Upcoming Releases | September – December 2016

We are welcoming autumn with a host of important books for readers of all ages. Read on for more information about the titles we plan to publish by the end of 2016.GREEK POETRYThe World, Small and Great by Odysseas Elytis, set to music by Giorgos Kouroupos Edited by: Ioulita Iliopoulou To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Odysseas Elytis, a special anthology of the poet’s poetry and prose will be published in five languages (Greek, English, French, Spanish, Italian). Poems and excerpts from Odysseas Elytis’s prose are presented alongside his photographs and artwork. The publication is accompanied by 2 CDs containing all the texts from the book, some recited and others set to music by Giorgos Kouroupos. Kiki Dimoula: Semicolon Kiki Dimoula’s new collection of poetry.Yannis Antiochos: Dissolution Yannis Antiochos’s new collection of poetry. GREEK PROSE Dimitris Nollas: Stories Are Always Foreign (Short Stories 1974–2016)The book includes all of the author’s short stories from 1974 to 2016. Specifically, it contains the collections: Polyxeni (1974), Tender Skin (1982), I Dream of My Friends (1990), The Blurred Windows (1996), The Old Enemy (2004), In the Place (2012), and three further short stories published in anthologies. The volume is supplemented by an extensive afterword by Titika Dimitroulia.PHILOSOPHYChristos Giannaras: Ontology of the PersonChristos Giannaras: Attempts at Ontological InterpretationFOREIGN PROSEAnthony Marra: The Tsar of Love and TechnoTranslation: Achilleas KyriakidisFrom Leningrad in 1937 to Siberia in 1999, and from Chechnya in 2000 to present-day St Petersburg, perhaps the most significant novelist of the youngest American generation, Anthony Marra, has penned yet another gripping journey through time and history, at once heart-wrenching and witty, tender and violent, following in the footsteps of his multi-award-winning *Constellation of Vital Phenomena*.A mural-like novel written in nine short stories that span the history of this vast and long-suffering country, featuring characters, images, and even objects that move from story to story to form a hidden fictional universe, with the spectacle of a mosaic, yet the coherence of a novelistic narrative.Colm Tóibín: BrooklynTranslation: Athina DimitriadouIn the 1950s, in a small town in south-east Ireland, Ellis, a girl from a poor family, like many others, struggles to find work. As soon as she is offered a position in North America, she accepts it without hesitation. This decision takes her to Brooklyn, where she patiently builds a new, happy life, leaving behind her frail mother and her charismatic sister. But her past will soon call her back, forcing her to choose between her homeland, her family and love.With restraint, skill and exceptional emotional insight, Colm Tóibín, one of the finest Irish writers of our time, has crafted a compelling story about destiny.From the author of the novels *The Testament of Mary* and *Nora Webster*. *Brooklyn* was adapted for the big screen a few months ago, with a screenplay by Nick Hornby and directed by John Crowley.Canek Sánchez Guevara: 33 Revolutions (33 revoluciones)Translation: Achilleas KyriakidisCanek Sánchez Guevara’s 33 Revolutions is like a vinyl record with 33 tracks, through which we hear the daily routine of a bureaucrat on a Caribbean island.Our hero is separated from his wife and spends most of his time in the company of a Russian neighbour, through whom he discovers the joy of reading. The books he reads gradually broaden his horizons, whilst the grey and corrosive reality surrounds him: the office routine, the daily complaints—big and small—from colleagues, his own obsessive thoughts spinning like a broken vinyl record.Every day he observes the incredible outbursts of dissent in the streets and witnesses the sad spectacle of young people leaving the island in makeshift vehicles, whilst at night he suffers from Kafkaesque nightmares in which he is arrested and put on trial for no reason.His real problems, however, will begin when he declares his unwillingness to become a state informant.The 33 Turns is a candid and moving story about the disillusionment of a generation that believed in the ideals of Castro’s revolution, as well as a unique insight into the lives of ordinary people in Cuba over the past few decades. Alejandro Zambra: The Private Life of Trees (La vida privada de los árboles)Translation: Achilleas KyriakidisThe Private Life of Trees recounts the story of one long evening: Julian, a professor of literature, reads to his stepdaughter Daniela whilst waiting for his wife Veronica to return home. Every evening, Julián tells Daniela stories about the private life of trees, and every Sunday he devotes time to writing his novel. None of this changes today. As Julián realises that his wife will not return, he recalls their life together to date and imagines Daniela’s life as she grows up—at 20, at 24, at 30, without a mother—and wonders what she will