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2024
ALMOND KIDS
ALMOND KIDS 2024- CATALOG
Discover seven brand-new catalogs covering a wide range of genres and age groups, from young children to adults. We offer both fiction and non-fiction works for kids, preschoolers, young adults, and adults, all set to captivate the editorial market.
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BEST ARTISTS
Simple, fun, educational, never trivial, and simply Pop. Fun Facts about the Best Artists is a book series that is winning over more and more countries.
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BEST ARTISTS
Dive into the vibrant world of art with Fun Facts about the Best Artists, a captivating book series designed for readers of all ages!
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BEST ARTISTS
Created by bestselling author Philip Osbourne and talented illustrator Roberta Procacci, this series transforms art education into an exciting adventure. Each volume is filled with engaging stories, delightful illustrations, and intriguing trivia that make the masterpieces of legendary artists accessible and relatable.
2024
ALMOND SPORT
ALMOND SPORT 2024- CATALOG
Almond Sport presents sports book series specifically tailored for a young audience. Arnold and the Bench Warmers (a rebranding of Bomber and the Bench Warmers) is published in over 10 countries and is one of Almond Sport's many successful titles.
2024
ALMOND EXTRA
ALMOND EXTRA 2024- CATALOG
A series of diverse proposals created by authors collaborating with Almond, who have decided to bring their unique perspectives to our factory.
2024
ALMOND & FRIENDS 2024
Armando Curcio Editore and Almond Entertainment are pleased to announce a publishing and educational partnership.
The long-established Italian company - founded in 1927, together with Almond Entertainment - a brand that has brought authors such as Philip Osbourne international success, have entered a partnership that will allow Almond to promote and sell the publishing and television rights of the Armando Curcio Editore catalogue worldwide.
The new "Almond & Friends" catalogue will be unveiled DECEMBER 20, 2022, and will also be available at www.almondentertainment.com
The Armando Curcio Institute, a centre for research and university studies, will also develop a series of editorial university masters, workshops, and internships together with Almond Entertainment.
WE CREATE BESTSELLERS
THE AMAZING POP WORLD OF PHILIP OSBOURNE
Philip Osbourne is a worldwide best-selling author.
For many years he has been working on movie screenplays and comic books for the American market, among others “Jenna” with Jim Fern and Joe Rubinstein featuring the original score by Iron Maiden’s Paul Di Anno, as well as articles for Cinema magazines (“Empire”) and pitches for movie projects together with film guru Brian Yuzna.
Osbourne’s books are published in over 50 countries, including USA, France, Italy, China, Russia, Greece, Russia, Romania, Brazil, Taiwan, Arabic Countries, Mena Countries, Albania and is now the author of the official books “Harry & Bunnie” and “ABC Monster”, two cartoons produced by Animasia. His best-selling book series ‘Diary of a Nerd’ will soon be a TV series for the international markets. ‘Martin’s Adventures’ will be a cartoon. The success of Philip Osbourne’s book adaptations strongly continues in TV and Movies.
ALMOND ENTERTAINMENT
ALMOND ENTERTAINMENT is a leading company in the creation, production, and development of IPs. International successes like “Diary of a Nerd” and “Martin’s Adventures” are just a few of the bestsellers that have become cartoons, live action shows, and many other things. Almond also works on novelizations of cartoons and TV series to turn them into successful books and position them in the publishing markets. More than an agency, more than a creative studio, Almond today is also a developer of apps and platforms for kids’ entertainment.”
GRASSROOTS AWARD 2024
HOLA
A BOOK SERIES BY PHILIP OSBOURNE
PUBLISHER : "TERNANA WOMEN"
AWARD: Book series awarded the Grassroots Award for Best Educational Project
Almond Entertainment becomes a publishing agent for MAVKA.THE FOREST SONG brand
MAVKA brand and Nerd agency announced a partnership with Almond Entertainment to represent publishing rights for MAVKA in Romania, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Turkey, MENA, India, China, Mexico, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Canada, and the U.S.
