EARLY SPRING 2021 CHRONICLE This edition of the catalogue was printed on August 21, 2020. To view updates, please see the Early Spring 2021 Raincoast eCatalogue or visit www.raincoast.com Raincoast Books Winter 2021 - Chronicle Page 1 of 86 Artists in Residence Seventeen Artists and Their Living Spaces, from Giverny to Casa Azul by Melissa Wyse, illustrated by Kate Lewis This book invites readers into the homes of seventeen legendary and contemporary artists. Writer Melissa Wyse and illustrator Kate Lewis explore the nuances of how physical spaces inspire and support artistic practice, from Georgia O'Keeffe's desert retreat at Ghost Ranch to Hassan Hajjaj's radical blend of private home, tea room, and art gallery in Marrakech. Each chapter weaves in historical and biographical context and highlights fascinating details that in turn illuminate the artist's work in a new way. The text is engaging and accessible, and the illustrations invite readers into the feeling of the space in a way photographs cannot. An epilogue prompts readers to rethink how their own home could become a more creative space. Full list of artists in the book: Georgia O'Keeffe Chronicle Books On Sale: Feb 2/21 Hassan Hajjaj 6 x 9 • 144 pages jacketed hardcover, full-color images throughout Louise Bourgeois 9781452179674 • $32.95 • cl Art / General Clementine Hunter Notes Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant Donald Judd Promotion Claude Monet Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Lee Krasner & Jackson Pollock Paula Modersohn-Becker Vincent Van Gogh Zaria Forman Jean-Michel Basquiat Henri Matisse Sales Rep Raincoast Books Winter 2021 - Chronicle Page 2 of 86 Arte Popular by The Mexican Museum The Rex May Collection - exquisite handcrafted objects from all over Mexico bequeathed to the Mexican Museum by the legendary 39-Mile-Drive sign designer - demonstrates the dramatic power of folk art. Featuring atmospheric photographs of pieces from May's extensive collection, wrapped in a striking, gold-foil-bedecked case, ARTE POPULAR is a bilingual volume providing a treasure trove of discoveries for the curious reader. The book features scholarly essays that delve into the collection's origins and significance, and it bears as well the imprimatur of the Mexican Museum - San Francisco's only Smithsonian Affiliate institution. Author Bio The Mexican Museum is home to one of North America's largest collections of art showcasing the richness and complexity of Latino culture. Chronicle Books On Sale: Feb 2/21 7 x 8 • 168 pages full-color photographs throughout 9781452125916 • $35.95 • cl Art / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections Notes Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Winter 2021 - Chronicle Page 3 of 86 You Are Your Best Friend Everyday Rituals for Self-Care by Anisa Makhoul We know self-care is important - after all, if we want to take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves - but what does that actually mean? YOU ARE YOUR BEST FRIEND offers thoughtful tips for navigating the inevitable pressures of your daily grind. From practical advice and fun activities to strategies that will completely change your mind-set, these uplifting messages will help you cultivate a more compassionate, empathetic, and fulfilling life. Each brief lesson is accompanied by a cheerful illustration in this cozy read. And don't worry, taking good care of yourself is easier than it sounds - a little self-love goes a long way. Author Bio Anisa Makhoul is a printmaker based in Portland, Oregon. Chronicle Books On Sale: Apr 6/21 6 x 6 • 104 pages unjacketed hardcover, full-color illustrations throughout 9781452182810 • $21.95 • cl Art / Individual Artist Notes Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Winter 2021 - Chronicle Page 4 of 86 LEAD You Will Leave a Trail of Stars Words of Inspiration for Blazing Your Own Path by Lisa Congdon In this illustrated guide to life - perfect for graduates and other seekers - acclaimed artist and educator Lisa Congdon offers up wisdom and insights for living. Each inspirational quote, lesson, and piece of advice is brought to life by Congdon's signature illustration style, making the book a beautiful gift or keepsake. Whether you're starting a new chapter of your own story, or simply searching for ways to live with more intention, curiosity, and joy, this book will inspire you to connect with yourself and prepare for any adventure life might have in store. Author Bio Lisa Congdon is an artist, educator, and author who lives in Portland, Oregon. Chronicle Books On Sale: Mar 2/21 6 x 8 • 136 pages spot gloss, debossing, full-color illustrations throughout 9781452180281 • $22.95 • cl Art / Subjects & Themes / General Notes Promotion Sales Rep Raincoast Books Winter 2021 - Chronicle Page 5 of 86 The Black Leopard by Will Burrard-Lucas There are few creatures as gorgeous and elusive as the black leopard. In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera on wheels and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. In Kenya, he used these tools to capture the first high quality, scientifically verifiable photograph of an African black leopard in almost 100 years. