F&W Publications Acquires Adams Media

Posted on July 25, 2003

F&W Publications, Inc., has acquired Adams Media Corporation, a Boston-area book publisher best known for its million-copy selling Everything books. In addition to the Everything series, the publisher is known for the Streetwise, Knock 'em Dead, and Cup of Comfort series. The announcement was made by Stephen J. Kent, President of F&W, and Bob Adams, the founder and CEO of Adams Media.

"We have always had a high regard for the management and reputation of F&W," said Bob Adams. "Being under the F&W umbrella will extend our reach internationally and allow us to grow into an even more significant presence here at home."

Adams will remain with the Company, in the capacity of consultant. Scott Watrous, Adams' COO will continue in his role and oversee Adams Media as a division of F&W. All employees of Adams have been offered continuing employment with F&W. The 70 Adams employees will remain in the Avon, Massachusetts office outside Boston.

"This acquisition expands F&W's catalog, adding 140 new titles per year to the company's product list and extending the backlist by more than 700 titles," said William Budge Wallis, Book Division President.

Wallis will gain responsibility for the Adams book line working closely with Watrous. New titles are now estimated to be 600 annually across all F&W divisions, with an active backlist of almost 3,000 titles.



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