Chronicle Books Spring 2016 Frontlist Catalog

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CONTENTS Backlist Highlights 128Ordering Information 142

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Also available:

Sabine’s Notebook

$22.95 HC978-0-8118-0180-5

The Golden Mean

$22.95 HC978-0-8118-0298-7

Griffin & Sabine:25th Anniversary Limited Edition$22.95 HC

HC • 978-1-4521-5595-17∂ x 7∂ in, 48 pp, full-color images throughout,

17 handwritten pieces of correspondence

(including 4 pullout letters), jacketed

Rights: WLiterature/Art

Pub Month: April

New York

Times Bestseller

New York

Times Bestseller

Praise for the multi-million bestselling saga

of Griffin & Sabine, books that have redefinedthe art of storytelling with their tale of two

unlikely lovers — all told through lushly

illustrated postcards and removable letters:

Available only while supplies last, this

specially jacketed collector’s edition

includes a newly created envelope with

a limited edition postcard, suitable for

mailing, and commemorative stamps for

customizing personal correspondence.

CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRIFFIN & SABINE

25thAnniversary

LimitedEdition

“wondrous, ingenious, gorgeous. . .” —USA Today

“

Bantock has fashioned a maddeningly labyrinthine,

wildly romantic, and exquisite work that reveals just

how much story can be conveyed with a few well-

placed words and images.

—Publishers Weekly

“Extremely original. . . classical myth, reality, and

fantasy are blended artfully in this modern allegory.”

—Los Angeles Times


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The Pharos GateGriffin & Sabine’s Lost Correspondence • By Nick Bantock

A love story for the ages, the tale of Griffin and Sabine is

an international sensation that spent over 100 weeks on

the New York Times bestseller list and continues to beguile

readers 25 years after its original publication. Here to cele-

brate that anniversary is the final volume in Griffin and

Sabine’s story—a book that can be enjoyed as a singular

reading experience or in conjunction with the series as a

whole. The Pharos Gate rejoices in the book as physical

object, weaving together word and image in beautifully

illustrated postcards and removable letters that reveal a

sensual and metaphysical romance, one full of mystery and

intrigue. Published simultaneously with the 25th-anniversary

edition of Griffin & Sabine, The Pharos Gate finally shares

what happened to the lovers in a gorgeous volume that will

surely delight Griffin and Sabine’s longtime fans and a new

generation of readers.

The Pharos Gate$24.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-5125-07∂ x 7∂ in, 60 pp, full-color

images throughout, 27 handwritten

pieces of correspondence (including

6 pullout letters), jacketed

Rights: W

Literature/ArtPub Month: April

Nick Bantock, born and raised in

England, now lives in Victoria, British

Columbia. An acclaimed writer and

artist, he is the author of books rang-

ing from fiction to creative inspira-

tion. His art is publicly and privately

collected throughout the world.

Marketing and Publicity Plan:

National print and online publicity

Online advertising

Mother’s and Father’s Day

promotions

Author events

Radio satellite tour

Online marketing campaign

Social media outreach

A LIMITED EDITION PLUS A NEW VOLUME IN THE SERIES!

The final

volume inthe Griffin &Sabine

Quartet



Drink Like a ManThe Only Cocktail Guide Anyone Really Needs • Introduction by DavidGranger • Edited by Ross McCammon and David Wondrich

Drink Like a Man distills 83 years of drinking wisdom into

this indispensable manual. With more than 125 cocktail

recipes and 100 photos, including 13 drinks every man

should know how to make, variations on classic cocktails,and drinks batched large enough to satisfy a crowd, it’s an

essential guide to cocktail making, but also a manual for

how to drink. As a host, at a bar, with a friend, on your

own—whatever the situation may be—Esquire offers wis-

dom, encouragement, and instructions. And also a damn

good drink.

David Granger is the editor in chief of Esquire. He lives in New York.

Ross McCammon is a senior editor at Esquire. He lives in New York.

David Wondrich is Esquire ’s longtime drinks correspondent and the

author of the James Beard Award–winning book Imbibe! He lives in

Brooklyn, New York.

Drink Like a Man$22.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-3270-96 x 8 in, 224 pp,

35 full-color photographs

throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WFood/Beverage

Pub Month: June

Also available:

Eat Like a Man

$30.00 HC978-0-8118-7741-1

The Eat Like a Man

Guide to Feeding a Crowd

$30.00 HC978-1-4521-3184-9

Marketing andPublicity Plan:

National print and online

publicity

Father’s Day promotions

Father’s Day media outreach


National online advertising





publicity

Author publicity


Advance reader copies

The Joy of LessA Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify

By Francine Jay, Miss Minimalist

Francine Jay pioneered the simple living movement with

her self-published bestseller, The Joy of Less. In this fully

redesigned and repackaged edition—featuring never-

before-seen content—Jay brings her philosophy to morereaders who are eager to declutter. Rather than the “crash

diet” approach found in other tidying up books, Jay shares

simple steps to cultivate a minimalist mindset and form new

habits, paving the way to lasting success. Her easy-to-follow

STREAMLINE method works in any space—from a single

drawer to a closet, room, or entire house. What’s more, it

can be called upon during clutter-inducing life events such

as moving, getting married, having kids, or downsizing.

With an airy two-color interior design and lovely hardcover

package, The Joy of Less is a refreshing and relatable

approach to decluttering that belongs in every home.

The Joy of Less$16.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-5518-06 x 8 in, 288 pp, 2-color

interior illustrations


Rights: WELifestyle/Organizing

Pub Month: May

Francine Jay is the bestselling decluttering expert and founder

of MissMinimalist.com. She has helped hundreds of thousands

of people organize their homes and simplify their lives, and has

been prominently featured in national media. She lives

in Portland, Oregon.

S Start over

T Trash, treasure, or transfer

R Reason for each item

E Everything in its place

A All surfaces clear

M Modules

L Limits

I If one comes in, one goes out

N Narrow it down

E Everyday maintenance

National Bestseller!

Now revised with new content.

Featuring Miss Minimalist’s proven

method to simplify any space:



Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping20 Stylish Projects that Celebrate Patchwork By Amy Butler • Photographs by David Butler

In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches

what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making.

From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece

Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sectionson traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book

will appeal to Amy’s core fans as well as those simply drawn

to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects

include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 sheets of full-size

patterns stored in an attached envelope. Piece Keeping is both

a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fash-

ion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy’s unique color

sense and eye-catching textile designs.

Amy Butler is a designer of fabrics and textiles, home accessories,

fashion wearables, rugs, wallpaper, wall art, sewing patterns, and

craft patterns. She lives in Granville, Ohio.

Amy Butler’s Piece Keeping$29.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-3447-58 x 10 in, 176 pp, more than

100 full-color photographs,

pocket with 9 fold-out pattern

sheets, unjacketed

Rights: W

Crafts/SewingPub Month: June

Also available:

Amy Butler’s Style Stitches

$29.95 HC978-0-8118-6669-9

See the Chronicle Books

Complete Backlist Catalog for

other titles in the Amy Butler

line of books and gift products.

Stylish projects crafted

from small pieces of

fabric include:

Pyramid Pillows

Tribal Cuffs

Whimsy Quilt

Divine Patchwork Dress

Talisman Necklace

© D a v i d B u t l e r



Advice from My 80-Year-Old SelfReal Words of Wisdom from People Ages 7 to 88

By Susan O’Malley

What advice would your 80-year-old self give you? That is

the question artist Susan O’Malley, who was herself to die far

too young, asked more than a hundred ordinary people of

every age, from every walk of life. She then transformed theirresponses into vibrant text-based images. From a prompt to

do things that matter to your heart, to a reminder that it’s

okay to have sugar in your tea, these are calls to action and

words to live by—heartfelt, sometimes humorous, and

always fiercely compassionate. This stirring celebration of

our collective humanity unveils the wisdom we hold inside

ourselves right now.

Susan O’Malley (1976–2015) was an artist and curator from the

San Francisco Bay Area. The impact of her inspiring work has

traveled far and wide and her art has been exhibited in public

projects around the globe.

