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Monday, January 05, 2009

National Publicity

Cleis 

 Best Sex Writing 2009
 Edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel 
 ISBN-13 9781573443371, $14.95, Winter 2009 
•Author Event— Drunken! Careening! Writers! series at the KGB Bar, New York,
http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2008/12/18/urbaneye/index.html?8ur&emc=ur
•Interview—Huffington Post, December 2008, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-kramer-bussel/best-sex-writing-2009-int_b_154336.html

Counterpoint

The Last Goodnights
John West 
ISBN-13 9781582434483, $25.00, Winter 2009 
•Interview—Diane Rehm Show, NPR, February 2, 2009 at 11-12 EST

Counterpoint

 Whitefoot
 Wendell Berry, Illustrated by Davis Te Selle 
 ISBN-13 9781582434322, $22.00, Spring 2009
•“This small-format, gifty offering from an acclaimed author is not necessarily a children's book; the story it tells, in prose, will absorb adult admirers of literary craftsmanship as thoroughly as it does children. When Whitefoot the mouse is flooded out of her nest and carried downstream on a log—and most of the book relates this journey—she owes her survival to her innate skills. Every detail merits the closest observation: “Her ears were listening into the slur and spatter around her. Her nose was intelligently sniffing....The voice in her mind was saying, 'Seeds! Seeds! Look around!'” If Te Selle's densely detailed black-and-white drawings were any more realistic, readers would be able to see Whitefoot's tiny furry body breathing. Though everything that happens takes place an inch off the ground, Berry finds a heroic dimension to Whitefoot, and his gift is to make readers feel it, too.”—Publishers Weekly Starred Review, January 2009

Go! Comi

 Song of the Hanging Sky, Vol. 3
 Toriko Gin 
 ISBN-13 9781605100388, $10.99, Fall 2009
•“For tweens and teens, my top pick would be Toriko Gin’s Song of the Hanging Sky (Go! Comi). This beautifully illustrated series chronicles the relationship between a war-weary soldier and a winged boy…Though there are obvious parallels between Hanging Sky and the long, tortured history of US/Indian relations, the book is more than just an allegory for conflict between imperialists and native peoples; it’s a lovely meditation on friendship, on growing up, and on forging an identity, both as an individual and a member of a group. If this isn’t YALSA bait, I don’t know what is!”— Best graphic novels of 2008, Blog on School Library Journal, http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/540000654/post/710038071.html 

Greystone

 Reflections 2008
 NHL, NHLPA, and Getty Images 
 ISBN-13 9781553653998, $27.00, Fall 2008
•“…this book has 150 or so of the best shots you’d want to see from last season, some from memorable games, some from forgotten games, but all worthy of inclusion. There’s not a bad photo here, not one that’s a bit fuzzy or less than top quality. The photos fill the page, which makes the most of their content and composition…The proceeds benefit Hockey Fights Cancer, which gives you another good reason to get this book.”—New York Times, December 18, 2008, http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/two-minutes-for-booking-hockey-holiday-gift-books/

Grove

 If You Didn’t Bring Jerky….What Did I Just Eat?
 Bill Heavey 
 ISBN-13 9780802143952, $14.00, Fall 2008
•"The art of the story, a casualty of the era of Internet fixation, is a thing of beauty in Bill Heavy's voice. His best 62 yarns with Field & Stream are published in this collection, including "Rut Strategies For the Married Hunter," "Death and Fishing" and "The Art of Lying." One theme that runs through the yarns is the difficulty faced by a suburban outdoorsman who wants to fish and hunt. These make for great out-loud bedtime reads for kids.”—San Francisco Chronicle, local outdoor legend Tom Stienstra recommended If You Didn’t Bring Jerky… as his favorite humorous book of 2008.

