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Happy Spring!
While most of the country has sprung an hour ahead to daylight saving time, now it's time to think ahead to 2007, at least for calendars.
Our 2007 collection of State and Specialty calendars begins arriving next month and now is a great time to pre-order. The overwhelmingly positive feedback and much higher sales from last year's calendars convinced us that the new look--brand-new design, larger trim size, updated grid, and $12.99 retail price--was the right move. The 2007 line will continue these features as well as the best collection of stunning images from some of the country’s top photographers. The quality of the photos and the entire package make our calendars more than just organizational tools, but works of art for any season.
Also arriving soon are additions to our new popular Portrait of a State and City series. These affordable, quality hardbound books showcase the best photographs of a place. They are picture-perfect souvenir books for travelers.
Below are some highlights of April happenings, including Wordstock—Portland’s Annual Festival of the Book.
We hope you all enjoy the return of the sun and warmth this spring. As always, we appreciate your continued interest and support!
Regards,
Mike Jones
Dir. Of Sales and Marketing
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SAID WHAT? – Quotes, happenings and awards from folks in the media
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- Iditarod Glory (Graphic Arts Books, HB 1-55868-911-7) – Mentioned in the February 21st issue of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
Reviewed in the March 5th issue of the Frontiersman. “The new book is as stunning as one familiar with Schultz’s talent would expect.” —Casey Ressler.
Reviewed in the March 5th issue of the Alaska Journal of Commerce. “. . . celebrating the spirit of the men and women who run the race, and the thousands of volunteers who make it possible.”
Reviewed by Mik Mitchell of KENI-AM in Anchorage, Alaska, on March 8th. “Iditarod Glory explodes the misconceptions of the “Last Great Race” in a well-written expose that is a must-have for true lovers of dog mushing.”
Reviewed by freelance writer Terri Schlichenmeyer. “If you’re addicted to the Iditarod or if you’ve ever looked at your canine buddy with an eye toward mushing, look for Iditarod Glory. You’ll find that it’s a doggone fascinating book.” Terri’s review will run in the following publications: Alpena News, Anderson Daily Herald, Capital City Weekly, Dunkirk Observer, Eagle-Tribune, Eatonville Dispatch, Enumclaw Courier Herald, Fayetteville Free Weekly, Gloucester Daily Times, Gloucester Journal, Graffiti, Kenosha Daily News, Lansing State Journal, Meadville Tribune, Springfield News, Taxi News, Uniontown Herald Standard, and Vail Trail.
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The Least of These (WestWinds Press®, SB 1-55868-860-9) – Winner of the 2005 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award™ in the Non-Fiction, Humane Heroes category. A total of fourteen books have been awarded The ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award™ and Honor™ this year. All of these books were selected for their outstanding ability to teach young readers a new way to care for the animals and natural resources that we all share. The ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award™ and Honors™ will be presented during a reception at the American Library Association Conference in New Orleans, LA (June 22-28, 2006). Congratulations to Joan Harris!
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One Tough Mother: Success in Life, Business, and Apple Pies (WestWinds Press®, HB
1-55868-908-7) – Author Gert Boyle was named one of the “7 Most Outstanding Women in the World” by the Hong Kong Economic Times on March 8th.
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Recess at 20 Below (Alaska Northwest Books®, HB 0-88240-604-3, SB 0-88240-609-4) – Author Cindy Aillaud was interviewed in the March 16th issue of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner by Janet Boyer.
Reviewed by Forbes.com Book Club. “This is a great book for children because it’s written from a child’s perspective on playing outside even when it’s 20 below zero! The pictures are so charming and the details in the story are wonderful. Such a great book with teacher’s guides available!
Recess at 20 Below was selected as a Notable Book from the International Reading Association Children’s Book Awards in the Primary/Non-Fiction Category. Congratulations to Cindy Aillaud!
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Running with Champions (Alaska Northwest Books®, SB 0-88240-616-7) – Lisa Frederic’s new book was excerpted in the March 2nd-8th issue of the Anchorage Press.
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Salmon: Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series (WestWinds Press®, SB 1-55868-861-7) – Reviewed in the March 19th issue of the Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg, Virginia. “Cynthia Nims’ Salmon is a rare find: a thoroughly entertaining and useful cookbook.” —Charles Borst.
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The Storytellers’ Club (Alaska Northwest Books®, HB 0-88240-607-8) – Reviewed in the April issue of School Library Journal. “Hailed as The Joy Luck Club of the Arctic, this novel captures the world of the Inupiaq of Alaska.” —Chris Kahn.
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Ten Rowdy Ravens (Alaska Northwest Books®, HB 0-88240-606-X, SB 0-88240-610-8) – Featured in the Winter 2006 issue of American Wildlands.
Reviewed in the Spring 2006 issue of Alaska Women Speak. “At first appearance Ten Rowdy Ravens looks to be a story for the pre-school crowd, but the text and pictures reach out to all ages. After the treat of the great illustrations, those stories about ravens in Southeast Alaska- uh, “take the cake”, pun intended.” —Carole Mercer.
Reviewed in the March 2006 issue of The Old Schoolhouse. “Some clever wording and rowdy birds combine to make feathers fly. Fans of bold and busy illustrations will applaud the illustrator’s ability to capture raven activity.” —Marla G. Nowak.
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– Author events, tours and shows |
AUTHORS & BOOKS
- David Muench – Our National Parks – Photographer continues his tour around the west signing his new book at Big Bend National Park, Texas, during his photography seminar from April 21-26.
- Laurie Tye – The Animal in Me – Author will sign her book at Barnes and Noble in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 8th at 11 a.m. and at Images of Nature Gallery in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 8th at 1 p.m.
SHOWS
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- Wordstock- Portland’s Annual Festival of the Book– Portland, OR- Oregon Convention Center, April 21-23, 2006 www.wordstockfestival.com
| COMING SOON TO A BOOKSHELF NEAR YOU – New releases |
For spring 2006, here are some of our first picks! Call us anytime to order any of these titles. We’ll have everything from cooking to kids, and autobiographies to coffee-table works of art. Enjoy!
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Washington: Portrait of a State
Photography by John Marshall
Graphic Arts Books
Hardbound, 1-55868-921-4, $14.95
From the hush of an old-growth forest to the hiss of wheat fields whipped by the wind, Washington: Portrait of a State stimulates the senses with radiant images from photographer John Marshall.
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Chicago: Portrait of a City
Photography by Various Contributors
Graphic Arts Books
Hardbound, 1-55868-951-6, $14.95
Award-winning photographers have combined their talents in this photographic tour de force. The book features many Chicago icons including Sears Tower, Buckingham Fountain, Wrigley Field, the Brookfield Zoo, and Lake Michigan.
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Alaska: Portrait of a State
Photography by Various Contributors
Graphic Arts Books
Hardbound, 1-55868-952-4, $14.95
This visual tour of the vast state of Alaska showcases the best this land of the Midnight Sun has to offer. The combined work of notable wildlife and landscape photographers invites you to see Denali, Anchorage, Mendenhall Glacier, totem poles, ice fishing, dog sledding, subsistence whaling, and much more.
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