdote of the statue. KEY SELLING POINTS • These visually stunning photographs capture the statues and monuments of Central Park up close. • Also highlights the breathtaking beauty of Central Park. • A beautiful gift book and a great conversation starter. ISBN 13: 9781578265411, 128pp h/b, £20.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Photography
COCOONS
Steinhauer, Peter
Since 1993, Peter Steinhauer has documented the many facets of Asian culture, with a keen eye for architecture, urban landscape and man-made structures and environments. On his first visit to Hong Kong in 1994, arriving at the old Kai Tak International Airport, Steinhauer noticed a very large structure encaged in bamboo and swathed in yellow material standing out beneath a canopy of clouds, glowing against the monochromatic, urban skyline. Hong Kong is the final stronghold of the bamboo scaffolders who once practiced their trade at construction sites throughout Asia. KEY SELLING POINTS • A classic photo book concept of focusing on one photographer’s niche interest and multi-year passion. • A unique experience seeing the culmination of Steinhauer’s stunningly detailed efforts in print. • Perfect for those with interest in Asian culture, Hong Kong, and urban city life. ISBN 13: 9781576878804, 128pp h/b, £55.00 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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Photography
DETROIT NOCTURNE
Jordano, Dave & Irvine, Karen
In many rust-belt cities like Detroit, people’s lives often hang in the balance as neighbourhoods support and provide for each other through job creation, ad hoc community involvement, moral and spiritual support, and a well-honed Do-It-Yourself attitude. With all the media attention about Detroit’s rebirth and revival, it is important to note that many neighbourhoods throughout the city have managed to survive against the odds for years, relying on local merchants and businesses that operate on a cash only basis who have stuck it out through decades of economic decline. These nocturnal images offer a chance to view the locations in an unfamiliar light and offer a moment of quiet and calm reflection. KEY SELLING POINTS • Beautifully printed photographs depicting a deserted Detroit. • The multiple stories of Detroit’s condition have been in the news regularly over the past 20 years. • Jordano’s two books combine to make an excellent contemporary documentation of Detroit’s resilient community. ISBN 13: 9781576878705, 96pp h/b, £33.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Photography
NEW YORK PIGEON, THE Behind the Feathers Garn, Andrew; Rueb, Emily S. & McMahon, Rita
The result of eight years of passionate inquiry is a photographic study of the birds’ power and allure (as seen on the cover of New York magazine and the New York Times). The dramatic, hyper-real individual studio portraits capture the personalities, expressiveness, glorious feather iridescence and deeply hued eyes. High-speed strobe photography illustrates pigeons’ graceful flight and dramatic wing movements (as featured in Audubon magazine). KEY SELLING POINTS • There is a large prospective audience, both domestic and international who love pigeons. • There is curiosity in the bird that people interact with every day but can’t observe close-up. • Pigeon ‘control’ is met with opposition in Europe and South Asia, where caring for pigeons is a religious ritual. • No bird or photography book on the market is as compelling in its scope and presentation. ISBN 13: 9781576878699, 144pp h/b, £24.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Photography
UNDER MY WINDOW
Safdie, Michal & Shavit, Ari
Perched up on a hill in the old city of Jerusalem, along the fragile border between the Jewish and Muslim Quarters, is the home of Michal Ronnen Safdie. Facing East, it overlooks the Western Wall precinct, the Dome of the Rock, and the Al-Aqsa mosque. To the North unfolds the Muslim Quarter with Mt. Scopus in the skyline; to the West, the Holy Sepulcher Church and the Christian Quarter... The photographs capture private and personal moments, as well as ritual events side by side with seeming normality hinting at the social and political forces that shape life in Jerusalem. KEY SELLING POINTS • Safdie’s daily vantage point is truly extraordinary to gaze upon all the diversity that modern Jerusalem has to offer. • Readers/viewers will relish the chance to witness from Safdie’s window the variety from the comfort of their own homes. • A unique perspective on Jerusalem that showcases the mixture of people that are able to enjoy the city. • A prominent book for the current climate that demonstrates how people of all cultures and religions can come together. ISBN 13: 9781576878712, 108pp p/b, £33.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Photography
UNDER MY WINDOW LIMITED EDITION
Safdie, Michal & Shavit, Ari
Perched up on a hill in the old city of Jerusalem, along the fragile border between the Jewish and Muslim Quarters, is the home of Michal Ronnen Safdie. Facing East, it overlooks the Western Wall precinct, the Dome of the Rock, and the Al-Aqsa mosque. To the North unfolds the Muslim Quarter with Mt. Scopus in the skyline; to the West, the Holy Sepulcher Church and the Christian Quarter... The photographs capture private and personal moments, as well as ritual events side by side with seeming normality hinting at the social and political forces that shape life in Jerusalem. KEY SELLING POINTS • Safdie’s daily vantage point is truly extraordinary to gaze upon all the diversity that modern Jerusalem has to offer. • Readers/viewers will relish the chance to witness from Safdie’s window the variety from the comfort of their own homes. • A unique perspective on Jerusalem that showcases the mixture of people that are able to enjoy the city. • A prominent book for the current climate that demonstrates how people of all cultures and religions can come together. ISBN 13: 9781576878729, 108pp h/b, £75.00 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Photographic Techniques
BALD EAGLES IN THE WILD A Visual Essay of America’s National Bird Rich,Jeffrey
The majestic Bald Eagle was adopted in 1792 as America’s official bird. It has historically been a symbol of freedom and patriotism in the United States of America, and for good reason. The bird is associated with authority and has a fierce beauty that speaks to those who look upon it. Today, the Bald Eagle is a protected species. Once on the brink of extinction, it is currently enjoying a comeback.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Wildlife and bird photography specialist Jeffrey Rich shares rare insights into the life of the Bald Eagle. • Readers will marvel over images of the birds mid-flight, nesting with their young, and capturing prey. • Perfect for those interested in animals, in particular birds, nature and photographic techniques. ISBN 13: 9781682033289, 128pp p/b, £17.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Photographic Techniques
SHOOT WORLD-CLASS IPHONE PHOTOS Up Your Game with Pro Techniques, Apps, and More Barbin, Justin
Justin Barbin is a world-class photographer whose images, captured around the globe, have appeared in advertising campaigns for Nike and Gillette, as well as in editorial stories for People Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and Huffington Post. Yet, when he’s exploring the streets of a new city or wandering the terrain of a foreign land, you’ll often find him using the same camera most of us use to snap simple selfies: an iPhone. KEY SELLING POINTS • Approach your iPhone photography more creatively. • Understand the hardware of your iPhone’s camera and the apps to control it. • Get better results when photographing any subject - from landscape to portraits. ISBN 13: 9781682033265, 128pp p/b, £17.99 Published by AMHERST MEDIA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Video Game Art
LEGEND OF ZELDA ENCYCLOPEDIA, THE
Theatre & Plays
COMEDY OF ERRORS, THE The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William & Dolan, Frances E. (ed.)
Nintendo
A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more, including an exclusive interview with Series Producer, Eiji Aonuma! This, the last of The Goddess Collection trilogy, which includes Hyrule Historia and Art & Artifacts, is a treasure trove of explanations and information about every aspect of The Legend of Zelda universe! KEY SELLING POINTS • The final art book based on the Legend of Zelda series is an exhaustive guide to the entire franchise. • Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (Dark Horse, also available from Turnaround) has sold over 750,000 copies worldwide. • Traces the history of the Zelda videogames for the past 30 years. • Features rare development sketches of fan-favourite characters, items, and enemies. • The other two Zelda art books are also available from Turnaround, as well as a Zelda Encyclopedia limited edition. ISBN 13: 9781506706382, 336pp h/b, £33.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21stcentury by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and theatre professionals alike. KEY SELLING POINTS • Designed by illustrator Manuja Waldia, these vibrant new covers offer a modern take on Shakespeare. • The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002. • The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century. • The texts in this series have been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars. ISBN 13: 9780143132233, 128pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN CLASSICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Video Game Art
LEGEND OF ZELDA ENCYCLOPEDIA LIMITED EDITION, THE Nintendo
A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more, including an exclusive interview with Series Producer, Eiji Aonuma! This, the last of The Goddess Collection trilogy, which includes Hyrule Historia and Art & Artifacts, is a treasure trove of explanations and information about every aspect of The Legend of Zelda universe! KEY SELLING POINTS • The final art book based on the Legend of Zelda series is an exhaustive guide to the entire franchise. • Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (Dark Horse, also available from Turnaround) has sold over 750,000 copies worldwide. • Traces the history of the Zelda videogames for the past 30 years. • Features rare development sketches of fan-favourite characters, items, and enemies. • The other two Zelda art books are also available from Turnaround, as well as a Zelda Encyclopedia limited edition. ISBN 13: 9781506707402, 336pp h/b, £66.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Theatre & Plays
CORIOLANUS The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William & Crewe, Jonathan (ed.)
This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21stcentury by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and theatre professionals alike. KEY SELLING POINTS • Designed by illustrator Manuja Waldia, these vibrant new covers offer a modern take on Shakespeare. • The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002. • The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century. • The texts in this series have been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars. ISBN 13: 9780143132271, 192pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN CLASSICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Film
RENEGADE WESTERNS Movies That Shot Down Frontier Myths Grant, Kevin & Hodgkiss, Clark
The western is America’s definitive contribution to cinema, a bullet-spattered blueprint for the nation’s image of itself and its place in the world. To watch a western is to witness the birth of a nation, overseen by square-jawed sheriffs and steel-nerved gunfighters, armed with six-guns and a clear moral vision. Their victories against outlaws and Indians were proof that might was right - so long as it was in the correct hands. Renegade Westerns shows the shadowy side of this picture, where heroes behaved like villains, where Indians were not always the savages we’d been led to expect. KEY SELLING POINTS • Showcases old and modern icons like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood to Johnny Depp and Michael Fassbender. • Over 100 films are discussed, from the hidden depths of High Noon and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. • Includes skewed biopics of Billy the Kid and Jesse James, acid westerns and Cold War parables. • Showing 70 years of movie-making, with a double-barrelled blast of Tarantino: Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight. ISBN 13: 9781903254936, 400pp p/b, £24.99 Published by FAB PRESS LIMITED Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Theatre & Plays
HENRY VI, PART I The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William & Montgomery, William (ed.)
This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21stcentury by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and theatre professionals alike. KEY SELLING POINTS • Designed by illustrator Manuja Waldia, these vibrant new covers offer a modern take on Shakespeare. • The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002. • The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century. • The texts in this series have been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars. ISBN 13: 9780143132257, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by PENGUIN CLASSICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Music
HENRY VIII
FAR AND WIDE
The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William & Crewe, Jonathan (ed.)
Bring That Horizon to Me! Peart, Neil
This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21st-century by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and theatre professionals alike. KEY SELLING POINTS • Designed by illustrator Manuja Waldia, these vibrant new covers offer a modern take on Shakespeare. • The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002. • The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century. • The texts in this series have been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars. ISBN 13: 9780143132264, 176pp p/b, £8.99 Published by PENGUIN CLASSICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
In May 2015, Rush embarked on their 40th anniversary tour, R40. For the band and their fans, R40 was a celebration and, perhaps, a farewell. But for Neil Peart, each tour is more than just a string of concerts, it’s an opportunity to explore backroads near and far on his BMW motorcycle. This third volume in Peart’s illustrated travel series shares all-new tales that transport the reader across North America and through memories of 50 years of playing drums. KEY SELLING POINTS • For the first time, Peart includes new stories that have not previously appeared on his blog. • One of ECW’s all-time bestselling titles is Peart’s Ghost Rider, and Clockwork Angels is a New York Times bestseller. • Far and Away (ECW, 2011), Neil’s first full-colour book in this format, sold over 20k copies. • Includes Peart’s never-before-seen personal family and tour photos - a musthave for every Rush fan. • Rush are one of the most popular Canadian bands in the UK. ISBN 13: 9781770414419, 304pp p/b, £15.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Theatre & Plays
Music
LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST
NEVER-ENDING PRESENT, THE
The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William & Holland, Peter (ed.)
The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip Barclay, Michael
This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21st-century by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and theatre professionals alike. KEY SELLING POINTS • Designed by illustrator Manuja Waldia, these vibrant new covers offer a modern take on Shakespeare. • The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002. • The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century. • The texts in this series have been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars. ISBN 13: 9780143132226, 160pp p/b, £6.99 Published by PENGUIN CLASSICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Theatre & Plays
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, THE The Pelican Shakespeare Shakespeare, William & Rose, Mary Beth (ed.)
