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SPRING–SUMMER 2016

O C T O P U S B O O K S U S A

OOnce again, the Ilex team is proud to present a catalog that is all about expressing your creative impulses in fruitful new ways. Whether you want to shoot memorable photos, improve your drawing skills, color in, or create cool dot-to-dot artworks, there's something for you on our list.

We've also included a couple of unique handbooks that show our own love of visual communication in action. The Student's Manga Cookbook will turn a culinary beginner into a practised cook, and Yishan Li's fun art will raise many smiles along the way. Adam Juniper's Drone Pilot's Handbook is not only a timely introduction to the hot hobby of multicopter flying, but fresh and graphic, with striking illustrations that will inspire you to get airborne in minutes.

Whatever their topic, what our books share is a commitment to answering our readers' creative needs, helping them to make the most of their talents, and to express themselves to the full.

Our expert authors are a pleasure to work with, our books are a joy to create, and I hope that you will find our list a rewarding one to sell—just as I do.

Roly AllenPublisher, Ilex

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GIANT MANDALASfor calm and mindful coloring

Jane Snedden Peever

A beautiful collection of supersized mandala artwork for meditative coloring and mindfulness

Mandalas are big at the moment, and we just made them even bigger! Artist and patternmaker, Jane Snedden Peever, has created a gorgeous collection of richly elaborate mandalas, each one hand-drawn on a specific mindful theme. Furthermore, these mandalas are supersized, made bigger for more coloring and greater visual impact. Whether your medium of choice is pen, pencil, pastel or watercolor, you will be inspired by the beautiful creations in this book. Giant Mandalas makes an ideal gift or self-purchase for anyone seeking hours of creative coloring calm.

• Bigger mandalas for more coloring and greater mindfulness

• All 40 mandalas are hand-drawn by artist Jane Snedden Peever

• A perfect gift for seekers of inner peace and meditative calm

Jane Snedden Peever's natural talent for creating patterns has led her to teaching classes in mandala-making in her native Canada. She also creates her unique hand-drawn mandalas for coloring books and online publications. Her previously published work encompasses her other great skill in fiber arts, including books of her unique designs for Aran sweaters.

978-1-78157-333-4AprilUS$12.99/CAN$14.99Paperback10" x 14" 48 pages

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THE NATURE MANDALA COLORING BOOKCynthia Emerlye

Inspired by the beauty of nature, this wonderful collection of hand-drawn mandalas will provide hours of mindful and calming coloring

Putting the beetle into beetle mania, this book features 44 exquisitely drawn mandalas by artist and illustrator Cynthia Emerlye. The intricate line art is inspired by nature's tiny wonders, and butterflies, bugs, beetles, grasses, flowers, and small creatures are arranged into gorgeous mandala designs. Whether you enjoy coloring for mindfulness and calm, or creating aesthetically harmonious color palettes, this book is an ideal self-purchase or gift, providing hours of coloring enjoyment for artists of all ages.

• Exquisite new illustrations set this apart from standard mandala books

• A lovely nature theme that will resonate with mindful and meditative colorists

• An ideal self-purchase or gift for artists of all ages

Cynthia Emerlye was born in Rhode Island. Growing up in a creative family, she was introduced to homey and fine crafts at a young age. Her work is detailed and elegant, convoluted and richly feminine in nature, recalling the lush illuminated manuscripts of the Renaissance and the detail of William Morris. Her designs are highly distinctive and have been adapted to many decorative and commercial uses. Her paintings and illustrations, utilizing a soft rainbow palette, incorporate symbols and mythic iconography into their dreamscapes.

978-1-78157-334-1AprilUS$12.99/CAN$14.99Paperback9.75" x 9.75" 96 pages

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DRAW HORSES IN 15 MINUTESCapture the beauty of the equine form

Diana Hand

A perfect introduction to drawing horses, ideal for anyone who loves them, or for those who want to make a complex subject easy and enjoyable

Sharing the skills and insights that have made her a successful professional, horse artist Diana Hand shows you how to express your love of horses through drawing. In a series of tutorials, she demonstrates every stage from choosing your model and learning the basic skills of drawing, to portraying the movement and spirit of an individual horse. Draw Horses in 15 Minutes will inspire you to make your own expressive drawings based on the principles of equine anatomy, and you will discover a skill you never thought you had.