Jawbone/Outline

 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists
 Joel McIver 
 ISBN-13 9781906002206, $22.95, Fall 2008 
•“Hot Burritos puts a microscope to the days when Hillman and Parsons were a formidable writing team. In just six months, they knocked off a string of what would become classic country-rock tunes, with Wheels, Christine's Tune, Sin City and My Uncle heading the list. Long-time Burrito fans should appreciate Einerson's detailed look at the final two lineups, which became a red hot live act after the punting of Parsons. The book has received excellent reviews -- Uncut magazine has named it one of the top 10 music books of 2008.”— Edmonton Journal, December 19, 2008, http://www.edmontonjournal.com/book+will+anger+Grampires/1094541/story.html
•“The book itself is very well put together with good language and a good lay out, words broken up every few pages with full-page pictures of many of the guitar slayers. At the back there is also the next 50 guitarists, simply listed. This helps to throw in a few more names that people may wonder why they aren’t in the initial top 100. There is also a list of the top 20 shredders who don’t fall in to the metal category. This book is extensive and highly detailed and should be the starting point of any guitarist who is wishing to learn about the greats of metal.”— AltSounds, December 19, 2008

Jawbone/Outline

 Hot Burritos
 John Einarson with Chris Hillman 
 9781906002169, $19.95, Fall 2008 
•“Hot Burritos puts a microscope to the days when Hillman and Parsons were a formidable writing team. In just six months, they knocked off a string of what would become classic country-rock tunes, with Wheels, Christine's Tune, Sin City and My Uncle heading the list. Long-time Burrito fans should appreciate Einerson's detailed look at the final two lineups, which became a red hot live act after the punting of Parsons. The book has received excellent reviews -- Uncut magazine has named it one of the top 10 music books of 2008.”— Edmonton Journal, December 19, 2008, http://www.edmontonjournal.com/book+will+anger+Grampires/1094541/story.html

Jawbone/Outline

 Million Dollar Les Paul
 Tony Bacon 
 9781906002145, $19.95, Fall 2008
•“Who are the musicians who play these hallowed instruments and who are the collectors who’ll pay hundreds of thousands for them? And is there actually a one million dollar Les Paul? Through a series of interviews with players, collectors, guitar-makers, dealers, and others, leading guitar historian Tony Bacon mulled over these questions, and, in Million Dollar Les Paul, he offers some answers. This is a unique book, combining some fine investigative journalism, very interesting music history, and a dash of guitar geekiness in a mystical quest to uncover the secrets of this hidden world of musical instruments– a world where science and superstition meet, and where the dusty case under the bed just might turn out to hold the guitar equivalent of the Holy Grail.”— SoHo Journal, December 18, 2008

Jawbone/Outline

 So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
 Christopher Hjort with Joel McMichael 
 ISBN-13 9781906002152, $29.95, Fall 2008
•“Now, The Byrds story is unravelled, as it happened, day-by-day, in So You Want To Be A Rock ‘n’ Roll Star. From the band’s formation and breakthrough hit in 1965 to the brief reunion of the original line-up in 1972/1973, this book is the most compelling and complete account of The Byrds ever published. Drawing on hundreds of lost and previously undiscovered sources, not to mention a wealth of previously unseen photos, it is a gripping chronicle of the life and times of this seminal band. This is really one of the finest books ever compiled on a rock band. It’s extraordinarily well-designed and is also laid out in a calendar format, which makes it very easy to read. The design and fonts used hold your interest as much as the smart writing does. Author Christopher Hjort is not only a well respected rock historian and author of the great Strange Brew: Eric Clapton & The British Blues Boom 1965-1970, but his love and knowledge of graphic design and typography make this already excellent book a little more special. Well done!”—SoHo Journal, December 18, 2008
•“It is an extraordinary book. Every song, every album, every show, every member change - everything is covered. The world needs a statistician and an interpreter of these facts. Hjort is that person. We're lucky he's around.”—Curled Up with a Good Book, January 2009, http://www.curledup.com/starbyrd.htm