This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21st-century by editors Stephen Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and theatre professionals alike. KEY SELLING POINTS • Designed by illustrator Manuja Waldia, these vibrant new covers offer a modern take on Shakespeare. • The Pelican Shakespeare series has sold almost 2 million copies since its last update in 2002. • The new series design will make sure these texts feel up-to-date well into the 21st century. • The texts in this series have been prepared by an all-star cast of leading Shakespeare scholars. ISBN 13: 9780143132240, 208pp p/b, £7.99 Published by PENGUIN CLASSICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
In the first print biography of the Tragically Hip, Michael Barclay talks to dozens of the band’s peers and friends about not just the Hip’s music but about the opening bands, the American albatross, the band’s role in Canadian culture, and Gord Downie’s role in reconciliation with Indigenous people. When Downie announced he had terminal cancer and decided to take the Hip on the road one more time, the tour became another Terry Fox moment; this time, Canadians got to witness an embattled hero reach the finish line. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Hip has 171K Twitter followers, 402K Facebook fans, and 86.5K Instagram followers. • More than 11 million Canadians watched what was likely the final Tragically Hip show on August 20, 2016. • Nine of their fourteen studio albums have hit number 1 on the music charts, and the band has won 14 Juno Awards. • The long-awaited, one and only biography of The Tragically Hip. • Contains extensive, exclusive interviews with peers, producers, and friends of the band, and a section of colour photos. ISBN 13: 9781770414365, 380pp h/b, £19.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Fashion & Style
DROP
Hawes, Byron
There is an entire culture surrounding these launches, or ‘drops’. Streetwear aficionados travel intercontinentally to attend them, almost like concerts, and wear their rarest shoes and gear, flexing for each other while chatting, comparing, and hoping to cop one-time only limited pieces. Kids rock grails and geek out, like an OG subreddit come to life. These lines comprise some of the most interesting fashion events in the world, and are fast becoming streetwear’s equivalent of the fashion shows that haute ateliers host each year at fashion weeks in Paris, New York, Milan, and beyond. KEY SELLING POINTS • All of the brands featured in this book have deeply passionate fans. • While not being household names, the cult-like appeal of these brands will be widespread. • Hawes founded the underground design magazine The Apres Garde, and has already penned several books on design. ISBN 13: 9781576878781, 176pp h/b, £37.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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Popular Culture
Writer’s Guide
WALT DISNEY’S ULTIMATE INVENTOR
READER OVER YOUR SHOULDER, THE
The Genius of Ub Iwerks Iwerks, Don
A Handbook for Writers of English Prose Graves, Robert & Hodge, Alan
Beginning with the creation of the Mickey Mouse cartoons, the Walt Disney Studio established an early reputation as being a technical leader in Hollywood. But Walt Disney didn’t do it alone. He frequently relied on the counsel, expertise, and creativity of a kindred spirit, lifelong friend, and fellow virtuoso: Ub Iwerks. The high standard set by Walt and Ub continues to inspire artists and technicians within The Walt Disney Company as they explore new avenues of quality entertainment. This is a one-ofa-kind tribute to an extraordinary man and an outstanding career. KEY SELLING POINTS • Disney Legend Don Iwerks is the son of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks. • Visually engaging Biographies are popular with the public with a strong track record of titles being sold. • Perfect for Walt Disney fans who want to know more about the company as a whole. ISBN 13: 9781484743379, 224pp h/b, £50.00 Published by DISNEY EDITIONS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Popular Culture
MOST DRAMATIC EVER: THE BACHELOR pop classics #9 Showler, Suzannah
When it debuted in 2002, The Bachelor raised the stakes of first-wave reality television, offering the ultimate prize: true love. Since then, thrice yearly, dozens of camera-ready young-and-eligibles have vied for affection (and roses) in front of a devoted audience of millions. In this funny, insightful examination of the world’s favourite romance-factory, Suzannah Showler explores the contradictions that are key to the franchise’s genius, longevity, and power and parses what this means for both modern love and modern America. KEY SELLING POINTS • Explores hot-topic discussion points, including sex, the show’s problem with race, and feminism. • The most recent season premiere of The Bachelor had 6.56 million viewers and The Bachelorette had 5.68 million. • High-profile fans of The Bachelor franchise include Roxane Gay, Jennifer Lawrence, Anna Kendrick and Ellen DeGeneres. • Suzannah Showler’s essays and criticism have appeared in Buzzfeed and Slate, and she has 1.2K Twitter followers. ISBN 13: 9781770413924, 140pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ECW PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
First published in 1947, The Reader Over Your Shoulder remains required reading for anyone who wants to write more clearly and artfully. Here editor Alan Hodge and author Robert Graves tells the reader to write as if ‘a crowd of prospective readers were looking over their shoulder’, anticipating possible questions and criticisms. They identifies the most common blunders writers make and lay out 41 principles showing how to avoid them. Their insights are as fresh as they were 70 years ago, and indispensable to writers of English prose. KEY SELLING POINTS • A long awaited reprint of a classic and relevant guide for writers by lauded author Robert Graves. • Identifies the common mistakes writers make and offers 41 principles showing how they can be avoided. • Indispensable to every kind of writer, from fiction writers to journalists to essayists to students. • More people than ever before are writing blogs or Internet content, making this guide incredibly relevant today. ISBN 13: 9781609807337, 290pp p/b, £13.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Writer’s Guide
DRAFT NO. 4 On the Writing Process McPhee, John
Draft No. 4 is a master class on the writer’s craft. John McPhee shares insights he has gathered over his long career, and has refined while teaching at Princeton University, where he has nurtured some of the most highly regarded writers of our time. He discusses structure, diction and tone, observing that ‘readers are not supposed to notice the structure. It is meant to be about as visible as someone’s bones.’ This book is a vivid depiction of the writing process, from reporting to drafting to revising - and revising and revising.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Pulitzer prize-winning John McPhee is a hugely well-respected writer and teacher. • His books have received praise from The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews and the Wall Street Journal amongst others. • A long-awaited guide to writing long-form nonfiction. • Whilst there are many writing guides for fiction there are relatively few for non-fiction. ISBN 13: 9781925603651, 208pp p/b, £12.99 Published by TEXT PUBLISHING COMPANY Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Folklore, Myth & Legend
FOLKLORE GALORE Folk Practices From Long Ago Ayre, Sylvester
How to Know One’s Future Spouse: In order to experience a premonition of whomsoever one’s future spouse will be, it is advised by folk ‘mystics’ of old, that the seeker should eat an extra-large mouthful of salted codfish just before retiring to sleep, on any chosen night. The seeker, also, should not drink water after having eaten the salted codfish, despite the upsurge of thirst that is expected to come before he / she goes to sleep. KEY SELLING POINTS • Humorous and informative, this book captures the folklore, myths & beliefs of ‘old time Jamaica’. • The author, now deceased, has also written Bush Doctor, a successful book which is still in demand fifteen years later. • Perfect for those that enjoy folklore, myths and legends, including Jamaican culture. ISBN 13: 9789768245519, 70pp p/b, £7.99 Published by LMH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Literary Criticism
HISTORICAL NOIR Forshaw, Barry
It’s one of the most successful and surprising of phenomena in the entire crime fiction genre detectives (and proto-detectives) solving crimes in earlier eras. There is now an army of historical sleuths operating from the mean streets of ancient Rome to the Cold War era of the 1950s. KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest thrilling edition in Barry Forshaw’s well received and informative Noir series. • Offers a unique perspective on historical crime fiction from one of the UK’s leading experts on crime fiction and film. • Historical crime fiction is a hugely popular genre nowadays. ISBN 13: 9780857301352, 192pp p/b, £9.99 Published by POCKET ESSENTIALS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Biography & Memoir
Biography & Memoir
RUNNING WITH RAVEN
KEITH ROWE
The Amazing Story of One Man, His Passion and the Community He Inspired Huttenbach, Laura Lee
The Room Extended Olewnick, Brian & Rowe, Keith
In 1975, Robert ‘Raven’ Kraft made a New Year’s Resolution to run eight miles on Miami’s South Beach each evening. Over 125,000 miles and seven hurricanes later, he has not missed one sunset - and he has changed the lives of thousands who have run with him. Among them is author Laura Lee ‘White Lightning’ Huttenbach, who has logged over a thousand miles of Raven Runs. Here she explores the stories of dozens of others about why they started running with Raven - and why they keep coming back. KEY SELLING POINTS • Similar to Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand with its inspirational message - don’t give up, and help others along the way. • A documentary about Raven’s remarkable story is being directed by Mary Beth Koeth. • Includes 16 pages of colour photos. ISBN 13: 9780806538433, 256pp p/b, £13.99 Published by CITADEL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Biography & Memoir
In London, in the fall of 1965, a group of four musicians dissatisfied with the constrictions they had encountered in the British jazz scene, came together with a highly thought-out agenda to revolutionise the way music was created, rejecting rules firmly in place then (and still today) among even the most forward-looking of musicians: no repertoire, no fear of silence, 100% improvised. Keith Rowe was one of the founding members. Over 12 years in the making and via exhaustive research and interviews Brian Olewnick has traced Rowe’s life from childhood to the present. KEY SELLING POINTS • For close to 50 years Keith Rowe and the other members of AMM have always been reluctant to discuss themselves. • Olewnick finally got unparalleled first-hand access to the group Rowe to fill an important chapter in music history. • Olewnick is one of the world’s foremost experts and bloggers about improvised and electro-acoustic music. ISBN 13: 9781576878644, 500pp h/b, £24.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
GUY DEBORD
Jappe, Anselm; Nicholson-Smith, Donald & Clark, T.J.
This is the first and best intellectual biography of Guy Debord, prime mover of the Situationist International (1957-1972) and author of The Society of the Spectacle, perhaps the seminal book of the May 1968 uprising in France. Anselm Jappe offers a powerful corrective to the continual attempts to incorporate Debord’s theoretical work into French theory. Jappe focuses, to the contrary, on Debord’s debt to the Hegelian-Marxist tradition, to Karl Korsch and Georg Lukacs, and more generally to left-Marxist currents of council communism. KEY SELLING POINTS • Guy Debord has been translated into many languages. • This PM reprint edition benefits from a new author’s preface and a bibliographical update. • A clear-headed account... far and away the best we have so far.’ - Times Literary Supplement ISBN 13: 9781629634494, 224pp p/b, £19.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Biography & Memoir
THE ART OF THE WASTED DAY Hampl, Patricia
Modern life only seems to become increasingly hectic and stressful, as we try to cram more into each day. In her sparkling new book, acclaimed author Patricia Hampl argues for the necessity of daydreaming and leisure in our over-amped lives. The job of being human, Hampl suggests, is getting lost in thought, and only leisure can safeguard reflection. The Art of the Wasted Day is a timely, compelling, beautifully written celebration of the purpose and appeal of letting go.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Hampl is an elegant stylist who writes with great precision and wry humour; her prose is rich with image and meaning. • This book taps into a need we all have for reverie and retreat. • Four of Hampl’s previous books were named ‘Notable Books of the Year’ by the New York Times Book Review. ISBN 13: 9780525429647, 288pp h/b, £21.99 Published by VIKING PRESS USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Biography & Memoir
SOLDIER’S STORY, A Revolutionary Writings by a New Afrikan Anarchist Balagoon, Kuwasi; Meyer, Matt & Kersplebedeb, Karl
Combining anarchism with Black nationalism, Balagoon broke the rules of sexual and political conformity, and took up arms against the white supremacist State. Never shying away from developing his own criticisms of the weaknesses within the movements, his eloquent trial statements and political writings, as much as his poetry and excerpts from his prison letters, are all testimony to a sharp and iconoclastic revolutionary who was willing to make hard choices and fully accept the consequences. KEY SELLING POINTS • A revised edition, including several documents absent from previous editions and never before published. • Contains Balagoon’s own writing as well as contributions by those who knew or were by touched him. • With an essay by Akinyele Umoja and discussion of the significance of Balagoon’s life and thoughts today. ISBN 13: 9781629633770, 272pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
True Crime
THE SCAM HUNTER Undercover with the World’s Most Extreme Scams, Criminals and Gangs Woodman, Conor
Curious about the modern love affair with criminal personalities, Scam City investigator Conor Woodman spent four years undercover, exploring the hidden depths of dynamic cities across the globe. The Scam Hunter takes us through the lawless backstreets of cities as diverse as Mumbai, Bogota, New Orleans, Barcelona and London. This compelling, shocking account takes us from dice games in steamy southern states to torture in British suburbs, from the sharp end of currency counterfeiting in Buenos Aires to the terrible truth behind antique forgery in the Middle East. A truly hair-raising read. KEY SELLING POINTS • A known author in the financial and crime area. • Author is the presenter of Scam City, now available on Netflix.com. • Global adventure meets crime, politics and money. • Author to appear at Words by the Water 2018 and other UK festivals. ISBN 13: 9781910463826, TBCpp p/b, £8.99 Published by SEPTEMBER PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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True Crime
NAME OF DEATH, THE
Social Issues
CONTROL
Cavalcanti, Klester & Caistor, Nicholas (trans)
The powerful true-life story of a Brazilian boy who could have been a fisherman but instead became the biggest professional killer known to the world. Without moralising about mass murderer, The Name of Death attempts to show how such a career can be not so very different from other ordinary working lives. The portrait that emerges in this riveting narrative, based on seven years of phone conversations between Cavalcanti and Santana, is not only that of a man but also that of a country.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Soon to be a major motion picture produced by Fernando Meirelles (City of God, Blindness, The Constant Gardener). • Winner of Brazil’s prestigious Jabuti Prize. • Based on seven years of phone conversations between the author and Julio Santana. • Will appeal not only to true crime fans and those interested in Latin America, but anyone who loves a thrilling story. ISBN 13: 9781609808280, 256pp p/b, £11.99 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
History
SPY IN CANAAN, A How the FBI Used a Famous Photographer to Infiltrate the Civil Rights Movement Perrusquia, Marc
Mkultra, Chemtrails and the Conspiracy to Suppress the Masses Redfern, Nick
The NSA, computer chips, surveillance cameras, search engines, social media and major corporations spy on our every move and try to influence our every decision. Big Ag and Big Pharma sell us food, medication and drink of dubious benefits. The media, fake media and out right propaganda try to tell us what to think. Our every computer key stroke and purchase is exploited.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Trust in the government is at an all-time low, with conspiracies becoming integral to modern pop-culture and politics. • Written by an established author who is an expert on conspiracies, the unexplained, and the paranormal. • Interest in conspiracy theories, and suspicions that something is amiss is at an all-time high. • The stories have been gleaned from first-person accounts and historical documents. • Perfect for political enthusiasts, conspiracy buffs, history readers, paranormal devotees, and true crime fans. ISBN 13: 9781578596386, 400pp p/b, £17.99 Published by VISIBLE INK Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
IT’S TIME TO FIGHT DIRTY How Progressives Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics Faris, David
A Spy in Canaan is the story of Ernest Withers, a photojournalist who extensively covered the civil rights movement from Memphis. His pictures, like the iconic photo of Martin Luther King Jr. riding a recently de-segregated bus, are some of the most famous in history. The story goes much deeper, though, and Withers secretly doubled as an FBI informant while he was shooting iconic pictures that propelled the movement. Marc Perrusquia broke the story of Withers’ secret double life following a long investigation. A Spy in Canaan tells of that extraordinary case. KEY SELLING POINTS • Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic moments of the civil rights movement. • He was also a prolific informant for the FBI; his photos helped identify and surveil the era’s greatest figures. • Nobody knows more about Withers than Perrusquia. It was his investigations that ultimately uncovered this story. • This story of radical politics versus the FBI is filled with secrets and betrayals just now coming to light. • It is perfect reading for our own time of political resistance. ISBN 13: 9781612193410, 336pp h/b, £26.00 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
The American electoral system is clearly failing more horrifically in the 2016 presidential election than ever before. In It’s Time to Fight Dirty, David Faris expands on his popular series for “The Week” to offer party leaders and supporters concrete strategies for lasting political reform - and in doing so lays the groundwork for a more progressive future. With equal parts playful irreverence and persuasive reasoning, It’s Time to Fight Dirty is essential reading as we head toward the 2018 midterms... and beyond. KEY SELLING POINTS • People want desperately to know what they can do to affect change in the next election cycle; Faris has answers. • In addition to making arguments for what needs to happen, this offers concrete steps to take on the individual level. • Light and accessible in tone - will appeal to anyone concerned about the state of American politics. • Taps into the growing concern over the increasing power of right wing politics. ISBN 13: 9781612196954, TBCpp h/b, £22.00 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Social Issues