• This tried-and-tested approach makes this often complex subject accessible and easy to follow

• A great book for the horse enthusiast who wants to explore their favorite animal through drawing

• Lovely art throughout, and practical advice on drawing horses from an experienced equine artist

Diana Hand is an established artist and printmaker who lives and works in Scotland, UK. She studied at the Ruskin School of Drawing and the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, and is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art. A horse rider with a deep knowledge of horses, and an interest in classical and natural horsemanship, her work has been exhibited widely in the UK, and she is a Friend of the Society of Equestrian Artists.

978-1-78157-249-8AprilUS$12.99/CAN$14.99Paperback7" x 8.6" 112 pages

APRIL

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FOCUS IN PHOTOGRAPHY Master the advanced techniques that will change your photography forever

John Neel

Lift your photography with this unique guide to the art of creative lenswork

Focus is an important artistic tool, directing your viewers into and around your image, but a technical challenge too. In this book, the first serious treatent of the topic in the digital age, John Neel shows how a mastery of your lens will greatly enhance the quality and "wow" factor of your photographs.

Never losing sight of what real-life photographers need to know, Focus in Photography will let you master bokeh and other focus techniques, giving you a complete understanding of optics—and what actually happens to light within the camera and lens. Richly illustrated with John’s own amazing images, and drawing on his well-known authority in the field, this book will be a valuable asset to students of photography, enthusiasts looking to refine their art, product photographers, and commercial shooters alike.

John Neel’s work has been exhibited in public and private galleries and featured in magazines in the United States, Canada and Europe, and he has taught at the Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York, Nazareth College, as well as Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. Based in Rochester, NY, John is the author of Rethinking Digital Photography, named a “Best of 2011” by Library Journal.

978-1-78157-238-2AprilUS $24.99 / CAN$27.99Paperback9.25" x 10"176pp

Also Available:

MASTERING EXPOSURE

9781781579749$19.99$21.99 in Canada

THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S MASTER GUIDE TO COLOR

9781781579824$24.99$26.99 in Canada

APRIL

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THE DRONE PILOT'S HANDBOOKAdam Juniper

So, you've got your drone, but do you know how to fly it? Or where and when you can fly it? Perhaps you're itching to try some stunts? Get airborne the easy way with this simple handbook!

The perfect companion for anyone buying (or thinking of buying) a drone, whether it's just for fun, to race against friends, or to give their photography a whole new angle.

The Drone Pilot's Handbook gives you the skills and techniques you need to fly and maintain your multicopter drone, tips for tuning it for maximum performance, and—importantly—a clear graphical guide to where the law will and won't allow you to fly. Meanwhile, spectacular aerial photography from around the world will inspire you to get airborne immediately! Boxouts provide safety tips, handy ideas, and URLs, and flying instructions are presented with attractive original illustrations. This inspiring, clean approach makes a welcome contrast to ugly online forums—or the PDFs that drone manufacturers provide—and will have you up and away in no time.

• The first fun, giftable approach to this booming topic

• The drone market is now worth $1billion annually

• Drones are the subject of constant media attention

H A N D B O OK

P I LOT ’ SD R O N E

H A N D B O OK

P I LOT ’ SD R O N E

The EASY WAY

to TAKE to the SKIES

TODAY!

A D A M J U N I P E R

978-1-78157-298-6JuneUS$12.99/CAN$14.99Paperback5.1" x 7.8" 160 pages

Adam Juniper has been flying drones and model helicopters for years, and shares those skills or the videos he captures with tens of thousands of viewers via YouTube and his drone site TameSky.com. He's also worked as a book publisher and video producer, and has written for numerous digital creativity magazines.

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REAL LIFE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY The ages and stages of the ones you love

Amy Drucker

Take beautiful photos of the people who matter most

By concentrating on the most important people to you, this book reveals the secrets of successful family photography—without getting technical, theoretical, or equipment-heavy.

