QUIRK BO O KS FA L L 2010

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 The Geometry of Pasta
The perfect shape + the perfect sauce

strozzapreti

conchiglie conchiglie conchiglie

garganelli lumache dischi

gomiti chifferi
stellini
ravioli

Every noodle you’ve

lasagne ricce
stellini acini de peppe never heard of—
from agnolotti and anelletti
mezzelune mezzelune to bucatoni and beyond!
mafalde
tripolini camapanelle
farfalle

rotelle

penne

cappelletti cappelletti radiatori

penne rigati gomiti chifferi

gemelli
trofie

by Caz Hildebrand and Jacob Kenedy

fusilli
elicoidali rotelle orzo
The Italians have a secret. Over the centuries, they have pioneered more than 300 shapes of pasta, each
with a history, a story to tell, and an affinity for particular foods. These shapes have evolved alongside
fusilli bucati corti
the flavors of local ingredients, and the perfect combination can turn an ordinary dish into something
tortiglioni
sublime. The Geometry of Pasta pairs more than one hundred authentic recipes from critically acclaimed
chef Jacob Kenedy with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand’s stunning black-and-white designs to
rigatoni ziti ditali/ditalini ravioli reveal the science, history, and philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from all over Italy.
riso Packaged in a crisply designed black-and-white hardcover (complete with a dust jacket that unfolds into
a poster of pasta shapes and patterns), The Geometry of Pasta is a one-of-a-kind cookbook unlike anything
you’ve ever seen!

CAZ HILDEBRAND is an award-winning graphic designer who has produced cookbooks for Nigella
ravioli Lawson, Moro, and other acclaimed chefs. Chef JACOB KENEDY is the co-owner of Bocca di Lupo,
gomiti chifferi lasagne
which was recently voted London’s best restaurant by both Time Out magazine and the Evening Standard.
Both authors live in England.
pasta al ceppo
tagliatelle
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 Adventurous Unusual
Disneystrology
What Your Birthday Character Says About You
Sentimental Mysterious
Resolute Engaging

Who’s your birthday character?

JAN UARY 4 • CAR L FE B R UARY 29 • CH ESH I R E CAT

Resourceful Enthusiastic
Grateful Caring
Brave Persuasive

by Lisa Finander

Disneystrology combines astrology, numerology, and the magic of movies to help readers understand their Also available

own personalities. Noted astrologer Lisa Finander has identified 366 unique Disney character types— Everyday Astrology
everyone from Snow White to Wall-E—and paired these characters to corresponding birth dates. ISBN 978-1-59474-408-2
APR I L 10 • G US & JAQ J U N E 3 • DORY (see page 23)
Readers born on November 9, for example, are typically exuberant, friendly, and youthful—traits best
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Mischievous Progressive Readers will also discover character profiles, compatible birthdays, tips for dealing with others, and much,
Affectionate Friendly much more! Illustrated with hundreds of stills from more than 90 years of classic animation, Disneystrology
Playful Accomplished is an entertaining tribute to the most delightful characters in movie history.

LISA FINANDER is an author and editor living in Minnesota, where she earned her B.A. in psychology
and symbolism from Metropolitan University. She has taught classes, given lectures, and held workshops
on astrology, tarot, Jungian psychology, meditation, and spirituality.
© 2010 Disney Enterprises, Inc. • © 2010 Disney Enterprises, Inc. / Pixar.

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 DC Comics
100 Ready-to-Frame 11-by-14 Posters from the DC Comics Archives, Including: The 75th Anniversary Poster Book

Celebrate the 75th

anniversary of DC Comics—
with removable posters
of 100 incredible covers!

Action Comics #27 (1940) Swamp Thing #34 (1985) Falling in Love #62 (1963)

with commentary by Robert Schnakenberg

and a foreword from Paul Levitz

Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC’s Also available

incredible archives—all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle. From THE BATMAN HANDBOOK
Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compila- ISBN 978-1-59474-023-7
tion features every major milestone in DC’s extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, (see page 31)

Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more. THE SUPERMAN HANDBOOK

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On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with (see page 31)
remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran
Gig Posters
Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan. ISBN 978-1-59474-326-9
(see page 23)
ROBERT SCHNAKENBERG has written extensively on science fiction and is the author of several
Batman: Murder at
comic books, including the acclaimed Michelle Obama: Year One. He lives in New York City. PAUL LEVITZ
Wayne Manor
worked at DC Comics for more than thirty years, most recently as publisher and president. ISBN 978-1-59474-237-8
All characters, their distinctive likenesses, and related elements are trademarks of DC Comics. © 2010. All rights reserved. (see page 20)

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 Witch Craft
Wicked Accessories, Creepy-Cute Toys, Magical Treats, and More! Night of the Living Trekkies

Boldly go where no
science-fiction parody
has gone before!

by Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall

compiled by Margaret McGuire and Alicia Kachmar This sci-fi/zombie/comedy/adventure follows a group of rag-tag Trekkies getting together for the fifth Also available

