Titles in this preview are published in September


stories and aphorisms, “guaranteed to touch your heart, kickstart your brain and leave you in stitches”. Publication coincides with a huge book tour.


James Norbury A Beautiful World Michael Joseph, 25th, £18.99, HB, 9780241757529


In this fifth illustrated book by author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, the two friends return to undertake a poignant journey in search of beauty in the here and now, taking a closer look at the world around us.


Language, literature & mythology


Clem Bastow, Jo Case (eds) Someone Like Me: An Anthology of Non- Fiction by Autistic Writers


Verve, 25th, £12.99, PB, 9780857309266


Taking in the work of writers including Naoise Dolan, Julie Farrell and Erin Riley, an “expansive, own voices” collection of creative non-fiction, memoir, graphic storytelling and more from autistic,


gender-diverse and women writers.


Gyles Brandreth Somewhere, A Boy and a Bear


Michael Joseph, 25th, £25, HB, 9780241582541


Celebrating Pooh’s 100th birthday, Brandreth – a long-time AA Milne devotee – explores the phenomenon that was Winnie-the-Pooh and tells the story of his creator who was a playwright, crime writer, poet, polemicist and humourist.


Eli Burnstein Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties and Subtle Shades of Meaning


Profile, 5th, £14.99, HB, 9781805227229


Swamp or bog? Guilt or shame? Clementine or tangerine? Are we choosing our words, not only with care but with any degree of accuracy? I love the sound of this illustrated guide that explores the terms we tend to collapse, confuse or conflate.


Clare Carlisle Transcendence for Beginners


Fitzcarraldo, 11th, £12.99, PB, 9781804271957


The professor of philosophy author examines life writing and philosophy across both European and Indian traditions, exploring questions of childhood and morality, art and religion, beauty and loss. The result is a “philosophy of the heart” in which she enquires what one human existence can reveal, and how writing can “transmit its truth”.


Lee Child Reacher: The Stories Behind the Stories


Bantam, 9th, £16.99, HB, 9780857508744


From scribbling his debut Killing Floor in pencil (the stub of which he still owns) to taking a step back with Blue Moon, this first autobiographical collection from the Jack Reacher creator contains 24 personal reflections on his life and work.


Melanie Clegg Japanese Myths Illustrated


Amber, 14th, £29.99, HB, 9781838865870


Presented in traditional Chinese binding, this illustrated gift book explores the mythology of Japan, embracing Shinto and Buddhist traditions,


as well as agriculture- based folk religion.


Katie da Cunha Lewin The Writer’s Room: The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love


Elliott & Thompson, 11th, £16.99, HB, 9781783969098


What is it that so fascinates us about the places where writers work and live. From Virginia Woolf’s garden room at Monk’s House to Sigmund Freud’s study and its famous couch and Maya Angelou’s hotel rooms, I much enjoyed this alluring exploration of the creative spaces that have shaped the works of notable writers.


Owen Davies, Ceri Houlbrook Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present


Manchester UP, 23rd, £20, HB, 9781526180384


Written by two leading experts, this is billed as the definitive guide to British folklore; containing a wealth of information on topics including seasonal rituals, legends about ghosts, fairies and UFOs, as well as material on digital folklore and social media,


including internet “trolls” and creepypasta.


Susie Dent Words for Life: To Boost Every Day of the Year


John Murray, 11th, £16.99, HB, 9781399820653


From 23 Scottish words to define rain, to Dent’s campaign to bring back the lost positives of English (“be gorm not gormless”), this latest language book from the author and resident Countdown expert contains 365 “verbal vitamin shots” to make every day better.


Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns Old Songs: Stories of Love and Death from Traditional Ballads


Quercus, 25th, £25, HB, 978-1529438741


From Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight meeting in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, to the Lambton Worm curling around a Durham hill, this latest book from Jeffs, and illustrated by Burns, takes a journey through the traditional ballads of Britain and features 10 eerie and enchanting folkloric tales. The audiobook will feature sung versions of the ballads.


Prestel Publishing & Wiley: New Distribution Announcement


Prestel Publishing is pleased to announce a change in its distribution arrangements. Wiley Distribution will become exclusive distributor for the UK and EMEA providing customer service, distribution and credit control functions for Prestel Publishing’s print portfolio.


With effect from 1st July 2025, Wiley Distribution will begin servicing Prestel publishing product, previously distributed by Grantham Book Services. All enquiries from this date related to product information, availability and ordering should be through the Wiley Customer Service – Books team at:


European Distribution Centre, New Era Estate, Oldlands Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO22 9NQ, UK


Email: prestel.csd@wiley.com Phone: +44 (0) 1243 843291


If you have any queries, please contact Prestel Publishing: Email: sales@prestel-uk.co.uk


Backorders held at Grantham Book Services will be transferred to Wiley. Authorized returns relating to orders placed prior to 30th June 2025 should be sent to Grantham Book Services by 16th September to allow time for processing. No returns will be accepted by Grantham Book Services after this date. After this period only those returns invoiced by Wiley on behalf of Prestel Publishing will be credited in accordance with Prestel Publishing’s returns policy.


‘Ever since my first job in publishing, when The Bookseller used to publish distributor league tables, Wiley were always first in class, the benchmark, primus inter pares. It is a career-long held dream-come-true to finally have them as our partner in fulfilment.’ – Andrew Hansen, Vice President, Prestel Publishing


‘Wiley Distribution is thrilled to welcome Prestel as our latest distribution client. Prestel Publishing is a leading illustrated book publisher and highly respected in its field, Wiley are impressed by their portfolio of content and the synergies within our business. We look forward to what we expect to be a successful partnership for many years to come.’ – Mark Vandeven, Sr. Director, Global Supply Chain, Wiley Distribution


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