You'll discover how to get baby pictures that will echo through the decades, capture the key stepping-stones in your children's lives, and learn how successful professionals elicit natural smiles and laughter in group portraits—no Awkward Family Photos here! There are tips for pet photography and toddler portraits, too. Along the way, you'll pick up the fundamental techniques of composition, exposure, lighting and focus: all of photography's key skills.

• Accessible style for a growing market of non-technical photographers

• Author is a contributor to Click magazine, Clickin' Moms, and other hugely popular photography resources

• A fresh approach that will appeal to any beginner with a camera and a family

Amy Drucker is an award-winning and sought-after documentary and lifestyle photographer with a focus on children and teens. Living and working in the suburbs of New York City with two sons, Amy also teaches photographic workshops to parents, helping them to go beyond the snapshot and take great pictures of their kids. She writes for Click magazine and is passionate about finding beautiful moments amidst the chaos of raising kids, and running a business and a home.

978-1-78157-297-9JuneUS$19.99/CAN$21.99Paperback8.74" x 8.54" 144 pages

JUNE

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THE DIY WEBSITE HANDBOOKCreate Your Own Website the Easy Way

Alannah Moore

The only book you'll ever need to build your own website from scratch, covering every topic you'll encounter, with an easy, friendly, and accessible approach.

Every small business or organization needs a website, whether it is a simple online portfolio or a complex online shop. Expert web design teacher, Alannah Moore, makes this subject accessible for everyone, even those with no previous technical or design experience.

Avoiding technical language, Alannah provides a summary of the web platforms available, covering, among others, WordPress, Squarespace, Weebly, and Shopify. From these, the reader can choose the right platform for their needs, and very quickly get up and running.

Drawing on her vast experience of what a novice website builder really needs to know, Alannah covers all the topics they will come across in their online experience: how to choose a good domain name; what content you need for your site; how to work with images and even create your own logo; and how to integrate social media and a blog.

This is the perfect book for anyone who doesn't want to pay for an expensive web designer. In Alannah's safe and capable hands, they will find the process of building their site easy and enjoyable, and they'll soon have a successful online presence.

• Alannah Moore teaches web design in a way that makes it accessible and friendly for people of all levels

• Unlike other web design books, this one educates the reader on the different platforms available to them, so they can make an informed choice about the best route for their business

• The author's friendly tone and clear explanations make web design easy and enjoyable for anyone

Alannah Moore has been designing websites since 2001, and is the author of Create Your Own Website Using WordPress in a Weekend, The Creative Person's Website Builder, and Create Your Online Store in a Weekend. As a tutor, she specializes in showing entrepreneurs and small-business owners how to get themselves online, teaching website-building workshops in London and Paris, and working with clients all over the world. Her previous books have been lauded for their accessible and friendly tone (with a host of five-star reviews online), making this complex subject approachable for people of all levels and abilities.

978-1-78157-290-0JulyUS$19.99/CAN$21.99Paperback7.8" x 9.25"176 pages

JULY

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BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHYThe complete guide to the art of monochrome

Michael Freeman

A complete guide for photographers wanting to shoot black and white photography, covering the best shooting techniques, and the relationship between modern digital processes and their historical black-and-white alternatives.

Beautifully illustrated and far-reaching in scope, this guide is destined to be a standard reference for years to come. Alongside author Michael Freeman's own photography, you'll find a rich analysis of the work of iconic black-and-white photographers such as Ansel Adams, Ian Berry, Bill Brandt, Edward Curtis, Brett Weston, and Edward Weston.

From its historic roots, black-and-white photography in the digital age is thoroughly explored. Freeman covers all aspects of black-and-white digital photography: the fine art tradition as well as the practical techniques that will let you "see" and expose in black and white. You'll learn the best ways to digitally convert color to monochrome, and develop your own black-and-white workflow using the latest software.

• Monochrome photography is in vogue at the moment as refinements to software like Adobe Lightroom expand the modern photographer's horizons

• Michael Freeman is one of the world's best-selling photography authors

• The book features the work of iconic photographers like Ansel Adams, Bill Brandt, and Edward Weston

978-1-78157-336-5AugustUS$24.99/CAN$27.99Paperback9.3" x 10" 192 pages

Michael Freeman, professional photographer and best-selling author, was born in England in 1945, took a Masters in Geography at Brasenose College, Oxford University, and then worked in advertising in London for six years. In 1971 he made the life- changing decision to travel up the Amazon with two second-hand cameras, and when Time-Life used many of the pictures he came back with, he embarked on a full-time photographic career.

