New Releases and Backlist Spring 2019 Foreign Rights Catalogue Index Characters 3 Characters The heroes of Globi Verlag 4 500 Years Orell Füssli Publishers New Titles – all 6 Globi‘s Adventures in Rome Backlist 9 Globi Classics 19 Globi Cook Books 25 Globi Non-Fiction 31 Globine Globi was born in 1932. Papa Moll, an ageless Globine is a perky and Glöbeli is Globi’s little He was an instant suc- character, is a family fa- unusual girl. She lives in friend. Together with his 37 Papa Moll cess at children‘s par- ther who always wants a tree-house that she companion, a puppy-dog, ties. The first book about the best. Exactly this in- has built herself near a he goes on small adven- 45 Board Books his adventures – 'Globi‘s tention causes series small town. Her friends, tures on the farm, the Trip Around the World' – of mishaps, which make an owl and a squirrel are playground, the lawn or 50 How Globi came to be was published in 1935 generations of readers her neighbours in the in the rain. There is a lot The history of Globi Verlag and started an incredi- laugh since 1952. same tree. Globine al- to discover for Glöbeli as ble success story. There The likeable antihero is ways finds adventure well as for little kids. The has been a new Globi also an allrounder who and solves problems by little stories are ideal book every single year succeeds to master the using her wits as well as to be read to the young since then (88 so far), self-inflicted trouble to- listening to her heart. audience. and all kinds of other gether with his wife, Globi merchandise. three kids and a dachs- Globi is a creature of hund in creative ways. fable, neither human nor bird. A friend to all chil- dren, he appeals to both boys and girls. And he is also able to communi- cate with all animals. 2 FOREIGN RIGHTS GLOBI VERLAG ZÜRICH 500 Years Orell Füssli Publishers New Titles It all began in 1519, 1778 The publishing house presents the with Christoph first complete translation of Homer‘s Froschauer and works. Huldrych Zwingli … 19th Century Christoph Froschauer is the first quali- fied printer to settle in the city of Zurich. 1812 Johann David Wyss‘s ‚Der Schweiz- Originally from Bavaria, he becomes a erische Robinson‘ (‚The Swiss Family naturalised citizen of Zurich in 1519 – Robinson‘) is published and becomes a the same year Huldrych Zwingli is children‘s classic. elected to the post of priest at the Gross- 1833 The University of Zurich is estab- münster cathedral. Zwingli and Fro- lished and the publishing house focuses schauer get on well. Their cooperation on non-fiction, pedagogics and text- lays the foundations for a publishing books. house of European standing … 20th Century 500 Years: Events and Milestones 1924 The publishing department be- 16th Century comes independent from the printing office, establishing a market presence 1531 Froschauer prints Zwingli‘s ‚Zür- of its own. cher Bibel‘ (Zurich Bible). 1971 Carigiet‘s picture books ‚Schel- 1534 One of the first maps of the world len-Ursli‘ (‚A Bell for Ursli‘), ‚Flurina‘ showing America is published. (‚Flurina and the Wild Bird‘), etc. switch 1564 Froschauer dies of the plague to Orell Füssli. after publishing more than 700 books. 21st Century 17th Century 2003 Orell Füssli‘s children‘s book de- 1650 Rudolf and Conrad Meyer‘s ‚Ster- partment is extended. Atlantis is inte- bensspiegel‘ (The Mirror of Death) is grated as an imprint. published – a highlight of Baroque book 2007 Globi Publishers (home of the illustration. ‚Papa Moll‘ series) is integrated as an- 18th Century other imprint. 1732 A translation of John Milton‘s 2013 A brand-new children‘s book pro- ‚Paradise Lost‘ is published. gramme is established: ‚Orell Füssli Kinderbuch‘. 1756 Salomon Gessner‘s ‚Idyllen‘ (‚Idylls‘) are published, causing a sensa- 2019 It‘s the publishing house‘s 500th tion throughout Europe. birthday. It is part of the Orell Füssli Holding AG and is run as one of its four 1762 The first edition of Shakespeare‘s divisions. works in German is published. Globi Classics – Volume 89 Globi‘s Adventures in Rome A thief steals a golden statue, the 'Mama Globi also meets the Swiss Guard, who Lupa', and makes his getaway on a bicy- insist on showing him around – and he cle. Romy and Remo‘s dog gives chase even bumps into the Pope! at once. An exciting, eventful and amazing ad- Meanwhile, Globi wakes up at his little venture. Children will gain some insight albergo, ready to start his day. Stepping into the beautiful city of Rome, the Ital- out onto the pavement, he is knocked ian language, the fascinating world of down by a large dog, followed by her the Swiss Guard and much, much more. owners, the twins Romy and Remo … It‘s the beginning of a wild, spectacular