F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) No Excuses Watercolor Oceans A Field Guide for Exploring, Sketching and Painting Gina Rossi Armfield
$30.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440352546 On Sale Date March 6, 2019
Art-making as easy and breezy as a day at the beach!
The ocean is home to a fascinating cast of odd and awesome creatures. With this creative field guide, anyone can sketch and paint these living treasures of sea and shore. Generously illustrated pages offer waves of inspiration, along with tips for making the most of watercolor's expressive, free-flowing nature.
• Profiles for 21 mammals, birds, fish, crustaceans, invertebrates and shellfish • Each profile features a reference photo, interesting facts, color palette, sketches, a line drawing, a step-by-step detail demonstration and a finished watercolor rendering • Includes an introductory primer on basic watercolor techniques and special effects for evoking seaworthy textures and backgrounds • Quotes throughout celebrate the wonder of the sea
With an intuitive approach and friendly instruction, No Excuses Watercolor F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) The Leonardo da Vinci Sketchbook Learn the art of drawing with the master Leonardo Da Vinci
$25.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440300691 On Sale Date March 5, 2019
Master of art, science, philosophy, architecture and much more, Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance Man. While many of his works were left unfinished or have badly deteriorated, his drawings and words preserve his genius and remain a critical resource for artists today.
Delve into one of history's greatest minds to be guided and inspired by his works and wisdom in The Leonardo da Vinci Sketchbook. From anatomical studies to tonal compositions, master essential techniques, principles and subjects. Pour over the most compelling details of Leonardo's work and follow the guidance within to become a master artist. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) DIY Watercolor Flowers The Beginner's Guide to Flower Painting for Journal Pages, Handmade Marie Boudon
$29.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781446307359 On Sale Date April 2, 2019
Learn to paint beautiful watercolor flowers in simple steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Marie Boudon's beautifully presented creative course will give you a good grounding in this new-to-you medium and teach you all you need to know to get started with painting flowers in watercolor. Find out about paper, brushes and paints, color mixing, wet and dry techniques, blending and gradients, contrast and even how to digitize your work. Then learn to paint roses, peonies, carnations, dahlias, anemones, poppies, leaves, details and textures and how to bring all of these together into beautiful compositions which make lovely art pieces, journal pages, handmade stationery and greetings cards, inspirational quote frames, personalized gifts and more. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) Pure Pastel Contemporary Works by Today's Top Artists Anne Hevener
$49.99 Hardcover with dust ISBN 9781440350900 On Sale Date April 8, 2019
Pastel is a medium like no other: pure color, unrivalled in its immediacy of application, and--in the hands of today's most talented artists--capable of astonishing feats of expression. A celebration of the best in contemporary pastel painting, Pure Pastel explores how artists are pushing the medium to new heights of innovation and creativity.
• Art from 100 of today's most recognizable names in pastel, hand selected and invited to participate by the editor of Pastel Journal • A dynamic range of styles and subjects, including still life, portraits, city scenes, animals, landscapes, abstracts and more • Firsthand commentary offers insight into the artists' work--how they use pastel to capture a moment in time, tell a story or evoke emotion
This visual feast of a book serves up page after page of luminous color, staccato strokes, fresh perspectives and masterful techniques. It's sure to be an enduring source of awe and inspiration for artists and art lovers alike. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) AcrylicWorks 6 - Creative Energy The Best of Acrylic Painting Jamie Markle
$45.00 Hardcover with dust ISBN 9781440353925 On Sale Date May 14, 2019
"The energy is transmitted. If one feels it, the public perceives it in the painting." ~Daniella Sukaczer, p98
The unparalleled competition showcase for outstanding acrylic artists!
Creative energy is the driving force of what it means to be an artist, and how an artist chooses to use that energy is what sets one apart from the others. Some may choose energetic brush strokes creating movement that seems to dance across the canvas. Others may select colors that represent a feeling behind their emotional energy for a particular work. Or creative energy may take a more behind-the-scenes role, where only the artist knows the source of inspiration.
The 6th competition book in the AcrylicWorks series, this volume delivers another show of the best in contemporary acrylic painting, selected from an international call for entries. A rousing blend of instruction and inspiration, F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) Playing with Paints - Acrylics 100 Prompts, Projects and Playful Activities Courtney Burden
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440300707 On Sale Date June 4, 2019
Break the rules and explore acrylic paint in a free and fun way. This book encourages you to get over the fear of the blank canvas and the anxiety over the outcome so you can focus on the process of painting and the pure joy of creating. Whether you're a novice who doesn't know how to get started or a classical painter looking to try something new, you will benefit from the activities in this book, which range from quick, messy and expressive exercises to relaxing and meditative paintings.