Since then, working for clients that include all the world's major magazines, most notably Smithsonian magazine (for which he has shot more than 40 stories over 30 years), Freeman has become one of the world's leading reportage photographers. His books have sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and for his photographic educational work he was awarded the Prix Louis-Philippe Clerc by the French Ministry of Culture.

Freeman's books on photography have been translated into 27 languages. He is based in London, UK, but travels widely, especially in East Asia and Latin America.

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ANOTHER KIND OF LOW KEY

A completely different type of low key is

created by stark and limited lighting from

a single source to one side. This inevitably gives

the image a high dynamic range, although it is

also very skewed, as any histogram will show.

Edge-lit subjects, which are so specific that they

warrant being a lighting type all on their own

(see pages 104–107), are potentially one kind of

low-key shot, and an important variety at that.

I say potentially, because raising the exposure

changes the character of the shot, as does adding

fill. This kind of low key is usually discussed as

a studio lighting technique, and not so often as

found lighting in real, uncontrolled situations.

The technical conditions are a single key light

(typically from behind the subject and off-axis)

with little or no fill. In studio terminology, the

key-to-fill ratio (that is, the brightness ratio

between the main light and whatever is used to

fill the shadows opposite) is very high, such as 8:1,

in comparison to a “normal” lighting set-up that

might be between 3:1 and 1:1.

Low-key edge lighting is not at all common

outside the studio, but this is precisely what

makes it interesting, and also challenging for

calculating the exposure. The circumstances

needed—rear off-axis hard light falling on

get them right first time. One saving grace

is that edge-lit shots can work at different

exposures, albeit with each one giving a different

impression. If you overexpose, you lose the

low-key effect, but the extra information in the

shadows can compensate for the flared, blown-

edge highlights. That’s fine if you are happy to

accept the surprise about which of these you get,

but to capture exactly the image you envisioned

in this kind of lighting, in a real-life situation,

is a mark of real skill.

It’s easy to make too much of the emotional

content of a photograph simply through its

lighting, but low-key images often do tend

to express some mystery, threat, gloom, or

melancholy. Not for nothing was low key a

common technique in film noir.

a subject otherwise in shadow—are always

localized, and this adds another challenge in

documentary photography. Direct sunlight

through a gap or slit is one such situation.

Any moving subject passing through this kind

of lighting, such as a person, will often be in

position in the shot for only an instant, which

gives no time to adjust the exposure. You need

to know in advance what the settings are, and

DARTH VADER’S HELMETOverhead lighting from a square diffused window flash head, with a silver foil reflector below provide the modeling and establish the glossy texture of Darth Vader’s iconic helmet in the props store of the film studio ILM, but the essential presentation is black on black. This is one of the basic low-key studio lighting styles.

PERUTo the eye, this interior of a Peruvian cafe revealed more shadow detail than was kept in the image. The combination of camera angle and single light source from in front and to the left (the open doorway) was sufficient to edge-light or silhouette the key shapes. The men, table, harp, and flagstones all communicate clearly with the minimum of detail, which is another characteristic of low-key lighting.

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RETRONAUT: THE TIME-TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO STRANGE PETS AND OTHER ANIMALS Chris Wild

In a witty collection of astonishing photographs, Retronaut presents a lost past of surprising pets and dangerous animals

Millions are addicted to the Retronaut blog, one of the web's leading visual sites, which shows you the past you never knew existed.

Here, in the first of a new series of books, the site's founder, Chris Wild, brings together an astonishing and thought-provoking collection of photographs from the hidden and forgotten corners of the archives. This is the first book to reveal how people once thought it amusing to picnic with crocodiles, and will appeal to anyone who enjoys laughing at cats on the internet. Often witty and entertaining, sometimes thought provoking, and at times puzzling, this collection of images will make you think, look again, and marvel at the way we were.

