Spring 2013 from Chronicle Books

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applied chalkboard paint on the top with a foam roller for an ultra-smooth writing surface (see Painting Furni-ture, page 52)

applied Milk Paint with a nylox brush (see applying Milk Paint, page 72)

lightly sanded with a fine sanding sponge to distress and remove loose paint

added clear wax finish on the base only! (Do not put any type of finish on top of the chalkboard paint, or you will lose your chalkboard!) (see Waxing over Paint, page 58)

I am a sucker for these little “pie-crust” side tables. They are called pie crust tables because the elevated, curved, and pinched edges look exactly like a homemade pie crust! The fluted legs, scalloped top, and triple pedestal base mean lots of room for creativity. You can really make these unique details stand out with paint, so I am always on the lookout for these types of pieces, and can find them pretty regularly.

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Returning time and again to this singular, secluded beachfront, Chaize

seeks out its nuances and captures the subtle changes of the landscape

from moment to moment, day to day. Each is taken from what was

essentially the same elevated angle. From a distance, he observes the

variables: light, weather, time of day, the ebb and flow of the ocean, and

the sunbathers, unaware, below his large-format camera. The images

are shot vertically, a departure from the traditional horizontal format

in landscape photography. Carefully, one might even say lovingly, he’s

created a portrait of this seaside place, which unfolds in the pages ahead.

I’ve lived and worked with these images for the past several years, exhibiting

large-scale photographs from the series at my gallery in New York City

and art fairs across the country. We’ve installed larger ones still — their

proportions too outsized to fit into our modest storefront space — in some

of the city’s most glamorous abodes, and seen them published in the pages

of shelter magazines. I’m also proud to say that quite literally hundreds

of thousands of people have had the opportunity to become familiar with

this body of work via our online venture, 20×200.com, with thousands

of those viewers being proud collectors themselves, hanging prints from

this series in their homes at dimensions that range from a modest slice

of paradise all the way up to those aforementioned outsized proportions.

With the publication of this book the series enters into a whole new and

rather fitting dimension, its form being a perfect mimic for the passage of

For nearly a decade now Christian Chaize

and his family have spent their summer holidays

at what Christian has named Praia Piquinia,

a small stretch of coastline in southern Portugal.

And while Christian has certainly accumulated

the requisite shoeboxes (or digital folders)

full of snapshots that one normally associates

with family holidays, he’s also undertaken

a photographic creation of another sort,

documenting the place itself with his antique

8×10 camera.

Jen Bekman

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Michael Chiarello’s Live Fire125 Recipes for Cooking Outdoors • By Michael Chiarello • Photographs by Frankie Frankeny

He’s a Top Chef master, an Iron Chef, an Emmy Award–winning television host, a booked- solid restaurateur, and his cookbooks have sold half a million copies. And, at heart, Michael Chiarello is a master of cooking over fire. This passion and Michael’s great gifts for sharing his cooking philosophy (described by Publisher’s Weekly as “cooking is craft”) and his recipes with such ease and enthusiasm infuse Live Fire, a book destined to fire up the cooking of anyone who takes pride in their grilling. Live Fire features many ways to cook with open flame and embers: the beloved backyard grill, of course, and also using a fire pit, spit, or rotisserie, and more. Here are 125 of Michael’s surefire recipes for all courses and 100 sumptuous photographs. All this makes Live Fire a substantial volume to be pored over for years to come—and a grilling book unlike any other.

Michael Chiarello is the chef/owner of Bottega, author of

eight cookbooks, tastemaker behind NapaStyle, and one

of the finalists for Bravo’s Top Chef Masters. He lives in

California’s Napa Valley.

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Shrimp Wrapped with Prosciutto

Blue Cheese–Stuffed Burgers with Zin-Onion Marmalade

Grilled Pasta with Grilled Meatballs

Parmesan Rosemary Flatbread with Torn Figs and Burrata

Malted Hot Chocolate with Fire-Toasted Marshmallows

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HOW TO DEAL WITH A BAD KISSER

Too Aggressive

Slow him down.Ask your date to kiss more gently. Say, “Can I show you the way I really like to kiss?” and slowly lean for-ward to offer a demonstration.

Kiss your date.

Draw away from the kiss.Briefly drawing away from the kiss is another way of saying slow down.

Gently hold his face.Your hands can provide a caress, and also prevent him from zooming back in for more.

Tilt his head.While your hands are in place, tilt his head to the angle of greatest comfort. Tilt your head accordingly.

Surround his mouth with gentler kisses.Reinforce the message by sighing and saying, “I love it like this.”

Repeat as necessary.

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Tilt his head to the angle of greatest comfort, then adjust your position accordingly. Use your hands to hold him back or draw him in.

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The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating & SexBy David Borgenicht, Joshua Piven, and Ben H. Winters

Blind dates, bad kissers, breakup texts, nightmare hook ups—it’s a jungle out there! Luckily, the authors of the bestselling Worst-Case Scenario series have created the most comprehensive handbook for surviving the wilds d’amour through every phase of a relationship, from courting and getting hitched to breaking up and moving on. Collecting hundreds of the best of the worst dating and sex scenarios from across the 27-book series—and featuring dozens of new entries—this bedside bible of illustrated, expert advice on romantic and not-so-romantic disasters will keep readers amused and safe in equal measure. Also including an appendix of pickup lines to avoid (or use), handy excuses, guide to body language, an “It’s Not You, It’s Me” letter template, and more.

David Borgenicht and Joshua Piven, authors of The Worst-

Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, play the scene in

Philadelphia. Ben H. Winters, co-author of numerous titles

in the series, lives in Brooklyn.

More than 10 million books

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How to Deal with a Bad Kisser

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How to Speak Klingon™ Essential Phrases for the Intergalactic Traveler By Ben Grossblatt • Illustrations by Alex Fine

Master the harsh, guttural language of Klingon with this indispensable audio phrase-book. This amusing and enlightening primer on ill-tempered and proud Klingon culture uses a built-in sound module to teach readers an array of crucial compliments (“You bludgeon divinely.”), toasts (“Today is a good day to die”), and insults (“Your mother has a smooth forehead”) as well as phrases used commonly in intergalactic travel (“Passport? My fist is my passport!”), theatergoing (“Two for Romulan and Juliet”), and more. Illustrated scenarios set the scene and offer additional useful phrases, making How to Speak Klingon an essential guide for any Star Trek® fan.

Ben Grossblatt has several degrees in linguistics and eats

gagh with his bare hands. He lives in Seattle.

Alex Fine is a Baltimore-based illustrator who was called

“Spock” as a child due to his bowl cut and pointy ears.

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Learn crucial Klingon phrases!

jIHmo’ jabwI’ yIHoHneSQo’! Please don’t kill the waiter on my account!

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leng chaw’? ro’wIj ‘oH leng chaw’wIj’e’! Passport? My fist is my passport!

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Maddie on Things$15.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1556-67 x 8 in, 160 pp, 120 color photographs Rights: WPhotography/AnimalsAPRIL

Maddie on ThingsA Super Serious Project about Dogs and Physics • By Theron Humphrey

Maddie is a sweet-tempered coonhound who accompanied her owner, Theron, on a yearlong, cross-country trip while he worked on a photojournalism project. In his spare time, Theron took photos of Maddie doing what she does best: standing on things. From bicycles to giant watermelons to horses to people, there really isn’t anything that Maddie won’t stand on with grace and patience. The poignant Instagram photos of this beautiful dog and her offbeat poses have captured the imagination of all those who long for a road trip with a good dog for company. Maddie on Things celebrates the strange talent of one special dog and will resonate with any dog lover who appreciates the quirky hearts (and extraordinary balance) of canines.

Theron Humphrey is a photographer who has lived and worked across the country, most recently in Idaho. He embarked

on a cross-country trip, meeting and photographing someone new every day as part of a Kickstarter-funded project.

He took his coonhound Maddie on his travels, and also photographed her along the way.

“ . . . [A] playful peek into the story of a man and his dog . . . with imagery reminiscent of some of the great art photographers.”

—Wired magazine


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Treme™

Stories and Recipes from the Heart of New Orleans • By Lolis Eric Elie With a Foreword by Anthony Bourdain and Preface by David Simon • Food Photography by Ed Anderson

Inspired by David Simon’s award-winning HBO series Treme, this celebration of the culinary spirit of post-Katrina New Orleans features recipes and tributes from the characters, real and fictional, who highlight the Crescent City’s rich foodways. From chef Janette Desautel’s own Crawfish Ravioli and LaDonna Batiste-Williams’s Smothered Turnip Soup to the city’s finest Sazerac, New Orleans’ cuisine is a mélange of influences from Creole to Vietnamese, at once new and old, genteel and down-home, and, in the words of Toni Bernette, “seasoned with delicious nostalgia.” As visually rich as the series itself, the book includes 100 heritage and contemporary recipes from the city’s heralded restaurants such as Upperline, Bayona, Restaurant August, and Herbsaint, plus original recipes from renowned chefs Eric Ripert, David Chang, and other Treme guest stars. For the 6 million who come to New Orleans each year for its food and music, this is the ultimate homage to the traditions that make it one of the world’s greatest cities.

Lolis Eric Elie is a New Orleans native, the story editor

for the HBO series Treme, co-producer of the documentary

Faubourg Treme, and author of Smokestack Lightning.

Anthony Bourdain is an author, television host, and writer

for Treme. He lives in New York City.

David Simon is an author, television producer, and the

co-creator of the HBO series The Wire and Treme. He lives

in Baltimore.

Ed Anderson is a photographer specializing in food and the

people who make it. He lives in Petaluma, California.

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“ Food, music, and New Orleans are all passions about which—it seems to me—all reasonable people of substance should be vocal....This book gives voice to the characters, real and imaginary, whose love and deep attachments to a great but deeply wounded city should be immediately understandable with one bite.”

—Anthony Bourdain

With essays on:

Cajun vs. Creole

Madame Begue and the Beginning of Brunch

Signature Sandwiches: Po-boys and Poor Boys and Muffalettas

Oyster Farmers: Black, Croatian, and Vietnamese

New Orleans and the Invention of the Cocktail




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Bring the Outdoors InGarden Projects for Decorating and Styling Your Home • By Shane Powers with Jennifer Cegielski • Photographs by Gentl & Hyers

Nothing enlivens a room like a touch of nature. Taking the terrarium trend to the next level, this stunning guide will inspire crafters, garden lovers, and décor fans to turn flowers, leaves, and branches into striking, organic décor. Acclaimed designer and stylist Shane Powers presents 20 simple yet arresting projects for bringing natural tranquility to any space. Suited for garden enthusiasts and black thumbs alike, the projects use a range of live and dried plant materials to create colorful dried floral garlands, eye-catching willow wreaths, intriguing water gardens, and timeless succulent landscapes. With step-by-step instructions, styling and container ideas, helpful resources, and gorgeous photography, Bring the Outdoors In offers countless ways to welcome the natural world into any space.