Advice from My 80-Year-Old Self$16.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-3993-77£ x 10 in, 128 pp, full-color

images throughout, unjacketed

Rights: WArt/InspirationPub Month: February



publicity

Mother’s Day promotions

and media outreach

Dad’s and Grad’s promo-

tions and media outreach

Social media campaign

A portion of the

proceeds from the

sale of this book willbe donated to the Susan

O’Malley Memorial Fund

for the Arts.

The Susan O’Malley

Memorial Fund for theArts supports both

emerging artists and the

permanent installation

of O’Malley’s artwork.



Meaningful BouquetsCreate Special Messages with Flowers • By L eigh Okiesand Lisa M cGuinness • Photographs by Annabelle Breakey

Say it with flowers. This visual bouquet includes a photo-

graphic glossary of popular flower types and their Victorian

meanings, followed by step-by-step instructions for creating

25 beautiful arrangements. From Celebration and Luck, toHappiness and Forgiveness, each bespoke bunch of flowers

suits an important occasion or recipient. Blooming with

inspiring lifestyle photography and watercolor botanical

illustrations throughout, Meaningful Bouquets brings a truly

personal touch to flower arranging.

Leigh Okies is a floral stylist and designer. Her work has been

featured in many publications and wedding blogs. She lives in

Berkeley, California.

Lisa McGuinness is a gardener, flower lover, writer, and editor.

She lives in Walnut Creek, California.

Annabelle Breakey is a San Francisco–based photographer.

Meaningful Bouquets$24.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-4007-07∑ x 9 in, 144 pp, full-color

photographs and watercolor illustrations


Rights: WCrafts/Flowers

Pub Month: April

Meaningful

bouquets

include:

Comfort

Maternal Love

Proud of You

Success

Thankfulness



publicity

Local author events

Mother’s Day media

outreach

Online marketing

campaign



The Art of Finding DoryPreface by John Lasseter • Foreword by Andrew Stanton • Introduction bySteve Pilcher

What can Dory remember? Who are her parents? In Finding

Dory, Pixar Animation Studios sets out to answer these

questions, to the delight of Finding Nemo fans. The Art of

Finding Dory offers a look at the creative process behindthe making of this much-anticipated sequel, shining a light

on the many inspiring and beautiful layers of creation the

artists at the studio explored during years of development.

John Lasseter is a two-time Academy Award® winner, director,

chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios,

and principal creative officer at Walt Disney Imagineering.

Andrew Stanton is the director of Finding Dory . He made his direc-

torial debut with the Academy Award®-winning feature Finding

Nemo , wrote and directed WALL•E , and co-directed A Bug’s Life .

Steve Pilcher is a production designer on Finding Dory . He worked

as a production designer on the Academy Award®-winning feature

Brave .

The Art of Finding Dory$40.00 US

HC • 978-1-4521-2224-311 x 9 in, 176 pp, full-color

images throughout, jacketed

Rights: US, Canada, UKE, AUNZ,Asia, Latin America, Middle EastPop Culture/Film

Pub Month: May© Disney

The Art of ZootopiaPreface by John Lasseter • Foreword by Byron Howard and Rich Moore

Disney’s newest animated feature, Zootopia, is a comedy-

adventure starring Officer Judy Hopps, a rookie bunny cop

who has to team up with fast-talking scam-artist fox Nick

Wilde to crack her first case in the all-animal city of Zooto-

pia. This lushly illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenes

view of the elaborate artistry involved in creating the film.

Byron Howard, director of Zootopia, joined the Walt Disney Anima-

tion Studios in 1994 and has served as an animator, designer,

and supervising animator for such classic films as Mulan and Lilo

& Stitch. He directed Bolt and Tangled.

Rich Moore, director of Zootopia, directed 2012’s Oscar®-

nominated feature Wreck-It Ralph.

The Art of Zootopia$40.00 US


images throughout, jacketed

Rights: US, Canada, AUNZ, Asia,Latin America, Middle East; XUKEPop Culture/Film

Pub Month: March© Disney

Also available:

The Art of Frozen

$40.00 HC978-1-4521-1716-4

Also available:

The Art of The Good Dinosaur

$40.00 HC978-1-4521-2220-5

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Journey in Color: Moroccan MotifsColoring BookBy Molly Hatch

Featuring bold geometric designs found in Moroccan mar-

kets, tiles, and textiles, this stunning coloring book is

printed in black and bright pops of neon turquoise inks

throughout.

Journey in Color: French BaroqueColoring BookBy Molly Hatch

These coloring book patterns are inspired by the elegance

of Marie Antoinette–era clothes, dishes, jewelry, and more.

The ornate outlines are printed in both black and shimmer-

ing bronze metallic inks, making every colored-in page a

work of art.

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JOURNEY IN C OLOR COLORING BOOKS

A creative escape that stands out from the crowd with metallic and neon inks.

Journey in Color: Moroccan MotifsColoring Book$14.95 USPB • 978-1-4521-5150-211 x 9 in, 92 pp, 40 images, 2-color

illustrations throughout

Rights: W

Activity/ArtPub Month: March

Journey in Color: French BaroqueColoring Book$14.95 USPB • 978-1-4521-5122-911 x 9 in, 92 pp, 40 images, 2-color

illustrations throughout

Rights: W

Activity/ArtPub Month: March

Molly Hatch is an internationally-

exhibited artist and the author of

A Teacup Collection . She works

in Northampton, Massachusetts.



From theartist behind

Fantastic

Cities

Fantastic Structures$14.95 USPB • 978-1-4521-5323-011¾ x 11∑ in, 60 pp. 58 b/w images

Rights: WActivity/Art

Pub Month: April

Fantastic StructuresA Coloring Book of Amazing Buildings Real and Imagined

By Steve McDonald

In this eagerly awaited follow-up to the international

bestseller Fantastic Cities , artist Steve McDonald uses his

unique large-format approach working from actual

photographs to create beautifully detailed line drawings ofamazing buildings and other structures from around the

world. The globe-trotting selection includes buildings from

six continents—including Prague’s Astronomical Clock,

Russia’s St. Basil’s Cathedral, a Florentine bridge, a

Romanian castle, an Indian palace, and many dozens

more—alongside fun-to-color details from iconic structures

such as the Eiffel Tower, London Bridge, and the Chrysler

Building. The crisp white pages are conducive to a range of

applications, and a middle margin keeps all the artwork

fully colorable. A dozen imaginative architectural mandala

illustrations round out this gorgeous adult coloring book.

Steve McDonald is the bestselling author of Fantastic Cities . A

lifelong traveler, he has lived in Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia,

and currentlly lives in Ontario, Canada.

Also available:

Fantastic Cities

$14.95 PB978-1-4521-4957-8



Eat Drink Paleo CookbookMore Than 110 Paleo-Inspired Recipes for Everyone

By Irena Macri

The popular paleo diet involves eating more leafy greens,

fruits, meats, and fish, while eschewing processed foods

and dairy. Sounds healthy, right? And strict! Popular

blogger Irena Macri follows the diet 80 percent of thetime, allowing room for the occasional dessert or drink.

The result? She looks and feels great, but not deprived.

More than 100 recipes, beautiful photographs of colorful

creative dishes, and can-do messages from Irena make

Eat Drink Paleo Cookbook a book that appeals to cooks

who want to embrace a healthier diet. . . most of the time.

Irena Macri blogs at EatDrinkPaleo.com and lives in London

and Sydney.

Eat Drink Paleo$24.95 USPB • 978-1-4521-5223-38 x 10 in, 224 pp,


Rights: NAMFood/Paleo

Pub Month: March

Low-So GoodA Guide to Real Food, Big Flavor, and Less Sodium with 70 Amazing

Recipes • By Jessica Goldman Foung • Photographs by John Lee

Hundreds of millions of people live with medical conditions

that require they lower their sodium intake—heart disease,

hypertension, kidney disease, and diabetes, to name a few—

and research shows most of us would be healthier if weconsumed less salt. What could be a challenge becomes

an opportunity in Low-So Good, a beautifully photographed

book about living a rich life with a low-sodium diet. With 70

recipes for much-loved food (including fries, cake, and dips)

and chapters filled with information about how to entertain,

dine out, travel, and create a supportive community, Low-So

Good empowers anyone to become an expert at living well

with less salt.

