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We’ve had news from the spirit realm, haunting is out and seasonal reading is IN! 👻

These scarily good books are the perfect treat for some spooky halloween reading!

🎃’Celtic Fairy Tales & Legends’ by @mythstales
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We're thrilled to introduce 'Cats at Home: 50 interiors & their fabulous felines' by @rachaelsmithphotographyltd – A gorgeously photographed gift book all about cats and the beautiful interiors of their homes.

Over many years photographing interiors, Rachael found herself repeatedly drawn to the feline residents she encountered along the way. What began as an occasional portrait evolved into a remarkable collection of images celebrating the unique relationship between cats and the homes they share.

'Cats at Home' is the results of several years spent capturing some of the country’s best interiors and, perhaps more importantly, the cats who call them home.

'There are plenty of book with pretty pictures of cats. But this book shows a glimpse into the homes that they inhabit and the wonderful funny stories that unfold around them. A book for both the Cat and Interior lover.' – Rachael Smith

'Cats at Home' is publishing on 12 November and is available to pre-order now from good booksellers, including www.batsfordbooks.com.

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✨Are you in your lover era? We certainty are and we’re in LOVE with our new acquisition, ‘Ladies of Lore: female characters in folklore and mythology’ by writer Rosie Mahoney @rosie.mahoney_ !✨

See yourself reflected in ancient and fascinating tales of women from mythology and folklore as they fall in love, get revenge, play tricks and seek redemption.

Here, for the first time, folklorist Rosie Mahoney has organised the women of European mythology into the twelve Jungian archetypes. These archetypes, from the Lover, the Mother, the Child and the Trickster, reflect our collective human experience and show how these mythical women resonate with our modern society.

‘I’ve been fascinated by mythology, history, fantasy and science fiction for as long as I can remember, and thanks to my ability to hyperfixate, I have happily spent hours of my life reading and researching these worlds. The idea for this book grew from a deep reverence for ancient stories and the excitement of discovering recurring patterns within them. Jung’s archetypes illuminated a path to bringing these stories together, demonstrating the connection between our lives and those of people who lived hundreds, even thousands of years before us.’– Rosie Mahoney, Author

‘I’m delighted to be publishing Ladies of Lore, retold stories of the legendary women of European mythology organised by Jungian archetypes. Rosie Mahoney is a new voice in the modern folklore space and in her hands, each familiar story is fresh again, showing folklore as the living storytelling tradition that it is. Plus, when you’re done analysing your life through the star signs, why not consider which psychic season you might be in, whether that’s your Lover era or your Trickster season?’ – Lauren Whybrow, Commissioning Editor

Captivatingly written and beautifully illustrated, ‘Ladies of Lore publishes in April 2027. Pre-order your copy now! Available via www.batsfordbooks.com (Link in bio 🔗) or from all good bookshops.

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It’s time to meet this year’s #BatsfordPrize judges! Starting off with a few new faces...

Philippa Beale is an artist, curator and educator, and is a founding member of the Arborealists. Her work aims to bear witness to the greater environmental campaign and to provide visual experiences that enable people to feel connected to nature.

Professor Margaret Buck OBE’s and career has straddled the fine arts and design. She was Head of Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design (UAL) and previously Head of Camberwell College of Arts. She was also a trustee of the V&A and the Arts Foundation.

Catherine-Marie Longtin is a French Canadian artist and quilter. She spent 11 years working in academia before turning to quilting to follow her passion for textiles. Catherine’s work reflects a deep love of colour, interior design and abstract, minimalist art.

And now onto some more familiar ones…

Neil Dunnicliffe is a literary agent. He was a publisher of children’s books for over 20 years, collaborating with many leading artists and writers. In 2022, Neil set up Spring Literary, an agency representing children’s authors and illustrators.

Vaughan Grylls is a photographer, author and artist. His photography has been shown in the Photographers’ Gallery, Whitechapel Art Gallery and the Arnolfini. From 1996 to 2005 he was Chief Executive of the Kent Institute of Art and Design.

Anne Kelly is a textile artist and tutor. She trained in Canada and the UK and now teaches and speaks to guilds and groups. Her work is exhibited widely in solo and group exhibitions, she is the author of many best-loved Batsford textile books.

Polly Powell is owner of Batsford Books, the organiser of the Batsford Prize. She is the daughter of Geoffry Powell of Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, architects of the Barbican, in whose honour the Geoffry Powell Award for Architecture has been established.

Mike Tonkin qualified as an architect in 1989 and his interest in nature led to his qualification as a landscape architect in 2014. He completed his PhD in the Engineering Department at the University of Bath.

For more info on the Batsford Prize, head to our website.

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