MAVKA. THE FOREST SONG brand, based on an animated movie, released across 148 countries during 2023-2024. Having earned more than $21 million box-office, Mavka has become one of the most successful indie animation releases of recent years. Now, it's available on most VOD platforms and is being released on free TV.
The feature film is based on a classic book "The Forest Song" by the famous Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka. The plot and characters are connected to ancient images of Ukrainian mythology. Mavka — a Soul of the Forest and its Guardian — faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as guardian to the Heart of the Forest when she falls in love with a human — the talented young musician Lukas.
The animated movie is for a family audience with a core target of children 4-14 years old. Brand values are caring for nature, authenticity, natural beauty, defending your home and values, and kindness in your heart.
Nerd agency (FILM.UA Group) develops the licensing program for MAVKA brand worldwide. Mavka brand's licensing program attracted over 50 licensees and launched over 450 SKUs, including apparel, jewellery, back-to-school products, toys, board games, cosmetics, and many more. Besides, there are themed kids rooms, a licensed supermarket, and a themed water park is about to launch by the end of 2024.
Mavka licensing program won the Bologna Licensing Award 2024, and the Mavka restaurant promotion case became a finalist of the Bologna Licensing Award 2024 and Licensing Excellence Award 2024.
Publishing is a major category for the MAVKA brand, as the story is based on a classic book that is a part of the world literature heritage. The key partner is Ranok Publishing House, the largest Ukrainian publisher, which has already released 32 SKUs and is working on new ones. These include an illustrated original book, a novelization of the animated film, short stories, picture books, colouring books for kids and adults, eco-notebooks, and others. The print run of the Ranok Mavka publishing products is over 250 000 so far. And Ranok annual sales of the novelized MAVKA book are twice as high as Disney “Gravity Falls Diary 3”.
One of the biggest publishing houses in Italy, Mondadori Ragazzi, has a novelized tie-in book "Mavka e la foresta incantata" in their assortment.
Scaling the success of MAVKA in publishing will be supported by Almond Entertainment, an international leader in creative entertainment, initially focused on developing children's content. Almond Entertainment's works are distributed in 70 countries worldwide, with millions of copies sold. Almond Entertainment's catalogue is distrited by leading global publishers, including Mondadori in Italy, Ciranda Cultural in Brazil, Dreams Art in Mexico, and Om Books in India.
“I would sincerely recommend every adult to read the original book “The Forest Song” as it has deep senses and makes you think of the balance in your life. And it is proven that kids love the magical universe of Mavka, and are deeply engaged in its stories. Therefore we are happy to have Almond Entertainment on board to scale the Mavka licensing program in publishing across new territories” - Ph.D. Tetiana Ruban, CEO of Nerd agency.
“At Almond Entertainment we are sure about the publishing success of MAVKA. During the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 we have already scheduled a number of prospective meetings with the publishers that are interested in MAVKA. And we receive new inquiries for MAVKA publishing rights from different parts of the world.” - Dario Gulli, Creative Director of Almond Entertainment
Almond Entertainment exhibits at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024 stand Halle 6.0/6.0/E18 on 16-20 of October, where publishers from across the world will have a chance to look at Mavka publishing products and learn more about partnership opportunities.
MARTIN'S ADVENTURES: THE CARTOON
ENANIMATION ACQUIRES DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO MARTIN'S ADVENTURES ANIMATED SERIES
From books to TV: Enanimation acquires the rights to develop the animated
series MARTIN'S ADVENTURES, inspired by the new stories by Philip Osbourne
Enanimation, an independent film production and distribution company, which has been involved in national and international audiovisual productions and co-productions since 2003, announces the acquisition of rights for the development of the animated series Martin's Adventures, inspired by the eponymous stories by Philip Osbourne, pop kids author of the international best-seller The Diary of a Nerd.
Martin's Adventures tells the story of little Martin, a New York City boy who is passionate about science and not very popular with his schoolmates. His life changes when he gets off the bus and suddenly finds himself catapulted into prehistoric times, in a village of primitives. Martin is tasked with saving the Jurassic world from extinction by explaining his inventions and teaching everything he knows to the inhabitants of Jurassika, where unfortunately the bullies have also moved in. Martin's Adventures is characterised not only by laughter, the main feature of Philip Osbourne’s books, but also by educational and ecological sensitivity, which make the work entertaining and, at the same time, attentive to talking to children about environmental issues.