Politics
AGAINST CHARITY
Wark, Julie & Raventos, Daniel
Charity is not a gift. Gift-giving implies reciprocity, an ongoing relationship. When requital is impossible, the act of giving remains outside mutual ties and charity becomes yet another manifestation of class structure, a sterile one-way act upholding the status quo. Hoovering up all the profits thanks to a weak labour movement, lower taxes, and tax havens, the global elite then turn around and remake the world in their own image with charitable donations that speak more of mean-spiritedness than generosity. KEY SELLING POINTS • Universal Basic Income is an increasingly popular idea on all sides of the political spectrum. • Provocative philosophical argument that challenges mainstream views of charity as a moral good. • Strong arguments in favour of reducing wealth inequality overall, an increasingly urgent global problem. ISBN 13: 9781849353045, 280pp p/b, £13.50 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
DAMNED NATIONS Greed, Guns, Armies, and Aid Nutt, Samantha
Samantha Nutt is one of the most intrepid voices in the humanitarian arena and Damned Nations is a book of uncommon power. Weaving gripping personal experiences with uncompromising and impassioned argument, Nutt dissects war and aid, where humanitarian efforts go wrong, and what can and should be done to bring about a more just world. Drawing from nearly two decades of experiences at the frontline of conflict, Nutt challenges many of the assumptions and orthodoxies surrounding the aid industry. A book that is at once moving, engaging, and insightful. KEY SELLING POINTS • Ideal for fans of Christopher Hedges, Robert Fisk and Christopher Hitchens. • War Child is supported internationally by many well-known figures - this book will utilise this support. • Nutt draws on two decades of experience on the frontline of conflict. ISBN 13: 9780771051449, 240pp p/b, £14.99 Published by SIGNAL Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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STATE OF RESISTANCE What California’s Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Means for America’s Future Pastor, Manuel
Once upon a time, any mention of California triggered unpleasant reminders of Ronald Reagan and right-wing tax revolts, ballot propositions targeting undocumented immigrants, and racist policing that sparked two of the nation’s most devastating riots. In fact, California confronted many of the challenges the rest of the country faces now - decades before the rest of us. Today, California is leading the way on addressing climate change, low-wage work, immigrant integration, over-incarceration, and more. KEY SELLING POINTS • California is increasingly in the news as a trendsetter - the governor has vowed to stand up to Trump. • As professor of sociology at a Californian university, Pastor is uniquely positioned to offer insight about the state. • Pastor regularly speaks at academic and issue-based conferences, and has developed a meaty following. • The book is expertly researched and includes a number of eye-opening charts and graphs. ISBN 13: 9781620973295, 224pp h/b, £17.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Politics
COLLECTIVES IN THE SPANISH REVOLUTION
Leval, Gaston; Richards, Vernon & Garcia-Guirao, Pedro
An history study of the Spanish Revolution bringing together two aspects that are generally difficult to unite - analysis and testimony. Gaston Leval visited the towns and villages of revolutionary Spain where people had opted to live a libertarian communist lifestyle almost without precedent in history, collectivising the land, factories, and social services. Collective in the Spanish Revolution clearly demonstrates that the working class are perfectly capable of running farms, factories, workshops, and health and public services without bosses or managers dictating to them. KEY SELLING POINTS • A fascinating study of working class collectives during the Spanish Revolution. • Based on Leval’s own first-hand experiences, touring towns and villages in revolutionary Spain. • Translated and with a Foreword by Vernon Richards, legendary anarchist, author and editor of Freedom Press. ISBN 13: 9781629634470, 384pp p/b, £23.50 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
YUGOSLAVIA Peace, War, and Dissolution Chomsky, Noam; Dzalto, Davor & Grubacic, Andrej
With numerous articles and interviews, this collection presents a wealth of materials appearing in book form for the first time along with reflections on events twenty-five years after the official end of communist Yugoslavia and the beginning of the war in Bosnia. KEY SELLING POINTS • Noam Chomsky is one of the greatest writers and social critics of our time. • This title collects almost all Chomsky’s work dealing with former Yugoslavia. • It is the 25th anniversary of the end of communist Yugoslavia and the beginning of the Bosnian wars. ISBN 13: 9781629634425, 192pp p/b, £16.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Politics
THE ZAPATISTAS’ DIGNIFIED RAGE The Last Public Speeches of Subcommander Marcos Henck, Nick (trans.) & Gales, Henck
Subcommander Marcos had been a leading spokesperson for the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) from the time of their uprising in 1994. Between 2007 and 2014, he dramatically decreased his public appearances, but increased the depth of his analysis. Since 2007, numerous books have been published about the Zapatistas, but none have been published with English translations of post-2007 speeches or communiques by Marcos. This book collects his speeches and writings from that period, including the May 2014 speech that he declared would be his last before ‘ceasing to exist’. KEY SELLING POINTS • There is a well-established readership for material on and by the Zapatistas and Subcommander Marcos. • First English translation of a consistently popular author. • Solid anti-capitalist and social movement theory that will be of interest to activists and thinkers of all stripes. ISBN 13: 9781849352925, 280pp p/b, £15.00 Published by AK PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Business & Management
GUIDE TO SETTING UP AND RUNNING YOUR OWN COMPANY, A Including Web-Based Companies Major, Michael
This Revised publication in the Easyway Series, Setting up and Running your own Business, including setting up and running an internet business is updated to 2018. The book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the formation of a company and also to the ongoing planning and development of a business.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A perfect reference guide for anyone wanting to set up a viable business. • Covers everything from formulating the initial business idea to the mechanics of setting up a company. • Michael Major has significant experience in the area of business formation. • The book contains sample business plans.. ISBN 13: 9781847167873, 180pp p/b, £8.99 Published by EASYWAY GUIDE Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Legal Reference
STRAIGHTFORWARD GUIDE TO PRODUCING YOUR OWN WILL, A The Indispensable Guide To Creating A Will Kingsley, Philip
For anyone, the process of producing a will and ensuring that their affairs after death are catered for, is a complex task. In addition, the process of probate and administration of estates is an area which many people do not understand. This book aims to demystify the whole area of wills and probate.
KEY SELLING POINTS • A clear guide for anyone who wishes to understand the process of formulating an effective will. • Covers all aspects of will writing and how to ensure that your assets are safeguarded and go to the right people. • Covers the role of executors and also the role of the courts if a will is contested. • Covers the more complicated aspects of will making, such as overseas assets. • Includes a sample will and other necessary forms. ISBN 13: 9781847167866, 160pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Legal Reference
STRAIGHTFORWARD GUIDE TO SMALL CLAIMS AND THE COUNTY COURT, A A Complete Guide to Making a Claim in the County Court Bennie, David
This new edition of Small Claims and the County Court, substantially revises and updates the previous edition to 2018 in the light of recent changes to the small claims county court procedure. The book is clear and concise and is aimed at the layman, acting without a solicitor. It is also intended for anyone who wishes to learn more about the civil court procedure. Included are the forms needed to commence a claim. KEY SELLING POINTS • A clear and concise guide on the process of making a small claim in the county court. • Covers arbitration, preparing for a case, how to defend a case, enforcing court judgements and the likely costs. • David Bennie is an experienced legal advisor with many years of experience in the area of small claims. • The necessary forms needed to bring a small claim are included in the book. ISBN 13: 9781847167842, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Legal Reference
STRAIGHTFORWARD GUIDE TO WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU GO TO COURT , A The Complete Guide to All Aspects of the Court System in the United Kingdom For The Litigant In Person Franks, Robert
Technology
HARDWARE HACKING HANDBOOK
van Woudenberg, Jasper & O’Flynn, Colin
The Hardware Hacking Handbook is a deep dive into embedded security, perfect for readers interested in designing, analysing, and attacking devices. You’ll start with a crash course in embedded security and hardware interfaces and learn how to set up a test lab. Real-world examples and hands-on labs throughout allow you to explore hardware interfaces and practice various attacks.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The ‘Internet of things’ (IoT) security market is predicted to be worth over 29 billion USD by 2022. • No Starch Press have previously published several popular books on hardware hacking and reverse engineering. • Readers will learn fault injection attacks and a number of methods, such as, voltage glitching. ISBN 13: 9781593278748, TBCpp p/b, £33.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Natural History
SONGS OF TREES, THE Haskell, George David
In The Songs of Trees, award-winning nature writer David Haskell repeatedly visits a dozen trees around the world, exploring the trees’ connections with webs of fungi, bacterial communities, cooperative and destructive animals, and other plants. In doing this he shows that every living being is not only sustained by biological connections, but is made from these relationships, and that holding a networked view of life enriches our understanding of biology, human nature, and ethics.
A Straightforward Guide to What to Expect When You Go to Court, Revised Edition, is designed for anyone who gets called to court, either as a defendant, a litigant or witness. It is especially designed for anyone bringing their own case to court. The book is comprehensive, clear and is aimed at the layperson and also the professional or student. KEY SELLING POINTS • A clear and concise guide for anyone who wishes to represent themselves in court without the aid of a solicitor. • Gives a clear explanation of the legal system the different procedures in the different courts. • Clear advice is given, along with case studies of making a case before a judge. • Robert Franks has extensive knowledge of the court system and has represented himself and others in court. ISBN 13: 9781847167859, 160pp p/b, £8.99 Published by STRAIGHTFORWARD PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning and accessible piece of nature writing from a prize-winning author. • Haskell is an accomplished stylist who can blend science and beauty without shading into mysticism. • Haskell’s previous book, The Forest Unseen, won three awards and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. • Readers can find additional material, including sound recordings and photographs of each tree, on his site. • This book has huge readership potential! Trees have always been a source of fascination and a symbol of beauty. ISBN 13: 9780143111306, 304pp p/b, £12.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS - USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Mathematics
The Strong Heart Fitness Program for Life After Heart Attack & Heart Surgery Smith, William; Burns, Keith & Volgraf, Christopher
THE MATH MYTH And Other STEM Delusions Hacker, Andrew
When Andrew Hacker published an op-ed in the New York Times questioning the requirement of advanced mathematics in schools, it instantly became one of the paper’s most widely circulated articles. Why, he wondered, do we inflict algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and even calculus on all young Americans, regardless of their interests and aptitudes? In response to the controversy sparked by his ideas, Hacker fleshed out his arguments in The Math Myth, which Diane Ravitch has hailed as an ‘important book’. KEY SELLING POINTS • Two Nations was a New York Times bestseller that sold over 250,000 copies. • The Math Myth has already appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times, Huffington Post and was praised by Kirkus Reviews. • Hacker is well known in his field, as an emeritus professor at Queens College who has appeared on the Colbert Show. • Educational standards and testing continue to dominate educational policy debates. ISBN 13: 9781620973912, 256pp p/b, £12.99 Published by THE NEW PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fitness & Diet
EXERCISES FOR CARDIAC RECOVERY
Exercises for Cardiac Recovery presents a postrehabilitation exercise program designed to help men and women regain their physical health and strength after heart attack or heart surgery. With exercises and corresponding workout plans tailored for those seeking to improve cardiovascular health, Exercises for Cardiac Recovery provides real benefits for heart disease patients, including a stronger system to make the post rehabilitation process easier, markedly less fatigue over time, and relief from emotional stress. KEY SELLING POINTS • Gives readers an understanding of the effects of heart disease on the body and the need for after-care and treatment. • With help and advice from three authoritative and expert authors. • Comprehensive online support via social media, community forums, and website featuring additional content. • Workouts designed with safety as the priority, while minimising pain and fatigue build-up for best long-term results. • Exercises are easy to follow and adaptable for the post rehab cardiac patient. ISBN 13: 9781578267064, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
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Childcare
LIVING WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS
HOW TO RAISE KIND KIDS
The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Bowick, Samantha & Sinervo, Ken, MD
And Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain Lickona, Thomas
More than 176 million women suffer with endometriosis worldwide, a condition causing agonizing pelvic pain and which affects every aspect of a woman’s life. Living with Endometriosis offers the most up-to-date information on this illness, allowing those with the condition to fight back in all areas of life. Written by an experienced author who has lived with endometriosis for years, the book is easy to understand and full of first-hand experience. KEY SELLING POINTS • Combining expert advice from researchers with the personal touch of an author who has struggled with the disease. • Offers detailed advice on how to best treat and manage the condition presenting various treatment options. • Presented in clear, concise language without reliance on medical jargon or complicated explanations. • Living with Endometriosis is written for patients - by a patient, making it relatable as well as informative. ISBN 13: 9781578267460, TBCpp p/b, £14.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Fitness & Diet
WARRIOR WORKOUTS VOLUME 1
Can you teach a child to be kind? This vital question is taking on a new urgency as our culture grows ever more abrasive and divided. A world-renown developmental psychologist, Dr. Thomas Lickona has lead the character education movement in schools for 40 years and now he shares with parents the vital tools they need to create a culture of kindness at home. Kindness doesn’t stand on its own: it needs a supporting cast of other essential virtues like self-control, good judgment and gratitude. KEY SELLING POINTS • Dr. Lickona inspired the character education movement with his 11 Principles of Effective Character Education. • Dr. Lickona is known as the ‘Father of Character Education’ and has taught thousands of kids and teachers in 40 states. • Raising Good Children and Educating for Character by Dr. Lickona, have together sold half a million copies. • The success of books like The Road to Character and Wonder has foregrounded the importance of character. • Politics has divided schools and families and brought contentious discourse right into our homes - we need this book. ISBN 13: 9780143131946, 256pp p/b, £14.99 Published by PENGUIN BOOKS - USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Relationships
IDEAL LOVE MATCH
Over 100 of the Most Challenging Workouts Ever Created Smith, Stewart
Get fit now with these awesome collections of workouts designed by a Navy SEAL for maximum fitness. Developed and tested by best-selling fitness author and expert Stewart Smith, these workouts will challenge you like no other exercise program available. Whether you are an everyday athlete or aspire to greatness, Warrior Workouts will leave no man - or woman - standing! KEY SELLING POINTS • Warrior Workouts challenges you to dig deep and find strength you never knew you had. • Warrior Workouts takes all of former Navy SEAL Stew Smith’s teaching experience and puts it in your hands. • Comprehensive online support via social media, community forums, and website. • Combining comprehensive exercise information with instructional photos and diagrams. ISBN 13: 9781578267101, TBCpp p/b, £12.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Childcare
NATURAL BABY AND CHILDCARE, SECOND EDITION Practical Medical Advice & Holistic Wisdom for Raising Healthy Children from Birth to Adolescence Feder, Lauren & Hoang, Letrinh
Natural Baby and Childcare combines the medical with the holistic, making it the book that’s perfect for all audiences. This new and improved updated edition contains the latest available information on natural childcare techniques, including updated nutrition and behavioural studies to ensure parents have everything they need to raise their child in an all-natural, healthy way. KEY SELLING POINTS • An important resource for conscientious parents who want to raise their child in the best way possible. • Combining professional expertise with parental experience, and addresses the ins and outs of natural childcare. • Includes discussions on the latest available childcare studies, new development milestones and health care schedules. ISBN 13: 9781578267019, 544pp p/b, £20.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
The Art and Science of Finding Your Perfect Partner Pham, Shaelyn, Ph.D.