• Cats and pets doing funny things are nothing new! Retronaut uncovers the pet and animal humor of the pre-internet era

• Retronaut is now Mashable's biggest source of shares, with up to 900,000 viewers passing Chris Wild's posts to friends and followers

• Chris Wild was decribed as one of the top 50 people to follow on Twitter by The Times of London

Chris Wild spent several years in arts management and education before starting up his first blog. Discovering a rare archive of colored photographs of 1900s Paris gave him the inspiration to start Retronaut in 2009, with the specific aim of finding images that made you look at the past differently. The response to his curatorship was overwhelming, with his site reaching 1 million subscribers in three years. In August 2014 the site was licensed to Mashable, and is now the site's most shared content. Chris is now curating a touring Retronaut exhibition and starting up a Retronaut YouTube channel.

978-1-78157-299-3AugustUS$12.99/CAN$14.997.64" x 5.59"Hardback128 pages

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RETRONAUT: THE TIME-TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO RAISING CHILDRENChris Wild

With a witty collection of astonishing photographs, Retronaut presents an engaging guide to parenting, the way they used to do it

The highly successful Retronaut blog looks at the past as it has never been looked at before. Here, in the second of a new series of Retronaut books, the site's founder, Chris Wild, brings you a thought-provoking collection of photographs from our hidden history.

Discover what our ancestors considered to be good parenting in the days before the "care" was put into childcare—from dangerous sports, to the best brand of cigarette for your baby! Often witty and entertaining, yet also thought-provoking and at times puzzling, the images are chosen to shift our perceptions, making us think—and look again. A perfectly reassuring gift for today's new parent, this book will also appeal to anyone who likes pictures of babies in sunglasses.

• The Retronaut vision of the past is hugely popular, with some recent posts on Mashable winning more than 900,000 social media shares

• Chris Wild was described as "one of the 50 people to follow on Twitter" by The Times of London

• This collection is the perfect antidote to the trials of parenting, and will make a welcome witty gift for parents of babies, toddlers or older kids

978-1-78157-300-6AugustUS$12.99/CAN$14.997.64" x 5.59"Hardback128 pages

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978-1-78157-322-8AugustUS$12.99/CAN$14.99Hardback8.07" x 11.2" 16 pages

AUGUST

LONGEST DOT-TO-DOT NEW YORK Emma Cowlam

Join the 3000 dots to reveal a beautiful illustration of New York's most famous buildings, in our longest dot-to-dot ever!

This beautifully conceived hardback book concertinas out to form a stunning frieze of no fewer than 3000 dots, providing satisfying hours of dot-joining fun. The perfect souvenir of your trip to the Big Apple, this fabulous original illustration features New York's most famous buildings and landmarks, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Times Square. To enable you to enjoy your handiwork to the full, the ends of the design are perforated so you can easily remove your masterpiece and display it on your wall at home.

• The original illustration is a composite of New York's most famous landmarks and buildings, making it perfect for visitors and proud Gothamites alike

• Ilex is the world's #1 grown-up dot-to-dot publisher, with a million books sold since 2013

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978-1-78157-323-5AugustUS$12.99/CAN$14.99Hardback8.07" x 11.2" 16 pages

LONGEST DOT-TO-DOT LONDON Emma Cowlam

Rediscover one of the world's most exciting cities with a panoramic 3000-dot puzzle!

This beautifully packaged hardback concertinas out into a stunning frieze of no fewer than 3000 dots, providing satisfying hours of dot-joining fun. The perfect souvenir of a trip to London, or an introduction to its most striking sights, this fabulous original illustration features the city's most famous buildings and landmarks, including Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and the Houses of Parliament. To enable you to enjoy your handiwork to the full, the ends of the design are perforated so you can easily remove your completed masterpiece and display it on your wall at home.

• A unique activity book souvenir, guaranteed to appeal to tourists and armchair travelers alike

• Ilex is the world's #1 grown-up dot-to-dot publisher, with a million books sold since 2013

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THE STUDENT'S MANGA COOKBOOKYishan Li and Cara Frost-Sharrat

Essential recipes for students, in a unique step-by-step manga style!

Many students have barely cooked before leaving for college, and suddenly find that the kitchen can be an intimidating place if you don't know where to begin. This is where the expert step- by-step assistance of The Student's Manga Cookbook will turn a hungry novice into a skilled cook.