Martin's Adventures, narratively created by Philip Osbourne and graphically developed by Roberta Procacci, who has already worked with Osbourne on The Diary of a Nerd, thanks to Enanimation will become a 2D animated series in 2022, already in development, in which Martin’s Jurassic adventures will come to life for the small screen.
“The clear ideas of Enanimation’s producer (Federica Maggio) immediately convinced me to sign with them. At Enanimation they have a well-defined planning and their growth certainly depends on this. Their planning and their enthusiasm, obviously in addition to an excellent contractual offer, convinced me” declared the author of Martin's Adventures, Philip Osbourne. I am honoured that they were interested in my work. I made myself available to Enanimation for the TV adaptation, and their openness to making me part of the cartoon project only confirmed that their entrepreneurial vision is also supported by a careful artistic vision.
“We are extremely excited to be embarking on this journey with an excellence in children’s publishing like Philip Osborne,” said producer Federica Maggio. “His eclectic and multi-faceted voice will be a great stimulus to create an adaptation that is on par with the original product, also thanks to his direct involvement in the development phase, where we believe his contribution is irreplaceable and decisive to the success of the project. We can’t wait to dive into the adventurous world of Martin's Adventures with Martin!”
Uzurocks and KIHG in agreement with Almond Entertainment, which curates the international catalogue of Philip Osbourne, will make the book NFT opera EDWARD LOTH: Najima - The fantastic city.
Uzurocks and KIHG are pleased to announce the production of the work EDWARD LOTH: Najima - The fantastic city written by bestselling author Philip Osbourne, already published in over 50 natioans.
Uzurocks and KIHG in agreement with Almond Entertainment, which curates the international catalogue of Philip Osbourne, will make the book NFT opera EDWARD LOTH: Najima - The fantastic city.
The prerogative of the book NFT by Philip Osbourne, available in only 1000 copies, will be the esclusive multimedia content related to the PLOT.
Sketch of the stage costumes, 3D processing of gadgets and working notes, will be the extra contents and multimedia of the book NFT that will be distributed on Uzurocks platforms and will mark the beginning of collaboration with one of the most crossmedia authors in the world.
In addition, the NFT will contain a video clip of ZELO, JEONG HANA and Kuk Son-yong, known professionally as Shine Kuk, some of the K-Pop stars who will make the soundtrack of the work. Kuk Son-yong will also participate in Loth’s film as Princess Sissy. She is a South Korean actress, TV host and singer active in the Philippines. She won as Grand winner of Miss Korea Philippines 2018 and 2nd runner up of Miss Universe Korea .
Philip Osbourne is the author of the famous international bestseller Diary of a Nerd and the success of Martin’s Adventures, by the international press called the “king of pop for kids”with Edward Loth he creates an urban fantasy for adult and young adult that is perfect for Tv adaptation.
For more information:
www.uzurocks.com
www.philiposbourne.com
www.kihg.club
Only great success!
"MARTIN'S ADVENTURES",
"THE NEW DIARY OF A NERD" , "KING TUT"
AND "KIDS POLICE DEPT"
"MARTIN'S ADVENTURES" (JURASSIK DIARIES ): A NEW GREAT SUCCESS!
Philip Osbourne is a worldwide best-selling author.
For many years he has been working on movie screenplays and comic books for the American market, among others “Jenna” with Jim Fern and Joe Rubinstein featuring the original score by Iron Maiden’s Paul Di Anno, as well as articles for Cinema magazines (“Empire”) and pitches for movie projects together with film guru Brian Yuzna. Osbourne’s books are published in over 45 countries, including USA, France, Italy, Greece, Russia, Romania, Brazil, China, Albania and is now the author of the official books “Harry & Bunnie” and “ABC Monster”, two cartoons produced by Animasia. His best-selling book series ‘Diary of a Nerd’ will soon be a TV series for the international markets. ‘Martin's Adventures’ will be a cartoon (produced by Enanimation).
