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Disfigured. On Fairy Tales, Disability and Making Space | Amanda Leduc | Coach House

In fairy tales, happy endings are the norm –as long as you're beautiful and walk on two legs. Examinations of disability in tales from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen through to modern interpretations ranging from Disney to Angela Carter.
Leduc connects the fight for disability justice to the growth of modern, magical stories, and argues for increased awareness and acceptance of that which is other – helping us to see and celebrate the magic inherent in different bodies.

What happens when you identify more with the Beast than Beauty?

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
250 p. · 4ed
Non Fiction: #OnDifference
Rights sold: Germany (Nautilus Verlag), South Korea (Eulyoo)
Link: Praises & Reviews



Dead, Who Gave You Death? | Iñaki Rubio | Comanegra

The chronicle of one of the most devastating tragedies in the history of the mountains: the last person sentenced to death in Andorra. A look backwards to a time and life in the Pyrenees of which practically no trace remains.
 
“Under the protection of the Truman Capote of In Cold Blood, Rubio constructs a non-fiction novel.” - Núvol

This is the story of a fratricide that shook the Pyrenees.

Rights held: World
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
360 p. · 3ed
Non Fiction: #NarrativeTrueCrime #Pyrenees
Original language: Catalan. Spanish full text available
Rights sold: Spanish (Medusa Editorial)



What I Would Have Liked To Have Known Earlier | Marian Mudder | AmboAnthos

A no-nonsense, humorous and loving guide to a lighter life. Meditation, yoga, Emotionally Freedom Techniques (‘tapping technique’), research, note-to-self lists and tips and tricks. The ultimate self-help book for beginners and more experienced readers in the personal growth genre.

  • Reveals the anatomy of emotional problems.
  • Focuses on solutions.
  • Perfect link between psychology, neurology and spirituality.


15.000 copies sold

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
256 p.
Non Fiction: #Fear #SelfLove #Acceptance
Original language: Dutch. Full English translation available
Link: Meet the Author



The Rule of Mirror | Yoshinori Noguchi | Comanegra

A magic rule to solve any problem in life. 
The most emotional story to learn how to solve life's problems by looking within yourself. Happiness was never so within reach. 

+ 1 million copies in Japan  |  200k copies in Spanish
 
Title of the bestselling EMOTION SERIES:
Small short books with inspirational fables on emotions
.

Rights held: World
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
104 p. · Softcover · 13x18
#FeelGoodFables #MagicRule #InspirationalSeries
Original language: Japanese. Foreign translations accepted from Spanish edition
Rights sold: Spanish (Comanegra), Italy (Sperling & Kupfer), Portugal (Presença), Greece (Pedio), Serbia (Vulkan)
Link: Meet the Author in YouTube


Homo Plasticus | Roel Verheul | ten have (Shared Stories)

Verheul debunks the myth that man is immutable. Humanity’s greatest strength is its unparalleled capacity for adaptation and change. Evidence from evolutionary biology, genetics and psychology show that we are born adaptors, who constantly change as our environment changes. This process is explained in this fascinating book, which brings the reader up to date with the latest scientific insights into the nature of human beings.

The Myth of the Unchanging Human  |  The Science of Our Adaptability

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
344 p.
Non Fiction: #Anthropology #Psychology
Original language: Dutch. English sample available
Link: Homo Plasticus in ten have's site



Under the Salty Sea | Sergi Caparrós | Rosa dels Vents

From wild Cap de Creus to the hectic Barcelona of the twenties, the pen of Sergi Caparrós completely captivates us and immerses us in a gruesome story where the traffic in antiques and the ambition to dominate beauty spin the lives of the characters.

“Intriguing and absorbing thriller set in the Barcelona of the Universal Expo of 1929.” - Llibresipunt

Rights held: World
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
384 p.
Fiction: #Mystery #Adventure #Antiques
Original language: Catalan


The Royal House | Herman Koch | AmboAnthos

The primary purpose of most royal houses these days is to deliver stories: a blunder here, a political mishap there, a holiday home buil with millions of euros of public funds in a developing country where the average day’s pay is less than the price of a toilet roll back home. Then of course there are the magazine photos: a wedding, the christening of a new heir, a royal funeral. This book tells the story of an exception to all that toothless mediocrity.

"Black comedy. Vintage Koch: a masterful and riveting double whammy"
Elsevier Weekblad
 
A modern-day Shakespearean drama in Ten acts. Stirring, witty and sometimes shocking.
40.000 copies sold in 2 months  &  Bestseller listed

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
256 p.
Fiction: #Shakespearian #BlackComedy
Original language: Dutch. English sample available
Rights sold: Finnish
Link: Meet the Author



I'm Carme Vila cartoons | Emma Costa

Who is Carme Vila?
“I am a fictional character and reality often overtakes me.”
 