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself. Author Bio Chronicle Books Will Burrard-Lucas is a British wildlife photographer. He spent part of his On Sale: Mar 2/21 childhood in Tanzania where he first developed a love of nature. He 195 x 250 • 208 pages developed an interest in photography whilst at university and shortly jacketed hardcover, full-color photogrpahs throughout thereafter, started focusing his lens on the natural world. He became a full- 9781797202914 • $50.00 • cl time photographer in 2010. Biography / Personal Memoirs Burrard-Lucas is an advocate for wildlife conservation and works with various conservation non-governmental organizations, including WWF, African Parks, Notes the Tsavo Trust in Kenya, and the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme. He founded the website WildlifePhoto.com to provide nature photographers with online services, products, and educational resources, and in 2009, Promotion Burrard-Lucas created the BeetleCam, a remote-control camera buggy which enables photographers to take close-up photographs of wildlife. He later created a high-quality camera trap system for photographing rare and nocturnal animals, and is the founder of Camtraptions, a company specializing in products for remote and camera trap photography. His work has been featured by numerous international media outlets including The New York Times, the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Washington Post, National Geographic, CNN and BBC. Since 2015, Burrard-Lucas has focused on a long-term project to reveal African wildlife at night creating and using new photography techniques. His resulting work has been recognized in several international photography awards including GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year (2016, 2017), Sony World Photography Awards (2017), Travel Photographer of the Year (2019) and Siena International Photo Awards (2019) Sales Rep Raincoast Books Winter 2021 - Chronicle Page 6 of 86 A Table by Rebekah Peppler, photographs by Joann Pai Voila! Here is an alluring, delicious invitation to the French table. At once a repertoire-building cookbook and a stylish guide to easy gathering over food and drink (for families, for friends), A TABLE features 125 simple, elegant recipes that reflect a modern, multicultural French table. Paris-based American food writer Rebekah Peppler includes classics, regional specialties, and dishes with a strong foreign influence. Here are recipes for all the courses, from snacks to desserts, organized into before, during, and after- dinner chapters. Think: Croque Madame and Creme Brulee; Basque Chicken and Nicoise (for a Crowd); Green Shakshuka, Lamb Tagine, and Bamboo Tonic. Information on shopping and stocking your pantry, helpful tips on having people over, and stories on French food culture make this not just a recipe-driven cookbook but also a chic guide to French living. This is for home cooks looking for go-to French meals, hosts who throw casual gatherings, and armchair travelers who love any and all things French. In a photo-rich package that features aspirational photography from Paris and Provence - charming apartments overlooking the rooftops of Paris, picnics along the Chronicle Books Seine, Provencal markets overflowing with fresh produce - A TABLE is an On Sale: Apr 6/21 inviting and accessible cookbook from a fresh voice in the food world. 7.25 x 10 • 304 pages unjacketed HC, 125 full-color photographs 9781797202235 • $42.99 • cl Author Bio Cooking / Entertaining Rebekah Peppler is a Paris-based food writer, stylist, and author. She is the author of Aperitif: Cocktail Hour in the French Way, which was nominated for a Notes James Beard Award in the Beverage Category, as well as HONEY, a Short Stack Edition. Her clients include the New York Times, Bon Appetit, Real Simple, Rachael Ray Magazine, Food Network, Tasting Table, and more. Promotion Joann Pai is a food and travel photographer based in Paris. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Saveur magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, and the New York Times Sales Rep Raincoast Books Winter 2021 - Chronicle Page 7 of 86 Mango and Peppercorns by Tung Nguyen, Katherine Manning and Lyn Nguyen In 1975, after narrowly escaping the fall of Saigon, pregnant refugee and gifted cook Tung Nguyen ended up in the Miami home of Kathy Manning, a graduate student and waitress who was taking in displaced Vietnamese. This serendipitous meeting evolved into a decades-long partnership, one that eventually turned strangers into family and a tiny, no-frills eatery into one of the most lauded restaurants in the country.