The success of Philip Osbourne’s book adaptations strongly continues in TV and Movies.
BOO! The books that make you laugh in fear.
A NEW GREAT SUCCESS BY PHILIP OSBOURNE
CREATED BY PHILIP OSBOURNE, ILLUSTRATED BY ROBERTA PROCACCI
A NEW BOOK SERIES FOR KIDS
Boo! The books that make you laugh in fear.
Philip Osbourne and Roberta Procacci are the authors of a series that collects several short stories on “scary” themes, but with funny tones.
“Werewolves and Vampires”, “My Friends Monsters” and “Halloween Night” are the first three books in the book series.
BOO! BOOK is a fun new book series about fears. You can laugh with monsters...
The first volume “Halloween Night” contains “three different stories set in the evening of Halloween.. (“Trick-or-treating”, “Jack-o’-lantern comes home” and “Don’t knock on that house”). The second volume “Werevolvers and Vampires” includes three stories dedicated to cute vampires and very clumsy werewolves. The third book, “My Monster Friends”, is dedicated to stories between children and monsters.
NERD WORLD
DIARY OF A NERD
PUBLISHED IN 52 COUNTRIES
FIRST SERIES: "THE DIARY OF A NERD" 5 BOOKS
SECOND SERIES: "THE NEW DIARY OF A NERD" 3 BOOKS
SPIN OFF: "THE SUPER ADVENTURES OF ELEN" 1-2-3
SPIN OFF: "TEO, A GENIUS DOG"
DIARY OF A NERD
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
DIARY OF A NERD is a hilarious book consisting of two different diaries written by the same kid: one is the diary of a young genius, and the other is a quest for love. Nerds are the main characters of this comical illustrated book. Readers from all over the world love the crazy adventures of The Geek Team and Phil, the nerdy protagonist, has earned a cult following all over the world.
Phil, the protagonist, is a twelve year old boy living in Manhattan, and he’s a very interesting guy who believes in fantasy too much. He is a young and talented nerd, an intellectual who likes to spend his days with his friends, known as The Geek Team. He loves Loren, but he also knows that he could never compete with Ted, Loren’s boyfriend. One night, while Phil, the nerd, is sleeping the Star Wars character Darth Vader appears to him like a vision, inviting him to use his strength to challenge the bullies and finally win the love of Loren.
FIRST BOOK SERIES (CLASSIC):
# 1- Diary of a Nerd
# 2- The Thousand Lights of Hollywood
# 3- Twilight Zone
# 4- War Games
# 5- Strange World
SECOND BOOK SERIES (THE NEW DIARY OF A NERD):
# 1- Friends and a New Girl
# 2- Kramer
# 3- Curb Your Enthusiasm
Novel- Illustrated- 160 pp- BW + Cover
THE SUPER ADVENTURES OF ELEN
ELEN is the first spin-off from DIARY OF A NERD and depicts the incredible diary of a young heiress!
Elen is 11 years old, and she’s Phil the Nerd’s younger sister. But she is the opposite of her wimpy brother in many ways. Come travel around the world with Elen.
In the first novel, Elen must solve a case in Manhattan. The second novel is set in Tokyo, and the third in Paris. Where will she go in the fourth book?
She is the curious protagonist of clever adventures and stories. Elen is the manager and boss of a company and has a sweet soul. Elen is a publishing success that
matches that of Diary of a Nerd.
A BOOK SERIES PUBLISHED IN LOT COUNTRIES: ITALY, FRANCE, CANADA, TURKEY, ALBANIA, ROMANIA, PORTUGAL, GREECE..
ELEN is the first spin-off from DIARY OF A NERD and depicts the incredible diary of a young heiress! She is the curious protagonist of clever adventures and stories. Elen is the manager
and boss of a company and has a sweet soul. Elen is a publishing success that matches that of Diary of a Nerd.
