TEAM SPIRIT

A groundbreaking sports series that puts a team’s past, present and future into sharp focus for young readers. Illustrated with colorful action shots, player portraits and images from Black Book’s vast memorabilia collection. Aimed at 5th and 6th graders, these books have also been a hit with teen and adult fans. Finally, a truly smart sports book series for kids!

Publisher: Norwood House Press
Titles: 24 (Baseball, Basketball, Football)
Distribution: North American Educational Market

HAMMERING HANK
HOW THE MEDIA MADE HENRY AARON

What happens when a man’s image is so molded by the media that no one knows who he is anymore? This is one of the subjects explored by Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy in Hammering Hank, a revealing biography that traces the evolution of the complex slugger through the eyes of the print and electronic media.

Publisher: Lyons Press
Distribution: North American Trade

MUMMY DEAREST
HOW TWO GUYS IN A POTATO CHIP TRUCK
CHANGED THE WAY THE LIVING SEE THE DEAD

Yes, we work well with others. An engaging look at the field of mummy research, Mummy Dearest introduces readers to professors and free spirits Ron Beckett and Jerry Conlogue, stars of the National Geographic Network’s The Mummy Road Show. Black Book coordinated the efforts of Beckett and Conlogue—and the show’s producers—providing the editorial guidance required to make this book happen.

Publisher: Lyons Press
Distribution: North American Trade

LONG BALL
THE LEGEND AND LORE OF THE HOME RUN

Everything you ever wanted to know about baseball’s “greatest hit”—and then some! Illustrated with choice pieces from the Black Book memorabilia bank, Long Ball hit a homer as a Junior Library Guild selection.

Publisher: Millbrook Press
Distribution: North American Educational Market

REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES

Where in the world do you find a skilled and experienced Geography writer
who knows how to connect with young readers? Black Book's Mark Stewart has
authored 17 books on U.S. and World Geography, including two titles in
Raintree's new "Regions of the United States" series. Upcoming books for the
school and library market include Canada, Latin America, and South Asia.

Publisher: Raintree
Distribution: North American Educational Market

STAR FILES

We know pop culture icons! Recent titles by Mark Stewart on Will Smith and Lebron James highlight this award-winning educational series.

Publisher: Raintree
Distribution: North American Educational Market

SPORTS S.P.I.N. OVERNIGHT

TThe official overnight daily of The Super Show, SportsSPIN Overnight (aka Super News) was the industry standard for 17 years. The Super Show ended its legendary run in 2006, but Black Book’s expertise in producing show dailies lives on. See below…

Publisher: Black Book Partners
Distribution: Pressrun between 15,000 to 20,000

OUTDOOR RETAILER SHOW DAILY

The official daily newspaper of the Outdoor Retailer Show, this 80+-page publication is the #1 source of information for the thousands of exhibitors and attendees who descend upon Salt Lake City every winter and summer for the outdoor industry’s largest trade show extravaganza. Created in conjunction with Jacor Publishing.

Publisher: VNU
Distribution: 25,000

THE ALAMO
FEBRUARY 26–MARCH 6, 1836

Need a publishing project rescued when the odds are against you? This manuscript was produced in less time than it took Santa Ana to take the Alamo. And the rest was history!

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Distribution: North American Educational Market

LEGENDS OF RADIO

One of the most popular booklets we’ve produced for the Radio Spirits CD sets that are best sellers in Borders and Barnes & Noble. We have published hundreds of authoritative pages on Old Time Radio in the past couple of years, working closely with the folks at Ripley’s, The Smithsonian and DC Comics. Look for a special set on the Man of Steel later in 2006!

Publisher: Radio Spirits
Distribution: North American Trade Market

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
A CELEBRATION OF 10 SEASONS

A 208-page glossy oversized retrospective on the first ten seasons of Major League Soccer, this book was commissioned by the league in April and delivered by MLS Cup in November. Our latest dual-language product!

Publisher: Major League Soccer
Distribution: Team Web Sites and Retail Shops