Emma Costa draws the funniest woman on earth. Meet Carme in the craziest vignettes that work both in one shot or in longer plots: friendship, sex (or lack of), body acceptance, reality crossover, meta-illustration. We are all Carme Vila, the most real cartoon you’ll ever meet.

Sassy, cheeky, fresh and with a strong personality.
Bridget Jones meets Maitena.

Rights held: World
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
IG: @soclacarmevila
Link: Meet the Cartoonist
Open to project building



Death. A Fact of Life | Claudia Crobatia | ten have (Shared Stories)

The general attitude of our modern society is ignoring death as much as possible. In a witty and revealing manner, Claudia Crobatia analyses why death is such a taboo in our culture and how other cultures deal with it in a healthier way. Ultimately, awareness of our own mortality leads to a life filled with more happiness and meaning.

Tools to get more comfortable with the idea of death and reduce some of this death anxiety.

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
280 p.
Non Fiction: #Deathfluencer
Original language: Dutch. English sample available
Link: Meet Claudia the Dathfluencer



Overcoming Fear and Anxiety | Arentina Drenth| Altamira (Gottmer)

We all have fears and anxieties to a greater or lesser degree.

In this book, author Arentina Drenth helps you to draw up a plan of action that will help you overcome your fear and anxiety. With her straightforward and accessible phrasing, everyone can get started with her practical tips and exercises. The scientific theory that is used is clearly explained and clarified with illustrations.

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
160 p. 
Non Fiction: #OnAnxiety SelfHelpHandbook #SelfConfidence
Original language: Dutch. English sample available



The Cooking Bibles Series | Carrera Culinair (Overamstel)

Because of the strong content, the clear concept, the authors – each with their own specialty – and the beautiful design, The Cooking Bibles have become a household name in recent years.
 
Up to 600.000 copies sold!

25 titles: Oven, Stew, Pie, Chocolate, Biscuit, Salad, BBQ, Vegan, Fish…

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
Full color illustrations
Non Fiction: #Cookbook #BibleSeries
Original language: Dutch. English sample available
Link: Meet the Series



YOKO | Yoko Inagaki and Christel van Bree | Becht (Gottmer)

In YOKO, you will meet Yoko Inagaki, who lives and works in Japan's food mecca: Osaka.
Through Yoko's surprising stories, funny anecdotes and vivid childhood memories, you will get a glimpse into the heart of Japanese cuisine. Delicious recipes with a wonderful insight into Japanese food culture, personal anecdotes and funny facts.

YOKO introduces us to Japanese cuisine and culture.
 
‘This is my new favourite cookbook! It's as if Yoko is teaching me to cook in her own kitchen.' - Joyce Aalsma, The Sushi Times

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
240 p. · Full colour illustrated · 240 x 240 cm
Non Fiction: #Cookbook #JapaneseCulture
Original language: Dutch. English sample available
Link: Meet Yoko in YouTube



The Baking Atlas | Rutger van den Broek | Carrera Culinair (Overamstel)

People are baking all over the world. From Austrian apple strudel to Portuguese pastéis de nata and from Indonesian pandan cake to American devil's food cake. Or what do you think of biscuits from South Africa and Russian honey cake?
 
Baking around the world in 150 recipes.
Author sold over 200.000 books in the Netherlands.

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
440 p. · Full color illustrations
Non Fiction: #Cookbook  #AtlasSeries
Original language: Dutch. English sample available
Link: Meet the author!



Four Hikers and A Sicilian | Femmetje de Wind | The House of Books (Overamstel)

Four women sign up for a walking holiday in Italy. Led by Italian guide Vincenzo, they walk through the rugged interior of Sicily. The women all have their own motives for taking part in the hike, all of them fleeing life at home. Will they succeed in getting rid of the ballast of the past and adjust their expectations for the future? 

​Adventure, clashing characters, secrets, budding friendships, deep conversations and many kilometres of walking. A journey they will not soon forget.

  • 14 weeks on the lists
  • 30.000 ex sold  +  20.000 digital in Holland
  • Netflix Rights & Drama Rights Sold!
  • 2nd book out Spring 23: A FAMILY AND A GREEK GOD 

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
320 p.
Fiction: #UpmarketCommercial
Original language: Dutch. English proposal, sample, chapter outline, characters plot lines available
Link: Meet the project in The House of Books site



From Seed To Table | Véronique Chable | Éditions Apogée (Leor Agency)

A journey through time, discovering seeds in their historical, scientific, cultural, socio-economic and politcal context. Our society is increasingly concerned about the quality of our food and environment. There is also growing concern about the loss of biodiversity. Is turning to organic farming and its products enough? How can we become involved in the renewal and rebirth of diversity? A call for a collective awareness.

