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Welcome to Santasado, a literary agency for non-fiction books and management titles. We represent high-quality insights and inspiration from English and Dutch authors in genres like History, Leadership, and Communication. The website features information and reading materials, but you can get in touch with me if you wish to request more information on these titles. My name is Laurens Molegraaf and I have been working in foreign rights for more than ten years for various Dutch literary and non-fiction publishers. Santasado is a recently founded and independent agency with the aim to connect great books to a worldwide audience.
 

Have I Got Dirt For You by Dominique Darmon has won a Silver Medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards

The book is currently also shortlisted by the Order of the Organization Advisors for their Book of the Year award. World English and Dutch rights were sold to Amsterdam University Press, Russian rights were sold to Labirint, and it received great reviews from The Financial Times, German press, and bestselling authors like Lois Frankel, author of Nice Girls Still Don't Get the Corner Office.

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180 Business Hacks by Roel de Graaf, World English rights sold to Nicholas Brealey (Hodder/Hachette)

World English rights were recently acquired by Nicholas Brealey, the German rights were sold to Franz Vahlen Verlag, the Dutch edition was published by Royal Boom Publishers.

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Spanish and German rights sold for Strategy = Execution by Jacques Pijl

World Spanish rights were sold to Marge Books, German rights were sold to Schäffer-Poeschel, English and Dutch editions were published by Royal Boom Publishers, Russian rights were sold to Alpina Publishers. The book was a #1 bestseller in the Netherlands, won a Gold Medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards, and was shortlisted for Management Book of the Year.

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NEW TITLES (March 2023):

Leadership and Psychological Safety in Teams - Goof van Amelsvoort

Traumatized teams behave similarly and that drains energy from the team. Luckily, there are ways to work on the recovery of trauma. In fact, it offers opportunities to flourish as a team like never before. Leadership and Psychological Safety in Teams offers insights and practical tools for a team manager or a team member to shape the post-traumatic growth of your team.

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The Adversary - Fred Baggen

In The Adversary all the myths and secrets of this enfant terrible are revealed: from the moment he was thirteen, lived on Mallorca and caught the eyes of all the girls of Mallorca and Spain with his stage act as a rock ‘n roll singer, followed by successes in Amsterdam as an actor, comedian, theater director, and founder of the world’s first sex theater.

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The Japanese Sword - Natsuo Hattori & Tomohiro Nakamori

With a rich collection of captivating photographs, this book delves into the mystery of the Japanese sword, the most powerful and beautiful weapon on the earth. The Japanese sword is said to have the hardest blade in the world. It is a weapon as well as a piece of art, sometimes admired as a sacred treasure.

English sample translation available | Over 5,000 copies sold | Italian, French, and Simplified Chinese rights sold | Click here for more information

Decoding Power - Waqas Muhammad

Decoding Power by Waqas Muhammad is a philosophical yet accessible and practical book on the concept of ‘power’. What is it, who seeks it, how does one gain power, and how does one maintain a powerful position? The book is a powerful read for a general audience, students, and people who deal with power professionally: managers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and people working in government.

Full English manuscript available | Click here for more information

The Choice To Quit - Madoka Sawa

There are things that you don't really want to do and don't need to do, but you don't realize it and continue to do them just because you have done them or because you have been doing them for a long time. That is the sunk cost of life.

English sample translation available | Published in Complex Chinese, Korean, and Japanese | Click here for more information

Behind The Doors - Vincent Treanor III

In his long-awaited, fascinating “tell-all” memoir, Vince Treanor, former Road Manager of The Doors, opens up – in a mildly and viciously critical tone – about the sometimes harsh reality behind the seemingly glamorous pop star life surrounding America’s most popular and successful rock group The Doors.

Full English manuscript available | Click here for more information

Guidebook Human Recharging Spaces - Renate van der Veen

Why are you bursting with energy from one meeting and drained from another? What is the difference between a regular gathering and a memorable convention? An unforgettable party, a wonderful evening with friends, a memorable conversation, or a valuable meeting.

Full English AI-translation available | Click here for more information

Rotten Good Food - Christian Weij

Rotten Good Food is a practical cookbook and activity book, filled with recipes. Dutch top chef Christian Weij explains the basic rules of fermentation and takes you on a journey through the wonderful world of fermenting. He discusses various ingredients, not just vegetables and fruits, but also dairy, meat, fish, nuts, seeds, and wheats.

