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Fall 2018 Fall Laurence King Laurence Laurence King Fall 2018 Dear Bookseller, “Astonish me” Diaghilev’s famous injunction to Jean Cocteau seems very good advice for publishers, if hard to follow, but I hope that there is plenty that is surprising in this list, which is, I think, the richest and most varied we have published. TTT: Tattoo is original in its scale and ambition. At 528 pages, with more than 1,600 illustrations showing the work of more than 350 artists, and with essays on key themes, this book provides the definitive overview of contemporary tattoo culture. The range and quality of the work is truly amazing. In Val Garland’s Validated: The Makeup of Val Garland, it is again Val’s work that is astonishing, making it clear why she is the leading makeup artist in the world, eagerly sought as a collaborator by fashion houses and supermodels, whom students all over the world queue up to hear speak. Thibaud Herem’s specially commissioned illustrations for The Maze: A Labyrinthine Compendium capture the mystery of this most ancient of art forms in a book that is carefully crafted into an exquisitely beautiful object. While there have been other books on aspects of Steve McCurry’s work, none begins to approach the comprehensiveness of Steve McCurry: Whatever It Takes: 40 Years of Photography, written by his sister with unique access to his archive, providing the only complete account of the career of this great and very popular photographer. Where’s the Dude? The Great Movie Spotting Challenge takes a highly original approach to the “seek and find” genre, as the Dude from The Big Lebowski slouches his way into other great films. And The Movie Kama Sutra combines two genres as it turns iconic moments in films into novel sexual positions, in a brilliantly funny spoof of sex guides. Elephants on Tour: An Around-the-World Adventure is the first book by the brilliant French illustrator Guillaume Cornet. His amazingly detailed and utterly charming work shows five elephants of very different temperaments trying to find their way in several of the great cities of the world. Dangerous Experiments for After Dinner: 21 Daredevil Tricks to Impress Your Guests comes with Victorian illustrations in a very appealing retro tin, which must make it one of the most original gifts for your hostess. Gerrard Gethings’ photographs for Do You Look like Your Dog? Match Dogs with Their Humans, turn a truism into a very entertaining game with their deadpan humor. For those not content to be surprised or entertained by what they see and read, but want to change a world which seems increasingly dark, there is Resist! How to Be an Activist in the Age of Defiance, a serious and practical guide created by Huck magazine. But those who are equally perplexed, but less politically motivated, can always seek guidance from Cat Gurus: Wisdom from the World’s Most Celebrated Felines! Books Activism 06 Architecture 34, 35 Art 16, 17, 26, 27, 28 Beauty 08 Design 30, 32 DIY 15 Fashion 09, 33 Gardening 20, 21 General 25 Gift Book 19, 22 Graphic Design 31 Music 18 Photography 12, 13, 24 Sticker Book 29 Tattoo 10 Children’s Books & Gifts Activity Book 50, 54 Gift Book 41 Gift 52, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61 Non-Fiction 40, 42, 44, 46, 47, 48, 53 Puzzle Book 38, 49, 51 Gifts Game 64, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 80, 81, 82 Gift 65, 66, 67, 70, 73 Puzzle 78, 79 From Alright Darling? (2018) By Greg Bailey Model: Disasterina 978 1 78627 287 4 $19.99 / Oct 2018 Books 05 ACTIVISM Resist! How to Be an Activist in the Age of Defiance Huck, foreword by Molly Crabapple ● The accessible, inspirational, and practical guide to standing up and getting involved in activism ● Help on everything you need, from designing placards, to publicizing marches, and organizing guerilla stunts ● The book for a new generation of activists who want to take on the current political landscape Resist! is the indispensable how-to guide for people looking to make a stand. Included are solid pieces of advice, practical tips, and inspirational stories from those who have already successfully stood up and made a difference. Learn the principles of direct action, discover strategies for tackling social media, unearth ideas for motivating others, and understand how to get access to the people in power and get your message across. With an inspiring foreword by Molly Crabapple. AUTHOR Huck celebrates people and movements INFO 978 1 78627 206 5 that paddle against the flow. For over 80 illustrations a decade the magazine has documented the 208 pages activists, creatives, and artists who 7⅞ x 5⅝ ins have shaped movements and scenes across the world as they unfold. $19.99 · Hardcover AUG 2018 06 07 BEAUTY Validated The Makeup of Val Garland Val Garland and Karl Plewka ● One of the world’s most high profile makeup artists ● Val is currently