Jessica Goldman Foung is a food writer, blogger, and spokesperson

for the National Kidney Foundation. She lives in San Francisco.

Low-So Good$29.95 USHC • 978-1-4521-3508-37∑ x 9 in, 272 pp, 30 full-color

photographs, unjacketed

Rights: WFood/Low Sodium

Pub Month: March



Draw Your Big IdeaThe Ultimate Creativity Tool for Turning Thoughts into Action and

Dreams into Reality • By Heather Willems and Nora Herting

In this increasingly visual age, images speak louder than

words. Studies show that images also help people think.

Visual note-taking such as doodlng increases memory reten-

tion rates by nearly 30 percent, and opens creative pathways,strengthens focus, and inspires self-expression. Driven by

these groundbreaking findings, entrepreneurs Nora Herting

and Heather Willems founded ImageThink, a graphic facilita-

tion firm that has helped an elite roster of clients—from

Google to Pepsi to NASA—visualize their ideas and transform

their creative processes using simple drawing techniques that

anyone can master. Draw Your Big Idea presents their sought-

after guidance and more than 150 drawing exercises tailored

to brainstorming, refining, and executing ideas in the home,

design studio, and office. With this workbook, readers will

learn to beat creative block—for good!

Draw Your Big Idea$19.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-5292-97∑ x 9 in, 160 pp, more than

150 2-color illustrations

Rights: WBusiness/CreativityPub Month: May

Heather Willems is a business strategy consultant with a back-

ground in art education. Cofounder of ImageThink, she lives in

Brooklyn, New York.

Nora Herting is a cofounder of ImageThink, a consulting firm serving

Fortune 500 companies and creative agencies around the world.

Also an award-winning artist, she lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Wall Street Journal,

the Guardian,

the Today Show,

TED Talks,

and more



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Happiness Is . . .500 Ways to Be in the MomentBy Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar

Mindful living is happy living. This refreshing book from the

creators of Happiness Is . . . illustrates 500 inspiring ways

to slow down, unplug, de-stress, connect with others, and

relish the simple moments in life: sitting under a ceiling fan

on a hot day, taking lunch away from your desk, letting go

of negative thoughts, a beach yoga session, and more. Fea-

turing the brand’s signature charming illustration style and

friendly tone, this book sparks positive reflection and serves

to remind us that happiness is all around—and within.

Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are famed illustrators and the

authors of the bestseller Me Without You. They live in Marin

County, California.

Also available:

Happiness Is. . .

500 Things to Be

Happy About

$12.95 PB978-1-4521-3600-4

Friendship Is . . .

500 Reasons to

Appreciate Friends

$12.95 PB978-1-4521-3657-8

Happiness Is . . .500 Ways to Be in the Moment$12.95 USPB • 978-1-4521-5201-16 x 6 in, 272 pp, 500

2-color illustrations, flaps

Rights: WGift Books/Inspiration

Pub Month: March

See the Chronicle Books Complete Backlist Catalog for full line of Happiness Is. . . titles.


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marketing campaign

Consumer sweepstakes

Bonus online materials

See page 109 for new stationery titles in the Happiness Is. . . line.



LondontownA Photographic Tour of the City’s Delights

By Susannah Conway • Foreword by Helen Storey MBE

Londontown is a love letter in pictures to this bustling world

capital. Photographer Susannah Conway takes us beyond

the familiar sights to capture an authentic local experience

of the city. Readers will travel with her as she crisscrossesLondon, shooting all the hippest, most exciting, and most

historic neighborhoods, and sampling the city’s effortless

cool, vibrant street life, and timeless know-how. Mixing

signature Polaroid shots with modern digital photos, this

insider’s slice of London life will appeal both to those living

half a mile from Big Ben and Anglophiles anywhere.

Susannah Conway’s writing and photography have been featured

in international publications and two previous books. She lives in

London.

Helen Storey MBE is an award-winning designer and artist and a

professor at the University of the Arts London. She lives in London.

Also available:

Paris in Color

$19.95 HC978-1-4521-0594-9

Londontown$14.95 US


photographs throughout,

unjacketed

Rights: WTravel/Photography

Pub Month: June

The Little Pleasures of ParisBy Leslie Jonath • Illustrations by Lizzy Stewart

Take an enchanting tour of Paris’s most charming places,

objects, and pastimes in this lovingly compiled Francophile

handbook. Organized by season, The Little Pleasures of Paris

takes the reader through a year’s worth of quintessentially

Parisian experiences, from secret gardens bursting with

roses to exotic plumage at the city’s bird market, candied

violets at Paris’s oldest sweet shop, dazzling colors in the

stained glass at Sainte-Chapelle, and more. The friendly text

and whimsical illustrations make this delightful volume a

poetic letter to the City of Light. Unusual details that might

otherwise go unnoticed are celebrated and offer a uniquely

intimate perspective in this triomphe of je ne sais quoi and

joi de vivre!

Leslie Jonath is a San Francisco–based author of ten books.

Lizzy Stewart is an artist and illustrator based in London.

The Little Pleasures of Paris$19.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-4172-56 x 9 in, 112 pp, 50 full-color

illustrations, unjacketed

Rights: WTravel/ParisPub Month: June



What’s It Like in Space?Stories from Astronauts Who’ve Been There

By Ariel Waldman

Everyone wonders what it’s really like in space, but very

few of us have ever had the chance to experience it first-

hand. This captivating illustrated collection brings together

stories from dozens of international astronauts—men andwomen who’ve actually been there—who have returned

with accounts of the sometimes weird, often funny, and

awe-inspiring sensations and realities of being in space.

With playful artwork accompanying each, here are the real

stories behind backwards dreams, “moon face,” the tricks

of sleeping in zero gravity and aiming your sneeze during

a spacewalk, the importance of packing hot sauce, and

dozens of other cosmic quirks and amazements that come

with travel in and beyond low Earth orbit.

What’s It Like in Space?$14.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-4476-46 x 6 in, 128 pp, full-color images


Rights: WScience/SpacePub Month: May

Ariel Waldman is the global instigator of Science Hack Day,

a fellow at the Institute for the Future, a National Academy

of Sciences committee member, a White House Champion of

Change for Citizen Science, and the founder of Spacehack.org,

a directory of ways to participate in space exploration. She lives

in San Francisco.



SalmonEverything You Need to Know + 45 Recipes

By Diane Morgan • Photographs by Leigh Beisch

Salmon is the third-most consumed seafood in North

America, not only for its exceptional flavor and versatility,

but for its undeniable health benefits. Rich in Omega-3s,

it’s a rich protein source for those looking to eat healthier,consume less meat, or transitioning to a paleo or pescatarian

diet. Salmon features 45 recipes showcasing the best ways

to prepare this luscious, accessible fish. Acclaimed author

Diane Morgan has crafted a go-to reference for home cooks

who want to add more creative preparations of salmon to

their repertoire. Recipes include all savory meal occa-

sions—appetizers, dinner, pizza, brunch, and more—pro-

viding inspiration for healthy eaters and fish lovers alike.

Diane Morgan is a food writer, recipe developer, and author of

more than a dozen cookbooks. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Leigh Beisch is a San Francisco–based food photographer.

Salmon$19.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4835-97∑ x 9 in, 144 pp,


Rights: WFood/FishPub Month: April

Recipes include:

Stove-Top Alder-Smoked Salmon

Salmon Grilled on a Bed of Herbs

Asian Salmon Burgers with

Green Onion–Soy Mayonnaise

Pan-Roasted Salmon withPotatoes and Kale

Pastrami Salmon

From the

James Beard

Award–winning

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Name one common cause of food poisoning.

Give two reasons why people should bewilling to act as a witness in court.

State one reason why people might choose

to migrate to a different country.