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Shane Powers is a Brooklyn-based stylist and designer who

has worked as an editor at Martha Stewart Living.

Jennifer Cegielski is a freelance lifestyle writer whose work

has appeared in such publications as Martha Stewart

Living, Lucky, and InStyle Weddings. She lives in New York.

Gentl & Hyers are a New York–based photography team.

“ Shane Powers has that elusive ability to take just a few ingredients and trans-form them into something exquisitely, decoratively, and evocatively lovely and surprising. This book contains project after project of fascinating, creative ideas.”

—Martha Stewart


Let’s Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition$19.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-0530-75 x 8 in, 224 pp, 2-color images throughout, ribbon markerRights: WEMiscellany/LanguageAPRIL

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Let’s Bring Back: The Lost Language EditionA Collection of Forgotten-Yet-Delightful Words, Phrases, Praises, Insults, Idioms, and Literary Flourishes from Eras Past

By Lesley M. M. Blume

Too often, when struggling to find just the right turn of phrase, exclamation of joy, or witty barb, it’s easy to forget that history is positively brimming with rich words deserving of rejuvenation. Lesley M. M. Blume gathers forgotten words, phrases, names, insults, and idioms, plus fascinating and funny anecdotes, etymologies, and occasions for use. Let’s Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition takes readers on a philological journey through words from the not-too-distant past. From all-overish to zounds, the vintage vernacular collected here will make any reader the cat’s meow among friends, relations, and acquaintances.

Lesley M. M. Blume is a journalist, writer, and cultural observer

based in New York City.

Tender ButtonsObjects • By Gertrude Stein • Illustrations by Lisa Congdon

First published in 1914, Gertrude Stein’s revolutionary poetic work Tender Buttons is a must-read for every serious lover of literature. Delighting in the rhythm of words, its first section, “Objects,” runs playful linguistic circles around teacups, ribbons, umbrellas, and other quotidian artifacts. Presented here in an exquisite small package, this new edition of “Objects” pairs Stein’s avant-garde verse with colorful con-temporary illustrations by indie art star Lisa Congdon, who illuminates and interrogates the classic Cubist text with visuals as capricious as Stein’s own prose. A celebration of independent thinking old and new, this captivating marriage of image and text is a treasure of arts and letters.

Gertrude Stein, American writer, poet, and art collector, was a

defining figure of Modernism in Paris.

Lisa Congdon is a mixed media artist and illustrator based in

San Francisco.

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Mastering the Art of EmbroideryBy Sophie Long

Embroidery is back in a big way ! This comprehensive guide covers everything readers need to know with 30 illustrated, step-by-step tutorials for all the essential techniques, plus a section on digital and free-motion machine embroidery. More than 500 color images showcase a range of contem-porary applications alongside inspiring artist profiles, a dictionary of embroidery stitches, and sections on other needlecrafts such as crewel, appliqué, and cross-stitch. Mastering the Art of Embroidery is the new go-to resource for crafters of all skill levels to keep on their bookshelf.

Sophie Long had the honor of embroidering the much-publicized

wedding dress of Kate Middleton for her marriage to Prince William.

A graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, Long now works as

a freelance hand embroiderer and teacher.

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Pretty PatternsSurface Design by 25 Contemporary Artists

This beautiful lookbook celebrates oodles of groundbreaking new talent in the world of pattern design, showcasing the gorgeous work of today’s top indie artists, designers, and illustrators. Including surface art by Julia Rothman, Jill Bliss, Junzo Terada, Rifle Paper Co., Amy Butler, Sukie, and many more, Pretty Patterns features an eclectic range of more than one hundred decidedly dazzling contemporary repeats, from geometric and figurative patterns to organic and botanical designs. Every page in this enchanting cata-log offers a visual treat and a wellspring of creative inspira-tion. This intimate and attractive little package makes an appealing gift for those who appreciate a rich, delightful design aesthetic.

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Recipes include:

Sweet and Savory Clafoutis

Cheese and Potato Nests

Poached Eggs in a Red Wine Sauce

Crème Caramel

“ Forget any preconceived notions of laborious,

tricky French cooking; Rachel Khoo’s collection

of classic recipes, discovered in Paris and tried

and tested in her little Paris kitchen, are easy to

follow and fun to make.”—Easy Living

“ She is certainly the best-looking TV chef since

Nigella.” —Jenny Johnston, Daily Mail


The Little Paris Kitchen$35.00 US HC • 978-1-4521-1343-28 x 10 in, 288 pp, full-color photographs throughout Rights: NAM, PhilippinesFood/FranceMARCH

The Little Paris Kitchen120 Simple But Classic French Recipes • By Rachel Khoo

Rachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Little Paris Kitchen to try an updated approach to French cuisine. In this charming cookbook, Khoo demystifies French cooking with 120 enticing recipes for simple, classic, and fresh French dishes, from gouter (snacks) to elegant desserts. More than 100 breathtaking photos from celebrated photographer David Loftus shine a spotlight on the delicious food and the City of Light, and capture Khoo interacting with her purveyors and friends. We all can’t have springtime in Paris. But we all can enjoy this delectable, do-able food!

Rachel Khoo is a Paris-based food creative and star of the

BBC show The Little Paris Kitchen.




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Star Wars: Book of Sith$19.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1815-46ø x 8∑ in, 160 pp, full-color images throughoutRights: XUKCStar Wars/Pop CultureMAY

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Star Wars: Book of SithSecrets from the Dark Side • By Daniel Wallace

In his quest for total domination, Darth Sidious compiled six legendary dark side texts detailing Sith history and philosophy by Sorzus Syn, Darth Malgus, Darth Bane, Mother Talzin, Darth Plagueis, and himself. Together these documents form the Book of Sith. Over the centuries, the texts were passed among Force users who left handwritten notes and annotations in the margins, including Darth Vader, Yoda, Mace Windu, and Luke Skywalker, among others. Collected by acclaimed Star Wars writer Daniel Wallace and embellished by numerous esteemed Star Wars illustrators, this volume introduces new characters and history, and delves deeper into understanding the philosophies and methods behind the dark side of the Force.

Daniel Wallace is the author of many books, including Star

Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters and Star Wars: The

Jedi Path. He currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Art of Clean UpLife Made Neat and Tidy • By Ursus Wehrli

The modern world can get messy. Fortunately, Swiss artist Ursus Wehrli is a man of obsessive order, as he demonstrates with eye-catching surprise in The Art of Clean Up. Already a bestseller in Germany, this compulsive title has sold more than 100,000 copies in less than a year, and the fastidiously arranged images have garnered blog love from NPR, Brain Pickings, swissmiss, and more. Tapping into the desire for organization and the insanity of über-order, Wehrli humorously categorizes everyday objects and situations by color, size, and shape. He arranges alphabet soup into alphabetical order, sorts the night sky by star size, and aligns sunbathers’ accoutrements—all captured in bright photographs sure to astonish even the pickiest of neat freaks.

Ursus Wehrli is an award-winning comedian, live performer,

and freelance artist. He lives in Zurich, Switzerland.

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There are levels of tidiness. Tidy. Very Tidy. And Totally Deranged Tidy.Ursus Wehrli is in Category Three.

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But I Wanted a Pony!An Anne Taintor Motherhood Collection • By Anne Taintor

This new collection of vintage-with-a-twist work by Anne Taintor offers up a fresh serving of Anne’s signature hilarious commentary on the joys, challenges, and cocktail hours of motherhood. From the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers! ) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies . . . I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I’m the mother . . . that’s why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask ), Taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.

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Anne Taintor products

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Much emulated, never replicated, Anne Taintor first began

pairing vintage illustrations with witty sayings 25 years ago.

She lives in a 1783 farmhouse in Maine.


True Blood Drinks and Bites$18.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1818-56 x 8 in, 128 pp, color photographs throughout Rights: WCocktails /EntertainingJULY

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True Blood: A Journal$16.95 HC 978-1-4521-1113-1

True Blood Drinks and BitesBy Gianna Sobol, Alan Ball, and Benjamin Hayes • Recipes by Dawn Yanagihara • Recipe photography by Alex Farnum

For the ravenous fanbase of HBO’s smash hit series, True Blood Drinks and Bites presents 45 quick and easy recipes for themed gatherings and weekly watch parties, all inspired by the series’ most notorious vampires and victims. From the creator of True Blood and his writing team, these are deliciously “in-world” appetizers, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks to enjoy as the drama goes down in Bon Temps. Think Scorn Fritters and Hot Dates, washed down with an ice-cold Spirit Lifter. Entertaining and packed with novelty—including quotes and commentary from the characters themselves, plus original unpub-lished photography from seasons 1 through 5—True Blood Drinks and Bites brings home a fun and tantalizing taste of the onscreen action.

Gianna Sobol is an associate producer for True Blood. Alan Ball is the creator and executive producer of True Blood, now in its sixth season. Benjamin Hayes is the True Blood writers’ assistant and an independent screenwriter.

Dawn Yanagihara is a professional recipe developer, cookbook editor, and contributing editor for Cook’s Illustrated magazine.Alex Farnum is a West Coast–based photographer.

“ It’s all about casting off the empty shell of what’s dead and embracing the mysteries of what is yet to come. We are gonna have a wicked good time tonight. I can just feel it in my bones.” —Maryann Forrester




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Recipes include:

True Deathsilver tequila, orange juice, grenadine

Screwed Drivercachaça, blood orange juice, mint sprig garnish

Screaming Gingerginger punch

Skinwalkersstuffed mini potato skins

Vamp Repellentgarlicky roasted red pepper dip

Ragin’ Cajun Popcorn, Deviled Eggs of the Night, and more


A Bike Snob AbroadStrange Customs, Incredible Fiets, and the Quest for Cycling Paradise • By BikeSnobNYC

In his new book, BikeSnobNYC reaches the final frontier of cycling: riding with the family. As his choice to take to the road with his toddler son in tow is met with bewilderment and disapproval from onlookers and the occasional motorist, he ponders why it’s such a taboo. And what does it really mean to be a bike-friendly country? Seeking answers, he heads from the U.S. to London, Amsterdam, Gothenburg, and San Vito dei Normanni in search of an alternative. With humorous anecdotes and his trademark biting wit and wisdom, BikeSnobNYC takes us on his most personal narrative journey yet, and ultimately shines a light on the growing pains that exist in any culture that asks smartphone-obsessed text-happy pedestrians, the two-wheeled, and the four-wheeled to share the road.