Any young or beginner cook will find that this fresh approach to cooking makes classic dishes easy, and is a speedy way to learn key culinary techniques. With the friendly visual guidance of Hungry Hiro, Hungry Hana, and Noodles the cat, you'll swiftly master such favorites as Sweet & Sour Pork, Spaghetti Bolognese, Minestrone Soup, and Ramen.

There's a photograph of every dish completed, so you know what you're aiming for, and the step-by-step manga strips will take you through the preparation in foolproof steps.

The perfect gift for college students, young cooks, or anyone who wants to master the kitchen, The Student's Manga Cookbook is a uniquely fresh take on a perennial topic.

• A unique approach to basic cookery instruction: fun, practical, and easy-to-follow

• Specially selected recipes: easy to shop for, easy to cook, and tasty results are guaranteed

• The only comic art or manga beginner's cookbook on the market!

Yishan Li is a professional manga artist whose work has been published in China, the US, France and the UK. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Cara Frost-Sharrat lives in London, and is the author of a number of books, including A Foodie's Guide to London, London's Classic Restaurants, and The Food Lover's Guide to Europe.

978-1-78157-335-8AugustUS$12.99/CAN$14.99Paperback7.8" x 9.25" 144 pages

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PILCHER’S MARIJUANA MISCELLANYStories, techniques, tips & trivia of the world’s best-loved herbTim Pilcher

The perfect gift for the stoner in your life

Marijuana has been cultivated and used by humans for at least 5,000 years, is one of the world’s most important cash crops, despite being illegal in many corners of the globe, and has made an indelible mark on our culture—western popular culture in particular. Let Pilcher’s Marijuana Miscellany explain why…

Expert author—and one of the world’s best-selling stoners—Tim Pilcher uncovers both the fascinating properties of this much-maligned herb and the curious story of its relationship with us. He answers questions like "How do you make—and cook with—cannabutter?" and "What is the etymology of the word 'bong'?" and offers a host of lists, tips, anecdotes, trivia, and recipes that are guaranteed to delight.

978-1-78157-141-54.5" x 7"96 pages, hardcover with jacketblack and whiteapprox: 27,500 words50 picturesUS $12.99 / CAN$14.99

BUTCHART’S FASHION MISCELLANYAn elegant collection of stories, quotations, tips and trivia from the world of fashionAmber Jane Butchart, illustrated by Penelope Beech

An on-trend luxury miscellany, cloth-bound for "feel appeal"

Styles come and go, but fashion has an enduring appeal, a rich history, and everyday practical relevance for millions. This beautifully packaged book offers a host of new perspectives on a classic subject, as professional fashion expert Amber Jane Butchart casts a quizzical eye over fashion’s oddities, revealing the histories of such garments as the Adelaide boot, the origins of many technical terms, and a host of entertaining quotes and aphorisms from the field’s most colorful names.

978-1-78157-138-54.5" x 7"96 pages, bound in real clothblack and whiteapprox: 27,500 words50 picturesUS $12.99 / CAN$14.99

PRING’S PHOTOGRAPHER’S MISCELLANYStories, techniques, tips & triviaRoger Pring

A sparkling read for hobbyist photographers

How did the Kodak company get its name? Who invented the Minox spy camera? Were there really fax machines in the mid-19th century? The answers to all these questions and many, many more are to be found in this intriguing compendium of photographic fascination. Elegantly bound and packed with arresting images, Pring’s Photographer’s Miscellany makes an intriguing gift for all shutterbugs.

978-1-907579-43-14.5" x 7"96 pages, hardcover with jacketblack and whiteapprox: 27,500 words50 picturesUS $12.99 / CAN$14.99

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BUILD YOUR OWN PINHOLE CAMERASA complete guide to making your own camera and taking amazing photosJustin Quinnell

Did you know you can make your own camera, and create striking images, for next to nothing?

Pinhole cameras have existed since the 19th century, and use a tiny hole instead of a lens to make pictures on film that can be processed in the normal way. The results have amazing qualities, and you'll learn to make your own paper pinhole cameras using the unique camera templates on the disc and step-by-step instructions.