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F in Exams: Complete Failure EditionBy Richard Benson

The ultimate compendium of the international and New

York Times bestselling series, this fun omnibus features

the complete content from all four books—F in Exams,

F for Effort, F this Test, and F in Exams: Pop Quiz —plus

more than 100 brand-new, sadly real, hilariously wrong

student answers (Q: What is the role of a catalyst in a

chemical reaction? A: It lists the cats involved). Also

including bonus trivia in the form of “Stuff They Should

Have Taught Us in School” facts (did you know a

sneeze can travel up to 100 MPH?), this A+ collection

will amuse anyone facing down a test as well as those

happy to have the classroom behind them.

Richard Benson is the author of the F in Exams series and

several other humor books. He lives in London.

Also available:

F in Exams

$9.95 PB978-0-8118-7831-9

F for Effort

$9.95 PB978-1-4521-1322-7

F this Test

$9.95 PB978-1-4521-2776-7

F in Exams: Pop Quiz

$9.95 PB978-1-4521-4403-0

F in Exams:Complete Failure Edition$19.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4896-05∑ x 8 in, 384 pp,

2-color images throughout

Rights: NAMHumorPub Month: April

New York

Times Bestseller

New York

Times Bestseller

New York

Times Bestseller

New York

Times Bestseller

More than

a million

copies sold in

the series!



How to DriveReal-World Instruction and Advice from Holly wood’s Top Driver

By Ben Collins

Here’s the ultimate guide to being the best—and safest—

driver possible. And an absolute must for everyone with a

learner’s permit. Former Top Gear Stig and professional

driver Ben Collins shares expert skills culled from a twenty-year career as one of the best drivers in the world, famous

for racing in the Le Mans series and NASCAR, piloting the

Batmobile, and dodging bullets with James Bond. Refined

over thousands of hours of elite-level performance in the

physics of driving, his philosophy results in greater control

and safer, more efficient and fun driving for all skill levels.

Ben Collins has competed in motor racing since 1994, and his

company Collins Autosport provides precision and stunt driving

for film and television, including Top Gear, the James Bond films

Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale, and Skyfall, and Mission

Impossible: Rogue Nation. He lives in Bristol, England.

How to Drive$22.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4529-77£ x 10 in, 272 pp,

full-color images throughout

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Why Boys Need ParentsBy Alex Beckerman

Boys will be boys. Unfortunately, they will also be arsonists,

wrecking balls, flooders, and eight-limbed ninjas of destruc-

tion. It is their nature. With photos pulled from the 1950s

on, this book celebrates the wacky, illogical, dangerous, and

ridiculous things boys do. Parents everywhere will laugh in

recognition at each bit of mischief and misadventure—all

proof that boys really do need parents.

Alex Beckerman parents a boy in Austin, Texas.

Also available:

I Was an Awesomer Kid

$12.95 PB978-1-4521-3653-0

Why Boys Need Parents$12.95 US


and b/w photographs


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Pub Month: April



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Tiny CatTiny DogBy Yoneo Morita

Just when it seemed pets couldn’t get any more adorable,

we discovered Tiny Cat and Tiny Dog. Direct from Japan,

these are the sweetest—and smallest—pets around. Both

are the size of a macaron, and their mischievous adven-

tures in a full-size world are chronicled in the pages of

these pint-size volumes. Animal lovers of any size will enjoy

following along as Tiny Cat and Tiny Dog encounter every-

day objects like a strawberry, a ball of yarn, a rubber ducky,

and more. The resulting cuteness knows no limits, espe-

cially since each book in this new series includes a tear-out

postcard to send to a friend!

Yoneo Morita is a Japanese photographer who is well known for

his adorable photographs of cats and dogs.

Tiny Dog$9.95 US



1 perforated postcard, jacketed

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Tiny Cat$9.95 US



1 perforated postcard, jacketed

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Includesa very cutepostcard to

share!



The ABCs of AdulthoodBy Deborah Copaken and Randy Polumbo

Here’s a book of wit and wisdom that’s perfect for gradua-

tion or any other “welcome to the adult world” moment.

From New York Times bestselling author Deborah Copaken

and noted sculptor Randy Polumbo come 26 genuine and

funny bits of advice as surprising as they are sensible. From

“A is for Anger” through “Z is for Zzzzzzz,” each entry is

paired with the authors’ street-smart photography of the

matching alphabet letter to create a savvy gift. Based on a

viral article written by Copaken when her own firstborn left

for college, The ABCs of Adulthood is a delightful, worldly

riff on learning your ABCs all over again.

Deborah Copaken is a prolific journalist, photographer, former

Emmy-winning TV producer, and author of several books, includ-

ing Shutterbabe. She lives in New York and is the mother of three.

Randy Polumbo is a sculptor and the father of a 17-year-old. He

divides his time between New York and California.

The ABCs of Adulthood$14.95 US


photographs, jacketed

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“ The ABCs of Adulthood is the perfect combi- nation of humor, wisdom, practical advice,and gorgeous photos. An invaluable resourcefor anyone grappling with the challenges ofbeing a grown-up (and isn’t that all of us?).”

—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project



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The Joy of SwimmingA Celebration of Our Love for G etting in the Water

By Lisa Congdon • Foreword by Lynne Cox

From Lisa Congdon, bestselling author of Whatever You Are,

Be a Good One, this lovely new book invites readers to dip

into the many joys of swimming. Congdon brings her per-

sonal passion as a lifelong swimmer to this beautiful andthoughtful celebration of getting in the water. Hand-lettered

inspirational quotes, watercolor portraits paired with real

people’s personal stories, illustrated collections of vintage

objects—colorful swim caps, bathing suits through the ages,

traditional pool signs—and much more evoke the beauty

and inspiration of the subject. An emphasis on swimming as

a way of life—taking the leap, going with the flow—makes

this delightful volume one that will speak to serious swim-

mers, vacation paddlers, and anyone pondering their next

high dive.

The Joy of Swimming$18.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4413-96 x 8 in, 144 pp, full-color

illustrations throughout,

die-cut cover, flaps

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Pub Month: May

Lisa Congdon is an artist, illustrator, author, and avid swimmer.

She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Lynne Cox is a record-breaking long-distance swimmer and best-

selling author. She lives in Southern California.


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Grilled Cheese KitchenBread + Cheese + Everything in Between

By Heidi Gibson with Nate Pollak • Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

Melted cheese between slices of toasted bread—the ultimate

in comfort food. This mouthwatering cookbook features

39 grilled cheese recipes created by Heidi Gibson, winner

of seven grilled cheese championships and the co-owner(with husband Nate) of the American Grilled Cheese

Kitchen in San Francisco. The classic Mousetrap is drip-

ping with three kinds of cheese. The Piglet wows with its

thinly sliced ham and sharp cheddar. And grilled cheese

makes a great breakfast—just add an egg! With 40 addi-

tional recipes for great accompaniments and side dishes—

including hearty soups, many varieties of mac & cheese,

spicy pickles, and tangy spreads—plus tips on choosing

the best bread and cheese and techniques for grilling each

sandwich at just the right temperature, anyone can create

the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.

Grilled Cheese Kitchen$19.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-4459-77∑ x 9 in, 176 pp, 30 full-color

photographs, unjacketed

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Wife-and-husband duo Heidi Gibson and Nate Pollak own

the ever-popular American Grilled Cheese Kitchen based in

San Francisco.

Antonis Achilleos is a food photographer based in New York.

Treat Yourself to a

Gr i l led Cheese Sandwich!

Cubano Grilled Cheese

Emmentaler, Muenster, pork shoulder, ham,

pickled onions

Huevos Rollando Grilled Cheese

Pepper Jack, black beans, plum tomatoes,

avocado, egg

Basque Sheep Grilled Cheese

P’tit basque cheese, herbes de Provence,honey, dijon mustard

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Provolone, roast beef, giardiniera

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Thin Slices of Anxiety$14.95 US



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Thin Slices of AnxietyObservations and Advice to Ease a Worried Mind

By Catherine Lepage

Not to worry, a book on anxiety is finally here! A clever

antidote to everyday angst, this illustrated book captures

universal truths and comforting revelations about being

human. Artist Catherine Lepage uses her wry humor tohelp us see that “thinly sliced and illustrated, emotions

are much easier to digest.”