BikeSnobNYC (a.k.a. Eben Weiss) is the blogger behind

bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com, a massively popular cycling blog.

He also writes a monthly column in Bicycling magazine.

He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Also available:

Bike Snob$16.95 HC 978-0-8118-6998-0

The Enlightened Cyclist$16.95 HC 978-1-4521-0500-0

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Dollars and Sex$24.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-0922-0 5∞ x 8ø in, 272 ppRights: X Canada, XUKC, X CaribbeanSex/EconomicsAPRIL

Dollars and SexHow Economics Influences Sex and Love • By Marina Adshade, PhD

Like Freakonomics, Dollars and Sex takes economics and converts it into a sexy science by applying the principles of supply and demand, and other market forces, to matters of love, courtship, sex, and marriage. As she does in her hugely popular blog, author Marina Adshade explores the marketplace for sex and love using research, economic analysis, and humor to reveal just how central the interplay of libido, gender, love, power, and economic forces is to the most important choices we make in our lives. Call it “Sexonomics.”

Marina Adshade is a professor of economics at the University

of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, and the author of the

blog Dollars and Sex. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.






SmittenThe Way of the Brilliant Flirt • By Ariel Kiley and Simone Kornfeld

Brilliant flirtation is an art—the art of openly expressing one’s truest self and thereby causing others to fall head over heels at first flirt. In Smitten, authors Ariel Kiley and Simone Korn-feld share their secrets to mastering the art of the flirt by showing readers that unlike the gospel preached in The Rules, being a great flirt isn’t about manipulation, compro-mise, or artifice. Rather, flirting is a natural by-product of being a confident, engaged woman who can’t help but shine, causing the rest of the world to become enraptured with her unencumbered spirit. Throughout this empowering tote-able book, “Sherpa Flashes” provide insightful instruc-tions for fun and effective exercises readers can employ when out on the town showing off these new techniques.

Ariel Kiley is an actor turned yoga teacher. She lives in New York.

Simone Kornfeld lives in New York City and works full-time as a

psychotherapist.

Smitten$18.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1675-4 6 x 8 in, 144 pp, 2-colorRights: WWomen/RelationshipsJUNE




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One Pan, Two Plates$24.95 US PB • 978-1-4521-0670-08 x 10 in, 208 pp, 24 color photographs Rights: WFoodAPRIL

One Pan, Two PlatesMore Than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals for Two • By Carla Snyder • Photographs by Jody Horton

One pan + fresh ingredients = dinner for two! With an emphasis on reducing prep time and the usual sinkful of dishes, cooking instructor Carla Snyder serves up the ideal couple’s guide to simple, complete, and truly delicious meals—imagine Balsamic Braised Chicken Thighs with Figs and Creamy Polenta or Thyme-Rubbed Salmon with Shallots and Caramelized Cauliflower “Risotto”—that can be made in one skillet, in less than 60 minutes. With recipes for home-cooked pasta, grains, sandwiches, beef, pork, chicken, and seafood, plus wine or beer pairings for each dish, One Pan, Two Plates will nourish couples, from newlyweds to empty nesters, every night of the week.

Carla Snyder has spent the past 30 years in the food world

as a caterer, artisan baker, cooking school teacher, culinary

team-building company owner, freelance food writer, and

co-author of five cookbooks, including the James Beard–

nominated Big Book of Appetizers. She lives in Ohio.

Jody Horton is an Austin, Texas–based food photographer

whose work has appeared in many magazines and

cookbooks.



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Recipes include :

Golden Corn Cakes with Crispy Pancetta and Arugula Salad

Jambalaya with Chicken, Shrimp, and Andouille Sausage

Fontina and Prosciutto– Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Radicchio-Fennel Sauté

Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Summer Squash Hash

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So Pretty! Felt24 Stylish Projects to Make with Felt • By Amy Palanjian

Soft, fashionable, easy to find, and fun to work with, felt is a crafter’s dream material. This stylish collection presents 24 simple yet elegant projects to make with felt—chic headbands, sweet flower bouquets, adorable package toppers, gorgeous necklaces, and more. Crafters of all skill levels will be reaching for their stash to get started! With stunning photography, helpful how-to illustrations, and plenty of inspiration, So Pretty! Felt uses this popular mate-rial in new and unexpected ways for oh-so-pretty results.

Amy Palanjian is the former deputy editor of ReadyMade magazine

and blogs at AmyPalanjian.com. She has been frequently featured

in national media and is the author of So Pretty! Crochet. She lives

in Des Moines, Iowa.

Also available:

So Pretty! Crochet$22.95 HC 978-1-4521-0360-0

So Pretty! Felt$22.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-0831-57∑ x 9 in, 152 pp, 50 color photographsRights: WCraftsAPRIL

Put Your Stamp On It20 Adorable Projects—Stationery, Aprons, Totes, and More— Plus Instructions for Hand-Carving Beautiful Stamps By Meagan Lewis

Stationery lovers, paper crafters, hand-printing enthusiasts and anyone looking to make personalized gifts will love the simple, colorful projects found in Put Your Stamp On It. Irresistibly cheerful, this book offers step-by-step instructions for hand-stamped gift wrap, tea towels, totes, aprons, and even hair accessories made with reverse printing, layering, borders, and more! Charming illustrations and vibrant photography inspire an endless variety of stamped creations. Best of all, the book includes directions for carving hand-made rubber stamps to print on wood, fabric, and paper for a truly personal touch. So go ahead—put your stamp on it!

Meagan Lewis is a San Francisco–based printmaker who special-

izes in stamp carving. Her custom stamps are sold on Brown

Pigeon, her Etsy shop, and have been featured in dozens of blogs.

Put Your Stamp On It$19.95 US PB • 978-1-4521-1571-9 7∑ x 9∂ in, 144 pp, 200 color illustrations, 50 full-color photographsRights: North America, Latin America, AsiaCraftsMAY



Bay BridgeHistory and Design of a New Icon • By Donald MacDonald and Ira Nadel

An innovative landmark a quarter century in the making, the new eastern span of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge represents the latest spectacular chapter in the history of this storied structure. The new bridge’s architect, Donald Mac-Donald, teams up with author Ira Nadel to create this illumi-nating book. With friendly text and charming illustrations, Bay Bridge reveals the design decisions that have shaped the evolution of the bridge over the last century—from the history of the original bridge, through the planning of the new span, to the construction of its signature 525-foot-high white tower. In the same elegant package as Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, this volume makes a lovely souvenir for San Francisco devotees, architecture buffs, and tourists.

Donald MacDonald, award-winning architect, lives in San Francisco.

Ira Nadel is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and lives in

Vancouver, B.C.

Also available:Bay Bridge$16.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1326-58 x 6 in, 128 pp, 100 full-color illustrations Rights: WArchitectureJUNE

Published to celebrate the America’s Cup and new bridge opening in 2013!

Golden Gate Bridge$16.95 HC978-0-8118-6337-7

Alcatraz$16.95 HC978-1-4521-0153-8

Time and Tide Photographs from Praia Piquinia By Christian Chaize • Introduction by Jen Bekman

Featuring colorful beach umbrellas and dreamy blue hori-zons, this beautiful oversized book offers a breath of fresh air and evokes fantasies of Mediterranean travel. Photographer Christian Chaize returned many times over the course of eight years to shoot an intimate beach in the south of Portu-gal from the same vantage point. The resulting photographs provide an enchanting portrait of the tides, light, weather, and people that shape and reshape the landscape each day. A charming and thought-provoking meditation, Time and Tide will appeal to anyone who loves the beach or appreciates the miracle of close looking inherent in photography.

Christian Chaize is an award-winning artist and photographer.

He lives in France.

Jen Bekman is curator of her eponymous Manhattan gallery and

of 20x200, a website featuring limited-edition fine art prints.

Time and Tide$35.00 US HC • 978-1-4521-1408-811 x 13 in, 156 pp, 100 full-color illustrationsRights: WPhotography/NatureJUNE

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Swell$29.95 HC 978-1-4521-0593-2


Flour, too$35.00 US HC • 978-1-4521-0614-47∑ x 10 in, 304 pp, 50 color photographsRights: WFoodJUNE

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Flour, tooIndispensible Recipes for the Café’s Most Loved Sweets & Savories

By Joanne Chang • Photographs by Michael Harlan Turkell

The ideal companion to Flour—Joanne Chang’s beloved first cookbook—Flour, too includes the most-requested savory fare to have made her four cafés Boston’s favorite stops for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here are 100 gratifying recipes for easy at-home eating and entertaining from brunch treats to soups, pizzas, pasta, and, of course, Flour’s famous cakes, tarts, and other sweet goodies. More than 50 glorious color photographs by Michael Harlan Turkell take the viewer inside the warm, cozy cafés; into the night pastry kitchen; and demonstrate the beauty of this delicious food. With a variety of recipes for all skill levels, this mouthwatering collection is a substantial addition to any home cook’s bookshelf.

Joanne Chang is the owner of Flour Bakery + Café, with loca-

tions in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, and co-owner

of Myers + Chang. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Michael Harlan Turkell is a Brooklyn-based food

photographer.

“ Pop Tarts, anyone? Clearly written and beautifully photographed, Flour is a baker’s treat.”—Dorie Greenspan

Flour P ick les4 English cucumbers, cut crosswise

into rounds £ in/6 mm thick

1∑ cups/300 g granulated sugar

1∑ cups/360 ml Champagne vinegar

2 tbsp kosher salt

4 tsp pickling spice

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp celery seeds

1 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

∑ tsp ground cloves

∑ tsp chili powder

Put the cucumber rounds in a large container with a lid. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and vinegar, bring to a boil over high heat, and boil until the sugar dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat, add the spices and stir to combine. Pour the brine over the cucumbers and set aside at warm room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, or until cool.

When the pickles have cooled to room temperature, cover and refrigerate them. The pickles are ready to serve after they have chilled for at least 8 hours. They may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Makes 1∑ qt /1.4 L.









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Flour was one of NPR’s Best Books of 2010.


In the Kitchen with Alain Passard$16.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1346-37£ x 9£ in, 96 pp, full-color illustrations throughoutRights: WEFood/Graphic NovelJUNE

In the Kitchen with Alain PassardInside the World (and Mind) of a Master Chef • By Christophe Blain

Available in English for the very first time, In the Kitchen with Alain Passard is the first graphic novel to enter the kitchen of a master chef. Over the course of three years, illustrator Christophe Blain trailed acclaimed chef Alain Passard through his kitchens and gardens. With simple yet sublime drawings and thousands of colorful panels, this book gives the reader an inside, uncensored look at the world of Passard, who shocked the food universe in 2001 by removing meat from the menu at his celebrated Paris restaurant, L’Arpege, and dedicating himself to serving vegetables from his own organic farms. This irresistible hardcover combines a portrait of an amazing chef, an inside look at his creative process, and a humorous riff on fine dining culture—plus fifteen recipes for the home kitchen—in one haute cuisine comic book for foodies!