Courtney Pilgrim shares 100 prompts, projects and playful activities that will build your confidence, inspiring you to roll up your sleeves and play with acrylic paint in a pressure-free way. There is no right or wrong way to create a painting, so enjoy the journey, relax, unwind and have fun! F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist IMPACT Books (F+W Media, Inc) Fantasy Mapmaker How to Draw RPG Cities for Gamers and Fans Jared Blando
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440354250 On Sale Date June 18, 2019
Create authentic-looking maps of fantasy cities, hamlets, fortifications and more in a popular tabletop, RPG style.
• 30+ step-by-step demonstrations show you how to create your own unique RPG maps • Learn how to draw fantasy cities, medieval settlements and more from a professional gaming illustrator • Tips and techniques for drawing fences, stone walls, forests, fields, bridges, footpaths, mountains, harbors, shields, coats of arms and other cartography elements
Put your design and drawing skills on the map! F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step by Step Basic Techniques for the Head and Face Justin Maas
$29.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440354618 On Sale Date July 2, 2019
"As long as humans have been alive, we have drawn." ~Justin Maas
Drawing is the most essential of all visual arts. Everyone, from sculptors to painters, draws in one form or another. It is also the simplest and most affordable form of artistic expression. All you need is a pencil and paper to make something magical.
But to create a successful portrait, one must understand how to capture a person’s likeness--their spirit--and portray it in graphite.
In Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits, artist and teacher Justin Maas provides a step-by-step guide for both novice and experience portraitists looking to enhance their skillsets. His tried-and-true techniques for mastering the basics and accurately rendering proportion, placement and nuance when drawing the head and face will help you add energy and life to your drawings and create recognizable and moving portraits. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) The Best of Graphic Design
How & Print Editors
$71.50 Hardcover with dust ISBN 9781440354755 On Sale Date August 13, 2019
Loaded with winning designs carefully chosen by prominent industry judges, you'll enjoy going behind the scenes with top winners of PRINT Regional Design Awards; HOW International Design Awards; HOW Promotion & Marketing Design Awards; and HOW In-House Design Awards.
• 1400+ images of 600+ incredible award-winning projects • Designers speak to designers, explaining the goals, process and outcome of their work • Projects cover a broad range of categories--from self-promotional projects to client work, to poster and identity design and the food-and- beverage industry
A little bit of inspiration can go a long way, and this must-see book for every graphic designer delivers a lot! F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) Splash 20 Creative Compositions Rachel Rubin Wolf
$49.50 Hardcover with dust ISBN 9781440354182 On Sale Date July 26, 2019
While any subject can be developed with a variety of compositional strategies, in most cases, it is not the subject but the composition of the work that gives a painting its originality and appeal. How you compose your painting determines the way people will view it and how they will be affected by it emotionally. This special 20th edition features the best watercolor paintings selected from an international call for entries, along with instructive, insightful commentary on the theme of Creative Compositions and a special gallery of cover art from the past 19 editions.
• 128 stunning watercolor paintings by 120+ accomplished artists • Artists speak to artists, with captions revealing their inspirations and techniques, allowing readers to appreciate the work on a deeper level • Themed chapters include cityscapes, animals, interiors, still lifes, portraits, landscapes, seascapes and more
A brilliant representation of contemporary watercolor, this book continues the proud tradition that has made Splash the longest-running "best of F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist North Light Books (F+W Media, Inc) Encaustic Workshop Artistic Techniques for Working with Wax Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch
$34.99 Paperback ISBN 9781440354724 On Sale Date August 27, 2019
In its purest form, encaustic painting is as simple as applying melted beeswax to an absorbent surface. In Encaustic Workshop, Revised Edition, it becomes much more: a dynamic medium where anything goes and the possibilities are endless. Packed with step-by-step techniques, helpful tips and diverse examples of completed works, Encaustic Workshop, Revised Edition brings an encaustic workshop to your own workspace. If you're a beginner, you'll find everything you need to know to get started. If you're more advanced, you'll discover things you never knew you could do with encaustic. In this revised 10th anniversary edition, learn about new materials, surfaces and techniques that will take your encaustic paintings to entirely new level. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist IMPACT Books (F+W Media, Inc) Cosplay Crash Course A Complete Guide to Designing Cosplay Wigs, Makeup and Accessories Mina Petrovic
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440354793 On Sale Date June 25, 2019
Learn tips and tricks from a cosplay expert! This book includes everything you need to know to make your cosplay look authentic.