True love isn’t a fairy tale or Hollywood fiction; it’s real, it’s beautiful, and it’s out there waiting for you. By helping discover exactly what you’re looking for in a perfect partner, Ideal Love Match not only helps you find true, meaningful love - it is your guide on how best to start and maintain a healthy relationship. Combining tried-and-true love tactics with real-world applications and presented with a gentle humour that’s sure to delight, with Ideal Love Match, your soul mate is within your reach! KEY SELLING POINTS • Combines relationship psychology with real-world common sense that results in a matchmaking method that’s accessible. • Ideal Love Match will help you not only understand what you’re looking for it’ll help you find it. • Written in easy-to-understand style with an earnest tone that any reader can connect with. • Ideal Love Match makes for a thoughtful, inspirational gift for anyone looking to bring love into their lives. ISBN 13: 9781578267484, TBCpp p/b, £14.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Psychology
REWIRED WORKBOOK, THE A Manual for Addiction Recovery Spiegelman, Erica & Stone, Marsha
Offering practical applications and everyday guidance, The Rewired Workbook takes the breakthrough addiction recovery method of best-selling Rewired by Erica Spiegelman and expands on it, providing new and improved ways to rewire your brain and restore your health, helping readers to discover new healing strategies and coping methods ideally suited for those trying to achieve true and lasting sobriety. Featuring discussion questions, group and individual activities, and intuitive self-inventories to help you better understand your addiction. KEY SELLING POINTS • Ideal for 12-step recovery programs, helping to supplement with a more holistic approach. • Timely resource for a growing problem: addiction figures rise, so effective programs are more needed than ever. • Companion to best-selling Rewired book, which sold more than 20,000 copies. • Written by experts working on the field. ISBN 13: 9781578267316, TBCpp p/b, £16.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - April 2018 Psychology
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON ANXIETY What Happens and What Helps Harper, Faith G.
Our brains do their best to help us out, but every so often they can be real assholes - having melt downs, getting addicted to things, or shutting down completely at the worst possible moments. Your brain knows it’s not good to do these things, but it can’t help it sometimes - especially if it’s obsessing about trauma it can’t overcome. That’s where this life-changing book comes in. With humour, patience, science, and lots of good-ole swearing, Dr. Faith explains what’s going on in your skull, and talks you through the process of retraining your brain. KEY SELLING POINTS • Dr. Faith Harper is a licensed professional counsellor who holds a PhD in Counsellor Education and Supervision. • An estimated 26.2% of Americans 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness, affecting millions of adults and costing a huge amount to treat. ISBN 13: 9781621064213, 192pp p/b, £5.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Self-Help
HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF A Survival Guide for Imaginative Pessimists Sytes, Set
Are you inclined to escape the crumminess of everyday life into fantasy worlds? Are you definitely misunderstood, likely angry, and almost certainly depressed? Set Sytes, hailing from the UK, would prefer you stay alive and sort things out rather than the alternative, thanks. He figures there are better opportunities for you out there and lays it all out in a way that’s compelling, funny, sharp, and useful. This book (please don’t call it a self-help guide, asks the author) is ultimately about how to be a person in the world. It can be done non-miserably, we promise. KEY SELLING POINTS • Depression is a common mental disorder that affect over 300 million people globally. • Effective treatments for depression include reading materials such as this book. • This book approaches the subject of suicide with great imagination and care. ISBN 13: 9781621061977, 128pp p/b, £8.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
Self-Help
SAVING GRACE How I Gave up Guilt, Got to Know My Unconscious and Lost Weight for Good Kitto, Grace
Grace Kitto was a successful TV producer, mother, friend, wife. She was also clinically obese. Her mother had died of diabetic complications and her own weight was pushing 20 stone. One day, 6 years ago, everything changed. This is the story of how she befriended her unconscious; the quietly powerful, frightened, instinctive self within her that was sabotaging every diet she tried. In this moving book she questions herself, the food industry and society that feeds and condemns weight problems. Beautifully readable, extremely funny and inspiring, Saving Grace will stay with you forever. KEY SELLING POINTS • Gripping, likeable, feminist - with a fantastic prose style.’ - Julie Myerson. • Winner of the Myslexia memoir category. • Highly publicisable author with strong personal diet success story. • Original weight loss method and empowerment theme. • Popular memoir genre: personal triumph over addictive behaviours. ISBN 13: 9781910463918, 288pp p/b, £12.99 Published by SEPTEMBER PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Cookery & Recipes
DIRTY VEGAN COOKBOOK, THE Your Favorite Recipes Made Vegan Includes Over 100 Recipes Gill, Catherine
Light-hearted and open, Dirty Vegan lets you prepare delicious vegan cuisine that anyone and everyone can enjoy, and showcases the sheer variety of amazing recipes you can create, all while remaining vegan. For too long, the vegan lifestyle has been seen as limiting - a laundry list of all the things vegans can’t or shouldn’t have. Self-styled as ‘vegan junk food’ - healthy vegan food that doesn’t skimp on taste - Dirty Vegan is a celebration of all the amazing tastes and dishes available to those on vegan diets. KEY SELLING POINTS • Breaks the ‘hippie vegan’ stereotype, by creating vegan alternatives to the delicious comfort foods everyone craves. • Features simple, delicious recipes that are easy to cook and that all use easyto-source ingredients. • Makes it easier than ever to live the vegan lifestyle for those who choose to. • Recipes use common ingredients available in any supermarket. • Likewise, the recipes are ideal for non-vegans who are looking for something different. ISBN 13: 9781578267125, TBCpp p/b, £14.99 Published by HATHERLEIGH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Cookery & Recipes
THE JAPANESE CULINARY ACADEMY’S COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE CUISINE: MUKOITA Cutting Techniques: Seafood, Poultry, Vegetables The Japanese Culinary Academy
Following publication of Introduction to Japanese Cuisine, as well as volumes on Flavour and Seasoning and fish-cutting techniques (Mukoita I), the Japanese Culinary Academy is pleased to present the fourth book in the Complete Japanese Cuisine series: Mukoita Cutting Techniques (Fish). This book covers all the fundamentals of the subject, providing information that’s necessary to understanding the cuisine and its cultural context. It covers filleting, with sections on how to fillet many different kinds of small and long fish as well as shellfish: horse mackerel, sardines, eel, tiger prawns, lobster, crabs, clams and octopus, and more. KEY SELLING POINTS • THE in-depth guide seafood, poultry and vegetable cutting techniques in Japanese cooking. • Part of the Japanese Culinary Academy’s Complete Japanese Cuisine course - 9 titles, publishing between 2016 and 2020. • Preceded by a guide to fish-cutting techniques. ISBN 13: 9784908325090, TBCpp h/b, £50.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Cookery & Recipes
FEED YOUR PEOPLE Recipes for Big-Hearted, Big-Batch Cooking Jonath, Leslie & De Coudreaux, Molly
With recipes for generous family-style, big-batch cooking, Feed Your People will inspire people to feed their people both literally and spiritually. Organised into chapters by method/strategy of cooking - Big Soups and Stews, Roasts and Braises, Grilling, Pastas and Rice Dishes, and recipes like dumplings and empanadas to cook with your people. Each recipe will provide specific information on how to scale to feed from 4 to 40 and beyond. It will also show a diverse range of ethnic styles and budget concerns. All the food will be big in flavour - homey, comfort food. KEY SELLING POINTS • Large-scale cooking events are more popular than ever, with the rise of supper clubs and food festivals across the UK. • This book is not so much about old-school entertaining as it is about feeding the soul of our communities. • Jonath’s last cause-related cookbook, From Our House to Yours (Chronicle Books 2002) sold over 60,000 copies. ISBN 13: 9781576878040, 220pp h/b, £29.99 Published by POWERHOUSE BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
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Cookery & Recipes
GREAT SHELLFISH COOKBOOK, THE
Lifestyle
CURATED TABLE, THE
From Sea to Table: More than 100 Recipes to Cook at Home Pettit, Matt Dean
In much the same way as he demystified lobster in his first book, Matt is back to teach you shellfish 101, show you how and where to buy fresh shellfish, how to store it, and, of course, how to cook it. Inside, you’ll find both fun and approachable dishes for every meal, featuring crab, oysters, mussels, scallops, squid, octopus, clams, prawns, lobster. If you’re a home cook ready to expand your horizons, you’ll love the chapter on exotic shellfish like periwinkles, conch, crawfish and sea urchin. KEY SELLING POINTS • The Great Lobster Cookbook was hugely successful across the US and Canada, and received great reviews. • Lush and rich, yet simple and attainable, readers and home cooks will find tons of inspiration in this beautiful book. • With a focus on sustainability and protecting our oceans. • Includes stunning colour photos that will really make your mouth water! ISBN 13: 9780147530578, 248pp p/b, £20.99 Published by RANDOM HOUSE CANADA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Cookery & Recipes
PLANTLAB
Recipes and Styling for the Perfect Meal Sandu Publications
The Curated Table takes out the guesswork, providing complementary courses and inspired styling for a variety of occasions, whether indoor or outdoor and for any time of the day. Enjoy a comfortable respite with loved ones as you share stories and a savoury meal over the rustic table, entranced by your surroundings. With simple easy-to-follow recipes and tips for cooking, plating and decor - whether for an outside dinner party or romantic snack for two, The Curated Table delivers. KEY SELLING POINTS • A stunning book of beautiful ideas, perfect for admirers of Kinfolk, Ambrosia, Cereal and Saveur. • Includes recipes and styling ideas for the perfect meal at the perfect table. • Appetites for lifestyle books and magazines like The Curated Table continue to grow and grow. ISBN 13: 9781584236856, 240pp p/b, £33.99 Published by GINGKO PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Hobbies & Games
LEGO ARCHITECTURE IDEAS BOOK, THE Finch, Alice
Kenney, Matthew
From Matthew Kenney, long considered a pioneer in raw and vegan cuisine, comes the first definitive vegan cookbook for serious foodies and chefs. Kenney’s life work has been his commitment to plant-based innovation as well as culinary nutrition, and in PLANTLAB he employs inventive techniques and creative thinking in dishes that are visual masterpieces as well as delectable meals. Inspired by his experimental kitchen and laboratory located in Belfast, Maine, PLANTLAB will help redefine plant-based cuisine for home cooks and amp up their skills to create beautifully prepared, delicious vegan foods in their own kitchens. KEY SELLING POINTS • Matthew Kenney owns London restaurant Essence Cuisine, which has garnered a strong online following and rave reviews. • Matthew Kenney is an established raw food chef with a considerable international following. • The number of vegans in the UK has quadrupled since 2006, resulting in massive interest for vegan cookbooks. • These recipes aren’t simply vegan versions of traditional meat dishes, but artistic creations in their own right. ISBN 13: 9781682450888, 304pp h/b, £33.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
Cookery & Recipes
30 MINUTE KETOGENIC COOKING 50 Mouthwatering Low-Carb Recipes to Save You Time and Money Holley, Kyndra
Kyndra Holley knows that one of the biggest challenges people face when moving to and sticking with a whole foods based ketogenic lifestyle is finding time to cook day after day - especially on busy weeknights when life is pulling you in a million directions. Preparing healthy low-carb meals from scratch, without relying on prepackaged convenience foods, can leave you feeling like you spent hours in the kitchen, all for a meal that’s just a memory within a few minutes’ time. In 30-Minute Ketogenic Cooking, she lets you in on her best timesaving tips and tricks for delicious, low-carb meals. KEY SELLING POINTS • Kyndra Holley is the voice behind the popular peace, love and low carb blog - she has an extremely engaged fan base. • This book is tailored to those looking for quick meals without having to sacrifice taste, quality or their diet plan. • Each recipe is comprised of whole food, low carb ingredients and will aid with weight loss. ISBN 13: 9781628602784, 128pp p/b, £16.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe
The LEGO Architecture Idea Book will provide endless inspiration for aspiring builders who want to turn their ordinary models into something extraordinary. In this example-packed guide, Alice Finch (renowned for her massive, detailed models of buildings from Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings) shares her best building secrets for crafting realistic walls, roofs, columns, and decorations using LEGO.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The only visual reference guide out there for building various architectural effects with LEGO. • Builds on the huge success of The Lego Architect, which sold over 50,000 copies. • LEGO books are always strong sellers, with over 300 million LEGO fans worldwide! • Architecture is a popular LEGO theme this book is like a ‘thesaurus’ for architectural building. • Alice Finch is a renowned LEGO builder, famous for her huge models of buildings from Game of Thrones and Harry Potter. ISBN 13: 9781593278212, 200pp h/b, £20.99 Published by NO STARCH PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Gardening
MAKE YOUR PLACE Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills Briggs, Raleigh
Raleigh Briggs’ book-length collection of zines, Make Your Place is a perfect primer for anyone looking to live cheaper and toxin-free. Briggs teaches us how to craft a sustainable domestic life outside of consumer consciousness. This hand drawn book of charming tutorials is both fun and accessible. It’s full of simple skills that anyone can and should learn. From creating tinctures and salves, to concocting all-natural cleaners, to gardening basics, Make Your Place is great for anyone looking to live more simply and truly do it themselves. KEY SELLING POINTS • Over 110,000 copies sold of the 1st edition. • Practical instructions for simple household solutions and home remedies. • Encouragement to be more self-sufficient and cultivate new skills. ISBN 13: 9781621061250, 128pp h/b, £12.99 Published by MICROCOSM PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East
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Humour
WHEREVER YOU GO, THERE THEY ARE
Literature and Memoirs
DEDALUS BOOK OF ABSINTHE, THE Baker Phil
Stories About My Family You Might Relate To Gurwitch, Annabelle
A hysterically funny and slyly insightful new collection of essays from New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch, about her own family of scam artists and hucksters, as well as the sisterhoods, temporary tribes, and showbiz klatches who have become surrogates along the way.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The hardcover edition received fantastic blurbs from Judy Greer, Jen Kirkman, Bill Maher, among many others. • Gurwitch’s previous book was a New York Times bestseller. • Gurwitch perfectly captures the push-pull love-hate dynamic we all experience. • Her writing is sharp, funny, and empathetic, straight from the Nora Ephron mold. ISBN 13: 9780399574894, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland
Newly Announced Commission
Beginning with the 1905 Absinthe Murders, this book offers a cultural history of absinthe, from its modest origins as a herbal tonic through its luxuriantly morbid heyday in the late nineteenth century. Along with a number of fascinating but little known characters, who often died young, the absinthe scrapbook contains Verlaine, Rimbaud, Baudelaire, Oscar Wilde, Ernest Dowson, Aleister Crowley, Arthur Machen, Strindberg, Alfred Jarry, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, Alphonse Allais, Ernest Hemingway and Picasso
KEY SELLING POINTS • Now in its 3rd Edition, this book continues to attract new admirers and great press coverage. • The most up-to-date and wide-ranging study of a substance that is as mythical as opium. • An appendix tests the various real and fake absinthe products that are now available. ISBN 13: 9781910213803, 296pp p/b, £7.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK February 2018
Fiction - Short Stories Fiction
ADVENTURES OF THE INGENIOUS ALFANHUI, THE Ferlosio, Rafael Sanchez & Costa, Margaret Jull
This is the first English translation of The Adventures of the Ingenious Alfanhui, a picaresque novel in which the hero, a magical little boy, goes in search not of his fortune but of knowledge, growing both wiser and possibly sadder in the process. KEY SELLING POINTS • Rafael Sanchez Ferlosio (born 1927) is considered to be Spain’s greatest living author. • The Adventures of the Ingenious Alfanhui is his most acclaimed and successful book, along with The River. • These are the adventures of a magical little boy which will appeal to both children and adults alike. • Translated for Dedalus by Margaret Jull Costa. ISBN 13: 9781910213827, 199pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK February 2018
Fiction
BLACK CAULDRON, THE
Heinesen, William & Jones, W. Glyn
The Black Cauldron is not a war novel properly speaking, but a work of magic realism which traces a serious of boisterous, tragic-comic events in one of the more unusual western European societies. Spanning the tragedy of war, the clash of sectarian interests, the interplay of religion and sex, The Black Cauldron develops into a presentation in mythical form of the conflict between life and death, good and evil. KEY SELLING POINTS • Highly praised by the likes of the Times and the Independent. • Dedalus will publish a translation of William Heinesen’s Noatun in 2019. • One of the most significant works of fiction from the Faroe Islands. ISBN 13: 9781910213810, 363pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK February 2018
GREAT CHAIN OF UNBEING, THE Crumey, Andrew
In these short stories we find a blind man contemplating the light of an atom bomb, a musician disturbed by a conspiracy of radio waves, a visitor to Moscow caught up in a comic case of mistaken identity and a woman on a Greek island trying to become a different person. We range across time, from the Renaissance to a globally-warmed future, across light-years in search of hallucinogenic space-plankton, and into magical worlds of talking insects and bottled fire.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Andrew Crumey’s seven novels have all enjoyed critical and commercial success. • Crumey is renowned for his unique blend of science, history, philosophy and humour. • A story cycle with insight and originality, whose title offers an ironic twist on the ancient doctrine of connectedness. ISBN 13: 9781910213773, 280pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK February 2018
Fiction
TOOMAS NIPERNAADI
Gailit, August; Finch, Eva & Finch, Jason
Toomas Nipernaadi seems merely to be a man who travels from place to place charming people and telling stories, only to forget it all in the blink of an eye. But perhaps, more than anybody, it is precisely he who remembers. Perhaps all the hearts he touches will remain dear to him. The idea of Toomas Nipernaadi is said to have come to Gailit when he heard a man’s echoing footsteps in a Berlin theatre, and those who wish to will hear this sound in the text of his novel. In many ways the protagonist can be seen as the writer’s alter ego.
KEY SELLING POINTS • First published in 1928, the book has conquered one heart after another, and it will charm many coming generations. • Toomas Nipernaadi is one of the more peculiar works in the Estonian literary canon. • A film adaptation entitled Nipernaadi directed by Kaljo Kiisk was released in 1983. • Toomas Nipernaadi has become both a classic figure and text in Estonia. ISBN 13: 9781910213506, 268pp p/b, £9.99 Published by DEDALUS Rep Territories: UK
NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES November 2017 - March 2018 AVAILABLE NOW
Children’s Non-Fiction - KS3
THE MIGHTY WOMEN OF SCIENCE
Graphic Novel
Gordon, Fiona; Livingstone, Kate & Forrest, Clare
COMIC INVENTION
Grove, Laurence & Black, Peter
Clare Forrest’s Mighty Women of Science is a playful and enlightening look at some well known - and some not so well known - women who have and continue to change the world of science. From astronaut Valentina Tereshkova to zoologist Birute Galdikas, Mighty Women is a joyful journey through time, highlighting the under celebrated women that changed the world. This immersive all ages book is a great teaching tool or simply a great way to start your own journey learning about The Mighty Women of Science. KEY SELLING POINTS • Fun and educational. • An inspirational gift for young children. • The first print run sold out completely. ISBN 13: 9781910775066, 48pp p/b, £9.99 Published by BHP COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Designed to accompany the University of Glasgow’s, Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum Exhibition, this deluxe format box of books takes a in-depth look at the history of comics - from a facsimile of the world’s first comic, to a study of one of finest modern day comic artists in Frank Quitely. Comic Invention spans centuries and genres in its examination of how the art form developed over the years, with fantastic illustrations and images including the examples of works by Roy Liechtenstein, Any Warhol, Picasso and rare images from ancient manuscripts. KEY SELLING POINTS • Limited to 1000 copies in the world. • Comprehensive history of graphic storytelling. • Appeals to arts, arts history, education and graphic novel departments. • Features work by Frank Quitely, one of the world’s most famous comics artists. • With contributions from Glasgow University academics and comics creators. ISBN 13: 9781910775035, 184pp h/b, £29.95 Published by BHP COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Graphic Novel
TOMORROW
Lothian, Jack & Mac, Garry
Graphic Novel
The end of the world is here. But they forgot to tell one little old lady.When an old lady wakes up one morning to find the rest of the population has disappeared, she struggles to cope with the strange isolation of her new life. Empty streets. Empty supermarkets. Everywhere silent and quiet. But then she finds out she might not be quite alone as she thought.Tomorrow is a haunting sci-fi story about loneliness, the end of the world, and an unlikely friendship...
LAPTOP GUY
Lothian, Jack & Nazir, Sha
When Laptop Guy’s protagonist, fast food worker Sha, comes up with a greatidea for a comic it’s all he can think about. But suddenly his creation becomes a little too real and begins causing him big problems. Accidentally creating an imaginary stalker and a bitter arch rival in one move, Sha’s life takes hilarious twist after hilarious twist. KEY SELLING POINTS • Award-winning writer. • Witty and fun sit-com style humour. • American Office Meets Bojack Horseman. • Creator of Judge Dredd’s favourite graphic novel! ISBN 13: 9781910775004, 84pp p/b, £7.99 Published by BHP COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
KEY SELLING POINTS • Written by BAFTA nominated and Award winning Screenwriter Jack Lothian! • Growing older and isolation are topics many readers can relate to. • Thought provoking sci-fi which captures the heart of every reader. • An ideal first step for a non-traditional graphic novel reader. ISBN 13: 9781910775059, 48pp p/b, £7.99 Published by BHP COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Literature and Memoirs
Graphic Novel
AFTER ANDY
PLAGUED: THE MIRANDA CHRONICLES VOL 1
Adventures in Warhol Land Fraser-Cavassoni, Natasha
Chudleigh, Gary & Roberts, Tanya
Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni recounts her experience working in Andy Warhol’s Studio, and explores Warhol’s influence - during his life and forever after on the art world, pop culture, society, and fashion, and how his iconic status gave rise to some of our most influential tastemakers today. From the behind-thescenes conflict and disagreements over his personal possessions and art inventory, to the record-breaking auction of his belongings and publication of his diaries, Fraser-Cavassoni had a front seat.
The near future. Scotland has been left devastated by a plague that has swept the country. The scattered population struggle to survive from day to day. And the blame for this pandemic falls squarely on ‘witches’ - seemingly ordinary people with extra-ordinary powers - who are hunted down and forced to stand trial by government sanctioned witch-hunters. Thomas Mackie is one such witchhunter and, alongside his dog Dex, he hunts down witches in order to save enough money and buy his way to a better life, far from the poverty and devastation. But things take an unexpected turn... KEY SELLING POINTS • Features a bold and engaging female lead. • Award winning Best Comic Book & Best Artist at the SICBA Awards, 2015. • An ongoing story, the sequel to be released June 2018. ISBN 13: 9781910775042, 84pp p/b, £8.99 Published by BHP COMICS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
KEY SELLING POINTS • The quintessential artist of the late twentieth century, Andy Warhol is infinitely fascinating and mysterious. • 2017 is the thirtieth anniversary of Andy Warhol’s death. • The last person hired by Andy Warhol himself, Fraser-Cavassoni has a unique perspective on the aftermath of his death. • Readers will be swept up by Fraser-Cavassoni’s unfiltered approach to discussing her glittering social circle. • Includes cameos from Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall, Edie Sedgwick, Karl Lagerfeld, David Bowie, Jack Nicholson and many more. ISBN 13: 9780399183539, 336pp h/b, £23.99 Published by BLUE RIDER PRESS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available
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MONTHLY CATALOGUE - NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Colouring Book
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES ADULT COLORING BOOK Where No Man Has Gone Before CBS
Printed on high-quality stock, each illustration offers an array of diverse detail to colour as faithfully or as wildly as you choose, and is single-sided to avoid unsightly bleed-though.