think of his book. In a world on the brink of collapse, why does Julián choose to read and write books? This question haunts the pages of The Private Life of Trees, steeped in nostalgia and melancholy.Yet another novel that confirms Alejandro Sabra as one of the most remarkable writers of the younger generation. NON-FICTION Erik Larson: Dead Wake (Greek title to be announced) Translation: Katerina SchinaThe gripping story of the sinking of the Lusitania.On 1 May 1915, with the First World War already in its tenth month, the Lusitania, a luxury ocean liner, set sail from New York bound for Liverpool, carrying a large number of passengers, including many children and infants. Despite the fact that Germany had declared the seas around Britain a war zone, the liner’s passengers did not believe they were in any danger, as for a century civilian ships had been kept safe from any attack. For months, German submarines had been sowing terror in the North Atlantic, but the Lusitania was one of the finest and fastest transatlantic liners of the era, known as the ‘Hound of the Seas’.Germany was determined to change the rules of the game, and Walther Schwieger, captain of the submarine U-20, was ready to rise to the challenge.In Dead Wake, Erik Larson, in a manner that captivates the reader, examines the sinking of the Lusitania by U-20 and the events surrounding the wreck, bringing to the fore the lives of a host of formidable characters, he paints a sweeping portrait of America during the progressive era.CHILDREN’S BOOKSAntonis Papatheodoulou, Myrto Delivoria (Illustrations): Tick tock. Clocks, time for a lesson!It’s hard to learn to tell the time. It’s even harder to learn how clocks tell the time. In this new, hilarious book by the two creators, time and the relationship between the teacher and their pupils are presented from a different perspective. Wasn’t it about time for a book like this? Jannie Ho: Our friend Rosie and the nursery Translation: Filippos MandilarasA wonderful activity book with 3D cut-out figures for creative children.Rosie is a teacher at the nursery in Foteinoupoli and she loves teaching the children new things. Can you help her take the register, make a clock so she can teach the children the time, become more creative in the classroom and, finally, organise a very special exhibition? Tracey Corderoy, Tim Warnes: Now!Translation: Filippos MandilarasArchi has absolutely no patience. There are so many things he wants to do every day. And, of course, he wants to do them... NOW! It’s the perfect story to share with impatient little children who want everything... NOW! Mary Hoffman, Ros Asquith: The First Big Book about Families Translation: Antonis Papatheodoulou There are families that are big, small, happy, sad, rich, poor, quiet, noisy, angry, cheerful, stressed or relaxed. Most are a bit of all these things at times. How is yours today? The first major book on Families, with humour and sensitivity, explores the various forms of the family today and provides a wonderful opportunity for discussion between young and old. Rebecca Jones: Colouring Cards and Envelopes – NATUREA book for all ages containing 24 cards, envelopes and stickers!Grab your crayons and felt-tip pens and colour the pages of this book in the most amazing colours. Create unique cards and envelopes with a NATURE theme and give them to your friends and family.CHRISTMASJulia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrations): The StickmanTranslation: Filippos MandilarasThe Stickman has lived in a tree for a very long time. There, he is kept company by his wife and their three children. But it’s dangerous being Stickman: a dog wants to play with him, a swan wants to build a nest with him, and much more... He even ends up in a fireplace, ready to catch fire! Will he manage to find his way back to his family and his tree? Another highly successful book by the two award-winning creators. New York City Ballet-Valeria Docampo: The NutcrackerTranslation: Antonis PapatheodoulouThe Nutcracker, the classic and much-loved fairy tale, is presented for the first time based on George Balanchine’s production for the New York City Ballet.It is Christmas Eve and Mary, beneath the moonlight and the soft glow of the Christmas tree, falls into a deep sleep, embraced by her beloved Nutcracker. The magical dream she is about to have will lead her to discover true happiness in the distant world of the Land of Sweets!The story of this beautiful book, which has remained unchanged over time, follows the choreography of the famous ballet, and its illustrations are inspired by the actual sets of the production, which is considered the best in the world.Do you believe in The Nutcracker? Rebecca Jones: Colouring Cards and Envelopes – CHRISTMAS A book for all ages containing 24 cards, envelopes and stickers!Grab your crayons and felt-tip pens and colour the pages of this book in the most amazing colours. Create unique Christmas-themed cards and envelopes and give them to your friends and family.