Catherine Lepage is the award-winning author of four previous

books and the cofounder of the design studio Ping Pong Ping.

She lives in Montreal, Canada.



Cat ZodiacAn Astrological Guide to the Feline Mystique

By Maeva Considine • Illustrations by Vikki Chu

Brand-new cat owners or those who have lived with a feline

companion or two for years need only look to the stars to

demystify cat behaviors. This zodiac collection delves into

the inner lives of cats, exploring each sun sign and offeringcharacter traits, lifestyle insights, and relationship inclina-

tions to help cat owners learn to live in harmony with their

unique pets. Filled with whimsical illustrations, this book

unlocks the secrets of the feline mystique.

Maeva Considine is a Taurus, cat lover, and writer. She lives in

Seattle with two cats named Bill Murray and Liz Lemon.

Vikki Chu is an illustrator and a Sagittarius. She lives in Virginia.

Also available:

The Circadian Tarot

$16.95 HC978-1-4521-4195-4

Cat Zodiac$14.95 US


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Garden Gnomes Have IssuesBy Greg Stones

Garden gnomes may be small, but their problems are often

very big. They have issues with snowmen, magnets, bubble-

gum, and mimes. They really enjoy romance, skinny-dipping,

and paper airplanes, but they have major issues with water-

melons, mousetraps, trampolines, and teddy bears—and

through it all they especially love one special thing. Artist

Greg Stones turns his popular, playful illustration style to

the tiny troubles of these beloved characters, presenting

their inner lives with a warm and witty sense of the absurd.

Greg Stones is an artist and the author of Zombies Hate Stuff,

Penguins Hate Stuff, Zombies Have Issues, Sock Monkeys Have

Issues, and Ninjas Have Issues. He lives and works in Rhode

Island.

Also available:

Ninjas Have Issues

$9.95 HC978-1-4521-4474-0

Sock Monkeys Have Issues

$9.95 HC978-1-4521-4005-6

Garden Gnomes Have Issues$9.95 US



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Mon Cher ÉclairAnd Other Beautiful Pastries, Including Cream Puffs, Profiteroles,

and Gougères • By Charity Ferreira • Photographs by Joseph De Leo

Taking the love of French pastries into the kitchen, Mon Cher

Éclair shows how rewarding it is to make these delectable

treats at home. Using just a couple of simple techniques,

home cooks can easily master the basic recipe for pâteà choux dough and use it to make beautiful éclairs with

modern flavor combinations such as butterscotch-bourbon

or Meyer lemon cream. The dough is also the base for an

array of profiteroles and cream puffs, which make great

appetizers and desserts. With more than 40 recipes ranging

from traditional to trendy, savory to sweet, rustic to artistic,

this small cookbook will make home cooks look like a very

big deal.

Charity Ferreira is a food writer and recipe developer. She lives

in Oakland, California.

Joseph De Leo is a San Francisco–based photographer.

Mon Cher Éclair$16.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4566-27∑ x 9 in, 112 pp,


Rights: WBaking/PastryPub Month: March

Recipes include:

Coconut Mango Éclairs

Tangerine Caramel Éclairs

Tahini Chocolate

Cacao-Nib Profiteroles

Sea Salt and CrackedBlack Pepper Gougères



FeathersDisplays of Brilliant Plumage

By Robert Clark • Preface by Carl Zimmer

Exquisite images from award-winning National Geographic

photographer Robert Clark offer a captivating perspective on

the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple

thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired withinformative text about the utility and evolution of the feather

it depicts, making this handsome marriage of art and science

the ideal gift for bird lovers, natural history buffs, and photog-

raphy enthusiasts.

Robert Clark is an award-winning freelance photographer and

frequent contributor to National Geographic magazine. He lives in

New York Ci ty.

Award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer is author of twelve books

and a weekly column for the New York Times. He lives in

Connecticut.

Feathers$29.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-3989-07£ x 9£ in, 176 pp,


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Also available:

Furniture Makeovers

$24.95 HC978-1-4521-0415-7

Furniture Makes the RoomCreate Special Pieces to Style a Home You Love

By Barb Blair • Photographs by Paige French

Knack Studio founder Barb Blair is famous for her “knack”

with furniture: spotting classic pieces and transforming them

into modern showstoppers. In this inspiring book, Blair

goes beyond the nuts and bolts of furniture refinishing toshow how to style rooms with each customized piece. For

instance, she transforms a well-worn coffee table with a

painted ombré design, and then reveals how to incorporate

it into a bright and sunny den, a cozy reading nook, and a

cheerful bedroom. With instructions for 15 before-and-after

furniture projects—dressers, tables, beds, armoire, and

more—in Blair’s signature bold style, a “toolbox” section

detailing her favorite techniques and materials, and photos

of dozens of inspiring interiors, Furniture Makes the Room

unlocks the secrets to decorating livable rooms around

statement pieces.

Furniture Makes the Room$27.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-3999-98 x 10 in, 192 pp,

250 full-color photographs, unjacketed

Rights: WInterior Design/FurniturePub Month: April

“As useful as it is beautiful. . . The perfect

addition to any creative home.”

—Justina Blakeney, founder of the Jungalow

15 before-and-after

furniture

projects

Barb Blair is the founder of Knack, a brick-and-mortar retail shop

and furniture design studio. Her work has been featured on dozens

of top design websites. She is the author of Furniture Makeovers

and lives in Greenville, South Carolina.

Paige French is a photographer specializing in lifestyle, editorial,

interiors, food, farms, and gatherings. She lives in Athens, Georgia.



How to Be a WildflowerA Field Guide • By Katie Daisy

A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adven-

ture about to begin—How to Be a Wildflower is the book to

celebrate these and other wide-open occasions. Encourag-

ing self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved

artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and letter-

ing to this collection of things to do and make, quotes,

meditations, natural history, and more. A recipe for straw-

berry rhubarb pie, a prompt to hike by the light of the moon,

a place to press flowers: every page inside the charming

textured two-piece case invites readers to wander, gather,

savor, and ponder the natural world around them. For

every wild and free spirit—and those who aspire to be—

this is a field guide to living life to the fullest.

Katie Daisy is an artist whose work captures the essence of living

with nature. She resides in Bend, Oregon.

How to Be a Wildflower$19.95 US



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Sunday Sews20 Inspired Weekend Projects

By Theresa Gonzalez • Photographs by Nicole Hill Gerulat

Sunday Sews presents 20 irresistible designs that can be

sewn on a weekend and enjoyed for a lifetime. Featuring

minimalist style and unfussy lightweight fabrics, they are

as functional as they are chic. Think drapey shift dresses,flattering tunics and skirts, tanks and tops perfect for

layering, pretty aprons, go-anywhere tote bags, and gifts

for children and loved ones. Step-by-step instructions and

technical illustrations make construction a breeze, what-

ever the reader’s skill level; and lush photographs show-

case the finished projects in clean, uncluttered settings.

Sleekly packaged and brimming with atmosphere, Sunday

Sews evokes everything we love about the most relaxing

day of the week.

Sunday Sews$24.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-3868-87£ x 10 in, 184 pp, 45 full-color

photographs, 150 2-color illustrations,

front flap, 1 folded pattern sheet

enclosed in back pocket

Rights: W

Crafts/SewingPub Month: March

Theresa Gonzalez is the coauthor of the sewing book Dorm Decor:

Remake Your Space with More Than 35 Projects and the former

editor of several craft magazines. She lives in San Francisco.

Nicole Hill Gerulat is a food and lifestyle photographer based in

Provo, Utah.



Legends of Texas Barbecue CookbookRecipes and Rec ollections from the Pitmasters • By Robb Walsh

If barbecue in Texas is a religion, this book is its bible.