the L’Oreal Paris Global Makeup Director ● Hundreds of stunning photographs from Nick Knight, Tim Walker, and Sølve Sundsbø ● Quotes from leading industry colleagues including Kate Moss, Edward Enninful, Nick Knight, Vivienne Westwood, Sam McKnight, and more Val Garland, the fashion industry’s leading makeup artist, explores her career highlights and the inspiration behind her most memorable work. She talks for the first time about working with cultural icons including Kate Moss, Edward Enninful, Nick Knight, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, and more. Structured around key themes from Val’s work, from raw to color chaos, sexy to savage, the book is packed with campaign and catwalk photography, magazine covers, and backstage pictures as well as anecdotes and quotes from leading industry figures. Validated is a must-have for fashion lovers, industry professionals, makeup artists, and followers of Val Garland. AUTHOR Val Garland’s career includes Vivienne INFO 978 1 78627 308 6 Westwood and Alexander McQueen shows, 200 illustrations campaigns for Dior, Topshop, and Mulberry, 272 pages and editorials with Vogue US, UK, France, 11½ x 9½ ins and Italy. She is currently L’Oreal Paris Global Makeup Director and contributing $45.00 · Hardcover beauty editor to British Vogue. This is OCT 2018 her first book. 08 FASHION Leopard Fashion’s Most Powerful Print Hilary Alexander ● Written by Hilary Alexander, with quotes by Donatella Versace, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Charlotte Olympia ● Iconic images of leopard print in fashion. From high and low culture, Cleopatra to Coronation Street, the Queen to Queen of Cool Kate Moss ● Images from the runway, editorial, and style icons ● Shows the enduring appeal and style of this perennial print ● First book authored by Hilary Alexander Explore the enduring appeal of fashion’s most powerful print in the definitive collection of all things leopard. From the catwalk to covers, Dior to Versace, rock stars to First Ladies, Leopard includes the most iconic and arresting images of leopard print. The first book written by award-winning journalist Hilary Alexander, Leopard is a must-have for fashion and leopard print aficionados and a valuable resource for fashion designers and stylists. AUTHOR Hilary Alexander OBE is a New Zealand- INFO 978 1 78627 324 6 born British fashion journalist, who was 175 illustrations twice named Journalist of the Year at 192 pages the British Fashion Awards. Formerly the 8⅛ x 6⅜ ins fashion director of The Daily Telegraph, she is currently editor-at-large for $19.99 · Hardcover Hello Fashion Monthly. She lives in London. OCT 2018 09 TATTOO TTT: Tattoo TTTism and Nick Schonberger ● High-quality art book ● Features the work of over 300 of the world’s best tattoo studios and individuals, including: Rock of Ages, Saved Tattoo, Into You, the Leu family, Scott Campbell, Duncan X, Maud Dardeau, Stephanie Tamez, Tomas Tomas, and Kenji Alucky ● Includes features on Chicano-style tattooing, and Russian and Contemporary Asian tattooing; as well as a selection of essays ● Every artist featured in the book is featured in the Directory, which includes all contact information for that artist and their studio Over the past decade, tattoos have become one of the most popular forms of visual culture in the world. TTT: Tattoo is a survey of over 300 of the best international tattooers working today, including Duncan X, Tomas Tomas, Scott Campbell, the Leu family, and Stephanie Tamez. Exploring the connections between tattoo culture today and seminal figures and developments in the recent past, the book examines how the historical styles of this most enduring art form blend into new ones. AUTHOR TTTism is headed by Maxime INFO 978 1 78627 075 7 Plescia-Buchi, an artist whose work 1667 illustrations spans tattooing, typography, clothing 528 pages design, creative direction, and 12¼ x 9 ins publishing. He founded Sang Bleu in 2006, and, though it began as a highly $65.00 · Hardcover with Jacket influential avant garde magazine, it has SEP 2018 solidified as a global art project. Nicholas Schonberger is an academic, journalist, and author. His work on tattooing has informed museum exhibitions (notably ‘Skin and Bones: Tattoos and the American Sailor’ — Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, USA, 2009). ALSO AVAILABLE 100 Years of Tattoos David McComb 978 1 78067 476 6 $29.95 • 2016 10 11 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographers on Photography Henry Carroll ● Includes iconic images from 50 masters ● Each image is accompanied by a quote from the master photographer to inspire and illuminate ● Analysis from Henry Carroll provides invaluable insight into the techniques of the masters Think you know photography? Think again. Through a carefully curated selection of quotes and images, this book reveals what matters most to the masters of photography.