Christophe Blain is the award-winning creator and illustrator

of several successful French graphic novel series. He lives

in Paris.


“ I was not prepared to be quite so smitten with it as I was.” —Clotilde Dusoulier,

Chocolate & Zucchini

“ [Passard is] . . . one of the ‘last generation’ of great French chefs, those who were trained in the craft from early adolescence, and have never done anything else, and who exhibit a seemingly instinctive (though in fact dearly won) skill that still leaves the chefs of every other country in wonder.”

—The New Yorker





The Forgetful GentlemanThirty Ways to Turn Good Intentions into Action • By Nathan Tan

The modern man has good intentions—all he lacks are the tools to turn them into gentlemanly action. This illustrated reference guide instructs and informs readers on the subtle art of being a contemporary gentleman by incorporating both traditional and modern practices, bringing the classic idea of gentlemanliness forward into the 21st century. As stylish and as dapper as its readers will become, this book offers action-oriented guidance on a range of subjects, including advice on managing social networks, choosing the right suit silhouette, fostering the art of conversation, hosting a successful party, mixing a signature cocktail, working out like a Navy SEAL, developing creativity, and much more. With wit and humor, The Forgetful Gentleman offers the necessary encouragement to help any modern man become the best gentleman he can be.

Nathan Tan is the CEO of Forgetful Gentleman, a men’s

stationery and accessories line launched in 2009.

He lives in New York City.

Also available:

NEWThe Forgetful Gentleman Stationery Box$19.95 BOX 978-1-4521-1328-9

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The Little Book of Angels

The follow-up to The Little Book of Saints, this treasure of a book is an ode to angels in their many forms. The stories of angels as divine messengers, faithful guardians, and mystical celestial beings offer readers inspiration and comfort. Beautifully illustrated with color lithographs from missals and prayer books, and elegantly packaged with a padded cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon marker, The Little Book of Angels makes a special gift for any religious or spiritual occasion—or for anyone who would welcome an angel to help guide their way.

Also available:

The Little Book of Saints$19.95 HC 978-0-8118-7747-3

The Little Book of Angels$19.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1441-53∆ x 5∆ in, 176 pp, 92 color images, gilded edges, ribbon marker, padded hardcoverRights: WESpirituality/MetaphysicsAPRIL

Yiddish WisdomHumor and Heart from the Old Country

Illustrations by Christopher Silas Neal

Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom (more than 100,000 copies sold) has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English—from the whimsical and witty (Dress up a broom and it will also look nice/Az men batziert a bezem iz er oich shain) to the poignant (When one must, one can/Az me muz, ken men) and practical (When you look to the heights, hold on to your hat /Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl )—this treasured volume is the perfect gift for any celebration.

Christopher Silas Neal is the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow.

He regularly contributes to the New York Times and works and

lives in Brooklyn.

Yiddish Wisdom$14.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1573-3 5 x 7 in, 96 pp, full-color illustrations throughout Rights: WJudaica/QuotationsMARCH


Sorted BooksBy Nina Katchadourian • Introduction by Brian Dillon

Delighting in the look and feel of books, conceptual artist Nina Katchadourian’s playful photographic series proves that books’ covers—or more specifically, their spines—can speak volumes. Over the past two decades, Katchadourian has perused libraries across the globe, selecting, stacking, and photographing groupings of two, three, four, or five books so that their titles can be read as sentences, creating whimsical narratives from the text found there. Thought-provoking, clever, and at times laugh-out-loud funny (one cluster of titles from the Akron Museum of Art’s research library consists of: Primitive Art /Just Imagine/Picasso/Raised by Wolves), Sorted Books is an enthralling collection of visual poems full of wry wit and bookish smarts.

Sorted Books$22.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1329-68 x 6 in, 176 pp, 80 full-color photographsRights: WArt/PhotographyAPRIL

Nina Katchadourian is an internationally exhibited conceptual

artist. She lives in New York.

Brian Dillon is an award-winning author living in Canterbury,

England.


Poor Man’s Feast$27.50 US HC • 978-1-4521-0759-26 x 9 in, 288 ppRights: WFood/MemoirMARCH

Poor Man’s FeastA Love Story of Comfort, Desire, and the Art of Simple Cooking • By Elissa Altman

In this engaging memoir, Elissa Altman—author of the popular Poor Man’s Feast blog—chronicles her lifelong relationship with food, and the transformation she experiences when she finally finds love. Short chapters sprinkled with 32 recipes show that living and eating well are much simpler than one might think. Told with sharp wit and tender, often hilarious honesty, Poor Man’s Feast tackles the universal longing for sustenance, acceptance, and love. At once a fun read and a commentary on the cultural shift toward simplicity, Poor Man’s Feast is a classic food memoir in the tradition of Home Cooking, Toast, and Heartburn.

Elissa Altman is an award-winning food writer, restaurant

critic, and founder of the James Beard Award–winning blog

Poor Man’s Feast. She lives in Connecticut.

“ Poor Man’s Feast is one of the few blogs that I

read without fail.”—Andrew Zimmern

“ If Elissa Altman wrote about how slowly grass

grows, I’d read along.” —Dorie Greenspan

“ . . . a brave, generous story about family, food,

and finding the way home.”—Molly Wizenberg




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Winner of the 2012 James Beard Award for Individual Food Blog.

Chosen by Saveur magazine as a “Site We Love.”


Slice & Bake Cookies Fast Recipes from Your Refrigerator or Freezer

By Elinor Klivans • Photographs by Yunhee Kim

For those short on time but long on cookie love, Slice & Bake Cookies comes to the rescue! Elinor Klivans, the baking expert behind Big Fat Cookies and Cupcakes! , shares 50 recipes that are quick to mix up, stash in the refrigerator or freezer, and have at the ready to slice and bake whenever a sweet craving strikes. From classics such as old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies and Linzer hearts to modern takes on savory cookies and crackers, the recipes collected here fit the bill for any impromptu get-together. With a rundown of ingredients and baking equipment—plus tips on decorating, serving, storing, and even shipping—freshly baked, warm-from-the-oven cookies will always be on hand.

Elinor Klivans is a former pastry chef and bestselling author of

several home baking cookbooks. She lives in Camden, Maine.

Yunhee Kim is a New York–based photographer specializing in food.

Also available:

Cupcakes!$16.95 PB 978-0-8118-4545-8

Big Fat Cookies$17.95 PB 978-0-8118-4216-7

Slice & Bake Cookies$18.95 US PB • 978-1-4521-0962-68∂ x 8 in, 120 pp, 20 color photographs Rights: WBakingMAY

Cocktails for a CrowdMore Than 40 Recipes for Making Popular Drinks In Party- Pleasing Batches • By Kara Newman • Photographs by Teri Lyn Fisher

In this tasty little volume, wine and spirits expert Kara Newman offers 42 fail-safe recipes for making great cocktails in batches, proving that no host need ever spend the evening trapped behind the bar. With advice on measuring and conversion techniques, helpful hints on balancing flavors, and plenty of tips for preparing ahead of time, the delights of drinks usually prepared individu-ally are easily duplicated on a larger scale. Enriched with 24 color photographs, this useful book makes a winning gift for summer entertaining.

Kara Newman is the spirits editor for Wine Enthusiast magazine,

and has contributed to the New York Times, Saveur, Gourmet,

and Imbibe magazine, among others. She lives in New York City.

Teri Lynn Fisher is a food and lifestyle photographer based in

Los Angeles, California.

Cocktails for a Crowd$18.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-0949-7 7 x 8 in, 96 pp, 24 color photographs Rights: WCocktailsJUNE

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The American Cocktail$19.95 HC978-0-8118-7799-2


The Art of Monsters UniversityBy Karen Paik • Preface by John Lasseter • Foreword by Dan Scanlon

In Monsters, Inc. (2001), Pixar Animation Studios introduced audiences to the #1 scaring team, Mike and Sulley, and the monstrous world behind our bedroom closet doors. In this prequel to the much-loved classic, Mike and Sulley meet for the first time at Monsters University—where they are joined by a few familiar faces and a host of delightful new characters—as they seek to attain degrees in scaring. Author Karen Paik goes behind the scenes to interview the film’s many artists for the ultimate inside look at the con-ception and production of this highly anticipated film. Featuring full-color concept art including character sculpts, color scripts, storyboards, and more, The Art of Monsters University fully explores the process of creating this new and expanded Monsters universe.

Karen Paik works in development at Pixar Animation Studios.

She is the author of To Infinity and Beyond! and The Art of

Ratatouille, and a co-writer of The Art of Cars 2.

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

chief creative officer at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation

Also available:

The Art of Brave$40.00 HC978-1-4521-0142-2

The Art of Monsters, Inc.$40.00 HC 978-0-8118-3388-2

Studios, and principal creative officer at Walt Disney

Imagineering.

Dan Scanlon is the director of Monsters University. Prior to

MU, he worked as a story artist on Cars and Toy Story 3 and

co-directed the short film Mater and the Ghostlight.

The Art of Monsters University$40.00 US HC • 978-1-4521-1207-711 x 9 in, 160 pp, full-color images throughoutRights: WArt/MoviesJUNE


Wine Makes Mommy CleverBy Andy Riley

From the author of the wildly popular Bunny Suicides series comes this hilarious collection detailing all the quirks and endearing oddities of motherhood. Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she’s not the one paying). Whether she’s admiring her shoe collection or hiding Daddy’s favorite grungy T-shirt, Mommy’s always there doing her best to be the greatest. Including 60 all-new cartoons from Andy Riley, Wine Makes Mommy Clever is an affectionate, witty tribute to moms everywhere.

Andy Riley is the author and artist of Dawn of the Bunny Suicides

and the entire Bunny Suicides oeuvre as well as many other books.

He lives in London.

Wine Makes Mommy Clever$8.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1226-84∑ x 6 in, 64 pp, 60 b/w illustrationsRights: XUKCHumor/ParentingMAY

Beer Makes Daddy StrongBy Andy Riley

Fatherhood is full of ups and downs, quirks and crises. But there is always humor to be found! Featuring 60 all-new cartoons from Andy Riley, Beer Makes Daddy Strong shows the world just how great dads can be: Daddy knows all the best car games (“Who can stay quiet the longest?”), likes to show off his scars (that he may or may not have obtained while running with the bulls in Spain), and is a great cook (when Spaghetti Bolognese is on the menu). Witty and wise, this affectionate tribute is a celebration of fatherhood and all of its joys, confusion, humor, and, of course, beer.

