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Robert Kennedy Publishing and Willow Creek Press Sign with Perseus for Digital Distribution through Constellation

NEW YORK, NY (February 2, 2012) – Perseus Distribution announced today that it has entered into digital distribution agreements with Robert Kennedy Publishing and Willow Creek Press through Perseus’ Constellation platform.

Perseus began domestic and international e-book distribution for Robert Kennedy Publishing’s popular health, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle books in September. With over three decades of experience in the publishing industry and most notably known for their market leading magazines such as MuscleMag International, Oxygen and Maximum Fitness, Robert Kennedy Publishing’s book business has grown through the years, thanks in part to Tosca Reno’s popular “Eat Clean Diet,” and now boasts over 50 titles and counting.

Wisconsin based hobby publisher, Willow Creek Press, most well known for their surprise bestseller Just Labs (over 250,000 copies in print) launching their e-book program this spring with Perseus handling digital distribution to the trade market. The agreement went into effect on November 1st.

“We’re pleased to see home grown publishers such as Robert Kennedy Publishing and Willow Creek Press choosing Perseus and Constellation to fulfill their digital distribution needs,” said David Steinberger, President and CEO of The Perseus Books Group.

“Robert Kennedy Publishing and Willow Creek Press are both leaders in their fields with dedicated readers looking to enrich their lives,” said Sabrina McCarthy, VP for Perseus Distribution. “We’re looking forward to working with both of these impressive publishers to help bring their books to life in the digital space.”

“For RKP Publishing the Constellation program is an opportunity to widen our presence in the E-Book environment that otherwise would be missed,” said Hark Mander, Assistant Controller of Robert Kennedy Publishing. “Perseus partnerships under the Constellation program makes it a seamless process for RKP Publishing to have our products available to the mass market effortlessly.”

About Perseus Distribution
Perseus Distribution is the leading provider of distribution services to independent publishers and a Top Ten vendor in the industry. Our goal is to further the success of our client partners by offering state-of-the-art fulfillment services, creative solutions, and experienced sales representation. We are a member of the Perseus Books Group. For more information, visit our website at www.perseusdistribution.com.

About Constellation
Launched in 2008, and backed by a multimillion dollar digital asset management system; Constellation is the only complete digital service for independent publishers offering digital asset management, digital marketing tools, digital printing, eBook sales and distribution, and online sampling. Its flexible participation format allows publishers to tailor-make their digital strategies. Constellation recently announced the rollout of international services across English language markets. Visit us at: http://www.constellationdigital.com/