Hello from Black & White Publishing!
We can’t believe it’s already October, September has flown by as we’ve been busy preparing a round of great Autumn titles for you! There’s lots to share, so we’ll get right to it:
Not to be Missed October Titles
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What questions would you ask your doctor at a comedy gig? Is it healthy to sleep with a pet? Do unlucky beds exist? What’s the best sexual position for losing weight? Should I have Scrabble before marriage? GP and comedian Phil Hammond has collected 250 of life’s quirkiest queries from audiences across the UK. Open wide for the finest answers to the most bizarre questions, ranging from tongue in cheek to quite risqué … yet surprisingly useful, in Sex, Sleep or Scrabble?
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A Game of Two Halves is a candid, entertaining and thought provoking autobiography which brings Archie Macpherson’s story and his passion for football to life with all his characteristic insight, humour and honesty.
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Blood in the Glens is a fascinating collection of true crime stories from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Murders and unexplained deaths happen wherever there are people and, despite its sparse population, the Highlands have had more than their fair share. Now Jean McLennan, an honorary Sheriff from Wick, investigates some of the most chilling crimes committed in the north over the last sixty years.
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Straight From Your Favourite Footballers
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Ralph Milne established himself as a fans’ favourite at Dundee United. However, his volatile relationship with manager Jim McLean culminated in him leaving for spells at Charlton and Bristol City before making a dream move to Alex Ferguson’s Man United. Yet Ralph struggled to produce his stunning performances of old, retiring a few years later. In the eyes of Dundee fans he will always be a legend and was inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame this year. What’s It All About Ralphie? is his remarkable story.
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Davie Hay is a true Celtic legend. He was known as The Quiet Assassin in his playing days – a nickname given to him by Scotland manager Tommy Docherty – and he was one of the most ferocious competitors in the game. Now he has decided to talk about his truly remarkable career and reveal some secrets that will undoubtedly startle football supporters everywhere.
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Scottish Football Quotations 3 is sports journalist Kenny MacDonald’s third volume of quotations about Scotland’s national sport. The book features over 2,000 brand-new quotations in over 60 categories – ranging from football’s largest personalities to specific topics like religion and referees. It’s funny, sad, serious and hilarious and will be a key addition to the literature of the country’s favorite pastime and the perfect gift for every football fan.
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A Bit of Comedy to Brighten Your Shelf
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Wherever Scots gather they tell jokes and stories. And the very best of these much-loved tales find their way to the daily Diary column of Scotland’s best-selling quality newspaper, The Herald. In this volume Ken Smith gathers the very best tales from The Herald Diary, proving that ordinary Scots are still the natural comedians of the world.
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Working as a journalist in Glasgow in the 1970s and 80s should have carried a health warning. For Tom Shields, the daily mission was to produce an amusing diary to entertain the readers of the Herald newspaper, and with the generous weekly expenses, or ‘drink vouchers’, this was done mostly from the pub. It was fun but could it last? In Fifty Ways to Leave Your Liver, Shields confesses all– the fun, the laughs, the cosy stop-drinking-or-you-will-die chat – and tries to work out if it’s possible to turn your life around.
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The rivalry between Cardiff and Swansea is one of the fiercest there is anywhere. Each city has its own point of view about the other and over the years their citizens have developed a fine line in humour. Now Ian Black turns his rapier-like wit to this tale of two cities to bring this (mostly) friendly rivalry to life in Bluebirds vs Jacks: Jacks vs Bluebirds.
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This book presents more friendly city rivalry anecdotes from Ian Black. How much do Mancs hate Scousers? Well, there’s not a lot you can compare it to, except of course how much Scousers hate Mancs.There are diatribes and angry jibes in Mancs vs Scousers: Scousers vs Mancs 2, but it’s just a friendly rivalry, really. Right?
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September Bestsellers
Don’t forget about these September hits!
OTHER NEWS
We’re extremely happy to announce Mae Stewart’s Dae Yeh Mind Thon Time? reached No3 on the Waterstone’s Scottish bestsellers list. Well done, Mae!
Check out two Black & White titles in the press:
Gerry McDade’s Celtic – the Supersonic 70s in the Daily Record here
Philip Paris’s The Italian Chapel in The Guardian here
There’s also news from the Rights Department – we have now sold the rights for Ashanti Gold and The Last Godfather to Holland and Tallulah and the Teenstars will soon hit Poland.
UPCOMING EVENTS
With so many exciting new titles, there’s lots of signings coming up – don’t miss the opportunity to meet your favourite author!
Archie Macpherson
Will sign copies of A Game of Two Halves at the following venues:
Friday 16th October from 1pm – 2.30pm
WH Smith, 46 Regent Way, Hamilton, ML3 7DZ
If you are unable to attend this event and would like to reserve a singed copy, please call 01698 282907
Saturday 17 October from 1pm – 2.pm
WH Smith, 53-55 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8AH
If you are unable to attend this event and would like to reserve a singed copy, please call 0141 204 0636
Saturday 24th October from 4pm -5pm
Waterstone’s 38a The Plaza East Kilbride G74 1LW
If you are unable to attend this event and would like to reserve a singed copy, please call 01355 271835
Robert Jeffrey
Will sign copies of The Barlinnie Story
Saturday 17th October from 4pm – 5pm
Waterstone’s, 38a The Plaza, East Kilbride G74 1LW
To reserve a signed copy of The Barlinnie Story please call 01355 271 835
Ralph Milne
Will sign copies of What’s It All About Ralphie?
Saturday 17th October 1 -2pm
WH Smith, Overgate Centre, Dundee DD1 1UF
Alexander McGregor
Will sign copies of The Law Killers
Thursday 22nd October from 6-7
WH Smith, Overgate Centre, Dundee DD1 1UF
Mae Stewart
Will sign copies of Dae Yeh Mind Thon Time?
Thursday 29th Oct 6-7pm
WH Smith, Overgate Centre, Dundee DD1 1UF
Jean McLennan
Will be reading from her book Blood in the Glens and signing copies
Thursday 29th Oct at 7pm
Lyth Arts Centre, Lyth, Wick KW1 4UD
FORTHCOMING TITLES
Keep an eye out for the following November releases from Black & White Publishing.
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Bruce Sandison’s Rivers and Lochs of Scotland is the only book on fishing in Scotland that an angler will ever need. All new, comprehensive and completely revised edition!
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For the first time, Chic Charnley talks about his rollercoaster career. Seeing Red takes the reader on a journey through football with tales as outrageous as the character himself!
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