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received media coverage in USA Today, Publishers Weekly, The Christian
Science Monitor, and The London Telegraph.. Smithsonian Books is the
trade book publishing arm of the Smithsonian Institution and is part
of the Smithsonian Business Ventures Group, which also publishes
Smithsonian Magazine .

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It consistently ranks among the top
three monthly consumer print magazines for overall quality .

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In addition, HarperCollins Publishers will be
the exclusive distributor of the Smithsonian Books ' backlist. "The opportunity is a win-win for the Smithsonian to serve
our mission, the "increase and diffusion of knowledge. Its
publishing groups include the HarperCollins General Books Group,
HarperCollins Children's Books Group, Zondervan, HarperCollins UK,
HarperCollins Canada, HarperCollins Australia/New Zealand and
HarperCollins India.

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In the future, the
Smithsonian line of books will expand to publish books for children
and for the Latino market.

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"We continue to support teachers and librarians looking for innovative new
ways to keep kids learning," said Laine Keneller, president of Booktastic!
"This contest provides young people an opportunity to have their writing
featured in a board game available throughout the United States.com/FamilyContest.
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When: Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.

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Booktastic! today announced the official
release of its Family Edition featuring children's literature .booktasticgame. For more
information, visit http://www.
Who: International renowned author , Kathy Reichs
What: Kathy Reichs reads from and signs copies of her new book,
"Cross Bones."
Why: With the late June release of "Cross Bones," Kathy Reichs's
eighth novel and the latest installment in the Temperance
Brennan series, fans of the author as well as those
interested in forensic science, will have the opportunity to
be one of the first to own a copy of "Cross Bones" and have
it signed."
The Smithsonian Institution's brand is unparalleled, with a 94%
brand recognition among adult Americans, and is ranked #1 for quality
and trust by Equitrend. You can visit HarperCollins Publishers on the
Internet at http://www.

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"Booktastic! is covert education at its finest," said Hansen.
Even people who do not read enjoy this game with its unique category of
questions with no wrong answer.by Business Wire

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information in the body of the release should read: Media contact
Juliana Wood at (301) 745-6201 or at jwood3@bordersgroupinc."
Why: A blend of historical facts and great fiction, "Dark Voyage"
is sure to appeal to both history and fiction enthusiasts.
The launch list will be published in Fall 2005."

HarperCollins is one of the leading English-language publishers in
the world and is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWS.

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The contest runs
through November 15, 2005, and prize winners will be randomly selected. Players move around a quaint town square of bookstores to buy,
sell and trade popular titles with money earned from answering questions or
sharing opinions prior to each turn.com (sted
Media contact Christine Hilferty at (443) 253-2037 or at
chilfert@bordersgroupinc.
Who: Author , John Connolly
What: John Connolly discusses and signs copies of his new book,
"The Black Angel. In the "The Twelfth Card,"
enthusiasts will learn the answer to the missing -shoe murder
from the final chapter of "The Vanished Man.com

," said Jane Friedman , President and
CEO of HarperCollins Publishers. The list is comprised of five imprints
including Collins Reference, Collins Wellness, Collins Lifestyle,
Collins Business and Collins Design, with the mission to empower
consumers to Live More, Do More, Learn More.

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Since its release in 2004, Booktastic! is now carried in over 1500 various
retail outlets and libraries throughout the United States.

About Booktastic!

Booktastic! is a fun board game designed for readers , families and
educators. Her first
novel "The Return" debuted at #1 on the Children's E-book Bestseller list.K.

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Her newest book "Rave New World," available from SparkNotes,
features over 1,000 SAT vocabulary words and definitions.
"This unique collaboration furthers our Publishing + initiative of
establishing Collins in the U. "With the Smithsonian's stellar
reputation, vast archives and scholarship on a broad range of
subjects, and HarperCollins' publishing expertise and sales and
distribution capabilities, the partnership will work to maximize the
Smithsonian's trusted brand through books.A;
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NEW YORK----The Smithsonian
Institution and HarperCollins Publishers today announced the formation
of a broad and long-term publishing partnership. Don Fehr, former Director of
Smithsonian Institution Press, will be Publisher of Smithsonian Books
and will acquire books for the joint program. And over 20
million unique visitors reach the Institution's various websites every
month.

