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SAN DIEGO, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Publishers Group West (PGW), the contract book distribution arm of Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. (NYSE: MKT) and a leading global distributor for independent publishers, announced today the addition of five new publishers for whom PGW will manage distribution beginning in the Fall of 2003. The new publishers include Chrysalis Children's Books, a book division of Chrysalis Books and part of the British multimedia company Chrysalis Group; Sanctuary Publishing Limited, part of the Sanctuary Group plc in England, which includes both recording and music publishing; Inner Ocean Publishing; Squaresville Productions; and Income Dynamics. Chrysalis Children's Books is one of the leading children's book publishing divisions in the United Kingdom. With a wide range of books for children of all ages -- from board books for babies to teenage fiction and information books -- the Chrysalis Children's Books Group is known for its focus on innovative new formats, stylish design and solid information. They were previously distributed by Sterling. Sanctuary Publishing Limited is part of the Sanctuary Group plc in England, which includes Sanctuary Records Group Limited. The book publishing list has a strong emphasis on music and popular culture. Fall titles include: The Beatles Box, detailed biographies of the "fab four," John Lennon and the FBI Files, which coincides with the 20-year rule release of US government files on John Lennon; Faith, God & Rock 'n Roll, an exploration of the back-to-basics approach to rock music which have influenced top bands like U2, Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay, Creed and Picture This: The Imagery of Blondie and Ramones on the Road as well new titles in their expanded musical travel series: Waking Up In NY, Waking Up in London, and Waking Up in Dublin. Their most recent distributor was National Book Network Inner Ocean Publishing, based in Hawaii, publishes books that focus on "inspiration, exploration, and transformation," all subject areas PGW knows well. Launched in 1999 with three seasons and 16 backlist titles, Inner Ocean's bestselling authors include Jean Houston, and Paul Pearsall. They were previously distributed by National Book Network. Squaresville Productions jumps onto the PGW list with its Mr. Show - What Happened?!: The Complete Story & Episode Guide by Naomi Odenkirk, foreword by Janeane Garofalo. Mr. Show, the book about "America's Monty Python" is available in conjunction with HBO's release of the "Mr. Show: The Second Season" DVD. "The Complete First and Second Seasons" on HBO DVD sold over 100,000. Big fans of the show include Conan O'Brien and Mike Myers. Squaresville Productions was previously self-distributed. Income Dynamics, Inc., the nation's premier provider of fair-market-values to the corporate and consumer marketplace, publishers of the ItsDeductible workbook. ItsDeductible provides advice intended to save taxpayer dollars each year by properly valuing the items they donate to charity. Although ItsDeductible is thirteen years old, this will be the first time it has been available to the trade. Income Dynamics is located in Omaha, Nebraska. "We are pleased to add these new and well-established publishers to our distribution program. Not only do they bring us exciting new books, but they also complement our existing publishing lines," said Mark Ouimet, PGW Executive Vice President, Marketing. In addition, three PGW publishers have recently added to their publishing programs as well. Avalon Publishing Group in New York welcomed an exciting new literary publishing division, Shoemaker and Hoard. New York Review Books launched Classic Children's Books and Soft Skull Press will introduce their new children's imprint Red Rattle at BookExpo America. About Publishers Group West Publishers Group West, established in 1976 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, is the largest exclusive distributor of independent publishers in North America. The company, acquired in January 2002 by Advanced Marketing Services, Inc., has sales offices in New York City and San Diego. Ranked as one of the top 10 vendors of books in the United States, PGW represents more than 150 independent publishers, who together are publishing some of the most topical, innovative, literary and award-winning books available today. More information is available at the corporate Web site, http://www.pgw.com . About Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. is a leading global provider of customized wholesaling, distribution and custom publishing services to the book industry. AMS provides a full range of value-added services that provide its customers with book buying advice and expert supply chain management, including advertising and promotional support, to ensure the success of their book programs. AMS's proprietary Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) software is a unique tool that allows its book specialists to efficiently and effectively manage global book distribution systems for the benefit of its warehouse clubs and bookstore customers. AMS has extensive operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Australia and employs approximately 1,700 people worldwide. Recent press releases on Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. are available on both the Company's Website, http://www.advmkt.com , and on PR Newswire, http://www.prnewswire.com . Forward-looking statements in this news release are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Certain important factors could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements including factors discussed from time to time in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For further information, please contact Investor Relations, Chuck Williams, Director of Investor Relations of Advanced Marketing Services, Inc., +1-858-450-3545, chuckw@advmkt.com ; or Media, Greg McQuerter, or Tina Wilmott, twilmott@mcquerter.com , both of The McQuerter Group, +1-858-450-0030, ext. 140, for Advanced Marketing Services, Inc.SOURCE Advanced Marketing Services, Inc.
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