Originally published in 2002, this revised and updated edi-

tion explores all the new and exciting developments from

the Lone Star State’s evolving barbecue scene. The 100

recipes include 32 brand-new ones such as Smoke-Braised

Beef Ribs and an extremely tender version of Pulled Pork.

Profiles on legendary pitmasters like Aaron Franklin are

featured alongside archival photography covering more than

100 years of barbecue history. Including the basic tools

required to get started, secrets and methods from the state’s

masters, and step-by-step directions for barbecuing every

cut of meat imaginable, this comprehensive volume presents

all the info needed to fire up the grill and barbecue Texas-style.

Robb Walsh is a food editor, food critic, radio commentator, cook-

book author, and three-time winner of the James Beard Award.

He resides in Galveston, Texas.

Legends of Texas BarbecueCookbook$22.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-3998-2Previous edition: 978-0-8118-2961-8

7£ x 9£ in, 304 pp,

more than 60 full-color images

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Food/BarbecuePub Month: May

Southern Appetizers60 Delectables for Gracious Get-Togethers

By Denise Gee • Photographs by Robert M. Peacock

Southerners adore their appetizers, and this collection of

60 recipes—served up with a healthy dose of Southern

hospitality—shows why. Smoked pecans on the sideboard,

cheese straws on the coffee table, an array of hot dips onthe dining table, and pickled shrimp on the porch are just

some of the myriad dishes found in this volume that prove

food is the life of the party. Tips on creating the ideal party

flow, being a gracious host, arranging flowers, sending out

invitations, and planning the perfect menu ensure any event

will go off without a hitch. Both a lovely hostess gift and a

party-planning idea book, Southern Appetizers is all anyone

needs for a successful gathering with Southern style.

Denise Gee and Robert M. Peacock are a wife-and-husband team

(she writes, he photographs) behind four successful titles with

Chronicle Books. They live in Dallas, Texas.

Also available:

Porch Parties

$26.95 HC978-1-4521-6580-7

Southern Cakes

$19.95 PB978-0-8118-5370-5

Southern Appetizers$19.95 US


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You Kiss by th’ BookNew Poems from S hakespeare’s Line • By Gary Soto

In his engaging new collection, National Book Award finalist

Gary Soto creates poems that each begin with a line from

Shakespeare and then continue in Soto’s fresh and acces-

sible verse. Drawing on moments from the sonnets, Hamlet,

Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and others, Soto illuminates aspects of the source material

while taking his poems in directions of their own, strategically

employing the color of “thee” and “thine,” kings, thieves,

and lovers. The results are inspired, by turns meditative,

playful, and moving, and consistently fascinating for the

conversation they create between the Bard’s time and lan-

guage and our own here and now.

You Kiss by th’ Book$14.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4829-86 x 9 in, 108 pp

Rights: W

Poetry/ShakespearePub Month: April

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National

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“Shakespeare’s words are never more alive

than when they are being seized upon,

twisted, remade and made anew. Gary Soto,

a brilliant recycler, has laden his ship with

old gold. Himself a brilliant recycler, Shake-

speare might well have been pleased.”

—Stephen Greenblatt, General Editor,The Norton Shakespeare

Also available:

Gary Soto: New and

Selected Poems

$15.95 PB978-0-8118-0758-6

Gary Soto is the author of 11 poetry collections

for adults, including New and Selected Poems,

a finalist for the National Book Award. His

poems have appeared in many literary

magazines and publications. He lives in

Berkeley, California.



Library of Luminaries: Virginia WoolfAn Illustrated Biography

By Zena Alkayat • Illustrations by Nina Cosford

One of literature’s most beloved authors is beautifully

documented in this illustrated biography of Virginia Woolf.

Featuring handwritten text paired with beguiling illustra-

tions and a tactile cover with foil-stamped and debossed

details, this giftable package reveals the formative events

of Woolf’s life: how she was supported—and challenged—

in her craft, her struggles with mental illness, and how her

great works came to be. With lines pulled from Woolf’s own

letters featured alongside interesting details, such as her

nickname for her husband and how slowly her first novel

sold, this intimate guide makes a thoughtful gift for litera-

ture lovers and book clubbers.

Zena Alkayat is a journalist, author, and editor based in London.

Nina Cosford is a freelance illustrator based in Hastings, England.

Library of Luminaries: Virginia Woolf$16.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-5022-26 x 6 in, 128 pp, color illustrations

throughout, foil-stamped and

debossed cover, unjacketed

Rights: NAMBiography/Art

Pub Month: April

Library of Luminaries: Jane AustenAn Illustrated Biography

By Zena Alkayat • Illustrations by Nina Cosford

Discover the stories behind the stories in this treasurable

illustrated biography of Jane Austen. Enchanting illustra-

tions and handwritten text featuring excerpts from Austen’s

personal letters outline the intimate details of the literary

icon’s life—her childhood on a farm, the writing of her first

novella, her marital woes, the inspiration behind Sense and

Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, and more. Brimming

with delightful details like the objects Austen kept on her

desk and how much Emma originally sold for, this beautiful

package—a petite square with a textured, foil-stamped,

and debossed cover—is a lovely new way to celebrate

Austen’s legacy.

Library of Luminaries: Jane Austen$16.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-5021-56 x 6 in, 128 pp, color illustrations

throughout, foil-stamped and

debossed cover, unjacketed

Rights: NAMBiography/Art

Pub Month: April



Cats of 1986: The Book

A celebration of cats and the totally awesome ’80s, this

book takes readers through the playful lives of furry felines

living in 1986. Filled with colorful snapshots of cats as they

go to school, hang at the mall, veg out at home, and do

their thing, this hilarious volume captures the essence of

the ’80s—and takes it to the max with cats! Featuring the

greatest trends of that decade—from fashion fads (neon,

big hair, and shoulder pads) to pop-culture highlights

(Jane Fonda, WHAM!, and more)—this paw-sitively irre-

sistible mash-up is sure to delight those who love cats and

all things ’80s. Radicat!

Cats of 1986: The Book$12.95 US


throughout, foil-stamped cover,

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Pub Month: March

Also available:

NEWCats of 1986

2017 Wall Calendar

$14.99978-1-4521-5182-3

Totally Radicat Notecards

$14.95978-1-4521-4959-2

Work It Out! Journal

$9.95978-1-4521-4958-5



RecessFrom Dodgeball to Double Dutch: Classic Games for

Players of Today • By Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo

Remember recess? It was that refreshing break between

classes that cleared the cobwebs, refreshed the mind, and

got everyone moving. Recess is the ultimate illustrated

guide to the best games of the playground, for inside andoutside. With detailed instructions, diagrams, and a can-do,

kick-butt attitude, this tome isn’t meant to be read—it’s

meant to be played! This fun and interactive guide includes

the rules to over 150 games and variations, including over

two dozen international games from schoolyards around

the world, plus various tips and strategies not just to play,

but also to win!

Recess$19.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-3850-37£ x 9£ in, 240 pp,

2-color illustrations throughout

Rights: WGamesPub Month: March

Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo have coauthored several humor-

ous pop culture books together. Ben is a writer and creative direc-

tor who mastered jump rope with the help of his wife and two

daughters. Dan is a designer and illustrator who plays expert

games of hide-and-seek with his wife and two sons.



See AmericaA Celebration of Our National Parks & Treasured Sites • Illustrated bythe Artists of Creative Action Network • Foreword by the National ParksConservation Association

To coincide with the 2016 centennial anniversary of the National

Parks Service, the Creative Action Network has partnered with the

National Parks Conservation Association to revive and reimagine the

legacy of WPA travel posters. Artists from all over the world have par-

ticipated in the creation of this new, crowdsourced collection of See

America posters for a modern era. Featuring artwork for 75 national

parks and monuments across all 50 states, this engaging keepsake

volume celebrates the full range of our nation’s landmarks and trea-

sured wilderness.

Creative Action Network is a marketplace for original, visual,

meaningful artwork that harnesses creative talents for good through

crowdsourced campaigns.

National Parks Conservation Association is the leading voice of the

American people in the fight to safeguard our National Park System.

