Foreign Rights Catalogue—International Book Licensing
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International & Foreign Rights Catalogue
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The Death Dealer
A tale of wealth & poverty, of morality & immorality & of actions & consequences.
Adam Rocke & Mark Rogers
Publisher: Worldcastle Publishing, USA
Represented exclusively by: The Wittmann Agency
Genre: Action Thriller (inspired by true events)
Length: 300 pages / ~ 85,000 Words (estimated)
Target markets: Germany, UK, Nordics, Benelux – males 18-65; fans of Lee Child, Jack Reacher, or eco-thrillers like Congo.
Retail price: $23.99 (US edition)
Bored billionaire Joe Sinclair checks off his final bucket list item: hiring ex-mercenary Haden for an illicit African safari to hunt – and kill – a man. But when poacher prey turns predator, the thrill-ride spirals into a fight for survival amid ethical shadows and real-world stakes drawn from gonzo journalist Adam Rocke’s extreme adventures. High-octane action meets multi-layered characters in this pulse-pounding true-story thriller – not for the faint-hearted.
Key Selling Points:
✓ Cinematic pacing primed for film/TV adaptation (rights available).
✓ Authentic grit: Rocke’s real-life exploits + Rogers’ global reporting cred.
✓ Proven US sales track record; strong fit for rugged adventure niches.
Available Rights: World excl. North America + TV/Film.
Material:
Full English MS + factsheet PDF.
How To Prepare For Old Age
Love, loss and laughter guide to what it means to age without growing old.
Bernard (Bernie) S. Otis
Publisher: Incorgnito Publishing, USA
Represented exclusively by: The Wittmann Agency
Genre: Narrative Non-Fiction / Inspirational Memoir on Ageing
Length: 196 pages / ~55,000 words (estimated)
Target markets: Europe (Germany, Nordics, France), Asia, UK; readers 40+ – fans of Atul Gawande (Being Mortal), Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks), Anne Lamott.
What if growing old doesn’t mean growing dull? Bernard S. Otis, a seasoned storyteller, charts a warm, witty path through love, loss, laughter, and the quiet wisdom of later years. This isn’t a dour manual for decline—it’s a resilient celebration of curiosity, joy, and emotional depth that leaves readers laughing out loud, shedding a tear, and inspired to savour every minute.
Blending raw honesty with universal insights, Otis transforms ageing into an uplifting adventure, perfect for midlifers seeking meaning without platitudes.
Key Selling Points:
✓ Emotionally resonant voice: Humour + heart in a conversational tone—reads like a wise friend.
✓ Global appeal with proof: Universal themes; rights already sold in Germany & South Korea.
✓ Gift-book gold: Compact, heartfelt and ideal for 40+ demographics in reflective non-fiction niches.
✓ Ethical alignment: Focuses on resilience and purpose rather than fear-mongering.
Translation Rights Sold: Germany, South Korea.
Available Rights: World excl. sold territories.
Material: Full English MS + Reading Copy PDF.
Language Of The Blues
***Award-winning book on music***
Debra Devi
Publisher: True Nature Records and Books, USA
Represented exclusively by: The Wittmann Agency
Genre: Music Reference / Cultural History / Award-Winning Non-Fiction
Length: 228 pages / ~65,000 words (estimated)
Target markets: Germany, UK, France, Nordics; music enthusiasts, academics, 25-65; fans of encyclopedic music guides like The Penguin Guide to Jazz or Nick Hornby’s music writing.
The ultimate A-Z compendium to blues lore: songs, lyrics, musicians, events, slang—from “Alcorub” to “Zuzu.” If you’ve got a question on Delta origins, Muddy Waters’ riffs, or Robert Johnson’s myths, this unparalleled treasure trove has the answer. Award-winning, witty, and bawdy: “One of the wittiest, bawdiest, most fascinating dictionaries ever” – Gary Hill, Reuters.
Perfect for dipping in or deep-diving, it celebrates blues’ raw cultural heartbeat with scholarly rigour and irreverent charm—no fluff, all revelation.
Key Selling Points:
✓ Award-winner with proven acclaim: Essential reference for any music shelf.