Over 20,000 copies sold | English sample translation available | Click here for more information

Now We're Talking - Frank Weijers

Now We’re Talking! provides a practical approach for the Deep Democracy tools. What to do as a facilitator and what not to do? What is the language you want to use? With this book you will know what to do as a facilitator of group processes, also in the heat of the moment.

Over 16,000 copies sold | Click here for more information

Getting Started With Design Thinking - Eveline van Zeeland

This book contains everything you need to know to carry out a design thinking project. At the end of each chapter, you will find exercises and a roadmap to get started with your own design. This is without a doubt the most practical book on design thinking you will read: from design thinking to design doing!

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FRANKFURT 2022 NON-FICTION RIGHTS GUIDE

The rights guide for general non-fiction features the following highlights:

32 new titles and twelve pages of backlist titles on genres like communication, psychology, personal development, history, economy, health, parenthood, education, current affairs, politics, travel, philosophy, financial management, lifestyle, relations, music, leadership, coaching, sustaibability, and creativity.

You can email to request the pdf or view the catalogue online here.

There is also a separate Better World Books catalogue, with a selection of titles for idealists, do-gooders, game changers, nature lovers, climate activists, diversity pioneers, and others who feel the urge to change things for the better. Click here to view the selection online or send me an email to request the catalogue.

FRANKFURT 2022 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT RIGHTS GUIDE

The rights guide for business and management books features the following highlights:

27 new titles and 33 pages of backlist titles on genres like communication, history, economy, human resources, personal development, project management, innovation, leadership, strategy, psychology, marketing, entrepreneurship, organizations, teams, and sustainability.

You can email to request the pdf or view the catalogue online here.

And this is the link for all English (US/UK) publishers, with all the titles for which English rights are still available.

RECENT SALES:

180 Business Hacks by Roel de Graaf, World English rights sold to Nicholas Brealey (Hodder/Hachette)
Strategy = Execution by Jacques Pijl, Spanish rights sold to Marge Books
Have I Got Dirt For You by Dominique Darmon, Russian rights sold to Portal Publishing
Strategy = Execution by Jacques Pijl, German rights sold to Schäffer-Poeschel
The Ladder by dr. Ben Tyler, Chinese rights sold to Publishing House of Electronics Industry
Society 4.0 by Bob de Wit, Turkish rights sold to Tohum Yayincilik
Formula X by Jurriaan Kamer and Rini van Solingen, Italian rights sold to ROI Edizioni
Have I Got Dirt For You by Dominique J. Darmon, World English rights sold to Amsterdam University Press, Dutch rights sold to Walburg Press
180 Business Hacks by Roel de Graaf, German rights sold to Franz Vahlen verlag
The Ladder by dr. Ben Tyler, Russian rights sold to Mann Ivanov Ferber
Marketing Design by Eveline van Zeeland, Ukrainian rights sold to ArtHuss
Leading With Obeya by Tim Wiegel, Simplified Chinese rights sold to Cheers Publishing
Online Influence by Bas Wouters and Joris Groen, Simplified Chinese rights sold to Tsinghua University Press
Online Influence by Bas Wouters and Joris Groen, Thai rights sold to Amarin
Leading With Obeya by Tim Wiegel, Italian rights sold to Guerini.Next
Online Influence by Bas Wouters and Joris Groen, Russian rights sold to Byblos
Online Influence by Bas Wouters and Joris Groen, Japanese rights sold to Seishin Shobo
The Corporate Startup by Tendayi Viki, Dan Toma and Esther Gons, Spanish rights (North and South America) sold to Tecnólogico de Monterrey
Work Has Left the Building by Jitske Kramer, German rights sold to dPunkt Verlag

FEATURED TITLE:

Have I Got Dirt For You is filled with scientific insights, real-life examples, and gossip situations from movies, series, and literature. With the help of this book you will learn everything about this inevitable form of communication. And about all the aspects that have an important role in the art of gossiping: finding the perfect balance is the key to success.

Full English manuscript available | Great reviews in Financial Times and Kirkus | Click here for more information

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