Our Spirit, Our Cause

When I created Val de Grace Books, nearly two decades ago, I did so with one clear defining mission: To create books of exceptional quality and significance, books that matter, books that inspire, books that people will savor and cherish for many years to come. And lucky me: as soon as we launched, our crazy start-up began attracting a fabulous array of writers, photographers, book designers and printers, all of them gifted and all of them eager to come join the cause. And what a run we’ve had! Working together has been a constant stimulus and joy for me, and every day I am filled with gratitude. And here’s the best news: our merry band of writers and creators keeps bringing us exciting new projects, and we have several important books that we will be bringing out this year. Here’s a little taste…

Common Ground: Charting The Future of the Napa Valley.

An in-depth look at the issues now threatening the future of the crown jewel of American wine. By Richard Mendelson, noted wine lawyer and author of the award winning Appellation Napa Valley, a now-classic Val de Grace Book.

Jim Codington has a very special gift. Throughout his life he has enjoyed a very special connection with animals big and small. After decades as a renowned veterinarian in northern California, Jim began traveling the world, camera in hand, to capture the beauty of animals in the wild and the unique symphonies of character and spirit they bring to all of us.

"My connection with big cats is profound,” Jim says. "To me, they are always mysterious, powerful, and magnificent. When this puma peered at me from the shadows, I was transfixed by his gaze and I prayed I could immortalize this moment of soulful interchange.”

Coming Soon

Lead With Your Heart

Business wisdom from Ron Rubin, the acclaimed entrepreneur
from The Republic of Tea and The Ron Rubin Winery.

My Father’s War

From Dachau to The Richie Boys,
One Man’s Fight for Freedom and Justice

A True Story, by Doug Ernst