• 30+ step-by-step projects • Instructions for creating cosplay wigs, makeup, headpieces, props and more • Bonus tips on taking photos for cosplay F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist IMPACT Books (F+W Media, Inc) Draw Baby Beasties Create Little Dragons, Unicorns, Mermaids and More Lindsay Cibos-Hodges, Jared Hodges
$29.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440354199 On Sale Date August 23, 2019
Learn to draw 28 different baby fantasy beasts, from baby griffins and gargoyles to mini minotaurs and dragon hatchlings. This book contains step- by-step demonstrations for drawing these baby beasties, as well as information about their homes and habits. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist IMPACT Books (F+W Media, Inc) Draw AlphaToons 130+ Crazy Critters and Characters From Letters and Numbers Steve Harpster
$19.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440354052 On Sale Date May 28, 2019
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Drawing AlphaToons is as easy as 1, 2, 3...or A, B, C!
Turn letters and numbers into animals, pets and crazy characters. Step-by- step pictures show you how to draw everything from pigs, sloths and piranhas to cuddly kittens and zany cartoon people using different letters and numbers as a starting point.
• Learn how to draw more than 130 funny alphabet and number-based cartoons • Make your 'toons wacky by adding mustaches, mohawks and even word balloons • Perfect for beginner artists
When N becomes a nervous rhino, G becomes a goofy granny and the number 8 becomes a purple panda, the fun really begins. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist IMPACT Books (F+W Media, Inc) Dracopedia Field Guide Dragons of the World from Amphipteridae through Wyvernae William O'Connor
$34.99 Hardcover ISBN 9781440353840 On Sale Date April 30, 2019
Identify dragons in the wild with the Dracopedia Field Guide!
Have you ever stumbled upon a dragon egg and thought to yourself, "I wonder which type of scaly beast will burst forth from this delicate and dappled shell?" Well, wonder no more. This fantasy field guide is required reading--and required packing--for both budding and expert dragon enthusiasts. Don’t leave home without it.
This comprehensive and elucidating manual identifies the dragons of the world from Amphipteridae through Wyvernae. Each genus of dragon is meticulously chronicled--from winged Coatyls and Sea Orcs to itty, bitty Feydragons to fire-breathing Great Dragons--then broken down into additional subsets to help you discover what sets these magnificent creatures apart. Uncover the biology, history, behavior and habitat of each stunning and primeval beast through written and illustrated descriptions. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Interweave (F+W Media, Inc) Coffeehouse Knits Knitting Patterns and Essays with Robust Flavor Kerry Bogert
$34.99 Hardcover ISBN 9781632506597 On Sale Date March 12, 2019
The jolt of inspiration every knitter needs!
Inspired by the ritual of sipping and stitching, Coffeehouse Knits is a stimulating collection of knitwear with an extra shot of something special. Whether you're joining friends at the coffee shop for community knitting or you're home enjoying the first cup of the day, perk up your knitting with:
• 20 patterns that range in skill level from advanced beginner to intermediate--macchiato to espresso. • Simple touches evoke the idea of everyone's favorite drink, from steaming swirls around a sweater yoke to coffee bean inspired motifs. • Stirring essays from knitters explore community, connection, and caffeine.
Pour yourself another cup and settle in with Coffeehouse Knits. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) Beginner's Guide to Colorwork Knitting 16 Projects and Techniques to Learn to Knit with Color Ella Austin
$29.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781446307410 On Sale Date April 2, 2019
If you long to knit stunning fair isle jumpers and brightly colored blankets for your home this is the perfect book. Learn all the techniques for how to start knitting with color and create really desirable projects as you learn. Choose from brightly colored stripy socks and work your way up to a patterned beanie hat and even a stunning sweater with a colorwork yoke. Even if you can only knit and purl--with this book you'll be making gorgeous colorwork accessories before you know it! F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) Botanical Baking Contemporary Baking and Cake Decorating with Edible Flowers and Herbs Juliet Sear
$32.50 Hardcover ISBN 9781446307397 On Sale Date July 2, 2019
Learn how to perfect the prettiest trend in cake decorating – using edible flowers and herbs to decorate your cakes and bakes – with this impossibly beautiful guide from celebrity baker Juliet Sear. Learn what flowers are edible and great for flavour, how to use, preserve, store and apply them including pressing, drying and crystallising flowers and petals. Then follow Juliet step- by-step as she creates around 20 beautiful botanical cakes that showcase edible flowers and herbs, including more top trends such as a confetti cake, a wreath cake, a gin and tonic cake, floral chocolate bark, a naked cake, a jelly cake, a letter cake and more. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) Nautical Quilts 12 Stitched and Quilted Projects Celebrating the Sea Lynette Anderson
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781446307274 On Sale Date May 7, 2019
A brand new collection of beautiful quilted and stitched projects by internationally-renowned designer, Lynette Anderson. Lynette brings her distinctive style of patchwork mixed with exquisite hand embroidery and applique to the theme of nautical quilts. This subject was inspired by her own family history and her grandfather's career in the navy, giving it a very personal flavour.