THE SUPER ADVENTURES OF ELEN BOOK SERIES
#1- NEW YORK (THE LADY VAGA'S ENIGMA)
#2- TOKYO (TOKYO POP)
#3- PARIS (I LOVE PARIS)
#4- LONDON (THE DOGS OF THE QUEEN)- IN PROGRESS
Novel- Illustrated- 160 pp- BW + Cover
THE SUPER ADVENTURES OF ELEN
ELEN is the first spin-off from DIARY OF A NERD and depicts the incredible diary of a young heiress!
Elen is 11 years old, and she’s Phil the Nerd’s younger sister. But she is the opposite of her wimpy brother in many ways. Come travel around the world with Elen.
In the first novel, Elen must solve a case in Manhattan. The second novel is set in Tokyo, and the third in Paris. Where will she go in the fourth book?
She is the curious protagonist of clever adventures and stories. Elen is the manager and boss of a company and has a sweet soul. Elen is a publishing success that
matches that of Diary of a Nerd.
A BOOK SERIES PUBLISHED IN LOT COUNTRIES: ITALY, FRANCE, CANADA, TURKEY, ALBANIA, ROMANIA, PORTUGAL, GREECE..
ELEN is the first spin-off from DIARY OF A NERD and depicts the incredible diary of a young heiress! She is the curious protagonist of clever adventures and stories. Elen is the manager
and boss of a company and has a sweet soul. Elen is a publishing success that matches that of Diary of a Nerd.
THE SUPER ADVENTURES OF ELEN BOOK SERIES
#1- NEW YORK (THE LADY VAGA'S ENIGMA)
#2- TOKYO (TOKYO POP)
#3- PARIS (I LOVE PARIS)
#4- LONDON (THE DOGS OF THE QUEEN)- IN PROGRESS
Novel- Illustrated- 160 pp- BW + Cover
Nerd World- EDUCATIONAL
ELEN'S GUIDES
6 tourist guides for children. Inside stories, experiences, comics and dossiers. The funniest tourist guides in the world with Elen, protagonists of a book series sold in over 30 countries.
The books: Paris, New York, Rome, London, Tokyo, Berlin.
MARTIN'S ADVENTURES WORLD
MARTIN'S ADVENTURES: JURASSIK DIARIES
A new funny middle grade series on Dinosaurs.
Published in 40 countries!
Martin is a student at New York, he’s very passionate about Science and unpopular at school.
One day, while sitting absent-minded in the schoolbus driven by his grandmother, he dropped off the bus a stop earlier than usual … he realizes the error when he finds himself in the middle of a waste land where a tunnel guides to a small village populated by prehistoric humans.
MARTIN'S ADVENTURES WORLD
MARTIN'S ADVENTURES: SPACE DIARIES
A NEW MIDDLE GRADE ‘COMEDY SCI-FI’ SERIES
Martin’s babysitter, exhausted by his insolence, loads him on a rocket and sends him into space ... here Martin is confused by the Martians with the “chosen one” that will have to save them from a galactic battle. Of course, Martin the rascal doesn’t back down. Too bad he’s not a real hero ...
Educational
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BEST ARTISTS
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BEST ARTISTS are 6 unofficial novels about the lives of the greatest artists in the world’s history.
MOLE: THE WORM FARMER
MOLE: The funniest book series of 2024
Meet the quirkiest and most modern family on Earth... and underground. Join the zany adventures of the Mole family as they navigate life above and below ground in this hilarious new series!
MOLE is a series aimed at young readers, but its appeal transcends age boundaries. It can be enjoyed by both children and adults, making it an ideal choice for a broad audience.
Mole
The Worm Farmer
Book #1: Everyone to school!
Book #2: Worms will Save the World
Book #3: Moleville
Features:
160 pages
Black and white
A 3-book Series
Illustrated
Writer: Philip Osbourne
Illustrated by Alessandro Corradi &Roberta Procacci
ARNOLD & THE BENCHWARMERS is a series of stories inspired by soccer as a metaphor for life to encourage children to express real values such as friendship, courage and determination.
ARNOLD AND THE BENCHWARMERS
AN INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS!
Adventurous Stories About Soccer, Friendship, and Being a Hero On and Off the Field
Book # 1
-A NEW MATCH
Book # 2- THE FRENDS
Book # 3-A BIG DREAM