This preview highlights titles to be published in October
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into a film for release in the autumn.
shock and awe the deep- est music nerd, and work as a heady gateway drug for the uninitiated”.
Mark Salisbury No Time to Die:
The Making of the Film Titan, 12th, HB, £39.99, 9781789093599 Illustrated coffee table companion to the 25th official James Bond film, due to be released in the UK on 8th October.
Mark Salisbury The Insider’s Guide to Inside No 9 Hodder Studio, 28th, HB, £25, 9781529351262 This complete show- by-show guide to the award-winning BBC TV series provides a behind- the-scenes tour, and aims to give fans access to the minds and imaginations of creators Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton; from the genesis of the idea through to the scripting, casting, design, costume and production.
Kelefa Sanneh Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres Canongate, 7th, HB, £20, 9781838855932 Taking in his own adoles- cence, when his allegiance was to punk rock, and his work as a critic of music and culture at the New York Times and the New Yorker, this is Sanneh’s “deep, rigorous and celebratory” study of how our popular music unites and divides us. “A book to
Biography & memoirs
Joanna Lumley A Queen for All Seasons: A Celebration of Our One
and Only Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee Hodder, 28th, HB, £20, 9781529375923
Published ahead of Her Majesty’s platinum jubilee in 2022, this is a “sparkling celebration” of Queen Elizabeth II, and a “percep- tive, touching and engaging tribute”. It presents first-hand writings and
insights about the Queen and snapshots of key moments in her 70-year reign, along with perspec- tives on her private passions and interests, to form “a vibrant portrait of the woman herself and the extraordinary role she plays”. It’s all edited and introduced by “her biggest fan”, actress and activist Joanna Lumley.
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Shea Serrano & Arturo Torres Hip-Hop (And Other Things) Hodder Studio, 5th, HB, £20, 9781529388473 This celebration of hip-hop “combines the smooth hipness of Tribe Called Quest, the hellfire of DMX (RIP), the quirky brilliance of Missy Elliot and the sheer unstoppa- ble flow of Jay-Z into one enlightened companion of hip-hop greatness”.
Cowboy” as well as writer, photographer and artist.
Food & drink
food producers in this celebration of the food and drink of the region, from wild venison and artisan cheeses to beer, gin and whisky.
Hogwarts House pizzas, Ollivander’s Asparagus Wands, Daily Prophet Wrapped DIY Wizarding Crackers… This official book has instructions for six different Harry Potter- themed parties, including invites, décor, activities, party food and more.
Rachel Allen Soup, Broth, Bread Michael Joseph, 21st, HB, £22, 9780241486290 The popular Irish chef with a collection of heart- warming soup recipes which also includes instructions for making breads, garnishes and stocks, along with a wealth of tips on equip- ment, batch cooking, freezing and presentation.
Nikki Sixx The First 21 Constable, 5th, HB, £20, 9781408716113 The author, rock ’n’ roll star and founding member of Mötley Crue chronicles his story: in short, how irrepressible Idaho farmboy Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx, took a Greyhound to Hollywood and founded a revolutionary rock group.
Katya Tylevich Gus Van Sant:
The Art of Making Movies Laurence King, 21st, HB, £20, 9781913947477 Billed as the first book to talk about the creative process of Gus Van Sant, the film director behind such movies as “Good Will Hunting” and “Drugstore
Tim Anderson Your Home Izakaya: Fun and Simple Recipes Inspired by the Drinking- and-Dining Dens of Japan Hardie Grant, 14th, HB, £25, 9781784883850 Izakaya began as sake stores that allowed customers to drink on the premises and later started to serve food as well. Inspired by the concept, the Masterchef champion and Japanese food specialist suggests more than 80 recipes for simple recipes, “bound to impress at any dinner party”.
Ghillie Basan A Taste of the Highlands Birlinn, 7th, HB, £20, 9781780277424 Journeying through the Highlands of Scotland, Basan visits farmers, fish- ermen, distillers and local
Lucy Brazier Christmas at River Cottage Bloomsbury, 14th, HB, £20, 9781408873564 With recipes designed to take you from the autumn equinox through advent and Christmas and merrily into the New Year, this festive cookbook from River Cottage includes everything from chutneys, sauces and cordials to recipes for Christmas cake, roast turkey and all the trimmings—and ingenious ways to reinvent your leftovers.
Ian Buxton
Gin: The Ultimate Companion: The Essential Guide to Flavours, Brands, Cocktails, Tonics and More Birlinn, 7th, PB, £14.99, 9781780277530 Buxton is a leading writer on spirits: this latest book includes details of gin distilleries and craft artisans, tasting notes and tips on the must-try latest brands, as well as for established classics and long-standing favourites.
Jennifer Carroll Harry Potter: Festivities & Feasts Titan, 12th, HB, £24.99, 9781789098785
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Biography & memoirs
Evanna Lynch The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting:
The Glory and Tragedy of Growing Up Headline, 14th, HB, £20, 9781472283016
Actress and vegan activist Lynch has long been seen as a role model for people recovering from anorexia and the story of her casting as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films has taken on almost mythic
proportions. In this compelling memoir, with a “startlingly accomplished voice”, she delves into the very heart of a woman’s relationship with her own body, in an account of the “battle between perfec- tion and creativity”. She contributed an essay to anthology Feminists Don’t Wear Pink, edited by Scarlett Curtis, and this sounds pretty powerful.
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Claridge’s The Cocktail Book Mitchell Beazley, 14th, HB, £25, 9781784728007 From a Champagne Cobbler to a Singapore Sling and a Silver Bullet Martini, a collection of 350 recipes for classic cock- tails, “original creations and modern libations”, from the legendary London five-star hotel.
which define home for the four million-plus people of Filipino descent in the US, and also the diaspora beyond.
Anja Dunk Advent: Festive German Bakes to Celebrate the Coming of Christmas Quadrille, 14th, HB, £25, 9781787137264 Claiming to be the only comprehensive advent baking book on the market, this festively packaged book contains traditional German reci- pes for jam-filled ginger hearts, marzipan-filled stollen, edible Christmas tree decorations and more. Illustrated with the author’s own linocuts.
Gennaro Contaldo Gennaro’s Limoni: Vibrant Italian Recipes Celebrating the Lemon Pavilion, 14th, HB, £20, 9781911663188 From ravioli with ricotta, lemon and mint to coffee and lemon semifreddo, a wealth of recipes that pay homage to the lemon. “Gennaro’s most inspira- tional book to date”, says Pavilion.
Angela Dimayunga & Ligaya Mishan Filipinx: Heritage Recipes From the Diaspora Abrams, 28th, HB, £28.99, 9781419750380 In her debut cookbook, US chef Dimayunga offers 100 recipes, many of
Rohit Ghai Tarkari Kyle, 14th, HB, £25, 9780857839329 Ghai was the first Indian chef to win a Michelin star, for his cooking at London restaurant Jamavar. His first cookbook majors on innovative vegetarian and vegan Indian dishes, and pays homage to the food his parents ate (tarkari means vegetable in Urdu).
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