From Neolithic plant domestication to the renewed interest in farmers’ seeds today, the seed is a reflection of our vision of the world.

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
240 p.
Non Fiction: #EcoAgriculture #Biodiversity
Original language: French. English sample available
Rights sold: Italian (Terra Nuova)



The Humanist Killer | David Zaoui| Livre du Poche (Leor Agency)

Babinsky has a gift. A gift from heaven. He aims and shoots like no one else. Taken in by a professional criminal in the orphanage where he grew up, he becomes a contract killer in spite of himself. But beware! He might be a hitman, but he is also a humanist who has made it his job to make his future victims happy before he kills them.

Babinsky is a hitman.
A hitman, yes, but he is also a humanist who has made it his job to make his future victims happy before he kills them.

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
196 p.
Fiction: #CosyCrime  #UnusualThriller   
Original language: French. English sample available
Rights sold: Mass-market (Le livre de Poche), French audio (SAGA), Russian (MTS Library), Movie rights (optioned)
Link: The Humanist Killer in Leor's site



The Chinese Woman From The Painting | Florence Tholozan| M+ Éditions (Leor Agency)

One day, browsing the stands at a garage sale, two lovers Melisande and Guillaume’s gaze fall upon a strange painting. In the foreground, they see a serene Chinese woman, while in the background they spot a couple who could easily be themselves but much older. How can such a coincidence be possible? Or is there something more to it? To unravel the mysteries, the two lovers set off on a great journey through China. They don't yet imagine all of the secrets that the painting is hiding and how much their life will change. 

A contemporary love story, faithfully reproduced in a historical painting, directly leads a couple on a mysterious journey into the heart of China.

  • Winner of the 2020 Authors Words Award
  • Finalist of the 2019 Romantic Book Award
  • Finalist of the 2021 Lions Literature Award

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
276 p.
Fiction: #Romantic #LifeChangingTravel
Original language: French. English Sample available.
Rights sold: English (Harvard Square), German (Drachenhaus), Polish (Slowne), Russian (MTS Library)
Link: Plot & Key Selling Points



Coffee, Shopping, Murder, Love | Carlos Allende | Red Hen Press

“The unapologetically wicked characters of this darkly comedic novel are beyond salvation. Allende’s masterful comedy of errors comes out hot. Funny, shocking, and depraved.” - Charles Jensen, author of Nanopedia

"It’s been a long time since I’ve read a book as unabashedly, that makes me laugh out loud while cringing at the same time." - Independent Book Review

A campy dark comedy for the angry and the disenchanted.
Quill Prose Award Winner.

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
312 p.
Fiction: #LGTBI #DarkestComedy #Wild
Link: Praises & Reviews


Spring in Siberia | Artem Mozgovoy | Red Hen Press

When Alexey’s classmate confesses his love (in 1985 Russia), the desire of two boys to be together clashes violently with the mad world around them. A coming-of-age novel that explores the healing power of literature, the magic of first love, and the ways our family and homeland can save (or shatter) us. 

​“Very impressed. Touching and well written, genuinely compelling and convincing."
Stephen Fry, author of the Greek Mythology Trilogy

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
256p
Fiction: #LGTBI #ComingOfAge
Link: Author's website



What We Talk About When We Talk About Dumplings | John Lorinc | Coach House

If the world's cuisines share one common food, it might be the dumpling, a dish that can be found on every continent and in every culinary tradition, from Asia to Central Europe to Latin America. Originally from China, they evolved into ravioli, samosas, momos, gyozas, tamales, pierogies, matzo balls, wontons, empanadas, potato chops, and many more.

Histories, treatises, family legends, and recipes about the world’s favourite lump of carbs.

BOOKILIST: “Some essays are terrifically informative…but this collection speaks to the heart of all who grew up eating dumplings at their grandmother's table.”

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
176 p. · b/w illustrations
Non Fiction: #Cookbook
Link: Dumplings in Coach House site


The Sleeping Car Porter | Suzette Mayr | Coach House

The Sleeping Car Porter brings to life a long-neglected part of Black and queer histories through the spell­binding, magical story of the singular –and unforgettable– Baxter, the car porter.

  • WINNER 2022 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE
  • PUBLISHERS WEEKLY TOP 20 LITERARY FICTION BOOKS OF 2022
  • OPRAH DAILY: BOOKS TO READ BY THE FIRE
  • THE GLOBE 100: THE BEST BOOKS OF 2022
  • CBC BOOKS: THE BEST CANADIAN FICTION OF 2022

Rights held: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Portuguese (P&B)
Enquiries: info@asteriscagents.com
224 p.
Fiction: #BlackHistory  #QueerLiterature
Rights sold: UK (Dialogue Books/Hachette UK), German (Wagenbach)
Link: Praises, Awards & Reviews