Books published by publisher Apostrophe Books

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup, a free African-American living in New York in 1841, who was kidnapped, sold into slavery, and subjected to unimaginable degradation and abuse until his rescue 12 years later.This moving and utterly brutal book is a harrowing account of his life in the sugar and cotton plantations of Louisiana, subject to varying degrees of savagery and abuse by a series of owners. Against all odds, Northup eventually manages to get word to his family – and the ensuing rescue from the drunken and sadistic Mr Epps and subsequent legal cases are no less shocking than the rest of the tale.Northup’s meticulous first-hand recordings of slave life, written in conjunction with a white lawyer called David Wilson, provide a true-life testament to tremendous courage and resolve in the face of unspeakable injustice.Now a major Hollywood film, nominated for Best Picture at the 2014 Academy Awards, and directed by Steve McQueen – starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender and Benedict Cumberbatch.“It is better than the film … A testament to the glory of the human spirit in triumph over the worst of human abuse.” - Daily Telegraph

- Introduction from SAS and Gulf War hero Andy McNab DCM MM- The 1882 edition of The Art of War- Preface by Niccolò Machiavelli- Translated from Italian by Christian E Detmold- Bonus material: Introduction by Henry Cust, MP- Complete with all the original illustrations- Beautifully formatted in this Apostrophe Books editionThe Art of War sees political and military theory brought together by one of the subjects’ greatest minds. This renowned work by Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) has been pored over by the likes of Napoleon and Frederick the Great, and remains one of the most important works on conflict today.“To know how to recognise an opportunity in war, and take it, benefits you more than anything else,” he wrote. “Nature creates few men brave; industry and training makes many.”The masterpiece is presented in this beautifully-produced Apostrophe Books edition with an introduction by Gulf War legend and bestselling author Andy McNab – the British Army’s most highly decorated serving soldier when he left the SAS.

Tonight will be the most difficult night in 25-year-old Anton Duchamp’s life. When his best friend James Squire is mysteriously rushed to hospital, Anton begins a night-long journey that takes him from shady, marijuana-smoke-filled apartments to ex-girlfriends’ bedrooms, and eventually back to his childhood home. As the night unfolds, so do new revelations about Anton’s recreational drug use and his past failures. And as Friday night drags into Saturday morning, he learns of James’s deteriorating health. In a universe that has seemingly left him without a specific function, it takes a single night for Anton to realize that no one will ever hand him a meaning or a purpose. Fingerless Gloves, which won the Fiction Fast-Track prize for new writing, is a story about best friends and the mistakes we never knew we were making. It is a story about remembering – by any means necessary.

The definitive e-book version of one of Jane Austen’s greatest works.Produced from one of the novel's earliest editions, Apostrophe Books’ release of Sense and Sensibility comes complete with all 43 original pictures.Published in 1811, the classic novel tells the story of English sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who go to stay with their relations at Barton Park after their father dies. Apprehensive at first, the move opens the door to a host of colourful new characters – and romantic possibilities.This brand-new edition features:- Exceptional typography.- Illustrations rarely found in other titles.- Fully interactive table of contents.

- The 1895 edition.- Contains all 43 of Sir John Tenniel’s stunning original illustrations.- Also contains 23 illustrations by Arthur Rackham from the 1907 edition.- Easter and Christmas messages from Lewis Carroll.- Fully searchable table of contents.- Exquisitely formatted and presented in e-book form.Young Alice tumbles down a rabbit-hole one day, into an incredible world of hookah-smoking caterpillars, a grinning Cheshire Cat, the tea-loving Hatter and a truly horrible Queen of Hearts.Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece bursts onto your e-reader in this lavishly-produced Apostrophe Books special edition, complete with Sir John Tenniel’s original artworks and a host of bonus features.

- The 1868 edition corrected by Dickens in 1867-68.- Includes a preface by Dickens, plus an editor’s note.- Contains all 12 of George Cruikshank’s original illustrations.- Also contains 16 photographs from the Her Majesty’s Theatre performance of Oliver Twist.- Fully-searchable table of contents.- Exquisitely formatted and presented in e-book form.Dickens’ exceptional second novel tells the story of orphan boy Oliver Twist, who escapes the misery of the workhouse only to fall in with a gang of London crooks, led by the legendary Fagin.The literary masterpiece uses dark humour to shine a light on the real poverty blighting London life in the 19th century, as Dickens – himself once a child labourer – explains in the rare foreword to this Apostrophe Books edition.

Eagles' Revenge is the thrilling second book in the best-selling Mouse Kingdom trilogy for children. The Rat-Kind are plotting to wipe out the Mouse Kingdom of Carminel. Only Rufus, a slave, can stop them. First, though, he must find the ancient treasures of the Lord of Light and enlist the help of the legendary eagles of Carminel. Pursued every step of the way by ruthless rat warriors, Rufus is tested to the limit. Is he brave, strong and fast enough to find the treasures before the rats get them... or will the rats get Rufus first?

The Ruby of Carminel is the final book in the best-selling Mouse Kingdom trilogy for children. The island of Carminel lies in peril. The Black Widow Empress Ravanola has sent her wicked stoat warriors, led by Lord Malatesta, to steal the Great Ruby and destroy the peaceful Mouse Kingdom for ever. Only the brave Captain Roamer and his band of fearless sea-mice stand ready. But can they rescue the ruby from the clutches of the evil spider, defeat Malatesta's mighty fleet at sea, and defend their home from the cruel invaders?