978-1-78157-992-36.25" x 8.5"96 pages , paperback with flaps + CDfull color throughoutapprox: 20,000 words200+ picturesUS $14.99 / CAN$ 16.99

101 TIPS FOR DIGITAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHYCapturing great landscapes with your cameraCarl Heilman II

Get outdoors—and get shooting!

The popularity of specialist periodicals testifies to the fact that landscape photography is the single most popular genre among hobbyist DSLR owners. In this book, experienced professional landscape photographer Carl Heilman II (based in the Adirondacks) gives the benefit of a lifetime spent shooting spectacular wilderness and mountains.

978-1-78157-996-18.5" x 9.5"176 pages , paper-back with flapsfull color throughoutapprox: 53,000 words250 picturesUS$24.99 / CAN $27.99

MASTERING EXPOSUREAll you need to know to take perfect photos with any cameraDavid Nightingale

A fundamental guide to photography’s key skill

Understanding exposure is the first step away from a boring, all-Auto photographic experience and into a creative world where you are at the helm. The concepts are straightforward, but take a lifetime to master. In this dedicated volume, David Nightingale brings his wealth of experience as a teacher to present the principles and techniques of exposure in a way that will intimidate no one and inspire everyone.

978-1-78157-974-98" x 10.25"176 pagespaperback with flapsfull color throughoutapprox: 40,000 words, 350 picturesUS $ 19.99 / CAN $ 21.99

MOODSCAPESThe theory and practice of fine art landscape photographyRebekka Gudleifsdóttir

How to create sensational landscape photos, from one of the world’s most popular practitioners

Landscape photography is one of the art’s most accessible areas, whether you’re just starting out or refining your vision. This book reveals the palette of techniques that will make your photography stand out from the crowd and win a place on a gallery wall. Moodscapes will appeal to both students exploring their skills and looking to build a portfolio that pops, and any landscape photographer with an eye for mystery or mood.

978-1-78157-975-69.25" x 10"176 pages, paper-back with flapsfull color throughoutapprox: 40,000 words300 picturesUS $29.99 / CAN $ 32.99

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SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHYMake all your smartphone pictures one in a billion!Daniela Bowker

Win likes and shares with this lively guide to taking surprising photos

Social Photography shows you how to create photos that will be clicked on, liked, shared, and go viral. A must-read for anyone who takes their online presence seriously, this book will help you give your photos a fresh look, give you hundreds of ideas to get you posing and shooting more creatively, and tell you all you need to know to join the social photography revolution and get your photos seen by millions of people. This fun, approachable book has everything you need to start snapping and sharing!

978-1-78157-981-78" x 6" (landscape format)160 pages, paper-back with flapsfull color throughoutapprox: 32,000 words200 picturesUS $14.99 / CAN$ 16.99

THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S MASTER GUIDE TO COLORJeff Wignall

Understand what color can do for your digital photography

Finally, a thorough course on color and the role it plays in digital photography. The latest book by best-selling author and photographer Jeff Wignall will give you a new understanding of the vital role color plays in the creation of successful photos, and let you take outstanding photographs with any digital camera.

978-1-78157-982-49 1/4" x 10"176 pages, paper-back with flapsfull color throughoutapprox: 60,000 words300 picturesUS$24.99 / CAN$26.99

THE ILEX INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHYCapturing the moment every time, whatever camera you haveHaje Jan Kamps

The book any beginner photographer needs, The Ilex Introduction to Photography is the definitive first book for owners of all cameras—including compacts, DSLRs, smartphones, and smartcameras. With friendly and practical advice covering everything you need, you’ll be encouraged to explore your camera and develop your creative confidence. Families, kids, weddings, pets, landscapes, black and white, wildlife, urban, sport, panoramas—whatever you want to photograph.

978-1-78157-986-27.5" x 10.25"176 pages paperback with flapsfull color throughoutapprox: 66,000 words,300 picturesUS$19.99 / CAN$21.99

THE ART OF CLASSIC COMICS100 postcards from the fabulous 1950s

An eye-popping collection of comic cover action!