Also available:

Dawn of the Bunny Suicides$12.95 HC 978-1-4521-0498-0

Beer Makes Daddy Strong$8.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1208-44∑ x 6 in, 64 pp, 60 b/w illustrationsRights: XUKCHumor/ParentingMAY

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Knitted LettersMake Personalized Gifts and Accents with 30 Creative Typography-Based Knitting Projects • By Catherine Hirst and Erssie Major

The über-popular craft of knitting meets the typography trend for the first time! Knitted Letters presents intarsia charts for 10 key font families—including roman, sans serif, italic, and poster—and outlines how to incorporate the let-ters into 30 stylish, infinitely customizable projects. Knitters will learn how to stitch personalized messages and mono-grams into pillows, scarves, throws, and more, and to create bold three-dimensional letters to display or give. With step-by-step instructions for upper- and lowercases, helpful charts and illustrations, and photos of all the gorgeous projects, knitters and typography enthusiasts alike will love crafting endless personalized lettered creations.

Catherine Hirst is a knitting expert and teaches at craft studios and

colleges across London, where she resides.

Erssie Major is a designer and knitting tutor living in London.

Sweet Paper Crafts25 Simple Projects to Brighten Your Life

By Mollie Greene • Photographs by Aaron Greene

Sweet Paper Crafts offers 25 unique DIY paper accents that make any home or celebration a little brighter. Make tiny star garlands to string over the mantel, delicate flower wreaths for the front door, cheerful package toppers, and much more! Mollie Greene’s distinctive layered style incorporates collage techniques and use of found scraps, book pages, magazines, and old record jackets. With helpful templates, step-by-step photographs, beautiful shots of each whimsical piece, and plentiful ideas for one-of-a-kind creations, this book will motivate even novice crafters to start snipping their very own paper finery.

Mollie Greene founded the Royal Buffet Etsy shop, and her work

has appeared on numerous websites, including Martha Stewart

Weddings and Design*Sponge. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina.

Aaron Greene is a portrait, lifestyle, and travel photographer based

in Greenville, South Carolina.

Sweet Paper Crafts$19.95 US PB • 978-1-4521-1680-87∑ x 9 in, 136 pp, 75 full-color photographs Rights: WCraftsJULY

Knitted Letters$22.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1572-6 7∑ x 9∂ in, 144 pp, 200 illustrations, full-color photographs throughout Rights: North America, Latin America, AsiaCrafts/KnittingAPRIL


Furniture MakeoversSimple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper, Stencils, and More

By Barb Blair • Photographs by Aaron Greene • Foreword by Holly Becker

Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares 30 beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explain-ing all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator.

Also available:

Decorate$35 HC978-0-8118-7789-3

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Barb Blair is the founder of Knack Studios. Her work has been

featured on Apartment Therapy, Decor8, and Design*Sponge,

among other design websites as well as publications such as

Southern Living. She lives in South Carolina.

Aaron Greene is a portrait, lifestyle, and travel photographer

based in Greenville, South Carolina.

Holly Becker is the founder of Decor8blog.com and the

author of Decorate and Decorate Workshop.

“ For anyone wondering what to do with that flea-market find or inherited old dresser that’s gathering dust in the basement, here’s your definitive how-to inspiration guide”

—Lindsay Bierman, editor in chief, Southern Living

“This is a keeper of a book.” —Jan Halvarson,

cofounder & editor, Poppytalk

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Recipes include :

Oatmeal Soda Bread

Sticky Toffee Apple Buns

Banana Caramel Cream Pie

Chorizo and Tomato Tarts

Victoria Plum Jellies

Short & SweetThe Best of Home Baking • By Dan Lepard

This comprehensive compendium of baking (more than 280 recipes!) is from Dan Lepard, known for his much-loved food column in the U.K.’s Guardian newspaper. Featuring new techniques and traditions, Short & Sweet showcases Dan’s impressive culinary expertise with such delectable treats as Bourbon Pecan Brownies, Swedish Almond Cake, and Sugar-Crusted Pear Turnovers. From easy breads and gluten-free essentials to classic desserts and light bites, this friendly guide through the ins and outs of baking will earn a trusted place in the kitchen of novice and expert bakers.

Short & Sweet$35.00 US HC • 978-1-4521-1446-06∑ x 9ß in, 576 pp, color photographs throughoutRights: US, Japan, Latin America, Middle EastBakingAPRIL

“Dan is by far the most talented and creative baker I know.”

—Yotam Ottolenghi

Dan Lepard is an award-winning food writer and photographer. He has written several cookbooks as

well as contributed photographs to his own and other works. Dan’s popular baking column runs weekly

in the U.K.’s Guardian newspaper and he also writes for the BBC and Sainsbury’s Magazine.


A Sky Full of Kindness$18.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1218-37£ x 9£ in, 64 pp, full-color illustrations throughout, jacketed hardcoverRights: US, Mexico, Philippines, Asia (X India)Parenting/Gift booksAPRIL

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A Sky Full of KindnessBy Rob Ryan

Rob Ryan’s papercut prose is so exquisitely intricate, it begs closer examination— and always captures a lingering eye. The story Ryan tells in this jacketed hardcover is a celebration of love and family just as heartfelt as it is visually arresting: two songbirds eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first child, and as they tend to their nest, they can’t help but worry about becoming parents. It’s the generosity and support of their avian friends and neighbors that confirms the world awaiting their unborn chick is indeed full of kindness. Brimming with poetic verse, each page is a work of art that will charm new parents and longtime fans of Ryan’s evocative imagery.

Rob Ryan is known as the “Prince of Papercuts.” He is the

author of This Is For You, and he lives in London.

“ A bedtime story for every age . . . It will make your heart smile.”—Helena Bonham Carter


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The Noble ApproachMaurice Noble and the Zen of Animation Design • By Tod Polson

This extraordinary volume examines the life and animation philosophy of Maurice Noble, the noted American animation background artist and layout designer whose contribu-tions to the industry span more than 60 years and include such cartoon classics as Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century, What’s Opera, Doc?, and The Road Runner Show. Revered throughout the animation world, his work serves as a foundation and reference point for the current generation of animators, story artists, and designers. Written by Noble’s longtime friend and colleague Tod Polson and based on the draft manuscript Noble worked on in the years before his death, this illuminating book passes on his approach to animation design from concept to final frame, illustrated with sketches and stunning original artwork spanning the full breadth of his career.

Tod Polson first studied design at Otis/Parsons, and animation at CalArts before apprenticing under pioneering

animation designer Maurice Noble. Since then, he has worked extensively as a filmmaker, designer, and

teacher. He lives in Wyoming.


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Crackers & DipsMore Than 50 Homemade Snacks • By Ivy Manning • Photographs by Jenifer Altman

This is the DIY guide to making homemade crackers, with 52 formulas for crisp snacks and the luscious dips to eat them with, all celebrated with 25 playful photographs. Portland, Oregon–based food writer and baker Ivy Manning capitalizes on the pure flavors of whole grains, real butter, cheese, fresh spices, and no preservatives in her formulas for crunchy, sweet, and savory treats, all made to pair with a chapter’s worth of creamy, gooey dips, and schmears. Recipes and tips are for bakers of all skill levels and tastes, with formulas for vegan, gluten-free, and whole-grain crisps. This adorable book is timed perfectly for the cracker-making trend and makes the ideal gift for the baker or entertainer who takes pride in making everything from scratch.

Ivy Manning is a food writer and weekly columnist for the

Oregonian. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Jenifer Altman is a photographer and writer. Her books

include Instant Love and Gem and Stone. She lives in

Brooklyn, New York, and Asheville, North Carolina.

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Soda Water Crackers with Smoked Salt

A School of Gluten-Free Fish Crackers

Swedish Caraway Rye Crackers

Animal Crackers with Zesty Lemon Frosting

Figgy Bourbon Conserve

Sconnie Beer and Cheese Fondue

(Don’t Tell Them It’s Vegan) Mushroom and Cashew Pate





John O’Bryan has written for Nickelodeon’s Avatar:

The Last Airbender and Disney XD’s Motorcity.

He lives in Los Angeles.

A History of Weapons$18.95 US PB • 978-1-4521-1054-76 x 8 in, 192 pp, 150 2-color illustrations Rights: WHumor/Reference JUNE


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A History of WeaponsCrossbows, Caltrops, Catapults, & Lots of Other Things that Can Seriously Mess You Up • By John O’Bryan

One day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O’Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man’s centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the morning star, and the man catcher, while conveying factual information about each weapon: its history, uses, and badass potential. Flipping through history’s highlights, readers will learn about Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, and the “peaceful” Shaolin monks. This ultimate compendium of awesome weapons delivers all the surprisingly true details sure to impress anybody who’s ever made a gun with their fingers and said, “PEW-PEW-PEW!”


The Fart Tootorial$10.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-0502-44∑ x 6 in, 120 pp, 2-color images throughout Rights: WHumorAPRIL

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The Fart TootorialFarting Fundamentals, Master Blaster Techniques, and the Complete Toot Taxonomy • By Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo

From the authors of The Book of Beer Pong and The Book of Beer Awesomeness, this illuminating and hilarious volume features everything a person could ever wish to know (and more!) about everyone’s favorite bodily function. It’s loaded with interesting infor-mation, from the history of farts to different types of flatulence (“Much like a fingerprint, no two farts sound—or smell—alike”). Also featuring the best fart techniques, defenses, and pranks, The Fart Tootorial will make any reader a master of the gas we pass.

Ben Applebaum, co-founder of CollegeStories.com, is an

advertising creative director. He writes of awesomeness

from his home in Connecticut.

Dan DiSorbo, co-founder of GetBombed.com, is a principal

at PB&J Design, Inc. He lives in Connecticut.

“ You don’t have to be smart to laugh at farts, but you have to be stupid not to.”

—Louis C.K.

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50 Best Plants on the Planet The Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables, in 150 Delicious Recipes

By Cathy Thomas • Photographs by Angie Cao • Foreword by Cheryl Forberg, RD

This encyclopedic guide to cooking the 50 most nutritious fruits and vegetables in the world comes from Melissa’s Produce, the largest supplier of specialty produce in the United States. Cooks of all skill levels will love these 150 recipes for simple sides, break-fasts, dinners, and healthful desserts that make the most of fresh, accessible produce, from memory-boosting blackberries to antimicrobial chili peppers to vitamin A–rich watermelon. Featuring health and nutritional information, tips for buying and storage, quick recipe riffs, and gorgeous shots of finished dishes as well as photographs of indi-vidual fruits and vegetables, this impressive package is an indispensable resource for home cooks looking to put more fruits and vegetables on the table every day.