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Participants in the contest submit questions for possible use in future
editions of Booktastic! and are entered to win a personalized, autographed
novel by bestselling young adult author Lynne Hansen. To
learn more about the contest, visit
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When: Monday, June 6 at 7:30 p.

HarperCollins Publishers and the Smithsonian Institution Announce Co-Publishing Venture

It has been publishing scholarly and academic
books since 1848. The
Smithsonian attracts more than 20 million visitors to its 18 museums
and 30 million visitors to traveling exhibits each year.

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Why: "The Black Angel" is the fifth installment in the popular
Charlie Parker series.

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Her second novel "The Change" won the 2005 EPPIE for Best Young Adult
Novel.

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Why: With the early June release of "The Twelfth Card," this
event allows fans of Jeffery Deaver the opportunity to be
one of the first to purchase a copy of the book and get it
signed by the author.m.

Where: Borders Books and Music
5871 Crossroads Center Way
Bailey's Crossroads , VA 22041
(703) 998-0121

Contact: Media contact Juliana Wood at (301) 745-6201 or at
jwood3@bordersgroupinc. This co-publishing
venture combines the strengths of two venerable brands to create a
distinguished line of high quality popular reference and adult
non -fiction books: approximately 100 Smithsonian branded titles a year
in categories such as Science , American History, Natural History,
Native American History, Biography, Popular Reference, Art and Design.

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Booktastic!, a board game designed for book lovers, families and educators,
celebrated the release by kicking off a contest where children and young
adults can participate in future editions of the popular game.
Collins is one of the most recognized and respected reference
brands in the English-speaking world. and Australasia.

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The "books" in each store contain
real-life information so players learn about bestselling books and authors. For more information, visit
http://www.
Who: Edgar Award nominated author, Jane Stanton Hitchcock
What: Jane Stanton Hitchcock, author of "Social Crimes" signs
copies of her new book, "One Dangerous Lady. Publishing+ continues to
generate momentum, excitement and results.
Smithsonian Business Ventures operates the Institution 's portfolio
of businesses, including the Smithsonian Magazine and museum retail
stores and visitor concessions.

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Who: Historical espionage author, Alan Furst
What: Alan Furst reads from and signs copies of his latest book,
"Dark Voyage. "The Collins list combines
a powerhouse of authors and franchises with unrivalled authority and
consumer appeal. And now, our partnership with the Smithsonian
Institution adds a significant new dimension to our efforts.

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When: Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m.
The Smithsonian line of books will be published as part of the
Collins Division of the HarperCollins General Books Group led by
Joseph Tessitore, President of Collins.

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When: Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30 p.S.

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Lynne Hansen is the bestselling author of the Heritage of Horror series of
young adult historical novels from Hard Shell Word Factory .com.m. Smithsonian Magazine, in its 35 year of publication,
is the most notable extension of the brand in publishing, with more
than 7 million readers a month.
Interestingly, Smithsonian Institution founder, James Smithson, was an
Englishman whose mission melds perfectly with the mission of another
Englishman, his contemporary, William Collins., Canada, the U.

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"Kids will
be too busy having fun to realize they are learning."
Why: Fans of Jane Stanton Hitchcock will have the opportunity to
meet the author as she discusses her work."
"This is an exciting, new trade book publishing model for the
Smithsonian Institution, bringing the resources and industry expertise
of HarperCollins to mount a major expansion of our content and brand
in the marketplace," said Gary Beer, CEO of Smithsonian Business
Ventures. HarperCollins, building on this
international brand appeal, recently announced a Collins Division
which will launch in Fall 2005.

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When: Thursday, June 9 at 7:30 p.
Who: Four-time Edgar Award nominated author, Jeffery Deaver
What: Jeffery Deaver, author of "The Bone Collector," discusses
and signs copies of his new book, "The Twelfth Card.

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"This partnership is a key strategy to create new opportunities
for our authors, as we build Collins into the leading American
category trade publisher," said Tessitore. Headquartered in New York, the company has
publishing groups in the U.