Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 116)

104 Bookstand The latest releases in gift books GIN THE MOOD PUBLISHED BY DOG ‘N’ BONE RRP: £7.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781912983025 With 50 gin-based cocktail recipes from classics to contemporary twists – this is a must-have for anyone Gin the Mood for a good time – pardon the pun. There’s never not a good time to enjoy a gin cocktail, whether it’s a restorative Corpse Reviver to shake off the hangover, a perfectly mixed G&T to sip at a leisurely lunch, a pre-prandial Negroni to whet the appetite, or a bone-dry Martini to enjoy as a night-cap. Gin the Mood showcases some of the most superlative examples – it’s a celebration of the gin cocktail in its myriad forms. From classics to cutting-edge concoctions, the 50 examples proffered here are must-tries for any self-respecting ginthusiast. Are you sitting comfortably? Then let us drink gin. For more information visit rylandpeters.com THE ART PUZZLE BOOK BY SUSIE HODGE AND DR GARETH MOORE RRP: £14.99 Format: Hardback & Ebook ISBN: 9780711248168 From the esteemed art historian Susie Hodge and leading puzzle author Dr Gareth Moore comes an innovative, fun and interactive introduction to art. This book will take readers on a journey through art history, from ancient Egypt to ‘80s New York via 36 iconic works of art. The Art Puzzle Book introduces the reader to each featured work of art and the artist who created it to encourage a closer examination of the artwork and help readers to look at art in a new way. Find hidden flowers in Botticelli’s Primavera , Flemish proverbs in Bruegel’s Netherlandish Proverbsto or reassemble Mondrian’s Composition with Large Red Plane, Yellow, Black, Grey and Blue. Susie Hodge is an art historian, author and artist with over 150 books published, mainly on art and design history and practical art and history. Dr Gareth Moore is the author of 200 puzzle and brain-teasing titles for both children and adults, selling more than five million copies in the UK alone and have been published in more than 25 different languages. For more information visit quartoknows.com JUDITH KERR (THE ILLUSTRATORS SERIES) BY JOANA CAREY RRP: £18.95 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780500519950 A thoughtful and intimate portrait, this book is not only a celebration of Judith Kerr’s classic work but also a record of the hard work, development and serious intent behind it. Referencing Kerr’s biographical novels, Joanna Carey introduces us to the beloved children’s illustrator to show us into her studio, exploring her materials, relationship with publisher and editors and reflections over the years. Drawing on a great range of previously unpublished visual material, we see captivating behind the scenes of Kerr’s unforgettable creations. Born in 1942, Joanna Carey studied at Kingston Art School and Goldsmiths College then worked as an art teacher for many years. Joanna is a writer, artist and former children’s book editor for The Guardian and continues to write about children’s literature with a particular interest in the art of illustration and the illustrators themselves. For more information visit thamesandhudson.com POETRY FOR MILLENNIALS BY TAMSIN KING RRP: £8.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781786859723 It’s a hard life being a millennial, from renting a room in a shoebox for way too much money to struggling to find a job that makes everyone feel valued and appreciated, it can feel like the struggle is truly never-ending. Poetry for Millennials is the answer to all hardships and woes, which offers relatable verse from some of the greatest literary figures. Reading this book would help shrug off troubles and allow the audience to laugh away the most common millennial problems such as adulting, travel, health, appearance, technology, current affairs and ageing. For more information visit summersdale.com