Key Porter Books, Fenn Publishing

 Honoured Canadiens
 Andrew Podnieks with the Hockey Hall of Fame 
 ISBN-13 9781551683409, $40.00, Fall 2008 
•“One of the many books celebrating the Canadiens’ 100th Anniversary season, this one focuses on the 54 players, coaches and builders who are in the Hockey Hall of Fame, listed by year of induction, starting with Howie Morenz and Georges Vezina in 1945 to Patrick Roy in 2006. The players roster includes Habs lifers like Jean Beliveau and the Richard brothers as well as players whose fame was achieved either before or after they pulled on the bleu, blanc et rouge sweater, like Rod Langway and Denis Savard. Regardless, its an unparalleled collection of talent that no club in N.H.L. history has been able to match. There are many fine photos in this book…Still this is a must have for the Habs fan on your shopping list.—New York Times, December 18, 2008, http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/two-minutes-for-booking-hockey-holiday-gift-books/

Key Porter Books, Fenn Publishing

 St. Michael’s College
 Kevin Shea 
 ISBN-13 9781551683485, $, Season 
•“Canadians, especially those in Ontario, know St. Mike’s as the top school in Canada for producing N.H.L.’ers, 184 thus far…this is expertly researched and documented and well illustrated, giving readers a first glimpse into the careers of some of the game’s legendary names, like Ted Lindsay, Tim Horton, Gerry Cheevers, Dave Keon, Frank Mahovlich and Joe Primeau. And if St. Mike’s is the Notre Dame of hockey, Father David Bauer is the Knute Rockne. Bauer’s story is here too. So is Lloyd Percival’s, one of the unsung heroes of the modern game whose “Hockey Handbook” was devoured by the early Soviet teams as a guide to building their program.”—New York Times, December 18, 2008, http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/two-minutes-for-booking-hockey-holiday-gift-books/

Key Porter

 No Gym Required
 Jennifer Cohen 
 ISBN-13 9781554701100, $19.95, Winter 2009
•Focus of Fitness Insert—LA Times, January 5, 2009
•Fitness Expert on Blog—Seventeen Magazine, January 2009
•Interview—LA Times, January 5, 2009
 

Maple Tree Press

 Inuksuk Journey 
 Mary Wallace 
 ISBN-13 9781897349267, $24.95, Fall 2008
•“Nunavut, an Arctic territory in northern Canada, is a cold, open space where inuksuk, piles of stone in the shape of a person used to ‘mark a family home, welcome guests, guide travelers, and ensure safe passage,’ are commonly found. Wallace has developed a passion for these ancient messengers, and here she presents a journal of her weeklong trek to Inuksugassait, a place where countless numbers of the stone markers stand. The author expresses awe and respect as she connects with the land. What appeared to be a barren white expanse on day one is soon revealed to be a sacred space that has provided for the people there for thousands of years. Wallace includes personal photos, sketches, and comments that give readers an intimate portrait of life in this place. Over a dozen vibrant oil paintings depicting scenes from her journey are scattered throughout. She relates the necessity of hunting, and tells how a seal can provide clothing, food, and oil for an entire family. Polar bears, caribou, and whales are among the wildlife spotted on the journey. Readers will be fascinated by this firsthand account of true adventure.”—School Library Journal, January 20009

Milkweed

 Driftless
 David Rhodes
 9781571310590, $24.00, Fall 2008
•Author Piece—New York Times Op-Ed Section, December 25, 2008, http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/25/opinion/25rhodes.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1

Owners Manual Press

 Strategy 360
 Randall Bell 
 ISBN-13 9781933969169, $21.95, Winter 2009 
•Interview—Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot 
•Interview—Catch Your Limit Consulting, Florida

Simply Read

 The Red Shoes
 Eleri Glass, Illustrated by Ashley Spires 
 ISBN-13 9781894965781, $16.95, Winter 2009 
•“Shopping for shoes, a little girl knows that her mother will pick the practical, very dull, lace-ups. Even the palette that Spires uses is dark and drab, and the child's body language screams disappointment. But when she gets to the store, she sees the most wonderful pair of red shoes and wants them more than anything. ‘The red shoes are happy apples, waiting to be picked,’ the text reads. But moms don't tend to give in easily, and the youngster tries on dreary shoe after shoe after shoe. In the end, the bored clerk brings out the red shoes and the girl virtually flies through the air with delight. Mother and daughter have a special moment at tucking-in time, and readers see the little girl with the red shoes sticking out from under the covers. This sweet story will appeal to little girls who count shoes as something very important indeed.”—School Library Journal, January 2009