This collection of projects celebrating the sea includes large and small quilted projects so there is something for everyone. Choose from full-sized quilts, wall hangings, a needlework roll, pillows, bags and wall hangings, all illustrated with step-by-step artworks and instructions. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) House of Pinheiro Work to Weekend Wardrobe
Rachel Pinheiro
$38.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781446307335 On Sale Date October 8, 2019
Revitalise your wardrobe with this capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro. The collection includes the perfect separates to take you through the working week to the weekend.
Rachel includes a main pattern for every day of week and then offers variations for how to dress it up for a meeting or down for the weekend. There will also be advice on how to change the look of the pieces through fabric choices and styling tips, as well as a techniques section featuring Rachel's tips on how to get the best fit for your body type.
Garments include on trend staples such as a jumpsuit, kimono dress and a trench coat. Rachel reinvents these basics to create an exciting collection of 7 patterns, which can be used to create numerous different outfits. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist The Quilting Company (F+W Media, Inc) Beyond the Block Modern Patchwork Projects Inspired by Log Cabin Blocks Quilting Company Editors
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440249013 On Sale Date May 14, 2019
Explore the timeless charm--and versatility--of an iconic block!
Classic yet contemporary, Log Cabin blocks are steeped in tradition yet open to infinite possibilities. In Beyond the Block, today's top designers show you how to take the traditional Log Cabin block in new directions, creating inspired designs that embrace the past while incorporating modern aesthetics and one-of-a-kind style. In Beyond the Block, you'll find:
• 15 inspiring patterns for quilts, accessories, and home décor from some of the biggest names in quilting today--including Tula Pink, Thomas Knauer, Debbie Grifka, and Siobahn Rogers. • Illustrated, step-by-step tutorials for making a variety of Log Cabin blocks, from traditional to wonky. • Expert tips on everything from quilt-making basics to choosing fabrics and using color. • Artist profiles and inspiring essays on making group projects, quilting F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) Knitted Animal Friends Knit 12 Well-dressed Animals, Their Clothes and Accessories Louise Crowther
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781446307311 On Sale Date May 28, 2019
Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys with these new patterns by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. Louise, brings her unique style of coordinated knitwear with cute colourwork details to this new collection of toy animal knitting patterns.
There are a total of 12 knitted animals – each with their own unique personality and style. The animals all have the same basic body, with a few colour variations and tail additions, so the clothes can be mixed and matched between them to create endless outfit possibilities.
Choose your favourite animals and outfits and have fun making the perfect gift for friends and family. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Interweave (F+W Media, Inc) The Art of Circular Yokes A Timeless Technique for 15 Modern Sweaters Kerry Bogert
$34.99 Hardcover ISBN 9781632506719 On Sale Date May 28, 2019
Knit a masterpiece!
Discover the how yarn and needles become artistic tools when you work on the beautiful canvas of a circular yoke. The timeless technique of knitting sweaters with nearly invisible shaping allows for painterly colorwork, illustrative lace, beautifully chiseled cables, and so much more. Open the pages of The Art of Circular Yokes to find:
• Detailed information on the math behind circular yokes and how to achieve a more customized fit from designer Holli Yeoh. Plus insights into designing your own original patterns. • Curated collection of 15 stunning circular yoke pullovers and cardigans from some of your favorite designers--including Jenn Steingass, Kate Gagnon Osborn, Jennifer Wood, Andrea Cull, and others. • Projects that once knit become treasured keepsakes for years to come.
No handknit wardrobe is completely with one of these iconic sweaters. With F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) The Ultimate Kogin Collection Projects and Patterns for Counted Sashiko Embroidery Susan Briscoe
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781446307328 On Sale Date June 25, 2019
Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Kogin is a variation of the popular Japanese embroidery technique sashiko and is rapidly becoming as popular as its 'big sister'.
Japanese embroidery expert, Susan Briscoe, has compiled a collection of over 60 pattern charts - kogin is a counted embroidery technique - and 12 accompanying projects to create The Ultimate Kogin Collection, following on from her previous title The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook.