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Field Guide to Knitting
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MARGARET McGUIRE edits and moonlights as a crafter in Philadelphia. ALICIA KACHMAR casts
spells and stitches from her home in New York.
annual FedCon (billed as the “largest Starfleet Convention in the western Gulf Coast region”). Pride and Prejudice
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Sense and sensibility
California and Mr. Stall lives in Indiana. and sea monsters
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This is an original work of fiction/horror/parody and is not officially sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the owners of the Star Trek® brand.
(see page 17)

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 Home Economics
Vintage Advice and Practical Science for the 21st-Century Household Recipes Every Man Should Know

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compiled by Jennifer McKnight Trontz by Susan Russo and Brett Cohen

The phrase “home ec” recalls fusty visions of baking and sewing classes, but this illustrated guide show- Also available Jokes Every Man Should Know was the sleeper success of Quirk’s Spring 2008 list, with 40,000 units shipped
cases the movement’s true foundations: applying scientific methods to domestic work. Compiled from a The Little Guide
in its first three months. Its companion volume, Stuff Every Man Should Know, performed equally well. Now
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(see page 32)
information on health and hygiene, shopping and cookery, furnishings and decor, cleaning and safety,
Now guys will have all the essentials covered: Coffee, Eggs & Breakfast Classics • Sandwiches, Burgers &
and so much more.
Snacks • Meat & Potato Dinners • Bacon, Beer & Bar Food • Chocolate, Cheesecake & More!
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With an elegant design and affordable $9.95 price point, these Recipes will be an irresistible gift for hungry Know 2-Title Custom Display
JENNIFER McKNIGHT TRONTZ is the author of several books, including The Good Citizen’s Handbook dads, grads, and men of all ages. Free with purchase of four units
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food blog, Food Blogga. She lives in San Diego. BRETT COHEN is the author of Stuff Every Man Should
Know and has perfected the art of making a Sloppy Joe. He lives in Philadelphia.

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 Masterpuppet Theatre
The World of Shakespeare at Your Fingertips!

Puppets of All
Your Favorite
Shakespeare
Characters,
Including:

Romeo

Juliet

Hamlet

Ophelia

Polonius

Hamlet’s Father’s Ghost

Rosencrantz

Guildenstern

Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

The Three Witches

Othello

Iago

Desdemona

King Lear

Regan

Goneril

Cordelia

The Fool
created by Mike Rogalski

Richard III All the world’s a stage—and with this extraordinary book-plus kit, you can dramatize the most memorable
Henry IV scenes in all of theatre. Contents include:
Falstaff
• Sixty finger-puppet cards featuring Shakespeare’s most famous characters, including Hamlet,
Puck
Lady Macbeth, King Lear, Othello, Shylock, and Falstaff
Bottom • Twelve stand-up sets of castles, forests, balconies, and battlefields
Prospero • A 96-page “folio” of classic scenes—from Hamlet’s “To Be or Not to Be” soliloquy to Romeo
Caliban and Juliet’s classic balcony serenade
Miranda
Once you’ve finished staging the Bard’s entire canon, you can mix and match masterpuppets to produce
Katherina your own Shakespearean mash-ups. Perhaps your Romeo will fall in love with Lady Macbeth!
Petruchio
MIKE ROGALSKI owns and operates EYEWASH, a graphics studio in the Philadelphia suburbs. This
Cleopatra
is his first collaboration with William Shakespeare.
Shylock

Portia
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Antigonus

Bear

And even the Bard himself!

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 Soil Mates
Skywriting Journal Companion Planting for Your Vegetable Garden

The sky’s the limit!

Matchmaking
in the garden!

by Sara Alway
with Kelle Carter

Full of fluffy white clouds, desert sunsets, lightning storms, and early morning sunbeams, this handy notebook Also available Just like people, plants search far and wide for perfect companions—their soil mates are special plants Also available

transforms the sky into a canvas for notes, musings, drawings, and doodles. And with the same durable yet Walls Notebook
who bring out their best traits and keep bad influences away. And it’s our job as gardeners to help these Kitchen Garden Box
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In this charming guide to companion planting for all your vegetable-garden favorites, you’ll learn why
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“Leggy and leafy, she is notoriously easy-going and will happily settle down with just about anyone,
raising a ruckus in your raised beds.”) Complete with 20 pairings, full plant information, tasty recipes,
and more, Soil Mates is the perfect partner for your horticultural matchmaker.

SARA ALWAY is a graphic designer who believes in sustainable agriculture. She lives in Ohio, where
she tends her own garden of happy soil mates. A former farm specialist at Seeds of Change, KELLE
CARTER manages her own market garden and CSA in Colorado.

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 Mysterio’s Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring
•
W W W . Q U I R KC L A S S I C S . C O M

A Complete Compendium of Astonishing Illusions

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More than 300 mind-blowing Qu s
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Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice
Quirk’s Amazing Magical Wonder Deck charmed more than 50,000 would-be magicians with its gorgeous Also available and zombies and zombies: The Deluxe and zombies: Dawn
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 Fall 2010 Holiday Planner
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