This is a must-have collectable. KEY SELLING POINTS • The second volume of the official Star Trek: The Original Series adult colouring book! • Colour more of your favourite moments from the Original Series! • Includes forty-five pieces of brand new, beautifully detailed black and white artwork! • Purchase alone or alongside the Star Trek: The Next Generation Adult Coloring Book - Continuing Missions. ISBN 13: 9781506705064, 96pp p/b, £14.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available
Children’s Picture Books - KS2
GUMAZING GUM GIRL!, THE Book 1: Chews Your Destiny Montijo, Rhode
Travel and Holiday Guides
KAPAMA - PRIVATE GAME RESERVE van den Berg, Heinrich
Stretching across 13,000 hectares of spectacular wilderness just west of the Kruger National Park, lies a sanctuary of pristine beauty and abundant wildlife. Kapama Private Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s most prestigious wildlife destinations and is home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros, as well as a myriad other animals and birds. Offering an authentic African safari experience, Kapama embodies a range of stylish accommodation across four sophisticated bush camps and lodges, and a wellness centre too. KEY SELLING POINTS • Inspires you to venture out and enjoy the safari of a lifetime in South Africa’s most exquisite private game reserve. • Set on the banks of the perennial Klaserie River, Kapama Karula is as spectacular camp teeming with wildlife. • Discreetly tucked into the African bush, Kapama is a sanctuary for body and mind. • Reminiscent of a traditional old African safari camp, Kapama Buffalo Camp offers an authentic African bush experience. ISBN 13: 9780620474061, TBCpp h/b, £50.00 Published by HPH PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available
Arts
Gabby Gomez loves bubble gum. She’ll chew it anywhere, but one day she blows a bubble that’s too big and accidentally transforms herself into a sticky, bubble-gummy superhero! With her new powers she can stretch to catch runaway criminals and stick to walls unseen. Bad guys will tremble at her name but citizens will cheer for GUM GIRL! KEY SELLING POINTS • Bubbly, two-colour illustrations, and smart use of comic book conventions, makes for an accessible and funny read. • Gabby adds diversity to the middle grade hero genre, with an upbeat attitude that makes her a great role model. • Strong reviews from Kirkus and BCCB that highlight the energetic and laughout-loud read that Gum Girl is. ISBN 13: 9781423157946, 128pp p/b, £4.99 Published by DISNEY-HYPERION Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available
Poetry
ELECTRIC ARCHES Ewing, Eve L.
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Electric Arches is an imaginative exploration of Black girlhood and womanhood through poetry, visual art, and narrative prose. Blending stark realism with the surreal and fantastic, Ewing’s narrative takes us from the streets of 1990s Chicago to an unspecified future, navigating the boundaries of space, time, and reality. Ewing imagines familiar figures in magical circumstances - Koko Taylor is a tall-tale hero; LeBron James travels through time and encounters his teenage self. Electric Arches invites conversations about race, gender, the city, identity, and the joy and pain of growing up. KEY SELLING POINTS • Eve Ewing has a growing profile as both performer and journalist; she has written for The New Yorker and The Atlantic. • Ewing has been featured as a commentator on NPR’s Weekend Edition and the Diane Rehm show among many others. • There is a renewed interest in poetry that documents the Black, female experience, following Claudia Rankine’s Citizen. • Poetry is experiencing a resurgence, following the explosion of spoken word poetry videos shared across social media. ISBN 13: 9781608468560, 94pp p/b, £13.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
PRINCE NARIS - A SIAMESE DESIGNER Chitrabongs, Chittawadi
Prince Naris’ design skills were both visionary and multi-faceted; his ideas, sketches, plans and drawings came to life as temples and other buildings, interiors, murals, ceiling and other paintings, fans and even a royal banquet menu... This beautifully crafted volume offers readers an opportunity to see and examine his preliminary workings - from blueprints and elevations through to sketches and paintings - for the first time and to gain an insight into his soul as a Royal Prince whose true calling is art and design. KEY SELLING POINTS • A beautifully produced book about Siamese designer Prince Narid, who brought art to the Siamese courts. • Before Prince Naris became to draw, there was no Siamese conception of design. • The original sketches, papers and waxed sheets collected here remained untouched for 64 years until now. • Author M.L. Chittawadi Chitrabongs is an Assistant Professor in the dept. of Architecture at Chulalongkorn University. ISBN 13: 9781932476859, TBCpp h/b, £99.00 Published by KODANSHA USA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available
Politics
BOLIVIAN DIARY, THE Guevara, Ernesto Che
Che Guevara’s final diary, compiled from the notebooks found in his knapsack when he was captured by the Bolivian army in October 1967 and subsequently executed. Transcribed by Che’s widow, it is the last chapter of the definitive account of the attempt to spark a continent-wide revolution in Latin America. Includes an introduction by Fidel Castro, a preface by Che’s son Camillo and blurb from Benicio del Toro. KEY SELLING POINTS • Che’s Bolivian Diary has been highly controversial, with many different versions published over the years. • Thoroughly revised and corrected by his widow Aleida March, who first transcribed the handwritten diary in 1968. • Includes previously unpublished photos, maps, a chronology and glossary. ISBN 13: 9781920888244, 320pp p/b, £10.95 Published by OCEAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
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Politics
GUERRILLA WARFARE
Politics
REMINISCENCES OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
The Authorised Edition Guevara, Ernesto Che
Che’s political analysis of what happened in Cuba and why, often mistakenly regarded as a manual for would-be guerrillas. This edition features a new translation and a new preface by Che’s guerrilla companero Harry ‘Pombo’ Vellgas. KEY SELLING POINTS • Features a new translation and a new preface by his guerrilla companion, Harry Villegas. • Revised, corrected and approved by Che Guevara’s widow, Aleida March from the original manuscript. • An incisive political analysis of how and why the Cuban Revolution was victorious. ISBN 13: 9781920888282, 160pp p/b, £7.99 Published by OCEAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Biography
MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, THE Notes on a Latin American Journey Guevara, Ernesto Che
This is the lively and highly entertaining travel diary of a youthful Che Guevara, when as a medical student in 1951 he sets out from Argentina on an unreliable motorcycle with his buddy Alberto Granado to discover the continent of Latin America. KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes a tender preface by Che’s daughter, Aleida Guevara, offering a loving and insightful view on her father. • Includes as a postscript, Che’s own more mature reflections on his dreams and aspirations as a
young man. • 24 pages of previously unpublished photos taken by the 23-year old Ernesto on this trip. ISBN 13: 9781876175702, 175pp p/b, £9.99 Published by OCEAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Biography
MOTORCYCLE DIARIES, THE (MOVIE TIE-IN EDITION) Notes on a Latin American Journey Guevara, Ernesto Che
This is the lively and highly entertaining travel diary of a youthful Che Guevara, when as a medical student in 1951 he sets out from Argentina on an unreliable motorcycle with his buddy Alberto Granado to discover the continent of Latin America. KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes a tender preface by Che’s daughter, Aleida Guevara, offering a loving and insightful view on her father. • Includes as a postscript, Che’s own more mature reflections on his dreams and aspirations as a young man. • 24 pages of previously unpublished photos taken by the 23-year old Ernesto on this trip. ISBN 13: 9781920888107, 175pp p/b, £9.99 Published by OCEAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Authorised edition with corrections made by Che Guevara Guevara, Ernesto Che
Guevara’s classic account of the 1956-58 guerilla movement against the Batista dictatorship in Cuba, authorised by the Guevara estate and with corrections by Che himself. Includes, among lively daily history of the war itself, feature chapters on Che’s first meeting with Fidel in Mexico; the mythical moment when a young Ernesto had to choose between a knapsack of medicine and another of ammunition; and the heartrending story of the murdered puppy. KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes a foreword by Che’s daughter, Aleida Guevara. • A very readable and highly dramatic first-hand account of the guerrilla war. • Feature chapters describe Che’s experiences, such as his first meeting with Fidel in Mexico. ISBN 13: 9781920888336, 320pp p/b, £10.95 Published by OCEAN PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Cookery and Recipes
FARM TO CHEF Cooking Through the Seasons Crawford, Lynn
There’s nothing more satisfying than going to a farmer’s market, picking out the freshest produce and creating vibrant recipes to showcase those ingredients. Farm to Chef comes to life with Lynn Crawford’s passion for seasonal cooking and takes readers on a year-long journey with 140 original recipes, organised by season. You’ll discover how easy it is to prepare fresh market ingredients, with a range of the chef’s favourite fruits and vegetables. Whether you’re braising, roasting, baking or preserving an abundance of produce, these recipes will offer immediate inspirations. KEY SELLING POINTS • An authentic seasonal approach to food and cooking that will resonate with many UK foodies. • Features over 140 recipes that helps readers elevate simple market produce to inspired dishes! • Farmer’s markets and the idea of seasonal fruits and vegetables are a lifestyle many in the UK embrace. • With stunning full-colour photography throughout, this is up there with the most beautifully designed cookbooks. ISBN 13: 9780143193609, 352pp h/b, £25.00 Published by RANDOM HOUSE CANADA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland Available
Literature and Memoirs
OUR MOTHERLAND My Life Yankah, Kojo
Our Motherland chronicles the remarkable life of a true Ghanaian patriot who has been an active participant and observer in Ghanaian political transitions. His African cultural influences are undergirded by his deep spiritual belief in articulating the needs of Ghana and Africa as an influential communicator. His leadership legacy as a visionary will be remembered for generations to come as one of the best Ghanaian and Pan Africanist thinkers of his generation.
KEY SELLING POINTS • An enthralling account of the remarkable life of Kojo Yankah. • Gives an understanding of where Ghana has been since independence in 1957 and its future prospects. • Yankah’s story will inspire with the same qualities that seem to be missing in Ghanaian and African leadership today. ISBN 13: 9780992843687, 256pp p/b, £20.00 Published by AYEBIA CLARKE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
MONTHLY CATALOGUE - NEWLY ANNOUNCED TITLES Fiction Anthologies
THE GODS WHO SEND US GIFTS An Anthology of African Short Stories Agyeman-Duah, Ivor; Soyinka, Wole & Amos, Baroness (fore)
Graphic Novel - Manga
GHOST IN THE SHELL DELUXE COMPLETE BOX SET, THE
Masamune, Shirow
This anthology marks the 55th anniversary of the historic 1962 Makerere Conference of African Literature in Uganda bringing together post-independence African writers many of whom would go on to play major roles in defining Africa’s literary history. KEY SELLING POINTS • Historic and important Anthology featuring some of the most eloquent and gifted voices (both young and old) from Africa. • Forewords by Wole Soyinka and Baroness Valerie Amos. • Stimulating and engaging reflections on the contemporary state of African writing. • The collection captures the range, diversity, richness and wisdom of current writing. • Projects a positive future for African literature as part of world literature. ISBN 13: 9780992843694, 256pp p/b, £12.00 Published by AYEBIA CLARKE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East Available
Military
UNJUSTIFIABLE MEANS
The Inside Story of How the CIA, Pentagon, and US Government Conspired to Torture
Fallon, Mark
A veteran NCIS agent, Mark Fallon was deputy commander of the Criminal Investigation Task Force (CITF) charged with bringing suspected terrorists to justice in the War on Terror. Fallon has exclusive insider information on the decision to implement ‘Enhanced Interrogation Techniques’, and the backchannels and deception employed to legalise these methods and hide them from the public’s view. Hard-hitting, raw and explosive, Unjustifiable Means forces the spotlight back onto how America lost its way and exposes those responsible for torturing innocent men under the guise of national security. KEY SELLING POINTS • An insider’s account of the inception of the United States’ torture programme. • Controversial and explosive, this book seeks to hold accountable the officials who tortured hundreds of people. • Mark Fallon has appeared as a subject matter expert for the BBN, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, Fox News and many other networks. • Fallon was a senior ranking member of the Department of Homeland Security under the Bush administration. ISBN 13: 9781942872795, 240pp h/b, £21.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe Available
NOVEMBER 2017 Music
POTPOURRI OF MELODIES AND MAYHEM, A Latin American and Canadian Rock, Pop, Beat, R&B, Folk, Garage, Psych and Prog 1963-1976
Joynson, Vernon
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A stunning volume containing all you need to know about Latin American and Canadian rock, pop, beat, r&b, folk, garage, psych and prog between 1963-1976. This is the next title in the series that has already brought us Fuzz, Acid and Flowers (US psych, prog and hippie-rock 1963-1976), The 2-Volume Tapestry of Delights (UK rock, pop, beat, R&B, folk, psych and prog 1963-1976) and A Melange of Musical Pipedreams and Pandemonium (Australian, New Zealand, African, Turkish And Middle Eastern Rock, Pop, Folk, Psych And Prog 1963-1976). KEY SELLING POINTS • This book is part of an ongoing series targeted at serious fans and collectors of sixties and seventies music. • It is the most comprehensive publication of this type ever, covering these countries and continents. • It is a wonderful present for fans of sixties and seventies music. • It is a limited edition publication - the precise quantity to be determined. ISBN 13: 9781899855223, 896pp p/b, £55.00 Published by BORDERLINE PRODUCTIONS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2017
Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including ‘ghost hackers’ who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers’ criminal ends. Read the complete story in this ultimate deluxe box set! KEY SELLING POINTS • The definitive edition of the legendary Ghost in the Shell manga, supervised by creator Shirow Masamune. • Since its debut in 1989, it has been considered a classic of the cyberpunk genre and an influence on The Matrix. • The Hollywood film starring Scarlett Johansson is now available for streaming, on Bluray and on DVD. • The three deluxe editions are collected in a rigid, collectible box set, a musthave for any fan. • Also includes an exclusive lithograph with art by Shirow Masamune. ISBN 13: 9781632366429, 864pp h/b, £67.50 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2017
Graphic Novel - Manga
SILENT VOICE COMPLETE BOX SET, A
Oima, Yoshitoki
This emotional drama is one of the most critically-acclaimed manga of the decade, and now fans can collect the entire series in this beautifully produced box set edition. Years ago, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko’s eyes and to face the classmates who turned on h KEY SELLING POINTS • A Silent Voice has been breaking new ground in the Japanese manga industry from its first page. • Nominated for an Eisner Award, the highest honour in comics! • Selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association as one of their Great Graphic Novels in both 2016 and 2017. • This exclusive box set includes the entire manga in a beautifully produced collector’s edition. • With an exclusive poster, one side showing A Silent Voice and the other showing Oima’s new manga To Your Eternity. ISBN 13: 9781632366436, 1344pp h/b, £65.00 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2017
Fiction
NORTH STATION
Suah, Bae & Smith, Deborah (trans)
A writer struggles to come to terms with the death of her beloved mentor; the staging of an experimental play goes awry; time freezes for two lovers on a platform, waiting for the train that will take one of them away; a woman living in a foreign country discovers she has been issued with the wrong ID. Emotionally haunting, intellectually stimulating, the seven stories in North Station represent the range and power of Bae Suah’s distinctive voice and style, which delights in digressions, multiple storylines, and sudden ruptures of societal norms. KEY SELLING POINTS • Translated by Man Booker prize-winning Deborah Smith (The Vegetarian). • Bae Suah has been nominated for the Best Translated Book Award and the PEN Translation Prize. • For fans of Jorges Borges, Franz Kafka and William Faulkner. • Already receiving excellent reviews from The White Review, The National, Music & Literature and Library Journal. ISBN 13: 9781940953656, 320pp p/b, £13.99 Published by OPEN LETTER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East November 2017
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DECEMBER 2017
ZERO HOUR
Social Issues
Dent Jr., Harry S. & Pancholi, Andrew
Harry Dent predicted the populist wave that has driven the Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump, and other recent shocks around the world. Now he returns with the definitive guide to protecting your investments and prospering in the age of the anti-globalist backlash. We’re facing the onset of what Dent calls ‘Economic Winter.’ It will dwarf the Great Recession of the 2000s - and maybe even the Great Depression of the 1930s. In Zero Hour, he explains how to protect yourself and use this precarious climate to your advantage.