The projects range from small and very accessible items such as simple greetings cards and coasters to larger projects including wall hangings and table runners. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist SewandSo (F+W Media, Inc) Gingermelon's Embroidered Animals Heirloom Dolls to Sew, Embellish and Treasure Shelly Down
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781446307304 On Sale Date June 25, 2019
An exquisite collection of toy sewing patterns to make stuffed animals to treasure! These stunning animal dolls are easy to sew and then embellish with simple hand embroidery stitches to beautiful effect. The dolls and their cute outfits all use small amounts of fabric, so are great for using up scraps. With step-by step instructions and full guidance on the embroidery stitches and full-size pattern pieces to trace from the page, this super-accessible book will help you make future heirlooms that will stay in the family for generations. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Interweave (F+W Media, Inc) Gemstones A Jewelry Maker's Guide to Identifying and Using Beautiful Rocks Judith Crowe
$38.99 Hardcover ISBN 9781632506825 On Sale Date June 4, 2019
Learn to identify gemstones in and for jewelry with this must-have guide!
Packed with fascinating gemological details and up-to-date information on more than 70 of the most exquisite gemstones, Gemstones is the reference guide you need to identify a variety of gems. Join leading expert Judith Crowe as she shares:
• Accurate information on how to identify gemstones and how the gem trade operates so you can buy with confidence. • Detailed information on the treatments, imitations, pricing, cuts, sources, and gem appraisals. • Covers the common pitfalls in identifying stones and clarifies areas of confusion and misidentification. • Practical gemological information on colored gemstones, diamonds, and organic gems. Plus historical context for those buying and selling F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Interweave (F+W Media, Inc) 50 Beaded Bracelets Step-by-Step Techniques for Beautiful Beadwork Designs Tammy Honaman
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781632506757 On Sale Date July 2, 2019
Discover Beadwork magazine's most popular designs!
Dreaming of creating your own wearable art? This gorgeous guide is a must- have for aspiring and experienced jewelry artists alike. Featuring projects for all skill levels, 50 Beaded Bracelets showcases the top techniques and styles from one of the country's most beloved beading magazines. Turn the pages to find:
• Detailed tutorials on popular beading stitches—including peyote, herringbone, right-angle weave, and more. • Illustrated, step-by-step directions for 50 beautiful bracelets with graduated skill levels, so you can learn the basics before moving on to more detailed designs. • Tips on choosing the right beads for your project and working with a variety of shapes beads.
Whether you're a new to beading or an experienced crafter looking for F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Interweave (F+W Media, Inc) Knits from the Greenhouse Knitting Patterns for Plant-Based Fibers Cornelia Bartlette
$34.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781632506900 On Sale Date August 13, 2019
Nourish your knitting skills with valuable information on plant-based fibers!
The properties of plant-based yarns--cotton, linen, hemp, silk, and others-- are unique, naturally. They don't behave the same as wool yarns; to show off their best characteristics you need the right project. PhotosyntheKnits is here to help you cultivate these fibers into beautiful finished designs. Dig in to find:
• High fiber knitwear using plant-based and blended yarns--linen, cotton, hemp, silk, and more. • 18 projects designed specifically to show off the best properties these fibers ensure you have a beautiful finished project no matter the season. • Helpful tips and tricks from crunchy designers who love working with plant-based fibers. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Interweave (F+W Media, Inc) One Skein Crochet De-Stash Beautifully, One Skein at a Time Ellen Gormley
$29.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781632506689 On Sale Date July 30, 2019
Turn a cherished skein of yarn into a unique crocheted accessory!
Have you fallen in love with a single skein of yarn, but struggle to find just the right pattern for it? One Skein Crochet has just what you're looking for! Packed with stash-busting know-how, Ellen Gormley is sharing more than just patterns in this inspiring resource. Inside you'll find:
• Information on how to pair single skeins of yarn with the perfect crochet project. • How-to on anticipating when a skein of yarn will end so you always have enough to finish what you're stitching. • Lessons on designing your own stunning one-skein projects. • Plus, 12 inspiring accessories that only take a single skein!
You'll never wonder what to make with a skein of yarn again with One Skein Crochet! F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Writer's Digest Books (F+W Media, Inc) The Guide to Publishing Audiobooks How to Produce and Sell an Audiobook Jessica Kaye
$21.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440354335 On Sale Date March 5, 2019
What You Need to Know to PUBLISH YOUR AUDIOBOOK!
