Hazelden Publishing Signs With Perseus for Print Distribution

CENTER CITY, Minn., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hazelden Publishing announced today that it has entered into a multi-year print sales and distribution agreement with Perseus Distribution, covering the U.S. and Canada. Perseus will also be handling foreign rights for Hazelden as part of the agreement. The agreement goes into effect on January 1, 2012.

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Hazelden, publisher of the path-breaking, eight million-plus copy best-seller, Twenty-Four Hours a Day and Melody Beattie's international best-seller, Codependent No More, has been publishing in the fields of recovery, inspiration, and self-help for over 55 years.

"We at Hazelden Publishing are so pleased to be partnering with Perseus, a leading distributor, as we continue to expand our trade list and offer consumers more notable experts, authors, and inspirational books," said Nick Motu, publisher and vice president of Marketing and Communications at Hazelden.

"Hazelden's work with addiction and Twelve Step recovery has been the standard bearer for decades," Sabrina McCarthy, vice president Client Services for Perseus Distribution added. "We're honored to be working with them to continue to share their knowledge, help and inspiration with those in need of it."

"We're gratified that as a leader in its field, Hazelden has chosen Perseus Distribution to fulfill its print distribution needs," said David Steinberger, president and CEO of The Perseus Books Group.

About Hazelden

Hazelden, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1949, helps people reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction. Built on decades of knowledge and experience, Hazelden offers a comprehensive approach to addiction that addresses the full range of patient, family, and professional needs, including treatment and continuing care for youth and adults, research, higher education, public advocacy, and publishing. Hazelden publishes over 600 trade books, distributes in the U.S., Canada and 37 other countries. Hazelden has facilities in Minnesota, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Florida. Learn more at www.hazelden.org.

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.  Learn more at www.perseusdistribution.com.

SOURCE Hazelden Publishing