Free Press to Publish New Book by Bestselling Author Joel Osteen
NEW YORK, March 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Free Press, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, Inc., will publish a new book by Joel Osteen, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller YOUR BEST LIFE NOW, in Fall 2007, it was announced today by Martha K. Levin, Executive Vice President and Publisher of Free Press. Dominick V. Anfuso, V.P., Editorial Director of Free Press acquired World rights for the to-be-titled book from Jan Miller of Dupree, Miller & Associates. Osteen's book will also be available from S&S Audio and S&S UK.
"Pastor Osteen's message already resonates powerfully with millions of people, and we plan to work closely with him to continue to reach the largest audience possible," said Ms. Levin
"We have long admired Joel for his unparalleled ability to touch people and communicate with them," said Mr. Anfuso. "We are thrilled and honored to be working with him on his next book."
"I am excited about the opportunity of expanding our outreach with Free Press," said Pastor Osteen. "It is my desire and goal to take our message of unending hope and unconditional love to the world, and I believe that this is a significant step in accomplishing that."
YOUR BEST LIFE NOW became an instant New York Times bestseller after its publication in October 2004. It has sold more than 4 million copies and has been a New York Times bestseller for 71 weeks. Its companion journal and devotional have also become bestsellers.
Joel Osteen has quickly become a leading voice for a new generation of ministers. After becoming Senior Pastor in October 1999, Houston's Lakewood Church has more than quadrupled its weekly attendance and is one of America's most diverse churches. In July 2005, Lakewood Church moved into Houston's 16,000 seat Compaq Center. With a congregation of nearly 35,000 in weekly attendance, Lakewood Church is the largest and fastest growing congregation in America. Pastor Joel can be seen via his weekly television broadcast on local network affiliates, various national cable networks and international television stations across the world. He ministers to sold-out crowds at major arenas all across the country. His audience numbers in the millions.
You can learn more about Joel Osteen on his ministry website at http://www.joelosteen.com/
Free Press is an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., a part of the CBS Corporation. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Online, and international companies in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information visit our website at http://www.simonsays.com/
Source: Free Press
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