See America$19.95 US


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Celebrate the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service


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Why Drag?By Magnus Hastings • Foreword by Boy George

For over a decade, Magnus Hastings has been photo-

graphing the world’s greatest drag superstars and asking

each of them a simple question: Why drag? The result is

this mesmerizing volume in which the queens strut their

stuff and reflect on their shared passion through a mixture

of quips and philosophizing. Subjects include icons of real-

ity TV and underground drag royalty, and photographs

range from the divine to the trashy. Featuring the likes of

Bianca Del Rio and Courtney Act, this collection is a beau-

tiful celebration of drag as an art form and an exhilarating

exploration of what drag means to its greatest artists.

Magnus Hastings is a photographer whose work has been featured

in various books and magazines and shown in several solo exhibi-

tions. He lives in Los Angeles and London.

Boy George is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, and fashion

designer. He lives in London.

Why Drag?$50.00 US

HC • 978-1-4521-4897-710 x 12 in, 224 pp, full-color and b/w

photographs throughout, jacketed

Rights: WEPhotography/Pop CulturePub Month: June

“It’s creative, expressive, and subversive. Drag

is about freedom of expression, performance

art, and illusion.”

—Courtney Act, from Why Drag?

“Why drag? Because I like to wear pantyhose.”

—Tammie Brown, from Why Drag?

Also available:

The Diva Rules

$24.95 HC978-1-4521-4232-6



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The Everyday Meat GuideA Neighborhood Butcher’s Advice Book

By Ray Venezia with Chris Peterson • Photographs by Antonis Achilleos

When Rachael Ray wants to tell her 2.6 million viewers how

to shop wisely at the meat counter, she invites veteran

butcher Ray Venezia on her show. This handbook condenses

Venezia’s expert advice from 25 years behind the butcherblock, giving every weeknight shopper and grill enthusiast

the need-to-know information on meat grades, best values,

and common cuts for poultry, pork, lamb, veal, and beef.

The Everyday Meat Guide includes easy-to-follow illustra-

tions and instructions for the questions butchers are most

often asked, plus a handy photo gallery for quick identifica-

tion at the market. This refreshingly simplified, confidence-

instilling take on the most intimidating part of grocery

shopping makes navigating the meat counter truly easy.

The Everyday Meat Guide$19.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4288-36 x 8 in, 184 pp, 100 full-color

photographs and 35 illustrations

Rights: WFood/MeatPub Month: May

Includes advice on how to:

Decipher terms such as prime,

select, natural, organic, andcertified humane

Discover the best values at themeat counter

Get more flavor from the meatyou buy

Shop the meat case withconfidence and speed

Ray Venezia is a third-generation master butcher and the former

meat director for Fairway Markets. He frequently appears on the

Rachael Ray Show and Fox & Friends. He lives in New Jersey.

Chris Peterson is a former magazine editor and writer who now

writes full-time for many publications. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.

Antonis Achilleos is a food photographer based in New York.

“Ray is the butcher everyone wants to know,somebody you can really trust. (Maybe I also

like him because his name is Ray?) Every

time he appears on my television show, thou-

sands of people write in to comment on how

much they have learned from him in less

than five minutes of time. With The Everyday

Meat Guide, Ray gives you insider’s advice

and all the info you need to shop for meat

and poultry to make tonight’s dinner—and

every night’s—a little more special.”

—Rachael Ray Food Network celebrity, best-sellingcookbook author, and host of the Rachael Ray Show



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Create Now!A Systematic Guide to Artistic Audacity • By Marlo Johnson

The road to unfettered creativity begins here! Written in an

engaging choose-your-own-path format, this unique guide

transforms the creative process into a simple series of

multiple-choice questions and answers. The journey begins

with a simple question designed to spark inspiration: Do youhave a clear vision of what you would like to create and

why? Whatever the answer, creative coach Marlo Johnson

offers the encouragement and guidance needed to move

on to the next step. With tips for overcoming blocks, staying

motivated, and even sharing finished work with the world,

Create Now! is an invaluable tool for artists, writers, and

creatives, whether established or aspiring.

Marlo Johnson is a creative mentor and artist who used the Create

Now! process to write this very book. She lives in Western Canada.

Create Now!$12.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4602-75 x 7 in, 112 pp

Rights: W

Creativity/InspirationPub Month: March

Also available:

Start Now!

$16.95 PB978-1-4521-3929-6

Illustrators Annual 2016By the 2016 jury of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

A highlight of the time-honored gathering of children’s

publishers in Bologna, Italy, the Illustrators Annual —juried

every year from the finest art at the show—celebrates

debut and storied talent from around the world, the talent

that engages a whole new generation of book lovers. This

glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed

through at random. And it not only provokes envy of the

fair’s attendees, but also inspires readers to marvel at the

brilliance of the gifts shared by those whose work is discov-

ered in these pages and to gleefully anticipate the future of

children’s books.

Illustrators Annual 2016$40.00 US

PB • 978-1-4521-5462-69 x 11 in, 192 pp, full-color

images throughout, flaps

Rights: NAM, UK, AUNZArt/IllustrationPub Month: July

Featuring the hottest illustrators from

the Bologna Children’s Book Fair!



For Love25 Heartwarming Celebrations of Humanity By Alice Yoo and Eugene Kim of My Modern Met

This collection of highly creative and incredibly moving

visual stories from 25 contemporary photographers has

been thoughtfully curated by Alice Yoo and Eugene Kim,

founders of the leading art and culture blog My ModernMet. These photo essays capture magnificent displays of

ordinary people—parents and children, husbands and wives,

grandparents, friends, siblings, and pet owners—doing

extraordinary things for love. From Batkid’s mission to save

San Francisco, to the husband who wore a pink tutu all

over the country to bring his sick wife joy, to a collection of

portraits of people “happy at 100,” these heartwarming

photographs will inspire boundless faith in humanity.

Alice Yoo and Eugene Kim are the founders of My Modern Met, an

art and culture blog featuring photography, design, and architec-

ture. They both live in Los Angeles.

For Love$19.95 US



cloth spine, unjacketed

Rights: WPhotography/Inspiration

Pub Month: April



Dried & TrueThe Magic of Your Dehydrator in 80 Delicious Recipes and

Inspiring Techniques • By Sara Dickerman

Dehydrators have transitioned from the kitchens of the

world’s best chefs onto the wedding registry—and this book

reveals why. There’s no dinner party with friends, school

lunchbox, or weekend-backpack dry bag that isn’t mademore delicious and nutritious thanks to a dehydrator. In this

book are the secrets of creating who-knew treats: all kinds

of jerky, fruit leathers, savory vegetable crisps, flavor-

packed powders that add oomph to your cooking, and per-

fect melt-in-your-mouth meringues. Eighty recipes include

ways to incorporate your dried creations in your baking,

cooking, and cocktails. Maybe you didn’t know you needed

a dehydrator. Now you do!

Sara Dickerman is a James Beard Award–winning food and travel

writer for Slate, the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Food &

Wine. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Dried & True$19.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-3849-77£ x 9£ in, 168 pp,

30 full-color photographs, flaps

Rights: WFood/DehydratorsPub Month: May

ROSE SUGAR

KIMCHI POWDER

THE DRIEDCHERRY

MANHATTAN

VERMOUTH

DRIED CHERRIES

SMOKY MAPLE

SALMON JERKY

CURRIED PARSNIP,

CARROT, AND

BEET RIBBONS

STRACHIATELLA

MERINGUES



100 Perfect Hair DaysStep-by-Steps for Pretty Waves, Braids, Curls, Buns, and More!

By Jenny Strebe

Loose waves, chic low ponies, natural curls, elegant updos,

classic braids, and more! Expert hairstylist Jenny Strebe

presents 100 fabulous looks in this essential beauty guide.

Illustrated step-by-step instructions and inspiring fashionphotographs make it easy to replicate professional-level

styles at home, while a “hair spa” section shares tips on

troubleshooting problem hair and choosing the best products

for every hair type. From vintage Gatsby Waves to the edgy

braided Faux Hawk, pretty Flower Bun, formal Twisted Chi-

gnon, and so much more, this book has everything needed

to make every day a perfect hair day!

