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london book fair 2016 headline quercus non fiction rights guide CONTACTS Jason Bartholomew Emma Thawley Rights Director Deputy Rights Director Tel: +44 (0) 20 3122 6351 Tel: +44 (0) 20 31227070 [email protected] [email protected] Joanna Kaliszewska Anna Alexander GENERAL Head of Foreign Rights Rights Manager NON-FICTION Tel: +44 (0) 20 3122 6927 Tel: +44 (0) 20 3122 6291 [email protected] [email protected] Nathaniel Alcaraz-Stapleton Grace McCrum Rights Manager Rights Assistant Tel: +44 (0) 20 3122 6617 Tel: +44 (0) 20 3122 6237 Nathaniel [email protected] [email protected] Rebecca Hilsdon Carmelite House, 50 Victoria, Rights Assistant Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ Tel: +44 (0) 20 3122 6427 [email protected] THE LITTLE BOOK OF A YEAR IN COLOUR: COLOURING A DRAWING A WEEK TO COLOUR YOURSELF CALM AMBER ANDERSON AMBER ANDERSON A new series of pocket-sized, beautiful colouring books to help busy men and women unlock their creativity Find time for you this year and colour yourself calm and fi nd peace in an increasingly frantic world. Beautifully hand-drawn and small enough to take with you Filled with intricate patterns and uplifting quotes, keep wherever you go, you’ll fi nd a new illustration for each these little books in your handbag or by your bedside so week of the year complete with an inspirational quote to you can colour yourself happy, whatever the time of day. guide you through the year, one week at a time. It is impossible to close the cover on these books without Colouring has proven to be the perfect antidote to a INTO THE DEEP feeling calmer and more inspired than when you opened busy life: it is suffi ciently distracting that it allows you to 7th JANUARY 2016 them. Printed on top quality paper, each of these pocket- simultaneously focus and switch off from the stresses of Paperback, 96 pages sized volumes is packed with uplifting quotes and over the day. And it’s surprisingly satisfying too. So, whether 31st DECEMBER 2015 forty stunning illustrations from tropical palms to birds it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, the intricate and of paradise, this book will help you relax, de-stress and Paperback, 112 pages sophisticated drawings are all inspired by the natural kickstart creativity. world and are perfect to colour in and admire, providing a soothing and mindful experience for those in need of a Titles in the series: The Little Book of Colouring: In Bloom, creative stress-buster whatever the time of year. Animal Kingdom, Patterns, Tropical Paradise, Into the Deep, Safari and Wild Woodland. Amber Anderson is a freelance illustrator from London, UK. Her work is almost always highly intricate, she enjoys THE WORLD IN COLOUR capturing a sense of nostalgia and unusual environments in her illustrations. Some of her past projects include Colour your way around the globe illustrating board games, shop interiors, clothing and Make your own mindful journey as you travel the globe. accessories as well as working in commercial settings. She You’ll fi nd a new illustration, each with an inspiring enjoys focusing her work on illustrating products, that affi rmation, for the World’s most famous sights, from the WILD WOODLAND people can use and enjoy. Sydney Opera House to the Eiffel Tower, taking in the 7th JANUARY 2016 leaning tower of Pisa, the Empire State Building and other Paperback, 96 pages wonders on the way. Colouring is a proven antidote to the stresses of modern life: satisfying and creative at the RIGHTS SOLD IN: Chinese same time. Let your imagination travel the World with - complex (Kate Publishing); Amber’s intricate, unique drawings to create your own Chinese - simplifi ed (Post oasis of calm in your busy day. Wave Publishing Consulting); Finnish (Otava); Swedish Amber Anderson is a freelance illustrator from London, (Bokforlaget Lind) UK. Her work is almost always highly intricate, she enjoys capturing a sense of nostalgia and unusual environments 7th APRIL 2015 in her illustrations. Some of her past projects include Paperback, 112 pages illustrating board games, shop interiors, clothing and accessories as well as working in commercial settings. She enjoys focusing her work on illustrating products, that people can use and enjoy. TROPICAL PARADISE PATTERNS 27th AUGUST 2015 7th AUGUST 2015 Paperback, 96 pages Paperback, 96 pages THE DAVID BOWIE COLOURING BOOK MEL ELLIOTT The ultimate colouring book: a celebratory tribute of one of the most iconic and visually exciting artists of all time - the late David Bowie. Consisting of 30 black and while illustrations showing the full range of David Bowie’s idiosyncratic and indelible looks throughout the years, The David Bowie Colouring Book will appeal to fans of colouring in and of the great music icon who died in January 2016. Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, the Thin White Duke... Bowie changed his style more dramatically than any other POPULAR CULTURE / 17th March 2016 musician in history. His transformations brought about seismic cultural shifts, changing the defi nition of what it ENTERTAINMENT Trade paperback, 64 pages meant to be a popular rock star. These illustrations provide a remarkable overview of the development of the artist in the nearly 50 years of evolution, and further establish him as the fashion king of self-invention. Mel Elliott graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2007. MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS JUMPER NICOLETTE LAFONSECA Fast, easy, no-knit ideas for one-of-a-kind Christmas jumpers With the trend for Christmas jumpers growing each year, it’s increasingly diffi cult to be original. Unless, of course, you make your own. This jolly little book shows you how. Taking any plain jumper as your starting point, you’ll fi nd 20 easy and inspiring ways to transform it into a one-of-a-kind Christmas creation, needing little more than a few simple materials, a spare hour or two, and a bit of festive cheer. Nicolette is a professional blogger, craft teacher and TV 3rd NOVEMBER 2016 presenter, whose creative site www.archieandtherug.com gets more than 30,000 hits per day. Paperback, 144 pages THE VAMPS DOWNTON ABBEY : A The fi rst offi cial book by The Vamps. CELEBRATION Since forming on YouTube in 2012, The Vamps have become one of the biggest bands in the UK. They have travelled JESSICA FELLOWES the world with massive arena tours, sold hundreds of thousands of records, and gained legions of amazing The ultimate Downton Abbey TV tie-in, looking back and devoted fans. They have gone from schoolboys to at all six series. superstardom in just a few years, and for the fi rst time Covering all six series of the show, Downton Abbey : A Connor, Brad, Tristan and James tell their story. From life Celebration takes the reader back to the opening episode on the road to dealing with their new-found fame, nothing where we meet the Crawleys and their household for the is off-limits. very fi rst time. Packed full of interviews with the cast and Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes photography, this is crew, stunning location shots, episode guides, family trees, a fully-illustrated joint autobiography: the perfect book for maps and exclusive behind-the-scenes photography it is any Vamps fan. the ultimate gift for Downton Abbey fans the world over. 10th NOVEMBER 2015 Jessica Fellowes is an author, journalist, public speaker and 20th OCTOBER 2016 The Vamps is a four-piece British band. Brad Simpson, James McVey, Tristan Evans and Connor Ball started Hardback, 320 pages was formerly a celebrity interviewer at the Mail on Sunday Hardback, 224 pages and deputy editor of Country Life magazine. performing together on YouTube in late 2012, and have RIGHTS SOLD IN: Dutch (Kosmos); never looked back. Since then, they have released two Finnish (Readme.fi Oy); US (St albums, supported the likes of Taylor Swift and Selena Martin’s Press) Gomez, and toured the world. THE WIT AND WISDOM OF DOWNTON ABBEY JESSICA FELLOWES The best one-liners and caustic quips from all six series of Downton Abbey. ’Daisy, what’s happened to you? I said you could go for a drink of water, not a trip up the Nile.’ Mrs Patmore Have you ever wondered the best way to chastise your impertinent lady’s maid, put your judgemental grandmother back in her box, or have your household quaking in their boots with a well-timed stern word? Well the Crawley family and their staff are here to show 10th SEPTEMBER 2015 you how. Packed full of the best one-liners and words of Hardback, 128 pages wisdom this book will take you back to your favourite Downton moments and have your household running RIGHTS SOLD IN: Finnish (Readme); French (Payot & Rivages); German (Edel); Russian (Invidium); US (St. Martin’s Press) UNFORGETTABLE WALKS THE LUXE LIFE JULIA BRADBURY FLEUR DE FORCE Join Julia as she goes in search of the perfect walk with The new bestseller from lifestyle vlogger Fleur de Force. a view This book deals with evening glitz and glamour for special Drawing on the great British nature writing tradition and occasions - dramatic evening make up, spectacular up dos, accompanied with maps and illustrations, this beautiful dinner party entertaining, wedding fashion etc. book will fi t as well on a bookshelf as in a rucksack. With chapters including Black Tie Beauty, Hollywood Hair, Each of the 8 walks featured in the book are under 10 The Perfect Party and Luxe Living, this book will help you miles. Collectively they cover the whole range of Britain’s live a more glamorous life than ever before.