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Regional Publicity 

CA

McSweeneys

 Maps and Legends
 Michael Chabon 
 ISBN-13 9781932416893, $24.00, Spring 2008
•Interview—East Bay Express, December 31, 2008, http://www.eastbayexpress.com/artsculture/taking_the_funnies_seriously/Content?oid=894141
•Event— Berkeley Repertory Theatre with San Francisco Chronicle columnist Jon Carroll, January 5, 2009

FL

Jawbone/Outline

 Riot on Sunset Strip
 Domenic Priore 
 9781906002046, $29.95, Spring 2007 
•“With a die-hard record collector geek's eye, Domenic Priore's exhaustively researched and annotated tome tells the history of the location, bands, and audiences that came together just at the right time to make a huge impact on pop culture between 1965-1967.”— New Times Broward-Palm Beach, The Best Music Gifts of 2008, December 17, 2008

NY

Jawbone/Outline

 Beatles for Sale
 John Blaney 
 ISBN-13 9781906002091, $18.95, Spring 2008
•Gift Guide 2008—Metroland, http://www.metroland.net/guides/2008_giftguide/books.html

Jawbone/Outline

 Bowie in Berlin
 Thomas Jerome Seabrook 
 ISBN-13 9781906002084, $19.95, Spring 2009 
•Gift Guide 2008—Metroland, http://www.metroland.net/guides/2008_giftguide/books.html

Jawbone/Outline

 Hot Burritos
 John Einarson with Chris Hillman 
 9781906002169, $19.95, Fall 2008 
•Gift Guide 2008—Metroland, http://www.metroland.net/guides/2008_giftguide/books.html

Jawbone/Outline

 So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
 Christopher Hjort with Joel McMichael 
 ISBN-13 9781906002152, $29.95, Fall 2008
•Gift Guide 2008—Metroland, http://www.metroland.net/guides/2008_giftguide/books.html

RI

Counterpoint

 How the Dead Dream
 Lydia Millet 
 ISBN-13 9781593761844, $24.00, Fall 2007 
•“The storyline suggests the novel is about a culture of misplaced selfishness that is searching for a way out of its anomie; but it is much more about the notion of extinction — how by living as the center of our own species, we are always on the verge of extinction.”—Reviewers pick their favorites from 2008, Providence Journal, December 28, 2008, http://www.projo.com/books/content/BOOK-2008-FAVORITES_12-28-08_D1CM7C3_v29.efc5b5.html

Grove

Yesterday’s Weather
Anne Enright 
ISBN-13 9780802118745, $24.00, Fall 2008
•“Thirty-one stories that take us into dozens of ordinary yet complex lives, and then challenge us to see ourselves within them. Enright’s deft sentences often contain a simplicity that is bonded by an amalgamation of irony, honesty and humor.” —Reviewers pick their favorites from 2008, Providence Journal, December 28, 2008, http://www.projo.com/books/content/BOOK-2008-FAVORITES_12-28-08_D1CM7C3_v29.efc5b5.html

Soft Skull Press

 Black Flies
 Shannon Burke 
 ISBN-13 9781593761912, $14.95, Spring 2008
•“A novel about paramedics in Harlem in the mid-1990s. Both raw and matter-of-fact, where the disturbing becomes the routine, and the line between normal and abnormal slowly dissolves.”— Reviewers pick their favorites from 2008, Providence Journal, December 28, 2008, http://www.projo.com/books/content/BOOK-2008-FAVORITES_12-28-08_D1CM7C3_v29.efc5b5.html

Tin House

 November 22, 1963
 Adam Braver 
 ISBN-13 9780980243628, $14.95, Fall 2008 
•“A fascinating, intricately researched novel about that terrible day, as it must have seemed to the president’s shocked young widow.”—Reviewers pick their favorites from 2008, Providence Journal, December 28, 2008, http://www.projo.com/books/content/BOOK-2008-FAVORITES_12-28-08_D1CM7C3_v29.efc5b5.html

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