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POLITICS OF THE MIND Marxism and Mental Distress Ferguson, Iain
KEY SELLING POINTS • Harry Dent has written ten previous books, including two bestsellers, most recently The Sale of a Lifetime. • His he has more than 300,000 subscribers to his paid financial newsletters and e-letters. • With stock markets at record highs, many analysts are holding their breath for a massive correction. • This new book will help investors understand what they should (and shouldn’t) worry about. • It looks at theeconomic effects of Trumps election and, most relevant to UK readers, the Brexit vote. ISBN 13: 9780525536055, 336pp h/b, £23.99 Published by PORTFOLIO Rep Territories: UK & Ireland November 2017
Mental ill health has become one of the key ‘public issues’ of the 21st century. According to the World Health Organization, depression currently affects 350 million people. Politics of the Mind: Marxism and Mental Distress looks at the link between the economic and political system under which we live - capitalism - and the enormously high levels of mental ill-health which we see in the world today. The book ends by looking ahead to a world driven not by the demands of profit but on based on meeting human needs - a world which the Marxist psychoanalyst Erich Fromm called ‘a sane society’. KEY SELLING POINTS • Mental ill health has become one of the key ‘public issues’ of the 21st century. • Iain Ferguson is Honorary Professor of Social Work and Social Policy and is the author of several books. • Shows how a Marxist approach helps us navigate beyond determinist or mechanical explanations to explore mental health. ISBN 13: 9781910885659, 160pp p/b, £9.99 Published by BOOKMARKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East December 2017
Arts
Graphic Novel
EVERYTHING IS ALIVE
Oka Doner, Michele; Thurman, Judith et al
MILAN K. The Teenage Years Timel, Sam & Corentin
Michele Oka Doner is one of today’s foremost artists. Her prodigious career spans five decades and numerous artistic media, including sculpture, works on paper, furniture, video, jewellery, and sets and costumes. In addition, she has created over forty iconic public and private permanent art installations. Everything is Alive offers a glimpse into the full breadth of Oka Doner’s work. Above all, it shines a light on the continuing importance of art and the worldview that there is beauty to be found in all living things. KEY SELLING POINTS • Oka Doner’s career has spanned over 40 years, and her creations are held in the V&A and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. • David Gill has also featured Oka Doner’s work in his gallery, and on his stall at PAD 2016. • Filled from cover to cover with stunning visuals and photographs, produced masterfully in large format. • The narrative of imagery is also supplemented with essays by four high profile contributors. ISBN 13: 9781682450840, 240pp h/b, £62.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe November 2017
Orphan to a murdered Russian oligarchy, Mikhail Khodorov was destined to become one of the planet’s wealthiest men, dedicated to protecting the voiceless, powerless and the oppressed. But his tactics would be completely different from charities and other humanitarian organisations. He was to wage a ruthless war against injustice, and where the defeats could be just as great as the victories. Now, discover the brutal origins of the man the world came to know as Milan K. KEY SELLING POINTS • Sam Timel is the nom de plume of an American journalist. This is his first graphic novel. • Corentin is a young French artist and the son of Michel Rouge, who collaborated on the Marshall Blueberry series. • A political action thriller, for fans of the Bourne Identity series. • Officially selected for the Angouleme International Comics Festival. • High-octane storytelling at its finest, by an exciting new creative team. ISBN 13: 9781594651595, 152pp p/b, £14.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East December 2017
Humour
Graphic Novel
I LOVE YOU, SIGN HERE Contracts for Couples Pierson, Roy & Pierson, Sarah
Everyone signs prenups, but now there’s an encyclopaedia of contracts for every bump in the road and occasion for potential conflict in your relationship. With over 60 hilarious, totally realistic contracts, I Love You, Sign Here is the essential book for couples (young, old, married, living together, haven’t really had ‘the talk’) to navigate every possible scenario they could possibly face in their lives together, from money and sex, to in-laws and home decor.
KEY SELLING POINTS • The first ever book of contracts for couples to help navigate the troubled waters of love, sex, money, in-laws and IKEA. • The perfect, hilarious gift for wedding showers, birthdays, Valentine’s Day and Christmas! • Every couple bickers, and the line-up of usual suspects is universal; money woes, family, assembling furniture... ISBN 13: 9781682450901, 128pp p/b, £10.99 Published by REGAN ARTS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe November 2017
VENOMVERSE
Bunn, Cullen & Coello, Iban
During a routine battle with the villainous Jack O’Lantern, Venom finds himself transported to a far-off world and learns a terrible truth - a deadly new species called the Poisons has emerged from the vastness of space, and to make matters worse, they’re hunting Venoms! Trapped on the planet’s surface with a ragtag band of Venomised heroes, Eddie has no choice but to mount a counter offensive and hope to find a way home!Collecting Venomverse #1-5 (subject to change).
KEY SELLING POINTS • Venom is arguably Spider-Man’s deadliest foe and possibly his most popular villain! • The Venom solo movie, starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, AKA Venom, is setfor release 5th October 2018. • Written by the legendary Cullen Bunn (Deadpool, Uncanny X-Men). • Illustrated by fan-favourite Iban Coello (Deadpool and the Mercs for Money). • Cheaper than the US edition. ISBN 13: 9781846538841, 116pp p/b, £13.99 Published by PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East December 2017
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JANUARY 2018 Photography
BATTLESHIP ISLAND Makiko
In July 2015, MAKIKO was granted rare permission to photograph the restricted zone of Battleship Island, shortly after it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ringed by a seawall, and covered in tightly packed buildings, the tiny fortress-like island was once the most densely populated place on Earth. Now it is a ghost town - completely uninhabited for more than forty years. In the book, archive photographs break the eerie silence of the island’s contemporary landscape and, through the memories of a former resident of the island, MAKIKO brings it back to life. KEY SELLING POINTS • The dramatic location of Battleship Island features in the 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall. • Awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015, it also has a dark history of forced labour. • Award winning work by an established photographer. • Excellent coverage anticipated across a wide range of magazines and other media. ISBN 13: 9781911306221, 116pp h/b, £30.00 Published by DEWI LEWIS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2018
Photography
ON ABORTION Abril, Laia
On Abortion is the first part of Laia Abril’s new longterm project, A History of Misogyny. The work was first exhibited at Les Rencontres in Arles in 2016 and awarded the Prix de la Photo Madame Figaro and the Fotopress Grant. Abril documents and conceptualises the dangers and damage caused by women’s lack of legal, safe and free access to abortion. She draws on the past to highlight the long, continuing erosion of women’s reproductive rights through to the present-day, weaving together questions of ethics and morality, to reveal a staggering series of social triggers, stigmas, and taboos around abortion that have been largely invisible until now. KEY SELLING POINTS • A powerful book on Abortion - a major subject that remains deeply controversial. • Explores the complex history of abortion and ongoing issues of denial of access for women. • Award winning work by an established photographer. ISBN 13: 9781911306245, 196pp h/b, £35.00 Published by DEWI LEWIS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2018
Photography
WAR IS ONLY HALF THE STORY The Aftermath Project
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A 10-year retrospective of the work of the groundbreaking documentary photography programme, The Aftermath Project, which for a decade has supported post-conflict storytelling by some of the world’s best photographers. As a grant-making educational non-profit, The Aftermath Project was founded to help change the way the media covers conflict - and to educate the public about the true cost of war and the real price of peace. The book draws on the work of 53 Aftermath Project grant winners and finalists from around the world to explore post-conflict stories that all too often go untold. KEY SELLING POINTS • This powerful book includes work from many of the major photojournalists of the last decade. • The Aftermath Project is recognised worldwide for pioneering work in postconflict photography. • Major international exhibition currently being finalised. Dates and venues to be confirmed shortly. ISBN 13: 9781911306214, 268pp p/b, £35.00 Published by DEWI LEWIS PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2018
C.L.R. JAMES AND REVOLUTIONARY MARXISM Selected Writings of C.L.R. James 1939-1949 Le Blanc, Paul & McLemee, Scott
C. L. R. James was one of the most influential Marxists of his generation. His important contributions ranged from the subjects of Black liberation to contemporary philosophy and even touched on the anti-colonial potential of cricket. In this collection of hard-to-find articles and essays, his towering intellect and engaging style touch on a diverse array of topics. KEY SELLING POINTS • James’ most celebrated book, The Black Jacobins, often leaves readers searching for more info on his personal politics. • James’ engagement with Marxism was remarkable both for its originality and influence. • Much of James’ work first appeared in difficult to obtain periodicals, but is collected together here for ease of study. • Original source material makes this a perfect fit for class room use. ISBN 13: 9781608468645, 270pp p/b, £16.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2018
Social Issues
CLASS STRUGGLE AND THE COLOR LINE American Socialism and the Race Question, 1900-1930 Heideman, Paul
As Black oppression moves again to the forefront of American public life, the history of radical approaches to combating racism has acquired renewed relevance. Collecting, for the first time, source materials from a diverse array of writers and organisers, this reader provides a new perspective on the complex history of revolutionary debates about fighting anti-Black racism. Contextual material from the editor places each contribution in its historical and political setting, making this volume ideal for both scholars and activists. KEY SELLING POINTS • Offers a glimpse into the early history of Black radicalism, before the Civil Rights or Black Power movements. • Collects many hitherto unpublished works from central figures in the history of American Black radicalism. • Assembles the key documents from the early history of American socialism as an accessible resource for scholars. • Provides context and interpretation for the documents, setting each within its historical and authorial context. • Serves as an invaluable reference tool for an often-overlooked period of Black radicalism in the early 20th century. ISBN 13: 9781608467778, 400pp p/b, £17.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2018
Politics
DESTRUCTION OF HILLARY CLINTON, THE Bordo, Susan
In a mere few months during the 2016 presidential campaign, the accomplished and poised former Senator and Secretary of State was turned into something unrecognizable. Hillary was ‘flawed.’ ‘Historically unpopular.’ ‘Untrustworthy.’ Not ‘available’ enough to the media or ‘the people.’ We heard it - and more - from our neighbours overseas, on social media, in our offices and our houses. What happened? In a week-by-week narrative of the campaign year - from the primaries through election day - Bordo deconstructs the various forces that contributed to Hillary Clinton’s political destruction. KEY SELLING POINTS • A natural follow-up and companion volume to Melville’s New York Times Bestseller The Making of Donald Trump. • An essential, week-by-week guide demonstrating the decisive role the media played in Clinton’s campaign. • A shrewd, political narrative with a feminist angle, written by one of America’s foremost feminist cultural critics. • Susan Bordo has been writing about Clinton for the entirety of her public life and kept detailed notes of this election. • Updated with a new chapter addressing how the media narrative surrounding Hillary has evolved since the inauguration. ISBN 13: 9781612196626, 272pp p/b, £12.99 Published by MELVILLE HOUSE PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK & Ireland January 2018
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HER MOTHER’S MOTHER’S MOTHER AND HER DAUGHTERS Silverira, Maria Jose & Becker, Eric M. B. (trans)
FEBRUARY 2018 Video Game Art
THE ART OF RATCHET & CLANK Sony Computer Entertainment
Spanning 500 years of Brazilian history, Her Mother’s Mother’s Mother and Her Daughters chronicles a family of women, beginning in 1500 with the birth of Inaia, daughter of a Tupiniquim warrior, and ending in 2001 with Inaia’s distant descendent, Maria Flor. As each new daughter takes the place of her mother, and the mothers before her, Maria Jose Silveira’s captivating, cinematic prose takes us through the formation of the country itself, as well as through the roles, customs, challenges, and intrigues of the women within it. KEY SELLING POINTS • First novel translated into English from award-winning Brazilian novelist Maria Jose Silvera. • Translated by Words Without Borders editor Eric M. B. Becker. • A Brazilian, matrilineal One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967). • For fans of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Doris Lessing, Isabel Allende and Mario Vargas Llosa. ISBN 13: 9781940953670, 360pp p/b, £14.99 Published by OPEN LETTER Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2018
Political Activism
SETTING SIGHTS Histories and Reflections on Community Armed Self-Defense Crow, Scott & Churchill, Ward
This wide-ranging anthology uncovers the hidden histories and ideas of community armed self-defence, exploring how it has been used by marginalised and oppressed communities as well as anarchists and radicals within significant social movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Far from a call to arms, or a ‘how-to’ manual for warfare, this volume offers histories, reflections, and questions about the role of firearms in small collective defence efforts and its place in larger efforts toward the creation of autonomy and liberation. KEY SELLING POINTS • Featuring diverse perspectives from movements across the globe. • Includes histories and personal reflections from both researchers and participants in community armed self-defence. • Contributors include Dennis Banks, Kathleen Cleaver, Mable Williams, Subcomandante Marcos and many more. ISBN 13: 9781629634449, 336pp p/b, £21.99 Published by PM PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East January 2018
History
BOER WAR, THE Bossenbroek, Martin
