OCTOBER 2011 HARDCOVER
Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir
John Paul Stevens
978-0-316-19980-3, $24.99
When he resigned last June, Justice Stevens was the third longest serving Justice in American history (1975-2010)—only Justice William O. Douglas, whom Stevens succeeded, and Stephen Field have served on the Court for a longer time.
In Five Chiefs, Justice Stevens captures the inner workings of the Supreme Court via his personal experiences with the five Chief Justices—Fred Vinson, Earl Warren, Warren Burger, William Rehnquist, and John Roberts—that he interacted with. He reminisces of being a law clerk during Vinson’s tenure; a practicing lawyer for Warren; a circuit judge and junior justice for Burger; a contemporary colleague of Rehnquist; and a colleague of current Chief Justice John Roberts. Along the way, he will discuss his views of some the most significant cases that have been decided by the Court from Vinson, who became Chief Justice in 1946 when Truman was President, to Roberts, who became Chief Justice in 2005.
Packed with interesting anecdotes and stories about the Court, Five Chiefs is an unprecedented and historically significant look at the highest court in the United States.
About the author: John Paul Stevens served as a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit from 1970-1975. President Ford nominated him as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and he took his seat December 19, 1975. Justice Stevens retired from the Supreme Court on June 29, 2010.
Publicity tour: Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Publicity contact: Liz Garriga, elizabeth.garriga@hbgusa.com.
OCTOBER 2011 HARDCOVER
The Christmas Wedding
James Patterson and Richard DiLallo
978-0-316-09739-0, $25.99
A heartwarming holiday love story about the unstoppable power of family and marriage.
The tree is decorated, the cookies are baked, and the packages are wrapped, but the biggest celebration this Christmas is Gaby Summerhill’s wedding. Since her husband died five years ago, Gaby’s children have drifted apart, each one preoccupied by the turbulence in their own lives. They haven’t celebrated Christmas together since their father’s death, but when Gaby announces that she’s getting married—and that the groom will remain a secret until the wedding day—she may finally be able to bring them home for the holidays.
But the wedding isn’t Gaby’s only surprise—she has one more gift for her children, and it could change all their lives forever. With deeply affecting characters and the emotional twists of a James Patterson thriller, The Christmas Wedding is a fresh look at family and the magic of the season.
About the Author: James Patterson has had 43 New York Times hardcover #1 bestselling novels and more than 210 million copies of James Patterson’s novels have been sold worldwide.
Richard DiLallo is a former advertising creative director and lives in Manhattan.
Publicity Contact: Sabrina Callahan, sabrina.callahan@hbgusa.com
OCTOBER 2011 HARDCOVER
West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life
Jerry West and Jonathan Coleman
978-0-316-05349-5, $27.99
One of the greatest basketball players of all time tells—with relentless honesty—the incredible story of his life.
He is one of basketball’s towering figures: “Mr. Clutch,” who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers’ resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring “Showtime” to Los Angeles, creating a championship winning force that continues to this day.
Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story—from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.
About the Author: Jerry West has been an Olympic Gold Medalist, NBA All-Star, NBA champion, coach, general manager and executive vice president of the Los Angeles Lakers and president of the Memphis Grizzlies. He lives in California and West Virginia.
Jonathan Coleman lives in Charlottesville and is the bestselling author of At Mother’s Request, Exit The Rainmaker, and Long Way to Go.
Publicity Contact: Michelle Aielli, michelle.aielli@hbgusa.com
OCTOBER 2011 HARDCOVER
The White House
The President’s Home in Photographs and History
Vicki Goldberg in cooperation with The White House Historical Association
978-0-316-09130-5, $35.00
A fascinating visual compendium on the White House and its residents, from its construction up to the present day.
The White House covers every aspect of White House life over the past 200 years. Witness multiple refurbishments to the house, media coverage and popular photography of the White House, and photos of its illustrious inhabitants, visitors, and even pets and illustrations.
Accompanying the photographs is an incisive, informative text by renowned critic Vicki Goldberg. A rich visual history and a beautiful gift book, The White House is a must for photography and history buffs alike.
About the Author: Vicki Goldberg is a leading voice in the field of photography criticism, and she was a photography columnist for the New York Times for 13 years. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Publicity Contact: Liz Garriga, elizabeth.garriga@hbgusa.com
OCTOBER 2011 HARDCOVER
The Outlaw Album: Stories
Daniel Woodrell
978-0-316-05756-1, $24.99
The author of the celebrated novel Winter’s Bone—which became an Academy Award nominated film—brings us 12 timeless tales of those on the fringes of society.
Daniel Woodrell is able to lend uncanny logic to harsh, even criminal behavior in his wrenching first collection of short fiction. Desperation—both material and psychological—motivates his characters. A husband cruelly avenges the murder of his wife’s pet; an injured rapist is cared for by a young girl, until she reaches her breaking point; and a disturbed veteran of Iraq is murdered for his erratic behavior.
There is also the tenderness and loyalty of the vulnerable in these stories—between spouses, parents and children, siblings, and comrades in arms—which brings the troubled, sorely tested cast of characters to vivid, relatable life. And, as ever, “the music coming from Woodrell’s banjo cannot be confused with the sounds of any other writer”
(Donald Harington, Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Publicity Tour: Austin, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Kansas City.
About the Author: Daniel Woodrell lives in the Ozarks near the Arkansas line with his wife, Katie Estill.
Publicity Contact: Sabrina Callahan, sabrina.callahan@hbgusa.com
OCTOBER 2011 HARDCOVER
See Mix Drink: A Refreshingly Simple Guide to Crafting the World’s Most Popular Cocktails
Brian D. Murphy
978-0-316-17671-2, $14.99
The ingenious new cocktail guide that uses infographics to show you how to make 100 favorite mixed drinks.
Jonesing for a Manhattan or a Mint Julep? At-home mixologists demand sophisticated cocktails, but without a lot of fuss. See Mix Drink marries appealing infographics with pie-chart recipes to make mixed drinks intuitive and fun. It falls within a format and genre that, when it works, works extremely well. The fresh, inviting approach of See Mix Drink will lure the new generation of drinkers who demand clean, visually striking, and easily understandable graphics. A great gift book for dads and grads.
About the Author: Brian D. Murphy’s favorite mixed drink is the Old Fashioned, having been inspired to try it after watching Mad Men. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife Nicole and their three pets Kate, MeowMeow, and Maya.
Publicity Contact: Carolyn O’Keefe, carolyn.okeefe@hbgusa.com
OCTOBER 2011 HARDCOVER
The Lost Photographs of Captain Scott: Unseen Images from the Legendary Antarctic Expedition
David M. Wilson
978-0-316-17850-1, $35.00
The historic publication of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s own long-lost photographs, 100 years after his team’s legendary journey to the South Pole.
The legend of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, icon of fortitude and courage, who perished with his fellow explorers on their return from the South Pole in March 1912, is an enduring one. However, many do not know that throughout his journey, in the face of extreme climactic conditions and technical challenges, Scott used a camera to capture breathtaking polar panoramas, geographical and geological scenes, and action photographs of the explorers and their animals, remarkable for their technical skill as well as for their poignancy. Lost, fought over, neglected, and finally resurrected, Scott’s final photographs are collected together here for the first time: a humbling testament to the last great expedition of the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration.
About the Author: David M. Wilson, a highly respected polar historian who regularly lectures on exploration history, is a great nephew of Dr. Edward Wilson, who died with Captain Scott and his party. He lives in Cambridge, England.
Publicity Contact: Theresa Giacopasi, theresa.giacopasi@hbgusa.com