chase, on foot and by scooter, with the panorama of the Eternal City unfolding as a backdrop. An eventful Globi adventure – Featuring a visit to the Swiss Guard – With numerous places of interest and Italian expressions World Rights available 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 23,5 cm | 3+ | 2019 6 FOREIGN RIGHTS GLOBI VERLAG ZÜRICH Backlist Globi Classics Volume 8 Volume 25 How Globi became a Farmer Globi’s Adventures on the Bottom of the Sea World Rights available World Rights available 100 pages | bound | 17,5 x 24 cm | 3+ | 1941 / reprint with new text in 2007 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ 1958 / reprint with new text in 2003 Globi buys a farm, some land and lots of animals. From morning to night he’s at work, doing the traditional Looking for the princess’s lost pearls on the seafloor, chores: milking, cleaning the stables, sowing and har- Globi meets King Neptune – and is given another as- vesting. signment. Soon, he gets into trouble with horrible pi- rates, witnesses a fight between a whale and a shark, and encounters an unpleasant giant squid and lots of other sea creatures. Finally, after many challenges and with the help of a friendly dolphin, he manages to bring the pearls back to their grateful owner. Volume 9 Volume 47 Globi in the Land of Fairy Tales Globi in the Wild West World Rights available World Rights available 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 1980 1942 / reprint with new text in 2005 Travelling across the continent, Globi has to prove him- Globi finds a magic ring and enters a fantastic world of self as a cowboy, a sheriff and in other jobs, before funny insects, cheeky dwarves, hungry giants and finally reaching his goal: the Wild West! dan-gerous pirates. It’s a good thing that it all turns out to be a dream! Volume 15 Volume 49 Globi the Sportsman Globi and the Cavemen World Rights available World Rights available 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 1982 1948 / reprint with new text in 2006 It starts at the History Museum: in broad daylight, Globi Globi, philosopher and inventor, discovers the world of encounters dinosaurs of all sizes, a mammoth and sev- sports and throws himself into sprinting, weight-lifting, eral Stone Age cavemen – some of them less than horse-riding and swimming. However, he’s in for a few friendly! surprises ... 10 FOREIGN RIGHTS GLOBI VERLAG ZÜRICH BACKLIST 11 FOREIGN RIGHTS GLOBI VERLAG ZÜRICH BACKLIST Volume 51 Volume 58 Globi’s Trip through Switzerland Globi and William Tell World Rights available World Rights available 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 2009 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 1991 The first Globi book to appear in English. Globi spends Travelling through space and time, Globi encounters his holidays in Switzerland. Traveling by train from one William Tell, the Swiss national hero, and joins him in end of the country to the other, Globi learns all about the his fight for freedom. Alpine Republic. Volume 52 Volume 61 Globi joins the Fire Brigade Globi in the Swiss National Park World Rights available World Rights available – Rights sold to: Romansh 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 1985 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 1993 The secret wish of many children comes true for Globi: Globi travels to the countryside in search of peace and He’s a fireman now, and he sets to with a will! quiet. But once he arrives, there is still too much going on! Then he learns about the Swiss National Park and sets off at once. Volume 55 Volume 67 Globi with the Air Rescue Service Globi the Sports Reporter World Rights available World Rights available 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 1988 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 1999 When a friend of his has a bad fall while mountain-climb- Globi becomes a sports journalist. ing, Globi tries to help. Soon, he’s in training as a res- Globi realises that sports reporters have access to all cuer and a pilot. Every day with the Air Rescue Service is sporting events. He rather likes the idea and decides to packed with exciting situations: people and animals become a sports reporter there and then. have to be saved. 12 FOREIGN RIGHTS GLOBI VERLAG ZÜRICH BACKLIST 13 FOREIGN RIGHTS GLOBI VERLAG ZÜRICH BACKLIST Volume 74 Volume 78 Globi’s Journey through the Alps Globi at the Airport World Rights available World Rights available 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 2006 100 pages | bound | 17,5 × 24 cm | 3+ | 2010 Full of curiosity and keen on adventure, Globi embarks Globi has to care for a little lion tamarin from Brazil on a big trip through the Alps.