Cathy Thomas is the award-winning food columnist for the

Orange County Register. She lives in Huntington Beach,

California.

Cheryl Forberg, RD, is a bestselling author and the original

nutritionist for NBC’s The Biggest Loser. She lives in

California’s Napa Valley.

Angie Cao is a food and lifestyle photographer based

in San Francisco, California.

50 Best Plants on the Planet$29.95 USPB • 978-1-4521-0283-28 x 10 in, 352 pp, 80 color photographs Rights: WFoodAPRIL

“ 50 Best Plants on the Planet isn’t a weight- loss book; it’s based on the same principles as the Biggest Loser plan, which are making every calorie count, and making the experi-ence delicious, to boot!”

—Cheryl Forberg, RD

Recipes include :

Breakfast Quinoa with Blackberries

Cold Beet, Pear, and Red Bell Pepper Soup

Wheat Berries with Dandelion Greens and Gorgonzola

Pan-Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios and Dried Cherries

Grilled Chard Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella with Black Rice

Broiled Salmon and Raw Asparagus “Noodle” Salad

Bread Pudding with Kumquat-Currant Topping




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Hand-Crafted Candy Bars$24.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-0965-7 8∂ x 8 in, 160 pp, 50 color photographs Rights: WFood/CandyAPRIL

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Hand-Crafted Candy BarsFrom-Scratch, All-Natural, Gloriously Grown-Up Confections • By Susie Norris and Susan Heeger • Photographs by Joseph De Leo

The beloved candy bars of childhood have grown up, but there is no need to go to the French Laundry to get your fix. Candy bar devotees Susie Norris and Susan Heeger show how to reinvent candy bars as they should be—thick and layered with nougat, crisp with toffee, and coated with fine chocolate. Familiar candy-store bars and other nostalgic favorites are re-created using the freshest ingredients, right down to the peanut-laden caramel and chocolate-drenched cookie crunch. A mix-and-match flavor chart inspires anyone with a sweet tooth to dream up custom treats of their own, such as covering marshmallows with molten chocolate. From the basics of candy making to tips on dressing up these luscious indulgences as elegant desserts, Hand-Crafted Candy Bars evokes the sweet memory of youth with simple, scrumptious sophistication.

Susie Norris is a Los Angeles–based author, pastry chef,

and culinary school instructor. She is founder and artisan

chocolatier of Happy Chocolates.

Susan Heeger is a book, magazine, and newspaper feature

writer with a specialty in food, garden, design, home, and

lifestyle stories. She lives in Los Angeles.

Joseph De Leo is a New York–based food photographer.



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Mastering Calligraphy The Complete Guide to Hand Lettering • By Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls

The centuries-old art of calligraphy has rarely witnessed a more diverse and prolific explosion of new work than in today’s hand-lettering revival. Mastering the Art of Calligraphy is the most comprehensive and up-to-date volume on this traditional craft and its contemporary practice. Brimming with both practical instruction and more than 700 inspira-tional photos, this is the definitive new guide for both serious calligraphers and budding hand-lettering enthusiasts. Inside are step-by-step instructions accompanied by examples of current work, plus historical information, artist profiles, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section. Perfect for students, artists, professionals, and hobbyists, this is a tremendously valuable addition to any arts library.

Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls is a professional calligrapher and teacher

based in Perth, Australia.

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Drawing FoodA Journal • By Claudia Pearson

A drawing journal for food lovers, this guided sketchbook invites users to draw—and thereby appreciate—delicious and wholesome food every season of the year. The first half of Drawing Food provides budding artists with accessible instruction in a wide range of drawing techniques and media, to be put to use for sketching anything and everything in the kitchen, from fruits and vegetables to meats, sweets, and utensils. The latter section takes the form of a lightly guided diary in drawings, loosely divided by season, and full of charming prompts to spark creativity. Emphasizing the local and the seasonal, illustrator Claudia Pearson’s sweet and playful illustrations offer a bountiful source of inspiration.

Claudia Pearson is a Brooklyn-based artist and author. She is the

illustrator of Perpetual Harvest from Chronicle Books.

Drawing Food $16.95 US PB • 978-1-4521-1131-57 x 9 in, 180 pp, 200 full-color illustrations throughoutRights: WFood/JournalsAPRIL

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WatercolorPaintings by Contemporary Artists • Preface by Sujean Rim • Introduction by Leslie Dutcher

Watercolor is taking the art, fashion, and home décor worlds by storm. The result is an explosion of amazing new work by contemporary artists. This volume surveys the current revival of this loveliest of mediums, in portfolios from more than 20 of today’s top water-color artists from around the globe. From the evocative visual journals of Danny Gregory and Fabrice Moireau, through the fashion-inspired portraits of Samantha Hahn and Virginia Johnson, to the indie art stylings of Jane Mount and Becca Stadtlander, Water-color stunningly showcases painterly brilliance. With artist profiles, an informative history of the medium, and an inspiring preface by DailyCandy’s Sujean Rim, this is the guide to a beautiful revolution.


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Watercolor$27.50 US PB • 978-1-4521-1264-07∑ x 93/5 in, 176 pp, 200 full-color illustrationsRights: WArt/WatercolorMAY

Sujean Rim is a New York–based artist. The longtime illustrator

of DailyCandy, she has illustrated numerous children’s books.

Leslie Dutcher is a San Francisco–based writer and editor.


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Jalapeño-Cheddar Pretzel Bites

Pretzel Grilled Cheese with Tomato-Basil Jam

Fried Pretzels with Cinnamon Sugar

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Buttery Pretzel Crackers

Caramel-Chocolate-Pecan Pretzel Wands

Pretzel Making at HomeBy Andrea Slonecker • Photographs by Alex Farnum

Here’s a new twist on an old favorite: pretzels warm from the oven. DIY bakers can make their own crunchy, chewy, savory, or sweet artisan pretzels with this collection of 50 recipes that imagines every way to shape, fill, and top them. Here are the traditional versions as well as novel creations such as Philly cheesesteak pretzel pockets and fried pretzel with cinnamon sugar. More substantial dishes like wild mushroom and chestnut pretzel stuffing, and pretzel bread pudding with caramel sauce elevate the humble pretzel to dinner-table fare as this tantalizing cookbook takes a cherished everyday snack to the next level of culinary creativity.

Andrea Slonecker is a food writer, recipe developer, and

cooking teacher who bakes pretzels at home in Portland,

Oregon.

Alex Farnum is a West Coast–based food photographer.

Pretzel Making at Home$16.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-0964-07 x 8 in, 128 pp, 18 color photographs, paper over board Rights: WFood/BakingMAY



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Newborn PuppiesDogs in Their First Three Weeks • By Traer Scott

Dog lovers who haven’t raised puppies from birth have missed out on one of the most remarkable and adorable times in a dog’s life. From one to twenty-one days old, puppies undergo great changes, from needing their mothers’ complete care to opening their eyes and ears to the outside world, growing, stretching their legs, and learning to become the dogs that they are. Author/photographer (and new mother) Traer Scott’s love of dogs shines through these intimate images of a range of breeds and types, from champion pups to shelter strays, all of them irresistible. Including an introduction on puppies’ development and the importance of their welfare, this delightful book reveals young dogs as they embark on the adventures of growing up.

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Traer Scott is the author of several books on dogs. Her photographs have been featured in Life,

Vogue, People, O, and many other publications. She teaches photography at the Rhode Island

School of Design and lives in Providence, Rhode Island.


Nails, Nails, Nails!25 Creative DIY Nail Art Projects • By Madeline Poole

Gone are the days of the classic French manicure—today it’s all about nail art. In Nails, Nails, Nails!, Los Angeles–based stylist Madeline Poole presents 25 nail art projects in a range of fabulous looks: leopard print, plaid, stripes, stained glass, lace, glitter, and more! For budding fashionistas and beauty experts alike, this super-fun book presents professional nail-art techniques and all the important tools, plus simple instructions, step-by-step photos, and fabulous shots of the finished nails make it easy for readers to replicate the designs. Packed with inspiration, Nails, Nails, Nails! holds the secrets to dazzling nails that will make heads turn.

Nails, Nails, Nails!$14.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1902-16 x 6 in, 128 pp, color photographs throughoutRights: WFashion/CraftsMAY

Madeline Poole is a celebrity beauty stylist whose nail designs have been featured in Teen Vogue, the

New York Times, and Nylon, as well as on MTV Style and DailyCandy. She lives in Hollywood, California.


Photographing Your ChildrenA Handbook of Style and Instruction • By Jen Altman

No one loves taking pictures more than parents. But the combination of complicated digital cameras with fast-moving kids means no one is more flummoxed by taking pictures, either. This easy-to-use manual offers parents the tools they need to make beautiful, lasting, and evocative memories. Author, photographer, and mom of three Jen Altman shares her keen eye for the honest moment in this treasure trove of helpful instructions and inspirational photos. From choos-ing a camera and learning the fundamentals of photography to setting up great kid-friendly shots and overcoming the challenges inherent in photographing little ones, Altman’s warm prose and lovely images sweep aside preconceived notions and show readers how to capture the unique spirit and personality of every child.

Jen Altman is a photographer, stylist, and writer based in Ashville,

North Carolina. She is co-author of Instant Love.

Photographing Your Children$22.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1057-87£ x 9£ in, 176 pp, 200 full-color photographsRights: WPhotographyAPRIL

Seeing30 Hands-On Visual Discoveries • An Exploratorium Book

Why do certain geometric patterns appear to pulsate? What makes your eyes see color where there is none? How do colorful rings appear on a spinning black-and-white disk? These questions and more are answered at the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s renowned hands-on science museum. Now readers can bring the experience home through 30 mind-boggling experiments that will wow science geeks of all ages. Seeing comes with almost everything needed to experience the amazing effects—including spinner, reflective sheet, straws, and pipe cleaners—and the tear-out pages make it easy to share the fun with friends!

The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human per-

ception located in San Francisco, California. The Exploratorium’s

mission is to create a culture of learning through innovative environ-

ments, programs, and tools that help people nurture their curiosity

about the world around them.

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Line 135By Germano Zullo • Illustrated by Albertine

Journeys can be life-changing, whether they are literal—traveling from one place to another—or personal, like the quest for self-discovery. This meditative picture book explores both, following a young child on a train ride from the city to the country. As the landscape transforms from a bustling city to a richly imaginative world in this distinctively formatted book, the child’s sense of wonder and indepen-dence flourishes, as does a deep engagement with life and the possibilities that lie ahead—making Line 135 a quietly eloquent gift for anyone embarking on their life's journey.

Germano Zullo is an author and poet who lives in Geneva,

Switzerland.

Albertine has contributed illustrations to numerous books.