This luxurious—and hilarious—boxed collection of 100 vintage postcards presents some of the greatest comic book covers from the Golden Age of comics. From classic science fiction and kitsch romance adventures to cautionary crime, grisly horror, and tragic war stories, the cards are by turns romantic, cheesy, blood-curdling, and nostalgic. Each postcard features the title, date, publisher and artist credited on the back, making it an essential purchase for aficionados.

978-1-78157-005-04.7 x 2.2 x 6.2"200 full-color cards in a gift boxUS$ 19.99 / CAN$21.99

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RETRO COMICS: A SET OF 3 JOURNALSThree top quality journals in a unique nostalgic set

Make a splash with notebooks that get noticed!

This keenly priced pack of three vintage journals reproduces classic comic covers from the 1950s in a practical format that makes these individual gifts useful, too. One journal in each set is gridded, one is lined, and one is blank, and the paper is top-quality cream notebook stock. Fun and funky, this unique journal pack is sure to raise a smile!

978-1-78157-022-77.5" x 10"Each journal 64pp: the set comprises three paperbackjournals, saddle-stitched, shrink-wrapped with a bellybandFull color covers12 picturesUS$ 12.99 / CAN$ 14.99

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MANGAHelen McCarthy

An accessible introduction to the amazing world of Manga

Manga is more than a genre in the comics field: it is a vital creative medium in its own right, with hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, a host of graphic styles, and a rich history now spanning seven decades.

Now for the first time, that history is told by an award-winning expert in the field. Covering topics from Akira to Mazinger Z, this book is fully illustrated throughout, and photos of key creators accompany accessible sidebars and timelines. Packed with amazing images, it’s the perfect read for any fan of manga, anime, or Japanese culture.

978-1-78157-098-25" x 7.5"96ppFull Color Through-out17,000 words200 picturesUS$12.99 /CAN$14.99

PHOTOGRAPHER'S PUZZLE BOOK150 mind-bending photography brain teasersMarcus Weeks

A fun gift for the photographer in your life

This compendium of camera-related conundrums is the perfect challenge to any shutterbug who thinks they know it all. There are over 100 tricky crossjigs, polyword puzzles, picture rebuses, word mazes, and quizzes to tax even the most knowledgeable photographer. Anagrams, missing links, logic puzzles, and riddles will get that gray matter grinding—and all the answers are in the back, so if you don’t get that flash of inspiration you won’t be left in the dark (room) too long.

978-1-78157-097-54.75" x 6.5"Hardback1 color throughout20,000 words50 illustrationsUS$10.99 / CAN$11.99

WE CAN DO IT!30 inspirational postcards for hard times

Motivational messages from the 1930s and 40s that resonate today!

Inspired by the dynamic, get-up-and-go attitude of "Rosie the Riveter," this collection of 30 motivational postcards from yesteryear provide inspirational ideas on saving money, working safer, and smarter— and how to survive these tough economic times.

978-1-90815-073-85" x 6.5"30 Postcards perfect-bound with a die-cut coverFull color throughout30 picturesUS$9.99 / CAN$10.99

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THE LITTLE BOOK OF VINTAGE… SERIESTim Pilcher

Cute giftbooks with nostalgic feel-appeal and a hidden surprise!

These small, but perfectly formed, compilations of kitsch and kooky images come complete with fascinating facts and weird and wonderful tales. Stuffed with art from classic 1950s comics, they will amaze the reader whether they are searching for supernatural thrills, nostalgic romance or thrilling battles, and the cute format makes them an irresistible impulse buy.

Each book has a fascinating introduction to the featured genre and contains complete strips, unusual adverts and mindblowing covers from comics’ golden age. As an added bonus, each book includes a free fridge magnet of a vintage comics cover, making them the perfect quirky gift for any fan of the unusual!

All Little Books are to the following specification:3.5" x 4.5"112pp Paperback + flaps with fridge magnet gummed into back coverFull color throughoutca.3,000 words each100+ illustrationsUS$5.99 CAN$ 6.99

LITTLE BOOK OF VINTAGE SPACE978-1-78157-003-6

LITTLE BOOK OF VINTAGE TERROR978-1-78157-002-9

LITTLE BOOK OF VINTAGE LOVE978-1-78157-004-3

LITTLE BOOK OF VINTAGE ROMANCE978-1-90815-041-7

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