The Guide to Publishing Audiobooks has everything you need to know to acquire rights, produce, publish, and distribute audiobooks to expand your audience for both fiction and nonfiction, and how you can increase your bottom line in the process. Multiple Grammy Award-winning audiobook producer and director Jessica Kaye shares invaluable knowledge garnered in her years as an entertainment and publishing attorney, and audiobook publisher, producer, director, and distributor. With her insights, you'll learn how to evaluate a potential audiobook project, obtain the rights for audio publishing, or self-publish your own audiobook.
This comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide shows you how to:
• Create a high-quality production including best practices for effectively working with narrators, producers, directors, engineers, and sound F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Writer's Digest Books (F+W Media, Inc) Smash Poetry Journal 125 Writing Ideas for Inspiration and Self Exploration Robert Lee Brewer
$20.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440300615 On Sale Date March 19, 2019
A Poetry Journal to Poem Your Days Away!
Don't wait for inspiration to strike! Whether you're an aspiring or published poet, this book will help you get in a frame of mind to make creative writing a consistent part of your life. With prompts from Robert Lee Brewer's popular Writer's Digest blog, Poetic Asides, you'll find 125 ideas for writing poems along with the journaling space you need to respond to the prompt.
• 125 unexpected poetry prompts such as from the perspective of an insect, about a struggle, or including the word change • Plenty of blank space to compose your own poems • Tips on unique poetic forms and other poetry resources
Perfectly sized to carry in a backpack or purse, you can jot down ideas for poems as you're waiting in line for a morning coffee or take it to the park for a breezy afternoon writing session. Wherever you are, your next poem is never more than a page-turn away. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Writer's Digest Books (F+W Media, Inc) How To Write A Page-Turner Craft a Story Your Readers Can't Put Down Jordan Rosenfeld
$21.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440354342 On Sale Date March 19, 2019
Infuse Your Fiction with the Powerful Tug of Tension!
Tension is the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing and characters on their toes. When you've got tension in place, stories leave readers breathless and wanting more. When it's missing, scenes feel inconsequential, plots drag, and characters meander.
Learning the craft of writing can sometimes feel like a paint by numbers approach--connect compelling character A to plot event B. To avoid writing that's formulaic, predictable, and slow, How to Write a Page Turner will help you sew the threads of tension tight for an unforgettable story. You'll learn how to:
• Recognize the essential tension elements of danger, conflict, uncertainty, and withholding, and add them to your fiction F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Writer's Digest Books (F+W Media, Inc) Fight Write How to Write Believable Fight Scenes Carla Hoch
$25.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440300721 On Sale Date June 11, 2019
In Fight Write you'll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes for your fiction. Broken up into "Rounds," trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you'll need to consider when developing fights in your fiction.
• In Round 1, you will consider how the Who, When, Where, and Why questions affect what type of fight scene you want to craft. • Round 2 delves into the human factors of biology (think fight or flight and adrenaline) and psychology (aggression and response to injuring or killing another person). • Round 3 explores different fighting styles that are appropriate for different situations: How would a character fight from a sitting position versus be attacked in the street, etc.? What is the vocabulary used to describe these styles? • Round 4 considers weaponry and will guide you to select the best weapon for your characters, including nontraditional weapons of F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Writer's Digest Books (F+W Media, Inc) Writer's Digest 2020 Daily Calendar Inspiration, Writing Prompts, and Advice for Every Day of the Year Writer's Digest Editors
$19.50 Calendar ISBN 9781440300875 On Sale Date July 16, 2019
Keep Writing All Year Long!
Whether you're looking for a boost of inspiration or a writing prompt to get your day started, the Writer's Digest 2020 Daily Calendar has everything any writer needs to get their creative juices flowing.
• Mondays offer advice, activities, or thoughts about the creative process to jumpstart your week. • Prompts on Tuesdays--with space for notes and writing--to thwart writer's block. • Writerly wisdom from bestsellers and award-winning authors on Wednesdays. • Throwback Thursdays feature rarely seen advice from the archives of Writer's Digest. • Fridays will help you prepare for publication with tips about editing your work, finding an agent, and submitting for publication. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Family Tree Books (F+W Media, Inc) The Family Tree Problem Solver Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors Marsha Hoffman Rising
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440300745 On Sale Date March 19, 2019
Has your family history research hit a brick wall? Marsha Hoffman Rising's newly updated bestselling book The Family Tree Problem Solver has the solutions to help you find the answers you seek. Here, you'll find answers to genealogy's toughest problems.