She teaches at the school of Visual Arts in Geneva.

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The Magnificent ChickenPortraits of the Fairest Fowl

Photographs by Tamara Staples • Introduction by Ira Glass

With backyard chicken keeping and urban farming at an all-time high, the proudest of purebred poultry take center stage once again in this fully revised and expanded edition of the classic The Fairest Fowl, now retitled The Magnificent Chicken. Updated in hardcover with even more chickens and an enlarged resource section, this celebration of the wonder, peculiarity, and magnificence of championship chickens showcases more than 40 astonishing breeds in glamorous photos—many brand new—and informative text, while an introduction by Ira Glass explores the finer points of poultry shows and chicken portraiture.

Tamara Staples has been photographing championship chickens

since 1998. She lives in New York City.

Ira Glass is the host of the award-winning public radio program

This American Life. He lives in Chicago.

The Magnificent Chicken$24.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1344-98 x 8¾ in, 132 pp, full-color photographsRights: WPhotography/AnimalsMARCH

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Birds & Blooms of the 50 StatesBy Dutch Door Press

This enchanting tour of America’s most cherished birds and flowers is an intimate collection of lovely images from beloved letterpress studio Dutch Door Press. Each state’s emblematic flora and fauna are paired in winsome vintage-inspired compositions and accompanied by fascinating facts about the states, the plant and animal species, and how they came to symbolize their regions. From the quail and poppy of California to the bluebird and rose of New York, every page of this volume offers a visual treat filled with charm and nostalgia. An exquisite tribute to a sweet tradition, Birds & Blooms of the 50 States is perfect for Mother’s Day gifting and year-round good cheer.

Birds & Blooms of the 50 States$16.95 US HC • 978-1-4521-1263-35 x 7 in, 108 pp, 50 full-color illustrations, debossed coverRights: WNature/ArtMAY

Anna Branning and Mara Murphy are the artists behind

letterpress and design studio Dutch Door Press, based in

San Francisco.


Porn for the Working WomanFrom the Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative • Photographs by Gretchen LeMaistre

It’s an equal-pay world in the newest installment of the hot-selling Porn for Women series. Fresh flowers abound, the company masseuse is always on hand to rub those tired feet, and promotions happen with delightful frequency. Porn for the Working Woman presents 40 seductive scenarios with glossy captioned photos from the Cam-bridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative. Back by popular demand, the hunks are steamier than ever, and this time, they come with replacement ink cartridges and man-datory yoga breaks. It’s enough to make you take the day off—but who wants to miss the daily dessert cart? This will sweeten the 9–5 for any working woman.

Porn for the Working Woman$12.95 US PB • 978-1-4521-2139-06 x 6 in, 80 pp, 40 color imagesRights: WHumor/WomenJUNE

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clean spreadsheet is sexier than a guy in a muscle shirt.

Gretchen LeMaistre is a San Francisco–based photographer

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MORGAN ROOTS

DIANE MORGANFOREWORD BY DEBORAH MADISON PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANTONIS ACHILLEOS

The definitive compendium with more than 225 recipes

DIANE MORGAN is an award-winning cookbook author, freelance food writer, culinary instructor, and restaurant consultant. She is the author of seventeen cookbooks, includ-ing Skinny Dips, The Christmas Table, The New Thanksgiving Table, Grill Every Day, Salmon, and Delicious Dips, all from Chronicle Books. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Please visit her website at DianeMorganCooks.com.

ANTONIS ACHILLEOS is a New York–based photographer specializing in food. His work for Chronicle Books includes Top Chef: Quickfire Cookbook, Whoopie Pies, and Big Fat Cookies.

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“In this vividly illustrated encyclopedia of, and paean to, everything from Andean tubers to wasabi, Diane Morgan makes a strong case for the delightful possibilities of this vastly underrated class of vegetables. Her lore is fascinating and her passion for her subject is nothing less than inspiring.” —COLMAN ANDREWS, editorial director of TheDailyMeal.com and author of The Country Cooking of Italy

“Diane Morgan has done the impossible. She has transformed the subject of root vegetables into an extraordinary reference book and brought them deliciously to life with irresistible recipes. This is a must for any cook who wants to expand their culinary horizons and navigate the fascinating world of root vegetables with confidence.” —GRACE YOUNG, author of Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge

“Diane Morgan’s latest book illuminates the culinary underworld in the most marvel-ous way, allowing roots, rhizomes, tubers, and corms to bask in the limelight. Diane’s kitchen prowess elevates lowly root vegetables to (well-deserved) exalted menu status. While lotus root, tubers, and yams are staples in my own Japanese kitchen, mostly for savory dishes, thanks to Diane, I discovered the sweet wonders of Lotus Root Upside-Down Cake and the piquant pleasures of purple potatoes with smoked trout. Kansha: appreciation, in equal measure for nature’s hidden underground treasures... and for Diane’s insatiable curiosity and literary diligence that created this tasty tribute to the edible underworld.”—ELIZABETH ANDOH, author of KIBŌ (“Brimming with Hope”): Recipes & Stories from Japan’s Tohoku

“Diane throws open the doors of the root cellar and shines a strong beam of light on this subterranean wonderland. From burdock and beets to rutabagas and radishes (and beyond), she works through this often overlooked realm with inspired recipes and illuminating reference material. The word that keeps coming to mind: finally!— a book that helps me understand the real potential of these culinary outliers.”—HEIDI SWANSON, author of Super Natural Every Day and 101Cookbooks.com

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For anyone who ever picked up a strangely shaped, gnarly looking vegetable at the farmers’ market (in the author’s case, burdock root) and said “what’s this?” Roots is your go-to guide to the veggies found underground.

This comprehensive cookbook reveals the underworld of roots, from the familiar (beets, carrots, potatoes) to the unfamiliar ( jicama, salsify, yuca) to the practically unheard of (cassava, galangal, crosne). Discover the fascinating history and lore of each one, their nutritional content, how to buy and store them, and—the best part—more than 225 recipes that bring out their best flavors.

Start simply with easy-to-prepare Ginger Rhubarb Chutney. Save it in pretty glass containers and this tangy-spicy sauce makes a great gift (or eat it yourself straight from the jar!). Explore more unusual varieties like burdock, a long, thin root with a mild flavor and pleasing crunch that makes it ideal for pickling and stir-fries. Didn’t know turmeric was a root? Used mostly in Asian cooking, turmeric is best known for its beautiful golden color and its welcome presence in dishes like Chiang Mai Curry Noodles. And don’t forget the well-loved stand-bys like potatoes and carrots that make flavorful hearty stews and quick weeknight meals.

Whether you bring home your new-found roots from the grocery store or your local famers’ market, these delicious, nutritious, and easy-on–the-wallet veggies will add a new level of taste and sophistication to your everyday cooking.

From a Polish Country House

Kitchen

90 recipes for the ultimate comfort food

Anne Applebaum & Danielle Crittenden

$40.00 U.S./£25.00 U.K.

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“This is Polish food for the modern palate: All the flavors you would expect—sour pickles, tart beets, flavorsome game, bittersweet poppy seed—but lighter, fresher, and easier than ever before.”

—nigella lawson

Anne Applebaum’s family bought Dwor Chobielin, a falling-down

Polish manor house, in 1989, as Communism was dismantled. The

house had been confiscated, abandoned, and neglected, and they

set about rebuilding it. In making her home there, Anne had to

cook with ingredients that were local, fresh, and available, and

learned how to make food that was, if not exactly traditional, in

the Polish spirit. “And thus,” she says, “without really thinking

about it, I learned how to cook.”

And so will you, following these 90 recipes for simplified Polish

classics, some familiar—pierogi and cabbage rolls—and perhaps

some less so—wild mushroom soup or venison stew. The national

rebirth of Poland in the last two decades has meant the rebirth

of its cuisine, and Anne and fellow journalist Danielle Crittenden—

friend and fellow home cook—have accordingly modernized many

of its dishes, without losing any of the centuries-old flavors.

Dishes such as Braised Cabbage with Wine and Nutmeg, Pierogi

with Wild Mushrooms and Sauerkraut Filling, and Orange-Saffron

Rum Cake—all deeply grounded in their history and landscape—

evoke the tastes and smells of the Polish countryside, a place that

some of us are from, and that, after this book, many more of us

will want to visit.

anne applebaum is a columnist for the Washington Post and

Slate, and is also the director of political studies at the Legatum

Institute in London. From 1988 to 1991, she covered the collapse

of communism as the Warsaw correspondent of The Economist

magazine. Her most recent book, Gulag: A History, has appeared in

more than two dozen translations, and won the Pulitzer Prize

for general nonfiction in 2004. Applebaum is married to Polish

diplomat Radek Sikorski (currently Poland’s Minister of Foreign

Affairs), with whom she has two sons. She lives in Poland,

London, and Washington, D.C.

danielle crittenden is currently the managing editor of blogs

for the online journal Huffington Post Canada, and her articles

and essays have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times,

Washington Post, Daily Telegraph, and Ladies’ Home Journal, among

other publications. Her books include Amanda Bright @ Home, the

nonfiction book What Our Mother’s Didn’t Tell Us: Why Happiness Eludes

the Modern Woman, and, most recently, The President’s Secret IMs.

Crittenden lives in Washington, D.C., and Wellington, Ontario,

with her husband and three children.

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Take an evocative journey into the diverse cuisines and culinary customs of regional Turkey, from the refined cooking of the Ottoman court to the rustic simplicity of the fare found roadside in the vast, sweeping countryside. Author and photographer Leanne Kitchen has captured more than the food and drink, people and places of Turkey; within these pages she reveals the very essence of Turkish hospitality.

LeAnne KiTchen is a trained chef with a highly successful cooking career in Australia and new Zealand spanning fourteen years. She has worked for the past decade in food and travel publishing for some of Australia’s top publications. carrying her camera, Kitchen travels extensively around Asia and the Middle east, capturing amazing images of the people, places, and food that inspire her.

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Bridging southeastern europe and southwestern Asia, with three different seas lapping at its shores, Turkey represents a dynamic mingling of cultural and geographic forces. Against this vibrant backdrop, where Mediterranean, Slavic, and Middle eastern influences shape a nation of bold people and deep traditions, a rich culinary culture thrives. in Turkey, trained chef and globe-trotting photographer Leanne Kitchen explores the bountiful world of Turkish food.

Armed with her camera and a keen eye, Kitchen illuminates a Turkey you’ve never seen before, bringing it to life through vivid photographs and more than 100 authentic recipes. Short, first-person travelogues, scattered throughout the book, introduce regional specialties, artisans, culinary techniques, and eateries.

