
The Herball's Guide to Botanical Drinks
Using the alchemy of plants to create potions to cleanse, restore, relax and revive
by Michael Isted
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Pub Date Mar 15 2018 | Archive Date Mar 19 2018
Quarto Publishing Group - Jacqui Small | Jacqui Small
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Description
The perfect book for plant lovers, foragers, fermenters, brewers and those fascinated by the healing power of herbs, this is a collection of natural, non-alcoholic stimulants and tranquillisers to improve awareness, aid sleep, and everything in between. Trained herbalist, nutritionist, aromatherapist and drinks specialist Michael Isted has treated the worlds of fashion, art and wellbeing to his fabulous natural drinks, and now brings his delectable potions to a wider audience. This is no rarefied guide; using everyday plants such as dandelions and nettles, Michael reveals the history and processes of making drinks at home. A wonderful selection of amazing non-alcoholic drinks teach the secrets of love elixirs, sleeping draughts or brain boosters, among many others. Michael draws on his knowledge of worldwide plants to match each to a desired effect. A seasonal guide shows when and how to harvest plants, wherever you live, and by using the power of the Sun and Moon. Whether you’re an active herbalist, looking for a way to live in tune with nature, or just want to try your hand at making natural drinks, this is the book for you.
Marketing Plan
Campaign Focus:
The perfect book for foragers, fermenters, and those fascinated by the healing power of herbs, these recipes are natural, non-alcoholic stimulants and tranquilizers to improve awareness, aid sleep, and everything in between
Key Selling Points:
Written by a UK drinks specialist who has created drinks for The Savoy Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Missoni, and Jimmy Choo
60 amazingly delicious and non-alcoholic recipes teach the secrets of love elixirs, sleeping draughts, brain boosters, and more
Includes a seasonal guide that shows you when and how to harvest plants to use wherever you live, and how they have different qualities throughout the year
Fully illustrated with 18th century botanical drawings
Key Campaign Activity
Longlead review copy push to top food and beverage magazines
Review copy push to targeted top vegetarian and lifestyle sites
Pre-publication:
Pre-order promotion at author’s social; TheHerball.com (tk), Twitter (2.1K)
EatYourBooks giveaway
Goodreads giveaway
Trade:
Review copy to Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Shelf Awareness
Retail: n/a
Consumer:
Facebook/Instagram targeted ad campaign
Promotional outreach to targeted food and lifestyle blogs: Brit+Co, EverydayRoots, TheEveryGirl, Oh She Glows, PureWOw, The Haute Mess
Trailer at QuartoKnows
Publicity/Media:
Longlead pitch to targeted print magazines: Bon Appetit, CleanEating, Food & Wine, Mother Earth News, Natural Health, Real Simple, Rodale’s Organic Life, Saveur, Vegetarian Times, VegWorld, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal
Review copy push to national newsprint, including Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Seattle Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post
Review copy push to top online food, wellness and women’s sites: Chickpea Magazine, Food52, Health.com, theKitchn, Leite’s Culinaria, MindBodyGreen, Prevention, Self, Shape, SplendidTable.com, Tasting Table, VegNews, Vogue.com, Well+Good
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781847809278 |
PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 176 |