Inside, you'll find:
• Work-arounds for lost or destroyed records • Techniques for finding ancestors with common names • Strategies for analyzing your problem and creating a successful research plan • Ideas on how to find vital records before civil registration • Troubleshooting advice for interpreting your DNA results • Tips for finding "missing" ancestors in censuses • Instructions for investigating collateral kin to further your family tree • Methods for finding ancestors who lived before 1850 F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Family Tree Books (F+W Media, Inc) The Family Tree Historical Atlas of Germany
James M. Beidler
$45.00 Hardcover ISBN 9781440354649 On Sale Date May 28, 2019
Delve into German history with beautiful historical maps and useful, comprehensive timelines. This book will help you untangle the complicated mess that is German history, tracing how state boundaries have changed throughout the centuries. With 100-plus full-color maps, this gorgeous atlas will guide you from the region's earliest days to the Holy Roman Empire and from Unification (1871) to Reunification (1990). The book also provides detailed summaries of major events in German history, giving you the tools you need to find records in various time periods.
Inside, you'll find:
• Curated maps of German states from medieval times to present, each with detailed captions to explain what the map depicts and why it can be useful in research • Extensive histories of Germanic regions to walk you through the country's complex past F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Family Tree Books (F+W Media, Inc) The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic
Blaine T. Bettinger
$38.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440300578 On Sale Date July 30, 2019
Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the most-cutting edge tool available to genealogists. This plain-English guide, newly revised and expanded, is a one-stop resource on genetic genealogy for family historians. Inside, you’ll learn what DNA tests are available, with up-to-date pros and cons of the major testing companies (including AncestryDNA) and advice on choosing the right test to answer your specific questions. For those who've already taken DNA tests, this guide will demystify and explain how to interpret DNA test results, including how to understand ethnicity estimates and haplogroup designations, navigate suggested cousin matches, and use third-party tools like GEDmatch to further analyze data.
Inside, you'll find:
• Colorful diagrams and expert definitions that explain key DNA terms and concepts, such as haplogroups and DNA inheritance patterns • Detailed guides to each of the major kinds of DNA tests: autosomal- F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) Goldmine Record Album Price Guide
Dave Thompson
$38.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440248917 On Sale Date April 2, 2019
Whether you're new to the scene or an experienced collector, Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 10th edition, is your vinyl answer. Featuring more than 110,000 albums covering 60 years of music history, the catalog is your best and most trusted resource for buying, selling or simply enjoying a record collection.
Historian and pricing expert Dave Thompson heads a team of vinyl pros dedicated to bringing you the finest resource available to a treasure trove of American-released albums.
As it has for more than two decades, this completely vetted reference features:
• An easy-to-use format for effortless discovery and fun • Current values and key identification information including artist name, record label, catalog number, format details, release date and more. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) Woodstock 50th Anniversary Back to Yasgur's Farm Mike Greenblatt
$30.99 Hardcover ISBN 9781440248900 On Sale Date July 2, 2019
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of what Time magazine called "The greatest peaceful event in history," author Mike Greenblatt gives you a front row seat to not only the most important concert in rock history but to a three-day happening that defined a generation.
1969 was the year Richard Nixon took office, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, and on Aug. 15, 16, and 17, approximately 500,000 young people streamed into a sleepy farm in upstate New York to be part of something that promised three days of peace and music. What those who braved the trek to Max Yasgur's 600-acre dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y., experienced was something much more.
Greenblatt, a college kid in '69, was among the throng. He shares his story as well as interviews with Carlos Santana, Richie Havens, Graham Nash, Country Joe McDonald, Arlo Guthrie, John Sebastian, members of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jefferson Airplane, Sly & The Family Stone, and many F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) 2020 Collector Car Price Guide
Old Cars Report Price Guide Editors
$32.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440249037 On Sale Date July 2, 2019
Car values fluctuate wildly, never more so than in our current economic environment. Pricing information is a must for collectors, restorers, buyers, sellers, insurance agents and a myriad of others who rely on reliable authoritative data. With well over 300,000 listings for domestic cars and light trucks, and various import vehicles manufactured between 1901 and 2012, this is the most thorough price guide on the market. This invaluable reference is for the serious car collector as well as anyone who wants to know the value of a collector car they are looking to buy or sell. Prices in this must-have reference reflect the latest values, in up to six grades of condition, from the esteemed Old Cars Price Guide database. New information for the most recent model year will also be added to our new Old Car Report database. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) Strike It Rich With Pocket Change Error Coins Bring Big Money Ken Potter, Brian Allen
$25.99 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440249006 On Sale Date October 1, 2019
It takes a keen eye to spot them – and a little know-how once you do – but errors on coins produced by the U.S. Mint occur every year. And these errors can be worth a fortune. Strike It Rich with Pocket Change shows you how to detect errors, what to look for and how to cash in on these mistakes.