Jenny Strebe is the founder of Confessions of a Hairstylist, the

popular blog and YouTube channel. She lives in Tempe, Arizona.

100 Perfect Hair Days$19.95 US

PB • 978-1-4521-4335-4flexibound, 7 x 9 in, 192 pp,


300 2-color illustrations

Rights: North & South America,South Africa, India, Norway

Style/HairPub Month: March

Also available:

Braids, Buns, and Twists!

$19.95 PB978-1-4521-2484-1

Vintage Hairstyles

$16.95 HC978-1-4521-4308-8

The follow-up to bestseller Braids, Buns, and Twists! —more than 100,000 copies sold!

Fabulous hair-down

styles and updos,

including:

Five-Strand Braid

Infinity Bun

Flat Iron Waves

French Back Pony

Beach Waves



Invitation to MeditationHow to Find Peace Wherever You Are

By Howard Cohn • Foreword by Jack Kornfield

Meditation has gained widespread popularity as an effec-

tive tool for living peacefully and mindfully in the moment.

But what is it exactly, and how does it work? Invitation to

Meditation provides simple answers in a beginner-friendlyformat that weaves the experience of meditation directly

into the reading—proving just how easy and enjoyable it

can be. The artfully-designed package features a jacket

embellished with gold foil and a spaciously laid-out interior

with light illustrations that evoke calm and serenity; while

the text presents timeless wisdom that is perfectly suited to

modern life. As accessible as it is deeply resonant, Invita-

tion to Meditation is for fans of meditation and newcomers

alike, and makes a meaningful gift for anyone interested in

exploring the present moment.

Invitation to Meditation$14.95 US

HC • 978-1-4521-4434-45 x 7 in, 120 pp, jacketed

with foil stamping

Rights: WMeditationPub Month: March

DID YOU KNOW…?

More than 18 million Americans areexploring meditation.

The many benefits of meditation includerelaxation, increased mental focus,stress reduction, pain alleviation, and amore balanced well-being.

Studies show that the positive effects ofmeditation can be felt immediatelyfollowing a single session—no priorexperience required.

“This book is a treasure. Take your time

reading these pages. Savor them like a

cup of the finest tea.”

—Jack Kornfield, from the foreword

Howard Cohn is a meditation instructor, senior teacher at Spirit

Rock Meditation Center, and founder of Mission Dharma, San

Francisco’s 30-year-old weekly meditation gathering. He lives in

Sausalito, California.

Jack Kornfield is the author of more than 15 books and one of the

leaders of the Western mindfulness movement. He lives in Wood-

acre, California.



Tom Clancy's The Division:New York Collapse$24.95 USPB • 978-1-4521-4827-45∑ x 8∑ in, 176 pp, seven removable artifacts, full-color

illustrations throughout, bellyband, shrink-wrapped

Rights: WE

Pop Culture/Video GamesPreviously AnnouncedPub Month: March

© 2016 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. TomClancy's, The Division logo, the Soldier icon, Ubisoft and theUbisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S.and/or other countries.

This Book Is a PlanetariumAnd Other Extraordinary Pop-Up Contraptions • By Kelli Anderson

Never has humble paper had such radical ambitions. Defy-

ing every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up

extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools: a real

working planetarium projecting the constellations, a musical

instrument complete with strings for strumming, a geometric

drawing generator, an infinite calendar, a message decoder,

and even a speaker that amplifies sound. Artist Kelli

Anderson contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-

up, explaining the scientific principles at play in her con-

structions and creating an interactive experience that’s as

educational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts

long after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves

readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way

things work—and for the enduring magic of books.

Kelli Anderson is a Brooklyn-based artist, graphic designer, and

self-identified “tinkerer.”

This Book Is a Planetarium$40.00 USHC • 978-1-4521-3621-99∑ x 12 in, 5 spreads, 6 different

pop-ups, full-color illustrations

throughout, shrink-wrapped, unjacketed

Rights: W

Art/Gift BooksPreviously AnnouncedPub Month: April

Updated pub month to

coincide with game release!

Tom Clancy’s The Division: New York CollapseA Survival Guide to Urban Disaster • By Alex Irvine

New York Collapse is an in-world fictionalized companion to

one of the biggest video game releases of 2015: Tom Clancy’s

The Division from Ubisoft. Within this discarded survivalist

field guide, written before the collapse, lies a mystery—

a handwritten account of a woman struggling to discover

why New York City fell. The keys to unlocking the survivor’s

full story are hidden within seven removable artifacts, rang-

ing from a full-city map to a used transit card. Retrace her

steps through a destroyed urban landscape and decipher

her clues to reveal the conspiracy at the heart of this highly

anticipated game.

Alex Irvine is an award-winning author of games and fiction.

He lives and works in Maine.



Flip Book FanA Breezy Little Book • By Gui Borchert

Literally the coolest book ever. Breezing

through the pages of this handy flipbook

offers the illusion of standing in front of a

refreshing fan as it cycles back and forth.

While clever colorful photos suggest a warm

summer day, the cool wind produced by

the movement of the pages will soothe

away the heat.

Gui Borchert is an award-winning creative director

and designer. He lives and works in Los Angeles.

Flip Book Fan$5.99 US

PB • 978-1-4521-5128-14∑ x 2∆ in, 112 pp, full-color

photographs throughout

Rights: WNovelty/FlipbooksPub Month: May

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Starred Reviews for Press Here:

H“Here is an interactive book that gives the iPad a licking. . . .”

—The Horn Book , starred review

H“Spectacularly simple.. . . And it’s just plain fun.”

—School Library Journal , starred review

Starred Reviews for Mix It Up!:

H“Tullet’s paintings show paint texture so lusciously it’s

hard to remember that these are dry illustrations.”

—Kirkus Reviews , starred review

Also available:

Press Here: The Game

$19.99 BOX978-1-4521-3736-0

More than

one million copiesof the Press Herepublishing

program sold!

NEW YORK

TIMES

BESTSELLER

Mix It Up! • $15.99 HC • 978-1-4521-3735-3

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Let’s Play!By Hervé Tullet

It’s only a yellow dot. . . but what a dot it is! Readers won’t

be able to resist this jaunty, adventurous dot, nor its invita-

tion to play along. Thus begins a spectacular ride of color,

motion, shape, and imagination, filled with the artistry and

delight that we know and love so well from Press Here and

Mix It Up! But on this journey, prepare to leap headlong

into a completely new dimension: emotion. Connecting not

only to the mind but also to the heart, this dot expresses an

extraordinary sense of humor, fear, joy, and more as it

pushes, lurches, wiggles, and slides its way through—and

even off!—the pages of this glorious companion to Press

Here and Mix It Up!

Hervé Tullet, who divides his time between New York and France,

is known for his prodigious versatility, from directing ad campaigns

to designing fabric for Hermès. His real love is working with chil-

dren, for whom he has created dozens of books.

Let’s Play!$15.99 US

HC • 978-1-4521-5477-08∞ x 8∞ in, 68 pp, full-color

images throughout, unjacketed

Rights: XAUNZ, XAsiaAges 3 to 5Pub Month: April

A Handprint Book

Marketing and Publicity Plan:

Author tour


advertising

Online and social media

marketing campaign

Posters, activity kit, and

teacher resources available

Award submission campaign

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com pa n i on t o t h e

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P r e s s H e r e and

M i x I t U p !



Frozen: Icicle Pops and Cool CreationsRecipes concepted by Lara Starr

In honor of the most successful animated movie ever

comes a treat that will have fans singing in the street—and

in the kitchen. Six ice pops molds—pops that can be worn

like rings—come with a recipe booklet featuring 25 frozen

treats, including popsicles, sundaes, and other desserts.

Lara Starr is the coauthor of numerous cookbooks for kids, includ-

ing: Ice Sabers; Wookiee Pies, Clone Scones, and Other Galactic

Goodies ; and many others. She lives in San Anselmo, California.

Frozen: Icicle Popsand Cool Creations$24.99 US

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