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In The Boer War, the author brings a completely new perspective to this chapter of South African history, exploring the war primarily through the experiences of three men uniquely active during the bloody conflict. They are Willem Leyds, the Dutch lawyer who was to become South African Republic state secretary and eventual European envoy; Winston Churchill, then a British war reporter; and Deneys Reitz, a young Boer commando. The vivid and engaging experiences of these three men enable a more personal and nuanced story and offer a fresh approach to the conflict. KEY SELLING POINTS • A new book about the Boer war, offering a fresh perspective on the conflict. • The war story is told from a variety of viewpoints: those of a Brit, a Boer, and a Dutchman. • Pays equal attention to both stages of the war, from all sides, from its onset to its consequences. • Winner of the Netherland’s 2013 Libris History Prize and shortlisted for the 2013 AKO Literature Prize. ISBN 13: 9781609807474, 464pp h/b, £25.00 Published by SEVEN STORIES PRESS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe January 2018
For fifteen years the most unlikely heroes in the cosmos have been adventuring across the stars, kicking butt and taking names. Take a look back at the history of the iconic series, chronicling eleven amazing games and the brilliant studio that created them! KEY SELLING POINTS • A comprehensive look at the history of Ratchet and Clank! • Featuring never-before-seen concept art and commentary from the team that created the games! • The 15-year anniversary retrospective of one of the most influential PlayStation games! ISBN 13: 9781506705729, 184pp h/b, £24.99 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2018
Arts
BACHELOR NATION Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure Kaufman, Amy
For fifteen years and thirty-five seasons, the Bachelor franchise has been a mainstay in American TV viewers’ lives. Since it premiered in 2002, the show’s popularity and relevance has only grown - more than eight million viewers tuned in to see the conclusion of the most recent season of The Bachelor. The iconic reality television show’s reach and influence into the cultural zeitgeist is undeniable. Bestselling writers and famous actors live tweet about it. Die-hard fans - dubbed ‘Bachelor Nation’ - come together every week during each season to participate in fantasy leagues and viewing parties. KEY SELLING POINTS • Countless celebrities, acclaimed writers, and avowed feminists are admittedly obsessed by the show. • High profile fans include Amy Schumer, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Anna Kendrick, Roxane Gay. • A show which taps into something greater than mere staged pageantry and heavy-handed notions of fairy-tale romance. • Written both with the passion of a die-hard fan and the access and objectivity of a respected entertainment journalist. • Variety reported on 24th January 2017, The Bachelor drew in 7.33 million viewers. ISBN 13: 9781101985908, 320pp h/b, £20.99 Published by DUTTON Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2018
Graphic Novel - Manga
BATTLE ANGEL ALITA MARS CHRONICLE 1 Kishiro, Yukito
The cyber-martial arts saga that has spanned a solar system and over two decades in print returns, with creator Yukito Kishiro’s new sequel that reveals the true story of Alita’s childhood on Mars, and the mindbending adventures that still await her. For centuries, war has raged on the dusty, red surface of Mars. This apocalyptic crucible will produce the solar system’s most fearsome warrior, Alita. But for now that warrior is just a little girl named Yoko. The future and past of the battle angel fan out across the reaches of space in the final chapter of one of the greatest sci-fi epics of all time! KEY SELLING POINTS • Battle Angel Alita is part of a holy trinity of cyberpunk classics, with Akira and Ghost in the Shell (both Kodansha). • It has been a favourite of manga readers since the initial English-language release in 1995. • The original series is currently being released in a deluxe hardcover format. • A major Hollywood film adaptation is due July 2018 directed by Robert Rodriguez, written and produced by James Cameron. • The film is set to star Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly and Michelle Rodriguez. ISBN 13: 9781632366153, TBCpp p/b, £9.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2018
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THAT TIME I GOT REINCARNATED AS A SLIME 4 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. • Full of in-jokes and references for players of tabletop RPGs and video games like Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons. • Unique addition to the “sucked into a fantasy game world” sub-genre, along with Sword Art Online and No Game, No Life. • There are nine volumes in the series, which is still ongoing. ISBN 13: 9781632366382, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2018
Graphic Novel - Manga
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MARCH 2018 Fiction - Paranormal Romance
CROSS BREED 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. • Eleven of the Breed novels have hit the NYT bestseller list, most recently Bengal’s Quest, which hit #20 in hardcover. ISBN 13: 9780425265482, 384pp h/b, £21.99 Published by BERKLEY Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2018
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. • There are two volumes and it is ongoing in Japan. ISBN 13: 9781632365736, TBCpp p/b, £10.99 Published by KODANSHA COMICS Rep Territories: UK & Ireland February 2018
Fitness and Diet
THE KETO CURE A Low Carb High Fat Dietary Solution to Heal Your Body and Optimize Your Health Moore, Jimmy & Nally, Adam
The unique perspective on this book is that it covers the perspective from both Dr and patient. Dr. Adam Nally has helped thousands of patients lose weight, reverse diabetes, and eliminate chronic illness while Jimmy Moore has experience this for himself after adopting the keto diet.
KEY SELLING POINTS • Based on a popular podcast by Jimmy Moore and Adam Nally. • Helps provide GPs with nutritional information and practical advice for treatment. • People with various health conditions can use keto lifestyle to help them control or even reverse some common diseases. ISBN 13: 9781628601299, 400pp p/b, £29.99 Published by VICTORY BELT Rep Territories: UK, Ireland & Europe February 2018
Video Game Art
ART OF GOD OF WAR, THE Sony Computer Entertainment & Santa Monica Studios
Go behind the scenes of the latest entry in one of the most popular video game series on Playstation. Packed with concept art and design work, this is a must for any fan of the God Of War series and the perfect companion piece to anyone playing the upcoming Playstation 4 game. It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man, outside the shadow of the gods, he seeks solitude in the unfamiliar lands of Norse mythology. With new purpose and his son at his side, Kratos must fight for survival as powerful forces threaten to disrupt the new life he has created. KEY SELLING POINTS • Featuring art from the latest entry in one of the most popular action video game series of the modern era. • Various entries in the series have won multiple awards including Game of the Year. • Various outlets including IGN ranked the original game as one of the best Playstation 2 games of all time. • The series has sold over 21 million copies worldwide. • The highly anticipated God of War is set for release in Q1 of 2018 on Playstation 4. ISBN 13: 9781506705743, 184pp h/b, £33.50 Published by DARK HORSE Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2018
Music
GOING FOR A SONG A Chronicle of the UK Record Shop Cartwright, Garth
Garth Cartwright has travelled the length and breadth of the country, conducting more than 100 interviews with some of the icons of the record shop trade and the wider music industry, including Martin Mills (Beggars Banquet), Geoff Travis (Rough Trade), Andy Gray (Andy’s Records), Ralph McTell, Chris Barber, The Specials and many more. Featuring a foreword by the renowned comedian and writer, Stewart Lee. From the UK’s first record shop, Garth traces the history through more than a century of unprecedented social, cultural and political change. KEY SELLING POINTS • Comparative titles include Last Store Standing - on the independent retail sector - which sold over 18,000 copies. • Extensively researched, featuring interviews with many of the key figures in the independent record shop trade. • Garth Cartwright is an award winning and highly respected music writer and journalist. • Will appeal to record shop aficionados and those interested in contemporary UK social and cultural history. ISBN 13: 9781911374046, 292pp p/b, £12.99 Published by FLOOD GALLERY PUBLISHING Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East March 2018
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BREAKBEAT POETS VOL. 2, THE Black Girl Magic Browne, Mahogany L.; Simmonds, Idrissa & Woods, Jamila
Black Girl Magic continues and deepens the work of the first BreakBeat Poets anthology by focusing on some of the most exciting Black women writing today. This anthology breaks up the myth of hip-hop as a boys’ club, and asserts the truth that the cypher is a feminine form. KEY SELLING POINTS • Following the breakout success of The BreakBeat Poets, this highlights the work of Black women poets particularly. • Claudia Rankine’s Citizen, alongside several other volumes, demonstrates a renewed interest in Black female voices. • The anthology will be promoted by its 60 contributors, a community of educators and poets spread over the US. • #blackgirlmagic is a phrase and hashtag that is widely-used to celebrate the achievements of Black women. • Poetry is seeing a resurgence following the explosion of interest in spoken word poetry, shared through online videos. ISBN 13: 9781608468577, 300pp p/b, £16.99 Published by HAYMARKET BOOKS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East March 2018
Graphic Novel
IZUNA
Tenuta, Saverio; Letizia, Bruno & Lupattelli, Carita
From time immemorial, the spirits of nature created the Kamiga-kushi, a magical veil that hid them from the impure eyes of man. From then on, spirits and men could no longer gaze upon each other and lived as if belonging to separate worlds. One day, the Noggo appeared, and their darkness began to infect the world of the Kami. That’s why the sacred tree, Munemori, created the Izuna, the only ones capable of battling the terrible scourge of the Noggo. But the mysterious birth of a wolf cub in the shape of a young girl threatens to upset the delicate balance between the two worlds. KEY SELLING POINTS • Carita Lupattelli was nominated for the Best Painter/Multimedia Artist Eisner Award in 2016 for her work on Izuna. • The sequel to Legend of the Scarlet Blades, which has sold over 120,000 copies worldwide. • Brand new edition of this bestselling book with a new cover design that fans of the series will love. ISBN 13: 9781594654305, 96pp h/b, £19.99 Published by HUMANOIDS Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East March 2018
Literature and Memoirs
NORMAN MAILER: FOUR BOOKS OF THE 1960S An American Dream / Why Are We in Vietnam? / The Armies of the Night / Miami and the Siege of Chicago Mailer, Norman & Lennon, J. Michael
No writer plunged more wholeheartedly into the chaotic energies of the 1960s than Norman Mailer, as he fearlessly revolutionised literary norms and genres to capture the political, social, and sexual explosions of an unsettled era. Here, for the first time in one volume, are his unforgettable books of the 1960s. KEY SELLING POINTS • In one volume for the first time, all four of Norman Mailer’s great books of the 1960s. • Definitive collector’s edition with chronology and notes prepared by Mailer’s biographer. • Mailer’s probing of American politics and the American psyche have new relevance in these troubling times. • 50th anniversary of the publication of The Armies of the Night, winner of Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. • Restores Why Are We in Vietnam? to print. ISBN 13: 9781598535587, 950pp h/b, £37.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2018
Literature and Memoirs
NORMAN MAILER: THE 1960S COLLECTION
Mailer, Norman & Lennon, J. Michael
No writer plunged more wholeheartedly into the chaotic energies of the 1960s than Norman Mailer, as he fearlessly revolutionised literary norms and genres to capture the political, social, and sexual explosions of an unsettled era. Here, for the first time in one volume, are his unforgettable books of the 1960s.
KEY SELLING POINTS • In one volume for the first time, all four of Norman Mailer’s great books of the 1960s. • Definitive collector’s edition with chronology and notes prepared by Mailer’s biographer. • Mailer’s probing of American politics and the American psyche have new relevance in these troubling times. • 50th anniversary of the publication of The Armies of the Night, winner of Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. • Restores Why Are We in Vietnam? to print. ISBN 13: 9781598535570, TBCpp h/b, £67.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2018
Environmental & Green Studies
Literary Criticism
NORMAN MAILER: COLLECTED ESSAYS OF THE 1960S Mailer, Norman & Lennon, J. Michael
The electric and fearless essays of Norman Mailer were essential to the intellectual climate of 1960s America. Here, gathered into one volume for the first time by acclaimed Mailer biographer J. Michael Lennon, are all the essential essays from the classic collections. KEY SELLING POINTS • All Mailer’s finest essays from the 1960s, the decade in which his literary influence was at its powerful. • A portrait of the decade and its leading figures, including Jack and Jackie Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, and more. • Other Mailer books by Library of America are also available from Turnaround. • The Guardian called Mailer “a pre-eminent chronicler of the 20th century”. ISBN 13: 9781598535594, 500pp h/b, £29.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2018
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RACHEL CARSON: SILENT SPRING & OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL WRITINGS Carson, Rachel
This deluxe Library of America volume presents one of the landmark books of the twentieth century together with rare letters, speeches, and other writings that reveal the personal courage and passionate commitment of its author, environmentalist Rachel Carson. A huge bestseller when published in 1962, Silent Spring led not only to many of the laws and government agencies that protect our air, land, and water, but prompted a revolution in environmental consciousness. Now for the first time, in previously unpublished and newly collected letters, Carson’s groundbreaking expose of the unintended consequences of pesticide use comes together piece-by-piece. KEY SELLING POINTS • Carson’s environmental classic published with a collection of letters, speeches, and other documents. • Includes more than two dozen previously unpublished works. • Features a 16-page full-colour portfolio of images, and illustrated endpapers. • Offers an occasion to revisit Carson’s heroic career and legacy at a time of new environmental crises. ISBN 13: 9781598535600, 625pp h/b, £29.99 Published by LIBRARY OF AMERICA Rep Territories: UK & Ireland March 2018
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Fiction - Crime
END GAME
Johnson, Matt
End Game, the final part in the critically acclaimed Robert Finlay trilogy, sees our hero in an intricately plotted and terrifyingly fast-paced race to uncover the truth and escape those who’d sooner have him dead than be exposed. KEY SELLING POINTS • The final instalment of the incredible, critically acclaimed Robert Finlay series. • Wicked Game was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger. • Draws on author’s experiences as a former soldier and Metropolitan Police officer. ISBN 13: 9781912374090, 276pp p/b, £8.99 Published by ORENDA Rep Territories: UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle & Far East March 2018
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