Not so sure? Well consider this: the next Lincoln cent you look at could be worth a small fortune. A 1969-S Lincoln cent with a doubled-die obverse was discovered in a wrapped roll of Lincoln cents. The coin went to auction and sold for an amazing $126,500. Meanwhile, a 1970-S Lincoln cent doubled-die obverse was discovered and sold for $24,000. Another error penny, a 1982- D Small Date cent, just sold for $18,000.
Appealing to the treasure hunter in all of us, this new edition of this award- winning book provides detailed images, up-to-date market values and best of all doesn't include mumble jumble jargon only a coin dealer would understand. If you have a jar of coins at home you need to have Strike It F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801-1900
Thomas Michael, Tracy L Schmidt
$117.00 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440248955 On Sale Date March 26, 2019
The 19th Century produced some of the most popular coinage in world monetary history, as evidenced by the number of high-profile auctions worldwide bringing record prices and further driving demand for these classic coins. The Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, is designed to meet the needs of researchers, collectors, auctioneers and dealers of this vast range of coins produced during the critically important time.
With a more than 40 year tradition of excellence in the hobby, the Standard Catalog of World Coins gathers and vets data from more than 140 worldwide experts to produce the most respected and referenced resource on the subject. Featuring 27,500 actual-size images, the volume covers all mint- issue coins of the world, as well as tokens, patterns, sets and more.
Arranged alphabetically by country, each coin listing provides:
• Current values listed by date, variety and grade F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues,
Tracy L Schmidt
$97.50 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440248986 On Sale Date April 2, 2019
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues, 1961-Present, 25th edition, provides the most comprehensive and complete reference on the market to world bank notes issued since 1961. You'll be impressed to find all circulating paper money issued worldwide in this fully illustrated catalog with current and completely vetted pricing for 22,000 variety listings and more than 14,000 note images.
The unwavering support of a worldwide network of more than 80 international paper money collectors and dealers ensures that the catalog remains the most useful and respected one-of-a-kind reference on the market. F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) 2020 U.S. Coin Digest The Complete Guide to Current Market Values David C Harper, Richard Giedroyc
$24.99 Spiral Bound ISBN 9781440248993 On Sale Date June 4, 2019
Fully illustrated with more than 2,000 images, 2020 U.S. Coin Digest, 18th edition, is a comprehensive, fully researched and vetted color guide with values to all United States coins issues featuring in a nearly indestructible hardcover with a lay-flat, easy-to-use format to make your experience even more enjoyable.
This complete reference to U.S. coins includes all circulating and non- circulating coins, from early American Token Coinage to modern commemorative issues of the 21st century. The following features make the U.S. Coin Digest the only reference you need for collecting U.S. coins:
• 2000 images--nearly all in full color--provide a spectacular visual guide making identification and appreciation of U.S. coins easy and enjoyable. • Thousands of detailed listings completely and expertly vetted, allowing the consumer to collect with confidence. • A clear and easy-to-use guide to identifying minting errors with color F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000
Thomas Michael, Tracy L Schmidt
$104.00 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440248962 On Sale Date July 2, 2019
Impressive in size, scope and detail unparalleled in the market, the 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, provides the most compelling and complete catalog to 20th Century coins in the world.
You've come to rely on this mammoth reference for the most up-to-date pricing and coin detail, as well as the most complete and insightful review of available and collectable world coins. A worldwide network of 120 experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or researcher attempting to identify world coins, this is the perfect single source.
Inside this one-of-a-kind catalog, you'll find:
• One million accurate coin prices--empowering you to make informed buying or selling decisions. • MS65 and PR65 values for much of the catalog F+W Media Spring 2019 Frontlist Krause Publications (F+W Media, Inc) 2020 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date
Thomas Michael, Tracy L Schmidt
$91.00 Trade Paperback ISBN 9781440248979 On Sale Date August 27, 2019
Thanks to the invaluable insight and expertise of 150 coins experts worldwide, the new edition of the Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001- Date, bulges with new issue coinage and value revisions reflecting the growing market for modern commemorative precious metal coins in their myriad of permutations. More than 25,000 actual-size illustrations provide collectors, dealers and enthusiasts with vital visual information to this rapidly growing collecting area.
As the only reference focusing on modern world coins, this invaluable catalog features current and completely vetted values for the most recent coins produced and sold by today's World Mints, Central Banks and their distributors.
Inside you'll discover:
• Current market values for coins in at least five grades, all determined by