✓ Timeless global appeal: Blues heritage resonates in Europe/Asia; strong library/academic sales.
✓ Gift-book potential: Compact, quotable—ideal for festivals, radio tie-ins, or collector niches.
✓ Ethical edge: Preserves Black music history with respect and vitality.
Available Rights: World rights (excl. any sold territories).
Material: Full MS + Reading Copy PDF.
The Art of Meditation
Your Insider’s Guide to a Healthier, More Fulfilling Life
Imre Vallyon
Publisher: Sounding-Light Publishing, New Zealand
Represented exclusively by: The Wittmann Agency
Genre: Practical Self-Help / Mindfulness Guide
Length: 110 pages / ~30,000 words (estimated)
Target markets: Germany, Eastern Europe, Nordics, France, Benelux; readers 30-65 seeking work-life balance – comps to Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now) or Jon Kabat-Zinn’s mindfulness classics.
Unlock stillness and inner peace with this beginner-friendly blueprint: Imre Vallyon, a pioneering spiritual teacher with decades of guiding seekers, demystifies meditation’s transformative power—no prior experience needed. Start with one principle—”Be yourself, and begin where you are”—then build step-by-step to mental clarity, physical vitality, and lasting fulfilment.
From breathwork basics to life-deepening practices, it proves meditation enhances every domain without dogma or complexity.
Key Selling Points:
✓ Step-by-step accessibility: Simple, proven methods for busy professionals and midlifers.
✓ Global proof: Rights sold in Romania; timeless appeal in wellness-booming Europe.
✓ Ethical wellness: Focuses on authentic self-growth, not quick fixes—aligns with sustainable living values.
✓ Compact powerhouse: Short, actionable—perfect for gift markets and book clubs.
Translation Rights Sold: Romania.
Available Rights:
All languages/subsidiary excl. English World + Hungarian.
Material: Full MS + Reading Copy PDF.
Mitochondrial Therapy – The Alternative
Conventional medicine says: “No cure possible!” But what if the real answer lies deep within your cells?
Dr. Bodo Kuklinski and Dr. Anja Schemionek
When chronic illness strikes and mainstream medicine runs out of options, hope can feel out of reach. Yet, what if the key to healing is hidden in the tiny powerhouses of our bodies—our mitochondria? In Mitochondrial Therapy – The Alternative, Dr Bodo Kuklinski and Dr Anja Schemionek reveal how treating the root cause at a cellular level can offer a way out of the dead end of “incurable” diagnoses. Eye-opening, practical, and rooted in years of pioneering research, this book invites you to rethink what’s possible for your health.
What if the solution you’ve been searching for has been inside you all along?
Translation Rights Sold: Poland
Heaven & Hells of the Mind, Volume 1-4
A major treatise on human consciousness.
Imre Vallyon
Publisher: Sounding-Light Publishing, New Zealand
Represented exclusively by: The Wittmann Agency
Genre: Spiritual Philosophy / Comparative Religion & Metaphysics
Length: 1,729 pages total /~500,000 words (estimated)
Target markets: Germany, France, Nordics, Benelux; readers 35+ seeking depth – comps to Ken Wilber’s integral theory or Alan Watts’ Eastern-Western fusions.
This multiple award-winning masterwork dissects human consciousness through exhaustive, concise comparisons of Eastern (Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Hinduism) and Western (Judaism, Sufism, Christianity, Gnosticism, Hermeticism) traditions, plus philosophy and metaphysics. Imre Vallyon, a revered spiritual teacher, charts paths to enlightenment amid fear and uncertainty—delivering spiritual well-being without dogma.
Ideal for seekers craving rigorous insight over superficial wellness trends.
Key Selling Points:
✓ Award-winning depth: Comprehensive yet accessible; praised as “deserves all the praise.”
✓ Proven traction: Full 4-volume set sold in Romania—strong library/academic potential.
✓ Timeless relevance: Addresses modern anxiety with cross-cultural wisdom.
✓ Ethical integrity: Promotes personal enlightenment, aligning with sustainable growth values.
Translation Rights Sold: Romania (4-volume set).
Available Rights: All languages/subsidiary excl. English World + Hungarian.
Material: Full MS + Reading Copy PDF.