Seven diverse geographic regions comprise the nation, each offering unique signature foods, from the watermelons of Diyarbakir to the tulum and cheese of erzincan to the rose- water of isparta and the hazelnuts of Giresun. experience the famous Spiced Red Lentil Köfte from the seaside town of Tekirdag, then journey to edirne on the Bulgarian border with a taste of a liver dish so divine that city dwellers drive three hours from istanbul for a bite. Delight in the essence of Turkish hospitality with indulgent coffee custard and traditional Turkish tea, and, with the flip of a page, transport yourself from the honest comforts of the countryside to the delicacies of the Ottoman court.

Kitchen’s exhaustive survey of Turkish food leaves no course unexamined, with chapters dedicated to meze, such as Warm Squash hummus, meat, featuring Slow-Roasted Lamb with Apples Poached in Pomegranate Juice, dessert, like hazelnut Meringues with Rose cream and Roasted Straw-berries, and everything in between. Whether you re-create these exquisite dishes in your own kitchen, or merely enjoy the beauty of the Turkish culinary experience from your armchair, Turkey will take you on an intriguing voyage through one of the most unique countries in the world.

more than 100 recipes with tales from the road

Leanne Kitchen

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COOK BOOK

THEMEdiTErranEan SlOw

COOKEr

Author Diane Phillips unveils a new compendium of

minimal-effort, maximum-deliciousness slow-cooker

recipes—with a Mediterranean twist.

Representing Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece,

and the North African and Middle Eastern coasts,

these recipes make up an array of menus as diverse

as the terrain they cover. Many Mediterranean dishes

traditionally rely on slow-cooked methods to bring

out the best of their ingredients, so the dishes here

are authentic and flavor-packed.

And the best part—any home cook with an electric

slow-cooker can create these tastes with ease. Get it

going in the morning and return hours later to a per-

fectly cooked dinner. With new and traditional dishes

like Greek Pastitsio, Creamy French Onion Soup, and

Moroccan-Style Beef seasoned with cumin, saffron,

and sweet paprika, you’ll have a whole new repertoire

of exciting slow-cooked meals at your fingertips.

Stock your pantry with such simple ingredients as

canned tomatoes, dried beans, dried fruits, spices, and

cured meats and you’ll have the makings for meals

that will whisk you away to warm breezes and sunny

skies—without leaving your kitchen.

Diane PhilliPs is the author of fifteen cookbooks,

including Slow Cooker: The Best Cookbook Ever. She

teaches cooking all over the world, and has been

featured at numerous schools and cooking centers,

including Viking Culinary Arts Center, Sur La Table,

Draeger’s, and La Combe en Périgord. She is also a

consultant to the food and beverage industry, having

helped to develop products and menu items for

companies such as General Mills and Foodmaker.

Tara Donne is a Brooklyn-based food, travel, and

portrait photographer. Tara’s images appear in Rum

Drinks from Chronicle Books and in such magazines

as Travel + Leisure and Real Simple.

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PHilliPS

Discover the unforgettable flavors of the Mediterranean with your slow cooker!

Slow Cooker

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by DIANE PHILLIPS

Photographs by Tara Donne

HANDHELD PIESSarah Billingsley & Rachel Wharton Ellen Silverman

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that red-white-and-

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Leigh beisch is a San Francisco-based photographer special-

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Take Your Skills to the Next Level with 25 Quick and Stylish Projectsknits

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Vickie Howell is an expert knitter, craft author, and the host of the DIY Network show Knitty Gritty. Her designs and projects have been included in more than 100 publications worldwide. Vickie lives in Austin, Texas.

knitters, it’s time to step it up! In Step It Up Knits, superstar knitter and host of DIY Network’s Knitty Gritty Vickie Howell presents all the techniques needed to become a master knitter, plus 25 gorgeous projects. Expand your skillset as you go! From cabled hand warmers to slouchy beanies, lacy headbands, and cozy cowls, most projects are small enough to take on the go and complete in just a weekend. Best of all, the step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and how-to photographs make it easy to follow along—you’ll be a pro in no time!

jody Horton is an Austin-based photographer whose work appears regularly in Texas Monthly, Garden & Gun, and Southern Living.

“This is the knitting book I’ve been wait-ing for! Get creative and improve your skills at the same time—what’s better than that? I can’t decide which project I want to knit first.”—brett bara, founder of Brettbara.com and author of Sewing in a Straight Line

“Step It Up Knits is the perfect combina-tion of easy-to-understand instruction and on-trend accessory and gift items. Whether you’re a beginner knitter looking to elevate your skills, or a more advanced stitcher looking for quick, but amazing projects, this book’s for you!”—trisha Malcolm, editor in chief of Vogue Knitting

“Slouchy beanies and infinity scarves are just a few of the fantastic on-trend accessories you can knit with the easy-to-follow instructions in Step it Up Knits!”—jenni radosevich, author of I Spy DIY Style

“Filled with all the embroidery how-to you need, and customizable projects that range from pretty to poignant, this book will make you want to immediately get your stitch on.” LISA BUTTERWORTH, WEST COAST EDITOR, BUST MAGAZINE

“Jessica Marquez’s work speaks of another time when life was simpler and things were made to be passed down through the generations. With Stitched Gifts, she shows us how to create beautiful personalized gifts that are timeless.” KRISTEN RASK, AUTHOR, OWNER OF SCHMANCY IN SEATTLE, AND PRESIDENT OF URBAN CRAFT UPRISING

“Stitched Gifts answers the question ‘what can I stitch for them?’ with sweet — not sugary — mementos that will be treasured.” JENNY HART, FOUNDER OF SUBLIME STITCHING AND AUTHOR OF EMBROIDERED EFFECTS

is the founder of Miniature Rhino, an online shop and blog that has been featured in Design*Sponge, Apartment Therapy, Daily Candy, Etsy’s The Storque, ReadyMade, InStyle, BUST, and USA Today. She has an MFA in Imaging Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology and lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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In you’ll discover gorgeous embroidery projects for special occasions, milestones, or just because. Stitch up the Good Luck Horseshoe as a delightful housewarming gift, the Snowflake Ornament to spread holiday cheer, or the Family Tree as a meaningful keepsake. Expert crafter Jessica Marquez brings her natural, modern style to every project – soon you’ll want to stitch them for yourself, too!

Featuring detailed instructions for different pattern transfer methods, an illustrated stitch dictionary, plus a section on creative finishing techniques such as staining hoops, framing, and more, Stitched Gifts has something for embroiderers of all skill levels. Best of all, the perforated template sheets and traceable alphabets make it easy to personalize each project and make it your very own.

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GIVE A GIFT FROM THE HEART Stitched Gifts offers 25 irresistible embroidery projects for every occasion – weddings, holidays, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and more. Each project is simple enough to complete in a weekend and can be easily personalized using the directions and templates within. With gorgeous color photographs, helpful stitch guides, and detailed instructions, this charming book will have you stitching memorable gifts and keepsakes in no time.

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25 Fresh and Modern

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Heart Felt Knits“The pieces in this book are beautiful, functional, and modern. Tamara Mello takes felting out of the old world and makes it fresh and new. Who knew felting could be so cool?!”

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heart Felt Knits offers twenty-five gorgeous knitted and felted projects. From darling nesting bowls and hand-crafted trays to elegant hats, cozy wraps, and chic jewelry, each project is artfully knitted and then felted by hand for stunning results. You’ll find step-by-step knitting instructions, easy felting techniques, helpful how-to photographs, and lavish shots of the finished projects, making it a cinch to create irresistible accessories and keepsakes to last a lifetime.

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TaMara Mello is the founder of Blackbird design house, where she sells her knitted and felted goods and which was voted Best of the Web by instyle magazine. as an actress, she has appeared in dozens of films and television shows, and her work has been featured on stylist.com, People.com, and MsnBc.com. she lives in los angeles, ca.

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Robin LaytonRobin Layton is a highly respected photo-journalist with numerous noted photographs and awards to her name. At age twenty-four she was honored by LIFE magazine as one of the most talented photographers in America, and her work has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Robin lives with her partner and two dogs in Seattle.

A Letter to My Dog

Robin Layton

Playful, gentle, sly, loyal, and everything in between—each dog has a unique personality and a special story to tell. Alongside stunning portraits of these beloved pets from photographer Robin Layton, A Letter to My Dog collects personal letters that express the deepest thoughts and feelings of owners for their canine companions.

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applied chalkboard paint on the top with a foam roller for an ultra-smooth writing surface (see Painting Furni-ture, page 52)

applied Milk Paint with a nylox brush (see applying Milk Paint, page 72)

lightly sanded with a fine sanding sponge to distress and remove loose paint

added clear wax finish on the base only! (Do not put any type of finish on top of the chalkboard paint, or you will lose your chalkboard!) (see Waxing over Paint, page 58)

I am a sucker for these little “pie-crust” side tables. They are called pie crust tables because the elevated, curved, and pinched edges look exactly like a homemade pie crust! The fluted legs, scalloped top, and triple pedestal base mean lots of room for creativity. You can really make these unique details stand out with paint, so I am always on the lookout for these types of pieces, and can find them pretty regularly.

FrederiCa

Returning time and again to this singular, secluded beachfront, Chaize

seeks out its nuances and captures the subtle changes of the landscape

from moment to moment, day to day. Each is taken from what was

essentially the same elevated angle. From a distance, he observes the

variables: light, weather, time of day, the ebb and flow of the ocean, and

the sunbathers, unaware, below his large-format camera. The images

are shot vertically, a departure from the traditional horizontal format

in landscape photography. Carefully, one might even say lovingly, he’s

created a portrait of this seaside place, which unfolds in the pages ahead.

I’ve lived and worked with these images for the past several years, exhibiting

large-scale photographs from the series at my gallery in New York City

and art fairs across the country. We’ve installed larger ones still — their

proportions too outsized to fit into our modest storefront space — in some

of the city’s most glamorous abodes, and seen them published in the pages

of shelter magazines. I’m also proud to say that quite literally hundreds

of thousands of people have had the opportunity to become familiar with

this body of work via our online venture, 20×200.com, with thousands

of those viewers being proud collectors themselves, hanging prints from

this series in their homes at dimensions that range from a modest slice

of paradise all the way up to those aforementioned outsized proportions.

With the publication of this book the series enters into a whole new and

rather fitting dimension, its form being a perfect mimic for the passage of

For nearly a decade now Christian Chaize

and his family have spent their summer holidays

at what Christian has named Praia Piquinia,

a small stretch of coastline in southern Portugal.

And while Christian has certainly accumulated

the requisite shoeboxes (or digital folders)

full of snapshots that one normally associates

with family holidays, he’s also undertaken

a photographic creation of another sort,

documenting the place itself with his antique

8×10 camera.

Jen Bekman

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